The late spring cold in Chang'an City lasted for half a month and then passed.

However, the sales of briquettes not only did not decline, but more and more were sold, which can be said to be popular in Chang'an City.

After all, briquettes can not only be used for heating, but can also be used for cooking.

Such a big event naturally became an important topic of conversation between the nobles and the people of Chang'an City after dinner.

As Wuheju is one of the few restaurants in Chang'an City, the topic among diners is naturally inseparable from this matter.

"It's so happy! It's so happy! That guy Changsun Chong always brings a group of civil servants to oppose us and always looks down on us. I didn't expect that his family would be like this."

A young man with a strong build and a sinewy face drank a large bowl of wine in one gulp and let out a hearty laugh.

"Chu Mo, I always felt that His Royal Highness the King of Chu looked sickly in the past. Although he did not hang out with the civil servants' children, he also ignored us martial arts children, so I didn't treat him very much. However, from now on,

From now on, when I see him again, I think we can have a good chat."

The speaker was Yu Chihuan, who was considered Cheng Chumo’s die-hard gay friend.

Originally, Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong had a very good relationship as Li Shimin's trusted generals.

The children of the two are not much different in age, so it’s no wonder that they have a close relationship.

Well, the two of them each occupied a place among the legendary Four Pests of Chang'an.

"The King of Chu used to be more interested in dancing and writing. We are willing to get close to him, but he is willing to accept it."

Cheng Chuliang is obviously more pessimistic than his eldest brother and Yuchi Huan.

"Why does he care so much? Anyway, as long as it can make Changsun's family uncomfortable and Changsun Chong uncomfortable, then he is my friend, Cheng Chumo. I will definitely have a few drinks with him next time I have a chance."

"Brother Chu Mo is right. Not long ago, His Royal Highness the King of Chu left a famous saying in the brothel, 'It used to be difficult to make water, but Wushan is not a cloud.' It is said that many girls are interested in him. If he is willing to follow us,

Maybe we won’t be looked down upon by others next time we go to Yihong Tower.”

Yuchi Huan showed a lewd smile that everyone knew.

…

Fangfu.

"Grandpa, this time the eldest grandson's family has suffered a great loss."

As Fang Xuanling's eldest son, Fang Yizhi naturally knew that his father and his eldest son Wuji often had political disagreements.

Although it cannot be said that there is any deep hatred between the two people, their relationship is anything but harmonious.

Of course, on the surface, everyone was still talking and laughing when they met.

They are all successful people and important ministers of the Tang Dynasty. They still have this acting skill.

"His Royal Highness the King of Chu is really unexpected this time. I originally thought he was a prodigal, but he turned around and slapped everyone."

Fang Xuanling didn't pay much attention to Li Kuan before, and most of his impressions were of him as a playboy.

In fact, this is also the impression Li Kuan gives to most people.

"I heard that the Changsun family sent people to the Prince of Chu's Mansion to buy back the coal mine at double the price, but in the end they didn't even see the Prince of Chu."

"Hmph! Double the price, so sincere! If this were an ordinary businessman, he would really not dare to refuse such a request from the Changsun family, but His Highness the King of Chu has a unique status. As long as His Majesty is still here, he will not be afraid of Changsun's failure.

avoid."

There were only father and son in the study, so Fang Xuanling spoke more directly and there was no need to beat around the bush.

After a tiring day, if you still have to pretend like this or that when you get home, your life will be too miserable.

"Yes. I heard that the core members of the Fan Yang Lu family went to the Prince of Chu's Mansion and asked for 200,000 guan, but His Highness the King of Chu did not agree to sell it. When I bought it for 30,000 guan, the Changsun family was probably very happy. Now, only

After a long time, it has doubled several times, but the key is that we still can’t buy it back.”

Fang Yizhi always appeared in front of everyone as a humble gentleman, and the nobles also spoke highly of the eldest son of the current prime minister.

But this does not mean that he is just a pedantic scholar who "Confucius said Cheng Ren, Mencius said Qi Yi" every day.

"Coal is not only found around Chang'an City, there are also many in Taiyuan. But it is difficult to transport. If you transport it from other places to Chang'an, even if you don't pay a penny for the coal itself, the freight alone will cost you.

Things have become meaningless. That’s why the coal mines outside Chang’an are of great significance.”

Fang Xuanling saw the essence of the problem immediately.

It is impossible for Li Kuan to monopolize Datang's coal mines, and in fact there is no need.

The future population of Chang'an City will exceed one million. As long as we firmly occupy this market, it will be enough for a large family to live comfortably.

Besides, he vaguely heard that the Chu Palace had sent people to Luoyang and Taiyuan to purchase coal mines some time ago.

These three places are among the most developed cities in the Tang Dynasty.

As long as the Prince of Chu's Palace has a firm foothold in these three cities, Li Kuan can have fun and drink every day, and there is no need to worry that the Prince of Chu's Palace will be defeated.

And judging from his recent behavior, King Chu doesn't seem to be a person who only knows how to live happily.

"This is what I admire most about His Royal Highness the King of Chu. Even if he didn't take action, he bought all the coal mines within a hundred miles around Chang'an City. Even the cheap coal mines that no one cared about before were not left behind."

"If you can benefit yourself and benefit the people at the same time, no one in Chang'an City can compete with the King of Chu for briquettes. Otherwise, not to mention what the King of Chu will do, not even your Majesty will be able to spare him."

"Yes, I heard that the Changsun family not only sold the coal mine to the King of Chu, but also the limestone mine. I wonder if His Highness the King of Chu can also use the limestone mine that is of little use in the future."
Chapter completed!