Su Jin left the capital with his family on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month. Originally, Su Jin planned to stay in the capital until after the new year, but the situation in the capital made Su Jin feel that he might fall into it if he stayed any longer.
I don't know since when, Su Jin also learned to keep a low profile; there are many people who are more powerful than him these days, not to mention Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi. Once they take power, their behavior will be very different from before. Of course, they cannot have a head-on conflict with them.
Even Fu Bi, who was a good old man in Su Jin's eyes, has changed a lot now. Since he became one of the leaders of the New Deal, he holds the high position of deputy privy envoy, and he and Su Jin have also become estranged due to the New Deal.
Even he and his father-in-law Yan Shu became estranged due to differences in political views.
There is no doubt that power and status can change a person's temperament. Su Jin can understand this. Who wants to live under others all his life and not do something big? Who doesn't want to be famous in history and praised by all people?
For Su Jin, the most important thing at the moment is to manage the two-thirds of land in the northwest, do not let things go wrong on Jingyuan Road and Qinfeng Road, and do not affect the Su family's business, so as to make a fortune quietly.[
The good news is that no matter what, the return on the investment I made is huge, and the operations of Baoshan Coal Field and Refining Valley are booming. This time I came to the capital to open up the sales of Su Ji Baoshan coal cakes and fragrant cakes in the capital.
After the experience, not only Sansi
Five hundred thousand kilograms of coal cakes have been ordered to be supplied to all yamen in the capital for heating this winter. Even the Palace Household Office has also ordered the supply of fragrant cakes throughout the winter. With the palace taking the lead, the family members of the dignitaries naturally flocked to the fragrant cakes, and the fragrant cakes also
One hundred thousand pieces have been ordered.
Su Jin's next plan is to spread the use of coal cakes from the capital to the southeastern state capitals. With the capital as a springboard, it will have a good publicity effect. The popularization of coal as fuel to replace firewood in major cities should be completed soon.
, what we have to consider now is not the sales issue, but the production output issue.
At present, ten tunnels are excavated at the same time, and the speed is not very fast. Only more than 2,000 baskets of coal are produced every day, and each basket weighs about 30 kilograms. In fact, it can only produce about 6,000 kilograms a day. If all the coal cakes are used for heating in Beijing,
In terms of fuel, a metropolis with a population of one million requires hundreds of thousands of kilograms a day. It is not yet widely available, so it can barely be supplied. Once the common people agree, such a small amount of output will never be enough to supply, let alone expand the market.
Arrive at the capitals of the southern states.
Of course, Su Jin also knew that the market in the Song Dynasty was not his own. The success of Baoshan coal cakes would inevitably drive up the sales of coal in Shanxi, Henan and other places. And there was no lack of high-quality coal elsewhere, and according to the invited coal mining master
, the large coal mine in Hebi, Henan has found a way to turn inferior coal into high-quality coal with less smoke. It can be done by washing or sorting, or even breaking the raw coal into powder and mixing it with secret ingredients.
It can also reduce smoke.
But Su Jin is not worried. With the speed of coal production in the Song Dynasty, the supply will exceed demand for at least a hundred years. Moreover, Su Ji is taking the brand route. Baoshan coal cakes are the first to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. No matter when, their own sales will not
becomes a problem.
Over there in the Refining Valley, the refining of kerosene is accumulating at a rate of about fifteen barrels per day. Although the output is not high, there is no doubt about the specifications of kerosene. It seems to be a loss-making business, but Su Jin knows that kerosene is something that
No one knows when he will be able to turn things around and achieve greater profits, and Su Jin
He also had selfish motives, except for the part he agreed to supply to Yanzhou Di Qing, he hid the rest in the cave warehouse. It would be good to sell this thing to the imperial court, but Su Jin was unwilling to do so. Besides, the imperial court also had several people in other places.
Being in a place where kerosene is refined, you don’t have to worry about it.
There is another thing that makes Su Jin happy, and that is the residue produced by oil refining. Su Jin knows that it is asphalt oil. In this era, what he sees every day is the bumpy official road. When it rains and snows, it is difficult to walk, but good
A small amount of bluestone and blue brick road is too expensive, so asphalt can be used to pave the road; in the past few months from the beginning of oil refining to now, Su Jin ordered all the asphalt produced to be laid on the road opened for the entry and exit of Baoshan.
Half of the avenue has been turned into an asphalt road, and it is still smooth in rainy and snowy days, ensuring the entry and exit of coal cakes and supplies.
Su Jin's goal is to use asphalt to pave all the official roads of the Northwest Fourth Road. By then, whether it is transporting supplies or marching and fighting, mobility will be greatly increased, and the entire Northwest Fourth Road will become smooth and congested. No need to look at it anymore.
What a look from God.
On the third day after Su Jin returned to Qinzhou, the censor Liang Jian and the censor Wang Gongchen came closely following Su Jin's footsteps. The arrival of these two people surprised Su Jin.
, but obviously not for myself.
Su Jin didn't have a deep impression of Liang Jian and Wang Gongchen. Most of the admonishers in Yushitai were the characters that everyone was afraid of avoiding. In Yushitai, Su Jin was only acquainted with Ouyang Xiu, but he didn't like the other people.
He also chose the strategy of keeping a distance, so that these two people would not come by accident.
