In this era, coal had just been discovered and was called coal. A small number of people began to use it for heating. Because the smoke was relatively high, they didn't like to use it.
Nowadays, people still mainly rely on charcoal for heating. Those wealthy people use Yinshuang charcoal. The utilization rate of coal is very low, almost zero.
Jia Cong knew that from now on, coal would be needed for heating, iron and steelmaking would be inseparable from coal, steam engines would also use coal, and even thermal power generation would require coal. In short, coal would be the main energy source in the future.
If you buy dozens of mines now, you will really make a fortune. You can just lie down and count the money in the future, and future generations will have nothing to worry about.
Of course, we are too backward now. If we want to develop it comprehensively, we still need step-by-step guidance. This can only be done slowly in the future.
Jia She asked with a puzzled look on his face: "It's really so powerful, what kind of business is it?"
Jia Cong said with a smile: "Master, please allow me to keep it a secret first, and I will tell you together when I make the plan."
Jia She also knew that there was no need to rush into this kind of thing, so he could only nod his head in acquiescence.
"Then hurry up. I'll also hurry up and find out Zhang Moyan's whereabouts for you, get in touch with him, and try to get you to become your disciple before the end of the year."
The two chatted for a few more words, and then Jia Cong said goodbye and left.
We walked all the way out of the East Road Courtyard and headed to Jia Lian's residence in Rongguo Mansion.
This courtyard is not very big, slightly larger than Jia Cong's courtyard, but there are many maids and wives for the couple.
"Ouch! Our great hero is here, Ping'er, why don't we invite your third master in!"
It’s true that I heard his voice before I saw him.
Wang Xifeng saw Jia Cong coming in and greeted him with Ping'er with a smile on his face.
Jia Cong looked up and saw that Wang Xifeng was wearing a golden eight-treasure bun with pearls on her head, a Chaoyang Five Phoenix hanging pearl hairpin, a red gold plate chi necklace under her neck, and a bean green official sash tied with Pisces Biscuits on the skirt. She wears a red satin jacket with gold and butterfly flowers, a colorful emerald green and silver rat jacket with engraved silk patterns on the outside, and an emerald flower-sprinkled crepe skirt on the bottom.
She has a pair of red phoenix triangular eyes, two curved willow-leaf eyebrows, a slender figure, a coquettish figure, and brilliant embroidery, just like a fairy concubine.
Exactly: the pink face contains the power of spring but does not show it, and the red lips are smelled before smiling.
Although this Wang Xifeng is cruel and ruthless, he is also versatile in dealing with people. He has management ability and family management skills. He is a rare capable person.
"I've met Sister-in-law Feng and Sister Ping'er."
"Brother Cong, my sister-in-law is accepting your favor today. I will have a few drinks with you later and thank you very much."
Today's Wang Xifeng is really energetic and hospitable. Once he takes control of the whole world, he will immediately feel happy.
"Sister-in-law Feng, you're welcome. We are all brothers, why should we divide them among each other?"
Jia Lian laughed loudly when he heard this and said, "Brother Cong is right. We are a family, brothers. There is no need to see anyone outside. Please come in quickly."
Jia Cong was welcomed into the room by three people. Everyone sat down as guest and host, while Ping'er stood aside and was responsible for pouring the wine.
Jia Lian picked up the wine glass and said: "Brother Cong, no matter what, you are the hero of my eldest family and the noble person of my husband and wife. Today, your sister-in-law and I would like to toast you with a toast to show our appreciation. Come on, let's do it!"
Seeing both of them raising their glasses, Jia Cong didn't hesitate, picked up his glasses and drank with them.
"Brother Cong, my brother is really convinced by you today. In front of the old lady, you are not afraid and you argue with reason. You even toughen up your brother and let him see the true face of some people."
Wang Xifeng also smiled sweetly and said: "Brother Cong, you have changed so much during this period, which makes my sister-in-law feel unreal. You have broken the Jia family's sky one by one."
This couple was so passionate today that Jia Cong couldn't even get a word in.
"Sister-in-law Feng was joking. In fact, I had no choice but to live a peaceful life, but they jumped out one by one to provoke me and refused to let me feel better. They forced me to use more tricks.
To be honest, I hope there can be harmony in the family. I don’t like fighting within the family. Fighting in the family is too futile. The world outside is vast. As a man, what do you want? ? Just go outside to fight, go outside to rob, and go outside to seize. "
Such domineering words shocked the three people in the room.
Ping'er stood beside him holding a wine bottle, watching in disbelief as this small child talked. Although his voice was a little childish, his tone was full of confidence and domineering.
Jia Lian was also shocked after hearing these words. No wonder the master said that Cong Di was not interested in the family business in Rongguo Mansion and asked himself to be nice to him. He didn't expect that this boy had such great ambitions, but he still looked down on him. .
Wang Xifeng stared at this brother-in-law, hearing such domineering words, as if she felt the same, and her eyes were radiating with light. This is the aura that a man should have.
Wang Xifeng has raised herself as a boy since she was a child. She can be said to be a man among women. She naturally looks down on those weak and incompetent men. What she yearns for more is the kind of heroes who gallop around the world and stir up troubles.
"Brother Cong, it has been a few years since my sister-in-law came to the Jia family. To be honest, none of the men in the Jia family can catch my eye. When I saw you today, my sister-in-law realized that she was mistaken. There is still a real man in the Jia family. !”
Damn it, saying this to Jia Lian is so offensive. It’s hard to accept this!
"Sister-in-law Feng, this person's fate was all forced out of him. If no one had forced me, I wouldn't have gone crazy today. Who would let go of a privileged life and find discomfort on their own?"
"Brother Cong, my sister-in-law has been taught a lesson. Come, sister-in-law, give you a drink."
"Then thank you sister-in-law. I'd like to respect you if I do it first."
After speaking, he raised his neck and drank the wine in the glass with a "Zi Liu" sound.
Jia Lian also drank with him, put down his glass, and asked: "Brother Cong, the master came to you when he came out today and said he wanted to reward you. Have you seen the master?"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Yes, before I came, I went to the master first and asked me what reward I wanted. I didn't ask for it. The master has already given me a lot. Besides, I am still young. In addition to the consumption of martial arts, Apart from making some money, all I have to do is maintain the house.”
Jia Lian couldn't understand that he didn't want the free benefits. Is this guy stupid?
He and Wang Xifeng looked at each other and said, "Brother Cong, your sister-in-law and I have benefited so much from you, so we should thank you properly. If you have any needs, just ask."
Jia Cong declined: "We are all members of the same family, brothers. Saying thank you or not is too foreign."
Wang Xifeng said with a smile on her face: "Brother Cong, if you have anything you want, just ask, I will give you everything my sister-in-law has."
Jia Cong's eyes lit up. The two of them were too generous today. Sister Feng also praised Haikou. Why not take this opportunity to ask Ping'er over.
"Sister-in-law, now that you say it, I really want to ask you for a treasure, but I'm afraid you won't be able to part with it!"
Jia Lian's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. Damn it, you don't want the master's, you only want mine. Don't you know that your brother is poor?
Wang Xifeng didn't have any reaction after hearing this. Finally, she met someone she liked in Jia's house, and she just gave him whatever she wanted.
"Brother Cong, since my sister-in-law has promised you, she will not go back on her words. Just say what you want."
"Sure enough, my sister-in-law is still very generous, but my brother is not polite. I want sister Ping'er, so I ask my second brother and sister-in-law to part ways with her."
After speaking, he stood up and bowed to the two of them.
