Three days passed in a blink of an eye. It was already December and the weather was getting colder.
It's snowing everywhere in Jixian County.
The cold weather and continued heavy snowfall have made firewood more expensive. Some people who were conservative and did not use briquettes also bought coal stoves and briquettes because of the heavy snow.
Bai Youyou's briquettes and coal stoves continued to explode.
Of course, compared to the excitement of the first day, the follow-up was a bit worse, but it stabilized. Especially with Wei Polu's escort on behalf of the Youzhou government, and Wei Polu's allocation of coal mines to Bai Youyou, there are sufficient coal resources for making briquettes.
It is easy to imitate briquettes and coal stoves, but the resources are real and irreplaceable, and not everyone can get them.
Just like that, everything goes smoothly in the briquette business.
Bai Youyou was busy expanding, first to expand near Ji County, and arranged people from each county to be responsible for setting up sales points, building factories to make briquettes, etc.
With the guards covering the road, the whole journey was completely smooth.
Under such a premise, the briquette business spread rapidly in Youzhou.
Zhao Shan is also waiting for fishing arrangements.
On this day, Wei Polu came to the backyard of the shop. When he saw Zhao Shanhou, he solemnly saluted and said, "Your Majesty, I have a secret report."
Zhao Shan was a little surprised.
Wei Polu even reported the arrangements involving the assassination directly without making any secret reports, and now he had to report them alone.
Could it be some big deal?
Zhao Shan asked the waiter to step back, his expression became serious, and he solemnly said: "What does Mr. Wei have to report?"
Wei Polu said in a deep voice: "It's about briquettes."
"Coal briquettes?"
Zhao Shan didn't think the briquettes were a big problem and asked with a smile: "Is there any problem?"
Wei Polu replied: "Your Majesty, Miss Bai is in charge of the briquettes. The coal mines in Youzhou provide free supply. The money earned from the briquettes is mainly kept in the Loyalty League, and less than 20% of the net profit is kept in the Youzhou government."
"It stands to reason that since Youzhou has benefited, I should keep quiet and make a fortune. I should take this opportunity to strengthen the army and deal with the possible war with the Northern Wei Dynasty. I should not talk too much."
"But when it comes to national interests, the veteran has to say."
"Miss Bai's Loyalty League continues to expand the sales of briquettes, making money with the help of the resources of the Daqian court, and giving away huge profits from the coal mine."
"If you sell one city and one place, that's it. It's nothing more than a small fortune."
"However, the sales of briquettes in one city after another, consumed by countless people, is a mountain of sand, and it is the benefit of a country that is extremely wealthy."
Wei Polu solemnly said: "It is quite dangerous for such a huge wealth to be concentrated in the hands of Miss Bai. In addition, the Loyalty Alliance is jealous of money and will reach out to get money. Such a thing is very inappropriate. Please be clear to your majesty." "
Zhao Shan understood immediately.
It turns out that it involves the issue of profit distribution of briquettes.
Zhao Shan thought about it carefully, nodded and said: "The issue mentioned by Mr. Wei is indeed the key, and I did make some oversights."
"This time, I want to give Youyou channels and opportunities to make money, and I will give you full assistance."
"Now it appears that there are huge loopholes."
"The matter is easy to handle. Since it is not included in the national treasury, the briquette business will be brought under the control of the imperial court. Except for Bai Youyou, the person in charge of the briquette management system will be given an official position."
"In short, the imperial court established the Coal Department, which started with local coal control and then the sale of briquettes. Coal no longer flows into the briquette business for free."
"If you need coal, you have to buy it with real money, and then make it into briquettes and sell them to make money."
"Comprehensively strengthen the court's control."
Zhao Shan asked: "What does Mr. Wei think of this arrangement?"
Wei Polu didn't have the slightest selfishness. After listening to Zhao Shan's arrangement, he said: "Your Majesty has taken back the sales of coal and briquettes to the imperial court, which is a great act of kindness. The imperial court must be strong-armed, and in the final analysis, it must be rich. Only with money can we do things and train troops. Fight. Otherwise, everything will be unsustainable."
Zhao Shan admired Wei Polu more and more. It was rare for such a person to do all things public without caring about personal interests.
The imperial court needs exactly the talents.
Arrangements for the establishment of the Coal Department can be made once he returns to the DPRK.
Zhao Shan suppressed his thoughts and changed the subject: "Old Wei, have you made a plan to lure the snake out of its hole?"
Wei Polu replied: "Your Majesty, I also want to report this matter."
Zhao Shan said: "What's the plan?"
Wei Polu said quickly: "I paid close attention to your Majesty's situation after entering Jixian County, and found that many unknown people have poured into Jixian County in recent days. The origin of some people is not yet clear."
"The only thing that is very clear is that there are definitely people from the Northern Wei Dynasty, because the appearance and clothing of the people in the Northern Wei Dynasty are completely different from our Daqian."
"Even if people from the Northern Wei Dynasty pretend to be merchants, there are suddenly too many merchants pouring in. This is a problem."
"It's impossible to judge who the other party is coming and how many people are coming. After all, it's impossible to completely figure it out."
Wei Polu continued: "Other than that, people from the south can't judge. It's possible for Wei Wang Zhao Fan to arrange people, as well as Jingzhou Chu Wang Zhao Rui, and even Wu Wang Zhao Gou and others are possible."
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "In a word, there are many people who want to target me, right?"
"yes!"
Wei Polu replied solemnly.
