Zhu Biao tried hard to straighten his back and stabilize his mentality. Finally, he took it.
Isn’t it just 10 million Guan Baobao?
Isn’t it just money?
Things outside the body, things outside the body!
He shook his head vigorously to keep calm.
Fortunately, his husband took him to the treasury for a tour in advance, which was equivalent to being vaccinated and vaccinated. Otherwise, Zhu Biao was really afraid that he would not be able to resist it.
Anyway, now that he has money in his hand, he can do whatever he wants. Zhu Biao feels that his waist has become thicker. This is the feeling of being wealthy.
While he was writing to his mother explaining the matter, he was thinking about what to do.
Apart from anything else, since the soldiers on the border are suffering so hard, it is necessary to give them more supplies, improve their food, and build schools.
In addition, many border soldiers complained that they could not get a wife.
Zhu Biao remembered that he had arranged a marriage for his baby long ago. He had no worries about marriage. It was not easy for soldiers to recommend themselves to others. Can he contribute some money to help them get married?
Zhu Biao came up with one idea after another, and his thinking was very clear. In fact, he has learned so many things over the years, and they are still of some use.
At least he knew how Queen Ma treated the workers below, how his father rewarded meritorious soldiers, and even the operation of the trading firm.
All in all, Zhu Biao was very high-spirited and felt that he was sure to accomplish something.
Young people are passionate and most energetic.
But while Zhu Biao was busy, the impact from Changlu Saltworks finally affected Yingtian, and all the government offices were alarmed.
The first is the Ministry of Household Affairs, which is responsible for salt administration. After the establishment of the Taxation Department, the Ministry of Household Affairs lost a lot of power, leaving only household administration and salt tax. Moreover, the Taxation Department tried to seize the salt tax several times. The two sides went back and forth and fought.
What a joy.
It's better now. The Changlu Salt Farm has driven the price of salt to the ground. The salt merchants are complaining. The salt transportation has made it difficult for the government to maintain its operations. They sell salt at a loss and the kitchen households in Huaidong can't support it. There are also stove households in Zhejiang and Zhejiang who have fled.
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All in all, the household department was in dire straits.
The local government also kept reporting, saying that Zaohu's escape had caused many problems, and requested the imperial court to issue an edict to appease people's hearts.
But what is surprising is that Zhu Yuanzhang, who has always been diligent in his work, did not respond at all. Things that could be approved on the same day were not issued.
There was no movement for ten days.
And during this period of silence, the first batch of Changlu's salt had been delivered to Changpingcang in Yangzhou via grain ships.
The government started selling salt, which was not expensive at ten cents a pound.
It was twice as expensive as the five cents Zhang Shicheng hoped for!
But even so, it is only one-third of the current price of salt!
As a place where salt merchants gather, the price of salt in Yangzhou is no lower than in other places.
Only this time, salt prices really collapsed.
People rushed to Changpingcang to buy cheap salt. The scene was very lively, and all the uncles and aunts were mobilized. A boatload of salt was sold out in just half a day.
The officials in charge of selling salt had to assure us again and again, don’t worry, there will be salt delivered within three days. Don’t worry, the price will only be lower!
It was easy to pacify the people and leave.
That night, several officials in charge of Chang Pingcang were dismissed, and they were told to leave immediately before the next day.
Then an order came down, Changpingcang could only be used for the sale of grain, salt was not among them.
"Folks, thank you very much! Ten years ago, we followed the superiors, studied in the army, and performed meritorious service by killing enemies in the army. Later, we became local officials and took charge of Chang Pingcang. When we do things, we do not violate the king's laws.
Not harming the common people. The Changlu Salt Farm was planning to build a low-price salt store, but because it was too late, we put it in Changpingcang for sale. In order to benefit everyone as soon as possible, we did it. Now that we have been dismissed from office, we have a clear conscience.
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"Farewell and go back to my hometown to farm!"
After these officials finished speaking, they picked up their bags and walked out of Yangzhou towards Dingyuan.
What they said basically made things clear.
Changlu Salt Farm began to sell salt to outsiders. Low-price and high-quality salt quickly impacted the salt market.
The people were naturally happy and encouraged.
In fact, the biggest expense for ordinary people at the moment is salt. They can grow their own food and spin their own cloth. Men farm and women weave, so they have no worries about food and clothing, but they cannot get their own salt.
This is also the reason behind the salt and iron franchise in the past dynasties.
Now it’s easy to find cheap salt, and the price has dropped so much, why aren’t they allowed to be sold?
What's the point?
On the one hand, the people of Yangzhou went after the officials of Changpingcang, who begged them to stay. Others went to the Yangzhou government office and asked directly why they were not allowed to sell?
What's the point?
Several elderly people even took the initiative to stand up and ask for an explanation.
Apart from anything else, when His Majesty had not yet crossed the river, we all asked him to come to the throne. At that time, whenever anything happened, we could go to His Majesty. When His Majesty was not around, Prime Minister Zhang was there, and occasionally we could see Mr. Li.
If you have anything, you can tell them!
The price of salt has finally come down, why don't we get some benefits?
Why not?
Do you want us to go to Yingtian, beat the drums, and ask to see His Majesty to talk about this matter?
