Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 134 Private salt is also profitable

Zhongshu Province!
Hu Weiyong's neatly trimmed mountain beard was trembling uncontrollably, and in front of him was "Gewu Express" that he had read countless times!
"Salt introduction? Okay! Wow! I beat the swallow all day long, but the swallow pecked my eyes!"

"What a scheming boy, he's here for his true nature!"

Hu Weiyong never imagined that some time ago, people like Song Lian came to him and wanted to replace official selection with imperial examination. What would happen to them now? Who in the country can’t see it?
But his position remained motionless.

I thought that some of the wandering minds should calm down.

But now, I see this argument about "salt introduction" again.

Sometimes he was very upset. Why didn't the current emperor become a foolish king who ignored political affairs after conquering the country and went to enjoy the wealth and honor in the world?

If all government affairs are entrusted to oneself, how prosperous will the Ming Dynasty be by then? Only then can he let these people see the consequences of blocking him!
"It's a pity that in the capital, under the nose of the Holy Emperor, I will let you dance for the time being. When you leave the capital and Nanzhili, I will tell you who you should not offend the most in this world!"

On the side, Li You was deeply moved when he heard Hu Weiyong's violent voice. The latter was really angry this time.

The introduction of salt is not as rough as the last election.

Finally arrived at the palace.

"Kaizhongfa's salt introduction system is a supply of food and grass that matches the military household system of the guard station! Let's make trouble! The bigger the trouble, the better!"

As Hu Weiyong spoke, he suddenly laughed.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance, she was not angry in Jinshen Palace, but came to Kunning Palace, and she had a suspicion in her heart.

"These two people were the first to leave the court, and then punished them for deceiving the people, deliberately misbehaving, and obstructing state affairs!"

Hu Weiyong slapped the table angrily and laughed angrily, "Gewuyuan! This is a plaything for the emperor's eldest grandson, not an obstacle for him to disturb the people's hearts, harm the world, or even delay state affairs!"

Li You quickly said seriously: "Yes!"

""The Introduction to Salt" is a good way of opening up the middle. It denigrates nothing in it. It even dares to say that this is the disaster of national subjugation..."

"Hahaha! What a child's arrogance and daydreaming! I'm afraid that the current Holy Lord, instead of being happy, is extremely angry!"

While talking.

"Look, what did we say yesterday? We knew that the boy gave the salt to our eldest grandson in advance just because he had this intention. We were afraid of what we were doing, and we tried to trick him into not giving it to him, but the result was... It’s really here.”

"This is a good move, but you are shooting yourself in the foot! It saves you the trouble of taking action."

……

While Zhu Biao was still out of breath, Zhu Yuanzhang was already holding the quick report in his hand:

Queen Ma was still praising her.

Hu Weiyong sneered and nodded, "Looking at the Introduction to Salt, what is written in it? Does he really think His Majesty needs money? Haha, what a joke! Although money is important, it is not as important as food and grass."

Zhu Yuanzhang was anxious. "Sister, this is not what we are talking about, we are talking about this salty argument!"

"Don't be impatient yet."

"Submit Tu Jie immediately, and we will arrest both father and son at the court meeting tomorrow!"

Hu Weiyong's eyes suddenly glowed with coldness.

How about those masters bragging about the imperial examination in His Majesty’s ears? It can make the people of the world return to their hearts, and it can prevent one person from grasping the upward passage... But in the eyes of the Holy Emperor, it is not that these things have not been tried before. By using official learning and social science, Ming Dynasty can still make the people of the world return to their hearts.

"He wouldn't think that the Holy One would suddenly wake up and abolish the Kaizhong method for the sake of future generations of the Ming Dynasty, right?"

Li You came to his senses and quickly understood what Hu Xiang meant.

"Chongba, when you encounter something in the future, you should first look at the good points. For example, this express method is used. If you are worried that the people will misunderstand the government when issuing decrees in the future, then use this express report to send it out first..."

"To put it bluntly, the government's public notice is too majestic. It is far less convenient and convenient than this. It can directly enter among the people and get the fastest feedback."

"Hmph! He has mastered the treasure collection department, but he is not the Minister of the Ministry of Finance? Do you really think he has the power over money? A little Su Xian, who suddenly became rich from poverty, has the same little thoughts as a nouveau riche, carefully Thinking about it will only make people laugh!"

Queen Ma had already heard the palace maid's report and hurried out.

"I'll be put in a cell and I'll deal with it personally!"

