NovelBonte Chapter 212 The Usage of Coal
Chapter 212 The Usage of Coal
Chapter 212 The Usage of Coal
Therefore, the convenience of these materials can be enjoyed throughout Southeast Asia.
Gradually, I got used to it, and I didn't think these things were miraculous anymore.
Now I heard that this thing was actually a valuable item in the Tang Dynasty. How could this not surprise the envoy of Java?
Li Shimin was dumbfounded!
Is this something common in Southeast Asia?
Li Shimin asked:
"You can easily buy these things?"
The Javanese envoy nodded.
"That's right, we bought your supplies in Datang, and the common people here can afford these things!"
Li Shimin choked for a moment.
Only Li Hao has the production capacity of these materials.
Could it be that Li Hao has sold these supplies overseas?
If this is the case, it is really possible that the Java State has already seen the strange things, and the Tang Dynasty himself gave these materials as valuables to these envoys.
In an instant, Li Shimin felt a burning pain on his face!
Li Shimin originally wanted to pretend to be coercive and show off his prestige in front of these foreign envoys.
This can also make these foreign envoys even more devoted to their Datang.
But now it has the opposite effect!
The Javanese envoy had already seen that Tang Emperor Li Shimin really regarded these cheap things as valuables.
Suspicion had already arisen in my heart, and I muttered.
As for other foreign envoys, although they were amazed by the miraculousness of these refined salt, alcohol, and paper, but judging from the envoys from Java, it seemed that these things were more prevalent in Southeast Asia.
Everyone couldn't help but think, could this Java country be more prosperous than Datang?
All of a sudden, he lost his awe of Li Shimin.
Li Shimin is the best of the best, and he noticed at a glance that the attitudes of these foreign envoys were not very submissive, and he was very angry!
It must be this Li Hao, who has brought the business abroad, and the sales volume is very high.
It stands to reason that Zheng Liwan's business is under the supervision of Li Shimin, and Li Shimin thinks that he can control the products produced by Li Hao under his nose.
I don't know how this Li Hao managed to sell these products overseas without anyone noticing.
If it wasn't for the envoy from Java to come this time, Li Shimin would have been kept in the dark.
Although Li Shimin was angry in his heart, it was a formal occasion after all, so he couldn't lose his temper.
Therefore Li Shimin said:
"These things are also common items in Tang Dynasty, but these things are very practical, so they are rewarded to the ambassadors."
Li Shimin said this to save face.
In fact, refined salt, paper and alcohol are not expensive in Datang.
But in the ears of the eight foreign envoys, the taste is a bit different.
The reason is simple.
It turned out that after a long time, you Li Shimin just used some cheap things to fool us. These things are all cheap things in your Tang Dynasty. If this is the case, why pretend to be generous.
Although he is still afraid of Datang, he no longer respects him.
Li Shimin knew that his remarks were inappropriate, but if he wanted to save his face, he had to offend these envoys.
It is enough for these small countries to be afraid of themselves. As for their worship, Li Shimin does not need it.
Fang Xuanling saw that the atmosphere on the scene was a bit awkward. At this moment, the stalemate cannot continue, so Fang Xuanling stood up and said with a smile:
"There has always been a question about the truth. I wonder if the envoy of Java can answer the truth?"
The Javanese envoy bowed slightly and replied:
"This is Lord Fang Xuanling, right? If you have any questions, please ask!"
Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "The fruit that the King of Java gave us is a rare item from my Tang Dynasty. I am very grateful to the Tang Dynasty, but I don't know what this black stone is for. I would like to ask the envoy for advice. fan."
All the ministers understood what Fang Xuanling meant.
These black stones looked very inconspicuous, and no one picked up such things when they were usually thrown on the ground, but the king of Java actually took them as gifts.
Put it before, everyone can ignore it.
But now that the envoy slapped Li Shimin in the face, His Majesty was annoyed. At this time, he naturally wanted to laugh at the envoy a little, so that His Majesty could calm down.
That's why Fang Xuanling asked this question.
Li Shimin also understood this meaning, and looked at the Java envoy with great interest.
If I remember correctly, that boy Li Hao also dug out a lot of these black stones.
However, after that boy Li Hao dug out these black stones, he just piled them aside and didn't use them. He went to build a house instead.
So everyone guessed that Li Hao dug the black stone just to make room for a house.
Nothing fancy.
When the Java envoy heard Fang Xuanling's question, he couldn't help showing surprise again.
"Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, why do you ask this question? Don't you guys know how to use this coal?"
The Javanese envoy was really surprised.
He always thought that coal was used throughout the Tang Dynasty.
After all, a large amount of coal will be used in a remote area of Lingnan, let alone the Central Plains of the Tang Dynasty.
In fact, he was sent here by the king this time, one of the important purposes was to see how Datang used coal. After all, according to the meaning of the two generals Zhang Han and Meng Huo, this coal has many uses. Not just for fire.
But Fang Xuanling, as the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, didn't know what the coal was, how could this not surprise the envoy of Java.
Fang Xuanling was a little puzzled.
"I really don't know the truth, is there any use for this black stone?"
The Javanese envoy nodded.
"It is indeed useful. This black stone can be used to burn, don't you know?"
Can this black stone be used for burning?
All of a sudden, Manchao Wenwu and Li Shimin were slightly surprised.
This is a stone, how can a stone be used for burning?
But looking at the face of the Java envoy, it doesn't look like a lie.
Besides, this kind of thing is very easy to verify, and there is no need to lie.
Li Shimin felt that something was wrong, and immediately ordered the eunuch beside him:
"Send someone to bring a copper basin."
The eunuch took orders and went.
Not long after, a copper basin was brought over.
According to Li Shimin's instructions, the eunuch collected a pile of coal into a copper basin, and then tried to burn the black stone with a torch.
Then the black stone really caught fire!
Everyone saw that the black stone in the copper basin really burst into flames, and it burned more and more vigorously, and even blue flames burst out!
This level of firepower is really comparable to firewood, no, it's even better than firewood!
Everyone was even more surprised!
This kind of black stone can be seen everywhere.
But no one thought that this kind of dark stone could be used to burn fire!
And as time went by, the black stone was still braving flames.
There is no sign of a recession.
If it is firewood, the firepower has already begun to decrease at this time.
Everyone still can't understand.
No matter the burning temperature or the burning time of this black stone, it is above the firewood!
Li Shimin's fingers were shaking!
He was an extremely shrewd emperor, so he knew very well how useful this coal was.
(End of this chapter)