At the beginning, he will be divided by five horses of Tang Taizong

"Why is it so warm?"

The first reaction of all the people after entering the Ganlu Hall was the same as that of the previous courtiers, and their expressions changed drastically.

After reacting, he quickly asked the minister who got along well with him, "What's the situation?"

A courtier explained to everyone

At this time, a minister from the Ministry of Industry who just came stood up and questioned: "Your Majesty, among the courtiers of the Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that there are few who know more about coal than this minister, and I have even been to the place where coal is excavated." Land, according to my opinion, is it difficult to dig coal?"

"Carbonite veins are hard to find, even if we find holes that need to be dug, the output is extremely low."

At this moment, everyone's faces froze.

Yup!

The other courtiers were also stunned for a moment. Many people had heard of coal, but it was not easy to dig.

Qin Shou is not a good person!

Before, he cheated the Dugu family, so it won't be another trick this time, right?

Li Shimin naturally understood everyone's thoughts, and said quietly: "If I tell you that the carbonaceous land discovered by Qin Shou is open-air coal, and it can be mined without digging, you still think it is not easy to dig. ?"

"Do you still think the output is low?"

"This open-air coal?"

This news was like a heavy hammer, hitting Baiguan's heart, making Baiguan's brain buzz.

The expressions on everyone's faces changed from questioning to astonishment.

The man from the Ministry of Industry said dully: "How could there be open-air coal here?"

"How did he get into the open air? Can he do magic tricks?"

Li Shimin's eyes paused, "I'm telling you, I've already asked someone to survey it, and the area is covered with coal."

Now, there was no doubt in the eyes of all the courtiers, and there was a strange look in their eyes.

The faces of all the officials were filled with shock, and they suddenly lost their composure. They all said one after another:

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

"Promoting the method of applying carbon charcoal is an act that benefits the country and the people!"

"Your Majesty, this is the blessing of the country and the country"

"My minister agrees!"

It was snowing heavily outside the Ganlu Hall, and it was bitingly cold, but the atmosphere inside the Ganlu Hall was as warm as boiling water.

Liu Zhenghui from the household department seemed to be trembling at this time, and he was even in a trance, "Your Majesty, if the charcoal from Shanxi can supply our Tang Dynasty for a long time, this will be the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty!"

This is good news, definitely good news.

The number of people who freeze to death every year is unknown, but the charcoal can't even be burned by the charcoal sellers.

There were also courtiers from noble clans who said, "Your Majesty, can someone buy this land of charcoal?"

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All the courtiers turned red and looked at His Majesty, admonishing him endlessly.

Li Shimin didn't move his eyes, just looked at the crowd quietly and didn't speak.

Because of the place of coal, Qin Shou bought half of it, and held the rest in his hands.

"My lords, the most important thing now is to discuss how to promote it." Li Shimin is more concerned about this.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

A courtier suggested: "Your Majesty, I think that since Qin Shou can find coal here, is it possible to find coal from other places?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I thought Qin Shou should be invited to the palace immediately."

Li Shimin nodded, his eyes flashed, "Qin Shou has contributed to the country, I am very pleased, let him enter the palace to have an audience!"

"Okay, gentlemen, you can leave first, and discuss the method of promoting charcoal."

Li Shimin waved his hand to dismiss everyone.

Yoshihisa

Li Shimin raised his eyes, only to find that Liu Zhenghui, Minister of the Household Department, hadn't left yet.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

Liu Zhenghui stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I want to see Mr. Qin Shou."

Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat, "What did you see him doing?"

Liu Zhenghui said truthfully: "Your Majesty, I still want to ask the household department for a solution."

"Your Majesty also knows that before the end of the year, the household department is the busiest, even if it lasts all night, because it is necessary to calculate the balance of the year and make plans for the expenditure of money and food for the coming year."

"If this calculation method can be obtained, it will also affect the national economy and people's livelihood of the Tang Dynasty."

"Da da da" Li Shimin tapped on the copy, leaning on the chair.

Seeing that His Majesty did not make a sound, Liu Zheng couldn't help raising his head, just in time to see the glint in Li Shimin's eyes, and quickly lowered his head.

His eyes rolled and he seemed to understand something.

He didn't say it directly, but said: "Your Majesty, haven't you had a good rest recently?"

"Not bad!" Li Shimin nodded and said.

Liu Zhenghui continued: "Your Majesty, the veteran dares to say a few words, but is Your Majesty worried about Qin Shou?"

"The old minister thought that His Majesty was influenced by Cheng Qian and Wei Wang Li Tai, so he was too worried!"

"Your Majesty, is there any wise king in the world who is afraid of having a virtuous minister in his hands?"

Li Shimin thought weakly, and fell silent.

Liu Zhenghui continued: "The old minister has heard about some of Qin Shou's deeds, but now it seems that he is not in the slightest domineering, but has repeatedly solved problems for the Tang Dynasty."

