Yanyun Palace.
Yang Zhengdao was the current emperor of Great Sui in name.
There were two people sitting in front of him.
One was called Yang Zhengfa, and the other was called Yang Zheng. They were both relatives of the Great Sui, and could be considered the most powerful figures in Yanyun City at this time.
"Your Majesty, such a good business, are you going to watch them put all the money into their pockets?”
"I've already done my research. Honeycomb briquettes alone can bring us a huge amount of wealth. If we get our hands on them, not only can we expand our army, but it can also greatly ease our financial constraints.”
"This steel mill is even more powerful! With this steel mill, we will have an endless supply of high-quality weapons.”
"When the time comes, the army will be strong and it will be easy to annex the Liang Country.”
"We can plan slowly. Who knows, we might be able to contend against the Great Tang in the future and restore the glory of Great Sui!”
"Your Majesty, you must agree to this!!!”
Yang Zhengfa and Yang Zheng shouted fiercely.
The young Yang Zhengdao hesitated in the face of their attacks.
"But…"
He frowned slightly.
"I'm afraid Imperial Grandmother won't agree to this decision.”
"Aiya! Your Majesty!"
Hearing Yang Zhengdao mention Empress Xiao, their faces changed.
"Your Majesty, don't tell the Empress Dowager about this! There is no need. The Empress Dowager is already old. Her heart is no longer with Great Sui.”
"That's right, Your Majesty. You must remember that your surname is Yang, not Xiao!”
"Your Majesty, you are the one with the highest status. The current Empress Dowager can only affect your progress. This world belongs to my Great Sui.”
"That's right, Your Majesty. This matter has been decided.”
"If you let the imperial court control the honeycomb briquettes and the steel mill, do you really want to live here in fear, Your Majesty? Who knows when they might be abandoned by the Turks!”
The two of them hurriedly said.
Yang Zhengdao's face was full of conflict.
He knew that Great Sui's current situation was very awkward, even worse than Liang Country in the south.
Just as the two of them said, this was indeed an opportunity.
If he could control the steel mill and honeycomb briquettes, he could really conquer the Liang Kingdom and then contend with the Great Tang before returning to the Central Plains!
"Moreover, Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about anything.”
"We've investigated. These shopkeepers are also refugees who have fallen to Yanyun City.”
"If we didn't protect them, they would have died long ago.”
"We were just lucky enough to find a way to get rich. Actually, this method should have been ours.”
"It's just that they temporarily borrowed it. We're just asking for it back.”
"Your Majesty, don't worry. We'll help you share your worries.”
"Your Majesty, there is no time to lose. We will take our leave first!”
The two of them cupped their fists and explained to Yang Zheng.
Finally, Yang Zhengdao nodded.
"Good!"
He gritted his teeth.
As for the refugees, there was no need to worry about these things.
Yang Zhengfa and Yang Zheng exchanged a glance. They could see the excitement in their eyes and immediately left.
Outside Yanyun Palace.
Yang Zhengfa and Yang Zheng exchanged glances.
The two of them reached out their palms at the same time.
50 - 50 split.
"If we snatch this honeycomb briquettes business, we can live freely in the future even if the Great Sui Dynasty is completely destroyed.”
"Hehehe, that's right!"
"Let's go. We have to find a trusted aide and plan this properly.”
" He Shen and the others, don't let any of them go. Just…"
Yang Zheng wiped his neck.
Yang Zheng laughed happily. This was what he was thinking.
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The Great Tang.
Northern Borderline.
Cloud Prefecture City.
This was an important town of the Great Tang guarding the northern border, and it was also the most prosperous town of the Great Tang in the northern border.
But even though it was the most prosperous city, it had far more refugees than anywhere else in the Great Tang.
Especially in winter.
According to his past experience, the garrison would clear out many frozen refugees every day.
He had no choice.
This was the terror of Border Town.
However, this year was different.
The number of people frozen to death was at least 70% less than last year.
The commander of the border army, the city lord of Yunzhou City, Li Ji, looked at the statistics in his hands and thought that he had seen wrongly.
Before winter came, he thought that the number would only increase this year, and it would increase by a lot.
This year, the Turks had gone south and created a large number of refugees.
Now, all of them were pouring into the Cloud Prefecture City.
However, five days had passed, ten days had passed, and a month had passed. However, things were completely different from what he had expected.
That was strange.
Li Ji frowned slightly.
He called for the deputy general.
"Are these numbers true?"
"I have to present these to His Majesty. Don't play around.”
Li Ji said in a low voice.
The deputy bowed." General, this is all true. How would I dare to lie to you?"”
"The main reason why fewer people died this year is because of the honeycomb briquettes that were passed down from Yanyun City.”
The deputy general said.
"Honeycomb briquettes?"
Li Ji was at a loss.
He had never heard of this name before.
During this period of time, it was mainly because he was about to go crazy with work.
Ever since the Turks retreated, Li Shimin had quickly appointed him as the commander of the border troops and the City Lord of Cloud Prefecture!
After arriving at the Cloud Prefecture, he had been busy reorganizing military affairs, pacifying the people, and restoring the fields and towns destroyed by the Turks.
As for the other miscellaneous matters, he had no mood to take care of them.
The deputy quickly explained.
Li Ji's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Honeycomb briquettes are so cheap?"
"The effect is still so good?"
"Let's go and take a look."
"If it is true, we must inform His Majesty as soon as possible.”
Li Ji was pleasantly surprised.
Winter was not only a painful thing for the Turks, but also for the Great Tang's north.
If such a good thing could spread, it would undoubtedly greatly reduce the pressure on the people to survive through the winter.
The Deputy General hurriedly brought Li Ji out of the City Lord's Mansion.
They strolled around the city and found that almost every household was using this kind of honeycomb briquettes.
Li Ji also went to a few places where refugees gathered.
For example, a local temple or some old ancestral halls.
This was the place where refugees liked to gather.
It could more or less shelter them from the wind and rain.
However, it was completely unable to keep out the cold.
However, it was different now.
Honeycomb briquettes were lit in every place where the refugees gathered.
It was much warmer than outside.
It was no longer difficult to pass the winter.
Li Ji was really surprised and delighted. He immediately spurred the scout to send a report and went straight to Chang 'an with a few samples.
The Great Tang needed honeycomb briquettes in too many places.
It wasn't just the Cloud Prefecture City.
In the City Lord's Mansion, Li Ji also raised the honeycomb briquettes.
He sat at the side.
He felt the scalding heat that was blowing against his face.
"Motherf * cker!"
"To be able to come up with the idea of honeycomb briquettes is really amazing.”
"I didn't expect Yanyun City to have such a talent.”
Li Ji could not help but sigh.
This year, because of the honeycomb briquettes, there would be fewer deaths.
Li Ji couldn't help but bow in the direction of Yanyun City.
To be able to enjoy honeycomb briquettes was really the blessing of the people of the world!!!
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I heard that after 60,000 words, the data will change? But why did he feel like he wasn't moving at all?
As expected, this little brother is still too weak.
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