As the prime minister of the current dynasty, Fang Xuanling certainly knew why His Majesty Li Er reacted like this.

Since Li Er ascended the throne, there have been either natural disasters or wars.

Although the Tang Empire was famous, life in the court was very tight.

At the beginning of the founding of the country, even the queen of the dynasty had to wear patched clothes.

Although the court has gradually become more relaxed in the past two years due to Yang Fan's glass business, there are actually many places to spend money.

The country is so big, and if these revenues are shared, the increased revenue will not be enough.

In addition, His Majesty Li Er has been preparing materials and armaments for the eastern expedition to Goguryeo.

It can be said that His Majesty Li Er lived in a very difficult situation.

Nowadays, Yang Fan keeps four ice cubes as big as a basin in one room, which is simply too luxurious.

You should know that in ancient times, Tibetan ice was stored from the previous winter and was not taken out until the next year's intense heat.

It is foreseeable that such a huge project as ice storage will cause huge losses.

Therefore, only the imperial court or powerful officials have the ability to store ice.

This also resulted in the price of the ice being extremely expensive the following year.

Therefore, only wealthy people from aristocratic families can afford luxury items like ice cubes.

Although His Majesty Li Er is the emperor, the court also reserves ice every year, but the expenditure and volume are huge!

Not only do they have to supply the royal palace of Nuoda, but they also have to give rewards to some ministers from time to time to win people's hearts.

Therefore, it has already entered June, and Guanzhong is experiencing drought again this year, and the hot weather has come earlier than before.

Even so, His Majesty Li Er did not dare to take out the stored ice cubes for use easily.

Now I see Yang Fan placing huge ice cubes randomly like garbage.

Moreover, Yang Fan was so awesome that he could use his craftsmen at will, which made His Majesty Li Er jealous of course.

Changsun Chong saw that His Majesty Li Er was so angry that he quickly added insult to injury: "Tsk tsk tsk, Wannian County Lord is really good at it. The heat in the iron-making workshop is unbearable. A certain person came to ask for a few pieces of ice, but you refused to give it. It turns out you are greedy."

Leave it to yourself to enjoy.”

After hearing Chang Sun Chong's words, His Majesty Li Er's face turned even darker.

Seeing that the emperor was about to lose his temper, Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and said quickly: "The Duke of Wannian County is young and ignorant, and it is understandable that he likes to enjoy himself. Considering that he has just made great achievements, please give him a lighter sentence."

Fang Xuanling thought that Yang Fan had bought these ice cubes with money from the Firearms Supervision Bureau, so he could only mention Yang Fan's contribution and hoped that the emperor would be lenient.

Seeing that everyone was staring at him like a heinous person, Yang Fan looked depressed and muttered softly: "This ice is not expensive, is it necessary? Besides, I paid for the ice myself, how do I use it?

Just use it however you want, what does it have to do with you?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was dumbfounded.

Of course, the focus of everyone's attention is not what Yang Fan said next.

Because everyone heard Yang Fan say that ice is not expensive, they simply ignored the rest.

Everyone stared at Yang Fan like a fool. Changsun Wuji even cried out: "That's nonsense. Do you know how much such a big piece of ice costs?"

The reason why I am so excited.

That's because in Chang'an City, in the scorching summer, a piece of ice the size of a washbasin costs dozens or hundreds of cents.

You know, the price of food at this time was only more than 100 yuan per stone.

A piece of ice is enough to buy a family of four several months of rations.

Yang Fan said it’s not expensive?

Of course Changsun Wuji wanted to expose Yang Fan's hypocrisy.

However, Changsun Chong didn't think so.

During the expedition to Tibet, Yang Fan also took out ice cubes.

At that time, Chang Sun Chong thought Yang Fan had bought it at a high price.

Now that Yang Fan said it was very cheap, he immediately thought of something.

It seems that Yang Fan must have mastered the method of making ice.

Thinking of this, Chang Sun Chong hurriedly asked: "You know how to make ice, how do you make this ice?"

"Business secrets, no comment!" Yang Fan held his tongue.

Do you really think you are the emperor? Do you want me to answer your question?

Besides, even if he is the emperor, we can ignore him.

His Majesty Li Er was slightly stunned, glanced at Yang Fan suspiciously, frowned and asked: "How much do these ice cubes cost?"

The emperor had spoken, and of course Yang Fan did not dare not to say it. He could only hesitate and say: "The cost of making ice is probably... estimated... only 1 penny?"

When it came to the specific price, Yang Fan really couldn't tell, so he had to make up a random price.

He made all the ice himself and the cost was not high.

His Majesty Li Er's eyes lit up: "How is this ice made?" He also asked what Changsun Chong had just said.

"Your Majesty, didn't the minister say that there are no commercial secrets?" Yang Fan said angrily.

Seeing Yang Fan's lack of energy, His Majesty Li Er became more and more angry for some reason, and he raised his foot to kick him again.

Yang Fan had already paid attention to his movements. As soon as he raised his feet, Yang Fan jumped like a rabbit and jumped to the door.

It means "if you are kicking me, I will not accompany you".

His Majesty Li Er is so angry in his heart!

Thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness.

This kid actually dared to hide, he was so bold!

Of course, what made His Majesty Li Er most angry was not that Yang Fan dared to run away.

But he was angry at Yang Fan for not bringing the ice earlier.

As the emperor, Li held the world in his hands and was rich all over the world.

When using ice to relieve the heat in the inner garden of the Forbidden Palace, I had to repeatedly ask the concubines to save their time.

Even though it is extremely hot this year, the use of ice has to be put off again and again for fear that the ice in the store will not be enough.

But who would have known that a large piece of ice here in Yang Fan can be purchased for just one copper coin.

Even if the entire palace was filled with ice, it would only cost a few dollars a day!

Look at Yang Fan, a small room filled with ice cubes in all four corners.

This refreshing and cooling feeling is so refreshing!

This is life!

Think about yourself again, as an emperor, it is so embarrassing to hold on to the rope when using ice.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and His Majesty Li Er became a little angry from embarrassment.

But the emperor is the emperor, and being thick-skinned is the most basic thing.

I saw His Majesty Li Er with a gloomy face and shouted: "Why are you running? I won't eat you. Could it be that I will still be greedy for your little ice-making method? Ahem... In this way, from now on

Finally, you cover all the summer ice in the palace!"

Yang Fan chuckled, patted his chest and said boldly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, this matter will be left to Wei Chen. Just ask someone to send you a list of how much ice the palace needs. Wei Chen guarantees that the ice for the palace will be supplied in time this year.

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Yang Fan didn't feel distressed at all.

Saltpeter can be used to make ice. Saltpeter can be used repeatedly. You can make as much ice as you want. The cost is not expensive.

Besides, there are so many aristocratic nobles in Chang'an City, so it's easy to use some wool from them to subsidize it.

What's more, you still have to ask for help from this emperor!

Seeing that Yang Fan was so happy, His Majesty Li Er nodded happily.

This kid always looks like he's not stingy, but he really doesn't let up at critical moments.

Fang Xuanling’s eyes twitched!

This emperor is so shameless. He and Yang Fan really compete with each other. They are indeed a pair of son-in-laws.

However, His Majesty Li Er was so conceited that he did not hear the trap Yang Fan said.

This guy only promised to supply ice for free for one year. Don’t you, the emperor, have to pay for it in the future?

If you get used to spending money freely, you will inevitably be extravagant and wasteful in the future.

Once you spend money to buy it, the number of royal palaces in Nuo will be astronomical, and you will see if those censors don’t hate you to death.

Especially that old troll Wei Zheng, his spittle can be thrown in your face...
To be continued...