"Does Wei Chen think the specific number of Duizhi Salt Farms to be established depends on the auction of the salt farms?" Han Wen's white beard twitched, and his idea was very simple.
If the auction goes well, the imperial court will receive enough salt lessons, which will not only make up for the annual revenue from the Lianghuai salt lessons in previous years, but also increase slightly. Then it doesn't matter how you cash it out.
But if the auction doesn't go well and other salt farms use it to redeem the money, wouldn't this year's income from the Lianghuai Salt Class become a mirror in the mirror? And Lianghuai is the leading salt industry in the world. If other places are missing, Lianghuai can make up for it. Which piece of Lianghuai itself can make up for it?
By that time, the Ministry of Hubu suddenly lost hundreds of thousands of taels of regular annual income, but he had to spend a lot of money. The emperor and court officials asked him, the Minister of Hubu, if he wanted money, could he make money?
Moreover, hundreds of thousands of taels of silver is a lot for the Ministry of Household Affairs, and every sum of money has its own destination.
Zhu Houzhao understood his thoughts. As the Minister of Household Affairs, he wanted to be more stable, and there was no problem with that.
However, it is stable, but it lacks courage.
I was a bit hesitant to pay back the money, but I was afraid that I would have no money if I paid back the money. Doing this kind of thing makes people feel sticky.
Therefore, Zhu Houzhao did not agree immediately, but hesitated first and said, "Da Situ has thought carefully about it. Is there anything else?"
Chen Jili, who had a soft voice and lowered his head, stood in the crowd. He originally wanted to say something, but he swallowed the words as they reached his lips.
Gu Zuo turned slightly and looked sideways. His eyes originally caught Chen Jili who was about to raise his hand, but he only saw an extremely weak young man who raised his arm and then put it down quickly, then remained silent.
Chen Jili did have something to say, but he didn't dare. He dared to talk about the Duizhi Saltworks earlier because it didn't offend anyone here, but how could he dare to refute the opinion raised by Han Wen, Minister of the Ministry of Finance?
The matter of setting Shaofu as the seventh part is a very major organizational adjustment. The emperor and some high-ranking ministers knew it. But he was a doctor from a young master's office, and basically no news about him had been heard at all.
Therefore, the Shaofu is still under the Ministry of Hubu, and the Minister of Hubu is still his superior.
From the corner of his eye, Chen Jili saw the emperor through the gap. He was wearing a red twelve-chapter tuanlonggun suit and a white jade belt around his waist. Various impressions from the past made him think that the current emperor was a majestic emperor.
National affairs are of no consequence here.
If it is wrong, it will be a big accident.
After no one put forward new ideas, Han Wen's opinions were generally based on stability, and obvious mistakes could not be found. Therefore, even Li Dongyang and Xie Qian did not object.
However, the voices of "I second the proposal" did not eliminate Zhu Houzhao's intuitive doubts. After touching his nose, he said: "Let's stop the discussion here in advance. It's not urgent to take a break."
He just forgets about the small things. Anyway, the general direction is good, so that's pretty much it. But when it comes to salt, it's really different.
Although the ministers were a little strange, since the emperor said it, there was nothing wrong with it.
Zhu Houzhao also dealt with this in the past. After all, sometimes there are too many things to do continuously. Not to mention that these old men can't stand it, he himself will also feel tired.
Seeing the sun rising outside, Zhu Houzhao simply said: "Let's have a meal first, and let's continue after lunch."
"I obey the order."
So they each resigned and went back to their own places to eat.
The emperor did not entertain them this time.
In fact, meeting you and seeing you is a very tiring thing. It doesn't look like much physical work, but when you are nervous, you will still get tired after a long time. Since he wants to let people rest, then he, the emperor, will not be here to influence others. He has personal experience of what it is like to have dinner with a leader.
On the way out of Qianqing Palace,
Gu Zuo called Chen Jili to his side.
"Deshi (Chen Jili), is there anything you can't say that's hard to say?"
Chen Jili was really too young. He was a Jinshi at the age of 20 and worked as a local official for two years. Later, he was recommended by others and entered the Shaofu. It only took more than a year for him to enter the Shaofu. The paleness of his experience made it difficult for him. Have the confidence to speak on such occasions.
"Young Situ..." He turned sideways and bowed, "There are some things that I really don't dare to say."
