eldest son of Ming dynasty

The emperor raised his butcher's knife, no one can really stop him from withdrawing the salt envoys from the two Huaihe Rivers,
After the imperial decree came out, the salt transportation departments in other regions were shocked.

For one thing, the salt industry in this dynasty was all government-run. Now that the imperial court has changed the new system, it actually sold the management rights of the salt farms to private individuals at a price. This seems like a lot of fat.

According to the new regulations, the auction price is set according to the production of salt.

On average, if a salt farm with an annual output of 15 yuan of salt is to be auctioned off and operated by itself, it needs to pay [-] taels of silver.

The salt merchants can get this number out.

In September of the first year of Zhengde, the auction of the salt field was officially announced, and everyone from the capital to Lianghuai, and then to Liangzhe paid attention to it.

Of course, the sudden dismissal of the Salt Transport Division was equally shocking.

When the news came to Zhejiang, some salt merchants from Zhejiang and Zhejiang came to visit Mei Kejia,
When he arrived in Shandong, the Shandong Yunsi himself investigated several activities of selling illegal salt, and also submitted memorials to the capital.

But this time there was not much commotion in the court,

In fact, besides the Lianghuai salt, there are also Liangzhe salt, Shandong salt, etc., but this time the imperial court only paid the salt of the Lianghuai, which made it difficult for the salt merchants who held the salt from other places to balance.

However, the reform of the salt administration is still such a big reform that it must be done step by step. Just like the abolition of the people and herdsmen in Mazhengli, Zhu Houzhao is also doing it gradually.

He is very profound in the degree of reform, but relatively conservative in progress. This is the so-called steady progress of later generations.

The memorials handed over to the palace by the other transportation companies have everything.

There is even a chaotic situation.

The cabinet later suggested that the imperial court should clearly and strictly order that, except for the Lianghuai Salt Fields, all the matters of the Salt Transportation Department and the Salt Promotion Department in other places should remain the same as in previous years, and no one should easily change them.

Zhu Houzhao agreed.

He didn't even pursue the private salt case of Shandong Salt, because this kind of system setting gave room for private salt. Salt.

"Seven things to open the door, firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea. The salt thing is very profitable. The imperial court auctioned off the management rights of the saltworks. Even if there are some variables, there will be many people who want to try it. The auction method will definitely succeed."

Dacheng put 90 taels of silver into the treasury.

It easily exceeds the salt class in the Lianghuai River and Huaihe River in previous years, and it does not need to set up so many officials. In the past, the salt censors were sent to patrol the salt and censors, and at the same time they had to prevent the kitchen households from changing their registration. The administrative cost was really high.

There is another problem with the auction of the saltworks, though.

"Some ministers and king Zong came to ask, are they allowed to participate in the court's new salt system?"

The emperor is shooting arrows,
Surrounding him are his favorite ministers, Gu Zuo, Chen Jili, and You Simeng, the right deputy envoy who just jumped into the ranks of Beijing officials with the leap of "out of the mud but not stained".

You Simeng is a middle-aged man who has just turned 40 years old, with dark skin and short stature, he looks honest, and his eyes seem to be dull.

If it wasn't for investigating the case this time, such a person would never have been summoned by the emperor once in his life.

But it is really not easy for such an unknown and mediocre person to keep his integrity in such a big case.

Zhu Houzhao didn't think that he must have strong abilities, but he behaved well, and he was more than aggressive, which should still be there.

"No."

Zhu Houzhao answered the question very simply,
"It doesn't matter whether you are noble or clan relatives, they already received the imperial court's salary. The imperial court's auction method is to fill the Taikuang, what about them? The most important thing is that these people participate, and it is very easy to destroy the balance. When the time comes The new law is broken in their hands, shall I kill or not?"

Gu Zuo pushed the boat along the river, "If your majesty has made up his mind, I think that I should carry out the decree for the world, so that China and foreign countries can hear about it."

With the banner of imperial decree,
Only when the auction house refuses has a good reason, otherwise it will be very stressful to reject Lord Hou and Lord every day.

no problem.

"I can write this decree. But the auction house should also pay attention to identifying the relationship behind those merchants. Be more careful not to join forces. Once my new law is broken, it will not be as simple as peeling off the skin."

The hearts of the three trembled.

"I dare not wait."

Zhu Houzhao stopped, and then asked: "The auction house is still short of an envoy, Li Qing, do you have a recommendation?"

Gu Zuo thought for a while and refused, "I am busy every day, and most of the people I contact are in the Shaofu. It is difficult to name a suitable candidate for a while. Besides, the auction house is using it. I really haven't thought about the decision, and I hope His Majesty will forgive me."

The emperor heard that Gu Zuo also wanted to share some of the things in his hands.

Can't take everything.

"I know."

He really needs to think about this matter carefully.

Employing people is one of the most important things for him as the emperor, and the auction house is a new government office, so it is easy to become troublesome if the people are not found yet.

But this person is not easy to choose,
Most of the people trusted by him are already in important positions, and this envoy is a fifth-rank official, and Yang Tinghe and Wang Qiong, the second-rank and third-rank officials, cannot be asked to concurrently serve.

And some other petty officials didn't seem to fully understand what he meant.

