Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 63, Sales
Emperor Hongzhi came down from the early court, and habitually summoned the three elders to continue discussing today's court affairs.

"The Tatars and Oirats are indeed showing signs of going south. This cold winter not only has a huge impact on our Ming Dynasty, but also has a great impact on Tatars and Oirats."

"According to what Liu Jin said, the further north we go, the closer we get to the Arctic region, the lower the temperature will be. If we are already so cold, we can imagine the Tatars and Wala."

"The weather is too cold, and more cattle and sheep will be frozen to death in the northern Tatars and Wala, so they have to go south."

In the Warm Pavilion, the four monarchs and ministers gathered around the stove, warming up by the fire, and discussing state affairs at the same time.

In the past few days, they have received reports from the border towns that Tatar and Wala have frequently changed, and there seems to be signs of a large-scale southward movement. Emperor Hongzhi is also worried about this.

The Tatars and Oirats have always been Ming's confidantes, and the shame of the Tumu Fortress has been flogging Emperor Hongzhi. He will pay close attention to anything about Tatars and Oirats.

"Our towns on the nine borders have already made preparations, but we should still strengthen the defense of the capital area, not afraid of [-], but just in case~"

Hearing what Emperor Hongzhi said, the mature and prudent Liu Jian also suggested.

"Well, the defense of the capital area should be strengthened, and the battalions in the capital should also be inspected."

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said, and then looked outside. It was as warm as spring in the warm pavilion, but the cold wind was howling outside, and it was extremely cold. Then he looked at the burning charcoal fire in the warm pavilion, and said: "This charcoal is said to have been It has risen to nearly 600 Wen a load."

"That's right, the colder the weather, the more expensive the charcoal will be."

"A load of charcoal that costs 600 Wen a load is simply beyond the reach of ordinary people."

Li Dongyang also said worriedly.

"Xiao Jing, when will the honeycomb briquette made by Liu Jin go on sale?"

When it came to this question, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly remembered what Liu Jin said about coal replacing charcoal, and hurriedly asked Xiao Jinglai who was on the side.

"Return to Your Majesty, this briquette happens to be on the market today."

Xiao Jing replied respectfully, the briquette matter is naturally not a big deal, after Emperor Hongzhi entrusted the matter to Xiao Jing, he immediately forgot about it.

The entire Ming Dynasty is too big, the emperor has to deal with a lot of things every day, and he doesn't have much energy to take care of this matter. The last time he partnered with Du Mingen to form a caravan to go to America, he actually arranged for Xiao Jing to send people there Deal with it, he occasionally asks.

"Oh, what a coincidence, why don't we go and have a look together?"

When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he became energetic immediately, and after thinking about it, he said to Liu Jian, Xie Qian, and Li Dongyang.

"Your Majesty loves the people like a son. If the briquettes are really as Liu Jin said, then ordinary people will have a better winter. I will definitely go and see for myself."

The three of Liu Jian naturally nodded in agreement.

……

Langdong Chongnanfang.

Qian Youcai's original small shop has changed its signboard, and his charcoal shop can be regarded as the property of Xishan Coal Industry, so it also hangs the brand name of Xishan Coal Industry.

At this time, a lot of people gathered in front of the Xishan Coal Store, and they were all looking at the shop assistants selling new-style briquettes to everyone.

"Don't miss it when you pass by. Xishan Coal Industry has launched the cheapest heating material. This briquette costs only two yuan a piece, and a family can cook, boil water and keep warm for less than 10 yuan a day. It’s much cheaper to use charcoal and firewood.”

"Today we are opening for an event. Anyone who buys a briquette coal stove will be given five briquettes today. These five briquettes are worth ten cents. If you miss today, the bargain will be gone."

The waiter's voice was very loud, and as soon as he yelled, more people surrounded him, almost surrounding the entire Xishan Coal Store with three floors in and three floors out.

"Isn't this coal poisonous?"

"Coal kills people."

When someone heard about coal, he shook his head and said.

"Ordinary coal will be private, of course, because coal contains sulfur and will be poisonous after burning, but the honeycomb coal of our Xishan Coal Industry is different. We have gone through a complicated process to remove the sulfur, so it can Use it with confidence."

When the waiter in the shop heard this, he naturally explained again and again.

"Is this true?"

Someone said suspiciously again.

"You don't believe it?"

"I'll smell it and show it to you on the spot."

The waiter hurriedly came to a burning red briquette stove, took a deep breath into the air, and said, "Look, am I poisoned? I'm alive and well."

"The honeycomb coal of our Xishan Coal Industry is different. We use it every day. There is nothing wrong with it. You come here to smell it. It has no smell at all. If it is coal containing sulfur, it has a peculiar smell. When you smell it Just know."

"It's really like this~ I have burned some coal before, and it really smells. It makes me dizzy when I smell it, but this one doesn't."

"There is no smell at all. The fire is quite strong, and it seems to be quite resistant to burning."

When the people around heard it, they hurried over to smell it one by one, and then nodded and said one by one.

"Of course the products of our Xishan Coal Industry are good things. Let me tell you, as long as a few pieces of briquettes are enough, it can be used for a day. It can be used for cooking, boiling water, and heating. Very convenient, practical, and very durable.”

"The heat is also very high. You see, it's only three briquettes, and it's only six yuan. The heat is okay~"

"Today is the first day we launched briquettes, so we held an event. When we buy a briquette stove, we will give away five briquettes, worth ten yuan."

"Now the price of charcoal has risen to nearly 600 yuan a load, and this load of charcoal can't be burned for a few days at all. Moreover, the charcoal is only used for heating, and it can't be used to boil water or cook at all."

"The honeycomb briquettes in our Xishan Coal Industry can also be used for cooking and boiling water. It has more uses and greater effects, and the price is also very cheap. A coal briquette costs two cents, and the large briquette stove is only 100 cents each. , the small ones only cost 50 Wen."

The waiter's eloquence is very good, and it is difficult to grasp the hearts of consumers when he sells things, so that the people watching the excitement around him are also very excited.

Everyone knows how to settle accounts, especially the common people at the bottom, who would like to use this penny as two pennies. The economic account does not need to be calculated by the waiter at all. Everyone knows it and calculates it clearly.

(End of this chapter)