"Sir, congratulations!"
After Zhao Hao listened to the imperial edict of the First Emperor, he was completely stunned. He was stunned and had no idea that the ministers were congratulating him.
Seeing that Zhao Hao ignored them, the ministers also wisely exited the hall.
When Zhao Hao came to his senses, only Prime Minister Wang Wan and Ying Rong were waiting for him quietly in the hall.
"Old Prime Minister, Imperial Uncle, am I going to the battlefield?"
Zhao Hao asked blankly.
Wang Wan smiled slightly and comforted softly; "Don't worry, sir. His Majesty only asked you to serve as the supervisor of the Nanhai Army, and did not ask you to go to the battlefield. According to my guess, I hope you will assist Dr. Xia in treating Wang Jian!"
Zhao Hao said with some doubt: "Is this really the case?"
"That should be the case, otherwise His Majesty would not let Ren Xiao and Zhao Tuo take charge of the affairs of the South China Sea, and let the young master serve as the supervisor of the army!"
"South China Sea Supervision Army."
Zhao Hao pondered for a few times: "Is this Nanhai Supervisory Army the same as my elder brother's Jiuyuan Supervisory Army?"
"this"
Wang Wan was speechless and subconsciously looked at Ying Rong.
Ying Rong stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said: "The Nanhai Supervisory Army is different from the Jiuyuan Supervisory Army. Although the Jiuyuan Supervisory Army is also a supervisory army, Meng Tian mainly makes decisions on military affairs, while the Nanhai Supervisory Army can handle it on camera. South China Sea Administration, Master, do you understand what this means?"
"represents what?"
"It means you can take over the administration of the South China Sea at any time!"
"ah?"
Zhao Hao looked surprised and thought to himself, what is Father Shihuang doing? ! I don’t want to meddle in my own business!
Then Zhao Tuo of Nanhai lived for more than a hundred years and became a master with age. How could he possibly defeat him?
Just when Zhao Hao was panicking, Wang Wan stepped forward and patted Zhao Hao on the shoulder, and said: "Sir, this is a good thing, it means that His Majesty has placed high hopes on you!"
"hehe."
Zhao Hao laughed dryly, not knowing what to say.
However, the next moment, he seemed to remember something again and looked at Ying Rong: "Uncle Huang, what happened just now, why are you here, and what is the background of Lord Jingyang."
"this"
Ying Rong looked hesitant, turned to look at Wang Wan, sighed and said, "He is the illegitimate son of your grandfather, King Zhuang Xiang."
"Mr. Zhuang Xiang?"
Zhao Hao was stunned for a moment, then reacted: "That's not right, isn't he the illegitimate son of King Xiaowen?"
"Who told you that?"
"My ninth brother, Gong Ziliang!"
"Haha, on the surface, he is indeed the illegitimate son of King Xiaowen, but in fact, he is the illegitimate son of King Zhuang Xiang!" Ying Rong said with a smile.
"How can this be!"
Zhao Hao said in shock: "Didn't my grandfather only have two sons? Why is there another illegitimate son?"
"This matter is a scandal for our Ying Qin clan. Your grandfather passed away three years after he took the throne, and it is inseparable from drunkenness. After your Majesty came to the throne, he ordered the destruction of records about King Zhuang Xiang's harem many times in order to protect King Zhuang Xiang's reputation. Nowadays, very few people know about this.”
"Well"
Zhao Hao was speechless and couldn't help but said: "No wonder he called you uncle. No wonder the old prime minister didn't want to tell me about him. With my father's nature, how could he recognize this younger brother."
"His current identity is that of King Xiaowen's illegitimate son. Because King Xiaowen had many illegitimate children, not many people would doubt it," Ying Rong said.
Zhao Hao said: "Then he formed a clique in the court for personal gain. Why didn't my father punish him?"
