"Brother Yi, why did you think of making new glazed porcelain?" Li Longji, who was drinking the soup made from the wild vegetables in the greenhouse, finally asked about the serious matter.
He did not think that Li Yi was bored enough to make a kiln of new porcelain as a gift.
"The matter of exchanging clay for pottery, Wugong County …" Li Yi explained the situation.
There was a place that went too far by selling broken pottery, which broke the rules of the industry.
According to the rules of the industry, anyone could tear down the other party's kiln, but the people did not dare to do so.
"Because this matter was led by Chang 'an, they are destroying the reputation of the Tang dynasty.
More importantly, they know that I am the one behind this, but they still don't give me face.
Maybe they think that I, Zhuangzi, am a newbie in this industry, so they are disdainful of me. "
Li Yi did not say anything more. It was enough to express his attitude.
"Uncle, ask the governor to investigate them." Empress Wang said as she stirred the soup back and forth to cool it down.
Li Longji shook his head: "At that time, they did not sign a specific contract. Punishing them without teaching them is torture. Brother Yi, you don't want to do that, right? "
"Third brother is right. The process of exchanging them was not clear. So we have to deal with them through other means, otherwise they will not accept it.
Otherwise, if we deal with them in the name of the people today, won't someone use the same name to harm people tomorrow?
The rules of the industry must be found by the industry. I have to let them know that some lines cannot be touched. "
Li Yi was also using a spoon to cool down the soup.
This morning's soup was commonly known as cat's ear soup. It was made from wild vegetables that usually only appeared in May. They were furry and had a furry texture.
Its scientific name was Tingyu. When it bloomed, it was yellow, but when it bloomed, it would not taste good.
When other vegetables were planted in the greenhouse, the seeds in the soil would grow out.
The dandelion leaf soup that Li Longji was eating now was the same. If he did not eat it, there would be a lot of hair later, and it would be like a parachute when blown by the wind.
Including Platycodon, there were also wild plants growing in the greenhouse. Li Yi did not let anyone touch it. Let it grow and then plant it when there were seeds.
Platycodon grandiflorum is a traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat coughs, but it is irritating to the stomach.
At the same time, Platycodon is also a vegetable, which means Shushang Tou, Daulaki (Korean), Gou Bao, Bell Flower …
At Li Yi's time, it was very cheap in the beginning. He had dug it up when he was young.
Later on, some Chinese medicine merchants started hoarding it and it became expensive all of a sudden.
Just like licorice, it was stir-fried and would also stimulate the stomach.
However, the main ingredient of licorice tablets was not licorice, but ephedrine.
Most of the time, licorice was used to neutralize medicinal properties. Licorice was used in patches, not stalks.
Li Yi did not plan to eat the Platycodon now that it was still growing. Just like carrots, it did not bear seeds in the past and grew for many years.
The difference was that carrots would freeze to death in the northern regions without using greenhouses. They would not be able to bear seeds, but platycodon was not a problem.
Of course, the cat ear soup was the most delicious thing. It had a unique texture.
Li Longji and Empress Wang didn't know that there were so many things to pay attention to in the soup for breakfast.
They found that this' Brother Yi 'and' Uncle 'also had a bad temper. Whenever they were angry, they would produce new glazes.
In the past, they seemed to be such a peaceful person. However, when they met someone who did not follow the rules, they got angry.
If others were angry, they would only be angry at themselves. There was no good way.
However, when 'Brother Yi' and 'Uncle Yi' got angry, it was different. Wasn't it just porcelain? Then let's see who was better in porcelain.
"After a few days, there are still a few kinds of glazes. I have to go out. Otherwise, I will kill the kilns in Wugong County. I won't see them compromise."
Li Yi shook his head and said. He seemed to be regretful.
"Uncle, come back soon. Your nephew is waiting for you."
Empress Wang reminded him. I will be back soon. If you are not around, I will be worried about others.
"There is a transportation. I will go and deliver the gifts. I will be back in a month. There is still a month or so of observation." Li Yi promised.
"Brother Yi, now that things have come to this, shouldn't you tell us about the situation?" Li Longji had been thinking and finally found out that there was a drought this year.
"The east of Taihang Mountains is dry. During the transition between spring and summer, locusts will wreak havoc. Prime Minister Yao's orders will not be effective.
