Zhao Jun ignored the gazes of the crowd, whether overt or covert, and just stood there with a calm expression.
In front of her was Li Si, who was still smiling calmly.
She glanced around and finally saw Meng Yi who had arrived late.
He walked to Zhao Jun's side, and the distance between them was quite close.
At this time, Ying Zheng had not arrived yet.
Zhao Jun glanced around, leaned back quietly, and spoke to Meng Yi in a low voice.
"I haven't seen you these past two days, but the coal has been delivered to the palace. You're pretty quick."
Zhao Jun's face was full of teasing.
"Haha, no, no, I'm just doing my best."
Meng Yi smiled and laughed, his face still looking calm.
This is inconsistent with his angry look a few days ago, Zhao Jun was puzzled.
"You've been in a good mood these days."
Meng Yi had already seen that Zhao Jun wanted to see him having fun.
However, he is very calm now.
"Yes, it's not bad. With Lord Zou helping to manage the coal mine, I feel relieved."
Meng Yi has not been running to the coal mine every day these two days. He has successfully captured some able-bodied men.
"Oh, congratulations."
Zhao Jun knew that Meng Yi could not stay in the coal mine forever, but he came out after only a few days.
It didn't give me much fun at all.
"The King has arrived—"
Sun Cheng's voice came from the front, Ying Zheng has arrived.
Zhao Jun turned his head back and began to stand seriously.
At first, no one knew who was discussing political affairs with Ying Zheng.
Although Zhao Jun stood straight, he was already like a student who had been absent-minded, his mind wandering.
It wasn't until Meng Yi stood up and spoke that she came back to her senses.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Meng Yi stepped out from the back and spoke loudly.
"speak."
Ying Zheng already had some guesses about what he was going to say.
After all, the coal had already been delivered to the palace, and they had discussed it privately.
"Your Majesty, the coal mine previously discovered by Lord Zhao at the southern suburbs quarry has now officially begun mining. Judging from the current situation, the coal reserves are quite large."
The others in the court were stunned.
Coal mine? What is that?
"Now that coal mining is stable, all the wood used in the palace can be replaced. The coal mine will deliver enough coal to the palace every month."
"Currently, the on-site supervision of the coal mine is concurrently handled by Zou Yong, the former stone quarry manager. I will conduct regular inspections and will sell the mine if the coal reserves allow."
"Once the coal mining site is officially on track, I suggest that we search for coal mines across the country and have the government take over and establish a specialized agency."
Meng Yi spoke one by one, and Ying Zheng and Zhao Jun listened very carefully.
Especially when he talked about conducting a nationwide excavation, Zhao Jun couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
This was also what she was going to tell Meng Yi later, but she didn't expect that he had already thought of it.
"Well, from now on, you will report directly to Zhao Qing or me regarding coal mines nationwide."
Ying Zheng responded in a deep voice.
He had used coal in the palace before, and it was indeed very convenient.
The three of them were talking enthusiastically, but the ministers present were still very confused.
What on earth is this coal mine?
In the end, it was Li Si, who was standing in front, who couldn't help but ask first.
He had not forgotten the printing technology invented by Zhao Jun before. Could it be that this coal mine was such an amazing invention?
"Oh, I forgot to tell the adults."
Meng Yi pretended to have just remembered it, but he was actually very happy.
He cleared his throat and slowly described the benefits of coal.
This immediately caused an uproar in the court.
It turns out to be such a magical thing.
If there is a lot of coal and it can be put into use.
How much more convenient that would be, and how much money could it create.
Everyone silently calculated the price in their minds and came up with a sky-high figure. This was a sky-high price deal.
Meng Yi felt the fanatical gazes of the people around him and felt extremely proud.
Although he did not discover this coal mine, he is in charge of it now, and he feels proud of it.
"I see. Then, is Lord Meng planning to sell it? What's the price?"
Li Si asked first.
This is something everyone wants to try out first.
"Well, the specific time for the sale has not yet been determined. We will notify everyone when the time comes."
The main thing is that Meng Yi doesn’t know what the appropriate price for the coal is now, and he wants to ask Zhao Jun and the king later.
"Alright, you can discuss the coal mine matter with me later."
Ying Zheng already has a basic understanding of coal mines, so I won’t say too much about it now.
"But there are still people who want to play."
Ying Zheng said calmly while looking at the people standing below.
He glanced at Zhao Jun again secretly.
Did she come to court today just to see Meng Yi's excitement?
"I have something to report."
Seeing that no one spoke in the hall, Zhao Jun glanced at everyone and walked out.
"explain."
He knew how this guy could possibly get up so early just to watch a show.
Ying Zheng straightened his body and sat more upright.
Meng Yi also looked at her curiously.
He thought Zhao Jun came just to listen to him talk about the coal mine.
"Your Majesty, while mining coal, I accidentally discovered the methods of making water wells and cement with the great Mohist scholar."
"Now, I report to the king. I hope to spread these two things throughout the Qin Dynasty, especially the cement."
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