King Luhuang of the Ming Dynasty: My father, Ming Taizu

Chapter 65 Salt Transport Envoy

Hejian Mansion.

Changlu Saltworks.

at this time.

A red-robed official's face was as dark as water.

The dozens of officials behind him all had serious faces.

I heard that His Highness King Lu came to Changlu Salt Field to take over power today, so they all gathered here to welcome him.

The red-robed official's name is Han Mingzhe, the chief envoy of Peking, Si Yanyun, and the third rank.

Behind him were all the officials of the Salt Transport Envoy, big and small.

Although Han Mingzhe is an official in charge of salt affairs in a province.

But in fact.

In the entire Beiping Chief Envoy Department, the only high-quality salt field was Changlu Salt Field, and now the court suddenly gave it to King Zhu Tan of Lu.

At the same time, Zhu Tan made it clear and domineering that no one or force would be allowed to get involved.

This also means that these salt transports have caused the people of the Si Yamen to lose their jobs collectively!

Of course, Han Mingzhe is not very worried that he will really have no place to settle in the future.

Officials in the Ming Dynasty would be dragged down by Lao Zhu every now and then to be stripped and stripped of their skins, so there were plenty of vacancies.

However, after having worked steadily at Changlu Salt Farm for three or four years, no one wanted to change places.

Because he was in charge of salt affairs, he was able to establish relationships with salt merchants.

Those people are rich and well-informed, and everyone has benefited a lot over the years.

It would not be like in other Qingshui yamen where life was so tight and one could be taken away and beheaded accidentally.

If he is transferred away, his future will really be uncertain!

At least for Han Mingzhe, even if he is promoted to a higher level now, he is not willing to become a third-grade minister!
  however.

If Prince Lu insists on not using them this time, then they will have nowhere to go.

The court still wants to relocate them elsewhere.

Han Mingzhe and all his subordinates felt very painful when they thought about this!
  God knows what it will be like if the government office is changed?

Nowadays, we can still play songs every night, eat, drink and have fun. Everyone has a lot of money, and even the ladies in the house are quite pleased with themselves.

If you leave Changlu Saltworks, you won’t feel as comfortable and safe here even if you get promoted!
  Han Mingzhe secretly made up his mind.

Later, when I met with Prince Lu, I had to clarify the interests no matter what, and explain clearly the importance of myself as the Salt Transport Envoy Si Yamen!

Let him know that without our management, you, King Lu, will not be able to have fun in the Changlu Salt Farm!
  Only in this way can I stay!

not far away.

Prince Lu's chariot and hundreds of guards could already be faintly seen.

Han Mingzhe looked at the people behind him with firm eyes and asked: "My colleagues! What is our goal this time?"

"stay!"

Everyone speaks in unison and is extremely united!
  not far away.

The kitchen households who were boiling salt water in an iron pot looked up curiously when they heard the angry roars of these civil servants.

Then, when I thought of my heavy work, I immediately put away my curiosity and continued to work honestly.

They say a spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold.

Zhu Tan, who is now mentally rich and empty inside, is sitting in the carriage, upset.

The official roads of the Ming Dynasty were as smooth as possible.

The carriage he rode in could be regarded as the most luxurious one.

But now when I arrive at the Changlu Saltworks, I am still shocked.

"I was on a business trip, so why did I suffer so much? I rubbed my crotch while riding a horse, bumped my butt in a car. Did Qin Shihuang die on the road because he was too bumpy when he was on his eastern tour?"

Zhu Tan couldn't help but complain.

There was another person sitting in the car.

Shi Yinshao, the left chief of the palace.

When he heard Zhu Tan's complaint, his face suddenly turned bitter.

Your Highness is talking nonsense again. Even rumors about the First Emperor were made.
  However, Yin Shao clearly felt that this carriage was very good.
  Yin Shao couldn't help but said: "Your Highness, this carriage is actually very comfortable."

Zhu Tan waved his hands impatiently and said: "Shut up! You are a mere petty official, can you compete with me?"

Yin Shao:.
  Forget it, I can’t be angry with His Highness.

Before he left Yingtian this time, he was promoted to an official.

He is now the Chief Historian of the Fourth Grade Prince's Palace.

It can be regarded as officially entering the ranks of senior officials of the Ming Dynasty.

Official robes are all crimson.

No more ugly blue!

When I think that I have been patient for so many years and finally got a promotion, many of my fellow scholars are still struggling in the fifth and sixth grades even if they are ahead of me in the imperial exams.

Yin Shao couldn't help but smile.

Be content and happy!

Although His Highness does not regard himself as a human being, he has given many benefits!

Zhu Tan glanced at Yin Shao.

Is your character still stable?

God knows how hard he worked to prevent Yin Shao from having any doubts about him!
  I have been thinking all day long about how to not treat Yin Shao as a human being, how to be unreasonable, and how to fight against him!

Of course, Zhu Tan also gradually liked this feeling.

Aloof and domineering.

Sure enough, it’s easiest to be a bad guy.

at this time.

Zhu Tan looked at Yin Shao and saw a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

My heart skipped a beat.

Isn't this old boy a jerk?
  Why is it that the more I quarrel with him, the more he laughs now?
  Did you enjoy it?

Do you want to try whipping him next time?

soon.

The carriage slowly stopped.

A sergeant had already come to report: "Your Highness! There is a large group of people ahead to greet Your Highness!"

Zhu Tan's face was full of curiosity and asked: "Yin Shao, do we ask for a welcome at Changlu Salt Farm?"

Yin Shao shook his head and said: "According to His Highness's wishes, the official did not mention this matter in the document! It must be that the local officials were worried about neglecting His Highness, so they took the initiative to greet him."

Zhu Tan nodded.

"Then go take a look! Drive them all away after reading it!"

Yin Shao:.
  Your Highness is crazy again!
  Until now, he still didn't know why His Highness wanted such a Changlu Salt Farm.

It’s true that he can earn 100 million taels of silver a year, but that’s all for the court!
  If His Highness takes over from now on, won't it mean that he is in charge of the imperial court in vain?

Moreover, from now on, we will give the court 1% more silver every year!
  That's even harder!
  Why is Your Highness taking on such a hot potato when you have nothing to do?
  And
  The officials at the Changlu Saltworks are the most proficient in salt affairs. If they are not allowed to manage the saltworks, is it possible that His Highness can manage it better than them?
  While thinking about it.

Yin Shao got off the carriage first.

Then, he stood aside and waited for Zhu Tan to get off the car.

After Zhu Tan came down, all the officials headed by Han Mingzhe, the Peiping salt transport envoy, immediately said in unison: "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you!"

Zhu Tan looked at the officials with smiles and enthusiasm on their faces, and suddenly his face was full of doubts.

"who are you?"

Han Mingzhe was stunned for a moment, then laughed dryly and said: "I am a member of the Salt Transport Envoy Si Yamen in Beiping! We are all here to welcome Your Highness!"

Zhu Tan said strangely: "Didn't we all agree? I am in charge of the Changlu Salt Farm! You can leave!"

Han Mingzhe:
  what is this?
  You can't reach out and hit the smiling person!
  After all, I am a high-ranking official of the third rank!
  We have brought so many staff here to welcome you with good intentions, and you are going to treat us like this?

Han Mingzhe gave a bitter smile and said: "Of course I know about this. However, His Highness has come from afar, so of course I have to welcome you here and take a look at His Majesty! Haha."

Zhu Tan smiled slightly.

He assumed a conscious and unrestrained posture and looked at the officials.

(End of this chapter)