Liu E knew that Zhang Junping was very trusted and loved by Zhao Heng, but she didn't expect that Zhang Junping's status in Zhao Heng's heart was so high.

Even for such a big thing as misappropriation of military supplies, Zhao Heng just laughed and scolded, and Zhang Junping caused trouble for him.

There are two sides to everything, there is no good or bad ability to do things, the difference lies in the perspective from which the person who looks at the problem looks at it.

Therefore, Liu Mei embezzled military supplies, and the three powerful families used military supplies to relieve the people, some people said that it was good, and some people scolded their mothers.

"What do you think about this?"

"Kou Xiang, that Liu Mei relied on the grace of the saint and His Majesty to act too recklessly, and even dared to move military supplies! This matter must not be spared! ”

"Then Liu Mei used military supplies for disaster relief, not to mention Gao, Yang, and Cao's three families used money to buy military cotton clothes, 400,000 yuan, and handed over to the three divisions with a lot of money, I don't think there's anything wrong with this!"

Kou Zhun did not rush to express his opinion, but listened with a smile to where the ministers were arguing.

This is not a political hall, but Kou Zhun's mansion, a group of ministers led by Kou Zhun, after knowing that Gao Yang Cao's three families took cotton clothes for disaster relief, they came to Kou Zhun to discuss the policy.

After everyone's argument stopped, Kou Zhun asked lightly: "Everyone, do you remember what is the purpose of my appointment as an official?" ”

"Naturally, it is reported to the court and the people are reassured!"

"Ask for your life!"

"Huh! Since you still remember the purpose of being an official, what is there to argue about this matter? Kou Zhun stroked his beard and smiled.

"What does Kou Xianggong mean that this matter will not be investigated?"

"Although it is against the law of the country to embezzle military cotton clothes, the people who will benefit after all are those who have no food and clothing, and the court has not suffered losses because of this!

Therefore, not only will this matter not be investigated, once the official family is asked, we will have to say a thing or two for Liu Mei and Gao Yang Cao's three families! Kou Zhun said softly, but unquestionably.

At this time, it should be the period when Kou Zhun has the highest prestige, and it can be said to be the peak moment.

Naturally, no one refuted what was said.

Some people may say that Kou Zhun has already reached the peak, and long before the Tanyuan Alliance, Kou Zhun was already the prime minister.

In fact, prestige is sometimes not just based on status, especially civil officials, before the Tanyuan Alliance, although Kou Zhun was the prime minister, he could not be said to be the peak.

It can only be said that the official position has reached its peak, and its prestige is far less than it is now.

Kou Zhun was reinstated and re-appointed as the prime minister, which can be said to be the cheers of the Manchu Dynasty, and the people of Kaifeng Mansion knew the news, and they all ran around to tell each other and cheer and celebrate.

At this time, Kou Zhun did not dare to raise his head when he suppressed the ghosts in the court with the power of one person.

It's not too much to say that it's not too much, of course, prosperity must decline, and Kou Zhun's peak at this time is also destined to be degraded again.

Because, the existence of Kou Zhun has seriously threatened the authority of the emperor.

Now, Kou Zhun has set a charter for this matter, and the others naturally don't say anything more, and they bow down one after another.

……

The four major grain merchants left Zhang's Mansion and did not separate, but came to Li's house together.

"Go and invite Blacksmith Liu from Xicheng, as well as Blacksmith Wang and Blacksmith Sun, they will also be called over!" As soon as Li Youcai entered the door, he instructed the housekeeper to find the blacksmith.

Although the Li family does not have their own blacksmith, they all have familiar blacksmith shops.

Li Youcai and the four of them did not rush to discuss how to conduct business and how to distribute the market, but first brought in the blacksmith to verify whether Zhang Junping's manufacturing method was feasible.

Of course, there is also the cost of manufacturing this set of stoves, and you also need to communicate with the blacksmith.

The four of them were not afraid, the blacksmith would pass on the method of making the stove.

The status of their four major grain merchants today is not a kind of harmony and wealth, honesty and trustworthiness, but ruthless methods.

In the past, there was no shortage of human lives to pay tribute to the dragon kings of the four rivers of Kaifeng Mansion, such as Bianhe, Wuzhang River, Jinshui River, and Cai River.

It's just that when he meets Zhang Junping, who is more ruthless and unruly, he will be deflated.

Soon, the three blacksmiths were invited to the house by the butler.

"I've seen Li Yuanwai, Zhou Yuanwai, Ma Yuanwai, Sun Yuanwai!"

"Master Liu, how much does it cost for a set of stoves made by Zhang Guanren? How long does a set take? ”

Blacksmith Liu, who had already received Zhang Fu's notice, naturally would not hide it, and replied respectfully: "In addition to the four members, it takes two days to build a set of stoves, and four times is enough money!" ”

"Is it possible to make stoves by casting? How much does a set of furnaces cost? ”

"The casting method that Zhang Guanren said, with a small thought, is indeed feasible!

If you use the casting method to make stoves, as long as there are enough molds, a small master and apprentice can cast five sets of stoves a day!

If it costs, it's enough money! ”

"Tsk!" Li Youcai smashed his mouth, not very satisfied with Blacksmith Liu's words.

The main reason is that they are not satisfied with the price, a set of stoves costs three full money, which is too high for ordinary people to afford to use.

This is not Li Youcai's good heart, for the consideration of ordinary people.

Rather, the price of the stove is directly related to their business.

Li Youcai has been in business for many years, and he still has some vision and brains, and he keenly grasps the key point, that is, it is not the stove that really makes money, but the honeycomb coal business.

"Master Liu, it costs so much money to make stoves by casting method?"

"Outside the Zhou staff, Master Wang and Master Sun are all there!

How dare the little one deceive the four members!

It is really a set of stoves that cost sixty catties of iron, and now one catty of pig iron costs forty dollars!

In addition to the charcoal required for smelting pig iron, the labor three through money, the small penny is not much! Blacksmith Liu hurriedly bowed down and explained.

"Master Liu, we don't mean that you deceived us and asked for more money!

It's true, a set of stoves has three dollars, and the people of Kaifeng Mansion can't afford to use it!

I think Liu Dajiang also knows that this set of stoves that Zhang Guanren asked you to build is quite magical, after using it, you can burn charcoal, and the house is not only warmer than the brazier, but also has no peculiar smell!

If the people of Kaifeng Mansion can afford it, how many fewer people will die this winter?

Master Liu, if you can think of lowering the price, this is a great merit for countless living people! Li Youcai said to Blacksmith Liu with a sad and pitiful expression.

Buddhism began to flourish in the Tang Dynasty, cultivating the causes of this life, and obtaining blessings in the next life, which is the so-called accumulation of virtue, is still relatively popular among the people.

"This ......" Blacksmith Liu was a little moved, thinking about how to reduce the price.

"Li Yuanwai, if you want to reduce the price, the only way to reduce the amount of iron used in the stove is to reduce it!

It's just that in this way, there is no way to guarantee the quality of this stove! ”

"Isn't there a way to keep quality and lower the price?" Li Youcai asked.

At this time, Li Youcai's character is a conscientious businessman, so naturally he will not say, as long as the price is low, what quality does Lao Tzu want?

The quality is poor, and it will be bad after two years!