Jia Shangshu's old face smiled like a chrysanthemum, "It's Liu Shangshu, why do you have time to come to our Ministry of Industry?"
Liu Shangshu has been in charge of the Ministry of Revenue for many years and was once the emperor's money bag. He has seen millions of taels of silver. He can tell how much money the Ministry of Works has with just a glance.
Years of experience in managing money made Liu Shangshu feel that the money must first be handed over to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
"Jia Shangshu, you are making such a big move, how could I not come? These must be more than 20,000 taels of silver."
Jia Shangshu's beard stood up with joy, and he said proudly: "A total of 28,000 taels of silver were all obtained by selling ice."
Liu Shangshu's mind suddenly moved, "The half-price ice cream on the market in Chang'an City comes from your Ministry of Industry?"
Jia Shangshu nodded, "Well, it's us."
"Where did you get the recipe?"
"It was brought by Lord Tang, and the recipes he contributed were all led by him!"
Liu Shangshu stroked his beard and glanced at Jia Shangshu, "You are such an old fox, you actually passed the blame to a young man."
"There's nothing we can do about it. He can handle this." Jia Shangshu retorted.
Liu Shangshu looked at the silver, no matter how small it was, it was just meat, "Okay, I will take the silver away."
"Hey, Lao Liu, you are not being honest. Our Ministry of Industry earns money."
"Whatever is yours, these all belong to the emperor and the treasury." Liu Shangshu stared at Jia Shangshu.
"Yes, I know it's from the treasury, but you have sent back the approval slip from our Ministry of Industry several times. This money is just enough to make up for it."
"That won't work, one code will be the same."
The Minister of Hubu and the Minister of Industry of the Yu Dynasty quarreled over this matter.
In the end, the emperor was alarmed.
When the emperor knew the news, he secretly thought it was a pity.
If the recipe for making ice is handed over to the Ministry of Works, it will be exposed. The Ministry of Works will gain a little advantage by earning this money. It won't take long for the recipe for making ice to be spread.
Hey, if only he knew this recipe, he could sell it every year.
When the emperor thought of this, he was angry that Qiao Shan was not well informed and such an important matter was not reported.
However, the recipe for making ice has always been controlled by the Xiao family. How did Xiaoliu know about it?
Thinking of Concubine Xiao's domineering temperament, the emperor had a headache. Would Concubine Xiao blame Xiao Liu for her family's losses?
Hey, the emperor wanted to sigh when he thought of the aristocratic family. The iron-clad aristocratic family and the flowing emperor.
Even with the change of dynasties, the aristocratic family still stands and they still enjoy life.
The aristocratic family has been entrenched for many years and has many good things in their hands, including many prescriptions, but they will not hand them over.
The treasury has no money, but the aristocratic family has gold and silver, but he is an emperor and cannot touch it.
When Jia Shangshu and Liu Shangshu saw the emperor meditating, they did not dare to interrupt, but they were very unconvinced by each other.
After the emperor came to his senses, he saw the two ministers and said, "This money was obtained by the Ministry of Industry. After it is put into the national treasury, Liu Aiqing can give priority to the note from the Ministry of Industry."
Jia Shangshu immediately laughed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I obey the decree!"
The emperor's guess was right. The Xiao family's ice-selling business had a great impact and they lost a lot of money.
Mrs. Xiao went directly to the palace to find Concubine Xiao.
"Mom, you said someone robbed our business."
"Madam, our family can make a lot of money in the summer by selling ice in the past, but this year the Ministry of Industry has also started to make ice, and now that the recipe has been leaked, our family will not be able to rely on selling ice in the future. I am alone." Mrs. Xiao said sadly.
The Xiao family has a lot of property. Although the loss of money from selling ice will not have a big impact, it is still money, money wasted.
It's still a pity for the Xiao family.
Concubine Xiao was also very angry. She could live such a carefree life in the harem, and even had better food than the queen. It was not that she was favored more than the queen, but because her mother's family was rich.
Her parents' family kept sending her money, which made her life in the palace so comfortable.
Concubine Xiao slammed the table hard, "Mom, who sent the prescription to the Ministry of Industry? Have you found it?"
Mrs. Xiao came today to find Concubine Xiao to make the decision.
The Xiao family has found the culprit, but this person is a bit tricky.
Although Tang Zhiling was only a seventh-rank petty official, he was personally granted the title of County Marquis by the Emperor. Moreover, this man had been promoted so quickly in just a few months, which showed that he was very favored by the Emperor.
Moreover, there was Tang Guogong behind Tang Zhiling, which made the Xiao family hesitate whether to reach out and deal with Tang Zhiling.
Mrs. Xiao explained the cause and effect of the matter, "...Mother, this is what happened. This Tang Marquis seems to be very favored, and our family has not thought of a countermeasure. What should we do? Should we take action?" "
Concubine Xiao's eyes flashed with annoyance, "He is just a little prince, but he dares to challenge our Xiao family, who gave him the courage?
Mom, you go out and tell dad, don’t be afraid, I don’t think the emperor pays much attention to Tang Zhiling, and he is also Tang Guogong’s concubine. Whatever tricks dad has, use them all! "
"But where is the emperor..." Mrs. Xiao was not very sure.
Concubine Xiao said nonchalantly: "Humph, I don't believe it. My status in the emperor's heart is not as good as that of a seventh-rank official. Tell me, let your hands and feet go."
When Mrs. Xiao saw her daughter's vow, she no longer had any scruples, "Okay, I understand."
After Mrs. Xiao left, Concubine Xiao and the eldest maid beside her said, "I remember that the Queen Mother didn't like that Shen very much? Why hasn't she been invited to the palace recently?"
The eldest maid immediately understood what Concubine Xiao meant, "I understand, I will make arrangements now."
After the eldest maid left, Concubine Xiao raised her lips and said, "Huh, if you dare to ruin my good deeds, I won't let your wife go either."
Don't think that I can't deal with you if you are outside the palace.
Shen Fei didn't know that she was being targeted, nor did she know that her and Tang Zhiling's unintentional actions accidentally hurt the imperial concubine's natal family.
She only cares about her glass workshop, and she has given Qiao Shan the recipes for making glass and mirrors.
All that remains is to wait for the finished product. The room will be replaced with a whole piece of glass and a full-length mirror will be placed in the room.
She wanted to get it done as soon as possible before the banquet.
Who knew we would encounter difficulties, "Qiao Shan, what do you think is wrong with our workshop?"
Qiao Shan replied: "Madam, if our glass comes out, it will definitely attract the attention of major aristocratic families and the imperial court. But now we may not be able to maintain this recipe just relying on the strength of our family."
Shen Fei blinked her big eyes, "Oh? What do you mean?"
"Madam, I think we should find a big backer and share some of the profits. Not only do we have the initial funds, but we are not afraid of others causing trouble."
Shen Fei hugged Little Fubao and walked around on the ground, "Hey, you are right, but among the people I know, the most powerful one is the Queen Mother, why don't we find her?"
Qiao Shan: "......"
It is true that the Queen Mother is the emperor's biological mother, but the Queen Mother also cares about her natal family. I am afraid that the Emperor does not want the uncle's power to grow further.
