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

Chapter 98 Lao Zhu is furious and wants to kill someone!
  however.

Before Zhu Yuanzhang could finish reading Zhang Huanian's bullets.

Followed by.

Another six or seven people stood up in the middle of the court!
  From the Inspectorate, from the Ministry of Works, from the Ministry of Personnel
  Everyone is talking about the same thing!
  The impeachment of Lu merchants for their salt trade has brought disaster to the country and the people, and the people have no way of living!
  Some people have even secretly said that standing behind Lushang Salt Factory is Changlu Salt Factory!

It goes without saying who the background of Changlu Saltworks is.
  Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned cold.

In fact, many of these ministers complained to Zhu Yuanzhang that his sons had done many illegal things.

Zhu Yuanzhang would often scold these sons for their ineffectiveness.

For example, the kings of Qin and Jin brutally abused the people, and the kings of Qi and Tan beat officials to death, etc.
  Under normal circumstances, Lao Zhu would more or less remind his sons not to go too far in these matters.

I will not dislike these ministers.

But this time, it was different.

because.

These are public bullets!
  It was put in front of the court!
  Everyone spoke in unison, describing Zhu Tan as a greedy person who brought disaster to the country and the people!

This made Zhu Yuanzhang a little unhappy.

Isn't this bullying my son?
  What's more, Tan'er is still such a sensible child!

The most important thing is that it doesn’t matter if one or two people are impeached. Since ancient times, no one is perfect, and impeachment is inevitable.

But now that so many people are unanimously impeaching, Zhu Tan's situation is a bit embarrassing. Although they don't dare to mention Zhu Tan's name, who in the world doesn't know that Changlu Salt Factory and Lushang Salt Shop Is Zhu Tan standing behind me?

at this time.

Lao Zhu's face was as dark as water, and his mood obviously became worse.

These ministers are also very good at picking their own time!
  He had just rewarded Prince Zhu Tan with a double salary and even allowed him to enter and leave the domain freely!

Such a reward has never been seen since the founding of the People's Republic of China!

It is enough to show his love for Zhu Tan.

Don't you even care about this? How dare you gather a crowd to impeach someone like this!
  In fact, it was Lao Zhu who had wronged them.

Everyone felt that the Lu Shang Salt Company had harmed the interests of the imperial court and enriched his own business.

Because of this incident, Zhu Yuanzhang would only be angry and would never reward Zhu Tan.

Everyone believed that the reward Zhu Tan received this time was because he sent tens of millions of taels of silver to the court last time, so his majesty rewarded him.

And maybe His Majesty doesn’t know about the salt price this time!

If he knew it, he might be angry!

Therefore, these people dare to be bold and eloquent in attacking the Lu Shang Salt Company.

"What the Lu merchant salt business made was a small profit, but what it lost was the righteousness of the world! It enriched the Changlu Saltworks family, but thinned the national treasury and the imperial court! Isn't this destroying the foundation of our Ming Dynasty?"

"Your Majesty! At first, the price of salt introduced by the imperial court was set at a high price, but now the Lushang Salt Company has broken the minimum price set by the salt guide!

It’s already against the rules! Now the common people are only grateful for the good work of Lu Shang Salt Company, but they never mention the imperial court! This incident has even affected the reputation of the imperial court! "

"Your Majesty, please also ban the Lu merchant salt shop. This is a great harm to the country! The price of salt is so low that the short-sighted people have benefited, but in the long run, it will eventually poison all the people and cause endless troubles!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sneered.

A few days ago, I clearly saw that Lu Shang Salt Company was supported by all the people, and the people were grateful for the good work of the salt store!

At the same time, because the shopkeeper promoted himself in this way, the people also praised "Long live my emperor"!
  How come it is now said through the mouths of these civil servants that it has become something harmful to the people?
  at this time.

The sudden unanimous impeachment of a Lu merchant salt shop in the court was quite eye-catching.

On the honorable side, no one spoke.

After all, it's government affairs, they have no interest in it, and they can't talk nonsense.

Since the Kongyin case and the Hu Weiyong case broke out, Lao Zhu's murderous intention has become much greater.

After the death of Queen Ma, she became even more uncontrollable.

under such an environment.

It was too late for the nobles to hide.

However, Tang He seemed a little on pins and needles standing among the ministers.

Lu Shang Salt Company?

Lu Shang?

Changlu Saltworks?

Aren't these all the properties of my son-in-law?
  Why did something go wrong again?
  Now so many people are impeaching him all of a sudden!
  Although Zhu Tangui is a prince, even a little impeachment cannot shake his status in the slightest.

But if this continues, his reputation will be ruined!

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, there have been so many instances of civilian officials impeaching princes, but this has never happened before.

how is this good
  For a while.

Tang He was worried.

In fact, the matter of Lushang Salt Store and Changlu Salt Field.

