While the Li Family Zhuangzi was purchasing chrysanthemums in large quantities, the craftsmen were busy and the kilns were burning ceramic tiles.
The quality of the ceramic tiles was not worse than Li Yi's, but ordinary people would not use them to build baths.
The baths in the Li Family Zhuangzi were all ceramic tiles. The villagers were willing to bathe in them as long as they did not go to work.
Then, they would get sick and go to Dongzhu. Why was the skin almost rotten?
The reason why they did not use ceramic tiles was that the ceramic could penetrate and bacteria could breed and multiply in it.
Normal washing would not be able to clean it.
Not to mention the big wooden barrels that were currently used.
The best place was actually the royal baths. The baths were paved with stones and the water was flowing.
"It's so comfortable. Xiao Yi, I heard that your baths in Zhuangzi will be built elsewhere. Can you build a few … private rooms?"
Bi Goo came over today and asked for leave. They ate breakfast together and went to the baths.
He could not take a hot bath at home every day, especially his hair.
Li Yi could not wash his long hair every day. In the past, when his hair was not long, he could wash it twice a day.
Now, he washed his hair every two days. After washing, there was no hairdryer. He could only wipe his hair over and over again and then dry it naturally.
Every ten days, the officials of the Tang dynasty washed their hair every ten days. As for bathing, it was not clear.
People from outside who could stay in Zhuangzi washed their hair every day, including those "big shots" in Nanqu.
Now, when he heard Bi Goo talking about private rooms, he laughed.
"Old Bi, there are private rooms for couples to bathe." Li Yi gave him a "you know what I mean" look.
"I want to find other people to bathe and discuss some things." Bi Goo stared at him. What are you thinking?
"I can build a private room for you. This is not a problem. Old Bi, you are here to ask about the noodles, right? Last time, you took the map of the mine and ran away. "
Li Yi asked Bi Goo with a smile. He still remembered Bi Goo's anxious look.
"This old man is doing this for the sake of the imperial court. In a while, tell me how to make the noodles. I'll go back and let them try it.
Xiao Yi, someone mentioned that the things you sell in Zhuangzi are expensive. The soy sauce is cheap, and the recipe has also been leaked.
But there's also toilet water, soap, and so on. You said you should pay taxes first, but I said no, how can I … "
"Don't, Old Bi. Take what you should. I can hand it over, but you have to let me know who said it. He was a great talent.
I, Zhuangzi, have some new products that can make a lot of money. This person has done a great service and must be rewarded by His Majesty. "
Li Yi interrupted Bi Goo and said with a smile.
"Ah? You … you're not going to take revenge, are you? "Bi Goo sensed that the atmosphere was not right.
"How is that possible? Am I that kind of person? Look, I've come up with so many good ideas for the imperial court. Have I ever asked for anything?
I took out the 250,000 taels that the Tubo people spent on alcohol. I also heard that there was a war in the Southwest, so I gave them 100,000 taels.
I'm a very kind person. Tell me who it is. If you don't, then it's you, Old Bi.
Take good care of yourself this year and don't fall sick in the winter. Otherwise, with my abilities, I won't be able to save you. "
Li Yi was still smiling. He didn't look angry at all.
"Xiao Yi, don't be like this. I'll go back and teach him a lesson. Tell him about the noodles." Bi Goo was helpless. He was in a dilemma.
If he said it, he would be betraying his subordinates. If he did not, he would offend Li Yi.
He did not believe that Li Yi wanted to thank anyone. He could not let Li Yi do it. He would do it himself.
"Old Bi, I don't lack this money. You said that the Ministry of Revenue is short of one million taels. Based on the fact that you helped me fight against the locust plague in Henan Province, I'll get it for you in a month.
However, you can't bully someone just because he's easy to talk to. It's easy for me to take a step back, but it's even easier for some people to think that I can take more steps back. "
Li Yi pointed out. He was not a real seventeen-year-old youth. He had experienced a lot.
"You can get one million taels in a month?" Bi Goo did not care about Li Yi's attitude.
"I'll shout and say that I need money urgently. Tomorrow at this time, one million taels will arrive. I believe that the rich and powerful families in Chang 'an will give me some face."
Li Yi was not modest at all. He had been protecting his reputation and running the Li Family Zhuangzi brand.
With him, the Li Family Zhuangzi was worth one million taels.
The oil had arrived. After refining, paraffin wax could be sold like crazy. It was cheaper than wax made from animal fat, and the smoke was not as heavy.
There was no need to use alcohol. They could directly use gasoline, diesel, and kerosene.
Kerosene lamps could also follow. The value of an item did not depend on the cost, but on its scarcity and brand.
The leather bags were all made of pure leather. Why did some cost more than 100,000 taels and some cost less than 10 taels?
Was it because of the handmade products? No, it was because he used a bag that cost more than 100,000 taels. He felt that his identity was different.
"Xiao Yi, I can't tell you the person's name. Please be considerate. I'll deal with it. Let's talk about noodles. "
Bi Goo once again positioned Li Yi. He admitted that Li Yi was right.
Ba Shui Li Yi was only worth one million taels. It was not even enough. Ten million taels was also his.
He could throw out a few more high-yielding copper mines, gold mines, iron mines, and even the low-yielding silver mines of the Tang dynasty.
"Old Bi, I didn't ask you to deal with anyone. For example, you can throw them to Lantian County as a clerk or something." Li Yi waved his hand.
"Xiao Yi, killing people is not too much. You said that this old man's face is not worth it. This old man will leave now." Bi Goo shook his head and did not agree.
How could he throw them there? Wouldn't that be revealing who they were?
"Don't, Old Bi. I'm just kidding. The main thing is to press the noodles out. There are tools with holes.
After pressing, hang it up and stretch it with a falling rod. When it's almost dry, then coil it or cut it into pieces.
I'll get someone to do it later. You'll know when you see it. Zhuangzi actually has it. It's just that it's not spread.
The villagers are about to rebel. They said that if I continue to give out technology, they will be very sad and will not have the motivation to work. "
Li Yi did not insist. He was just joking. Who would stare at someone to death? How much hatred did they have?
The key was that the minister pleaded for mercy. This face must be given.
If he did that, he had to be careful of his life. When a person is forced to a certain extent, the other party may risk his life.
When the other party has absolutely no hope in life, why would they care about the law?
If they can't kill you, they will take the opportunity to kill your village head. So what if you destroy his family?
Li Yi was looking at Bi Goo's attitude. Bi Goo betrayed his subordinates. He would alienate Bi Goo.
Today you can betray others. How will I know if you will betray me tomorrow?
"Xiao Yi, I still have the money I earned from buying the pencils from you. I haven't used it at all. Do you think I should spend it or not?"
When Li Yi was testing Bi Goo, Bi Goo was the one doing the testing.
"That is the money I gave you. I've given all the benefits to the prime ministers. The six ministers, oh, Yao Chong is the Minister of War. He doesn't count.
The other ministers are the Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Works, and your Ministry of Revenue. Five of them. I haven't contacted the Ministry of Rites and Ministry of Justice yet.
You can help me contact them. I have something to give them. Take it that I'm supporting them with money. "
Li Yi was calm. He was giving them benefits. He, a Zhuangzi, was supporting them. He hoped that they would not be trapped by money and would remain honest.
What he did not say was that if they took the money and were not honest …
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