How much can be saved?
"At least 40% of honeycomb briquettes are made by mixing coal powder and yellow mud in a certain proportion, and then adding some other things to create round briquettes with twelve holes. The honeycomb briquettes produced are not only more durable than coal of the same weight, but if the method is correct, they will also produce less soot, making them an extremely durable and heat-retaining charcoal."
Emperor Kangxi was alarmed. If it were true and made, the number of people freezing to death in winter would likely decrease significantly.
"Bring up the report."
Yinzhen handed the memorial to Liang Jiugong, who then passed it to Kangxi. Kangxi read it carefully, and the study fell silent. Yinzhen was not embarrassed and continued to drink his tea.
After Kangxi finished reading the memorial, he immediately said, "The memorial is very clear and feasible. You will be in charge of the honeycomb briquette project. Make sure that more people can use coal."
As for why Yinzhen didn't bring this up directly during court, Kangxi could understand. If this matter were mentioned beforehand, the honeycomb briquettes might become a tool for those with ulterior motives to plot against him.
As for why the Crown Prince wasn't informed, it was a significant achievement, and Kangxi could understand that.
Emperor Kangxi could hardly stand the Crown Prince's methods of accumulating wealth. Yinzhen was intolerant of such behavior and repeatedly tried to admonish the Crown Prince, but the Crown Prince instead attacked him.
The reason they didn't tell the Crown Prince was probably because they were afraid that something good for the country and its people would become a tool for the Crown Prince to make money.
"By the way, who made these honeycomb briquettes? They're quite talented. I think we could give them a job in the Ministry of Works."
"I'm afraid this will disappoint Father Emperor's good intentions. It was my concubine, Lady Chang, who discovered this by chance because she felt there wasn't enough charcoal in the winter."
"Gege Changshi?"
Who is this person?
"This year, the Empress Dowager has betrothed her to me."
"The Empress Dowager is referring to someone with a quick mind. That's right. Since she's someone from your inner circle, she can't go to the Ministry of Works."
Kangxi looked at Liang Jiugong: "Go and select some rewards, and have someone send them to Consort Chang later. Her daily expenses should be in accordance with those of a secondary consort."
The royal family's food, clothing, and daily necessities were all handled by the Imperial Household Department. Le Shu's daily allowance was, strictly speaking, delivered to her residence by the Imperial Household Department and then distributed by the person in charge of the residence.
Liang Jiugong: "Yes, sir!"
Yinzhen: "Your subject thanks Your Majesty for the reward on behalf of Consort Chang."
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