After hearing this, Hu Changan hurriedly justified his name: "Your Majesty, what I am mining now is not any known ore, but a brand new mineral, called coal. ”

"It can be used as fuel like charcoal. But compared to charcoal, my coal heats up better, not only has enough heat, but also burns for a long time. ”

"This coal can be used like charcoal for heating thousands of households, and it can also be used in industries such as ironmaking to obtain higher temperatures."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was immediately interested.

I didn't expect that Hu Changan, this kid, could not only invent all kinds of strange and good things, but now even new minerals have been dug up?

"Oh, in that case, then you can show me it."

Hu Changan hurriedly ordered someone to take out a small pile of processed coal from the basket and set it on fire.

Suddenly, the original black coal revealed a touch of bright red, and it really burned!

Zhu Yuanzhang approached with his hand and touched it gently, and a wave of enthusiasm suddenly came to his face.

I didn't expect this to be a new mineral that can be burned!

At this time, Hu Changan also explained to Zhu Yuanzhang in a timely manner: "Your Majesty, this new mineral has a lot of benefits compared to the charcoal we generally use. ”

"Not only does this coal burn longer than ordinary charcoal, but it is also hotter than charcoal when burned, which is a rare treasure."

"If you want me to say, this coal is the blood of future industrialization."

"With this coal, I will definitely be able to develop more high-yield machinery in the future!"

Listening to Hu Changan's words, although Zhu Yuanzhang didn't quite understand the truth in it, he also heard that this coal is a good thing!

Fu Youde, who was on the side, saw Zhu Yuanzhang's happy appearance, and his eyes were anxious.

Could it be that Zhu Yuanzhang asked Hu Changan to raise the board high and put it down gently this time?

No, he doesn't allow it!

This rare opportunity, he must grasp!

Fu Youde hurriedly stepped out of the ranks, pointed at Hu Changan and said angrily: "Your Majesty, even if Hu Shilang discovers the new mine, it is an indisputable fact that he recruited nearby villagers, who can guarantee that Hu Shilang is not covering up people's eyes and ears and plotting to rebel?" ”

After hearing this, Hu Changan hurriedly retorted loudly: "General Fu, this is wrong. Look at these peasants, which one of them is wearing iron armor? ”

"All I gave them was a shovel for mining. If you want to say that this is also a tool for rebellion, then I, Hu, have nothing to say! ”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the two who were arguing, and waved his hand at the brocade guard he brought: "Search!" ”

Although the suspicion of Hu Changan's rebellion has been basically dispelled, Zhu Yuanzhang still has to check again.

This is not only to explain to everyone, but also to reassure himself.

After a while, Jin Yiwei came to reply with a bundle of shovels: "Your Majesty, we have turned over this piece of land, and we have found nothing but these shovels. ”

As he spoke, Jin Yiwei put the shovel on the ground for everyone to check.

The shovels had clearly been used, and there were still traces of black coal on them.

It was said that it was a rebellion, and these shovels were the first to refuse.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the villagers standing in the open space and said, "Everyone, I don't know what Hu Shilang is doing when he came to you, have you been coerced by Hu Shilang?" ”

At first, everyone was afraid of the emperor's authority, and they hesitated to speak.

However, under Zhu Yuanzhang's encouraging eyes, everyone gradually let go of their hands and feet, and they started talking about each other.

"Before, Hu Shilang called people to come to the village one by one to publicize and let us dig coal, and we heard that the treatment was good, so we came."

"Hey, where is the coercion, Hu Shilang treats us well, every day is a big meat steamed bun waiting, I don't want to go back."

"Not only do we eat well, but Hu Shilang also pays us 200 yuan every day! Being able to get so much salary is enough for us to have a happy New Year! ”

Where is this rebellion, it is clear that well-wishers are solving the employment of the people!

Now that there are human and material evidence, Fu Youde has nothing to say.

Looking at Fu Youde's uncalm face, Hu Changan took advantage of the victory to pursue: "General Fu, you say that I am rebelling, where is your basis?" Those with empty mouths and white teeth can't defile people's innocence! ”

In fact, Hu Changan was still a little angry.

Whoever is working in a good manner, but is suddenly deducted a big hat of rebellion, will be angry.

At this time, Fu Youde was completely speechless.

Looking at the silent Fu Youde, Zhu Yuanzhang was also a little displeased.

Originally, he thought that something big had happened, but he didn't expect that Hu Shilang was mining well, and Fu Youde and Li Shanchang came to find fault.

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Fu Youde unhappily: "You will tell me next time when you have a good investigation clearly." ”

"Hu Changan exposed you and Li Shanchang's seizure of the land before, I thought you would reflect at home, but I didn't expect you to hate Hu Changan, and you have nothing to do all day long to find trouble for others?"

"Hu Chang'an is doing things for the people, what about you? Lying all day long on the previous merit book, fish and flesh people, you should be ashamed! ”

Zhu Yuanzhang's words were very serious.

Fu Youde was a general who fought the world with Zhu Yuanzhang before, and Zhu Yuanzhang has always treated him as an equal, and rarely oppresses people with the emperor's style.

This time Zhu Yuanzhang is really popular.

It is a shame for a man who has made a contribution to the founding of the country and oppresses an official who does practical things for the people!

In the face of Zhu Yuanzhang's anger, Fu Youde did not dare to come out, and Nuo Nuo lowered his head.

This time, it's really kicked to the iron plate.

Zhu Yuanzhang was still angry, and yelled at Fu Youde: "You have thought about it behind closed doors after you go back to me!" This time, I will dispatch troops and send generals privately, and I will punish you for half a year. ”

Fu Youde's face was suddenly full of bitterness.

Originally, the silver was small, and now I have to pay half a year of fine, but it is really worse!

It seems that only a few new concubines can be sold.

This time, I really lost my wife and broke my soldiers!

Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the soldiers to retreat, looked at Hu Changan again and said, "Hu Aiqing, I'm sorry this time, I will let you suffer the disaster without reason." Why don't I inscribe a plaque for you in a few days? ”

When Hu Changan heard this, he was immediately overjoyed.

No matter how Zhu Yuanzhang writes, if you can get a royal plaque, it will be very useful!

This proves that you are the person covered by the emperor, and if you walk on the road, you will have a green light all the way.

Petty officials don't dare to say no easily, and even big officials have to weigh again and again if they want to move you.

That's a great thing!

Hu Changan hurriedly knelt down and thanked him: "Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness, the minister will definitely work hard to build the mine and satisfy Your Majesty!" ”

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he also nodded with satisfaction.

Seeing that the matter was over, Zhu Yuanzhang also rode his horse towards the capital under the respectful eyes of everyone.