I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 246 Yan Song Actively Expressing Himself

As early as when Jiajing mentioned the topic of salt merchants earlier, Yan Song on the side was keenly aware of the information contained in it.

"Your Majesty wants to deal with these salt merchants!"

His Majesty was furious before, but now, Yan Song is more eager to express himself to the emperor.

"Well, Mr. Yan Ge's words are right. The root of the rise of this group of salt merchants is the open-China law that the imperial court has always implemented."

Jiajing nodded, affirming what Yan Song said just now.

"The opening of the Chinese law did play a certain role at the beginning of its implementation. While helping the court save money, it also guaranteed the supply of materials in remote areas."

"Especially those soldiers guarding the frontier, the supplies they need have also been guaranteed!"

After Jiajing paused for a moment, he continued to add.

"But right now, the open-China law that has been implemented all along has become a bad government, and it has reached the point where it must be changed!"

"Before this, I have sent people to investigate, and the prices in the border areas remain high! The reason is that these caravans responsible for transporting supplies have sent a large amount of silver."

"In the frontier areas, there is no shortage of silver, what they lack is real goods! Therefore, many soldiers guarding the frontier complained about it."

"Besides, the current salt administration is abolished, and many officials have colluded with these salt merchants to traffic in illegal salt!"

"The court didn't get a single share of the profit from it. If it goes on for a long time, it will definitely cause turmoil!"

"I've finished my words, what do you guys think about this?"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he glanced at the officials present, and then asked.

"Your Majesty is so clear about the situation in front of you. Not only that, but also clearly pointed out the disadvantages. Your Majesty is truly insightful and unfathomable!"

At this moment, this is the thought of everyone present.

After a while, Yan Song stood up and asked Jiajing.

"Report to Your Majesty, since it is no longer appropriate to continue to implement the Chinese Opening Law at the moment, then, I suggest that it be officially abolished!"

"At the same time, implement the salt and iron monopoly system, abolish the salt importation, and bring the lucrative industry such as salt sales under the state's management!"

"In addition, reorganize the salt administration and implement an assessment system for these officials. Those who fail to achieve the set goals will be punished ranging from fines to dismissal!"

Before Yan Song finished his proposal, Xu Jie stood up and retorted.

"Report to Your Majesty, Mr. Yan Ge's words are wrong!"

"Entrusting the state to manage the salt is obviously competing with the people for profit!"

"At the beginning, His Majesty Taizu..."

Before Xu Jie finished speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Yan Song.

"What do you mean by competing for profit with the people? These salt merchants made a lot of money, but in the end, they didn't see much benefit, and it fell to the common people!"

"Old Xu Ge, don't forget that His Majesty just stole 5000 million taels of silver from a salt merchant!"

"This is 5000 million taels of silver, which is more than my Ming Dynasty's taxes in a year!"

"Mr. Xu Ge, I have only just started, and you are so eager to oppose this matter, are you taking advantage of this group of salt merchants?"

After Yan Song finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Xu Jie and asked in a deep voice.

And Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, was quite surprised to see Yan Song standing on his side so clearly, and thought to himself.

"I've just started, you said everything I wanted to say next, well done, Yan Song!"

"I will cheer for you from behind."

After hearing Yan Song's accusation, Xu Jie's complexion was ashen, and he couldn't get angry, but Xu Jie couldn't find any suitable words to refute Yan Song.

Because I did take advantage of those salt merchants!
After a long time, Xu Jie could only choke out four words: "Unreasonable!"

After Xu Jie, Gao Gong stood up instead and raised his question.

"Your Majesty, if the industry of selling table salt is completely brought under the control of the state, it means that the salt importation system will be abolished!"

"Then, how to guarantee the supply of materials in remote areas?"

After listening to Gao Gong's words, everyone fell into deep thought.

"That's right, if the transportation of materials is all carried out by the government, then the supply of materials in remote areas will not be well guaranteed."

"After all, the cost of sending a special team to ensure the transportation of materials in remote areas is too high!"

After listening to the question raised by Gao Gong, Jiajing also fell into thinking, tapping his fingers on the table rhythmically.

After a long time, as if he had figured something out, Jiajing's eyes gradually brightened.

"I just thought of an idea, you might as well think about it for me, whether there are any loopholes in it."

Seeing that the emperor had come up with a solution, all the people present held their breaths and concentrated their minds for fear of missing a word.

After looking around, Jiajing said slowly.

"When the imperial court implemented the method of opening China, it gave these caravans salt as a reward."

"And these caravans will take the obtained salt to the designated place for sale, and thus obtain a considerable fortune!"

"And in this process, Shiobiki played the role of silver tael, so I was thinking to replace this Yanbi with something else."

After listening to Jiajing's words, everyone was a little puzzled, and kept murmuring: "Changing to something else?"

Zhang Juzheng on the side also fell into contemplation, for a long time, I saw that he was in high spirits and confident.

"Your Majesty means to use the certificate issued by the Maritime Trade Department as a substitute for Yanyin?"

Seeing that Zhang Juzheng understood what he meant, Jiajing nodded and said.

"That's right, that's what I mean."

"But Your Majesty, there are only [-] sea-going certificates issued by the Maritime Trade Department, and there is no way to add more!"

Gao Gong on the side immediately stood up and advised Jiajing.

"Who told you that I'm going to give them a complete certificate to go to sea?"

Jiajing glanced at Gao Gong and continued.

"I plan to use the certificate issued by the Maritime Trade Department to replace Yanyin. When these caravans complete the task of transporting materials assigned by the imperial court, they will get one-fiftieth of the certificate for going to sea."

"Only after completing [-] missions can you apply for a complete certificate from the Maritime Trade Department!"

"After all, industries related to maritime trade are all profiteering!"

Jiajing's words undoubtedly shocked everyone present.

What they didn't expect was that this could be done in this way!
In the final analysis, the certificate of going to sea of ​​the Maritime Trade Department is just a piece of worthless paper, but it is endorsed by the imperial court. Therefore, a certificate of going to sea can be sold for a high price of 20 taels of silver!
But right now, His Majesty has divided a certificate of going to sea into fifty parts, and then drives these caravans to continue to fight for it.

After all, only by getting together a complete certificate to go to sea can you make a lot of money.

"What do you guys think of my idea?"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he turned his gaze to the crowd and asked for their opinions.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking bluntly, this method is wonderful!"

"Not only can the profiteering industry of selling salt be brought back to the country to operate, but also the supply of materials in remote areas can be guaranteed. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!"

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, Yan Song stood up and complimented him.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this method is very wonderful!"

After Yan Song, Xu Jie also stood up, with a respectful look on his face, and complimented him.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

After the remaining few people looked at each other, they followed suit.

"The method is certainly very good, but it depends on how well you implement it."

After Jiajing finished speaking, he turned his gaze to the crowd, implying something.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the ministers will definitely work hard and implement this matter meticulously!"

Seeing this, everyone looked awe-inspiring, and then said in unison.

"By the way, at the auction to be held later, the price of the sea-going certificate must be raised as much as possible, and it must not be lower than 20 taels!"

"In this way, it will be more convincing to replace Yanyin with the certificate of going to sea, isn't it?"

Jiajing seemed to think of it suddenly, and then added another sentence.

"I will obey your orders!"

Seeing that the emperor had already spoken, all the people present quickly responded respectfully.

"Also, for the high prices in the border areas, we should come up with a definite solution as soon as possible!"

"It's really not possible. It doesn't matter if the imperial court comes forward to deliver the corresponding supplies for these soldiers guarding the frontier."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will obey your orders!"

(End of this chapter)