latelenovela Chapter 280 Charcoal prices are still rising, who says it's not?
Chapter 280 Charcoal prices are still rising, who says it's not?
The days passed one by one, and the mining area was bustling with activity all day long.
The miners and soldiers worked together with great enthusiasm, digging deeper and deeper with shovelfuls.
As time went by, more and more coal was mined, and piles of shiny black coal piled up in the mining area like small hills.
Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao, who were in charge of the project, looked at the results with pleased smiles on their faces. Qin Huaidao patted Cheng Chumo on the shoulder and said, "If we continue at this rate, the people of the Tang Dynasty won't have to worry about lack of coal for heating this winter. Our hard work has paid off."
Cheng Chumo nodded continuously and said with a hearty smile: "Of course, these coal miners have put in a lot of effort. Once this coal is transported to various places, the people will be able to keep warm."
Yuyu frowned slightly as she watched the price of charcoal continue to rise in the market. She then said, "This charcoal price increase is ridiculous. Fortunately, there's more coal being mined now. Once the coal stove is built, everyone can use coal for heating, which is much more cost-effective than using charcoal."
"Our coal burns well and can keep houses warm for longer. Charcoal won't be so easy to sell in the future, and people will be able to live more comfortably."
Xiaoyu walked over with brisk steps. After hearing Yuyu's words, she couldn't help but frown slightly, then nodded and agreed, "Yes, the price of charcoal is still rising. How can ordinary people afford such a toss?"
"But fortunately, we have coal. I just hope that the coal stove can be manufactured quickly so that everyone can use it soon. This way, people won't have to rely on the increasingly expensive charcoal for winter heating and can save money."
As she spoke, Xiaoyu looked into the distance, as if imagining the lively scene after the popularization of coal stoves.
At this time, several diners had sad faces and were complaining to each other.
An older customer sighed helplessly and said, "The price of charcoal is going up so fast. At this rate, I'm afraid I won't be able to use it freely this winter. The whole family will have to suffer the cold."
Another young customer chimed in, "Exactly. I was thinking of stocking up on charcoal for the winter, but the price is so high I can't afford it. I don't know what to do, and I don't know when the price will come down."
Other diners frowned, shook their heads, and grumbled, "Although winter expenses used to be expensive, it wasn't as worrying as it is now. If charcoal prices continue to rise like this, life will be difficult."
The complaints came one after another, full of helplessness and worry about the rising price of charcoal.
"Yes, yes, thankfully there's a stove in Zuixianlou to warm myself up. Otherwise, I'd be freezing cold after walking around outside. Coming in and warming myself by the stove is a bit of a relief."
A diner rubbed his hands, moved closer to the stove, and spoke while warming himself by the fire.
The diners nearby also hurried over and echoed, "Indeed, if it weren't for the stove in Zuixianlou, we wouldn't know how much more miserable we'd be right now. But we can't stay in this building all day. When we get home, we'll have to figure out how to deal with the high price of charcoal."
As they warmed themselves by the fire, they continued to talk helplessly. The flames in the stove danced, illuminating their worried faces.
Yuyu smiled and waved her hand, saying with a relaxed look, "Don't worry, the coal mine has already dug out a lot of coal, and the coal furnaces are being manufactured at a rapid pace."
"Once the coal stove is built, this coal will be of great use. Everyone can use coal for heating. It's much more cost-effective than charcoal, durable and affordable. Even if the price of charcoal goes through the roof, we won't have to worry."
But the diners still frowned. One of them sighed, "That being said, we still haven't seen the coal stove yet, and the price of charcoal keeps going up. Winter is getting closer, and we don't know how to heat our homes. How can we not worry?"
After saying that, everyone sighed again, and the sadness on their faces did not diminish in the slightest.
Xiaoyu cleared her throat and patiently explained, "This coal, not only is there a lot of reserves, but the amount being mined is also increasing. It also burns very warmly. And the key is that the price is definitely much more affordable than that charcoal, which has been skyrocketing in price."
"Once coal stoves are built and widely used, people will have a better option for winter heating and no longer have to worry about the high price of charcoal."
After hearing Xiaoyu's words, the diners suddenly understood. Someone couldn't help but say, "So that's how it is! That's really good news! If it's really as you said, then we don't have to worry about this winter. I hope that coal stove can be built soon."
The others also nodded, and there was finally a hint of anticipation on their faces, no longer as worried as before.
The market was crowded with people, all wrapped in thick cotton clothes, walking back and forth in front of the stalls.
The cold wind was blowing, making people unconsciously shrink their necks and wrap their cotton coats tighter.
Some stall owners exhaled white air while advertising their wares, trying to attract the attention of passers-by.
Some pedestrians were selecting items for the winter. From time to time, they would pick up an item, look at it carefully, and mutter the price, wondering if it could be cheaper.
Everyone was in a hurry, wanting to take advantage of the bustling market to quickly prepare for the winter and withstand the increasingly cold weather.
A few pedestrians gathered together, frowning and discussing helplessly: "The price of charcoal keeps going up. It's almost unaffordable. How are we going to get through the winter?"
The stall owner beside him nodded repeatedly after hearing this, then sighed, "Who says it's not true? The purchase price is getting higher and higher. It's hard for me to sell it, but there's nothing I can do. Everyone needs to rely on charcoal to keep warm. No matter how expensive it is, someone has to buy it. Oh, I just hope the price will come down one day."
After saying that, the stall owner shook his head helplessly and continued to organize the goods on the stall.
"But I heard that the coal mine is progressing quite smoothly now, and more and more coal is being dug out. Moreover, the coal furnace is also being manufactured at a rapid pace, and I guess it will be useful soon."
"By then, everyone can use coal for heating. It's much more cost-effective than charcoal, lasts longer, and is affordable. Maybe the price of charcoal will drop, and we won't have to worry about price increases anymore."
A passerby lowered his voice and spoke mysteriously to the people around him. When the people around heard this, a glimmer of expectation appeared in their eyes.
"Really?" Someone widened his eyes in disbelief, his face filled with a mixture of surprise and expectation.
"Of course it's true. I can't lie to you. You'll know soon." The man who spoke earlier patted his chest and guaranteed.
"I've heard from reliable sources that the mines are bustling with activity right now, producing a considerable amount of coal. They're also working intensively on the coal stoves. Once they're finished, we'll have a new way to keep warm this winter, and we won't have to worry about rising charcoal prices anymore."
After hearing this, the pedestrians around started talking about it, and the atmosphere that was originally full of sadness gradually became more hopeful.