Liang Xiao was ordered to meet the saint and entered the imperial study.
In addition to the two sisters and Zhuge Hui, there was also an unfamiliar face.
It was Yang Ling, Minister of Industry.
At this time, he was holding a handful of salt in his hand, and his beard was trembling with excitement.
Duan Yunyi's voice also trembled a little: "Yang Qing's family is the salt-drying method provided by Liang Aiqing."
Yang Ling then announced his identity and bowed to Liang Xiao.
"Master Liang, this is a great achievement. With just one experimental salt field, you can produce 100,000 kilograms of sea salt with better quality. It's incredible!"
Everyone at the scene was in a good mood.
Just now Yang Ling made a special calculation for them.
If salt production can be increased, Dazhou's salt administration revenue can probably increase by more than 10 million yuan!
In peacetime, copper coins were always worth one tael of silver.
That’s at least 10 million taels!
Yang Ling only calculated the direct economic accounts for them, and did not include the benefits of increased public support and military strength.
Zhuge Hui analyzed: "As the price of salt drops, more soldiers and civilians will be able to afford salt, and they will not always have to rely on vinegar cloth. If soldiers and civilians can eat salt normally, it can effectively improve their physical weakness, and it can also significantly improve the combat effectiveness of soldiers." , and the working efficiency of the people.”
Liang Xiao had already understood in advance that Yang Ling supported the imperial power.
At the beginning of the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, in order to ensure the stability of the country, Emperor Gaozu had no choice but to compromise with the aristocratic families in the country who were adaptable to the prevailing circumstances, and promised to give up at least three departments out of the six departments to the leadership of the aristocratic families.
Only the Ministry of Works, as the founding prime minister, Zhuge Hui, strongly opposed the appointment of personnel from several big families because the Ministry of Works was very important.
Of course, whether the Ministry of Industry is retained or not, it will not affect the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Officials to fall into the hands of the Tuoba family.
Even if the emperor compromised with the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Personnel would still belong to the major families.
The household department is full of fat people. Even if they don't dare to embezzle money from the treasury, the officials there still have the opportunity to open doors for their relatives.
In the past, there were even guards of Kuyin guarding and stealing, using PP to clamp Kuyin to avoid being searched.
Later, the royal family was unable to move and only appointed the most loyal Xuanwei to guard the Treasury. This actually caused a burst of public criticism from the people in the capital, saying that the emperor wanted to take the Treasury as his own and did not care about people's livelihood.
Emperor Gaozu had no choice but to turn a blind eye and finally let the matter go.
The Yang family where Yang Ling belonged was just a new family and not considered an aristocratic family. Because it supported the imperial power and did not deal with the big aristocratic families, Yang Ling was often impeached.
"Liang Aiqing, I intend to arrange 50,000 soldiers to guard the East China Sea, and a thousand Xuan Guards to strictly inspect and defend. What do you think?" Duan Yunyi began to ask Liang Xiao for his opinion.
Liang Xiao solemnly said: "Salt fields are related to the destiny of the country and must not be taken lightly. It is a wise move for Your Majesty to increase the number of troops by 50,000."
Duan Yunyi was relieved and said: "Deploying 50,000 troops to the East China Sea means that part of the troops will be transferred from the northern border and Liaodong. Da Zhou urgently needs to expand its troops, and you will also have the opportunity to display your ambitions in the future."
Ambition?
Yang Ling was startled, Zhuge Hui's eyes were burning, and the two of them looked at Liang Xiao.
When the two sisters saw Liang Xiao nodding solemnly, they couldn't help but look at each other with a vague expression of expectation.
He really wanted to lead the troops to fight.
Yang Ling was ordered to arrange personnel to inspect the East China Sea and improve the construction of the salt field himself.
