So the court set up a honeycomb coal factory in May. The only pity was that it was summer now and the honeycomb coal was not as effective as in winter.
But even so, it attracted many people to buy it.
After all, as the population of Bianliang increased, the forests outside the city were almost completely cut down, and the prices of firewood and charcoal became more and more expensive. Firewood often had to be transported from far away places to meet the needs of the people.
There are cheap and durable honeycomb coal, and there are also coal stoves for sale. With newspaper publicity, people are naturally willing to try it and see the results.
It’s just said that the price is low, but in fact it is only slightly cheaper than firewood.
The cost of living in Bianliang is still too high, and the price of firewood and charcoal is already expensive.
The main reason is that Bianliang does not produce coal and it needs to be transported from other places. Therefore, it will take a long time to produce honeycomb coal on a large scale and continue to lower the price.
If it really becomes popular, it will probably be by the end of the year.
Moreover, firewood and charcoal are the livelihood of many woodcutters and charcoal burners. The imperial court cannot adopt a one-size-fits-all approach and can only plan the transition step by step. It is impossible to start large-scale production immediately.
But even so, the words of the passerby shocked the young man.
The changes in Tokyo now are really hard to imagine. It is completely different from Bianliang nine years ago. Not only has the city size expanded a lot, but even the street layout and urban construction have changed so much that he feels a little at a loss.
The current government is truly a god.
The young man sighed, then stepped into the busy traffic with his father.
The late summer sun shines on the streets, and the scorching weather does not stop people from coming and going on the streets.
The rows of streets are much more prosperous than before. Every household is decorated with lights and ribbons are hung between the streets and markets, swaying in the wind.
"Snacks, cold dishes, cheap and delicious."
"Fresh rice cakes, fresh rice cakes, would you like to try some?"
"Tanghulu, there are delicious Tanghulu."
"Here are the spices from the Western Regions. Come and take a look. They are all of various fine materials."
"This is the best summer tea this year, freshly picked, still tender. It's just been roasted. Come and smell the fragrance of this tea."
The vendors were shouting their wares, and the aroma of various kinds of rice, tea, spices, and other mixed fragrances and odors filled the air, giving people a chaotic feeling.
The father and son walked through the streets, big and small. It was almost time for dinner. They were still a little far from their shop. The middle-aged man asked, "Dangshi, are you hungry?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a waiter from a nearby shop came up and said with a flattering smile, "Sir, you have come from afar. If you are hungry, our shop has tea, cakes, and meals. We have everything you need. We also have fresh pepper stir-fried vegetables from overseas. The dean likes this the most."
"Stir-fry pepper?"
When the young man heard this, he immediately became interested. He smelled the aroma coming from the restaurant and said, "Father, I'm hungry too. Let's go in and eat."
"Okay, sir, please come in. Would you like to sit in the lobby on the first floor or by the window on the second floor?"
"On the second floor."
"Shopkeeper, two guests."
The waiter shouted.
People were coming and going in and out of the restaurant, there were vendors outside the store, and the crowds were surging.
The father and son were led to the window on the second floor.
After ordering the dishes, the young man looked out the window. From the high vantage point, he could see the scenery of Bianliang more clearly.
He saw a tall building being erected in the north, about five stories high. Apart from the seven-story Fantai Temple Pagoda, it was the tallest brick building.
Moreover, it is painted red on the outside, and its shape is not square, but a round tube-shaped building with brackets and flying eaves. At first glance, it looks like the temple of Xiangguo Temple, but it is completely different.
"In this world, look over there."
The middle-aged man suddenly pointed at a row of tall buildings in the distance and said with emotion, "That's Fanlou. Your father brought you here once, but you left very quickly."
"Yes, the child almost caused a disaster."
The young man sighed.
He was Feng Jing, who returned to Bianliang after nine years.
The middle-aged man was Feng Shi. He said, "I'm returning to Tokyo to take the imperial examination. During this time, you can study at home in the shop, or go out and play with your classmates, but remember to be careful with your words and actions."
"yes."
Feng Jing responded.
When he was taken away from Kaifeng by his father and returned to his hometown of Tengzhou, Guangxi, he began to study hard.
After a few years, Feng's business changed and he settled in Ezhou, Hubei.
He continued his studies in Ezhou and prepared for the imperial examination.
As a result, Feng Shi found out that the imperial court had been vigorously developing scientific education in recent years, and had already included mathematics in the imperial examinations. There were also rumors that chemistry and physics would be added.
However, Feng Jing had not studied mathematics, physics and chemistry in a public school run by the imperial court before, which obviously might result in him failing to pass the imperial examination in the future.
So Feng Shi originally wanted Feng Jing to settle down for a few more years and acquire more solid knowledge before taking the imperial examination. But now he has to take the imperial examination in advance, otherwise he would fail the exam when chemistry and physics were added to the imperial examination in the future.
Fortunately, as Feng Jing was born into a merchant family, he was quite knowledgeable about mathematics. Therefore, even if mathematics was added to the imperial examination, it should not be a big problem with his current level of knowledge.
The father and son chatted about other things for a while. Feng Shi was in the tea business and traveled back and forth between Kaifeng and Ezhou every year, which was something he was used to.
Feng Jing was very curious and marveled at the great changes that had taken place in Kaifeng Prefecture in just nine years.
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