Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 142 Yan Yin settled down
In April, the weather is getting warmer!
After Su Xian's actions in the palace that day, there seemed to be no movement, as if the conversation that day had never happened.

However, among the people, the heated discussion caused by "Introduction to Salt" has reached its peak!

It's about Shiohiki...

The major salt merchants, as well as the salt transport envoys who were still in the capital, were really Muggles.

In a quiet house...

Beautiful young girls, wearing different gauze clothes, are like butterflies in the courtyard.

In the crowded place, there are slender fingers stroking the strings of the piano, and the sound of the piano is like dripping water from a spring, tinkling. In the center, there is a girl with a figure like a spring breeze caressing a willow, light and soft. When her arms are stretched out, her long sleeves are dancing, and her feet are dancing. The green skirt is also like the green lotus blooming...

However, in such a beautiful scene, the figures scattered around looked gloomy.

"Sir, we have just returned to Beijing and reported on the salt tax. But the court released this news? Salt introduction? Gewuyuan? Salt patrol censor? What does this mean? We just left the capital for a while. When will the capital be released? Has it become like this?”

On the left side, there is a handsome middle-aged man wearing a Confucian shirt. When he came here in the past, the woman here would have already been in his arms, waiting for his favor.

I quickly wanted to ask again.

Everyone became more and more anxious.

Guo Huan slumped in his chair again, and only his hoarse voice slowly sounded out.

In the past, I only thought the sound of the piano was pleasant to the ear, but now I feel a little irritated no matter how I listen to it.

However, he didn't have that intention at all now. From the moment he saw the "Introduction to Salt", he quickly wanted to see the adult in front of him.

He also has many questions to ask, but unfortunately he can't go to the Zhongshu Province to ask the prime minister now, so he can only get information from his yamen.

On his left hand side, an elegant middle-aged man has stood up, "Salt merchant assessment? Don't worry, sir. Who is responsible for this?"

"You salt merchants, wish yourselves good luck."

Finally, the official on the left immediately asked: "Sir, what's going on?"

But soon, he suppressed his anxiety.

"The imperial court set up an assessment for salt merchants!"

The latter quickly opened the letter, just glanced at it, and completely stayed where he was.

Once upon a time, the Bao Chao Lifting Office had been renamed Chao Jingyuan. The old banknotes are about to be replaced with new ones, and the legend of Qilinzi makes me feel even more thrilling!
Not only did the father and son not become the prime minister's puppets as they thought when they left, or they had been abandoned long ago!

He waved his sleeves angrily and drove away all these warblers and swallows.

At this moment, there are also a few salt merchants who can't hold on any longer. Normally, they wouldn't be able to save this situation. That is to say, the sudden release of "Salt Introduction" by Gewuyuan made them panic and had no choice but to ask their grandfather to sue their grandmother to find some people they had some connections with. The former came to appease them in order to appease them.

As Guo Huan's servants arrived, everyone here immediately stood up and looked towards Guo Huan.

He even took control of both houses of Congress in the blink of an eye!
"I am also very curious." Guo Huan murmured. Only God knew how he felt as if he had been struck by lightning when he learned the news.

Hu Yi was overjoyed and was about to continue talking.

According to the plan, if he works for another two years, he will be transferred to the household department. This time he returned to Beijing to report on his work, but when he suddenly heard the news, he couldn't help but feel confused.

As soon as the words fell, several salt merchants looked at each other, feeling a sense of trouble.

Just at this moment, a figure came to visit in a hurry, "Master, the news is here."

Guo Huan seemed to know what he was thinking.

"Salt merchants from all over the country should immediately report truthfully their financial resources, transportation capabilities, employment of civilians, etc. The imperial court will select ten salt merchants in each province and prefecture...to start the point assessment."

Close your eyes and slump in the chair.

"How?" Guo Huan looked up blankly, his eyes filled with shock that could not be concealed.

As soon as these words came out, several people were shocked!

Guo Huan was transferred from the Eastern Zhejiang Salt Transportation Department last year, the full name is: Dudu Salt Transportation Department. Over the past year, he has been working hard and has perfectly completed the salt tax collection.

Everyone kept watching, watching each other seem to fall into stillness.

But Guo Heng said again: "Deputy envoy, the prince will accompany you to read... Ru Yu!"

"Get off! Get off here!"

His voice is like a mosquito.

"Shi Guo Yun, please speak."

The smile on Hu Yi's face disappeared immediately. They knew the appointments in the officialdom all too well. If it were just a minister, it would be okay, but there was an additional so-called deputy envoy, whose identity was still the prince's companion.

After putting on the brocade clothes, I really thought I was mixed in with myself and others, but they were just businessmen who smelled like copper.

Hearing this, he said calmly: "Our Minister of Household Affairs, Li Wentai."