"Not bad!"

Queen Ma's focus seems to be different from Zhu Yuanzhang's.

"Xiang Hu is saying... Su Xian's grandstanding is self-defeating. Attacking the Yanyin system can certainly cause waves in the hearts of the people, but because of this, it also delays the important events of the country?"

But at the moment, Shiohiki was telling the truth and speaking truthfully. He didn't even say it in front of the court or His Majesty, but directly posted it to the eyes of all the people.

Zhu Yuanzhang walked in a hurry, taking two steps to reach Zhu Biao three steps behind him. The latter was obviously in his youth, but he could no longer keep up with his father's pace.

"Not bad. This express method is a good one. We have only seen others report to us. This method of reporting news to the people is really novel."

The more he spoke, the lighter his tone became, "Have you delayed our soldiers guarding the border of the Ming Dynasty? A good general and hero who has worked hard for the country and the people?"

Empress Ma was neither arrogant nor impatient. After taking the express report in her hand and reading it for a while, her eyes lit up.

"Why are you so anxious? But is there really a quick report? Let me take a look..."

"It's really good to test the tone and investigate public opinion."

"If you can't pass this hurdle now, who will think about the obstacles in the future?"

Inside Kunning Palace.

"This is the way to die!"

Queen Ma's attention has been completely attracted by the "express" in front of her.

"Look, one issue per month has become a regular practice. You can still make money through this in the future. Today's reputation is established. Let alone, just like those books on the market, you can really make a lot of money."

"Is this MSG going to be sold? Do we need to cooperate with private shopkeepers? But Gewuyuan must at least have a head office or something. Once there is revenue, Gewuyuan will really be on the right track. "

"This method of recruiting workers is also feasible..."

"Let's show you this introduction to salt." Zhu Yuanzhang himself was worried.

As Queen Ma thought, the reason why he brought him into Kunning Palace was not only because he was frightened by Su Xian's boldness.

Fortunately, I had seen "salt" in the hands of Xiongying before, and I had already had a foreboding in my heart, so when I saw the salt introduction, although I was surprised, I didn't feel like I was being attacked without preparation.

But upon closer inspection, he himself was in a dilemma. Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty uses salt diversion to transport grain and grass to the soldiers guarding the border. To put it bluntly, it and the water transportation system are the blood vessels of the Ming Dynasty that connect the border to the border. They should not be touched lightly!

Anyone who disturbs it is hindering the operation of the country. If it is deliberately sabotaged, it is not too much to kill the nine tribes for the crime of disrupting military and state affairs and plotting evil intentions.

But on the other hand, what is said above does exist after rational analysis.

Are there any cases of "private sales of salt and collusion between government and businessmen" among various transshipment departments and salt transport envoys? Yes! Over the years, more than one or two have been dealt with. Zhu Yuanzhang himself cannot even remember how many corrupt officials he has killed.

There are also places where transportation of salt is convenient, such as Shanxi and Guangdong and Guangxi, as well as places where transportation of salt is inconvenient, such as Fuzhou Prefecture and Sichuan.

It is true that in these places, some of the salt produced by Zaohu households was quickly sold by merchants, while others were completely indifferent.

What's more important is the private salt issue mentioned above...

"But no matter how many problems there are, it is still a good strategy for me, and it is not a danger to the country as they say!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was still comforting himself.

But after Empress Ma read it, her eyebrows were heavy, "The one who is one step ahead is a genius, but what is the one who is ten steps ahead? Chongba, this "Salt Introduction" is probably more important than you think!"

"I just don't know whose hand it is from? Could it really be from Su Xian?"

When mentioning Gewuyuan, everyone would subconsciously think of Su Xian, but Empress Ma always felt that such remarks were beyond her ability.

But then again, who dares to be so bold in the current imperial court? In addition, he had repeatedly shown his good vision in matters concerning Kongyin, vassal kingship, and imperial examinations.

This can no longer be assessed using common sense.

Regarding this matter, I have my own personal position. What the people saw was that for the first time in so many years, someone started to express their words on the salt. It seemed like a crazy lunatic, and he even dared to talk about the subjugation of the country. It was written, but how could it not be written in the hearts of the people?
Everyone looked at it and couldn't help but agree, because the sky-high price of salt they bought made the family overwhelmed!

