Invincible son

Chapter 217 216 [Big play]

"From November 26th in the third year of Kaiping to September 25th in the fourth year of Kaiping, in less than ten months, Xiangyun Company has transformed from a nameless name to a top-ranking firm in Kyoto. Now this firm is in Kyoto There are 120 branches inside and outside, 450 employees, 15 miners, 340 nurses, and a large number of helpers and employees."

Luo Ting's voice was heard clearly in everyone's ears.

All the officials reacted differently, most of the civil servants on the left looked dignified, because there had never been such a strange business near the capital.It took 20 years for Qibao Pavilion to make a fortune from its establishment, and even its current scale is far smaller than that of Xiangyun Company, which was established less than a year ago.The most worrying thing is that the business of honeycomb coal is very good, which means that these thousands of people can directly benefit, and they will be grateful to Pei Yue, the owner.

What will happen to this situation over time?
The reaction of the nobles on the right was much simpler. They were all powerful generals with soldiers in their hands who could stand in the Tai Chi Hall. Of course, they would not pay attention to those thousands of people.The so-called money touches people's hearts. This firm employs thousands of people, so how much money does it make every month?Although not everyone has the problem of jealousy, when some nobles realized the terrifying benefits that a mere briquette can produce, their original dissatisfaction with Pei Yue became stronger.

Luo Ting had a panoramic view of these commotions, and continued to calmly say: "After learning about the novelty of honeycomb coal last year, I was also worried that Pei Yue would compete with the people for profit. After all, replacing charcoal with honeycomb coal will cause many people to lose their source of livelihood. Later, Pei Yue dispelled my worries with his actions, and this time some charcoal burners went to the Xiangyun Company to make trouble, and they were also instigated by others."

He turned to look at Pei Yue, and said with a serious face: "Xiangyun Company has developed so far, and it can no longer be regarded simply as a company name, especially at the foot of the world in Kyoto. Have you ever thought about how to continue in the future? Besides, Daliang is not the only place in Kyoto , if you expand at this speed, can you take on such a heavy responsibility?"

Pei Yue stood alone in the center of the hall, like a flat boat when the waves were raging.

At this moment, even Luo Ting was so harsh on him, and some important officials began to sympathize with Pei Yue.

Although this is the youngest meritorious viscount of Guochao, his life experience is not a secret, and there is no benefit in bearing the name of Dingguo's son. Instead, he has been in a difficult situation since he was a child, and in the end he had to renounce himself in the Pei family.Now that he has finally made a career out of it, he has attracted all kinds of covetousness, even Luo Jiyu, who is known for his uprightness, puts pressure on him, which is indeed a miserable word.

Even so, there was still no one to speak for Pei Yue, because Luo Ting's words occupied the name of righteousness, and others could not refute them at all.

Just when the officials thought that Pei Yue would not be able to withstand this high pressure, he took a light breath and said slowly: "Lord Luo, today I am going to ask you to see His Majesty, apart from wanting to expose the actions of the Minister of the Household Department. , and there is one more thing I want to tell Your Majesty."

Luo Ting asked, "what's the matter?"

Pei Yue turned to Emperor Kaiping and said calmly: "Your Majesty, I want to present the prescription of honeycomb briquettes, and help the imperial court to spread this business in Daliang. I have never been blinded by money, so I said it now. I want to see the specific effect of honeycomb coal and sum up the experience of running this matter. After Fangzi is presented, this matter will be presided over by the imperial court. Stores can be opened in other places outside of Kyoto. The minister is willing to assist, and No money will be made from it."

Looking at Pei Yue's sincere expression, Emperor Kaiping couldn't help being slightly moved.

For a long time, his attitude towards Pei Yue was not good or bad, it was more like a chess piece placed at random, which may be useful in the future, just like those things he did after he became the throne.After exterminating the bandits, the most important reason for him to reward Viscount Pei Yue was to prove the need for him to go to war, the second was to take care of Gu Liang's face, and the last reason might be his admiration for this young man.

