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

Chapter 91 The big scene at the salt store! Lao Zhu was shocked to the extreme!
  At first, Zhu Yuanzhang stood here and queued up, and he was quite interested. After all, it was very novel.

But after standing for a while, I felt boring and even a little stupid. What were I doing here grabbing salt?
  Why queue? We are just spectators!

Jiang Wei looked at Lao Zhu with a little anticipation in his heart.

I think so thoughtfully, your majesty should praise me for my thoughtfulness, right?

Even if you don’t bring any money to buy something, I’m ready to pay for this kind of thing!

This way it won't ruin your elegance.
  Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Jiang Yu.

What?
  Why do you still want us to stand in this queue?

The queue is so long now, and it lasts for most of the day. Is our time so worthless?
  The more Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it, the more unhappy he became.

He glared at Jiang Wei.

"Since you have the money, just wait in line here."

Jiang Wei was confused when he heard this.

I came here with good intentions to give away treasure notes, but why did I end up waiting in line? I, the dignified commander of the Jinyi Guards, have to queue up when I come here to buy salt?

What's the point?
  Is my time so worthless?
  Although he complained like this in his heart, Jiang Yu would not dare to violate the emperor's wishes under any circumstances.

I have no choice but to stand here and line up.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted lightly and turned to look at Zhu Biao.

"Son, let's go to the front and take a look! Let Jiang Yu line up here!"

Zhu Biao obeyed and left.

at the same time.

Dozens of imperial guards who had been ordered to protect Zhu Yuanzhang and his son also walked out of the crowd with a "clatter".

It startled the people around.

However, seeing that there were so many vacancies in the team, he immediately stepped forward to fill the vacancies.

There is no confusion when it comes to low-priced, high-quality salt.

In fact, as long as it is profitable, the adults and aunts who snatch eggs can become as orderly as primary school students going out.

Lao Zhu and his son were also a little surprised and couldn't help turning their heads to look at the people behind them.

Lao Zhu shook his head.

"This Jin Yiwei is also responsible for the mission of a spy!
  With this latent ability, we are really worried about whether they can do good things!

We need to pay more attention to the intelligence in the future, be careful that they have been seen through by the enemy long ago, and then they will use their tricks to create a counter-plan for us! "

Zhu Biao smiled slightly.

"Father said so."

He is not as harsh as Zhu Yuanzhang.

On the contrary, he has already seen the dilemma of Jin Yiwei this time.

The private visit in incognito service came in such a hurry that we had to leave as soon as possible!

There is no way Jin Yiwei can make any arrangements in advance!
  What's more, Lao Zhu went on a private search incognito this time, and he did whatever he wanted, and he would go wherever he pleased.

It is already very difficult for the Jin Yiwei to be able to provide personal protection to such an extent by walking around in such an unorganized manner.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao left the team and felt a lot more relaxed when they paused. After all, there was no one around them, so the father and son could speak freely without being afraid to speak like before.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said: "Eight cents of silver per pound of salt, now we feel that Lao Shi has gone too far!"

Zhu Biao smiled and said: "This price is indeed not the price stipulated by the Yanyin. In fact, it is much lower than the price stipulated by the Yanyin. The price I learned before was one qian and two cents of silver for a pound of salt!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "Only now do we know what Lao Shi has in mind!
  His salt is cheap and he steals other people's business. When the time comes, he will be able to make more money!
  Changlu Salt Farm is called small profits but quick turnover!

By then, not only will he pay more to the court, but he will also have some leftover for himself!
  snort! What a clever mind!

But when he did this, it was the court's interests that he lost! "

Zhu Biao thought about it and laughed dryly.

"Tenth brother is really smart, he can think of such a way!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "Aren't the other salt fields dumbfounded by what he did? If other salt fields can't sell salt, they can't pay money to the court! Lao Shi has robbed the interests of these salt fields. By then, even if he pays 110 million to the court a year Two, the court also lost money!

This brat is smart but doesn’t need to be in the right place!
  Being so greedy for money really disappoints us! "

Speaking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang was really disappointed.

Originally, he wanted to train Zhu Tan as a prime minister.

After all, as an emperor, he enjoyed the pleasure of monopolizing power.

But I also know that doing this will not last long.

At the very least, he had little confidence in his successors, and did not think that future generations would be as vigilant and arbitrary as he was.

At that time, the monarchy and ministerial power will all be delegated to anyone except the royal family by the prodigal descendants, and the Ming Dynasty will be in crisis!

It’s better to make plans to decentralize power now!
  With the auxiliary prince, no matter how chaotic the court becomes, it will still be the people of our old Zhu family who will rule the country!

