The Chinese New Year will be in another month, and it just snowed two days ago, and the whole of Chang'an has become extremely cold. Facing the Mingde Gate on Zhuque Street, most of the people coming and going hurriedly, wanting to rush home before dark, while refugees from other places rushed into the city, fighting for every corner that could shelter from the wind, and even fought for it.

In Anyifang next to the city gate, a small tavern has not been closed yet. Perhaps because the weather is too cold, the store is very deserted, and there are not many guests together. There are two distinguished guests sitting by the window, one young man and the other young man sitting opposite each other. Both of them are dressed in gorgeous clothes and guards are following behind them. At a glance, you can tell that they are noble men from a noble family.

"Brother Wang, you met by chance" at the fairy tower that day. I didn't expect to meet each other by chance in front of Mingde Gate today. It seems that you and I are really destined to be together!" Li Yan retreated from the very attentive store owner and said to Wang Kuang with a smile.

When Wang Kuang heard Li Yan mention climbing to the Immortal Tower again, he smiled bitterly. At first, he thought he was very smart, but he didn't expect that he had seen through his identity. Later, the reason why he didn't look for Li Yan again was that he had no chance, and he was embarrassed to see Li Yan again.

"Last time, Wang Kuang was smart, which made His Highness laugh." Although Wang Kuang was very embarrassed, his face looked as usual and he said generously.

"Oh~, Brother Wang is there anything important to go to Beijing this time?" Li Yan did not accept Wang Kuang's words, but looked at the other party with a smile. He had sent someone to inquire about this Wang Kuang, and knew that he was born in the eldest son of the Wang family and had studied poetry since he was a child. He was a scholar at the age of 20. He could be said to be a rare talent. However, due to the suppression of the forces in the clan, he was forced to give up the imperial examination a few years ago and could only serve as a merchant. However, his business talent and personal charm showed were very admired by Li Yan. Those who could be praised by merchants on the northern business road were definitely not summarized by simply using the word "personal talent".

"Why should your highness ask clearly? With your highness's intelligence, how could you not think of what you are going to do?" Wang Kuang said with a wry smile. He found that in front of Li Yan, he could not play with any tricks, so it would be better to show it as if he could tell it.

After looking at the other party's honest gaze, Li Yan smiled but did not answer. He picked up the chopsticks and picked up the dishes, and smiled and praised: "Brother Wang, don't look at the small store, but the dishes are indeed good. You can try them too!"

"Your Highness, our Wang family is wrong first. I don't ask your highness to let us go. But Wang Kuang wants to know what price we have to pay for, so that your Highness will be willing to settle the matter." Wang Kuang saw Li Yan looking at it and said, and was anxious at the moment, and could no longer maintain his superficial demeanor.

Li Yan was not in a hurry at all, and slowly tasted all the dishes on the table. Then he smiled and said, "Brother Wang, I don't know what you mean by 'close'. I want us to raise the price of carbide as you do?"

"Your Highness, you and I are both smart people, why should you fight these puzzles again?" Wang Kuang said dissatisfiedly. "Cement is a very important industry for Your Highness and the court. Therefore, Your Highness definitely does not want to burn the carbide for cement to be controlled by others. This time I came, I didn't want to compete with Your Highness for the market for cement factory, but I just wanted to ask Your Highness to agree and agree to authorize the patent of honeycomb coal to give us a way out of our Wang's carbide mine."

"Brother Wang is indeed a smart person. Since you see my intention, I must be ready to pay the price. After all, this patent is not owned by me, but the common property of the entire Carboniferous Industry Association." Li Yan smiled like an old fox. Although he did not intend to kill the Wang family this time, if the Wang family wanted to overcome this difficulty, it would be impossible not to pay a heavy price.

"Your Highness King Liang please just mention it. I will never refuse anyone who can agree!" Wang Kuang couldn't help but feel ecstatic when he saw Li Yan finally let go. He knew that Li Yan was the soul of the Carboniferous Industry Association. As long as he agreed, other things would be easy to deal with.

"Haha, the conditions are very simple. First, there are too many carbonite ore in your Wang family. You must hand over a part of it. Second, the patent for honeycomb coal can be authorized to you for use, but the patent fee is not a small amount. Moreover, the honeycomb coal you produce must be sold in the area we designated. These are the two most basic conditions, and there is no room for negotiation!" Li Yan's eyes changed, and he stared at the other party's eyes very sharply and said.

When Wang Kuang heard this, he immediately lowered his head and pondered. He was mentally prepared for the first condition. After all, when he seized the carbonite mine, the Wang family used their influence around Taiyuan to steal a lot of mines from the Carbonite Industry Association. The other party now has the upper hand and there is no reason not to go back. As for the second condition, Wang Kuang was a little surprised, so he had to consider it.

After a while, Wang Kuang raised his head and said to Li Yan: "Your Highness, you can give the carbonite ore to you, but we have invested a lot of money in those carbonite ore. So if you want, you must spend money to buy it in the name of buying. Of course, it is easy to discuss the price. In addition, you cannot specify the sales location of honeycomb coal at will, otherwise if you let us only sell it in Longyou, the road fee alone can make us lose death."

