Chapter 214: Emperor Qianwu's Ambition
Selling refined salt, Li Changfeng is tantamount to digging the foundation of the Wang family, but the Zhao family is still safe and sound, how could Li Changfeng let go of this family who repeatedly wanted to put him to death.
Now that I have the opportunity, I naturally want to take revenge back.
Emperor Qianwu understood his thoughts, and he also wanted to clean up the Zhao family, but he still had some concerns, and after pondering for a while, he said: "Changfeng, I know that you have secretly acquired many coal mines a long time ago, but they are all small coal mines, how much coal can be produced?" Can you compete with the Zhao family? ”
Li Changfeng shook his head: "Small coal mine? Father, it seems that you don't know much about these coal mines, in fact, these coal mines are not small at all, but they are difficult to mine and costly, and the Zhao family can't look down on them. ”
When he first acquired coal mines, he studied the characteristics of Zhaojia coal mines, most of which were open-pit coal mines, and mining was very simple.
Those that were in the crypts, or those covered with thick layers of rock, were abandoned by them and fell into the hands of other small wealthy merchants.
That's what gave him the opportunity to acquire.
In fact, the reserves of these coal mines are very impressive.
Li Changfeng introduced this point to Emperor Qianwu in detail.
"As you said, mining is difficult and costly, how can you compete with the Zhao family?" Emperor Qianwu was puzzled, he didn't believe that Li Changfeng would fight an unprepared battle.
"Father, have you forgotten that we have gunpowder? Mountains can be blown up, but the rock layers above the coal mine can't be blown up? Li Changfeng said with a smile.
Emperor Qianwu suddenly said: "Yes, how did I forget this stubble, when you were in Shangzhou to control the water, you could blow up the mountains." ”
Li Changfeng said coldly: "So there is no need to worry about coal production at all, because the Zhao family has controlled the supply of the coal market in recent years, the price is outrageously high, it is simply sucking the blood of the people, and it is time to break the monopoly and liquidate them!" ”
At this time, Emperor Qianwu was completely relieved.
The domineering spirit of a generation of male lords erupted on his body, and he said with a cold expression: "I understand what you mean, the Zhao family will inevitably jump over the wall in a hurry when honeycomb coal is listed in large quantities, and we have to make preparations." ”
Speaking of this, Emperor Qianwu looked at Gao Dali, and said with murderous aura: "You immediately mobilize relevant manpower and stare the Zhao family to death, if you dare to do anything rebellious, you will kill me if you find evidence!" ”
Now that the artillery battalion has formed a terrible combat effectiveness, and the musket battalion has also delivered some muskets, and is seizing the time to train, Emperor Qianwu has the confidence to no longer be as jealous of the Eight Great Families as before.
Of course, the most important thing is that Emperor Qianwu was afraid that the Zhao family dog would jump over the wall and assassinate Li Changfeng like before.
This is something he will never allow to happen.
Gao Dali has followed Emperor Qianwu for so many years, so he naturally understands what he is thinking, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, rest assured, whoever dares to have crooked thoughts about the palace will kill him!" ”
With Emperor Qianwu's backing, Li Changfeng didn't have many worries, and the purpose of this trip was achieved, so he said goodbye to Emperor Qianwu.
"Father, the sons will not bother you to deal with state affairs, and the sons will go to Jingren Palace to see the mother and sister."
"Well, go ahead, it's time to see them."
Emperor Qianwu waved his hand, and Li Changfeng bowed slightly.
When he walked back, Emperor Qianwu looked at the honeycomb coal left by Li Changfeng, and his eyes were boiling.
"First the Wang family, then the Zhao family...... With the help of Changfeng, the Eight Great Families, I will have to uproot you sooner or later! ”
……
Leaving the imperial study, a cold wind blew in his face.
At this point, the snow is falling heavier.
The entire palace was covered in silver, and thick cotton curtains hung on the gates, and the guards at the gates were covered with snowflakes, and bursts of white mist exhaled from their mouths and noses.
The eunuchs and palace maids he met along the way saluted respectfully when they saw Li Changfeng, and their eyes were full of admiration and awe when they looked at him.
Li Changfeng is now the most powerful prince in the entire Daqian, doing all kinds of incredible things, and he has no arrogance against the palace maids and eunuchs guarding these low-level people.
Li Changfeng's mother, Concubine Lin's sister Li Mingzhu, also because of Li Changfeng, has greatly improved her status in the palace, and she faintly has the momentum of being the first person under the queen.
But Concubine Lin and Li Mingzhu, who were once powerful, are still as gentle and humble as before, and have never bullied others, and they have a very good reputation in the palace.
This caused the people in the palace to love and respect Li Changfeng even more.
Li Changfeng responded with a gentle smile along the way, and when he came to Jingren Palace, he smelled a smell of hot pot and couldn't help but smile.
Now don't talk about the capital, even the palace is popular with hot pot.
However, there are so many concubines in the harem, the output of vegetables is limited and the price is high, although Li Changfeng does not want to pay a penny for the vegetables given to Emperor Qianwu, but Emperor Qianwu does not ask for them without limits.
In the entire palace, except for the fact that he can enjoy green vegetables to his heart's content, only the queen and Concubine Lin have this qualification.
Others want to eat?
Sorry, buy it yourself!
Li Changfeng was very satisfied with this, after all, this was white silver.
"Mother! Mingzhu, I've come to see you! ”
Li Changfeng grinned, pushed open the door of the main hall and walked in, and suddenly felt three pairs of eyes look over.
Li Changfeng was stunned for a moment.
I saw Concubine Lin, Li Mingzhu, and the queen sitting around eating hot pot, with many verdant fresh vegetables on the table.
Seeing Li Changfeng coming, Concubine Lin and Li Mingzhu were overjoyed, and Empress Murong smiled gently, as if she was looking at her son.
Li Changfeng hurriedly bowed and bowed.
"Erchen meets the queen!"
Empress Murong Shi Shiran got up and came to Li Changfeng to help him up personally.
"Get up, kid."
Li Changfeng got up, Empress Murong glanced up and down, and then pulled Li Changfeng and walked to the table.
"It's better to come early than to come at a good time, just in time to dine with us."
The smile on Empress Murong's face was not the slightest false, as if she really loved Li Changfeng very much, and her gentle smile made people feel like a spring breeze.
Li Changfeng felt helpless in his heart.
Empress Murong is indeed a very virtuous woman, and she can definitely be called a woman with the qualifications of a mother.
The predecessor was taken care of when he was in the palace, and when the mother concubine was suppressed by other concubines at that time, Queen Murong also repeatedly upheld justice.
Li Changfeng respects her very much, and it is difficult to have malicious intent now.
But the problem is that anyone with a discerning eye can see that now he is the son of Empress Murong and the eldest son of the great Qianyan, Li Chengye, the biggest obstacle to inheriting the unification.
In this case, how sincere can Queen Murong be?
Can it still be the same as before?
Father, the emperor, knows that this prince is not interested in the position of the crown prince, why do you keep hanging like this, so that all the princes are worried about it?
Li Changfeng sighed secretly, but he couldn't see the slightest clue on the surface, and said with a wry smile: "Queen Mother, the hot pot that Erchen just ate with his father is really unsuitable now." ”
(End of chapter)