Chapter 0005 also features individuals with mines

Fang Xuanling found it somewhat difficult to continue speaking. As an emperor, Li Shimin was quite clear about the distinction between public and private matters, and he generally would not use the treasury's funds to handle his personal affairs

Regardless of how the court responds, the Ministry of Revenue will certainly not escape responsibility

Dai Zhou, as the Minister of Revenue, has always been very concerned about the situation of the common people. In the current circumstances, the most anxious is the Ministry of Revenue

In recent days, Long Sun Wuji has heard about the things that Li Kuan has been doing, but he still finds it hard to believe that Li Kuan has actually sold out the Chu Wang Mansion, with the purpose of buying a coal mine

Your Majesty, most of the items are still in the hands of that merchant named Wang Fugui, shall I go...

I am also someone who has resources

The Hundred Riders, as the most formidable intelligence agency of the Tang Dynasty, is well aware of the movements of many ministers, yet it is not omnipotent

Xue Li, you will accompany me outside the city; I need to make some arrangements myself

It is not to say that Li Shimin is stingy or indifferent to the lives and deaths of the common people, but rather that the actions of these ministers are somewhat...

Your Majesty, every fund in the Ministry of Revenue has already been allocated, and suddenly needing to divert a sum of money...

In the event of a disaster, how much funding can the Ministry of Finance allocate for disaster relief?

Li Shimin did not have any particularly good solutions; he could only start by considering the worst-case scenario for the disposal plan

I heard that a large amount of silver was newly acquired in the treasury at the end of last year. Could I borrow a sum from it for the Ministry of Revenue

"Wretched child, truly a wretched child! I had thought he had turned over a new leaf, yet unexpectedly, he has become even more of a scourge."

Uncle Laifu, rest assured, I have my own plans. These coal mines are of no use in the hands of the Changsun family, but they will be different in my hands

However, situations like this year are relatively rare

Li Shimin wore an expression of deep frustration, saying, "Apart from purchasing mines, what else is that scoundrel doing?"

Is this money really obtained from Li Kuan selling his assets

Your Highness, these coal mines are of no use at all. Only the impoverished citizens who cannot make ends meet would buy some coal to burn for warmth. However, a moment's carelessness could lead to carbon poisoning. Just last winter, several incidents occurred for this very reason

Fang Xuanling and Dai Zhou took turns presenting the issue to Li Shimin

Before Li Shimin could continue his inquiry, a young eunuch came to deliver the news

The difficulty lies in the fact that no one had thought of doing it this way before

Upon hearing that Fang Xuanling had actually set his sights on the imperial treasury, Li Shimin's expression immediately turned sour

What Li Kuan needs to do now is to produce honeycomb coal and honeycomb coal stoves

Taiji Palace

Fang Xuanling: "Your Majesty, it is said that the price of charcoal in the western market has recently risen by 50%. If it snows again, it is estimated that the price will continue to increase. Not to mention whether the supply is sufficient, even at this price, ordinary families cannot afford to burn it."

What Li Kuan did naturally did not escape the attention of the Hundred Riders. Upon hearing Li Zhong's report, Li Shimin's face turned pale.

The head of the household, all contracts have been signed and a copy has been kept at the county office of Chang'an, even if the King of Chu wishes to back out, it is of no use

It is absolutely true that even the actual operator of this transaction is Wang Fugui, a merchant from the West Market, and all the items from the Chu Wangfu are sold to him

Changsun Wuji is not an ordinary person, but he could not have known that Li Kuan would be able to innovate in the coal mine sector. Therefore, like the steward Changsun Kuan, he is very satisfied with this transaction.

Forget it, let that wretch stir up trouble. I want to see what kind of tricks he can come up with. If he fails to provide a satisfactory explanation, do not blame me for confining him!

Well done, these coal mines are simply tasteless yet regrettable to discard. Over the years, they have hardly brought any benefits to the family, and being able to sell them at a price higher than what was originally paid would be considered a stroke of luck

Li Kuan remembers very clearly that in the 1990s, almost everywhere in the country was using honeycomb coal, and burning coal was the primary means of heating, although at that time, it was honeycomb coal that was being burned

Dai Zhou: "Indeed, charcoal is too expensive, and it primarily does not burn for long."

The residence of the King of Chu has not shown any particular activity, but a new group of craftsmen has been recruited around the King's villa outside the city, though it is unclear what they are busy with

Or it can be said that the reason why people in the past could not understand carbon toxicity naturally led to their inability to find effective solutions

Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling's somewhat awkward smile, seemingly sensing something amiss, "But what?"

Because many households have nearly exhausted their supply of charcoal, if it continues to get colder in the coming period, then at that time...

The Changsun family sold their coal mine, which was as insignificant as a chicken rib, at a high price to King Chu, Li Kuan. This news quickly spread among the noble families.

Are there any other methods? Is there really no good way to solve the heating problem for the common people

Chang'an City is vast, yet it is also small

The etiquette of the Tang Dynasty was actually quite simple, as long as it was not a special occasion, and did not involve kneeling at every turn like in later dynasties such as the Qing Dynasty.

Dai Zhou wore a worried expression; despite being the Minister of Revenue overseeing the entire treasury of the Tang Dynasty, the amount of silver he could freely allocate was indeed quite limited

Your Majesty, the expenditures of the Ministry of Revenue are fixed, and this disaster is expected to be significant. Relying solely on the Ministry of Revenue may prove to be quite challenging. However ...

In the month of February, the city of Chang'an remains quite cold, even during the later periods of global warming, and it is even more so during the Tang Dynasty

After Fang Xuanling and Dai Zhou briefly paid their respects to Li Shimin, they immediately got to the point

Your Majesty, this February is much colder than in previous years, and it seems to have the feeling of a late spring chill. Both Chang'an County and Wannian County have reported instances of people freezing to death, and the Astronomical Bureau has predicted that there will be heavy snow in a few days

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he took a deep breath to calm his emotions and prepared to summon Fang Xuanling and the others

This is not difficult at all

If Li Zhiyun were aware in the afterlife, he should have emerged from the ground by now

Fang Xuanling spoke of the matter with a troubled expression

Upon careful calculation, these mining families have indeed earned several tens of thousands of guan, and it is not easy to encounter a fool like King Chu.

The Palace of the King of Chu

The dragon has nine offspring, each distinct. They are all Your Majesty's progeny, yet the disparity between His Highness the King of Chu and the Crown Prince is quite pronounced

... ...

Although the purchase has already been made, Raif is still somewhat reluctant to give up.

Zhangsun Kuanqiang, suppressing his joy, reported to Zhangsun Wuji about the mining business transactions

... ...

What are you going to do? Did you not say that they have already signed it clearly in black and white? Moreover, there are so many noble families in Chang'an watching. Even if I call it off, can Kuan'er’s reputation be improved?

Li Kuan looked at the pile of land deeds before him, revealing a satisfied smile

Your Majesty, Prime Minister Fang and Duke Dai are requesting an audience outside

Now one intends to engage in internal storage oneself