Ying Rong said: "Before the Queen Mother Huayang died, she asked your father to treat the blood of King Zhuang Xiang kindly. Although your father hated Zhao Ji deeply, he respected King Zhuang Xiang and the Queen Mother Huayang."
Zhao Hao said: "Even so, we shouldn't leave him alone."
"It's not that we let it go, but that there is no definite evidence."
"What about Ota Ling?"
"Ling Ota is dead, and now he is dead without any evidence!"
"this"
Zhao Hao was speechless again. He couldn't help but raise his hand to his forehead and sighed: "Okay, it's all my fault."
"Blame you?"
Yingrong was stunned: "So, Da Tian Ling's death is really related to you?"
"hehe."
Zhao Hao smiled noncommittally and changed the subject: "I'm very curious, what is the purpose of the emperor's uncle coming to Xianyang?"
"Isn't it clear to the young master why I came to Xianyang?"
Yingrong asked with a smile.
"Oh? Uncle Huang means that you have already thought about it clearly?"
"Although my grandson is dead, isn't the young master also my grandson?"
"Your Majesty, uncle."
Zhao Hao's eyes widened with disbelief on his face.
Even Wang Wan on the side showed a shocked expression.
What's going on?
What is Ying Rong doing?
What is the connection between him and Gongzi Hao? !
It's hard for them.
Thinking of a certain possibility, Wang Wan couldn't help but feel her heart tighten, and she listened carefully with her eyes, nose, and heart.
But I heard Ying Rong laugh and say: "My grandson is a national scholar, so I will naturally help you with all my strength. From now on, the Yongcheng clan and the young master will both prosper and suffer!"
Good guy!
The Yongcheng clan actually takes over Gongzi Hao's share. Then the Xianyang clan is doomed. The Yongcheng clan is about to rise!
Just when Wang Wan was extremely shocked, Zhao Hao took a deep look at Ying Rong and asked calmly: "Is the Datian Order incident related to the emperor's uncle?"
"yes."
Ying Rong nodded frankly without saying much.
Ever since Zhao Hao took Ying Hao away from Yongcheng, he has been paying attention to Zhao Hao. When he learned that Ying Hao was imprisoned by Zhao Hao and was not tortured, he knew that Zhao Hao would definitely execute Ying Hao. .
It was impossible for him to lead the Yongcheng clan to surrender to Zhao Hao for Ying Hao.
Because such submission is not in the interest of the Yongcheng clan, and will ultimately be regarded as a vassal of Zhao Hao.
Therefore, if Zhao Hao fails to achieve his goal, Ying Hao will undoubtedly die.
But the Datian Order incident gave the Yongcheng clan another opportunity.
Because Zhao Hao wanted the Jingyang Lord behind the Datian Order to have a conflict with the Yongcheng clan, and the Yongcheng clan knew the Jingyang Lord well, and it was impossible to have a conflict with the Jingyang Lord.
Therefore, the Yongcheng clan made reasonable use of this opportunity. When Jingyang Lord and Zhao Hao were in tit-for-tat, they secretly helped Zhao Hao, sold him a favor, and successfully joined his camp.
As for Ying Hao, as Zhao Hao said to him before, he has been a pawn of his grandfather from beginning to end.
This kind of powerful family has no real feelings, it's just interests.
Thinking of this, Zhao Hao frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then bowed: "Hao, meet the emperor's uncle!"
"Hahaha!"
Ying Rong raised his head and laughed.
Wang Wan on the side sighed secretly, wondering what is your majesty doing? If this succeeds, it will be a treasure of the empire. If this fails, it will be the source of disaster in the Qin Dynasty!
How can one cultivate two princes at once? ?
He didn't believe that the First Emperor knew nothing about Zhao Hao's contact with the Yongcheng clan.
"Old Prime Minister, Imperial Uncle, Hao is about to go to the South China Sea on the order of his father. There are still some things to deal with, so Hao will leave first."
When Zhao Hao saw Ying Rong smiling happily, Wang Wan frowned and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, fleetingly, and then saluted the two of them.