"Haha, you don't have to worry about this brother Wang. The designated area must include Taiyuan and the surrounding areas. As for the carbonite mine, we are all law-abiding people and will definitely not do such tricks and robberies."

Li Yan said it was righteous, but Wang Kuang smiled bitterly after hearing it. Now their Wang family is at a disadvantage. The reason why they insist on letting them pay for the carbonite ore is mainly a matter of face. After all, if the Wang family gives up the carbonite ore for free, it will be really shameful. If Li Yan and the others pay some money to buy it, although everyone knows what's going on, at least their Wang family can live in a good way. Of course, the Wang family should not count on Li Yan and the others to pay for it. After all, the other party is not a fool, so it would be nice to give some money.

"Your Highness, since neither of us has any objections, what time do you think? Let me discuss specific matters with the people of your association?" Wang Kuang asked anxiously. It had been a month since he persuaded the people in the clan and the time spent on the road. Now, because the price of carbohydrate produced in their Wang Family Mine is relatively high, there is almost no sales. Therefore, it is a day of loss to delay one day. The economic situation in the clan will definitely not withstand such consumption.

"This is easy to deal with. Brother Wang, you just came to Chang'an. You can rest for a few days first. I will send someone to notify you after the arrangements are made." Li Yan was not in a hurry at all. It would be better to ask the Wang family in Taiyuan to suffer a little more. See if they dare to steal their own things in the future?

"Your Highness..."

Wang Kuang wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Li Yan and said, "Brother Wang, you see there are so many victims outside. As the prince of the Tang Dynasty, I feel so unbearable!" Li Yan said, pointing to the victims outside. Many people have spread the broken quilts in the corner of the wall now, preparing to spend a night there.

Wang Kuang was stunned. He was speechless to Li Yan. He was talking about the affairs of their Wang family, but why did it suddenly turn to the victims?

"Shopkeeper!" Li Yan ignored Wang Kuang and shouted directly to the boss behind the counter.

"This noble man, what are your instructions?" The fat shopkeeper with a shrewd look rushed over and said to Li Yan in a flattering manner.

"I'll ask you, do you have any food stored in your store?" Li Yan asked.

"I believe that because these refugees entered the city, the villain estimated that the price of grain would rise, so he saved some food." The fat shopkeeper did not dare to lie in front of Li Yan and answered honestly.

"Okay, I will buy your food in four times the price, on the condition that you want to make porridge and personally give it to the refugees outside. Are you doing this business?" Li Yan asked with a smile.

"Do! Of course!" The fat boss was overjoyed when he heard this, and he suddenly repeated the food he bought four times. He was a fool if he didn't do such a good deal. Moreover, he was not afraid that Li Yan would lie to him. After all, with his identity and demeanor, he would definitely not joke with him as a little boss.

"Okay, you can make it now. Together with today's meal, all the money will be paid by this Taiyuan King Kuang." Li Yan said, pointing to the other party's King Kuang, then stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Brother Wang, I'll talk about it today. I'll arrange the time another day and let's talk in detail." After saying that, he bowed and left with his people.

When Wang Kuang reacted, Li Yan had already gotten on the horse and left. Now he was amused and laughed and thought that this King Liang was really petty. He still missed the last time he climbed to the Immortal Tower. As a result, he didn't count the cheating of their Wang family today, and even had to plot against him for such a small matter.

Looking at the fat boss's earnest gaze, Wang Kuang was not willing to pay the debt, so he had to ask someone to withdraw money to him, so he left with the person. The fat boss also kept his promise and made his own grain into porridge that night and gave it to the refugees. As a result, he not only made money, but also gained a good reputation for himself.

The influx of refugees brought a lot of trouble to Chang'an City, such as the increase in vicious cases such as theft, fighting, and even murder. The departments that manage Chang'an's public security were in a hurry, and the residents of Chang'an City were also very troubled by these refugees. However, at this moment, the Carboniferous Industry Association suddenly came forward to recruit workers for these refugees. As long as they were willing to go to the carboniferous mine to mine, they would immediately provide food, drink and accommodation, and the wages would be paid once a month.

When they heard such a good thing, the refugees flocked to them. In a few days, none of the thousands of refugees fled from the south were left, and it was not the imperial court's turn to come forward. After Li Shimin learned about this, he admired the Carboniferous Industry Association's "Royal Act" and wrote a plaque "Worrying about the country and the people" for them.

After Li Yan knew about the actions of his emperor father, he laughed. Li Shimin had no idea how short the carboniferous mines were now? As soon as these refugees entered Chang'an, the Carboniferous Industry Association immediately targeted them. If they hadn't been quarreling for several days for distribution, they would have been snatched away by all the families on the first day. Therefore, the emperor's father's behavior of sending plaques was a self-indulgent look in Li Yan's eyes. (To be continued)!~!
Chapter completed!