Emperor of the Tang Dynasty

"Also, continue to prepare for the construction of the factory. When the salt factory starts to operate, more people will definitely realize that Datang's flowing water factory is a place where money can be made. At that time, we must ensure that no matter how many workers come, we will It can be contained, understand?"

Gongshu Changlin said loudly, "Understood!"

……

In a candle workshop in Xue Yantuo.

The old man looked at the unpretentious kerosene lamp placed in front of him, the bright and steady light illuminating his cloudy eyeballs...

On the table, countless fragments of dismantled kerosene lamps are telling what happened just now.

"The process is not complicated, even simple."

After a long time, the old man spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and pathetic: "But the black liquid used to burn in here, my father really doesn't know what it is, let alone fake it!"

"This kerosene lamp is not only brighter than candles, but also more practical. It also removes the defects of odor and smoke. You only need to use up the kerosene in the pot, then buy another pot, and you don't need to buy a new set at all. ."

"Father... please save the family business!"

The middle-aged man in front of him was originally his son and his descendant, but at this moment, there was only fear in the middle-aged man's eyes.

"Can't save, can't save... It can be said that kerosene lamps have completely surpassed candles in terms of price, craftsmanship, and practicality! The trend is over!" The old man sighed.

Afterwards, he said slowly: "Xue Yantuo's wax-making industry will no longer have a foothold! Tomorrow will lock the workshop, you can go to the Tang country's factory while you are young, and your future achievements may not be better than sticking to it. A workshop is lower."

Similar scenes have appeared in many workshops in 1.6.

In the case of full operation of the water factory, the price of kerosene lamps dropped immediately, and no one uses candles as their own lighting tools anymore!

Moreover, it is not only the candle industry that suffers - soon, when the Tang Dynasty commodities come in all directions, it will completely sweep through the old industries of Xue Yantuo!

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Chapter 924 This Salt Is Damn Sweet

Yi Nan gently wiped away the dust on the armor in the tent with a feather duster. Behind him were five sets of armor of different styles hanging on the tent wall.

He bought these armors from the Tang merchants at a high price. Although the price of each armor is quite expensive, it is something that can save lives on the battlefield. It is worth spending a little more money.

After all, in Yi Nan's heart, he never really let go of his desire to become a Tian Khan in the Central Plains!

"Lord Khan, it's time to eat."

The attendant walked in with the food box, placed all kinds of food on Yi Nan's wooden table, and then retreated.

The attendant retreated to the tent and suddenly seemed to remember something, and said, "Lord Khan, the lord of Wu Ya's family is asking to see you outside the tent, may I see you or not?"

"Say I'm going hunting, let him wait outside the tent!" Yi Nan said angrily.

The lord of Wu Ya's family has come to see him for three consecutive days, and every time he talks about how big the business impact of Li You's Chamber of Commerce is on Xue Yantuo's department, only to say that Yi Nan is annoyed.

Commerce is a trail, only by rectifying armaments and training troops and horses, can one day 09 be able to break through Xiazhou City!

Living in Chang'an, Guanzhong, was the most important thing. Compared to that, in his mind, the survival of several merchants was a trivial matter.

"It's been more than a month since the Crown Prince of Tang came over, right? After a while, Li You should be impeached in the court! When the prince changes and the state of Tang's court is unstable, Li You will be attacked on a large scale. Tang's land is the best policy!"

Yi Nan thought about it and sat back on the wooden table. Today, the servant served him roast mutton. The mutton was roasted into golden color. He could only smell a sweet smell that penetrated into his nose, which made him have a great appetite.

"Um!?"

After taking a bite, Yi Nan's expression suddenly changed!

"Come on!"

Yi Nan called the attendant into the tent, pointed at the mutton and asked, "Do you know what condiments were added in the kitchen today, the mutton doesn't taste right!"

"This……"

The attendant's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said: "Khan atonement, it is the villain who made his own opinion, if it is not to your taste, I will give you a new one!"

"No... It's not that the taste is wrong. On the contrary, the taste is too delicious. It's just that the taste is quite strange. I taste sour and salty like salt, but why is there no dry and bitter taste of salt?" The man frowned.

The attendant quickly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words: "Khan, you don't know, we sprinkled a side of table salt on the roast lamb for you. But this salt is different from the salt we produce ourselves. This salt has a name called Refined salt, as small as ash but crystal clear."

"Refined salt? Isn't the salt tawny?"

Yi Nan asked in confusion.He took out a small package from his arms and placed it lightly on the wooden table.

After opening it, you can see a yellow-brown crystal the size of a fist inside. Even Xue Yantuo people know that if people don't eat salt, they will become weak and even suffer from qi deficiency to cure diseases!

Therefore, all Xue Yantuo soldiers more or less have such salt blocks. Although Yi Nan has a noble status, he will not worry about the lack of salt in his meals, but in order to command the Central Army, he still retains the idea of ​​sharing weal and woe with the soldiers. Habit.

"Lord Khan doesn't know that this salt came from Li Tang's Chamber of Commerce."

The attendant took out a paper bag from his arms and unfolded it gently in front of Yi Nan. Under the sunlight, these pure crystals were as beautiful as fine white jade.

Yi Nan stretched out his fingers and twisted some into his mouth, only to feel a soreness in his mouth, and his salty face was contorted, but such a salty taste of the Spring Festival, he could not bear to spit it out!

"Good stuff!"

After a long time, Yi Nan said sincerely: "As long as I have this thing, my soldiers won't have to endure such dregs, and they can keep their bodies strong!"

"Pass my order, and the state will pay for a large-scale purchase of a batch of refined salt to supply the army! And call me in Wu Ya's rice bucket. I have something to ask him!"

Yi Nan's face was cloudy for a while. By now, he probably guessed why the lord of Wu Ya's family came to see him today.

——Because in the past, Xue Yantuo’s salt was all supplied by him!