But all Hu Weiyong saw was opposition to him, so he subconsciously became furious, thinking that he was deceiving the people, and even wanted to launch an attack at the court meeting!
Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma saw something different. The former had a bad temper and had been wary for a long time. When he saw it, he immediately had the illusion that it was indeed the case. He felt that he had guessed it right, but the remarks made him He was worried, so he asked Biao'er to come to Kunning Palace and discuss it with the family.

But Queen Ma is gentle, wise and kind, and she focuses on the people.

"Chongpachi, please sit down and let's analyze it slowly."

Queen Ma asked the maid on the side to bring paper and pen, but she didn't expect Zhu Xiongying to follow her.

He had no choice but to let him sit next to him, while Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao sat aside. After the screen retreated, she slowly said: "Don't make any preconceptions first. Think of this "Salt Introduction" as deliberate."

"What if this theory was made by Xiongying?"

As soon as these words came out.

Zhu Yuanzhang's still indignant eyes turned to Zhu Xiongying beside him, and he calmed down instantly, "If it is really our eldest grandson who did it, we really have to support him."

"So, this son sent salt to his grandson before. You were angry and he decided to kill you first and then punish you, which caused chaos among the people!"

"Isn't that the case? If he made this "Salt Introduction" in front of us, we would still admire him and reaffirm that the original choice of letting him enter the main hall was right!"

Queen Ma smiled.

Suddenly I thought of something and couldn't help but smile.

Zhu Biao on the side wanted to say something, but unexpectedly, his son said it first.

"Grandpa Huang, Su Xian has helped you. Didn't you say that there are rumors of treasure notes circulating around the capital? They should be gone by now, right?"

Zhu Xiongying still couldn't analyze what happened behind Liu Bowen. Even if he could analyze it, he subconsciously believed that Grandpa Huang was right.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Biao's smile widened, and even Queen Ma smiled.

"That's right. Aren't you worried that the people can't suppress this matter? Now it's better. Even if you mention Liu Bowen in the eighth year of Hongwu in front of them, I'm afraid people will say it's a cliché and swallow it. You have to chew the cud again?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sat there blankly, "But...but we didn't let him cause such a big trouble?"

"If the people start to question the salt introduction system from the bottom of their hearts, it will be a disaster if something goes wrong next!"

Empress Ma said softly, "Why are you so anxious? Then take a closer look at this "Introduction to Salt". Take out what is useful first, and put down what is useless or temporarily unused. As for the possibility of what he said, Do you really think that the consequences will not happen?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was speechless.

"Let's just talk about the corruption problem in various transport departments and salt transport envoys. How can we eliminate it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes. It was not that he gained nothing from the "Introduction to Salt", but he had already thought about it.

"Then set up a censor supervision system!"

"In our Ming Dynasty, the coastal areas of Guangdong, Guangxi and South Zhili have the most salt fields. If we want to prevent corruption, then once a year... the censor will patrol the salt!"

"As for the border areas in the north, let our sons go there... Of course, we can also send censors!"

"If we really discover the collusion between officials and businessmen, and the corruption of salt and profit, then we will ignore it and peel off all the day lilies!"

Empress Ma said seductively: "Look, didn't you already have a plan?"

If Su Xian were here, he would definitely have a strange look on his face when he heard that the Ming Dynasty's imperial censor was inspecting salt, because this was a method he only came up with during the Yongle period.

After the capital was moved to Peking, the corruption of the salt transport envoys in the south had become an incurable problem. After the censor inspection system was established, although the superficial problem was solved, on the other hand, it also deepened the control of the civil servant group over the government. Even some concerns about the military power of generals...

After that, with the improvement of the cabinet and the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty completely taking control of the political power, the Yanyin system reached its peak for a time and became a fertile ground for collusion between officials and businessmen.

And during the Jiajing period, why was Yan Song able to secure the shackles of the cabinet for decades?
Making money and selecting officials are all in his hands.

Even the salt patrol censor dispatched is one of our own...

"Censor of Salt Patrol, hum! This is our first thought when we see this salt transport envoy." Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily.

One thing he had to say was that no matter how hard this "Introduction to Salt" poked his heart and lungs, it really reminded him of the issue of corruption.

"The next step is to privately sell salt and solve the problem of different lives in salt farms in various places."

Queen Ma said, even her expression became serious.

"Of course, as soon as this "Introduction to Salt" came out, I'm afraid the public opinion can no longer be suppressed! People can't eat good salt, so they can only eat private salt!"

"Just like this "Introduction to Salt", how to turn the benefit of private salt into the benefit of our Ming Dynasty..."

"This is the highlight!"

(End of this chapter)