In the evening, Su Jin hosted a banquet for the two of them. During the banquet, the two informed Su Jin of the purpose of their trip. On the morning of Su Jin's departure from Beijing, Liang Jian went to court to impeach Teng Zongliang, the magistrate of Jingzhou on Jingyuan Road. In the Song Dynasty,
Officials above the level of Zhoufu Road will have the right to spend a large amount of money, called "minister's money", which is similar to money such as entertainment expenses in later generations, such as the hospitality and accommodation provided by the superior officials during their inspections, and for their subordinates
Rewards, as well as money such as government officials’ holiday dinners, etc., all fall into the category of ministerial money.
It's not that Teng Zongliang, the magistrate of Jingzhou, pocketed the 160,000 ministerial money allocated by the Third Division, but that he spent the 160,000 money on things he shouldn't have spent. He used the money to have banquets with his subordinates, and still
Jingzhou built several halls and pavilions, and his staff, who generally liked to sing about the wind and moonlight, had banquets and had fun in them. They lived a leisurely life and spent all the money of 160,000 ministers.
Every year, the Yushitai inspects various behaviors of officials during the year, including the reconciliation of the accounts of ministers' money. However, this gentleman destroyed the account books after the inspectors arrived, falsely claiming that they were lost during the war. This is a fatal proof.
Such a trivial matter might not be considered a big deal in a prosperous year, but now that everyone in the Song Dynasty is tightening their belts, Teng Zongliang's behavior is somewhat inappropriate; not to mention that this is a sensitive period, and the imperial court
The New Deal is in full swing, and Teng Zongliang and Fan Zhongyan have a very good relationship. They are a pair of close friends who appreciate each other. If their buttocks are not clean at this time, they will obviously be found out.
In the court, facing Liang Jian's impeachment, Fan Zhongyan couldn't defend Teng Zongliang at all. He only cursed in his heart: Teng Zijing, Teng Zijing, when is it bad for you to make trouble, but you are making trouble at this time, I can't protect you even if I want to, not only can't I protect you.
Guarantee you, I can only add insult to injury.
So Fan Zhongyan had no choice but to second the proposal and proposed that Teng Zijing be demoted to Fengxiang Prefecture. Although they were also at the state level, Fengxiang and Jingzhou must have been simply small market towns compared to big cities, and their power status had plummeted.
But how could Du Yan take advantage of Teng Zijing so much? He immediately asked Wang Gongchen to discuss it again. Wang Gongchen suggested that Teng Zijing be demoted to the common people and never be used again on the grounds that he was sitting too lightly. Zhao Zhen considered it again and again, and decided to
A balanced strategy not only took care of Fan Zhongyan's face, but also expressed Da's attitude towards rectification of officials, so he demoted Teng Zongliang to Baling County, Yuezhou. At this time, Teng Zongliang was dismissed three times in a row, and was directly dismissed from the mayor of a big city.
Arriving at the head of the township in the marginal mountainous area.
After Su Jin heard this, he suddenly remembered the famous work "Yueyang Tower" by Fan Zhongyan that he had learned in middle school: In the spring of the fourth year of Qingli, Teng Zijing was relegated to Baling County... It turned out that this gentleman was relegated to Baling County for abusing public funds, which was not true.
It's not very glorious, but this guy has great ideas. When he arrived in Baling County, he rebuilt the Yueyang Tower to carry out political achievements. He also invited Fan Zhongyan to take notes. He was a person with a lively mind. At least this person was originally named, but later generations also
If you leave your name, you can still make some money.
"Master Su, the two of us are here to read out the imperial decree to Teng Zongliang. When the emperor was leaving, he specifically asked us to come to Qinzhou to say hello to you. Jingzhou is your subordinate. Because Teng Zongliang abused the minister's money in
First of all, your lord, your new envoy is behind you. Your Majesty, please don’t blame yourself, Sir Su. The fault of this person will be your fault." Liang Jian said with a hint of a smile but not a smile.
Su Jin chuckled and said: "Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. However, I have neglected my duty. I will plead guilty to the confession. Teng Zijing will naturally be punished if he has done something wrong. Being banished to Baling County is already a sign of mercy from the Emperor." [
Wang Gongchen said with a smile: "I have heard for a long time that Mr. Su understands the righteousness, and today he is indeed worthy of his name. Having said that, if Teng Zijing had not been friends with Mr. Fan, I am afraid that he would not be so lucky this time. This matter was also criticized by everyone in the court.
, Officials all said that Mr. Fan was unfair in his dealings. During the New Government, many officials were dismissed from their posts due to minor offenses, while his good friend Teng Zongliang had some offenses but still retained his official status. This move is somewhat suspected of being strict on the outside but loose on the inside."
Su Jin knew that they were talking nonsense. As long as he echoed it and said one or two bad things about Fan Zhongyan, soon the capital would be buzzing with news that he was dissatisfied with Fan Zhongyan. How could such tricks lead to people who knew more and more about these people's urinary behavior?
Su Jin deceived.
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Su Jin smiled and said: "I only care about the affairs of the northwest and northwest. I am very busy with my own affairs, so how can I take care of others? Besides, the New Deal is a matter agreed upon by the emperor and several privy councilors. How can I do that?"
It’s our duty to speak; you two don’t know that I have already issued an order that officials of all sizes within the jurisdiction of Qinfeng Road and Jingyuan Road will be slapped twenty times in the face if they talk nonsense about the New Deal.”
Wang Gongchen quickly shut up. He had heard that Su Jin was a stupid young man. If he kept talking nonsense and got slapped twenty times by this stupid young man, it would be extremely embarrassing.