"If you dare to ask such a person, why should Your Majesty worry too much?"

Liu Zhenghui couldn't help admiring this man named Qin Shou. In the past, the treasury was almost empty, but now there is money in the treasury.

And all this is because of this man named Qin Shou.

Li Shimin raised his eyes and looked at Liu Zhenghui in a daze, "Go on."

Liu Zhenghui: "Your Majesty, throughout the ages, only those who are ambitious are likely to grow rebellious, and this kind of people seek transitions in prestige and power.

"But what the old minister has seen, it seems that Qin Shou's heart is not in the court. If you are really worried, you can give him a free job."

Li Shimin was stunned.

He understood what Liu Zhenghui meant.

He couldn't help but recall that Qin Shou is a guy with amazing talent, but his usual actions are too casual, and his heart is not in court, even if he can push back his own rewards.

Not to mention, he is just a son-in-law.

Chapter 214: Don't over there, just stay here

If you want to seek power and usurp the throne, you must have prestige, authority, and reputation.

But the princess reconciled because of him, and now, even though she is added as a son-in-law, she has a bad reputation, and counting the things Qin Shou did, the high-ranking gentry, the meritorious and powerful are definitely incompatible

Seeing that His Majesty's face was soothed, Liu Zheng was about to breathe a sigh of relief.

Clinker Li Shimin suddenly asked, "Liu Aiqing seems to know Qin Shou very well!"

This can't help but make Liu Zhenghui's scalp tingle.

"minister"

Li Shimin looked at Liu Zhenghui, Minister of the Household Department with burning eyes, and suddenly said with a smile: "Why should Liu Aiqing be nervous? I think your advice is very good and insightful."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Liu Zhenghui wiped off his sweat.

"If there is nothing else, the minister will leave!"

Li Shimin waved at him.

Liu Zhenghui hurriedly got up and walked out, but when he walked, his calf felt a little cramped.

He glanced at Liu Zhenghui's figure, and leaned on the dragon chair again.

Immediately, he stared straight at the stove, thinking in his heart.

Ever since I ascended the throne, I have been really conscientious. Guanyin's servants are also diligent and thrifty. The food and drink in the palace can be saved if possible. In winter, charcoal is always needed, but these concubines in the palace are more than enough for the little charcoal they get. There are complaints.

If he is like this, what about the people's family?

He couldn't help thinking of what Qin Shou said, water can carry a boat and it can capsize it.

Carbon charcoal is about the country and the country. Whether it is for the country or the people, Qin Shou is indeed a hero, and he should not be too taboo.

"Your Majesty, it's so warm here!"

A delicate voice sounded behind Li Shimin.

The familiar fragrance made Li Shimin feel happy all over,

Don't think about it, this taste must be Xiao Yang's.

"Why did you come here?"

Xiao Yang's face was blushing, she shook her body and said: "Your Majesty hasn't been to my concubine for a long time!"

"Don't over there, just stay here!"

"Your Majesty, is this not good?"

Xiao Yang's face was shy, but her footsteps leaned forward, her shoulders shrugged, trembling

As the method of charcoal spread in the court, the officials of the three provinces and six ministries were all shocked when they heard it.

Wu Xing Qiwang also got the news immediately.

For example, Cui Wang, a member of the Cui family, took a deep breath when he heard the words, paused for a while, and then exhaled, "What is it? Coal in the mountains and plains? Open-pit mining?"

"how can that be?"

Famous families have a lot of land, so they naturally know about coal, but the coal that can be mined in the open air is unprecedented!

Suddenly subverted their cognition.

Cui Donghao also widened his eyes, as if he had seen a ghost, and asked the official who reported the letter: "Did you see it with your own eyes?"

"I even bought some from China," the official surnamed Cui nodded.

Cui Wang: "Light it up!"

Soon, the burning charcoal appeared in front of everyone, glowing red.

Cui Wang stared straight at the flames, the heat was very high, but there was no smoke.

His figure couldn't help trembling, his mouth seemed to be moving, and he murmured with astonishment: "With this thing, the Li Tang royal family's dependence on our noble family has been reduced a bit!"

"How can this be good?"

None of the members of the Cui family dared to speak. The reason why the Li family gave privileges to the noble families was largely because they relied on their money and food.

But now that the royal family of Li and Tang had this charcoal, they did not hesitate to embrace a golden mountain.

This is extremely terrifying for the noble family.

Yoshihisa

The official surnamed Cui thought for a while and said: "The method of carbon charcoal and the search for a place to store carbon charcoal are related to Qin Shou."

I didn't say anything later, so I don't need to say more.

suddenly

Cui Wang, Cui Donghao and others looked shocked and weird, "It's him again?"

Now when I mention this person, I feel uncomfortable in my heart unconsciously.

It hurts like a stick in the throat!