Not long after, the stewards came in from the outside. When everyone came in, Yang Lian said expressionlessly: "Everyone, you have been in Yangzhou for a long time. You have not forgotten what you came for.

Bar?"

"Eunuch, we have been waiting in a hurry. It looks like our body is rusty!" the steward of Shouning Hou Mansion said, which immediately caused a burst of laughter.

Yang Lian also laughed, and then said loudly: "This is your chance to have a big fight!"

Everyone looked at Yang Lian, with excited expressions on their faces, eager to try. These people came to Yangzhou just waiting for this opportunity. They didn't care about the Yangzhou private salt case and the corruption case. What they cared about was how to make a fortune.

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"Arrange your people to immediately take over the business of the seized salt merchant." Yang Lian glanced at everyone and then said.

"All the shops and salt ships inspected by the yamen will be sold to you. If you don't have any cash, you can write an IOU, but you will need to have the government behind you as a guarantee. This money is internal money, so you'd better not make any crooked ideas."

Yang Lian's tone was very serious, even very stern. This was not because he was trying to scare people, but it was a real thing.

Zhu Houzhao never thought about this money. Most of the money seized from corrupt officials was going to the state treasury. This was a rule. If the emperor could get 30%, it would be something to be happy about.

These shops and merchant ships will also be sold, but in the past it was sold by local yamen, and many of them were pocketed. However, what Yang Lian is selling this time is not just shops and ships, but represents the entry of salt merchants.

Coupons. If you want to buy them, they are naturally very expensive. The money must go directly into the internal treasury. The emperor Zhu Youtang’s internal funds are not very generous!

When everyone heard this, their expressions suddenly became solemn. This means that everyone is buying things with His Majesty. Your Majesty is generous enough to allow you to pay the debt first, but if you don't pay the debt, haha, His Majesty's debt is not that good.

"Don't worry, father-in-law, we know what to do!" The steward of Shouning Hou Mansion said first, "We won't make it difficult for father-in-law."

Everyone knows that this is the ticket to the salt field. Needless to say, this money cannot be saved. Besides, it is only the individual who knows how much salt dealers make. If you don’t talk about other things, just look at the salt prices found these days.

Business property, how much does it cost? No one here is a fool. Once you enter the market, it is a business that is sure to make money without losing money. Who would be short of such a small amount of money for the shop.

"It's good that you know!" Yang Lian nodded and didn't continue to say anything. It would be better if this kind of thing is stopped.

"This is the list you submitted. Most of the people here can be saved, but some can't be saved. I've circled them all. There are too many cases these days, not only the selling of illegal salt and bribery, but also everything.

The lives of people on your hands cannot be saved, otherwise His Highness the Crown Prince will not be able to explain to you, and the money you collected can be kept, but the people cannot be saved."

Everyone's faces were solemn, and no one spoke. As for begging for mercy, naturally there was no such thing. These people were all seeking refuge in various mansions behind them. Meeting gifts were definitely indispensable, but receiving money does not necessarily mean doing things. Some things cannot be done.

, such as preserving it like it is now, let alone them, the people behind them can't do it either.

"Okay, that's basically what happened!" Yang Lian put down the list, and then said: "Go back to that row and start moving soon."

"Let the salt ship start sailing immediately. Let the coolies at the dock make money as soon as possible. Remember, no price reduction is allowed. The hiring price will increase by 20%." Yang Lian finally gave instructions: "If the coolies get into trouble because of the price reduction,

None of us have anything to gain from it. There are so many people waiting for us to make mistakes. You know this even if we don’t tell you, so don’t mess around."

Everyone nodded seriously: "Yes, father-in-law, we understand!"

"Let me tell you something. In addition to salt shops and salt boats, there are also many businesses, such as casinos, brothels, etc. There are also inns and restaurants. If you are interested, then buy it with money. This requires cash.

I'll ask your respective governments." Yang Lian thought for a while and then added: "The salt shop and salt boat will have to pay at least half in cash."

After everyone had dispersed, Yang Lian breathed a sigh of relief. Now, her affairs could finally be concluded.

The stewards of each family began to make arrangements after they returned. They were prepared very quickly. In just two days, the salt shop was reopened, and all the salt transport ships parked on the dock were reopened. The Yamen impounded

All the private salt was put on sale, and it was even 20% cheaper than before. It was very obvious to restore the market at a low price.

In addition, at the Yangzhou dock, the wages of coolies increased by 20%. For a time, the tense atmosphere in Yangzhou relaxed. Many people felt that this seemed to be good.

In fact, the arrests of those big salt merchants and corrupt officials have little to do with ordinary people, and they will not be able to feel the impact on them in a short time. Zhu Houzhao's approach is to make them feel it in a short time, and personally.

I feel that someone in the province is secretly causing trouble. After Yangzhou stabilizes, the Lianghuai Salt Works will stabilize.

"Liu Jin, it's almost done here in Yangzhou. Let's pack up and prepare to go to the salt field!" Zhu Hou looked at the documents sent by Yang Lian and said.

"Yes, Your Highness!" Liu Jin quickly agreed.

Everything is going smoothly in Yangzhou, but things are getting turbulent in the capital. Since the last incident of betrayal by nobles and relatives, the confrontation between the two sides seems to have become more intense. Although the number of memorials to impeach Shouning Hou is quite small.

There were fewer people, but the rhetoric became more intense. It was obvious that some people were driven into panic, but what was unexpected was that some people began to plead for Shouning Hou.

The content of the letter was very simple. Although Shouning Hou made mistakes, he had a good attitude towards admitting his mistakes. He corrected his mistakes when he knew they were wrong. There is no such thing as a good thing. He can set an example for his relatives. Although rewards are not allowed, some punishments can be reduced. There was a heated argument for a while.

Counterbalance the sky.

Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youtang put down the memorial in his hand, with a smile on his face: "The elders did not disappoint me after all!"

He reached out and picked up another memorial. After taking a look at it, Zhu Youtang's face became serious. The content of the memorial was very simple, that is, severely punishing the officials and salt merchants involved in the case in Yangzhou. At the same time, it also said another thing,

That’s what the Lianghuai Salt Fields are like. What about other salt fields? Please order Zhu Youtang to strictly investigate other salt fields besides the Lianghuai Salt Fields.

This memorial has gone through the cabinet, and the cabinet has given it a vote. The cabinet's intention is very simple, that is, it agrees with this memorial.
Chapter completed!