"Sir, go ahead. If you need anything, just send someone to Yongcheng to find me!"
Ying Rong stroked his beard and showed a satisfied smile.
"Thank you, great uncle!"
Zhao Hao handed over his hand again, then nodded to Wang Wan, and then left the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Watching Zhao Hao leave, Wang Wan narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "What are your plans? You don't even care about your grandson. That is your only grandson."
"hehe."
Ying Rong shook his head and smiled, and then said with emotion: "Do you think I really have the final say in the Yongcheng clan?"
"this"
"They were driven to Yongcheng by His Majesty, and they were not willing to accept it. Given this opportunity, why not give it a try? Those who know the current affairs are heroes! Old Prime Minister."
Wang Wan: "."
Ying Rong: "."
The two looked at each other, both speechless.
After a long while, Ying Rong smiled bitterly and slowly walked out of the lobby of the Prime Minister's Mansion, leaving Wang Wan stunned in place, unable to speak.
The next day, word spread throughout the city that Zhao Hao was going to Nanhai to serve as military supervisor.
Some were celebrating, some were frightened, some breathed a sigh of relief, and some even came to Zhao Hao without stopping and asked to go with him.
But Zhao Hao ignored them and came to Han Sheng's mansion.
Today, the competition between charcoal and stone carbon is still going on, and the scarred man from Toyama Trading Company across the street seems to have no intention of giving up at all.
Because Zhao Hao was going to the South China Sea, he was worried that if he was not in Xianyang, the people under him would not understand business warfare, which would cause Scar Man to make a comeback with the help of Lord Jingyang.
Therefore, prepare to give Toyama Trading Company a fatal blow.
"Young master came to see my subordinate today. What are your last words?"
Zhao Hao responded to Han Sheng's instructions, sat down, drank tea, and chatted for a few words, and then listened to Han Sheng curiously ask about the purpose of the trip.
Ever since Han Sheng was entrusted by Zhao Hao with the important task of serving as the director of the Taxation Bureau, Han Sheng has always regarded himself as Zhao Hao's confidant and listened to Zhao Hao's advice.
Now, Zhao Hao is going to the South China Sea to serve as a supervisor. According to his original intention, he naturally wants to go to the South China Sea with Zhao Hao.
But Zhao Hao didn't remind him, and he didn't dare to ask Zhao Hao rashly, so he could only make insinuations.
But I heard Zhao Hao smile and say: "It's time for our competition with Fushan Trading Company to come to an end."
"Young Master means"
"Before, I didn't know who our real enemy was, so I kept suppressing him and fighting him. Now that I know, I naturally have to show my fangs and kill him with one blow!"
"I see."
Han Sheng nodded suddenly, and then asked thoughtfully: "Young master was summoned by the old prime minister yesterday. Is it related to this matter?"
"Well, there is some connection, but not entirely."
Zhao Hao nodded, shook his head, and said seriously, "In the future, you must remember that we should treat our friends as warm as the spring breeze, and treat our enemies as cruel as the cold winter."
"Han Sheng will remember the young master's teachings in his heart."
Hearing Zhao Hao's words, Han Sheng shivered slightly and immediately stood up and saluted respectfully.
"Okay, without further ado, take this blueprint and make it for me. Starting from tomorrow, we will sell this thing!"
Zhao Hao raised his hand and pressed it to Han Sheng, motioning him to sit down again, then took out a drawing from his arms and placed it on the table.
Han Sheng glanced at the drawing in surprise and asked, "What is this?"
"The reason why charcoal sells better than stone carbon is because charcoal is easier to ignite than stone carbon and is convenient to use. Otherwise, the price of charcoal is higher than that of stone carbon, and it is impossible to compete with stone carbon!"
"What the young master said is true, what about this thing?"
"This thing is called briquettes, and next to it is a briquettes stove. With these two things, charcoal is not only easy to use, but also cheap."
