NovelBonte Chapter 213 Determined to Obtain Coal Mining Technology
Chapter 213 Determined to Obtain Coal Mining Technology
Chapter 213 Determined to Obtain Coal Mining Technology
Li Shimin immediately asked: "Is this kind of thing very common in your country of Java?"
The Javanese envoy nodded and said:
"This coal in my country of Java only costs 150 Wen per thousand catties!"
As soon as this sentence came out, the audience was shocked again!
150 Wen for a thousand catties!
What a concept!
This is even cheaper than firewood now!
And this coal burns longer and at a higher temperature than firewood.
This can be imagined with your toes, how much this coal will improve the lives of ordinary people!
Li Shimin took a deep breath!
The country of Java has already used such good things, but Tang Dynasty is still burning firewood.
In the long run, wouldn't the national power of his Tang Dynasty be overtaken by Java to a certain extent!
The cost of burning coal is so low, it can be said to be a big saving compared to burning wood. If this is the case for a long time, then Datang will consume more national power.
If one goes up and down, then the country of Java will have a certain advantage over his Datang.
Although due to reasons such as the size of the country, Datang may still have a huge advantage over Java.
But this cannot conceal the fact that the cost of living of ordinary people in Java is lower and life is easier!
Li Shimin was extremely annoyed that he could not get the patent for this coal.
This Li Hao is absolutely impossible to dig coal casually.
In all likelihood, he has already mastered the usage of coal, but there are only dozens of construction workers working on Li Hao's side, and the consumption of coal is extremely small, just lighting the fire and cooking.
Therefore, it is not obvious that Li Hao has any use for these coals.
This Li Hao has hoarded so much coal, and even with his brain, he knows that this coal must be of great use.
Li Shimin desperately wants to get this coal, but Li Shimin also knows that with the current relationship between the two of them, it is unlikely that Li Hao will give him this technology to Li Shimin.
This made Li Shimin even more troubled.
Seeing that Li Shimin specially asked people to experiment, the envoy of the Java Kingdom concluded that the Tang emperor really did not know that coal could burn.
There is also some disdain for the Tang emperor in his heart.
It seems that this coal is exclusive to the legendary Lingnan King Li Hao.
If the country of Java wants to do diplomacy, it should do so with the King of Lingnan, or at least with the two generals Zhang Han and Meng Huo.
It's a fart to use diplomacy with the Tang emperor.
Although the envoys from the other eight countries did not despise Datang, they despised him even more in their hearts.
From the looks of it, the special products of Java seem to be no worse than your Tang Dynasty, and they also have everything that one expects to find in refined salt alcohol paper.
Compared with others, you, Datang, really don't have much advantage.
Li Shimin saw the meaning of these envoys, and he really didn't have any face on his face.
At this moment, I just want to go back quickly.
It's also thanks to Li Shimin's open-mindedness, if he were a different person, he might have to find a crack in the ground to get in.
Fang Xuanling could see what His Majesty was thinking, and this was a shameful gesture.
If these diplomatic envoys are not allowed to go back at this time, if the atmosphere continues to be awkward, maybe these envoys will have less awe of Datang in their hearts.
Although it would not be hostile to Datang, it would be difficult for them to be so obedient.
So Fang Xuanling came out quickly and said:
"I, Tang Dynasty, thank the King of Java for his kindness. We are willing to double the original gift and give it to all the envoys. Today's time has passed, and it is not appropriate to stay any longer. Please return to the station!"
Envoys from various countries bowed and said yes.
No matter what, this is a big gift, which is not bad.
So they all quit.
After the envoys from the eight countries left, many civil and military ministers also left.
Only Li Shimin's confidant ministers were left.
Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others are all here.
The main force of those generals is to fight, so they can't get in the way.
Fang Xuanling stepped forward and said:
"Your Majesty, do you want this coal?"
Li Shimin nodded.
"This coal is of great use to my Tang Dynasty. I have to get this coal, otherwise, wouldn't Datang be one step behind?"
After thinking about it, Li Shimin said:
"General Li Jing."
Li Jing immediately stepped out, cupped his hands and said:
"Chen is here!"
Li Shimin said:
"Li Jing, go and see, what is Li Hao doing now?"
"If possible, let him show the coal mining method, and I can give him a reward. Whatever he wants, even if he has agreed with me, I will satisfy him, but this method must be handed over!"
Li Shimin's tone was very serious.
This time it is determined to obtain coal mining technology.
Li Jing hesitated for a moment, but still said:
"Your Majesty, I have something to ask, and I have the courage to speak up."
Li Shimin has always been famous for accepting advice. Although he is angry at this time, he still has to put on a face. Li Shimin said:
"You say it."
Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, you should go to this matter yourself. Although I have some friendship with Li Hao, Li Hao has never sold anyone's face. I am afraid that it will be useless if I go. Your Majesty can't really just because of this matter. Confront Mr. Li Hao."
Li Jing's words also touched the hearts of other ministers.
After all, it is still your own problem, Li Shimin.
Didn’t Mr. Li Hao take out all the patents before, if it wasn’t for your Majesty’s suspicion of him, how could he hide his technology.
Li Shimin also knew this truth, but he really couldn't bear it.
He had already admitted that Li Hao was an equal monarch before, which was enough to embarrass him, Li Shimin, and now he asked Li Shimin to ask for technology.
Why does Li Shimin feel that he is getting more and more humble.
But looking at the faces of the ministers, they all meant to let him go in person.
Li Shimin took a deep breath, feeling very awkward.
At this time, Li Shimin wanted to reprimand the officials, but he couldn't.
Although Li Shimin is a monarch, he can't scold his courtiers at will, and there are so many courtiers, otherwise the courtiers will be wronged. Although they will not turn against you, they will not work actively from now on, which is very likely.
In the end, it was Li Shimin who lost.
The more Li Shimin thought about it, the more aggrieved he became.
He is the majestic emperor of the Tang Dynasty, but he is forced by all his courtiers to go to Li Hao's mansion to beg for something.
It depends on Li Hao's face.
Is this still an emperor?
But Li Shimin also knew that this matter was closely related to the national power of the Tang Dynasty, so it was impossible not to go.
Li Shimin gritted his teeth.
Under the urging of all the ministers, he finally said:
"I'm going!"
After finishing speaking, he flicked his sleeves, then turned and left without even saying hello to the ministers.
Seeing that His Majesty is so angry, all the ministers are also helpless.
After this majesty became the emperor, in order to maintain the dignity of the emperor, he was not as open-minded as when he was the king of Qin.
In fact, in comparison, it is not as good as Li Hao.
Thinking about it, the officials shook their heads and left.
……
On the outskirts of Chang'an, Li Hao's residence.
Although Li Hao's mansion has not been completely repaired, it has already shown a majestic appearance.
After all, the site is much larger than before, and the area that can be built is naturally much larger.
Li Hao is instructing the workers how to work.
Recently Li Hao got a new gadget.
Make cement technology.
This thing was obtained by Li Hao when he signed in to build the house.
(End of this chapter)