Tang He also heard about it.

after all.

Salt, which is included in daily necessities, still plays a very high role in people’s daily lives.

Nowadays, salt from Changlu Salt Farm is sold all over the street, and the process is so shocking and legendary.

How could Tang He not know?

However, he also knew.

The more famous the salt of Lu Shang Salt Company is now, the more troubles it will face later!

At least Tang He knew that this incident in itself offended the original salt merchant and the Ministry of Household Affairs!

The salt merchant fell second, but if the Ministry of Revenue held up the banner of national events and hit Zhu Tan on the head.

Even if he is a prince, I am afraid it will be unbearable.

Ugh.
  My daughter is really worried about following a brat like you!

Tang He couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

suddenly.

Soup and side.

Yongchang Hou Lanyu, who was the boldest and most informal, laughed and said: "Xinguo Gong! Did you see it? They are all for your son-in-law! These guys don't dare to say it openly, but they mention it in every word!
  Why don't you stand up and tell him a few words? "

Duke Xin Guo glanced at Lan Yu.

This guy is usually very arrogant in everything he does.

However, even Tang He admired his fighting ability.

Honestly.

Tang He was the first confidant to follow Zhu Yuanzhang in the southern and northern wars. He did not find the Duke of the country even after the founding of the country. In fact, it had a lot to do with his poor fighting ability.

Unlike ruthless men like Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Li Wenzhong, they are all military geniuses.

Later, Zhu Yuanzhang gave Tang He many opportunities to make meritorious deeds. Only then did Tang He get enough credit and was promoted to Duke Xin in the eleventh year of Hongwu.

As for Lan Yu, although he is only a Marquis now.

But no one thinks that he will always be just a marquis.

After all, on the one hand, Lan Yu is a rare military genius, and his combat ability is also unparalleled in the Ming Dynasty.

on the other hand.

As the prince's uncle-in-law, Lan Yu has a close relationship with the prince.

In the future, when Zhu Biao succeeds to the throne, Lan Yu will definitely become the number one person in the military.

Therefore, Tang He would not regard himself as a prince in front of Lan Yu.

But at this time, Tang He was already in a bad mood, and Lan Yu said this out of sheer disrespect. Distinguish? How can you tell the difference yourself?

Not only the civil servants in the court felt inappropriate about what Zhu Tan had done, but even the military commander himself felt inappropriate!
  No matter what you do, how can you harm the public and enrich yourself?

Tang He sighed and said: "Yongchang Marquis, I don't know the details of this matter. Your Majesty is wise, and I only obey His Majesty's will in everything!"

Lan Yu smiled.

"Mr. Xin Guo, these civil servants are clearly impeaching His Royal Highness King Lu in an organized and planned way!

I guess it was your son-in-law who robbed someone of their benefits, and now they are unhappy and did it!
  But it’s normal for you to have concerns, haha.”

talking.

Lan Yu stepped aside.

Full of disdain.

An old man like Tang He can only do things steadily, without any blood and courage of a general!

If my son-in-law is bullied like this, I will definitely go up and beat him until his face is full of peach blossoms!

Zhu Yuanzhang connected six or seven articles about Lu Shang Salt Company and Changlu Salt Field, and his face became more and more ugly.

suddenly.

Another official emerged from the crowd.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, Zhao Xuanhuai has the original report!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "We have collected a lot of memorials today! The things that the people are most concerned about are firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea. Now it seems that you are still very considerate of the sufferings of the people. I am very relieved!

Zhao Aiqing is the right minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and is in charge of salt administration! Does this memorial also impeach the Lushang Salt Company and Changlu Saltworks? "

talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly sneered.

"You might as well say that you are the one who impeached King Zhu Tan of Lu!

Why go around like this!

Just a trading house and a small salt factory!
  Is it worth discussing in court today?
  Whoever you want to impeach, just say it clearly!
  We are not the emperor who protects his shortcomings! "

As soon as these words came out.

The officials present looked at each other in confusion, and for a while they couldn't figure out Lao Zhu's temper.

In short, it felt like Long Yan was furious again, and he couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

Zhao Xuanhuai looked even more embarrassed. He held the memorial and handed it over, not wanting to take it back.

Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "Take it!"

soon.

Old eunuch Chen walked up to Zhao Xuanhuai and took the memorial.

Zhao Xuanhuai said anxiously: "Your Majesty, my memorial is indeed talking about Lu Shang Salt Company and Changlu Salt Field!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said impatiently: "Just say King Zhu Tan of Lu!"

Zhao Xuanhuai said bitterly: "This is His Royal Highness King Lu"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "When other ministers here mentioned this salt policy, we all felt that it was unprofessional, and they only scolded me!
  You, Zhao Xuanhuai, rose from the position of Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs. When it comes to the salt administration of the Ming Dynasty, there are not many people who know more about it than you!
  Since you have written the memorial, please explain it to us carefully. What on earth did Zhu Tan do to provoke so many adults to impeach him now? "

Zhao Xuanhuai said bravely: "Yes! I obey the order!