There seemed to be a voice roaring in his heart: I want to see the Prime Minister!

As for the people next to him, he didn't care at all.

Then he stood up suddenly, feeling as if there was blood rushing in his head, and he felt dizzy for a while.

After a long time, he said again: "It seems that everything we talked about before is useless."

The transfer envoys of the Salt Transportation Department of each province are assigned to the third rank and belong to the Ministry of Household Affairs.

"Why are you so anxious? But the title must be accurate. Now, I am just a deputy envoy."

The intention is obvious.

Being a minister is just a name.

"The imperial court...what is the imperial court going to do?"

Finally, Hu Yi couldn't bear it any longer, "I've never heard of the previous court intentionally setting up rules and regulations on salt administration, let alone the salt patrol censor and the so-called salt merchant assessment!"

"Where did you get the idea?"

……

"It's probably Su Xian's idea!"

Zhongshu Province.

Li Wentai, the Minister of Household Affairs, arrived early and was ready to take over the appointment. Also arriving at the same time was the new Minister of Works, Zhao Su.

This time, the Holy Spirit's decree just took advantage of the opportunity of the increase in salt tax. In addition to the assessment of salt merchants, the Ministry of Industry also needed to coordinate and send a group of craftsmen to study intensively and then send them to the salt fields in each province.

At this moment, there was anger in Li Wentai's eyes, "It's probably the same as before. Our affairs in the court haven't been decided yet, but the Holy Master has already gone to the main hall and was bewitched again!"

Obviously, they already knew that the Holy Father went to the main hall again that day.

After all, so many students and gentlemen have seen it, including the palace maids, eunuchs, and imperial guards, and Su Xian's salt field experiment can't be concealed even if he wanted to.

"Two ministers, salt tax is the cornerstone of the country. Although your Majesty's actions can be understood as having a deliberate plan to supervise the salt administration. He even uses bonus points and subtracted points to control salt merchants, but the final result may make people change their minds... "

Li You said quickly, Hu Weiyong looked gloomy and didn't say a word.

Suddenly, Song Shen, the central minister, arrived, "Prime Minister, the prince is here with Du Ruyu."

"Ok?"

Several people looked up in surprise.

Li Wentai put away his anger and asked doubtfully: "What is he doing here now?"

He wanted to continue talking, but Hu Weiyong had already interrupted him, "Let him come!"

"Yes!"

After a while, a young man in simple clothes came to the door and seemed to see that there were so many important officials here.

He was a little stunned, but he still saluted quickly and said: "Greetings to the Prime Minister, and to the Minister."

It's just that although he is polite, his eyebrows and eyes are straight, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Rujun!"

Hu Weiyong narrowed his eyes and looked at the young man who was about to control the salt merchant.

Do not know why.

Suddenly, it flashed through his mind that when Su Guiyuan came to visit for the first time, he was sent back by Zhang Guance for a random reason.

At that time, the other party should be the same as the former one now, right?

The same simple clothing.

The difference is that this time I received it.

"You are a talented person. His Highness asked you to take care of this Yanyin... I am relieved."

Hu Weiyong's tone was gentle, like a kind elder.

Ru Yu immediately said: "The Prime Minister misunderstood. The Holy One only let me manage the salt merchants in a humble position. I came to see the Prime Minister this time just to ask if I could borrow the list and accounts of the merchants who transported grain and grass in exchange for salt in previous years!"

Swish!
Li Wentan and Zhao Su had serious expressions almost at the same time.

He's not so open-minded. Why is this person so direct and so ignorant of the world?

Hu Weiyong was also stunned for a moment, feeling that he was becoming more and more familiar with someone.

"That's all, Li You, find it for him."

"Yes!"

Seeing him turning around and about to leave, for some unknown reason, Hu Weiyong suddenly picked up the teacup on the side, as if he wanted to drink water, but immediately asked: "Do you know why you are in the management position of this salt merchant?"

Ru Yun was stunned, turned around, and said bluntly: "Bizhi once sent a piece of Yanyin's opinion to Gewuyuan. Later, I heard that Su Xian told the truth truthfully in the main hall."

"Calculating, it should be his recommendation."

The tea cup was frozen in mid-air, and Hu Weiyong's face was stiff.

really!

I'm just a kid, how dare I recommend it?

Wait until the other person leaves.

Then he looked at the two people beside him and said, "If nothing happens, please leave."

Li Wentai sensed something was wrong, so he finished his business and left with Zhao Su.

Seeing this place empty.

Hu Weiyong placed the teacup in his hand heavily on the table, making a crisp sound.

boom!
The tea cup was broken, and my fingers were cut by broken porcelain.

Hu Weiyong quietly looked at the dripping blood on his hands without saying a word...

……

soon.

