Chapter 301 Occasionally Gets Meals from the Secretary of the Jiaofang
It was just a simple fire pit and stove, but it was ruined by Emperor Wei and all the humerus running around inside and outside the house.
Emperor Wei looked at the blazing flames burning in the stove and stove, and couldn't help but said excitedly: "The fire pit and stove are really good things. With such a big fire, there is not even a trace of smoke in the house. The prince-in-law's brain is really useful."
Chen Zhen rushed in from outside the house, pointed at the roof and shouted: "Your Majesty, the smoke, all the smoke is coming out from the roof. This chimney is really cleverly designed!"
Listen to Chen Zhen's words.
Emperor Wei hurriedly led a group of humerus and ran out of the house, "Let me see, let me see..."
Qin Yu looked at them and couldn't help being stunned.
He found that Shen Binglan was also among them, looking around.
He originally thought that Shen Binglan would not be interested in such things, but he did not expect that this cold female swordswoman who did not eat the fireworks of the world could actually be down to earth at times.
Not long after.
The fire pit in the house is already heating up.
Emperor Wei and others spread straw mats and quilts on the heated kang, then lay down on them to feel the temperature of the heated kang for themselves.
This feeling didn't matter, everyone was shocked.
The temperature of the heated kang was far higher than they imagined, and it felt very comfortable to lie on it.
In this era, not to mention the common people, not even the Emperor of Wei had ever enjoyed a warm bed in winter.
Even if Emperor Wei had enjoyed it, it was a bed warmed by his body, not a bed heated by fire.
Of course, the couch and the heated bed heated by the body each have their own advantages.
Qin Yu personally prefers beds made of body heat.
This has nothing to do with extravagance, it is purely personal preference.
"Good son-in-law."
Emperor Wei sat up from the fire bed and looked at Qin Yu with a look of wonder, "You... tell me, how did you develop such a good thing? This fire bed is too comfortable.
It’s so warm!”
It’s really not that Emperor Wei has never seen the world.
He was really happy for the people.
It would be a beautiful thing if people could lie on such warm couches to rest in winter.
"Now the people are really lucky. At least they no longer have to suffer the cold in winter."
"Yes, I was just thinking about whether such a big stove could be heated by using only firewood, but now it seems that I am short-sighted."
"The most important thing is that the kang and stove can not only keep warm, but can also be used to boil hot water and cook. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone."
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Everyone was talking about it, and they were all amazed at Qin Yu's methods.
Even though they were already optimistic about the kang and the stove, in the end they were short-sighted.
Qin Yu was calm and calm, without any arrogance on his face, "Actually, this is not difficult, it's just that he suddenly got inspiration."
Emperor Wei couldn't help but exclaimed: "Alas... I, the great Wei Dynasty, have such a consort like you. The country is very lucky and the people are very lucky."
As he spoke, he looked at Qin Wenyao and Lu Liangping who were standing aside, "Qin Aiqing, Lu Aiqing, the people in the counties and counties in the northern states of the Wei Dynasty built fire pits and stoves. This is the most critical thing for our Wei Dynasty this year."
"For this reason, I have canceled all corvee services. The extra money earned by the Household Department last year and this year will probably cost a large part of it this year, so you must pay attention to this matter."
Emperor Wei said, feeling very heartbroken.
Last year, Dawei's extra money mainly came from tea, official salt and house raids. Although tea and official salt also made money this year, it was a lot less than last year.
However, this year Nanman, Yan and Qi can bring some income to Wei, but if the corvee is reduced this year, they will have to add a lot.
Emperor Wei was the most obsessed with money. He valued the money in the treasury more than his own life.
But now there is no way.
Even the money in his private treasury must be used this time.
This is what Qin Yu valued about Emperor Wei. At the critical moment, Emperor Wei really had the people in his heart.
Throughout the ages, no one has said how great an emperor's achievements are. An emperor who can put the people in his heart is a good emperor.
Listen to what Emperor Wei said.
Qin Wenyao and Lu Liangping hurriedly bowed and said: "I will remember this."
After everyone in the Wei Emperor had admired it for a while, they left.
Today he was very satisfied with the fire bed and stove made by Qin Yu.
The fire pit and stove were built and a trial burning was carried out.
The craftsmen began to draw detailed drawings.
It is not difficult to simply build a fire kang and a stove. People can build them according to the drawings, and no complicated materials are needed, just adobe.
After Emperor Wei and others left.
Qin Yu and Xiao Nan also left.
The first step of the plan is completed, and all that remains is to explore for anthracite and prepare for forging glass.
Neither of these can be accomplished overnight, they are all in the preparation stage.
So Qin Yu and Xiao Nan went to the Jiaofang Division.
I've had enough of enjoying the court dances in the East Palace, and occasionally I'll get some meat dishes from the Jiaofang Secretary.
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The next day.
early morning.
Prince Qin's Mansion.
Qin Yu had just come out of the front hall after breakfast.
Xiao Nan rushed in from the courtyard, "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, good news!"
Qin Yu hesitated and asked in confusion: "Good news? What good news?"
During this period, Qin Yu really didn't receive any good news.
However, Yueying Tower has been quiet recently.
Xiao Nan said hurriedly: "The Ministry of Industry has just sent news that an anthracite coal mine has been discovered in the southern suburbs, and it is quite large. I want you to go and have a look."
"Found it?"
Qin Yu was shocked, "When did the Ministry of Works become so efficient?"
It is indeed a good thing that anthracite coal has been found, and anthracite coal can not only replace firewood as a cheap fuel, but can also be used for ironmaking.
In the future, coal will also be needed to provide high temperature for glass calcination.
Xiao Nan nodded hurriedly and said: "Coal has been discovered long ago, but no one knows the difference between anthracite coal and ordinary coal, so it has been abandoned."
Qin Yu waved his hand, "Let's go take a look."
Immediately, Qin Yu took Xiao Nan and Mu Lingshuang to the southern suburbs.
Anthracite is the most critical part of this plan.
Qin Yu rode his horse on the streets of Jinling City.
The common people looked at Qin Yu, and they all stopped, bowed their hands, and had awe in their eyes.
"I've met the Prince Consort."
"The common people pay homage to the Prince Consort."
"Have a pleasant journey, my dear Prince Consort."
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The enthusiasm of the people made Qin Yu feel uncomfortable all over.
Qin Yu looked at Xiao Nan and asked, "Hey! What's going on today? Why are the people so enthusiastic about me?"
Xiao Nan hesitated and then said: "Oh, maybe the people already know about the abolition of corvee this year, so I am very grateful to you, brother-in-law."
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