I joined the army for my father, and I took Hua Mulan to build infrastructure.

The Great Court Meeting met Tuoba Tao's expectations as scheduled. Although there were accidents along the way, the result was gratifying.

The emperor's prestige and kindness were put to use, and Ye Nan also made a lot of money. More than 50,000 taels of silver were credited to his account on the spot, which made Ye Nan extremely happy!

A group of military generals stayed in the emperor's study after going to court, shouting that Ye Nan, a loyal and brave prince, bullied others with his strength, and wanted the emperor to give an explanation...

Anyway, people have already been thrown in the court once, so there is no harm in throwing them again.

A group of military generals were making a noise, and Tuoba Tao, one head and two older, said, "A group of people who have never beaten anyone before actually come to ask for an explanation. It's not a shame. Get out of here!"

As a representative, a veteran stood up and said: "Your Majesty, there is actually a solution. You can give us one stove each, and we won't care about Marquis Zhongyong beating us..."

After a long time of fussing, it turned out that I was just greedy for the stove!

Why was the early Northern Wei Dynasty such a powerful and invincible empire?

That's because everyone is an official for the love of generating electricity. As the name suggests, the court does not pay salaries, let alone military pay.

The issue of a pension before the war started was something that happened during the Tuoba Si period.

But it is actually very simple to get money from the emperor's family. Then you need to perform in an official position or make contributions on the battlefield. Normal people only have these two options.

The aristocratic families in this period were still very serious. For example, the Changsun family was a family that gave the emperor a lot of headaches.

These families control a huge amount of wealth and are richer than the Emperor's family, so the Tuoba family has been making small moves to divide these great nobles, and they never tire of it.

A group of generals looked at the emperor longingly, showing him that they had softened their hearts...

Then he said helplessly: "Just this once, if you don't do it next time, go get a stove from the great farmer, and I'll give each of you a kilogram of coal. Get through this winter well, and next year we will make a big move. Please help me." Good practice!"

A group of military generals bid farewell to the emperor happily and went to ask Da Sinong for a stove.

Even though it was only a mere ten taels of silver, it had to be exchanged for five Rouran people!

Not everyone is Ye Nan, who keeps making meritorious deeds and receiving constant rewards from the emperor. Most generals live a mediocre life.

This is what happened in Wei State. If it had been any other dynasty, it would have been a devastating situation.

The Xianbei are such an ethnic group, they really don’t act according to common sense!

Tuoba Tao smiled and said: "These shameless people actually took advantage of me, Ye Nan, I want to take your money!"

Ye Nan clasped his fists and said, "I will object at last! Your Majesty is watching the excitement from above and doesn't stop him. If you want to fine him, you must first fine him!"

Tuoba Tao was happy and learned to talk back!

Then he said shamelessly: "Punishment! I am also punished. If my right hand goes out and my left hand goes in, isn't it still my money?" Tuoba Tao was actually interested in joking. It seemed that he was indeed very happy today.

Ye Nan was shocked, this black-faced emperor was no longer a human being!

"Your Majesty, let's talk about erecting the monument. Mr. Cui, you have to help me write the inscription properly. This is something that has been passed down through the ages!" Ye Nan decisively changed the subject, fearing that the emperor would really punish her.

Cui Hao stood in front of the emperor's desk, writing with his pen. Ye Nan took a closer look and couldn't help but admire that Cui Hao's words were really like his words, so beautiful!

Cui Hao was recognized as the most beautiful man in the Wei Kingdom before Ye Nan, and now he is succeeded by Ye Nan. This may also be the fate between the two.

A historical account, a few hundred words long, was sketched out by Cui Hao. Tuoba Tao and Ye Nan couldn't take their eyes off each other. When it comes to learning, the two of them combined are not as good as Cui Hao.

Which person who can leave a mark on history was not a trendsetter at that time?

Now, Ye Nan is also honored to be on the big stage of history with Tuoba Tao, just waiting to be discovered a thousand years later.

After Cui Hao stopped writing, he smiled and said: "It has fulfilled its mission. Your Majesty and Marquis Zhongyong, please take a look!"

Tuoba Tao looked at it and read: "In the first year of Shiguang, Zhongyong Hou Yenan saw coal on the outskirts of Pingcheng. He reported it to the emperor. The emperor ordered that tens of millions of kilograms of coal be obtained, which would last for a thousand years. There would be dozens of veins, enough to To solve the problem of using iron in the Wei State, it is truly God’s favor to us, the Wei Dynasty, and we have erected this monument to inform the world.”

The signature is Cui Hao, the first year of Shiguang!

Cui Hao's calligraphy was so beautiful that the first two emperors of the Northern Wei Dynasty entrusted him with important tasks, and Tuoba Tao was no exception. The position of prime minister was reserved for him!

Tuoba Tao looked at Cui Hao's pen and ink and nodded repeatedly, saying: "Cui Hao is indeed a great talent. With his strategic calligraphy, he is definitely worthy of being the number one person in Wei Kingdom. Ye Nan, thank you Cui." An inscription written by a great genius for us?"

Ye Nan bowed and said: "Thank you Master Cui. When Ye Nan saw this character today, he realized that this character can be written so beautifully. This is definitely a work of art!"

Cui Hao murmured: "The work of art is praised by Marquis Zhongyong. Cui Hao shouldn't praise him so much for his effort."

Yes, this guy is still arrogant. At this time, Tuoba Tao turned his attention to Ye Nan and asked: "Now that the overall situation of the stove sale has been decided, the money is rolling in, but the common people can't afford it. This stove, Marquis Zhongyong, do you have any solution to this problem?"

Ye Nan chuckled and said, "Hey, I'm just waiting for Your Majesty to ask. This stove is indeed easy to disassemble and carry, but you don't necessarily need to use a stove to burn coal!"

Tuoba Tao's eyes lit up, and then he asked: "Just say what Marquis Zhongyong has to say. This is a major matter that benefits the country and the people. No matter how difficult it is, we must implement it."

This attitude was quite correct, so Ye Nan stopped hiding it and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, it's actually very simple. We can build a brick stove!"

Bricks appeared in historical records in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and were mostly used in palace construction and paving floors. Later, bricks were also used to build tombs. The cost of building them was very expensive, and naturally they were also expensive to sell.

Bricks were also a profitable business in the hands of aristocratic families. During this period, the Wei State had already experienced the great national integration during the Tuoba Si period. The technology for firing bricks had become very mature, and it also exerted influence on the brick and tile technology of later generations. had a profound impact.

But bricks are a hot business in the current Wei State and are almost monopolized by aristocratic families, so the price has remained high.

Tuoba Tao shook his head after hearing this and said: "The price of bricks is not cheap. A piece of brick can be sold for more than ten pennies in our country of Wei. The common people may not be able to afford it!"

Ye Nan started to laugh again, making Tuoba Tao laugh so much that he couldn't help but laugh, and said: "Don't laugh so hard, it will make people suspect that you are a fool. If you have something to say, just say it. Don't fool me. Say it." !”

Ye Nan smiled again and said: "This, if I say it, I might offend people. Then Your Majesty will have to make the decision for me!"

Tuoba Tao said: "If it is feasible, I will say that it is my own idea and it has nothing to do with you, Ye Nan. Tell me, how long are you going to hang on to me? Do you believe that I will drag you out to make plans?"

Ye Nan pointed to the dust on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, we can use soil clods to make bricks!"

"Bulls of earth and bricks? Are you kidding me?"