Li Shimin was no stranger to coal, and so were many other people.
It’s just that in this era, we don’t know how to desulfurize or wash coal.
Burning unprocessed coal indoors can easily cause poisoning, which can be fatal.
It's okay outdoors, but it's also very dangerous. Trying to keep warm nearby can be life-threatening.
"Young Master, the coal in the Tang Dynasty is poisonous..." Li Lizhi couldn't help but remind Xiao Ran.
"I know, it's the same. Coal is one of the most common heating materials in our area."
Li Shimin was shocked. "Heating with coal, don't you want to live?"
"Uncle, coal, if processed properly, is much more durable than charcoal. Charcoal needs to be burned, which is actually very troublesome and expensive. The biggest problem with coal is that it is dangerous to dig."
Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and he understood what Xiao Ran meant. "You mean, the coal can be used after being processed?"
"Yes, that's what I mean." Xiao Ran nodded.
"There is a lot of coal near Chang'an City..." Li Shimin understood that if coal could really be used, the price of charcoal near Chang'an City would definitely be brought down.
This way more people can use coal.
The imperial court could also make a profit by selling coal.
The more he thought about Li Shimin, the more excited he became. Although he was excited inside, he looked calm on the surface.
"If this is really possible, it would be pretty good." Li Shimin appeared very calm.
I'm afraid of Xiao Ran's blackmail.
"Uncle, just tell me whether you will show me the Lanting Preface or not!"
"What's the other one?" Li Shimin did not refuse. Now he was curious about the second method Xiao Ran gave, how to benefit the people in the long run.
Xiao Ran took a look and found that the coat he was wearing was a cotton coat, not a down jacket.
Xiao Ran thought about it, unzipped his pants, and tore a hole from the inside.
Empress Changsun and Li Shimin were all confused, not knowing what Xiao Ran was trying to do.
Xiao Ran pulled out a ball of cotton and said, "This can be used to make clothes, quilts, etc. It has a very good warmth-keeping effect."
Li Shimin took the cotton and said, "It looks good."
"Why does it feel a little familiar?" Empress Changsun also took a look.
"Grandpa and Mom, isn't this the cotton grown in the imperial palace?" Li Lizhi reminded that there was cotton in the imperial palace.
"Isn't that for viewing?" Li Shimin also remembered.
"This feels like cotton, right?" Empress Changsun asked Xiao Ran for confirmation.
"Yes, this is cotton, and it can be grown on a large scale."
Li Shimin touched Xiao Ran's cotton coat and said, "This is good...it is very effective in keeping out the cold."
"Lanting Preface, let me show you, give me the method to deal with coal." Li Shimin felt that cotton and coal were of immeasurable value.
It’s okay to take it out and let Xiao Ran see it, it’s not for Xiao Ran anyway.
"make a deal!"
Xiao Ran also readily agreed. These things had no cost to Xiao Ran, but were of great significance to the Tang Dynasty.
Xiao Ran doesn't need to pay anything, it's worth it just to be able to read the Lanting Preface.
Although I don’t understand calligraphy, this is the best running script in the world!
This is a priceless treasure that has been lost in the 21st century and can no longer be seen.
I definitely want to see it.
"Ananda, bring me paper and pen!" Li Shimin was eager to see it.
"It's not just about how to process coal, but also how to grow cotton on a large scale. You have to tell me that, too."
Since Li Shimin said that he could read Lanting Preface, Xiao Ran didn't have to worry about Li Shimin cheating.
After all, he is an emperor, so his words must be trustworthy.
There was no need for Li Shimin to deceive Xiao Ran.
"These are no problem, but I don't know how to write with a brush..." Looking at the brush, Xiao Ran didn't know how to start.
First of all, Xiao Ran doesn’t know how to wash it, so he has to ask Baidu. Secondly, Xiao Ran writes with this brush ugly and slowly.
"You can't write calligraphy?"
"I don't use a brush. You should have seen the previous calligraphy, uncle. It wasn't written with a brush. I'll go back and write it for you! Don't worry, it won't be delayed. Just wait a moment..."
After hearing Xiao Ran say this, Li Shimin didn't know what to say.
Xiao Ran and Li Shimin were both very satisfied with this cooperation.
Everyone feels that they have earned something without paying anything.
"It's getting late. We should take Sixth Sister to the hospital later. We have to go back." Xiao Ran looked at his phone.
There is a cell phone signal near the bronze mirror, but there is basically no signal outside the little princess's inner hall.
"Well, okay, I have to go to Taiji Hall too." It was impossible for Li Shimin to stay with Empress Changsun all the time.
Hearing that they were leaving, the two little princesses also ran to Xiao Ran.
The little princess pulled Xiao Ran, "Little Nangjun~ Let's fly home~"
"good!"
Xiao Ran drove away from Lizheng Palace with the two little princesses Li Lizhi, Qinglan and Yushu.
"It feels deserted now that they're gone." Li Shimin looked at the direction mini left.
Li Shimin was a little uncomfortable, and felt that it was more lively with Xiao Ran, Li Lizhi and the two little princesses.
I'm a little reluctant.
"Your Majesty, the beautiful Sizi can come every day." Empress Changsun understood Li Shimin's thoughts and felt the same way.
Before, Li Lizhi spent most of her time with Empress Changsun. Since she became familiar with Xiao Ran, Li Lizhi spent less and less time with Empress Changsun.
People usually don't come to Lizheng Hall unless there is something important, and they won't stay there for too long.
Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun returned to the inner hall and saw a pile of instant noodles.
Li Shimin opened a box and said, "That's a lot!"
Li Shimin was very satisfied with these gifts.
"Your Majesty, please move some to the Taiji Hall. This is convenient for eating. When you are hungry, you can always have something hot to eat. It is also good for warming up in the winter."
"Well, okay, I'll bring some over."
Li Shimin looked at the boxes and said, "Ananda, take a box of braised and seafood to Taiji Hall."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Zhi Nu, Da Lang and Qing Que should like it too. Send some to them." Li Shimin did not forget his sons.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will remember this."
Li Shimin added, "Give Chengqian more, and Qingque and Zhinu will be the same."
"I'll remember this!"
"Queen, I have to go too."
"Okay, I will tell Your Majesty as soon as I get the information about coal." Empress Changsun knew that Li Shimin was anxious.
Li Shimin was very satisfied with this.
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