Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Because Princess Xiangcheng will marry the Xiao family Xiao Rui next year.

But now he is not in the palace but in Liaozhou city.

Does the Xiao family know this?

......

An hour later.

Liao Fengmao bid farewell to Fang Yuan and left.

With Liao Fengmao's departure, Fang Yuan officially decided to recruit Fangfu guards again.

After making the decision, Fang Yuan asked Hong Xu and Qing Yan to make arrangements, strictly checking the quality, not the quantity.

A few days later, Hong Xu and Qing Yan recruited a total of ten people in one city and three counties in Liaozhou, and one of them Fang Yuan still knew.

At this time, the time has officially entered the end of October, and the weather is getting colder, with six or seven degrees during the day and sometimes three or four degrees at night.

Occasionally it was still drizzling, and the people who went out were even colder, even if Fang Yuan had nothing to do, he didn't bother to go to the Governor's Mansion, he had to be notified before going.

They all warmed up by the fire in Fangfu.

Because firewood brought too much smoke in rainy days, Fang Yuan changed charcoal.

It's just that the price of charcoal is very expensive, even if Fang Yuan is not short of money, he still feels very distressed.

Ten catties cost five cents!

You know, the price of rice in Liaozhou City is only three Wen a bucket, that is, three Wen and ten catties.

It's more expensive than rice!

Ordinary people simply can't afford it!

This is why Fang Yuan wants to engage in anthracite.

It's a pity that the coal mine has been mined for more than half a month, and the anthracite has not yet been produced.

"Confused!"

"Why didn't I think of making briquettes?"

Fang Yuan who was warming up the fire suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

In fact, he is not very clear about how to make anthracite.

Just ask the giants to study, that's all.

But honeycomb probably knows that it is made by mixing coal powder, water and mud in a certain proportion, making a honeycomb and then drying it.

In fact, briquette is also a kind of anthracite, but Fang Yuan, who lived in the south before crossing, rarely knew it clearly.

With Fang Yuan's idea, the first batch of briquettes appeared soon.

On this day, Fang Yuan, Ju Zi and others passed the test and formally used briquettes for heating.

"It's easy to use, and it doesn't cost money, but the taste is a bit strong."

The giant sighed around the fiery red briquettes.

"Where is Huang Shancong?"

"Let him make honeycomb coal on a large scale and sell it."

Fang Yuan shouted.

Huang Shancong is the guard in the mansion.

Currently in charge of coal mining.

For some important developments, Fang Yuan asked the guards in the mansion to be responsible.

People in this era don't know the importance of coal mines now, but Fang Yuan knows his importance.

"Okay, I'll do it right now."

There was an echo not far away.

Fang Yuan didn't see where he was replying, so he left.

At this time, Hong Xu came from other places, and sat next to Fang Yuan to warm himself up by the fire.

"Hong Xu, have you delivered the tea to Mr. Zhao?"

Fang Yuan asked.

"It was delivered two days ago."

"I sent several catties, all of which are premium tea."

Hongxu answered while warming herself by the fire while rubbing her hands.

"Later you send the briquettes too."

Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

......

A few days later, time entered November, and briquettes had entered the market for several days.

Because the price is much lower than charcoal, it is instantly loved by the family and the common people.

Chengbei Commercial Street has been planned, and the opening time has not been stopped due to the weather.

On this day, Fang Yuan sent a notice to all shop owners, including Xue Bowu's siblings.

Although Xue Bowu made a big fuss at the development meeting that day, he had already selected an address before that, and no one robbed it. Afterwards, the housekeeper of Xue's house paid for it.

At this time, in an ordinary mansion in Liaozhou City, Xue Bowu and his brother were dressed in seven or eight pieces of clothes, wrapped up like rice dumplings, and sat in front of the kang to warm up the fire.

They used firewood. Because of the rainy weather, it was difficult to light firewood. The lobby was full of smoke, and it was almost impossible to see each other clearly.

"Miss, Master, the Governor's Mansion invited us to attend the opening ceremony of the commercial street tomorrow."

The butler walked in, holding the invitation letter in one hand and a few briquettes in the other.

