Rough people have their own rough ways of dealing with things. In one sentence: Just do it and it's over.
Therefore, when everyone began to waver, Yuchi Baolin withstood the pressure alone and continued to increase production.
These are his thousands of troops, carrying his dreams and glory.
Every additional briquette produced is a source of pride.
Worried that Mu Zongsi and others would slow down the process of making briquettes, Yuchi Baolin put on two thick robes and went to the battle in person to supervise.
For a while, everyone thought that the newly appointed factory director was crazy.
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Royal Palace.
Tai Chi Hall.
"Your Majesty, Huazhou, Tongzhou, Qingzhou and other places have urgently reported that the heavy snow has caused houses to collapse, bridges and roads to collapse, and people have died from freezing in various places..."
"Your Majesty, all ministries have started to prepare for disaster relief. However, the snow has not melted yet. Only the emergency reports from Guan Nei and Longyouzhou County have reached Chang'an. The emergency reports from other places are probably still on the way. It is not yet possible to judge the disaster in Datang.
Condition……"
"Your Majesty, please give an immediate order to let all places save themselves!"
"..."
The buzzing sound below made Li Er feel very uncomfortable.
At this moment, an official stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Chang'an urgent report, there have been cases of civilians dying of cold in Chang'an County and Wannian County. As of yesterday evening, more than ten people have died!"
This news directly interrupted Li Er's thoughts.
He was surprised and said: "Most of the people in the capital are wealthy, so why do people freeze to death? What do Xu Zhiyuan and others do?"
The official said: "Your Majesty does not know something. Since the Dream Group started selling hot water tablets, the price of charcoal and firewood in Beijing has increased five times in one month. Firewood that originally cost 0 cents may not be worth 100 cents now."
Buy it... Nowadays, with the heavy snowfall for days, the firewood sold around cannot enter Beijing, and the price is even more expensive. Ordinary people can no longer afford to buy firewood and charcoal, even if they have money, they can't buy it... This morning, I will listen
People say that before half an hour of the East Market and West Market started, all the charcoal and firewood were sold out..."
Everyone suddenly realized.
Since Du He invented the hot water tablet, the quality of everyone's heating has improved several levels, but more and more firewood is consumed. The main thing is the stove for boiling water. It is really a waste of firewood. Originally, one person
The firewood stored in the house can last for a whole winter, but after using hot water tablets, it will burn out in less than half a month.
Some people even lamented that Du He was responsible for the thick smoke billowing in the capital all day long.
The official's words seemed to stir up a thousand waves.
"Your Majesty, all these disasters are caused by Du He."
"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Huyi County sold hot water tablets, which caused people to freeze to death in Chang'an. Your Majesty, please investigate this matter strictly!"
"This hot water tablet cannot be used any longer!"
"yes……"
There was a sudden commotion in the court hall.
Fang Xuanling and others were so surprised that their eyes widened.
These officials who spoke eloquently thought they were the first to buy hot water tablets. Now in the ice and snow, they were still enjoying the warmth brought by the hot water tablets, but in the blink of an eye, they all attacked Du He.
Everyone took another look and found out that Prime Minister Du did not come to court today.
Thinking about it again, these guys were jealous and didn't want Du He to make money, so they jumped out one after another to accuse.
Fortunately, there are sensible people in the court, and Li Er is not a confused emperor. He immediately darkened his face and said: "Shut up, everyone... Don't mention this matter again. You guys... are so old, but you can't even talk about it."
Even if we can't do this, we have to deal with the snow disaster. The most important thing is to provide disaster relief and help the people so that they don't freeze to death again. But look at you, there is nothing you can do. You are really good at blaming people. It's really frustrating.
I am disappointed."
Li Er was indeed a little disappointed.
Du He's invention of hot water tablets is such a great achievement. Let's not talk about anything else, just the Tai Chi Palace, the imperial study, and the bedroom. Everything is as warm as spring. It is true that the price of firewood and charcoal is too high.
But does this mean Du He is a sinner?
Li Er was very angry.
"The Sixth Department hastily made a plan on how to provide disaster relief. We will discuss it tomorrow. Now, let's talk about how to solve the problem of firewood and charcoal prices in Chang'an..."
Everyone started talking again.
Unfortunately, after much discussion, there was no good solution.
This firewood and charcoal are not grains, and were originally not within the scope of the government's hoarding. Now that the ice and snow have not melted, the roads into the mountains to collect firewood are blocked. It is simply impossible to get firewood in large quantities.
In the end, nothing came to an end, and Li Er had to announce his withdrawal from the court.
…
Snapped.
Du He punched the table.
"So, this young master has become a scapegoat? The price of firewood in Chang'an City has doubled, and people are freezing to death. Is it all my fault?" Du He asked dumbfounded.
Li Lizhi nodded and said indignantly: "The news I just heard from the palace, these guys are really angry... They are using our hot water tablets and cursing at the same time. It's so unloyal."
With that said, Li Lizhi took out a piece of paper.
Du He asked: "What is this?"
The little beauty smiled: "This is what I, the princess, threatened Zhao Yang to dictate. Above is the list of people who attacked you in Taiji Palace today. I, the princess, will send people to smash all the hot water tablets in these guys' houses.
From now on, Dream Group will no longer sell hot water tablets to them, and let them continue to burn charcoal for heating."
Li Lizhi is indeed very brave.
But he was stopped by Du He: "That's all, why waste our manpower? They can say whatever they want, as long as it doesn't affect my young master's money. Aren't there more people who support me, even His Majesty?"
What are you afraid of if you are on my side..."
Although Du He felt unhappy, he had more important things to do at the moment, so he would not devote his energy to dealing with the troubles of these officials who were too full to do anything.
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Sikong Mansion.
late at night.
Changsun Chong asked curiously: "Dad, why did you come to me in such a hurry? I have been making briquettes to a critical point these days."
Changsun Wuji signaled Changsun Chong to close the door, and then said: "Father seems to have guessed the real reason why Du He made briquettes."
"Dad...is what you said true?"
This problem not only troubled Changsun Chong, but also troubled the big briquette makers in Chang'an City.
They completely followed the trend, thinking that Du He was using it to make money, and started making briquettes. But as they continued, everyone was dumbfounded. There was no movement from the Dream Group.
Why make briquettes?
This has become a question that no one can answer.
But Changsun Wuji showed a wise smile and said: "Du He, this kid, really has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. I underestimated him before. With Yuan Tiangang by his side, I'm afraid the heavy snowfall has been predicted a long time ago. Today in the court,
In the hall, Chang'an County and Wannian County have reported to Your Majesty that the people died of the cold because they could not afford firewood and charcoal... My father suddenly thought, isn't this briquette just for burning for heating?"
Snapped.
"Yes, Dad, why didn't I think of that before..."
Changsun Chong slapped his thigh and suddenly thought about it, feeling extremely excited.