God-level prince of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 228 Attack on Salt (Fourth)

Li Chengqian gave Sun Qian a satisfied expression, because it was time for them to perform next.

Sure enough, Sun Qian said: "Report to His Royal Highness, I have something to play!"

"Sun Shangshu, what are you talking about?"

"About Datang Salt."

As soon as these words came out, all civil and military officials were shocked. Because of the matter of salt, Li Shimin didn't dare to deal with it directly, but Sun Qian actually brought it up on his own initiative.

What exactly is this going to do?Why didn't Li Shimin mention it before he fainted?Such intentions made people like Zhang Liang, Pei Ji and others know it well, so no matter what Sun Qian said, they would come out to oppose it.

On Li Chengqian's side, the reason why he attacked Yan was nothing more than two reasons. The first one to bear the brunt was the Wang family. The Wang and Cui families actually joined forces with Changsun Wuji to attack his Fengtang business. So sorry, I will also treat you It is also Li Shimin's heart to start with the salt.

The second reason is that at least some officials can be caught from the salt bar, because he doesn't believe that there is no one in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty who is not related to the Wang family. Make it for Li Shimin, make it for the ministers, and make it for the Wang family!
"Sun Shangshu, tell me, what is this salt?"

"His Royal Highness, when the Household Department purchased salt from the imperial city some time ago, they found that the quality of the salt was uneven. It seriously affected the consumption of the palace, and the price was not low. They dared to provide salt of such quality to the imperial court, which shows that they gave it to the imperial court. The common people are only bad! So I think that the salt is better for the official camp!"

At this time, the Tang Dynasty did not participate in the sale of salt and produced salt, but handed it over to the Wang family.

When Sun Qian said this, everyone in the palace exploded.

Everyone started talking,
At this time, Li Shimin was coughing constantly, Li Chengqian knew it, and he expressed that he should be cautious about this matter.If it is not done well, it will affect the stability of the whole world.

At this time, Pei Ji came out and said: "His Royal Highness, I think that it can be appropriately restricted. After all, the imperial court collects a large amount of tax burden from these salts every year! If this piece is missing, it will definitely have a great impact on the country's tax revenue."

Zhang Liang also said: "His Royal Highness, I think that if it is changed from private to official, it may have some impact on the economy!"

These two people still didn't give up. They not only told Li Chengqian, but also told Li Shimin, because they knew that talking to Li Chengqian was completely useless.After all, they are all on the opposite side, and Li Shimin can only be used to suppress Li Chengqian.

Fang Xuanling was still on Li Chengqian's side.He said: "Rice, rice, oil and salt have been needed by people since ancient times, and each item is very important. How can a country hand over such important things to the private sector? I think that the right to operate salt can be taken back."

"His Royal Highness! The minister also thought that it would be better to change the salt into an official business. In this way, the imperial court can check the quality of the salt to prevent profiteering and adulteration."

"I thought that..."

All of a sudden, all the ministers directly stood in line, and this time the line was very clear, with support and opposition divided into separate parts, and no one was neutral.After all, this matter is either private or official, there is nothing to say.

Pei Ji has no intention of giving up.

He said: "Since ancient times, the salt official camp has also been prone to corruption. I think it's better to leave it to businessmen!"

However, Fang Xuanling said: "A businessman is only looking for profit, how can he improve the quality, and in Chang'an, only the Wang family produces salt. Such a monopoly is not good for a market!"

"If we change to the official camp, our level of refining is not enough, which is equivalent to investing a lot of manpower and material resources. This seems bad for us now!"

Zhang Liang said so, what he meant was that it can’t be done now, and it can be delayed for a while, but if it is slowed down, it may be nothing. When people bring it up for the second time, they must have more reasons to refuse.

The dispute between the two sides is getting bigger and bigger.

Li Chengqian sat there with his eyes closed and recuperated. At this moment, he was also thinking about how to deal with it. At the same time, he also wanted these people to quarrel for a while, and then replace him when he was tired.

"Okay, that's enough! Be quiet, everyone!"

Li Chengqian finally shouted.

Everyone stopped, they didn't argue anymore, they wanted to hear what Li Chengqian had to say.

"Sun Shangshu is very concerned about what he said, so this king has decided to confiscate the entire salt official camp in Datang! From next month, it will be illegal to sell private salt!"

Why give this time, because if it is official, it will take some time to prepare.Just to give the family time to prepare and stabilize people's hearts.

When he finished speaking, Li Shimin behind the curtain couldn't sit still, because it seemed too hasty.

But Li Chengqian didn't have the chance to let Li Shimin speak.

He went on to say: "There are mainly several reasons, and everyone will naturally support me after listening to it!"

"First, for the sake of the people, so the people regard food as the sky, this salt is an important factor of food, and the foundation of my Tang Dynasty is this people! After the official operation, you can control the quality and make a good distribution!

Second, to weaken the family's influence on the imperial court. Part of the economy of the entire Tang Dynasty is controlled by the family. This salt is one of them. This Tang Dynasty is still the Tang Dynasty named Li!It is not their turn to control the lifeline of the country!

For the Tang Dynasty to be strong, the imperial court must have absolute control!In the future, you will feel that what I did today was right. "

What he said made some people feel ashamed. Everyone can guess that the attack on Yanba is only the first step. Then there are five families with five surnames and seven Wangs. I am afraid they will also have a hard time!
Compared with Li Chengqian's approach, Changsun Wuji seems childish.

Li Shimin was going to come out, but when he heard Li Chengqian's words, he sat down directly.

Because what he said was not wrong at all, and the current position of Datang is rather awkward.If you want to be strong, you have to change. This salt is only the first step, and Li Chengqian has a lot to do next.

Moreover, it happens to be able to complete the task of this manipulative talent.

Everything comes step by step.

"Okay, since everyone has no objections, then this matter will be handled by Xing Guogong! Do you have any objections?"

When he said that, Li Shimin didn't say anything, who else would dare to say it?
Fang Xuanling immediately came out and said, "Yes! Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Is there anything else?"

Li Chengqian looked at the ministers and asked, his posture was not at all like the first time he went to court, he was full of style.

He is very thoughtful in handling things, which makes people can't help but marvel.

Before Li Chengqian announced his resignation, Li Shimin walked out at this moment.

What is this guy going to do?
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