According to my calculations, since it is the transition between spring and summer, the winter wheat will be fine. However, the autumn grain will be gone.
Next year, there will be another drought. If we don't kill the locusts this year, they will come again every year. We can't stop them. This year, the provinces and prefectures will resist the orders. Next year, Prime Minister Yao will issue a strict order and the situation will be better.
However, for the next ten years, the locusts will not be able to be killed. The main wheat production area … "
Li Yi finally said it. He knew that Yao Chong had sent hundreds of workers to fight against him.
He also knew that Yao Chong was a narrow-minded person. However, he still told the Heavenly Mountain about the benefits.
It was because of this plague of locusts that Yao Chong wanted to kill people.
"When looking at a person, you can't judge him by his black and white.
You should use his talent, not his virtue.
Otherwise, there will be no one to use.
Evil is the most important. When it comes to behavior, there is no good person in the world. Filial piety is the most important virtue. When it comes to behavior, there is no filial son in the world. "
Li Yi said it out loud. He believed that his third elder brother should know who he was referring to.
Li Longji's eyes suddenly turned red. He felt that it would not be a problem to deal with Yao Chong later.
Look, look at my Brother Yi. He knows what you have done, but he thinks that your existence is good for the Tang dynasty. He even spoke up for you.
This is the true magnanimity of a prime minister. How many people do you want to get rid of for your own power?
My Brother Yi is so law-abiding. He knows that the kilns in Wugong County are wrong, but he still has to follow the law and not punish them. He goes around in a circle and acts according to the rules of the industry.
Brother Yi said that there is a plague of locusts this time. You should say something. If you keep silent, I will replace you.
Empress Wang's eyes narrowed into crescents. Although she always looked carefree, she was not stupid. How could a fool help her man get the throne?
She knew that Yao Chong was a troublemaker, but her uncle did not care about him at all.
Today, she finally made things clear. It turned out that her uncle had been assisting Yao Chong. Yao Chong, when you find out, you …
"Brother Yi raised these chickens and ducks to eat locusts?" Li Longji finally understood. No wonder Brother Yi asked the Zhang village to raise them, and also asked the Imperial Plantation to help raise them.
They also provided all kinds of artificial incubation techniques and fed the chickens and ducks maggots.
Only chickens and ducks that were used to eating meat tasted good. Then there was the century eggs.
Brother Yi had been preparing for this year's drought and the locusts appeared.
"Yes, but it is not enough. The total number of chickens and ducks in the plantation is less than 20,000. I am going to let the people know that chickens and ducks that eat locusts can lay a lot of eggs. There are also pigs that grow quickly."
Li Yi did not hold back. In the entire area east of Taihang Mountains, tens of thousands of chickens and ducks were useless. They could not be eaten up.
Fortunately, this year was the first year, and there were not enough chickens.
He would make a sample and teach the local people how to artificially incubate them.
Next year would be the most important year.
"Uncle, what about the salt?" Empress Wang suddenly asked.
"1.5 million catties. Send it over and sell it. We will make century eggs and salted eggs for the people. Thank you to the salt merchants of Shu County."
Li Yi nodded. It was good that the other party came over. Otherwise, he would have to find a way to get salt.
"Brother Yi, can you not go?" Li Longji was still worried about Li Yi's safety.
"Me not going? If I don't go, who can successfully bribe? Bribing is not as simple as giving money directly. "Li Yi shook his head.
He sold medical equipment, and he knew that it was useless to give money directly.
He also had to buy clothes for other people's children and get tickets for amusement parks.
He had to take good care of other people's parents and recognize them as godparents.
When other people's wives wanted to buy branded goods, they had to send a car to protect them.
When other people's mistresses wanted to have their hair done, they had to be separated from the main wife.
Also …
This was the highest level of bribery. If you don't agree, if you stick to your principles, it is useless. I will start with the people around you.
Those powerful salespeople were not as passionate and filial to their own families as they were to the target's family.
Some of them were the head of the hospital, the head of the hospital, and the parents of the attending physicians.
I know why they are doing this, but we like it. If you can't accompany us, they will accompany us.
It was the same no matter what he sold. It was the same no matter who he sold. It was not easy for them to raise their children.
Either you use their things, or you don't have to care about us. We don't need your filial piety.
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