Changsun Mansion.
Main hall.
Li Ziye, who benefited himself at the expense of others, finally made the fourth prince Mu Bai, who had always been calm and calm, so angry that he couldn't sit still.
On the side, Murong saw that his brother was about to explode and hurriedly reached out to pull him away.
With so many people here, it would be bad to start a fight.
"Brother Li!"
Mu Bai said with burning eyes, "I haven't competed with Brother Li for more than a year. Why don't we go out and compete."
"Not going."
Hearing this, Li Ziye refused without hesitation.
Discuss?
Let’s talk shit!
He would be beaten if he went out, and he was not stupid.
Mu Bai stood there, glaring at the young man in front of him. If his gaze could kill someone, he would have been turned into a hornet's nest.
"Bai'er!"
On the main seat, Queen Changsun saw this and scolded, "Don't be rude."
"Brother."
Beside Mu Bai, Murong also grabbed his brother and forced him back to his seat.
Next to Li Ziye, the eldest grandson Fengyu was drinking tea with a cold sweat on his face, not daring to say anything or ask anything.
He can't afford to offend everyone here!
Unexpectedly, he, the majestic and dignified son of Prince Wu, would have such a humble day.
"Professor Li."
On the main seat, Queen Changsun looked at the young man in front of her and said sternly, "You have to think carefully. It's best to settle your marriage as early as possible. Otherwise, troubles like your eldest sister will probably happen again. I mean, you should understand.”
Hearing this, Li Ziye's expression became serious and he said, "I understand the Queen's intentions. Don't worry, I know this matter well."
"That's good."
Empress Changsun nodded and did not say much on this issue. She changed the subject and said, "Actually, I have invited Mr. Li here today for one more thing."
At this point, Queen Changsun's eyes narrowed slightly and she said, "Previously, Li Jiaoxi proposed that Bai'er build the Mineral Resources Department. What happened to exploit the oil reservoirs? I can understand. What you are doing in Mobei has been spread. All over the world, and the eight tribes in Mobei use crude oil to attack cities, His Majesty also intends to find oil reservoirs in Dashang territory and exploit them, but what is a coal mine? Is it worth spending so much effort to find it?"
"worth."
Li Ziye said sternly, "The Queen should know that in recent years, the winter has become longer and colder, and the people are struggling to make ends meet. Although we have speeded up the production of charcoal as much as possible, the supply of charcoal is still in short supply, and the price is also getting higher and higher. Gao, there is nothing we can do about it. After all, the consumption of charcoal is so great that ordinary people cannot afford to burn it for a whole winter. However, if we can find raw coal mines, this problem can be solved to a large extent."
At this point, Li Ziye paused and continued, "After mining, coal mines can be used for heating with simple processing, which is very convenient. The most important thing is that coal mines are naturally formed and have huge reserves. A large The raw coal from the coal mine is enough to supply the entire Dashang for several years, even more than ten years."
On the main seat, Queen Changsun was shocked when she heard this.
Over ten years?
On the side, the eldest grandson Nanqiao also reacted and was shocked.
She has been in business for many years, so she can certainly understand how amazing what the boy from the Li family said is.
If what Li Ziye said is true, this coal mine will become something that affects the national economy and people's livelihood of the entire Dashang.
Correspondingly, the wealth it can bring is limitless.
"I see."
On the main seat, Queen Changsun recovered from the shock and said in disbelief, "I still didn't understand before. Li Jiaoxi was obviously on good terms with Bai'er, but he taught the eleventh prince how to resist the Mobei cavalry. , It turns out that what Professor Li left to Bai'er far exceeds any military exploits."
After saying this, Empress Changsun stood up, bowed to the young man in front of her, and said, "I will remember this kindness."
This is a great favor, a favor that can change the structure of the court.
"Don't!"
On the seat, Li Ziye jumped up in fright when he saw this, and hurriedly ran away, not daring to accept this gift. He smiled bitterly and said, "Queen, you are an elder. I, a junior, cannot bear your gift, and my life will be shortened." .”
"elder sister."
Next to the main seat, eldest son Nanqiao couldn't help but smile when he saw someone's scared look and said, "What Mr. Li said makes sense, so don't scare him."
Not far away, Murong seemed to understand something, and his heart was filled with confusion.
It turned out that Professor Li had given his brother such a great favor.
aside.
Mu Bai stared at the young man in front of him, his eyes also becoming complicated.
He had not said this before when he proposed the creation of a Minerals Division.
"Little guy, why are you so generous this time?"
Next to the main seat, the eldest grandson Nanqiao put down the tea cup in his hand and said with a smile, "I remember that at the beginning, my eldest grandson's family wanted to do some business cooperation with your Li family, but you were always pushing back and fussing over it. Now, with such a huge deal, Giving away wealth as you say is not your style."
"Is there nothing I can do about it?"
Li Ziye smiled bitterly and said truthfully, "Dashang's law does not allow private mining. Although no one knew about the coal mine before, it is still a mine. I don't dare to take advantage of the law's loopholes. After thinking about it, I decided to give it to Si Your Highness, the Fourth Highness eats meat, why can't he leave some soup for my Li family?"
In the hall, Queen Changsun and others couldn't help laughing when they heard this.
These words are very real.
"Bai'er."
Empress Changsun moved her gaze to look at her legitimate son not far away, and reminded, "Don't let down Professor Li's wishes. This matter must be done well."
"Um."
Mu Bai nodded slightly and responded.
"What about the method of prospecting and mining?" Changsun Nanqiao said with a smile.
"I will inform the Fourth Highness in detail." Li Ziye responded helplessly.
In this era, with limited technology, we can only find open-pit coal mines. It’s not difficult, I can do it.
Speaking of which, he really knows how to do everything except martial arts.
Depressed, Li Ziye picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea to calm down his sad mood.
While sitting in his seat, Mu Bai seemed to remember something. He looked at the young man in front of him and asked, "Brother Li, how is the progress of your Flying Immortal Art?"
"The forty-fifth level of change." Li Ziye replied casually.
"So fast?" Mu Bai said in surprise.
"hey-hey."
Li Ziye smiled, with a look of pride on his face, and said, "Aren't you awesome?"
"Let's fight, shall we?"
Mu Bai said seriously, "You must compete with more masters!"
"don't want."
Li Ziye shook his head like a rattle and said, "I can't beat you."
"It doesn't matter if you can't beat it, just try your best."
Mu Bai said seriously, "The strength of Huo Lin'er and I should be between equals. If you want to defeat Huo Lin'er, you must pass my level."
Hearing this, Li Ziye looked hesitant.
It seems that there is some truth.
How about making gestures?
On the main seat.
Queen Changsun looked puzzled, what Huo Lin'er?
On the side, the eldest grandson Nanqiao saw this and explained softly, "Sister, who is in the palace, may not know that the master of the third son of the Li family, Plum Blossom Sword Immortal, has an agreement with the old master of the Suzaku Sect. One year later, this little guy will have an agreement with the old master of the Suzaku Sect. There seems to be some bets on the match between the Saint Huo Lin'er of the Vermillion Bird Sect, but I don't know the specific situation."
"There is such a thing."
Queen Changsun heard this and said in surprise.
She had heard Bai'er say that Professor Li's martial arts talent was actually very average and not as outstanding as the outside world said.
"good!"
On the seat, Li Ziye stood up and said with great momentum, "Just hit me!"