The imperial court's news about the salt administration reform was finally officially released and spread throughout the capital!

First, establish a salt patrol censor.

second. Establish salt merchant promotion!
Promotion of salt merchants: Specially in charge of salt merchants. During the payment of salt tax, salt merchant management will be reviewed by various localities based on the lists and accounts of previous years, and the rest will be temporarily classified as candidates.

At the same time, the various salt fields of the imperial court can be divided into three categories based on their remoteness and different mineral classifications. A type of salt field, such as the Lianghuai Salt Field, Shanxi Salt Field and other places... A merchant gets 10,000 yuan, which counts as one point.

Class II salt fields, such as Tongzhou, Laidong, and Jinzhou salt fields, receive 10,000 yuan, which is calculated as 1.5 points.

Category III salt fields, salt fields in Sichuan, Sichuan, Fuzhou and other places, get 10,000 citations, which will be counted as two points.

As soon as this move came out, the discussion among the people about salt introduction became a craze again.

And as the crowd cheered.

With the Ministry of Industry as the center, craftsmen began to be dispatched to salt farms in various places...

As for the subsequent lowering of salt prices and the construction of canals, it will obviously not be leaked.

"Has all the news gone down?"

In Jinshen Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang listened to recent reports from the capital.

It was rare for him to be able to make decisive decisions and take several decisive actions in such a short period of time, even when he was conquering the world.

However, it was precisely because of this that he felt a rare sense of "endeavor". He wanted to see if affordable refined salt could really be produced in these major salt farms?
Will the future of tomorrow really be as promised and no longer depend on a piece of paper?
If this is true, he can also speed up his pace.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh: "There are really talented people from all over the country. Fortunately, he is not the son of a great general and comes from a gentry family. He comes from the common people, has no worries and is innocent. Such a talent can be put to great use." !”

"If our Ming Dynasty can give us ten more, no, five more when he grows up, why can't he be in our hands, look at the world, and be the subject of all nations."

"It's a pity that the real use of this son will be in your hands."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and asked him earnestly.

"Why did Father say this?" Zhu Biao said helplessly: "Father is at the peak of Qianqiu, and that boy will be able to be appointed in another ten years. However, in the 21st year of Hongwu, our Ming Dynasty should be much more stable by then. My father has also reached his peak. It’s a good time to make great use of it.”

"Haha!" Zhu Yuanzhang also laughed and said: "That's true, but you have to be careful about your bid. When you sit in our position in the future, you must remember what I said today."

"In another ten years or so, when the world is stable, it will be time for me and my mother-in-law to live their lives together. You must take good care of this Ming Dynasty."

"Dad, I will continue to be the prince for hundreds of years. You are only fifty years old this year. When Hongwu is eight hundred years old, you can pass on the throne."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and scolded: "You kid... are you saying that your father is a bastard?"

It can be seen that Zhu Yuanzhang is in a very good mood recently.

The father and son were not as cautious and cautious about the inheritance of the throne as written in the history books.

Such remarks are like a common joke.

After laughing for a while.

Zhu Biao then said: "However, this boy gets into trouble all day long. Today he offends Qingliu, tomorrow he offends the prime minister, from Kongyin to vassal king, from imperial examination to salt merchant... This is almost overtly or covertly, bringing down all the civil and military officials, including salt. The big merchants and the prime minister were all offended."

"But he doesn't worry about it. He wanders around the capital all day long. Today he goes to search for things, and tomorrow he can travel to most of the capital to look at any store..."

When Zhu Biao said this, he couldn't help feeling tired, "Dad, do we need to send some people to protect us secretly?"

"You don't need to say this?" Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Don't worry, we have already decided to enter the main hall from the empty seal."

Just as he said that, Zhu Yuanzhang became thoughtful again.

"But it's true that it's easy to hide from open guns and hard to defend against hidden arrows, especially after Yan Yin. Taking people's money is like killing parents. This kid acts without scruples. We really need to recruit more people. If it doesn't work, we should make it clear and let this guy Boy, go learn martial arts and hunt with the fourth child. Only after you have a good body can you serve the country!"

Zhu Biao nodded, thinking of his fourth brother.

Among the princes, his military strategy is simply inhuman.

"Yes, fourth brother can definitely teach him well."

Zhu Yuanzhang also smiled and suddenly shouted: "Mao Xiang!"

Outside the door, footsteps soon came, "Your Majesty!"

"Send out two thousand households and ask Jiang Yu to take some more people to follow him overtly and covertly. If there are any mistakes, you will be held accountable!"

"Yes!"

……

In mid-April, on the outskirts of Beijing, the grass grows and orioles fly.

One after another figures came from thousands of miles away, and one figure after another left.

Just like now...