Moreover, this position is actually very challenging. Because it is a new thing, this person is required to be smart enough and obedient enough. On the one hand, he should take care of the emperor's wishes instead of giving him various old-fashioned opinions every day. At the same time, he must also be capable. Be able to deal with new problems in the new Yamen.

In fact, list these requirements,
There is only one person who can reassure Zhu Houzhao.

It's just that I didn't expect it to be so soon. After Hongzhi's 18th year of Yichou, he entered the attendant's room, and it has only been more than a year now.

After the emperor sent his courtiers away, he walked slowly to Qianqing Palace. When he got to the gate, he saw Jin Gui and Yan Song sorting out documents inside.

"Jin Aiqing,"

The appearance of a familiar voice startled Jin and Yan, they hurried over and knelt down, "See Your Majesty."

"Excuse me. Jin Aiqing, come out. I have something to tell you."

"Yes."

Yan Song looked at this scene with some doubts. It is rare for the emperor to call people like this.

Outside the Qianqing Palace, the sun was no longer harsh, and the temperature in autumn even made people feel comfortable. The emperor walked in front, and Jin Gui followed.

"What do you think of Yan Weizhong?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, Weizhong is diligent in his work, and he is a prudent person. The minister expects him to be a pillar of talent."

"Wang Xian is gone, Xie Pi is away temporarily, and won't be back in two or three months. Yan Song, I'm going to send you away too. Among these four people, you came first, but you may be the last to leave."

Jin Gui was a little panicked, lifted his official robe and knelt down, "I am willing to serve the king's duties, but I will perform my duties faithfully, and I have never thought of anything else. Your Majesty's words like this really frustrate this humble minister!"

"You are a person who doesn't talk much. On weekdays, even I and you have only a few words. Today I want to hear a few words from your heart. If you tell the truth, do you really have no complaints?"

Jin Gui still said the same thing, "Your Majesty is the next generation of Mingjun, and the ministers serve in front of the imperial court. People in the world are more envious, so how can there be complaints?"

"Then after Yan Weizhong leaves, there will be two more people. Do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

"Your Majesty understands the subject. Apart from the matters at hand, other people are not willing to think about it."

"It's an easy life for you..." Zhu Houzhao said this sentence meaningfully,
In fact, simple people also have simple benefits.

He can also simply come.

"You go back. Besides..."

Jin Gui lowered his head.

"Wei Ning Bo has passed away, please write a eulogy for me. Just send it to the Long Case."

"The minister obeys the order."

Yes,

After Zhu Houzhao thought it over, Yan Song was the right one.

Although it was a bit early to let him leave the attendant room suddenly.

But the plan can't keep up with the changes. Things and challenges are in front of us. If there are suitable people and don't use them, wouldn't you be a fool?

At least Yan Song has been by his side and knows his attitude towards Yanzheng.

Something happened here, he had to go back to Qianqing Palace and wait for his pulse to be signaled.

In August, it was Doctor Tan and Xin Hui who came, but this time it was Miss Kui Er.

But when I got there, I found only Miss Kui Er.

She is still as beautiful as ever, Kui Er is tall.Dr. Tan raised her from a young age. I don't know if she took some medicinal baths, took some supplements, etc.

In short, she has a slim waist and slender legs, and her twin peaks stand tall. She is very slender in a simple and elegant light green dress. Standing up, she is not much shorter than this man. You know he often exercises and eats enough, but he is also more than 1.7 meters tall. up.

"Minister see Your Majesty."

"Let's get flat. What about the doctor? Why are you the only one?"

"Return to Your Majesty. Master has gone to Yongshou Palace."

"Eternal Life Palace?"

"Master said that His Majesty's illness has been cured, and the dragon is in good health. It is just a monthly follow-up visit. As for the Yongshou Palace..."

"Oh, I see. You don't need to explain." Zhu Houzhao already knew it in his heart.

Ever since the big wedding was put on the agenda, the Mei sisters became anxious. They really wanted to congratulate them, but it was okay to smile, after all, they had.The younger sister Huaiyan didn't know what was going on, and her belly remained silent.

Some time ago, the two of them were deceived and went to do the 'faith', which was actually out of this kind of psychology.

"The two nobles are born with auspicious looks. Your Majesty is also a king loved by the people. You will surely have good fortune in the future." Miss Kui'er said comforting words, because she saw that the emperor seemed to be in a trance.

But she didn't dare to take a closer look, and with a hasty glance, she felt that the young emperor was full of vigor, and there was a spirit hidden in his brows.

The Emperor stretched out his hand before her,

She, the doctor, was even more nervous, her pulse was beating extremely fast.

A strand of blue hair hung down from her ears, but it was hard to hide her flushed face.

The shyness of a girl is originally one of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Then he stretched out his hand to take his pulse, as if he felt an electric shock.

Plop, plop...

At first, Kui'er thought she had made a mistake, her green eyebrows furrowed slightly, but after careful consideration, she found that it was the emperor's pulse.

"Your Majesty..." Kui'er looked very serious, "Why is Your Majesty's pulse so fast?"

As a doctor, this is a symptom and the pulse of the emperor, so she cannot be careless.

In the end, I heard the emperor beside my ears say: "The spring breeze passes by the willow waist, and the birds follow the fragrance. Of course, my pulse will be fast."