The ministers begged me to ascend the throne

The news that His Highness the King of Han made new salt soon spread throughout the capital, and the people were talking about it.Of course, there is the emperor's handiwork in this.The emperor deliberately let the people know about the new salt in order to reassure the people.

In some of the most famous teahouses in the capital, storytellers were already talking about the new salt.They have obviously never seen or eaten new salt, but they talk about new salt in a clear and logical way, as if they have seen with their own eyes how it is made, and as if they have eaten new salt.

The common people were very curious about the new salt when they heard that the new salt made by His Highness the King of Han was as crystal clear as snowflakes and had a very pure taste without a trace of bitterness.

"His Royal Highness the King of Han has made new salt. Will the capital sell it?"

"Is the new salt made by His Highness the King of Han expensive?"

"His Royal Highness the King of Han is really amazing. Not only did he not die when he went to Lingnan, he also made new salt."

"I heard that His Highness the King of Han can make hundreds of kilograms of new salt in a day or two. Is this true or false?"

"We can make hundreds of kilograms of new salt in one or two days. His Highness the King of Han is actually not a human being, but a god."

"I knew that when His Highness the King of Han went to Lingnan, he would be able to make something good, but I didn't expect that His Highness the King of Han would directly make new salt."

"I heard that new salt is as cheap and useful as new paper."

"I just want to know when the capital will have new salt?"

……

……

……

The people in the capital all want to eat new salt.If Lingnan was not thousands of miles away, they would definitely buy new salt from His Highness the King of Han.

The salt dealers in the capital sensed business opportunities and wanted to go to Lingnan to buy new salt from His Highness the King of Han.

Within two days, salt dealers in other places also learned that His Highness the King of Han had made new salt.This is not a good thing for them.Now they just want to know how much the new salt made by His Highness the King of Han will cost and whether it will affect the salt in their hands.

The salt dealers in Qilu also received the news, but they didn't take it to heart.They did not think that the new salt made by His Highness the King of Han would be better than the new salt made by them.

In the study room of Prince Chu's Mansion, Prince Chu was frowning and reading official documents.At this time, there was a knock on the door, and then Princess Chu's voice sounded.

"My lord, it's me, can you come in?"

King Chu said without raising his head: "Come in."

Princess Chu walked in carrying a food box.She walked to King Chu and saw that King Chu was frowning and his face was ugly. She asked with concern: "Your Majesty, what happened?"

King Chu raised his eyes and glanced at Princess Chu, and then sighed heavily: "Oh, I am worried about the safety of my tenth brother."

"Is it because of the new salt?" Princess Chu took out a bowl of soup from the food box and handed it to King Chu. "Your Majesty, this is soup made with the new salt sent by the tenth brother. You have to try it. "

"Thank you for your hard work, Princess Chu." King Chu took the soup from Princess Chu and did not drink it in a hurry. He continued what he had just said, "My tenth brother made new salt. This is not a good thing for salt dealers everywhere."

"But it is a good thing for the people." Princess Chu raised her hand and patted King Chu gently on the back, and said warmly, "Didn't my tenth brother tell you that he made the new salt so that the people can enjoy it?" If you can afford it, eat it with good salt.”

King Chu raised the corners of his lips and chuckled: "Tenth brother has always had a heart for the people. Everything he has made since childhood has been to benefit the people."

"Your Majesty, I know you are worried about the safety of the tenth brother, but the tenth brother is far away in Lingnan, and those salt traders want to go to Lingnan and it will not be so easy for him."

"You don't understand those salt traders. They are greedy and cruel." King Chu said with a serious face, "The new salt made by the tenth brother has affected the interests of the salt traders. They will not let the tenth brother go."

Princess Chu suggested: "My lord, if you are really worried about His Highness the King of Han, send some people to protect him."

"The tenth brother said no, he said he has someone to protect him." The King of Chu sent people to escort Zhao Yao to Lingnan before, and asked people to stay and protect Zhao Yao. However, as soon as Zhao Yao arrived in Lingnan, he asked the King of Chu's people to return quickly. Beijing.

"Your Majesty, I think that since the tenth brother has made new salt, he will definitely know that salt traders in other places will be detrimental to him, and he should be fully prepared." Princess Chu comforted King Chu and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness the King of Han is not He’s a kid, I think you can trust him more.”

King Chu did not speak, but he was still worried about Zhao Yao.

Even though Zhao Yao has now grown up and become a prince, in the heart of King Chu, Zhao Yao is still the younger brother who follows him and needs the protection of his older brother.

"By the way, Your Majesty, His Highness the King of Han has sent so much new salt. I was wondering if I should give some to others?"

King Chu understood what Princess Chu meant, nodded and said, "It's up to you."

Princess Chu comforted King Chu again before leaving the study.

After Princess Chu left, King Chu called Wei Mian in.

"You go to Prince Wei's Mansion and tell him that I have something to ask him about."

"Your Highness, did something happen to His Highness the King of Han?" Every time the prince went to His Highness the King of Wei, it was because of His Highness the King of Han.

King Chu nodded slightly and said, "Well, we have to discuss with him the protection of the tenth brother."

