nashuaworldcup Chapter 222 I'd rather be broken jade than full of tiles
Chapter 222 I'd rather be broken jade than full of tiles
There is a saying: The east wind blooms flowers on thousands of trees at night, and even blows them down, and the stars are like rain.The fireworks feast in front of her, which was even more touching than the Tianyang Palace New Year's Eve fireworks, not only left an unforgettable memory in Mu Yun's heart, but also attracted the admiration of the entire Beijing people. It was still talked about by everyone until the first month of the year. Ledao.
Xichang has many mountains and is rich in all kinds of exotic minerals. Xichang people are good at using them skillfully. They add various mineral powders to the pyrotechnic powder, so when the fireworks are set off in mid-air, they will produce colorful sparks.Moreover, Xichang people are good at arranging mechanisms and cleverly using them on pyrotechnic barrels. The fireworks set off in mid-air can be displayed in front of people in various novel shapes.Using unique resources and exquisite ingenuity, colorful fireworks came into being when Zhuo Ling first returned to Xichang.
Due to the high mountains and long roads, this amazing skill in Xichang has not spread to Dashuo, and it is also rarely known to the people of Dashuo.
When Emperor Heiren ordered the Imperial City Department to thoroughly investigate who dared to set off rare fireworks on such a large scale in the suburbs, except for a pile of fireworks debris found in the western suburbs of Beijing, not only could no clues be found, but the initiator was also unknown.
The powder used in fireworks and firecrackers has always been strictly controlled by the government. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, although people have not been explicitly prohibited from lighting firecrackers during festivals to celebrate, the large-scale fireworks were set off privately with great fanfare on New Year's Eve, which can be called a This is the first time since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
It was a matter of imperial power, and the Imperial City Commander had no choice but to start a thorough investigation on the first day of the new year. After running around for several days, he still had no clue.It was not until the fifth day of the first lunar month that Zheng Yan, the commander of the Imperial City Department, received a message from Xiao Gu who was far away in Yancheng. The letter stated that in Yancheng, the border city between Dashuo and Xichang, it has recently become popular to set off a kind of fire made by Xichang merchants. The imported colored fireworks come in a variety of styles and colors, and are not much more expensive than ordinary fireworks. They are highly praised by local people, causing the local government-run fireworks and firecracker shops to be bleak and deserted.Xiao Gu bluntly said that this matter was related to the revenue of the treasury, and he entrusted Zheng Yan to report it to the Holy Emperor, hoping to get His Majesty's order to investigate the matter thoroughly.
As the former deputy commander of the Imperial City Department, Xiao Gu was sent to Yancheng by Emperor Heiren. Although he held the title of envoy, he was actually secretly handling all the trivial matters related to the government.The mountain is high and the emperor is far away. Emperor Hengren has been thinking about Yancheng, a frontier city, for a long time. There is also a crooked Zhenxi Army stationed here. Xiao Gu, who has always acted low-key, is like an owl in the dark night, using a pair of sharp eyes. His eyes were fixed on all the unusual little things in Yancheng City.
The Xichang businessmen who travel between Dashuo and Xichang all year round have become Xiao Gu's key surveillance targets.
After receiving Xiao Gu's letter, Zheng Yanke breathed a sigh of relief.Thinking about the amazing fireworks on New Year's Eve, I am afraid that some dandy in Shangjing City bought it from a merchant from the west, transported it all the way to Shangjing City, and deliberately set it off wantonly on New Year's Eve to show off his financial strength. This kind of behavior is not difficult to see in the elite circles of the upper capital, but this time the movement is actually bigger than before.
Although this action did not violate the national law, it was suspected of challenging the imperial authority. It was feared that the playboy and prodigal son would be warned and suppressed by the elders of the family before he could publicize the matter in the wealthy circles of the capital city, in order to preserve the family foundation and reputation.
Who is that prodigal son who is playing big game?Don't let me catch you, Grandpa Zheng, or I will definitely skin you!
Also, those Xichang businessmen would bring some novelties to Dashuo to sell. Would they really cause trouble for him? Isn't it good to cause trouble in your own country at will?
After Emperor Tairanin heard the news, he did not immediately consider the income from the national treasury. Instead, he carefully considered that if the skills of various fireworks were applied to the battlefield, using different colors and display methods, it would be more effective. By conveying the message, wouldn’t it reduce some unnecessary damage?
Thinking of this, Emperor Pingren ordered Zheng Yan's falcon to set off and convey his instructions to Xiao Gu. First, he ordered him to join forces with local officials in the name of a Beijing official sent by the central government to discuss cooperation with Xichang merchants in the sale of fireworks.
The sale of colorful fireworks is allowed in Dashuo, but they are not allowed to be sold privately in the market. They must be sold to the public through official fireworks shops.After the cooperation is reached, the colorful fireworks business can penetrate into markets in various places in Dashuo.In this way, the sales volume will be considerable, and a win-win situation for both parties can be achieved in a short period of time.
Emperor Pingren believed that Xichang merchants would not reject his proposal. After all, setting off fireworks was dangerous. Once people were injured, officials would come forward to deal with the aftermath better than small businessmen and hawkers.
The supply flow of colored fireworks must be controlled by Dashuo officials in the same way as ordinary Dashuo fireworks.If an interested person were to study the craftsmanship of fireworks and develop those firearms that were strictly prohibited by the late Emperor's order, it would be an unseen danger to the country and the people.
Second, Emperor Pingren ordered Xiao Gu to contact privately with the upstream suppliers of Xichang merchants. Dashuo officials could pay a large sum of money to purchase the technology to make the fireworks colorful, and promised not to use them in the production of ordinary fireworks in Dashuo, thus affecting them. Benefits in Dashuo.If both parties reach an agreement, then Dashuo can donate a place to Xichang merchants to build a fireworks manufacturing factory, thereby reducing unnecessary costs due to the long distance between the two places.
Although this letter was full of sincerity, Emperor Tairanin was also prepared to be rejected by the other party.They would rather be in pieces than in pieces. If the other party doesn't agree, they won't be able to continue the colorful fireworks business in Dashuo.
The falcons of the Imperial City Division are well-trained, and they can go to the capital and go to Yancheng once and for all, which only takes ten days.After receiving Xiao Gu's letter, Zheng Yan hurriedly presented it to the emperor.
Zheng Yan stood in front of the dragon case, raised his hand and subconsciously fiddled with the wick in front of him. The huge imperial study room did not become any brighter due to his actions. On the contrary, Emperor Pingren relaxed his mind due to his small actions, and his frowning eyebrows relaxed. Three points.
Zheng Yan also frowned, feeling uneasy following Emperor Pingren's subtle expression.
The issue of colorful fireworks is a small matter, a big deal or not. Why does His Majesty's mood fluctuate so much?
It is not easy for an emperor to show his emotions in front of others, but the letter in front of him really puzzled and shocked Emperor Heiren.
"Zheng Yan, why do you think the second prince of Xichang suddenly showed his kindness to me, Da Shuo?" Emperor Pingren put down the letter in his hand, leaned back slightly, raised his chin towards Zheng Yan, and motioned for him to take the letter and read it himself.
Before his eyes fell on the letter, Zheng Yan had already understood what Emperor Pingren was confused about. "Your Majesty, you mean that these colorful fireworks are the business of the second prince of Xichang?" As he spoke, he read the letter on the paper with a glance. The content was quickly skipped, and when he read the last word, he immediately understood why His Majesty's expression was so shocked, because at this moment, he could not calm down after a few breaths.