, it must be implemented as soon as possible, especially for each county to clearly explain the benefits of exchange.”

"I second the proposal. I would like to draft an imperial edict to explain in detail what Mr. Qin just said. Then I will ask the Holy One to use his seal to copy it and send it to the counties overnight. It must be as soon as possible. But what should I do with these briquettes?" Fang Xuanling said

He looked towards Qin Huaidao with a questioning look in his eyes.

Qin Huaidao thought for a while and said: "Once this method is promoted, other grain merchants will not be able to compete. Even if they raise the price of grain to twenty cents, there will still be people who sell one or two buckets to the court. No matter how many, it is difficult to say, but there will be no

Those who buy grain will ask relatives to borrow grain in exchange for briquettes, which means that each household may exchange a bucket of grain for the court. The court will be enough to meet the food price this time, but the amount of briquettes will be large, and the ministers need help."

"Tell me, whatever you need, I'll give it to you." Li Er was overjoyed to see that the matter that had been bothering him for several days had a solution, and he agreed.

"Weichen needs carriages to transport briquettes to various counties. If it takes too long, the people may not believe it. It is better to exchange things for things and exchange them directly. In addition, Weichen has to take the carriages that were seized from the grain merchants last time to transport coal, otherwise the transportation capacity will be lost."

Not enough, not enough." Qin Huaidao said seriously.

"That's right, I've dispatched the Forbidden Army's Baggage Battalion to help. You don't have to worry about transporting the briquettes to the counties. The Baggage Battalion will be responsible for transporting them there and then transporting the grain back. The Ministry of Household Affairs will take over the sales. You only need to be responsible for the production of briquettes. Maybe

Can you do it?" Li Er asked solemnly.

"Manpower can be recruited. Many villagers near Qinjiazhuang are already helping, but there are still not enough carriages to pull coal. I am afraid that the carriages to help pull coal in Chang'an City will stop. The wind and snow are too heavy. I am worried that they will not dare to continue on the road.

I'm afraid that when some people see that the situation has changed, they will jump out and cause trouble." Qin Huaidao said seriously.

Li Er understood what Qin Huaidao was worried about and said sternly: "This is a war. The court must not lose. Your method is very good. I am very relieved. You can't bear such a big thing alone. The prince pulled it a few days ago."

I bought a lot of coal but didn't give any money, so I'll give you the five hundred carriages. Someone will pull them to Jinguangmen early tomorrow morning. Is it enough? I'll think of a solution if it's not enough?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, it's enough." Qin Huaidao was overjoyed. Five hundred carriages joined him. In addition to his own five hundred taels, there were also seven or eight hundred carriages from the three major grain merchants. It was impossible for the people to withdraw completely, and some of them would be left behind.

Nearly two thousand large trucks are running every day, so we should be able to supply them.

The prince, on the other hand, actually used five hundred carriages to haul coal. It was quite cruel. Now it's better. Five hundred carriages with mules, horses and carriages are worth more than five thousand carriages of silver. It's so delicious!

Thinking that if the briquettes were given to the people, they might not be able to use them, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, can you lend me a pen and paper so that I can draw a simple stove? The counties can distribute it to the people and let everyone make stoves according to the drawings. It's easy to use briquettes."

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"Go ahead and draw it on my royal desk."

"This, I'm terrified!"

"I see you are not afraid at all, go ahead!"

Qin Huaidao chuckled, hurried over, picked up a pen and paper and quickly drew it. After making some notes, he returned and gave the drawing to Li Er.

Li Er looked familiar and said, "This is similar to the stove you sent last time."

Qin Huaidao explained: "Yes, the stove is movable and easy to use. This is a stove. It only needs to be built with a stone and clay, with an elevated position in the middle. It can be used when it is dry. Stones and clay are everywhere, so there is no need to use it."

It’s very convenient for people to spend extra money to popularize it.”

"I thought very carefully. With this, it will be much easier for the people to accept briquettes. I asked the Ministry of Industry to dispatch craftsmen to guide everyone in making it. It's not a big problem. What is the name of this stove?" Li Er asked with satisfaction.

Qin Huaidao was stunned, does this thing need a name? Seeing Fang Xuanling cast a hidden look, he immediately realized that Li Er really has a good reputation, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, this thing is simple, practical, and can improve people's lives.

, now is the year of Zhenguan, why not call it Zhenguan Zao."

"Is this appropriate?" Li Er said with satisfaction.

Qin Huaidao was a little disdainful. This guy had a good reputation and built an archway, but he still complimented him: "The sage is benevolent and righteous, considering that the people's lives are not easy, so he gave this simple and practical thing to the people without increasing the cost. The people are grateful for the sage's kindness and righteousness.

It is well deserved to be named after Zhenguan.”

"I second the proposal!" Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji also agreed.

"Since the inventor Huaidao proposed it and the two ministers agreed, let's name it after him." Li Er smiled with satisfaction and looked at Qin Huaidao with a more pleased look. The boy came up to the road and warned: "

The clues you brought from Qinling are very important. The briquettes cannot be stopped, but the conspiracy behind them must be thoroughly investigated. Are there any difficulties?"

"Your Majesty, the biggest difficulty is the lack of money. Your Majesty promised to give 10,000 guan, but the Ministry of Revenue only gave 5,000 guan. The gap is too big. The brothers are complaining and want to go back to where they were." Qin Huaidao took the opportunity to complain.

"Only five thousand guan?" Li Er looked at Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling quickly said: "I will investigate this matter tomorrow morning."

"These people are simply unreasonable. Check each other out. In addition, give the Supervisory Office five thousand taels more. It will not be convenient to go to the treasury to buy food. The officials will make irresponsible remarks. Who dares to jump out of this kind of thing? Let me try my sword.

Sharp, huh!" Li Er said angrily. Seeing that Qin Huaidao was a little depressed, he added embarrassedly: "I heard that you just came back and you must be tired. Go back and rest early. Xuanling, auxiliary machine, you

You two should go back early, and I can finally have a good sleep."

"Your Majesty, please leave!"

When the three of them left the Manna Hall, they were greeted by the cold wind, which made them shiver with coldness. It was difficult to speak, so they all quickly gathered their sleeves and crossed their chests to leave in a hurry.

After leaving the palace, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji got into their respective carriages and left. Qin Huaidao rode over, shivering from the cold, and quickly got on his horse and returned home, thinking about getting a carriage himself later, as he was too cold.

It was already night, the cold wind was whining, and a few red lanterns were fluttering in the wind in the distance. It was lonely and desolate.

The street ahead was eerily quiet.
Chapter completed!