There was a look of expectation in Zhao Shan's eyes, and he said solemnly: "If these people don't come, I will be disappointed. Only when these people come, can I catch all those who have plots."
Wei Polu suggested: "It is related to your Majesty's safety. I suggest you be cautious. Should you arrange for someone to pretend to be your Majesty and lead them out first? Your Majesty does not have to go in person. Such an arrangement will ensure that everything is foolproof."
"Need not!"
Zhao Shan shook his head and analyzed: "If you arrange people to pretend, it means you don't even dare to show up. How can you attract people? If you scare the snake, you will waste the opportunity. I will personally come out and lure everyone out."
Wei Polu knew Zhao Shan's character, so he stopped trying to persuade him and said, "Everything depends on your majesty."
Zhao Shan said: "Xin Wei is old."
Wei Polu took out a map from his sleeve, placed it in front of Zhao Shan, pointed at the map and said: "Your Majesty, the specific plan is set at Qingshui River outside Ji County."
"This river has been in disrepair for a long time and the river bed is blocked."
"I plan to organize people to dredge ditches and clean rivers after spring. As long as the river cleaning is completed, the irrigation of one river can benefit countless people."
"I arranged for people to arrange the arrangements in Qingshui River in advance and announced that I would pick him up. As long as the arrangements continue, the news of His Majesty will naturally spread, and people with secret ideas will arrange it."
Wei Polu waved his hand, clenched his fist and said, "Take this opportunity to kill them all."
Zhao Shan praised: "The plan is feasible, but not only during the inspection of Qingshui River, the entire Liucheng must be on guard."
Wei Polu looked calm and said confidently: "From His Majesty's departure from the city, to His Majesty's inspection of Qingshui River, to His Majesty's return to Jixian County, the entire process has been arranged. I will make sure that nothing goes wrong. Since Your Majesty agrees, I will arrange for Shen Shi to be there tomorrow afternoon. Clearwater River Inspection.”
"Go!"
Zhao Shan nodded and answered.
Wei Polu turned around and left.
Zhao Shan was thinking about the briquettes and his plan to establish a coal department, so he called Bai Youyou over to talk about the future arrangements for the establishment of a coal department and the changes to the briquettes management system.
After hearing this, Bai Youyou said without hesitation: "My original intention in doing things is for Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty has established the Coal Department, and I have no objection to it."
"Besides, coal cannot be used for free. It is normal to buy it with money. Otherwise, His Majesty and the court will suffer the consequences. In addition, if the court recruits the operators of briquettes, the people of the Loyalty League will go crazy with joy."
"Yue Zhengchun, he always asks for news about His Majesty. He is an official fanatic."
"So I have no objection."
Bai Youyou smiled and said: "My only request is to continue doing things. Please allow your Majesty."
"That's right!"
Zhao Shan replied with a smile.
Bai Youyou was no longer worried and had nothing to do in the afternoon, so she stayed in the shop to accompany Zhao Shan.
The fun for two people is very simple and they can enjoy themselves anytime and anywhere.
While Zhao Shan and Bai Youyou were living a life that only envied mandarin ducks but not immortals, Wei Polu made arrangements and arranged for the government officials to prepare for their pick-up at Qingshui River.
Word spread.
Tuoba Jian was the first to get the news. He became ecstatic, feeling that the opportunity to assassinate Zhao Shan had come, and quickly made arrangements. Tuoba Jian arranged for people to investigate the situation near Qingshui River and prepare for the assassination of Zhao Shan.
Zhao Shan has Wei Polu by his side and someone to protect him, so he must be prepared.
While Tuoba Jian was actively preparing, the Sirius Cavalry also acted quickly.
At the same time, the southeast corner of Jixian City.
In an inn.
A middle-aged scribe with a thin body, a donkey face, and a big beard under his chin, gently swaying his feather fan with a calm expression, was sipping hot tea.
The middle-aged scribe named Lai Changqing was a counselor under Zhao Fan, King of Wei in Jizhou.
After the news of Zhao Shan going north came out, Lai Changqing also took the initiative to ask for help and came to Jixian to plan.
Lai Changqing has always prided himself on being an outstanding strategist, preferring to strike before others and not being impulsive. He arrived at Jixian early, witnessed the murder of Gongsun Yuan, and learned about the people from the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Lai Changqing has always hidden it.
He was waiting for the opportunity, waiting for Zhao Shan to finally let down his guard, waiting for the chance to make the final killing blow.
Crunch!
The door was pushed open, and a man in black entered and said, "Mr. Lai, the government has released news that Zhao Shan will inspect Qingshui River tomorrow afternoon. What should we do?"
Lai Changqing smiled softly and replied: "The government has released news that Zhao Shan wants to fish. Let's not be impatient. People in the Northern Wei Dynasty will be more impatient. Zhao Shan is not an ordinary person, and Wei Polu is even more scheming. Our people must calm down. Tomorrow By the Qingshui River, our people should adapt to changes and don't rush to take action."
"As you command!"
The man in black turned around and retreated.
Lai Changqing smiled softly and murmured: "Zhao Shan, if you release the news and fish for it, the reckless men in the Northern Wei Dynasty will take the bait. However, if you relax your vigilance after solving the assassination in the Northern Wei Dynasty, I will take advantage of it."
"I, Lai Changqing, will give you a surprise."
Laughter came from Lai Changqing's mouth, he was calm and confident.
As a strategist, he believed that his strategy was outstanding. No matter what, he had enough advantages.
