Chapter 0010 Who is the Fool

Chumo, in the past, I always thought that His Highness the King of Chu looked sickly. Although he did not associate with the civil officials and their sons, he also treated us, the sons of military merit, with indifference. Therefore, I did not think highly of him. However, from now on, when I see him again, I feel that we can have a good conversation.

Cheng Chuliang is evidently more pessimistic than his elder brother and Wei Chihuan

Why bother with so much? As long as it makes the Changsun family uncomfortable, makes Changsun Chong uncomfortable, then that person is my friend Cheng Chumo. Next time I have the chance, I will definitely have a good drink with him

As the eldest son of Fang Xuanling, Fang Yizhi was naturally aware that his father often had political disagreements with Changsun Wuji

Your Highness the King of Chu, this time it is truly unexpected. I originally thought you were a spendthrift, but unexpectedly, you turned around and gave everyone a slap in the face

Fang Xuanling's previous attention to Li Kuan was not particularly significant, and most of his impressions remained focused on the image of a wealthy and idle youth

How exhilarating! It is truly exhilarating! That Long Sun Chong fellow always brings a group of civil officials' sons to oppose us, constantly looking down on us. I never expected that his family would also face such a day.

However, this does not mean that he is merely a pedantic scholar who recites "Confucius said to achieve benevolence, Mencius said to uphold righteousness" every day

Such a significant event naturally became an important topic of conversation among the nobility and common people of Chang'an during their leisure time.

After a long day, if I have to go home and continue to put on a facade, then life becomes too distressing

However, the sales of honeycomb coal have not only not declined, but have instead increased significantly, to the point that it can be said to be all the rage in Chang'an City

Grandfather, the Changsun family has truly lost face this time

This is precisely the aspect that the child admires the Prince of Chu the most. When he does not take action, it is fine, but once he does, he has managed to purchase all the coal mines within a hundred miles surrounding Chang'an, including even the previously neglected inexpensive coal mines.

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Although it cannot be said that there is any deep-seated hatred between the two individuals, their relationship is certainly far from harmonious

The speaker is Wei Chi Huan, who can be considered a close friend of Cheng Chu Mo.

Indeed, I have heard that the Changsun family not only sold the coal mine to Prince Chu but also sold the limestone mine. I wonder if in the future, His Highness Prince Chu will be able to make something remarkable out of the seemingly less useful limestone mine.

Fang Xuanling immediately grasped the essence of the problem

The two children are of similar ages, so it is no wonder that their relationship is so close

Moreover, he had heard that the Chu royal residence had recently sent people to Luoyang and Taiyuan to purchase coal mines

The late spring chill in Chang'an lasted for half a month before it finally passed

The House of Fang

Coal is not something that can only be found around Chang'an; there are also many deposits near Taiyuan. However, it is difficult to transport. Even if you do not pay a single penny for the coal itself when transporting it from other regions to Chang'an, the transportation costs alone render the endeavor meaningless. Therefore, the few coal mines outside of Chang'an hold significant importance

In the future, the population of Chang'an City will exceed one million. As long as we firmly occupy this market segment, it will be sufficient for a large family to live comfortably

In the past, the King of Chu was quite interested in the art of writing and literature; we were willing to approach him, yet he was not necessarily inclined to accept us.

These three places are the most developed cities of the Tang Dynasty, without exception

Originally, Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong, as trusted generals of Li Shimin, had a very good relationship

Moreover, based on recent performances, the King of Chu does not appear to be a person who only indulges in a life of extravagance and debauchery

Being able to benefit oneself while simultaneously bringing prosperity to the people, the substance known as honeycomb coal is no longer something that any household in Chang'an can compete with the King of Chu for; otherwise, not to mention any actions the King of Chu might take, even Your Majesty would not spare him

Brother Chumo is right. Some time ago, His Highness the King of Chu left behind the famous lines, "Once I have seen the vast ocean, no other water can compare; apart from the peaks of Wushan, no other clouds are worthy." It is said that many young ladies and - illustrations - have developed an interest in him. If he is willing to join us, perhaps next time we visit the Yihong Building, we will not be looked down upon.

Hmph! Double the price, what sincerity! If it were an ordinary merchant, they would truly hesitate to refuse such a request from the Changsun family. However, His Royal Highness the King of Chu has a unique status; as long as His Majesty is still alive, there is no need to fear Changsun Wuji at all

Fang Yizhi has always presented himself as a modest gentleman in front of everyone, and the nobility holds a high opinion of the eldest son of the current Prime Minister.

They are all successful individuals, all prominent officials of the Tang Dynasty; in this regard, they still possess some acting skills

As one of the few restaurants in Chang'an, the topics of conversation among diners naturally revolve around this matter

Well, the legendary Four Pests of Chang'an, they each occupy one spot.

Indeed. I heard that the key figure of the Lu family from Fanyang went to the residence of the King of Chu, offering a price of 200,000 guan, but His Highness the King of Chu did not agree to sell. When it was purchased for 30,000 guan back then, the Changsun family must have been overjoyed; now, not much time has passed, and the price has multiplied several times, and the crucial point is that it cannot be bought back.

A young man with a robust physique and a face full of flesh downed a large bowl of liquor in one gulp, letting out a hearty laugh

Li Kuan cannot possibly monopolize the coal mines of the Tang Dynasty, and in fact, there is no need to do so

Who knows, everyone thinks that His Highness the King of Chu is a fool, but in the end, who is foolish and who is wise, everyone has their own understanding

Of course, on the surface, everyone still engages in conversation and laughter when they meet.

In fact, this is also the impression that Li Kuan gives to most people

In the study, there were only the father and son, so Fang Xuanling spoke more directly, without the need for any circumlocution

After all, honeycomb coal can not only be used for heating, but also for cooking and preparing meals

It is said that the Changsun family sent someone to the Chu Wangfu, intending to buy back the coal mine at double the price, but in the end, they did not even get to see the Chu Wang.

As long as the Chu Wang Mansion establishes a firm foothold in these three cities, Li Kuan can indulge in a life of extravagance every day without worrying that the Chu Wang Mansion will be completely defeated.

Wei Chi Huan revealed a lewd smile that everyone understood