Daming: I have a showdown, my father-in-law is the emperor

Chapter 119

Pei Yuanqing, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, was a lean old man, as if he would be blown to the ground by the strong wind at any moment.

Chen Fan had only met him a few times before, and had never dealt with him.

As soon as Pei Yuanqing, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, came in, he finished the ceremony.

Chongzhen let him sit next to Chen Fan.

Thinking of the huge profits brought about by oil exploration, Chongzhen's heart that had just calmed down was filled with huge waves.

He couldn't help being excited.

In the face of such a great benefit, no one can take it lightly.

"I asked Pei Aiqing to come here today because of the oil."

Chongzhen said straight to the point.

Hearing about oil, Pei Yuanqing suddenly realized.

It turned out to be for this matter!
His Majesty asked him about the oil situation before.

As the head of the Ministry of Industry, he is in charge of craftsmen affairs in the world.

Like building fortifications, building palaces, mining mountains...

As long as it is useful to the craftsman, it is his responsibility.

As for oil.

As soon as His Majesty gave him a description, Pei Yuanqing knew immediately.

It turned out that this sticky black water was oil!

The craftsmen in charge of mining the mountain had dug out oil before, and Pei Yuanqing also received several reports.

But later people under his command said that the oil was useless and could not be used.

So Pei Yuanqing no longer cared about oil.

If His Majesty hadn't asked him, he would have forgotten about the oil.

However, when he asked His Majesty about the magical effect of this oil before, His Majesty just smiled at him mysteriously and did not tell him the answer.

But now, His Majesty took the initiative to tell him about oil.

It seems that this oil has uses that he doesn't know about, and it's still very useful.

Otherwise, His Majesty would not be thinking about it until now.

Pei Yuanqing glanced at Chen Fan next to him.

I have some guesses in my heart.

It seems that this matter is also related to the national teacher.

Chen Fan felt the curious eyes of Shangshu from the Ministry of Industry looking at him.

So Chen Fan turned his head to look at Pei Yuanqing, and gave him a brilliant smile.

After all, he still needs Pei Yuanqing's help in his personal affairs.

Chen Fan is still thinking about his God of Cookery Contest!

Pei Yuanqing was taken aback by Chen Fan's dazzling smile.

Although I don't understand why Master Guoshi smiled at him.

But he felt the sincerity in the teacher's smile.

then.

Pei Yuanqing also returned a bright smile.

Chongzhen coughed, interrupting Chen Fan and Pei Yuanqing's smile at each other.

It's impolite for you two to laugh and laugh in front of me, you know?

Don't you see what I'm talking about?
"Just now I discussed with my virtuous brother and decided to explore oil in Daming, and this requires the cooperation of Pei Aiqing."

"Drilling for oil?"

Pei Yuanqing, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, looked all ears.

He is very experienced in mining mountains, but he doesn't understand oil mining.

Is this oil a good thing?

Why go to great lengths to mine it?

Seeing Pei Aiqing's puzzled expression, Chongzhen knew that Pei Aiqing didn't take oil seriously.

This is not his fault.

After all, he doesn't know the value of oil either.

"Brother Xian brought some mining equipment from Huaguo, which can help Daming extract 10 barrels of oil per day, and then sell all of this oil to Huaguo."

Chongzhen paused for a while, so that Pei Yuanqing could digest the news well.

really.

Pei Yuanqing looked suddenly enlightened.

No wonder His Majesty wants to exploit oil, it turns out that Huaguo needs it!

However, I just don't know that this oil is useless to Daming, what's the use of Huaguo buying it?

Pei Yuanqing was very curious.

Chongzhen continued:

"This oil is sold to Huaguo, and the daily income is 5000 taels of silver. That is to say, oil alone can bring Daming 180 million taels of fiscal revenue a year."

Speaking of this, Chongzhen was very proud.

180 million taels of silver?

Hearing this, Pei Yuanqing gasped.

so much?
This is much more than the salt tax that Daming collects every year.

Pei Yuanqing's heart was full of turmoil. He didn't expect this humble oil to be so valuable.

Seeing Pei Aiqing's stunned look, Chongzhen nodded in satisfaction.

When he heard Brother Xian say this just now, he also had this expression.

This is only 180 million taels.

He hasn't told Pei Aiqing about the 180 million taels.

Pei Aiqing is old.

Chongzhen was also worried. If Pei Aiqing knew that Daming's annual finances could reach 180 million taels of silver, what would happen if he got excited and left?
At that time, he will lose a loyal and patriotic courtier, and it will not be beautiful.

and so.

It's better not to tell Pei Aiqing yet.

"Therefore, Pei Aiqing, you must organize a group of skilled craftsmen as soon as possible to fully understand the equipment brought by my virtuous brother from Huaguo, so that we can start oil exploration immediately."

Seeing Pei Aiqing's serious face, Chongzhen said earnestly:
"Pei Aiqing, we must complete this matter as soon as possible! One day's delay will lose 5000 taels of income from the national treasury."

With a serious expression, Pei Yuanqing patted his chest and assured:
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely arrange some experienced masters as soon as possible to cooperate with the National Teacher to complete this matter."

Pei Yuanqing can't wait to drill for oil right away.

This oil can bring 180 million taels of fiscal revenue to Daming every year, which is really a good thing!
Pei Yuanqing kept feeling in his heart!
"Old Pei!"

"Wake up, Old Pei!"

Chen Fan shouted loudly in Pei Yuanqing's ear.

Seeing Pei Yuanqing's blurred eyes and silly smile, Chen Fan knew that he had fallen into an illusion and couldn't extricate himself.

Chen Fan secretly despised it, and it was only 180 million taels.

If resources are developed on a large scale in the future, Daming's annual income should not scare you to death!

"Ah! The National Teacher is calling for the next official?"

Pei Yuanqing was brought back to reality by Chen Fan's yelling, and looked at Chen Fan full of doubts.

"Is Lao Pei calling for an officer?"

Chen Fan was very speechless, couldn't help but rolled his eyes, here you are the only one whose surname is Pei, who should I call you?
"Old Pei, I have some information on oil exploration here, and I will arrange for someone to deliver it to your house later."

"You can find some masters to study it carefully, and if you don't understand, you can come to the National Master's Mansion to find me at any time."

"By the way, there are also oil mining equipment. I will also give it to you when the time comes. You can explore slowly."

Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Pei Yuanqing's face.

"Then I will thank the Master of the State Teacher!"

With the help of Master Guoshi, it must be easier to extract oil!

Chen Fan waved his hand and said indifferently:

"You're welcome, I happen to need your help, Lao Pei, and we'll be evened once we come and go."

"I don't know if there is anything that the Master of the State Teacher needs to serve as an official?"

Pei Yuanqing asked curiously.

Master Guo Shi is so powerful, is there anything that Guo Shi can't do?

Not only did Pei Yuanqing think so, even Chongzhen looked at Chen Fan suspiciously.

Is there anything in this world that a good brother can't do?

Seeing Pei Yuanqing and Chongzhen staring at him like curious babies, Chen Fan said speechlessly:

"I plan to hold a God of Cookery competition in the capital!"

(End of this chapter)