"My servant, go now." It was about the safety of His Highness the King of Han. Wei Mian did not dare to delay for a moment and hurried to the Prince of Wei's Mansion.The King of Wei was also worried about Zhao Yao's safety because of the new salt incident.When he saw King Chu looking for him, he knew it was for Zhao Yao.

Zhao Yao, who was far away in Marsh Mansion, didn't know that his two good brothers were worried about his safety.At this time, he was helping Yan Huarong load new salt.

Before coming to Lingnan, Zhao Yao met Yan Huarong and talked to him.

Yan Huarong is very handsome and is known as the most handsome man in the army.He doesn't look like a general leading troops into war, but more like a white-faced scholar being kept by a rich woman.

Zhao Yao originally planned to entertain Yan Huarong, who came from afar, but Yan Huarong had the emperor's mandate and was in a hurry to deliver the new salt to Qilu, so he had no time to stay in Marsh Mansion.

Yan Huarong and Zhao Yao stood on the beach, watching their men load new salt and then move it box by box to the ship.

There is no moonlight tonight, but the torches illuminate the seaside like daylight.

Guards were standing all around the seaside salt field.Each of them carries a knife at his waist and stares at the surroundings with vigilance, in case any gangsters take the opportunity to cause trouble or snatch the new salt.

More than 1000 kilograms of new salt were installed in one night.

Yan Huarong planned to go to Qilu overnight.The earlier you get to Qilu, the earlier the price of salt will drop.

Zhao Yao knew that Yan Huarong was eager to go to Qilu, so he did not stay with him.

When Yan Huarong was about to board the ship, he suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said to Zhao Yao: "Your Highness, King of Han, I will come back to you after I deliver the new salt to Qilu."

Zhao Yao asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Looking for me? Does General Yan need my help with anything?"

"During the day today, I received a secret letter from the emperor. The emperor asked me to deliver the new salt to Qilu, and then return to Marsh Mansion to protect you."

"Protect me?" Zhao Yao asked with a confused look on his face, "I'm fine, why are you protecting me?"

"Your Highness, do you still feel safe after the new salt is shipped to Qilu?"

Hearing what Yan Huarong said, Zhao Yao understood instantly: "My father asked General Yan to protect me. Are you overqualified and underqualified?"

Yan Huarong did not expect Zhao Yao to say these words. He was slightly startled, and then said seriously: "Your Highness, your safety is a top priority. It is my honor for the emperor to send me to protect you."

He added: "Your Highness, I have stayed in Zhennan Camp for several years, and no one knows the situation in Lingnan better than me."

Zhao Yao nodded and said, "This is natural."

"Also, I have some bad reputations here in southern Xinjiang. If I stay with you, I can more or less deter those with ulterior motives." This was an important reason why the emperor kept Yan Huarong with Zhao Yao for protection.

"But the Chinese New Year is coming soon. General Yan, is it okay if you come to my place?" Zhao Yao felt that he could deal with those who were unfavorable to him.

"It doesn't matter. We soldiers are always on the march and don't go home to celebrate the New Year. Our families are used to it." Yan Huarong said with a smile, "Besides, it is my blessing to be able to celebrate the New Year with you, Your Highness."

"I am lucky to be protected by you, General Yan." Zhao Yao said with a smile, "Then I will wait for you to come back, General Yan."

"Your Highness will not be kept waiting."

"General Yan, after you go to Qilu and come back to protect me, what will happen to Qilu?" Zhao Yao thought that when the new salt is shipped to Qilu and sold, it will definitely make the salt dealers in Qilu uneasy.With their cruel temperament, they will definitely do bad things, and maybe even start a riot.

Yan Huarong said: "Old Song went to Qilu a long time ago. With him leading the troops to guard Qilu, the salt dealers in Qilu must weigh their actions no matter how bold they are."

"It will be good if General Song is there to guard Qilu."

Seeing that it was getting late, Yan Huarong did not dare to waste any more time, so he bid farewell to Zhao Yao.

Zhao Yao stood on the beach and watched Yan Huarong and the others leave.After Yan Huarong's ship disappeared from sight, Zhao Yao turned back to the palace.

He Lianfang didn't sleep and kept waiting for Zhao Yao.When he learned that he was back, he asked someone to invite him over.

"Second uncle, it's so late, why aren't you sleeping yet?"

"Have you finished pretending?" He Lianfang asked with concern, "Is there no trouble?"

"No, everything went well." Zhao Yao picked up the tea cup and took a few sips of tea. "However, there were a lot of people watching in the dark, and they have all been arrested just now."

He Lianfang reminded Zhao Yao: "As soon as Yan Huarong's ship arrives in Qilu, you must be ready."

"I have been prepared for a long time, just waiting for them to come to my door."

"I'm not talking about this matter, but about your royal brothers." He Lianfang said with a profound look, "King Dai and King Jing will definitely send people to find you. As for your two good brothers, King Chu and King Wei The king should also send someone to find you."

Zhao Yao was slightly startled and immediately understood what He Lianfang meant.

"Second uncle, do you mean that my royal brothers will come to me to cooperate in the new salt business?"