In Li Ji's igloo, after Luo Zhang finished speaking, the entire igloo became eerily quiet. He could only hear the rapid breathing of everyone. Luo Zhang was not surprised by this and found something that could replace firewood. The meaning can be imagined, and no fool here can see the potential benefits.
Although military attachés are less circuitous than civilian officials, it does not mean that they do not care about interests. Only when there are interests can everyone unite together. This applies no matter where they are placed.
The reason why military attaches have cohesion is that they have to cooperate with each other and look after each other on the battlefield to achieve victory and everyone has military exploits.
Civil servants must take the initiative in the court and support each other in order to overwhelm the military attachés and gain power.
Although the situations of the two are different, in the final analysis, their fundamental interests are the same.
When everyone sat at the table again, everyone's eyes were fixed on Luo Zhang, waiting for Luo Zhang to say something.
Luo Zhang poured himself a cup of tea again and drank it, then said: "You have all seen this thing. It is a kind of fuel that can replace firewood. I don't need to say more about its value. You also know it, and this matter is only for the time being." Those of us know, I mean, when the war is over and the rewards are received, we will all propose to His Majesty and choose this piece of land as our respective fiefdoms. With so many of us, we should be able to cover this large area of land. By then, the coal in this land will belong to just a few of us. This coal will definitely be sold at a good price. When the money is sold and there is profit, we will add two to one and make five, and everyone will share it equally. What do you think?"
After hearing Luo Zhang's words, everyone looked at each other and finally nodded in agreement.
"But one thing you should pay attention to is to warn the soldiers below not to talk nonsense. If anyone asks what this is, tell them that it was specially given to us by the Tang Army because the gods were afraid that we would freeze. Don't say anything else. Just say If there is too much, if it spreads to the ears of others, it will not be easy for us to use this land as a fiefdom. Maybe someone will take advantage of it first, and we won't make any money by then. Don't blame me. Ah!" Luo Zhang warned.
When the veterans heard this, they showed ferocious looks in their eyes. Obviously, Luo Zhang's words made them more vigilant. At the same time, they also regarded the coal here as their own. Anyone who wants to touch their interests must do it. court death!
"Luo Zhang, don't worry, this matter is on our shoulders. If anyone wants to get involved, I will chop off their feet!" Yuchi Jingde said with a fierce look in his eyes.
"That's right, I will chop off the claws of anyone who dares to reach out!" Niu Jinda followed closely.
"Luo Zhang, are you trying to involve Li Jing in this matter?" Li Ji said at this time.
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and looked at Luo Zhang one after another: "La, of course we have to pull him in. If we don't take him with us, if he finds out about it later, he will definitely have a grudge against us. This is not good. Share a share." It’s nothing to give him, there is a lot of coal here, even if we risk our lives to mine it, we won’t be able to finish it for several generations, so don’t worry about it being a one-time deal!”
"Are you telling the truth?" Cheng Yaojin exclaimed.
"Of course it's true. I can guarantee this for you!" Luo Zhang said cheerfully.
"In that case, it doesn't matter. When the wind and snow stop, I will send a message to Li Jing and ask him to come. We will discuss the matter of marching into the army. I will also inform him of this matter by the way!" Li Ji He nodded.
Everyone agreed in unison.
"You are all my uncles. I will explain to you here. It's just a small amount of money here. I will help you make a lot of money in the future. I hope all uncles can support me!" Luo Zhang directed at everyone. He cupped his hands and said something that stunned everyone.
"Is this still small money? Are you kidding us?" Cheng Yaojin said with a smile.
"Luo Zhang, don't be too ambitious. This is not a small amount of money. Do you know how much it would cost if there really was coal here that you said could not be mined for generations?" Yuchi Jingde added.
"Of course I know that you may not believe what I say now, but you will know in the future. Let's wait and see!" Luo Zhang said slowly. It is useless to say more now. It is still the same sentence, we will wait and see.
After the discussion was completed, Luo Zhang did not stay here any longer, but carried the basket of coal back to Sun Simiao's igloo.
The reason why Luo Zhang roped in Cheng Yaojin and others was because he had his own considerations. Luo Zhang had previously thought of eating this land by himself, but this land was too big, and it was impossible for His Majesty to give him such a large land as a gift. Fiefdom was a benefit that only princes could enjoy. There would be no kings with different surnames in the Tang Dynasty.
If he waits for him to develop this place and transport a large amount of coal to Chang'an, the things here will definitely be known to others. Instead of letting others take advantage, it is better to let his own people take advantage and make money together with a bunch of uncles.
And the family behind them will also become a big help to him, which is equivalent to tying them to him and getting them into a chariot. This is much stronger than any other relationship.
In Sun Simiao's igloo, they saw Luo Zhang walking in with a basket on his back. Sun Simiao and Lao Duwu both looked at him with strange eyes. They didn't know what was going on with Luo Zhang, and they were all stunned.
"Isn't Luo Zhang stupid?" Old Poison looked at Sun Simiao and said.
"It's not like that. His eyes are bright and there's nothing unusual about his walking!" Sun Simiao looked at Luo Zhang and said.
"Then what happened to him?" Old Poison asked strangely.
"Perhaps he is thinking about something!" Sun Simiao said thoughtfully.
Perhaps the words of the two interrupted Luo Zhang's thoughts. When he looked up at Sun Simiao and Lao Duwu, he couldn't help but said, "Why are you looking at me like this?"
"We still want to ask you. You've been standing there for a long time, motionless. I thought you were evil or a fool!" Old Poison teased.
"Uh, I was just thinking about something!" Luo Zhang couldn't laugh or cry.
"What is that thing you are carrying on your back? You haven't put it down for a long time. Is it a treasure?" Old Poison looked at the basket on Luo Zhang's back and asked.
"Hahaha, you are right, this is indeed a treasure, a treasure for making a fortune!" Luo Zhang said as he put down the basket, took out a few pieces and threw them into the bonfire in the igloo.
Seeing this, Lao Duwu and Sun Simiao gathered around, wondering why Luo Zhang did this.
Without waiting for Luo Zhang to explain, the answer was quickly revealed. Just like before, in just one cup of tea, the coal was ignited by firewood and glowed with a faint blue fire, which surprised the onlookers Lao Duwu and Sun Simiao.
"Luo Zhang, what did you just throw in? How could it burn?" Old Poison said in surprise.
At that moment, Luo Zhang explained the role of coal. After listening to it, not only the old poisoner was amazed, but Sun Simiao also sighed, there are all kinds of wonders in the world, who would have thought that such a black stone could be burned?
