Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

"But the fact that everyone is having a good time this year is indeed because of you. I'll show you the details and you'll understand."

As he spoke, Shen Lin looked back and forth on the street for a while, and then came to an old man who was watching children playing.

"Grandpa, is your home warm this year?"

When the old man saw Shen Lin and his group of people, and they were dressed so exquisitely, he couldn't help but feel a little timid at first.

However, seeing that Wei Wu and the others all had kind faces, and they were at the emperor's feet, he was no longer worried.

A happy smile immediately appeared on his face and he said:

"It's warm, so warm! We bought that stove, and it not only keeps the house warm, but it can also boil water, cook, and dry clothes. It's great!"

"In such a cold day, we don't have to worry about the baby getting frostbite or his clothes getting wet. We can go home and keep warm and play in the snow as much as we want!"

As he spoke, the old man looked at his grandson again, his eyes full of doting.

Looking at the heartwarming scene in front of him and listening to the old man talking about the stove, Wei Wu roughly guessed what was going on.

"Uncle, the stove you are talking about is a tin chimney stove?"

After Wei Wu finished speaking, the old man smiled and nodded, then raised his hand and pointed to the eaves behind him.

"Yes, that stove!"

Wei Wu looked in the direction of the finger and saw a section of a metal chimney exposed outside, which was emitting hot air.

Seeing this, Wei Wu smiled slightly, and then continued to ask:

"Grandpa, what are you burning in this stove?"

"Of course it's honeycomb briquettes! The honeycomb briquettes sold by the government are not only cheaper than firewood, but they also burn longer! It's fantastic!"

After hearing this, Wei Wu understood that this was the response method mentioned when discussing the Little Ice Age.

Old Zhu listened to and remembered everything he said, and also implemented it on the people.

In fact, coal is really not expensive, but it is toxic when burned, so it cannot be promoted to the people for use.

But now, with iron chimney stoves and honeycomb coal, there is obviously no need to worry about this situation, and it can benefit the people.

Thinking of this, Wei Wu felt happy. At this moment, the old man spoke again:

"Speaking of which, I have to thank Lord Changle. The weather is getting colder and colder. If it weren't for him, we ordinary people wouldn't be able to use this good thing."

"At this time of year in previous years, I, an old man, would have to carry a basket on my back and go outside the city to collect firewood. The firewood I collected in a day was not enough to burn for the day."

Elderly people?

Upon hearing this name, Wei Wu's face suddenly became tense, and the little girls and Shen Lin beside him also had their faces filled with trying not to laugh.

After all, the old man in front of him is old enough to be his grandfather, but calling him old man would be awkward for anyone!

However, no matter how awkward it was, he was still very happy that he could improve the lives of the people of the Ming Dynasty.

Unfortunately, this happiness did not last long and was interrupted by Eunuch Wang who came in a hurry.

"Marquis Changle, His Majesty urgently summons you to the palace for an audience!"

Wei Wu originally wanted to ask what was going on and why they were so anxious to summon him, but before he could open his mouth, Eunuch Wang said two words.

"Japanese pirates!"

When Wei Wu heard the word "Japanese pirates", he knew that the matter must be serious, otherwise Zhu Yuanzhang would not have specifically asked him to come over.

So, after Eunuch Wang finished speaking, Wei Wu immediately turned to look at Shen Lin.

"Shen Lin, I'm going to the palace to meet His Majesty. You take people to send my wife back to the palace safely."

After giving instructions to Shen Lin, Wei Wu looked at Zhu Yuxuan again.

"I was thinking of walking around with you, but it seems I'll have to find another opportunity later."

Although Zhu Yuxuan felt a little regretful, she did not show it and still looked gentle and understanding.

"My husband is a pillar of the country, so he should prioritize state affairs. Put aside your children's personal feelings for now. Yuxuan, just go home and wait for your husband."