Facing the anger of the people in Yangzhou, the government government could no longer hold on and immediately revoked the official document and reinstated the officials in Changpingcang to their original posts.
As for the issue of selling salt, they also agree, but since it is selling salt, there is the issue of salt tax. There is no definite solution yet, so... But don't worry, everyone, I will definitely let everyone buy it when there is a conclusion.
Get affordable salt!
After a lot of comfort, the people of Yangzhou finally calmed down for the time being.
However, this news still crossed the river and reached Yingtian.
Many newspapers also followed suit and began to discuss the issue of salt prices.
Is the current price of salt expensive or not?
A person's ten kilograms of salt a year costs hundreds of coins, and if there are more than a dozen people in the family, it costs five or seven guan of treasure money, which is quite a lot.
After all, people only earn so much a year.
Firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea, everything costs money. Just salt takes up so much, what about other places? Do we need to take into account people’s livelihood?
In the past, everyone thought that the price of salt was very expensive and could not be reduced.
Now Changlu Saltworks has proven that salt does not need to be that expensive, it only costs a few pennies per pound.
It can’t be that Changlu Saltworks is selling salt at a loss, right?
Someone even made a fuss about getting Changlu salt bought from Yangzhou. After some inspection, they found that the salt was clean and full of flavor, even better than the Huai salt on the market!
Now that things have happened, there’s nothing left to say, right?
Good quality and low price, everyone knows how to choose, why are there still people opposed to it?
What is the intention?
In the face of various discussions, the DPRK and China were no longer silent.
Especially Li Shanchang from Zhongshu Province, he had long known that something was going to happen.
Ever since Prince Zhu Biao went to Peiping, he has been doing surprising things. On the surface, he is the prince, but behind the scenes, it is Zhang Ximeng.
As for Zhang Ximeng, once he does something, it is connected and continuous. Just like the Yangtze River, it flows incessantly. Li Shanchang understands this deeply.
Sure enough, a salt method has created a big fire, and the fire may not know where it will burn!
"Since it is a matter of benefiting the country and the people, why are the people below so ignorant and insisting on making things difficult for me? What are their intentions? It's simply abominable!"
Li Shanchang was furious in the Zhongshu Provincial Council. He demanded that the Yushitai immediately conduct a thorough investigation of Yangzhou officials to find out who was opposed to the sale of affordable salt.
Let Yang Xian be responsible for this matter.
In addition, the relevant Ministry of Household Affairs, Taxation Department, and Salt Transportation Yamen must discuss a solution within ten days, how to deal with the salt tax, and how to implement the new salt law...
"Hu Shangshu, you have to be more attentive. His Majesty is watching, and the people of the world are also watching. No matter what, we must give an explanation to everyone."
After finishing speaking, Li Shanchang sighed to himself, "At this age, I can't bear it anymore. Soon, I plan to go back to my hometown to raise my grandson. Can't you let me live a peaceful life for a few days?"
Li Shanchang's almost complaining words sounded completely different to the ears of several promising middle-aged people.
Li Shanchang finally couldn't bear it anymore and the old guy was leaving.
But it's hard to say whether he really wants to leave or is retreating in order to advance?
Is he implying that he will pass the throne to whoever can help him tide over the crisis?
If you don't help him and give him a push, can you step on Li Shanchang's body and climb up?
Facing the chaotic political situation and various speculations, people are trying their best to weigh and make the best choice for themselves...
But just when Zhongshu Sheng had not come to a conclusion, a eloquent letter of ten thousand words from Yushitai was delivered to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Cheng Ru Taisu, the imperial censor, wrote a letter... He was very talented in writing, had a lot of ink, and quoted scriptures. At first glance, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed a little struggling.
After reading half of it, Lao Zhu roughly understood what Ru Taisu meant.
He believed that the prince was young and still in his early years, so he should only observe politics and not do anything.
The Salt Law is closely related and has lasted for thousands of years. It is not appropriate to arbitrarily create something new or change the Salt Law.
However, since the prince is young, there is no need to punish him. As long as the prince returns to the capital, selects virtuous ministers, and teaches him properly, within a few years, he will be able to understand government affairs clearly and live up to your majesty's hard work.
Zhu Yuanzhang pinched his nose and read Ru Taisu's eloquent talk!
What a brilliant mess!
"Who asked him to write memorials like this? Who asked him to drag out essays for us?" Zhu Yuanzhang roared!
"Guo Ying!"
"I'm here!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "You should send someone now to lock up Ru Taisu and take him to the imperial prison."
Guo Ying nodded and was about to turn around.
Lao Zhu said again: "Take this memorial and see how many rare words you don't know in it, one for each, one for each word! Go ahead and give us a good beating! Let this thing know how powerful it is!"
Guo Ying quickly agreed, but after taking the memorial and glancing at it, he was immediately confused.
According to Zhu Yuanzhang's intention, he wanted to teach Ru Taisu a lesson, not kill him.
But the problem is that when he glanced at it, there were several words he didn't recognize.
Be good!
If you follow this word by word, it is estimated that Ru Taisu can be beaten into a meat paste and can be directly made into beef balls. Doesn't this make him embarrassed?