With the experience of the Gu family and the current feedback from the Kanto region, Ying Zheng is still very confident about the salt and iron matter.
However, he did not expect that Ran Fang would think so far into the matter of salt and iron.
When Ran Fang brought up the salt and iron issue, he only thought that it would increase tax revenue, but he never thought that it would arouse the rebellion of other merchants.
Having been in a high position for too long, he seems to have forgotten that some people can do anything for their own benefit.
After thinking for a long time, Ying Zheng looked at the new eunuchs beside him and said: "Wei Liang, Xuan Li Si, Wang Jian, and Zhang Han enter the palace."
"Here."
Wei Liang had just been promoted to serve Ying Zheng, and he was cautious in every move he made. After bowing respectfully and saluting, he turned around and left Zhangtai Palace.
Standing not far from Zhangtai Palace, he said loudly: "Xuan Li Si, Wang Jian, and Zhang Han came to the palace to meet -"
This seemed to show his majesty as His Majesty's confidant, and also told His Majesty that he had no personal relations with these people and would not have any private dealings with them in the future.
It's a pity that Ying Zheng doesn't care about this at all, he is still worried about salt and iron.
An hour later, Li Si, Wang Jian, and Zhang Han walked into Zhangtai Palace at the same time and saluted Ying Zheng.
"See Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng said casually: "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The three of them all thought that what happened to Zhao Gao just happened, and His Majesty announced them into the palace this time because of Zhao Gao's matter and wanted to take the opportunity to beat them.
In other words, Zhao Gao said something else, and His Majesty invited them to come over to discuss it together.
Among these three people, the one who has the closest relationship with Zhao Gao is Prime Minister Li Si.
He also has a good relationship with Tingwei Mansion. Knowing that Zhao Gao probably has no chance to say anything, is there anything else that he doesn't know?
But he didn't dare to ask. After all, after Zhao Gao was arrested, it was obvious that His Majesty's attitude towards him was somewhat intriguing.
Ying Zheng glanced at them, then turned his attention to Zhang Han, and asked, "How is the salt and iron monopoly going?"
Hearing this question, Li Si breathed a sigh of relief, explaining that it was not directed at him.
Zhang Han took a step forward and saluted Ying Zheng respectfully: "Your Majesty, with the help of the Gu family, the salt and iron from Guandong have basically been taken over by Great Qin."
"As long as His Majesty gives the order, the salt and iron monopoly law will be spread throughout the country. I believe that within three months, all the merchants will receive the order and they will be able to send people to take over."
Ying Zheng nodded, he had always believed in Great Qin's speed.
As for Zhang Han's method of doing things, he had never doubted it.
But at this moment, he frowned slightly, because seeing Zhang Han's relaxed words showed that he had not seen what would happen after the salt and iron monopoly.
Fortunately, Ran Fang warned him in advance, otherwise when these merchants and old nobles united, he would still be in Xianyang City and would not know anything.
"in this way……"
"Have you encountered any problems with this salt and iron monopoly?"
Now Ying Zheng has realized the problems of the ministers in the DPRK, including Zhang Han and Meng Yi. They can only solve problems, and the orders he gives can also be solved perfectly.
But the biggest problem with this is that the problem will not be discovered, which is a big problem for court officials.
Therefore, this time he is willing to start with Zhang Han to give them the ability to think independently.
But he was disappointed, Zhang Han was surprised by Ying Zheng's question.
You must know that this salt and iron monopoly was brought up by Ran Fang, and then His Majesty personally agreed to it. Now that he is asked to think about the salt and iron monopoly, doesn't this mean that it is His Majesty's fault?
Zhang Han looked at Ying Zheng's frown, and the sweat on his head flowed down involuntarily.
He stood there and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I don't know what's wrong with this method."
"The Gu family is very concerned about refined salt and is grateful to His Majesty. Is there any problem?"
"Since the Gu family has set a precedent, the merchants in the old land must have nothing to say. I think this matter should be done as soon as possible."
Seeing how arrogant and arrogant he looked, Ying Zheng's expression became a little ugly.
This time Ying Zheng did not continue to talk to him, but instead focused on Li Si.
He still believed in Li Si, so he asked again: "What do you think, Prime Minister?"
Li Si knew Ying Zheng best. When he asked this question, he knew that he was not satisfied with Zhang Han's answer, and it was most likely that Ran Fang said something else.
Moreover, His Majesty also invited Wang Jian here, which shows that it may be involved in war.
After thinking for a moment, he saluted Ying Zheng respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I think this matter should be taken with caution."
"The salt and iron monopoly is a matter of great importance. It cannot be accomplished overnight. We should plan for it slowly."
"If we directly discuss with merchants from all over the country, it is inevitable that some people will become rebellious. How should we deal with it then?"
From the beginning of the salt and iron monopoly, Li Si did not agree with this matter, but this time his words were somewhat consistent with what Ran Fang said.
Ying Zheng nodded approvingly, it must be the Prime Minister who agrees with him.
However, he still didn't get to the point. After a moment, Ying Zheng said: "The Prime Minister's words are reasonable, but they are just some businessmen and it is difficult to achieve anything big."
"I am just worried that there may be people from the old nobles behind these merchants. If they take the opportunity to provoke a dispute against Da Qin, how should we deal with it?"
"But the salt and iron monopoly is imperative. If it cannot be implemented in time, the merchants in Guandong will definitely feel resentful."
"How do you think this matter should be resolved?"
Li Si and others looked at each other. No one expected that His Majesty would ask such a question.
In other words, none of them thought that there would be someone behind this merchant.
After all, behind the Gu family, there is only the incompetent Ran Fang and the current His Majesty, which is a good thing for them.
But if there are people behind other merchants, it would not be something to be thankful for.
Li Si looked at Ying Zheng in the high position and found that there was no trace of worry on his face, and he even felt a little relaxed.
He understood that there should be a solution by now. His Majesty announced them here this time to talk about the final solution.
"I'm so stupid, please let your Majesty make it clear."
Ying Zheng was a little disappointed, but the matter still had to be resolved, so he said what Ran Fang said.
"Since the unification of the Qin Dynasty, there have always been some old nobles trying to subvert the government of the Qin Dynasty. Since they have been given the opportunity this time, they naturally have to test it out to see what evil intentions they have?"
"We must find all these people this time and let them know that Great Qin's strength cannot be shaken by just a few rabble!"
"Wang Jian and Zhang Han, you two must discuss it and never give them a chance to breathe!"
"Send a message to Wang Ben, we must stick to Kuaiji County!"
Ying Zheng listened to what Ran Fang said about the strong military strength in Chu. As long as Wang Ben defended the old Chu land, he believed that the other generals in the court would not be defeated by those people.
Seeing that Ying Zheng had already made up his mind, none of the three dared to raise any objections.
The three of them said in unison: "Here!"
"I will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations!"
