Others did not know about the actions of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Zhen.
Only a few people knew that Zhu Yuanzhang sent out the army and asked the army to transport something quietly.
However, none of them knew exactly what was being transported.
In addition, no one had an accident, and no one took this matter to heart.
After waiting until twenty days later, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly announced something in the court.
"We have a new salt in the Ming Dynasty that is cheaper and of better quality!!"
"So, we decided not to use the old salt anymore, but to use new salt!!"
"At the same time, all the salt quotations from the previous salt merchants have been cancelled. If you want salt quotations, you need to apply for it again, and you can only sell new salt!!"
"No other people are allowed to appear in the Ming Dynasty's market. Once someone sells, no matter who he is, he will be executed and his entire family will be wiped out!!"
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers were shocked, and countless people took a breath.
Many of them had their eyes widened and couldn't believe what they heard.
They felt that a huge wave was rushing towards them.
They immediately stood up to refute Zhu Yuanzhang's words.
"Your Majesty, you must not do it! How can there be only one kind of salt on the market? The output of one kind of salt is too low. If there is only one kind of salt, our people in the Ming Dynasty may not be able to eat salt!!"
"Yes, Your Majesty! You said that the price of new salt is very cheap, but it is probably beyond the reach of the people. Our Ming Dynasty still needs more salt!!"
"Your Majesty, once the salt quotas of those salt merchants are canceled and they are not allowed to sell salt, it will definitely cause turmoil in the salt market. If you are not careful, it is very likely that our Ming Dynasty will be in crisis!!"
"Please take back your Majesty's orders to prevent our Ming Dynasty from falling into crisis!!"
It was not just one or two people who wanted Zhu Yuanzhang to take back his life, almost most of the courtiers had this idea.
These people are all related to salt.
Even if they did not sell private salt, they still had people who mastered the salt industry and became salt merchants.
The existence of these salts brings them countless money every year.
Under such circumstances, how could they watch Zhu Yuanzhang take away their profitable business?
One by one, they all shouted at this time.
"Please take back your Majesty's orders to prevent our Ming Dynasty from falling into crisis!!"
"Please take back your Majesty's orders to prevent our Ming Dynasty from falling into crisis!!"
"Please take back your Majesty's orders to prevent our Ming Dynasty from falling into crisis!!"
There are many people who apply seriously, and there are also many people who follow suit.
Only a few people can barely stay awake.
They knew Zhu Yuanzhang's character. If he hadn't thought about this matter well, he would not speak easily.
And since Zhu Yuanzhang has spoken, it means that he has already been prepared in his heart.
Especially when they saw Zhu Yuanzhang's expression, which was very calm, they instantly understood that Zhu Yuanzhang already had a way to deal with it.
Therefore, they did not speak and waited quietly.
Not only were they waiting, Zhu Yuanzhang was also waiting. It was not until these ministers became quiet that Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly.
"Don't worry about the production of new salt. Since we have proposed to replace the previous salt with new salt, it means that the production of new salt is enough!!"
"I can even tell you clearly that even if each of us in the Ming Dynasty buys a hundred catties, we will not be short of salt!!"
Wow! !
When Zhu Yuanzhang said this, everyone was in an uproar.
The Ming Dynasty was very short of salt. Many people could not eat more than ten kilograms of salt a year.
Firstly, the price of salt is not cheap, and secondly, the production of salt is not that high.
However, this is now the highest production of Ming salt.
Under such circumstances, Zhu Yuanzhang said that each person in the Ming Dynasty could buy a hundred catties of salt.
This made it impossible for them to imagine how much production of the new salt Zhu Yuanzhang was talking about.
After hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, many ministers were even more shocked and couldn't close their mouths from ear to ear.
Many ministers wanted to say something after hearing such words, but before they could speak, Zhu Yuanzhang took the lead.
“As for the price of new salt, you don’t have to worry anymore!!”
"I said before that the price of new salt is very cheap. Now let me tell you again, the price of new salt is indeed very cheap!!"
"Because the price of new salt is two cents...a pound!!"
"What? Two cents per pound, how is this possible? How can there be such cheap salt??"
You must know that the cheapest salt in Ming Dynasty now costs more than two cents per catty, but also costs seven or eight cents per catty.
I was lucky enough to buy salt from Yanguan.
If you buy salt from a private salt merchant, it will be even more expensive.
Two cents per pound of salt is beyond everyone’s imagination.
Outside, you can only buy a pie for two pennies. Such a price is really shockingly cheap.
Once Zhu Yuanzhang's new salt really sells so cheaply, they can almost imagine that this new salt will definitely occupy a large market.
After all, with such cheap salt, people have no reason not to buy it.
Those ministers who had not spoken were all happy with the appearance of the new salt.
However, some of them couldn't help but frown.
The price of new salt is so cheap, which is naturally a great blessing for the people.
However, such a cheap price makes them worry about another thing, and that is the quality of the new salt.
If the quality of the new salt is not good, or even inferior to the current coarse salt, then it will be difficult for the people to accept the existence of these new salts.
Thinking of this, they couldn't help but ask.
"Your Majesty, I wonder what the quality of this new salt is? Can you let us take a look at what this new salt looks like??"
"Forget it, when you go to court, you can buy some and you will see it!!"
“We can guarantee that you will be surprised when you see the new salt!!”
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was secretive and did not show the appearance of the new salt to everyone.
After all, for him, these new salts are destined to sell well.
And if he didn't show it to these ministers, these ministers would naturally become more curious.
After the court, many of them couldn't help but gather together.
"What do you guys think of His Majesty's new salt?"
"What kind? What kind of salt can two cents cost? It must be rotten salt that no one wants!!"
"Then His Majesty also said that the sale of other table salt is not allowed!!"
"Your Majesty cannot prohibit this. Just wait and sell our salt as usual. Anyway, I won't eat salt worth two cents!!"
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