According to what I know so far, the salt sold by Lushang Salt Company is currently only 4 cents of silver per catty, while the salt quotation issued by the Ministry of Revenue before was priced at cents of silver per catty!
  I thought that if Lu Shang Salt Shop sells salt like this, people all over the world will buy his salt, which will completely cut off the sales of other salt farms, and it will be difficult to guarantee the annual tax income of the Ministry of Household Affairs this year!

His Royal Highness Prince Lu made an agreement with the court to hand over 100 million taels of silver every year!

Next, it will increase by 10 taels every year.

Judging from the current situation, even if His Royal Highness King Lu handed over 100 million taels of silver at the end of the year, the court would still be in deficit by more than million taels!

No matter how you calculate it, this deficit is huge.

Then the court's expenses will be stretched next year. "

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

Then he was suddenly startled and couldn't help but ask: "How much did you say? How much has the price of salt dropped now?"

Zhao Xuanhuai smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, 4 cents of silver per pound! I suspect that at this price, even the Changlu Saltworks will not be able to complete the salt tax of 100 million taels of silver this year!"
  At that time, I am afraid that the salt administration in charge of this matter will be even more difficult! "

Zhu Yuanzhang murmured: "4 cents of silver per pound? 4 cents? Is Tan'er crazy? He sells it at such a low price. Can he still make money?"

Zhao Xuanhuai swallowed and continued: "Your Majesty! The proportion of the salt policy in the revenue of the Ministry of Household Affairs is too high! It is also related to the national economy and people's livelihood! It is an important weapon of the country!
  Now that Changlu Saltworks and Lushang Salt Company have been hit by such an attack, the entire salt administration has been thrown into chaos!
  If you continue to indulge, I'm afraid there will be big trouble! "

Zhu Yuanzhang heard this.

I can't help but feel a little upset.

He waved his hands and said: "Today we have accepted all the memorials from all the beloved ministers! I will think about this matter before I decide! Retreat from the court!"

The words fell.

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly got up and left.

The ministers were also full of worries and left the court.

Xuanzheng Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang was reviewing the memorial.

A little irritable on one side.

at last.

Zhu Yuanzhang put down his pen completely.

Look at Zhu Biao next to him.

He snorted coldly.

"Prince, did you understand this morning?

If you and I didn't go to Weifu for a private visit a few days ago, I'm afraid we still wouldn't know what the Lushang Salt Store is like!
  Other salt merchants sold low-quality salt at high prices, and the people complained, but they blamed the salt issue on the court.

Lu Shang Salt Store sells such high-quality salt at a low price. This kid Tan'er is not arrogant!

Instead, he gave up all his reputation to us!
  For the sake of the court's dignity, we have to accept it!

I can only thank this child in my heart!
  But go to court today and listen to what these people have to say.
  In their words, this Lu merchant salt trade has become a heinous and hopeless business!
  There are endless troubles and disasters for the country and the people, but you still present facts one by one to make sense!
  Scholars have great mouths!

If we hadn't seen it with our own eyes, who would have thought that the Lushang Salt Company, which they described as so unfavorable, was actually the most beloved and grateful existence of the people!
  If we really listen to what these civil servants say, we will shut down this Lu merchant salt store.

Those people may not necessarily hate us!
  The imperial court that the people like is insisting on messing with it!

Prince, in our opinion, everyone in this world can be killed!

The sin is unforgivable! "

Zhu Yuanzhang said as he spoke.

While gnashing his teeth in hatred.

Stand up and pace up and down!
  "These bastards! In addition to deceiving us all day long, they are just thinking about their own little plans!

They didn't even mention the two cents of silver that Yan Yin brought up for no reason!

Now he is holding on to Tan'er's affairs, damn it!
  kill! Let’s go and tell Jiang Ying here!
  All those who impeached Tan'er today will be arrested and investigated strictly!
  We want to see what is hidden in their hearts!
  How dare you be so bold! "

Zhu Biao watched as Zhu Yuanzhang became more and more angry, even approaching madness.

My heart skipped a beat!
  After his mother passed away, his father's temperament became increasingly unstable.
  They would shout and kill at every turn.

When the queen mother was here before, she could still dissuade her.

Now, only myself is left.

Zhu Biao sighed.

At the beginning, when her mother was dying, she also told herself to take good care of her father, protect her younger brothers and sisters, protect her father's reputation both before and after him, be kind and tolerant to his ministers, and refrain from mass killings.
  Now, it's time for you to stand up.

　Six thousand words in 80 minutes. . The author challenges! If it fails, it will be placed after 12 o'clock! Anyway, it’s the weekend! I want to repay readers with four updates!
  　　
  　
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