As soon as he walked into the lobby, he coughed and shed tears from the smoke.

"It's so cold, don't go... Lin Bo, what is your other hand holding? It can't be charcoal, right?"

"You prodigal, that would be a waste of money, cough cough..."

Xue Jiaoyan widened her eyes and said.

Because of the heavy smoke, she couldn't see what the housekeeper was holding.

Also because of the heavy smoke, she would inhale a lot of smoke and choke when she spoke quickly.

"Miss, I am wronged."

"This is briquette, twenty times cheaper than charcoal."

"One weighs a catty, and the other can burn for half a day. It's very cost-effective."

The butler coughed and said.

"So much cheaper than charcoal...that's expensive too!"

"Lin Bo, you prodigal... Where did you get it from?"

Xue Jiaoyan fanned the smoke in front of her eyes with her small hands, and coughed.

"I heard that Governor Fang sympathized with the common people and specially developed it."

"It seems that the raw materials come from the media in our Wudong Mountain. I'm not sure, but it's spread like this outside."

said the butler.

Enduring the thick smoke to replace the firewood.

"what?"

"The coal raw material of our Wudong Mountain?"

Xue Jiaoyan's eyes widened, tears streaming down her face.

She instantly understood that Wudong Mountain was worth a lot, far more than ten copper coins, and her heart ached terribly.

"Heavenly Fang Yuan, you robbed me of money."

Xue Jiaoyan cried like pear blossoms and rain, the more she cried, the sadder she became, and the more she cried, the more she cried.

"No, stealing my money is killing my parents, brother, copying guys."

Xue Jiaoyan yelled.

The zongzi-like body struggled.

Seeing that Xue Bowu didn't move, he yelled again and kicked him as usual.

But this time there was an accident, Xue Bowu didn't stand up like before, but fell down.

"Brother, brother, what's wrong with you?"

Xue Jiaoyan was shocked and rushed towards Xue Bowu.

What's funny is that she was wearing seven or eight pieces of clothes, and Xue Bowu was also wearing seven or eight pieces of clothes.

Seeing this, the steward at the side quickly trotted over to check on Xue Bowu, and said in shock:

"Miss, the young master may be suffocated by inhaling too much smoke."

Chapter 92

The next day, the bosses of the commercial street in the north of the city rushed to the governor's mansion in the cold wind.

The sky is still as dark as ever, with drizzle, so that the temperature of the human body feels colder.

Some people have arrived in the meeting room of the Governor's Mansion, and the Governor's Mansion has prepared warm tea for them, but Fang Yuan has not arrived yet.

"You said, if it opens in such cold weather, will anyone come?"

"I think there will be very few people. It's too cold. Few people are willing to go all the way, unless it is necessary."

"I think so. Governor Fang really doesn't know how to pick time. He thinks that a billboard in one city and three counties will be effective."

Some people questioned, some sneered, and more people remained silent.

With the last sarcasm spoken, the scene became quiet.

There are too many people, no one can guarantee whether someone will tell Fang Yuan, better be careful.

Slowly, there were more and more people, and more than 20 seats in the conference room were filled except for the main seat.

Those coming from behind can only sit on spare stools on the periphery.

Among them, Du Miaoyan, Ji Rufeng and others had also arrived.

Finally, Fang Yuan walked into the conference room at Si Shi.

"Meet the Inspector Fang!"

Everyone got up and saluted one after another, with a friendly attitude.

"Everyone, please take a seat."

Fang Yuan nodded, and walked towards the main seat.

At this time, there were a total of 58 people in the conference room, and five people were absent.

There is no need for Fang Yuan to count them personally, the state official will inform him of the situation before he enters the arena.

When Fang Yuan came to the main seat, he didn't rush to sit down, but looked around the audience.

"Zhang San, write down the absentees."

"If it takes less than a quarter of an hour to remove it, the rent paid will be refunded."

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

The words fell, and then sat down slowly.

When everyone heard this, their original lazy attitude was corrected a little.

It was obvious that Fang Yuan was trying to scare the chickens and monkeys, and put his attitude directly on the table.