What's more.

There were civil servants and dignitaries to support him internally, and the vassal kings to frighten him externally. He also shouldered the title of orthodoxy of the dynasty.

If under such circumstances, the emperor still cannot control the situation and is instead robbed of power by the auxiliary prince, it can only prove that the emperor is unqualified.

It’s better to find someone else!

Even regarding the position of the prince, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that the auxiliary prince could put some pressure on the prince.

of course.

Zhu Yuanzhang was not referring to this dynasty.

The status of Prince Zhu Biao of this dynasty is extremely stable and there will never be any problems.

But for the next generations, it doesn’t hurt to introduce a little competition!

At that time, it will be most perfect for the auxiliary prince and the prince to form a complementary and healthy competition.

Both the monarchy and the power within and outside the court were controlled by the Zhu family, so that power would not eventually be delegated to outsiders.

Then, the Ming Dynasty can be consolidated forever!

And Zhutan.

Originally, he was the first auxiliary prince favored by Zhu Yuanzhang.

After all, Zhu Tan's performance in Yanzhou Mansion was amazing.

A series of movements, knowing how to advance and retreat, understanding the art of war, as fast as thunder, even if Lao Zhu comes in person, it is nothing more than that.

But now, Zhu Yuanzhang saw another side of Zhu Tan!
  Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but snorted: "This stinky boy, Lao Shi! He is smart but has no great wisdom! He is greedy for small profits and forgets the great righteousness! How can he harm the public and enrich his private life! Wouldn't he have thought that we would settle his debt? It's really unreasonable!

We must take back this Changlu Salt Farm! "

When Zhu Biao heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The tenth brother handed over 1000 million taels of silver last time!
  With this money, the imperial court's Northern Expedition accelerated a lot!

Moreover, several major projects are also funded.

No matter how you say it, the tenth brother can be regarded as taking the most credit.

When he was asked to hand over so much money, he was always reluctant.

In the end, I exchanged it for the salt farm.

Now that the father has gone back on his promise, the tenth brother may not necessarily end up in such trouble.

At that time, it will still be my father who has a headache.

If he really dealt with his tenth brother, he would not be able to bear it.

In any case, as the eldest brother, I have to say something to my tenth brother, at least to ease the relationship between father and son.

Think of this.

Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Father, it's better not to go back on your promise to the tenth brother. After all, the tenth brother has made such a great contribution to the country! The prince who was originally going to give him a double salary and a title was not given. He has the right to operate the Changlu Saltworks!
  It’s still a bit unjustifiable to want to take this power back now.
  I'm just afraid that my tenth brother will be sad when the time comes! "

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he felt aggrieved!
  "He is sad, but we are not sad? We have good intentions and are ready to cultivate him! He actually does such opportunistic things just to make some money!
  This is what we dislike the most!

snort! Take a look at this Changlu Saltworks thing!
  In order to make money for himself, he sells it at a low price. What are the final consequences?
  The salt that was supposed to be sold for one penny and two cents of silver became eight cents!
  In the end, the country’s taxes will be so much less!
  With so many people in the Ming Dynasty, how much money had to be collected?
  When the time comes, he can easily hand over 100 million taels of silver. What will the country do? What about next year’s expenses?
  snort! absurd! "

While talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said: "Prince! You don't have to advise us on this matter! We know that Tan'er has meritorious service! But you can't damage the foundation of the country like this if you have meritorious service!"

One yard owned by a yard!
  Otherwise, there are so many arrogant and powerful generals who have made great contributions to conquering the world, so we will just let them cause harm to one party, take bribes and pervert the law?
  Then what is the difference between our Ming Dynasty and the previous dynasty Bao Yuan!
  This Changlu Salt Farm must be given whether he gives it or not!
  Do you think he still dares to challenge us?

It's the other way around!

His life is all given by us! "

The more Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it, the angrier he became, and he said angrily: "This money-grubbing brat! We must call him to Yingtian to give him a warning!"

The words fell.

Zhu Yuanzhang walked quickly forward.

Zhu Biao had no choice but to follow Zhu Yuanzhang forward with a wry smile on his face.

at this time.

Because everyone queued up to buy salt in front of the Lushang Salt Store, the streets were deserted.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang and his son walking forward.

Reluctantly, dozens of plainclothes guards had no choice but to follow Wuyangyang.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and glanced at everyone.

Suddenly my nose was almost crooked with anger!
  These fools!

Let’s move forward, and you should move forward too!

Even a fool knows you are protecting us!

Zhu Yuanzhang stared angrily and said: "Why are you following us! A bunch of idiots!"