Zhao Hao pointed to the drawing and explained: "Charcoal is easy to ignite, but not resistant to burning. Stone carbon is resistant to burning, but not easy to ignite. And this briquette is both easy to ignite and resistant to burning!"
"Young Master, are you serious about what you say?"
Han Sheng's eyes widened instantly and he looked at the drawings with disbelief.
Zhao Hao smiled, nodded and said, "I, Zhao Hao, never speak big words!"
"Okay, I will order someone to build this stove now, and pre-sales will start tomorrow!"
"Go!"
Early next morning.
Sun Xiaoer, as usual, pulled a cart to pull the carbon from Niu Er's store.
With the previous sweetness, he will never buy charcoal again.
Nowadays, whenever there is a carbon shortage at home, he immediately goes to Niu Erjia store to pull out the carbon dioxide.
"Brother Niu, good morning!"
As soon as Sun Xiaoer saw Niu Er open the shop, he smiled and responded.
Niu Er was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled and joked: "Xiao Er, the business in the store is very good, we're here to pull in carbon again!"
"Brother Niu laughed. My father used to boil water and was reluctant to use charcoal. As a result, customers always complained that the water temperature was not enough, and business was slow. Since the price of charcoal has dropped, my father has never been stingy when it comes to boiling water for cooking. Carbonite, customers rarely complain, and business will naturally get better."
"Oh, no wonder the carbon in your house burns faster than before!"
"Isn't this cheap?"
"Hahaha, who says it's not!"
"Then give me a thousand catties today?"
"I'm afraid I can't buy it for a thousand pounds."
"Why can't I buy it? The market has just opened and your carbolic charcoal has been sold out?"
Sun Xiaoer glanced at Niu Er in surprise. He didn't believe Niu Er's words at all, so he deliberately lowered his purchase demand and said, "I don't want much, how about five hundred catties?"
"Not even five hundred pounds."
Niu Er smiled and shook his head.
Sun Xiaoer was anxious at that time: "No, Brother Niu, I just gave it to you a few days ago."
He wanted to say that he had given Niu Er a favor and that Niu Er was unkind, but Niu Er's face suddenly turned cold and he stared at him silently.
If he dares to say it, the relationship between the two will probably come to an end.
Fortunately, Sun Xiaoer got wise in his haste, showed a flattering expression, and said: "Brother Niu, has Xiaoer offended you? Xiaoer will apologize to you, do you think that's okay?"
When Niu Er heard this, he immediately softened his expression and waved his hands with a smile: "The waiter misunderstood, it's not that I don't want to sell you charcoal, it's that our shop no longer sells charcoal!"
"ah?"
Sun Xiaoer was stunned: "If you don't sell carbon, then what do you sell?"
As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something and asked tentatively: "Is it possible that the price reduction was too harsh before and your shopkeeper ran away with a loss?"
"What are you talking about!"
When Niu Er heard this, he subconsciously glanced at the shopkeeper in the shop and whispered: "We are a shop under the Carbon Division, how can we lose money and run away?"
"What's the reason for that? If you don't sell charcoal, how will my store survive?"
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, just listen to me."
"Brother Niu."
Before Niu Er could finish what he said, Sun Xiaoer looked around, carefully handed Niu Er a copper coin, and said with a cry: "You must find a way for me, my store is still waiting to use carbon!"
"Easy to say, easy to say!"
Niu Er took the copper coins in his hand, responded with a smile on his face, and then shouted behind him: "Someone, bring the things up!"
Soon, two young men wearing the same clothes as Niu Er carried a strange-looking stove in front of Sun Xiaoer, causing the table to rumble.
"This is."
Sun Xiaoer looked at Niu Er with a puzzled look.
Niu Er smiled, deliberately showing off, and then shouted to the people who kept approaching:
"Fellow folks, come and take a look. We are not selling carbon today. We have something new to show you. Come and take a look."
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