"Brat, there are no outsiders here now.
How exactly do you plan to make money from that coal industry?”
When the ministers dispersed and only Du He was left, Second Emperor Li couldn't wait to ask.
Actually, he had taken a huge risk by handing this matter over to Du He.
Especially if Du He messed up the refugee matter.
At that time, he wouldn't be able to run away from the fact that he didn't know who to use.
Hearing Second Emperor Li's question, Du He smiled and said,"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. When I entered the palace, I had already sent someone to bring a sample over.
As long as you see that sample, Your Majesty will know why I'm so sure that I can make money.
By the way, Your Majesty, the sample was on the carriage when I entered the palace. Please let the guards move it in!”
Li Shi Min had no objections and ordered.
Soon, under the leadership of the poker-faced Imperial Guard Zhang, a group of Li Er's personal guards became the coal movers.
One by one, black coal balls were moved into the hall.
"Rascal, what is this? Could it be that it was made from that charcoal?”
His Majesty Li Er, who had already stood up, asked curiously when he saw the honeycomb briquettes.
Du He nodded and said,"Your Majesty is right. This is a coal ball made from charcoal."
Based on its shape, you can call it honeycomb briquet or lotus root briquet. Its function is to keep warm.”
"Warm? How does this lotus root coal compare to charcoal?"
Li Shimin was interested.
"Your Majesty, if I say that charcoal is nothing in front of this coal ball, you won't believe me."
Therefore, he decided to see for himself.
One burned charcoal while the other burned coal balls of the same weight.
When you compare the two, you'll be able to see the difference.”
Hearing Du He's suggestion, Li Shi Min felt that it was quite interesting.
Under the emperor's instructions, two bonfires were quickly set up in the hall.
One of them had three coal balls on it, while the other had a pile of charcoal.
The guard started to light the fire.
As the two items started to burn, Li Shiming noticed something different.
The burning of the charcoal didn't produce much flame, and the heat it emitted was limited.
However, the honeycomb briquettes were different. Blue flames rose from them, and they felt hot when they stood beside them.
"This looks pretty good, little rascal. How long can these three briquettes last?”
Li Shi Min's eyes lit up as he asked another question.
After all, charcoal and honeycomb briquettes were used for heating.
On the one hand, it naturally depended on the amount of heat provided. On the other hand, it depended on the length of the burning time.
Du He said without any exaggeration,
"Your Majesty, these three briquettes can burn for at least three times longer than this pile of charcoal.”
"Three times? This pile of charcoal could burn for at least an hour. Could it be that these three honeycomb briquettes could burn for another hour?”
Li Shi Min asked in disbelief.
Du He nodded and said,"Three times is still the minimum result."
If a special furnace was used, it could burn for a much longer time.”
Seeing this, Li Shi Min understood everything and said,"
"So you're going to use this honeycomb briquettes to make money?
However, based on the comparison with charcoal, it was still feasible.
By the way, how much do you plan to sell this honeycomb briquet for? If I sell it at a high price, I'm afraid…"
Du He, who had already done her homework, naturally had some thoughts about this.
When he heard the other party ask, he said,
"Your Majesty, I've already inquired. The price of charcoal in Chang 'an is five wen per catty.
Therefore, the price of my nephew's honeycomb briquettes is also five wen each.”
"This honeycomb briquettes should be about two to three catties each, right? Moreover, it's so durable, and they're selling it at such a low price?”
Li Shi Min was stunned and asked doubtfully.
Du He had a serious expression and said in a deep voice,"Your Majesty, I don't want to make any money from this Xishan coal industry."
Their main goal was to take in the refugees outside the city.
Then, he would arrange for them to work for a hundred wen a day so that they would have some hope.
Otherwise, although my nephew is young, he has many ideas to make money.
For example, that cooking technique and white sugar. Which one of them isn't profitable…"
Li Shi Min's face had already revealed a look of approval.
He thought to himself that the salary was a hundred coins a day. If there were 20,000 people, the salary alone would cost 60,000 strings a month.
If this included the expenses for food and accommodation, wouldn't it be around 100,000 yuan per month?
100,000 strings, how much honeycomb briquettes would he have to sell to earn it back?
It seemed that this kid really wasn't thinking about making money. He was just sharing the burden of the imperial court!
Thinking of this, Second Emperor Li looked at Du He differently.
He said loudly,"Alright, since you're sharing my worries, I won't treat you unfairly."
I remember that near your Mt. Charcoal, there is a piece of fertile land that belongs to the royal family.
Today, I will reward you with that fertile land. It can be considered as a little compensation from me.
Oh right, if you still need this one's support, say it all today. This one will allow it all!”
Seeing such a generous Emperor Li Er, Du He naturally wouldn't be polite.
"Your Majesty, then I'll thank you on behalf of the refugees.
Firstly, my nephew is going to transport the honeycomb briquettes to Chang 'an for sale.
Transportation was a big problem.
The main reason is that it's too difficult for me to find so many carriages and other transportation tools.
I hope Your Majesty can help me solve this problem.
"Of course, as long as my nephew makes a profit, I'll pay for it.”
Li Shi Min nodded, knowing that Du He was telling the truth.
Other than the imperial court, there was no other transport fleet of this size in Chang 'an.
"I've solved the transportation problem for you. What else do you need support for?" he said in a deep voice.”
Du He smiled and said,"Your Majesty, the second one is simple."
You just need to send a group of literate people to me.
My nephew needs to set up a recruitment office, which is to register the refugees outside the city for recruitment.
It was not easy to register 20,000 people in a short period of time.
I don't have so many literate people under me, so I can only ask His Majesty to help arrange it.”
"Arrange! Zhen will arrange it for you immediately!"
Hearing that Du He's request was so simple, Li Shi Min felt a little embarrassed.
He always felt that the imperial court owed Du He a huge favor, so he was very happy at this moment.
Not too long later.
A recruitment team with the signboard of 'Xishan Coal Industry Recruitment Office' appeared among the refugees outside the city.
In just one afternoon, the newly recruited 3,000 people were sent to the base camp of Xishan Coal Industry.
And the coal industry base that Du He had planned for a long time was finally on the right track.
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