Duan Yunyi looked at his sister who was talking endlessly and sighed in her heart.
Just now, good news came from the capital and the prefectures and counties in the East China Sea.
After the salt official operation in various places, 50 cents per catty of sea salt were snapped up by the people, just like in the capital.
Preliminary estimates show that this round of official salt revenue from this area alone can bring 2 million taels to the state treasury, which is equivalent to 1.6 million taels more than usual, and the results are extremely fast!
Of course, this is a one-time revenue, and ordinary people store dozens of kilograms of salt per household, which is enough for several months.
At the same time, the imperial court also had enough time to adjust its policies and increase the scale of the East China Sea Salt Farm.
Whether it is the six strategies for governing the country or selling sugar and wine, Liang Xiao has proven his talents.
Fortunately, his sister did not miss him...
Duan Yunxiu said at the end, shyly: "Thanks to my sister for still remembering him as the Marquis of Lanling and letting people visit him, otherwise I would really have missed him~"
Hearing this, Duan Yunyi's mood became even more complicated.
She remembered that Duan Yunxiu came to her specifically and asked her why Xuanwei had secretly paid attention to Liang Xiao for so long.
She used the reason that Liang Xiao was the queen of Lanling Marquis, and entrusted Duan Yunxiu to visit Liang Xiao, and then waited for a suitable opportunity to return the title of Lanling Marquis to Liang Xiao, and then put the matter aside.
After all, through the efforts of Zhuge Hui and other ministers, Marquis Lanling has been rehabilitated.
Duan Yunyi couldn't imagine that without his sister, Dazhou would really miss such a peerless talent, and maybe Liang Xiao would leave the capital early.
Moreover, she promised not to charge Liang Xiao 30% of the profit from selling wine, but Liang Xiao did not agree and said that he would definitely distribute the profit to her in full.
Liang Xiao is more principled than she thought...
Duan Yunxiu suddenly remembered something and said, "The Wine Saint was also found by my sister, right? I heard from Brother Xiao that someone suddenly informed him that the Wine Saint would come."
Duan Yunyi was startled and shook his head: "My sister sent Xuanwei to invite the Wine Master, but he happened to be out a while ago and didn't come back."
"Eh? Who invited you?" Duan Yunxiu looked curious.
In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Liang Xiao greeted Zhuge Hui with gratitude.
"Thank you, Prime Minister, for finding Senior Wine Saint for me, otherwise, this cocktail party would never have gone so smoothly!"
Zhuge Hui smiled and said, "Actually, His Majesty asked me to invite the Wine Master."
"Your Majesty?" Liang Xiao was stunned.
Zhuge Hui warned: "You have made so many achievements, but you are not proud of yourself. You even gave up the reward on the grounds of 'fulfilling your promise'. But my emperor is wise, how can I really treat the meritorious officials badly."
"That's it! When I meet the Holy Spirit next time, I will thank Your Majesty again." Liang Xiao suddenly realized.
Zhuge Hui waved his hand and said with a displeased look on his face: "Hey, hey, that's not necessary. Your Majesty originally told me not to tell you about this. If you go like this, wouldn't you betray me?"
"What does the Prime Minister mean, is that I should keep His Majesty's kindness in my heart, guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and continue to solve problems for Your Majesty? I understand. I won't mention this matter even if I meet you." Liang Xiaoyi His face was moved and he sighed.
Before the reception started, Duan Yunxiu came to convey the empress's intention to him: he could just pay normal taxes on the money he earned from selling wine, and there was no need to share 30% with her.
Zhuge Hui nodded happily and said, "You can teach me!"
The old and the young talked about Qin Baili and others again.
Taixue has been closed recently, and students rarely go out. They are all studying hard to prepare for autumn.
At present, Liang Xiao is not suitable to go to Taixue to disturb students.
However, Zhuge often sent people to pay attention to the situation of Taixue, which could at least ensure that Qin Baili would not be bullied by those big families.
Taixue is the place where the largest number of scholars gather in the entire Zhou Dynasty. Even if the students there want to join the party and oppose differences, they will maintain basic dignity and will not mess around.
"The imperial examination system of the Great Zhou Dynasty still needs to be improved. I very much agree with your approach to popularizing education. In terms of book promotion, Your Majesty and us veterans will provide you with convenience as much as possible."
"As for those big aristocratic families, you should not take it lightly. Their power is far more powerful than you think. The reason why Your Majesty can stabilize the situation is not only because of her own clever methods, but also because of Gaozu and Shizu's legacy. Ze.”
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Zhuge Hui explained to Liang Xiao earnestly, and Liang Xiao listened quietly with emotion in his heart.
This prime minister only mentions himself for his mistakes, and only mentions others for his merits.
The stability of the Great Zhou Dynasty for forty years was inseparable from Zhuge Hui's dedication and dedication to the governance of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
He is already over seventy years old and should have retired to his hometown to take care of his old age. Now even his wife is working with him to serve the Zhou Dynasty and stabilize the current situation.
According to Liang Xiao's understanding, with a territory as large as the Zhou Dynasty and the impact of the disaster of moving the capital that year, rebellions should continue.
But Dazhou, which was in such a turbulent state, still maintained a superficial stability.
If Duan Yunyi's daughter only has a family, it is a question whether she can secure the throne.
Of course, loyal ministers such as Marquis Dingguo also contributed a lot.
This land never lacks cartilage, and it also never lacks backbones. There will always be people who come forward in critical moments.
Liang Xiao accepted Zhuge Hui's proposal and did not go to see the emperor for the time being because Duan Yunyi was still dealing with the salt affairs.
In the past few days, good news has been coming one after another from various places, which will soon greatly alleviate the pressure on the empty national treasury.
However, those aristocratic families and salt merchants under the salt introduction policy will inevitably jump to the point of panic, and may even fight to the death.
The salt merchants had a lot of wealth in their hands, and they might also have the support of aristocratic families. Once they instigated rebellion, it would be enough for the court to have a headache.
At the moment, Liang Xiao still needs to get money to prepare for emergencies.
After sending Liang Xiao away, Zhuge Hui sat in the room, looking at the words Liang Xiao left, thoughtfully.
Liang Xiao was very concerned about his physical condition and left him some health advice and precautions, hoping that he would live a long life.
After a long time, Zhuge Hui let out a long sigh.
"What the Great Zhou needs now is not a consort, but an emperor..."
"In comparison, my lateness is nothing..."
As soon as Liang Xiao arrived home, Bai Qin excitedly ran over with his account books to report the situation.
Counting the various merchants who pre-ordered Canghai Yueming at the reception, and some customers who later came to purchase goods, the pre-orders of Canghai Liquor reached 4,000 jars, and the pre-order quantity of Yueming Liquor as sake reached 5,000 jars.
If all can be delivered in the end, Liang Xiao can earn 650,000 taels of silver!
After deducting 20% of the wine tax, there is still 520,000 taels.
After deducting Duan Yunyi's 30% from the 520,000 taels, there are still 364,000 taels!
At present, the deposit he has received is only 20%, which is 130,000 taels, which is already a huge sum of money.
In comparison, the cost of workers, tools and materials is nothing.
In any dynasty, once the wine industry is opened up, countless people will flock to it.
Because it’s so profitable!
Of course, Canghai Yueming is unlikely to be able to sell such a large amount every month in the future. He must do a good job in hunger marketing and not let the wine depreciate.
"Now that I have permission to make a hundred pairs of armors, I should also recruit some skilled craftsmen to make excellent armors for Lei Hong and others first."
While Liang Xiao and Bai Qin were talking, the guard came to report urgently.
"Master Marquis, the envoy from Dachu is visiting!"