But this appreciation is also very limited, otherwise he wouldn't have not summoned Pei Yue within a year.

At the beginning, he was persuaded by Fang Xun and Sun Dacheng, and later pushed back by Luo Ting, so he felt a little displeased with Pei Yue in his heart - you are my servant, and the title is also rewarded by me, since there is such a way to earn money , why didn't you present it earlier, do I have to go to you to ask for it?
But looking at Pei Yue's clear eyes at this time, Emperor Kaiping suddenly believed his words, because the emperor's self-confidence was enough to support his judgment.

Thinking of the situation in which Pei Yue was isolated by all the officials just now, Emperor Kaiping involuntarily moved his eyes to look at the Silent Cloud on the other side, vaguely feeling that Pei Yue might be another Silent Cloud.

It doesn't refer to ability or character, but Pei Yue faintly reveals a hint of demeanor of a lonely minister.

As the emperor, what he likes most is such a loyal, capable and willing to be a lone minister.

Thinking of this, Emperor Kaiping's face became more gentle, and he praised: "You are young but you have such a thought, which shows that I have not misunderstood the person. If this is done, I will not treat you harshly, and there will be a big reward! "

After thanking Pei Yue, he said, "Your Majesty, I have one more request."

"Say it."

"As a rule, this matter should be presided over by the East Mansion. Lord Mo, who is in power on the left, needs to sit in the center, so I hope that Lord Luo, who is in charge on the right, will be in charge."

This request is not too much, it can even be said to be very upright and decent, but Emperor Kaiping asked with a strange look: "Luo Jiyu was aggressive with you just now, why do you still make such a request?"

Pei Yue glanced at the calm Luo Ting, and said bluntly: "Last year when Sun Dacheng wanted to seize the minister's property, it was Mr. Luo who spoke out of righteousness. The development deviates from the norm, and then is used by others. A gentleman is harmonious but different. This is not empty, and his words must be reasonable. I admire the leadership of Luo and hope to become like him in the future."

Thinking of the young man's past, Emperor Kaiping's doubts disappeared, and he nodded and said, "Yes."

A smile appeared on Mo Haoli's aging face, and he cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations to Your Majesty for getting this recipe. Hundreds of millions of people in Daliang will benefit from it, and I will be grateful for the benevolence of the Tian Family."

Emperor Kaiping was in a good mood. If he hadn't heard and seen it at the court meeting today, he didn't have a clear understanding of honeycomb coal. Now he naturally knows that with the implementation of the Dongfu in the entire Daliang, this matter will not only benefit the people, but also make the treasury More and more filling.

If he wants to start the national war, he can't do it without the support of money. He has been waiting for many years, how can he not like it now that he has such help?
He encouraged and praised Pei Yue a few more words, and then let him go back to the rank of martial arts on the right.

Pei Yue walked back with a calm face, and never made eye contact with Luo Ting from the beginning to the end.

The nobles watched him pass by with complicated expressions on their faces.Standing in this court hall for many years, they seldom saw Emperor Kaiping so happy, and they never saw him appreciate a young man so much.Those nobles who were very displeased with Pei Yue before, now seem to be upset as if they overturned the five-flavored bottle.As Pei Yue took the initiative to offer the prescription, and helped the court build a state capital channel for selling briquettes without taking any money, they understood that this young man already had a certain status in the emperor's heart.

How good would it be if this was my nephew?
Many older nobles thought this way, and at the same time, they became more and more contemptuous of Pei Rong who was imprisoned in Shanglin Prison. Even if Pei Yue was just a bastard, how could you treat him like that?It can only be said that the descendants are unworthy, and I don't know whether the two generations of Duke Ding can rest in peace under Jiuquan.

The meeting will continue, but after Pei Yue's incident, the next topic seems a bit boring.

At this moment, a thin figure came out from the queue of civil servants on the left, and said loudly in the direction of Emperor Kaiping: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty's order is respectfully requested to impeach King Lu's crimes."

Like a thunderstorm on the ground.

(End of this chapter)