"Not only that, the heat released by this briquette is higher than that of charcoal."
"With the same amount of briquettes and charcoal, briquettes burn warmer than charcoal."
"If you don't believe it, you can try it yourself and see."
With that said, the maid directly brought an exquisite small stove from the corner of the room.
When I opened it, I found that it was not traditional charcoal, but pieces of pitch black stuff.
It seems that this is the briquette.
When everyone saw this, Monk Zhanger was immediately confused.
They could intuitively feel the benefits of those two things before, but what exactly are these?
Can this pitch black fire really be used as charcoal for burning?
Seeing everyone's confused look, the maid also smiled slightly, and ordered someone to bring another small stove from outside, saying: "Everyone, what you say is not true. Come and feel it and you will know."
With that said, the maid opened the newly brought small stove.
In the new stove is the familiar charcoal.
The two stoves have the same shape and specifications, and the amount of charcoal stored in them is also similar.
The maid placed the two stoves on the table, put her hands on them at the same time, and then gestured to everyone: "Come, you can also come and experience which stove is hotter."
Everyone stood still for a while.
Nothing else, it's just that this dark thing looks too ugly.
They are afraid of getting their hands dirty.
However, Du Yan, standing in the crowd, was not afraid.
He came from a poor family and didn't care whether he was dirty or not.
So when everyone was stunned, Du Yan stood up first, imitating the maid's behavior, and put his hands on the stove.
Suddenly, Du Yan felt the difference.
Although the charcoal-burning stove is quite warm, it doesn't feel as hot as the briquette-burning stove.
If the charcoal-burning stove is spring, then the briquette-burning stove is summer.
Du Yan couldn't help but be surprised.
No wonder he always felt the room was unusually hot when he came in from outside.
Du Yan directly announced the results of the experiment to everyone: "Everyone, I think the stove that burns briquettes is warmer."
When everyone heard this, they all didn't believe it.
How come the briquettes that appeared out of nowhere are warmer than charcoal?
This is impossible!
An impatient colleague was the first to extend his hand.
After a moment, he exclaimed and came to the same conclusion as Du Yan: "Everyone, I also think the briquette stove is hotter."
When everyone heard this, they became even more curious, and they quickly gathered around the two stoves to test them.
After some testing, everyone came to the same conclusion as Du Yan.
At this time, the maid also spoke at the right time: "My lords, this briquette is much better than charcoal."
"Although the price of briquettes is indeed slightly more expensive than charcoal, I think it is still a good deal."
"This piece of briquettes only costs 30 copper coins. If you want to maintain such a temperature at home, you only need to burn 5 pieces of briquettes in one night."
At this time, Du Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the price of briquettes is indeed more expensive than charcoal, the amount of briquettes required in one night is less than that of coal!
150 cents a night is not much different than burning charcoal.
Those ministers who were as cash-strapped as Du Yan also breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.
Finally there is something they can afford!
Everyone hurriedly gathered around the maid and discussed buying briquettes.
Du Yan is naturally not lagging behind others.
This time, Du Yan directly bought a month's supply.
With the previous glass windows and faucets, Du Yan had great trust in the things sold in Hu's hotpot restaurant.
With pearls and jade in front, how could this last item be so bad?
Soon, seeing that everyone had ordered things, the maid led everyone out with a smile, and only Du Yan and his colleagues were left in the hall.
Within a few minutes, the hot pot was also served.
When everyone looked at the fragrant hot pot, they all moved their index fingers and started eating.
Anyway, their immediate boss Xu Duo is treating them this time, and they must get something back!
However, at this time, there was an unharmonious figure in the dining room.
Unlike others who feasted regardless of their image, Xu Duo's capable subordinate Ding Peng was obviously much more restrained.
Looking at everyone's disregard for their image, Ding Peng's smile did not reach his eyes.
Oh, they are all short-sighted petty officials.
What's the benefit of working with Mr. Xu?
Ding Peng has been to Hu's hotpot restaurant at least five times.
And this time, Ding Peng still has a task assigned to him by Xu Duo!
Ding Peng smiled and pretended to be enthusiastic and joined the crowd.
However, compared to everyone eating food, Ding Peng is obviously much more interested in drinking.
Under Ding Peng's vigorous drinking, everyone at the table was drunk in a short while.
After all, this Ding Peng has the highest status among the people at this table!
Although everyone didn't want to drink, they still wanted to give Ding Peng face when he proposed a toast.
Soon, most people were drunk.
Seeing that everyone at the table was drunk, Ding Peng also stood up suddenly.
At this time, Ding Peng's eyes were clear, how could he still be a little drunk?
Ding Peng quickly arranged everything quietly, and then quietly walked out of the door of the private room and went to Xu Duo's table...
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Today, Hu Changan rarely goes out to go shopping.
Finally, everything was almost busy now, and Hu Changan could finally steal half a day to go shopping.
The first stop is naturally the familiar Qinhuai River.
This time, Hu Changan was simply a tourist, admiring the beautiful scenery of the Qinhuai River.
Although there were not as many entertainment facilities in ancient times as there are in modern times, the various buildings in ancient times were definitely antique.
It's authentic and definitely not a counterfeit from later generations.
Moreover, although there were no electric lights in ancient times, lanterns of various colors and shapes were dazzling, making the night look like day.
Walking on this gorgeous street, Hu Chang'an felt relaxed, as if all the worries of the past few days had disappeared at this moment.
Hu Changan was walking and suddenly passed a familiar place.
Hu's hot pot restaurant!
After hesitating for a moment, Hu Changan decided to go and have a look inside the store.
According to the waiter in the store, Xu Duo, the Minister of Household Affairs, directly booked the place at his place today!
It is said that all the bureaucrats from the Ministry of Revenue, big and small, will be present.
With so many officials present, Hu Chang'an also planned to join in the fun and give Xu Duo some food money as a favor.