Su Xian, King Yan, Li Jinglong, the three brothers Chang Mao, the three brothers Xu Huizu, and a group of unknown Confucian scholars from the imperial dynasty looked at the dozens of figures in front of them.

Song Lian is old, and Fang Xiaoru is by his side.

The former was also holding a Gewu Daily. His eyes were complicated. After seeing the latest situation of the country and dynasty from it, he slowly raised his head and looked at Su Xian.

"The change of people's hearts is the power of general trend!"

"The capital has changed so much in one year. I'm really curious about what it will be like in ten or even twenty years."

"However, within ten years, the imperial examination will be completed!"

As the old voice sounded, a group of Confucian scholars behind them also shouted: "Within ten years, the imperial examination will be completed!"

Song Lian smiled slightly and said, "When the imperial examination is finalized, I hope I can return to the capital and see Gwu again."

As he said that, he turned around and left. He just remembered something and looked at Su Xian and the others again.

"Take care of yourself!"

Su Xian was thoughtful and followed King Yan and others to say goodbye together.

Later, Liu Lian also left Beijing.

As Su Xian expected, Zhu Yuanzhang treated him favorably and appointed him as "Jiangxi Right Participant in Politics", from the third rank!
You know, after joining politics, you may directly enter the Zhongshu Province!

……

"Shiohiki, it's been settled for the first time."

On the way back, Su Xian originally wanted to go home directly.

Just on a whim, he got off the carriage and went straight to Gewüyuan.

During this time, the "left class, right class" and the "head of the school" also became familiar with the duties of the Gewuyuan, and they felt extremely novel about these.

Taking advantage of today's farewell to Song Lian and the others, they also went to the Gewuyuan to play for a while.

A month passed.

Gewuyuan has become more and more prosperous, and there are almost fifty craftsmen.

After the Yanyin Incident, the status of Gewuyuan in Guozixue directly changed several levels, becoming even more popular than before.

However, Su Xian stopped recruiting after recruiting thirty students.

The reason is simple, the copper ball topic was leaked.

Next, he also prepared the second question...

Soon in the evening, Zhu Xiongying and the others had already returned to the palace, and Su Xian was also preparing to go home.

It’s just a short walk out the door.

"Dean and dean..." Several familiar figures ran over quickly, and these children were about to become a part of the Gewuyuan.

Su Xian also thought about finding an opportunity for the Chang family boss to take over the beggars and take over all the "little meat buns", "candied haws" and other children, and see what was going on.

After this period of familiarity, these children who are about the same age as themselves also call themselves dean, um... dean of Gwuyuan.

"What's wrong?" Su Xian asked subconsciously.

"Xiaotang and the others are about to be beaten to death?"

He was also familiar with the leading child, named Xiaobao. At this moment, his face was anxious and tears welled up.

"Right there."

They pointed in a certain direction and said that they were about to go in a hurry.

……

"Qianhu."

In front of Gewuyuan, due to the popularity of its location, this remote place seems to have become a bustling city recently. Many people come here because of its reputation, and some people are thinking of starting a MSG business.

As time went by, more vendors and merchants came here and started doing business.

However this.

There were peasants carrying candied haws on their shoulders, and small businessmen setting up stalls but having no time to sell. People were coming and going in front of them, and their eyes would gather from time to time. Looking at the scene in front of the Gewuyuan gate, I just felt weird.

At this moment, a figure stopped, and other figures also looked strangely.

"They are..."

When the gloomy man squatting on the ground heard the words, he just raised his head, showing a hawk-like gaze, and his voice was as cold as cold iron, "Go and take a look..."

……

at the same time.

Su Xian didn't follow these children foolishly.

Instead, he took Huang Ke and Jia Xian with him.

Sure enough, as soon as they entered the alley, they saw the men punching and kicking three children.

"Stop!" Jia Xian shouted angrily.

"Tsk, tsk, are you still justified in stealing our money? You guys are about to report it to the police!"

Jia Xian walked towards that side with an angry look on his face, "Why did you steal your money? Let them go first? Do they still need to steal money?"

Su Xian and Huang Ke also approached.

But, just when the distance is getting closer and closer.

Su Xian suddenly narrowed his eyes because the familiar little girl looked at him almost from the gap between the people.

His little face was full of tears, and his exposed arms were full of scars.

It's just that Su Xian didn't pay attention to this.

Instead, he looked at himself hard, but his eyes were full of fear and his voice was even hoarse.

silent.

But Su Xian saw the mouth shape clearly, it seemed like...

quick?
Run!

Whoosh!
Almost instantly, a cold light rose from his back, and Su Xian was about to turn around.

next moment!
"Bang" sound!
Someone fell to the ground.

"Damn it, is there really a brainless person out there who wants to pay attention to the Gakuin?"

(End of this chapter)