Duan Yunyi then looked at Liang Xiao again: "Liang Aiqing, your proposal of sharing the land with the gentry and working as servants with the officials and gentry, and paying for the food together, is an excellent plan, but it should be implemented slowly. After discussion with the Prime Minister and others, I , I believe that we can first promote the sharing of land per acre, and at the same time, set a tax-free land limit for those who have tax-free privileges. In the future, we will gradually cancel the privileges of all officials and gentry and promote integrated grain payment. How about it?"
Liang Xiao praised: "Your Majesty is more thoughtful."
Promoting these two policies at the same time is indeed more radical and may cause variables. This is why he proposed to focus on the salt policy first.
Now that there is this idea of gradual cannibalization, promotion can also be accelerated.
As long as the emperor has money, can afford to raise an army, and take good care of the people, he can maintain the stability of military and imperial power.
Being praised suddenly, Duan Yunyi felt inexplicably happy and said softly: "You will also attend the court meeting tomorrow. I hope to announce your achievements in public and let you inherit the title of your father. Is that okay?"
Liang Xiao thanked him happily and felt relieved.
I have made great contributions to the title of nobility, worthy of my late father.
The title of Marquis of Lanling is a hereditary title and will not be downgraded due to hereditary status.
Duan Yunxiu on the side was smiling.
He was restored to his title and was now a marquis.
Is it a big step closer to becoming the Prince Consort of the Great Zhou Dynasty?
In order to abduct this guy, she even pretended to be a eunuch and became sworn brother to Jiang Fuxue!
"Humph~ I just said, you have to pay me back ten times the energy I invested in you today!"
Duan Yunxiu felt happy when he thought of the four sisters marrying Jinlan.
"Liang Aiqing, I want to talk to you alone." Duan Yunyi suddenly spoke.
Liang Xiao was stunned.
Duan Yunxiu understood and found an excuse to go to the West Palace Villa to rest.
Zhuge Hui also stood up to say goodbye and returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Even Xuanwei was not present.
Liang Xiao looked around the audience, feeling secretly shocked.
Even Xuanwei withdrew, leaving only a man and a woman alone.
Duan Yunyi finally lowered his head and looked at the pile of salt on the table, as if muttering to himself.
"Liang Aiqing, I have foreseen the earth-shaking changes in the salt policy. In the future, the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe. And you are indispensable."
"I just want to return the title that should belong to you. If I can't find ways to compensate you, I feel guilty..."
"I am just repaying Your Majesty's kindness." Liang Xiao said modestly.
"I feel guilty, but I don't want to tell you!" Duan Yunyi emphasized again.
Liang Xiao looked at Duan Yunyi silently, and saw that her eyes were slightly red, and his heart sank.
This was the first time he saw the empress looking so uncomfortable.
"I really feel guilty. How should I make up for it? Please give me some suggestions and I will try my best to satisfy you, okay..." Duan Yunyi said at the end, he found that he was not very confident, so he simply buried his head lower. , don’t go see Liang Xiao.
Liang Xiao did not respond.
Duan Yunyi couldn't stand the excessively quiet atmosphere. When he looked up, he saw Liang Xiao looking at him with concern on his face.
At this moment, Duan Yunyi was finally a little nervous and didn't even dare to breathe, for fear that he would hear his heartbeat and rapid breathing.
Liang Xiao finally spoke and whispered: "Your Majesty, you must have a good rest these days, don't overwork, and replenish your blood."
He didn't even mention compensation, he just cared about me?
Duan Yunyi was startled at first, then suddenly remembered something: "Don't work too hard? Replenish blood?"
Seeing this, Duan Yunyi suddenly realized, and his eyes turned to resentment.
Could it be that he thinks that my menstruation is coming? ?
This damn guy...
How on earth did he know!
"This guy obviously has a caring face, but why does he make people so inexplicably angry..."
At this moment, Duan Yunyi was ashamed and annoyed. His delicate hands hidden in his sleeves trembled violently, and he subconsciously bit his lower lip.
She thought of some high-quality leather whips she saw in her sister's cabinet, and she really wanted to take them and spank him hard!
