Chapter 090: Stealing my money means killing my parents

In the afternoon, Zhang San will come back.

After investigation, it was found that there were no coal mines in the two mountains Xue Jiaoyan mentioned.

At the same time, he has arranged manpower and will officially start mining tomorrow.

At this point, another of Fang Yuan's plans has been implemented, and coal will soon replace charcoal.

A few days later, in mid-to-late October, the weather became colder.

It didn't snow in Liaozhou, but it drizzled, making people feel even colder.

At this time, people began to sell charcoal in the market, and the charcoal seller was dragging the charcoal on the road and shouting.

In Liaozhou City, cement roads from the south to the west, from the south to the east, and from the south to the north have been completed one after another.

The cement road leading from Liaoshan County to Liaozhou City is also under construction, and 80% of the planned roads have been officially constructed successfully.

It is worth mentioning that the only roads planned are Liaozhou City and the road leading to Liaozhou City, and the other three counties are not in the plan.

On this day, before Li Shimin left, he mentioned that officials from the Ministry of Industry finally arrived. Cui Zhengchu, a doctor from the Ministry of Industry and Water Department, accompanied by four officials.

"Meet Dr. Cui!"

Fang Yuan led the governor's office to meet him.

In terms of official position, Fang Yuan is half a rank below him, so he has to be interviewed by everyone.

"I've met Governor Fang."

Cui Zhengchu and others also returned gifts to Fang Yuan.

Although he is half a level higher than Fang Yuan, Fang Yuan is the local governor and has more power than him.

"Please come in."

Fang Yuan said politely.

Enter the Governor's Mansion with Cui Zhengchu and others.

"Chief Fang is truly a hero from a young age."

"When I was your age, I was just the boss."

Cui Zhengchu said as he walked.

For people like Fang Yuan who are in high positions at such a young age, excluding members of the royal family, the only ones left are the heirs of big families.

"Mr. Cui is so complimentary. Please sit down and drink tea."

Fang Yuan smiled.

At the same time, I looked up at Cui Zhengchu.

It's not because the other person praises himself, but because of the meaning behind his words.

Cui Zhengchu now looks only thirty-seven or eighteen years old, less than forty years old.

The boss he mentioned was a position at the ninth rank. Compared with the current rank at the fifth rank, there is a huge gap in between.

It took more than ten years to go from the ninth level to the fifth level, crossing more than ten small steps, and the promotion speed was comparable to that of a rocket.

Everyone sat down around the fire and felt a lot warmer.

Anthracite hasn't been made yet, so Fang Yuan still uses fire to keep warm.

Occasionally, I would choke to tears because of the heavy smoke, or the entire governor's office would be filled with smoke.

"Is this tea from the Royal Merchant Company?"

A young official, Xiao Hongcai, asked in surprise.

"Yes."

Fang Yuan nodded.

Every time Du Miaoyan roasts new tea, she will bring it to Fang Yuan first.

After a few days, Fang Yuan couldn't finish the tea here, and he no longer needed to prepare it himself.

“Good tea!”

"Better than the ones I bought!"

Xiao Hongcai sighed.

Cui Zhengchu and others also tasted tea and nodded.

Now the Royal Merchant's tea has been officially launched and is already sold in Chang'an City.

However, the supply is still very small, and demand exceeds supply. Only high-ranking officials can buy it.

And the quality is not as good as what Du Miaoyan personally sent to Fang Yuan, it is not on the same level.

In Du Miaoyan's business plan, she divided tea into three grades: special grade, high grade, intermediate grade, and no low grade.

High-end and mid-level are sold at two prices. If you want to drink good tea, pay a high price. If you don't have money or don't mind, buy the mid-level one.

The special grade is not for sale, and the quantity is very small. It is only provided to the royal family, Du Ruhui, Fang Yuan and others.

"I still have a small amount of special-grade tea in my house."

"Before you set out, I will ask someone from my house to bring it to you."

Fang Yuan chuckled.

Start to develop the fine tradition of gift giving.

This was what Zhao Caiying taught Fang Yuan when he was the chief registrar of Wuling County.

Zhao Caiying taught Fang Yuan at that time: In official circles, you must learn to give gifts. It doesn’t matter how expensive they are, the most important thing is to give them.

Don't underestimate a can of tea, sometimes it can bring you a piece of great news, thereby avoiding a major disaster, etc.

"Special grade?!"

"This, how can this be so embarrassing?"

Xiao Hongcai said in surprise.

He only heard about mid-grade tea and high-grade tea.

Now when I heard about the special tea here in Fang Yuan, I immediately wanted it.

But he quickly woke up and looked at Cui Zhengchu, not daring to accept it easily.

High-end tea is no longer cheap, so special-grade tea will definitely be more expensive, and may involve bribery.

"Tea can refresh the mind and strengthen the heart. It is an important aid for us to repair the Yellow River dam."

"Prefect Fang also wants to do his part in restoring the Yellow River. How can we refuse? Thank you all, Prefect Fang."

Cui Zhengchu said righteously.

Express gratitude to Fang Yuan.

He has heard of special grade tea.

I heard that only the Imperial Palace and Prime Minister Du can taste it.

Now that I heard that Fang Yuan has it here, he also wants to try it.

"Thank you, Governor Fang."

Xiao Hongcai immediately thanked Fang Yuan.

Other officials also thanked Fang Yuan.

"You're welcome, we are all serving the imperial court."

Fang Yuan smiled politely.

My understanding of Cui Zhengchu has deepened.

It’s not easy to advance from the ninth grade to the fifth grade in more than ten years.

"Prefect Fang, there is a message from above that you have something called cement that can repair the Yellow River dams."

"Is this the new official way now, the gray and white kind."

Cui Zhengchu said righteously.

Start to officially enter the topic.

He came here with important things this time.

"It's cement."

"But it may not be possible to repair the dike."

Fang Yuan emphasized.

Being able and not necessarily being able are two properties.
To be continued...