Everyone looked at each other in shock and did not dare to say a word.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the signboard of Lu Shang Salt Store in front of him and angrily said: "What a bullshit salt store! It's clearly a business that harms the public and enriches private interests, and is unjust for the sake of profit! Let's have this shop demolished when we get back!"

The words fell.

But not far away, at the entrance of the salt store, I heard the head shopkeeper talking to the people.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and listened.

"Everyone! We have plenty of this fine salt in our store! We are receiving a steady stream of it from Ying Tianyun! Not only can we buy it now, but we can also buy it in the future!

Don't be impatient!
  This salt comes from His Royal Highness King Lu’s Changlu Salt Factory!
  Everyone knows about Changlu Saltworks, right?
  That is the largest salt farm in Ming Dynasty. You can get as much salt as you want!

It’s just that the transportation capacity is limited now, so the purchase is limited to 5 pounds per person!
  No need to grab it! 5 pounds of salt is enough for the recent period!
  After a while, when the salt arrives, everyone can buy whatever they want! "

Zhu Biao was a little surprised when he heard this.

"Father, I have heard from people at the Salt Administration Department of the Ministry of Household about the Changlu Saltworks.

Normally, the annual output is only more than 10 million kilograms. How can it be supplied to the whole country and seize the national market? The salt fields in other places combined can produce 15 to 6 million kilograms of salt a year! How did the tenth brother double the salt production? "

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly.

"How to do it? How else can it be done! It's nothing more than reducing the process, increasing labor, and passing off inferior products as good ones!"

I have made subjective assumptions about this matter.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became even more angry.

"Hmph! No wonder it can be sold for 8 cents per pound! I really don't know what to say! Our son can do everything, but there should be no profiteers!"

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly.

It felt like my father was getting even more angry.

Zhu Yuanzhang flicked his sleeves, turned around and said: "It's okay if you don't care about this salt business! We have finally seen Tan'er's temperament clearly! That's all! It's hard to become a great person in the future! Prince, let's go back to the palace!"

suddenly.

not far away.

The shopkeeper at the entrance of the salt store continued: "Please pay attention! Our salt is really the best salt!
  On weekdays, if dignitaries wanted to buy this kind of salt, they would have to pay at least 3 taels of silver per pound!
  Hey!
  I didn’t say that!

Even 3 taels of silver per pound of high-quality refined salt can’t compare to the salt from our Changlu Salt Farm!

Look at it, everyone, it’s as white as snow and as fine as sand!

how is it? "

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly: "You are just as unreliable as Lao Shi!

Sure enough, the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked!
  Who will lead what troops! "

While talking.

While turning around, he looked towards the entrance of Lu Shang Salt Store.

at this time.

The shopkeeper scooped up a ladle of salt and was pouring it down.

The white salt is just under everyone's nose.

Pour into the vat.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened.

"This salt seems to be really good! At least it's much better than those large coarse salts!"

Zhu Biao was also surprised and said: "This seems to be indeed refined salt! Not ordinary salt! But..."

He couldn't help but lost his voice: "How can salt of this quality be sold so cheaply!"

The words fell.

The shopkeeper of the salt shop started talking.

"Why does our Lushang Salt Store sell such good salt for 8 cents a pound? In fact, now that we are talking about it, there is no need to hide it from you!
  Our salt business is here.
  It also belongs to His Royal Highness King Lu!
  His Highness said it!

The people are suffering now!
  Eat some large grains of coarse salt that are dark, full of impurities and bitter, and cost such a high price!
  Is this reasonable? "

The people shouted angrily: "Unreasonable!"

“Those profiteers also took the opportunity to raise prices, and now it even costs one cent and four cents to buy a pound of salt!

Is this appropriate? "

"Inappropriate!"

The shopkeeper smiled and said: "That's right! His Royal Highness King Lu told us!

Today's Emperor Hongwu is wise, wise and considerate of the people!

How can I bear that everyone keeps buying such expensive salt!
  That’s why His Royal Highness King Lu was ordered to take over the Changlu Salt Farm, improve the quality of salt, and increase salt production!
  Bring the price down!

Let it benefit the people!

Everyone says, is His Majesty the best emperor in the world? "

When everyone heard this, they became excited!
  "Yes!"

"Having such a wise and powerful emperor is a blessing to the people of Ming Dynasty! Long live my emperor!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Under the leadership of the shopkeeper.

All the people shouted in unison!
  The excitement of the scene shocked everyone!
  Zhu Biao was surprised when he saw such a scene and couldn't help but look at Zhu Yuanzhang standing aside.

Suddenly he was stunned.

　There will be two more updates later!
  　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)