"From November 26, the third year of Kaiping, to September 25, the fourth year of Kaiping, in only ten months, Xiangyun Company transformed from an unknown company to one of the leading large companies in Kyoto. Now it is

The company has 127 branches in and outside Kyoto, with 1,456 clerks, 2,315 miners, and 342 nursing homes. In addition, there are a large number of helpers and helpers.

Hired workers.”

Luo Ting's voice reached everyone's ears clearly.

The reactions of all the officials varied. Most of the civil servants on the left looked solemn, because such a weird business had never appeared near Kyoto. It took Qibao Pavilion twenty years from its establishment to its fortune, and even its current scale is far from that of others.

Far inferior to Xiangyun Company, which was established less than a year ago. The most worrying thing is that the business of briquettes is very good, which means that these thousands of people can directly benefit, and in turn will be grateful to Pei Yue, the owner.

What will this evolve into over time?

The reaction of the nobles on the right is much simpler. Those who can stand in the Tai Chi Hall are all powerful generals with soldiers in their hands. Of course they will not take the thousands of people in their eyes. The so-called wealth and silk are touching people's hearts, but this business name is bright.

There are thousands of employees, so how much money do you earn every month? Although not everyone has the problem of jealousy, some nobles were originally dissatisfied with Pei Yue when they realized the terrifying benefits that a mere briquette could produce.

The mood became stronger and stronger.

Luo Ting took in all the commotion and continued to say calmly: "After learning about the novelty of briquettes last year, I was worried that Pei Yue would compete with the people for profit. After all, briquettes replacing charcoal will cause many people to lose their source of livelihood.

Later, Pei Yue used his actions to dispel my worries. This time some of the charcoal burners went to Xiangyun Store to cause trouble. They were also incited..."

He turned around and looked at Pei Yue, with a serious expression on his face: "Since Xiangyun Company has developed so far, it can no longer be regarded as a mere business name, especially in the world of Kyoto. Have you ever thought about how to continue in the future? Besides, Daliang is not just in Kyoto.

, if it expands at such a speed, can you shoulder this heavy responsibility?"

Pei Yue stood alone in the center of the hall, like a small boat in the midst of huge waves.

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

Although he is the youngest viscount in the imperial dynasty, his life experience is not a secret. There is no benefit in bearing the name of a descendant of Dingguo. Instead, he has been in a difficult situation since he was a child, and finally had to commit suicide in the Pei family. Now he finally breaks out.

A career that has attracted all kinds of covetousness, even Luo Jiyu, who has a reputation for being upright, has put pressure on him, which is indeed a tragic word.

Even so, no one spoke for Pei Yue, because what Luo Ting said was due to justice, and others could not refute it at all.

Just when the ministers thought that Pei Yue would be unable to withstand the high pressure, he took a breath and said slowly: "Lord Luo, today I am asking to see your majesty. In addition to wanting to expose what the Minister of the Ministry of Finance has done,

, there is one more thing I want to report to Your Majesty."

Luo Ting asked: "What's the matter?"

Pei Yue turned to Emperor Kaiping and said calmly: "Your Majesty, I would like to present the recipe for honeycomb briquettes and assist the imperial court in fully launching this business in Daliang. I have never been blinded by money. The reason why I am saying this now is,

I want to see the bees

The specific effect of nesting coal, and summarizing the experience of running this matter. After the prescription was presented, the matter was presided over by the imperial court, and the store could be opened in other places outside Kyoto. I am willing to assist and will not take advantage of it.

Seeking a penny."

Emperor Kaiping looked at Pei Yue's sincere and sincere expression and couldn't help but move slightly.

All along, his attitude towards Pei Yue could not be said to be good or bad. It was more like a chess piece placed casually. It might be useful in the future, just like what he had done after he came to the throne. After wiping out the bandits, he awarded him a reward. Viscount Pei Yue, the most important reason is to prove the necessity of going to war, the second is to take care of Gu Liang's face, and finally there may be a trace of appreciation for this young man.

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

At first he was persuaded by Fang Xun and Sun Dacheng, but later pushed back by Luo Ting. He felt a little bit unhappy with Pei Yue in his heart - you are my minister, and the title was awarded by me. Since there is such a way to make money , why didn't you offer it earlier? Do I still have to go to you to ask for it?

But looking at Pei Yue's clear eyes at this moment, 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 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's not about ability or character, but Pei Yue has a hint of the demeanor of a lonely minister.

As an emperor, what he likes most is someone who is loyal, capable and willing to be a lonely minister.

When he thought of this, Emperor Kaiping's face became a little gentler, and he praised: "Although you are young, you have such thoughts, which shows that I have not misjudged the person. If this matter comes true, I will not treat you harshly, and you will be highly rewarded!" "

Pei Yue thanked him and said, "Your Majesty, I have one more request."

"Tell me."

"As a rule, this matter should be presided over by the Dongfu. Lord Mo, the ruler on the left, needs to be in the center, so I hope that Lord Luo, the ruler on the right, will be personally responsible."

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

Pei Yue glanced at Luo Ting, who looked calm, and said bluntly: "Last year, Sun Dacheng wanted to seize the minister's property. Mr. Luo spoke up and spoke out. This was out of public interest. Today he questioned Yu Chen because he was also worried about this company. Development deviates from the norm and is exploited by others. A gentleman is harmonious but different. This means that he does not speak in vain, but his words must be reasonable. I admire the conduct of the governor Luo very much and hope to become a person like him in the future."

Thinking of this young man's past, Emperor Kaiping's doubts disappeared and he nodded and said, "That's right."

A smile appeared on Mo Haoli's old face, and he cupped his hands and said: "Congratulations to Your Majesty for getting this good recipe. Hundreds of millions of people in Daliang have benefited from it. They will definitely be grateful for the benevolence of the Tian family."

Emperor Kaiping was in a good mood. If he hadn't heard and witnessed it at the court meeting today, he wouldn't have had a clear understanding of briquettes. Now he naturally knew that as Dongfu began to implement it throughout Daliang, this matter would not only benefit the people, but also make money for the national treasury. More and more full.

If he wants to start a national war, he cannot do it without financial support. He has been waiting for many years, how can he not be happy now that he has such help?

He encouraged and praised Pei Yue a few more words, and then asked him to return to the military honors queue on the right.

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

The nobles looked at him passing by, with very complicated expressions on their faces. After standing in this court for many years, they had rarely seen Emperor Kaiping so happy, let alone him admiring a young man so much. Those The honorable nobles who were very unhappy with Pei Yue before were now as unhappy as knocking over the five-flavor bottle. As Pei Yue took the initiative to offer the recipe and helped the court build a state channel for selling briquettes without taking any money, they understood that this young man It already had a certain status in the emperor's heart.

How great would it be if this was my nephew?

Many older nobles thought this way, and at the same time they became more and more disdainful of Pei Rong, who was imprisoned in Shanglin Prison. Even if Pei Yue was just a concubine, how could you treat him like that? It can only be said that the descendants are unworthy, and I don't know the difference between the two generations of Dingguo Gong Jiuquan.

Can I rest in peace?

The court meeting continued, but after Pei Yue made this incident, the next topics seemed 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, Censor Jianrong, the Censor at the Censorship Station, impeaches King Lu for his illegal activities, and respectfully requests your Majesty's Holy Judgment."
Chapter completed!