Gu Zuo deliberately took two steps slowly to distance himself from the crowd, and then replied: "You have been in the Shaofu for some time, and you know that His Majesty attaches great importance to the Shaofu, so what do you think you are doing? It's just a matter of fact. "
Chen Jili looked a little tangled, and then said, "The official thought... if we follow Da Situ's method, the auction... would be impossible!"
Gu Zuo also turned around and looked at him seriously with narrowed eyes, "Do you know what you are talking about?"
"Your Majesty knows. Da Situ's idea is to play it safe. This is not wrong in itself, but the auction will definitely be affected by it!"
"Follow me. Once you're out of the palace, you can tell me more."
"yes!"
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The emperor ordered three dishes for himself, cold tofu, pullet soup and a braised carp.
But when the dishes were put on the table, he was in a daze with the tachyon in his hand.
After Qiu Yun saw him, she came behind him and massaged his shoulders skillfully, "Doctor Tan said that the seasons are different, and every meal must be accurate. Your Majesty works hard every day for the sake of the people of the world. It's not good for her." But at least every meal must not be missed, rushed, or messed up. Your Majesty, no matter how big or difficult the task is, the dragon body must be given priority."
When I heard about Dr. Zhu Houzhao, I felt my scalp tightening.
A few days ago, he suddenly had to go to the palace, and he handed over the note in a serious manner, which made him think that he would have to drink that bad-smelling and disgusting Chinese medicine again. Fortunately, his body recovered well and there was basically no problem.
It was a false alarm.
The last time he was seriously ill, the Empress Dowager Zhang was greatly frightened, so Dr. Tan's 'status' was now high. If she entered the palace to treat the emperor but was refused, the Empress Dowager Zhang would have to nag her.
"It's not that difficult. It's just that I had a vague idea of it, but I couldn't figure it out. I'm afraid that I won't be able to remember it for a while."
Qiuyun was right behind her, and she could feel the warmth and tenderness when she rubbed her neck with her slender fingers.
"Your Majesty can't think of it. I'm afraid it's because I'm hungry. When I eat something and gain strength, I'm sure my thoughts will spring up."
"It's the spring of literary thoughts." Zhu Houzhao corrected her helplessly, "I think you want to spring."
"Yes, yes, your majesty will say whatever you say. This slave wants to spring water."
Qiu Yun's charming smile made Zhu Houzhao think a little wrong. The most important thing was that he suddenly realized that something was wrong with Yongquan...
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The food for Gu Zuo and Chen Jili was not rich, just a plate of green vegetables, radish and stir-fried shredded pork.
"...Everyone talks about the suffering of folk salt merchants, but no bachelor or minister has really experienced how painful it is. But Xiaguan has felt it. There is a copy in Xiaguan's family that has not yet been The salt guide of Dui Zhi!"
Gu Zuo was a little shocked. He was really afraid that Chen Jili would take it out on the spot. If you can't bear the salt, you come up with this idea for the court. Isn't it a matter of interest?
Fortunately, Chen Jili only talked and did not take action. "Xiaguan's grandfather was also a water merchant. After several twists and turns, he got 100 liang of Huai salt, but there was no one in the court and there was no salt to support the salt. So he went to the Transportation Department to ask, But he said he would have to wait until thirty years later!”
Perhaps thinking of some sad things in the past, Chen Jili said sadly: "It is also because of this that Xiaguan's grandfather was unable to repay his debts. Originally, the family had a small amount of money. Later, his grandfather and father had to work as tenants for others. If there were some beheadings, I dare not say anything, but if the court does not show its determination to pay the money, which businessman will come to the auction?"
What a smart person Gu Zuo is,
He understood immediately.
This is why Chen Jili previously said in the Qianqing Palace that he would set up the Duizhi Salt Farm.
Everyone in the imperial court had everything in mind when designing the system, but when it came to money, it was business. However, the imperial court did not keep its promises when doing business!
I paid silver for the salt, but I couldn't get the salt.
Falling on the paper is called a serious guarding branch.
If it falls on a businessman, they will fucking hate you!
You don't want to clear up the past accounts, snap your fingers and say, ah, I have a new idea, let's play according to the new rules. Isn’t it just asking for more money if you keep doing it?
Who knows if there is another pitfall here? !
How could the superior courtiers understand the pain of a broken contract?
"...Actually, I have a bolder idea." Chen Jili clenched his fists and became increasingly excited as he spoke, "Even if the court wants to conduct a salt auction, it cannot be in such a name!"
"Then what's your name?"
"Clean up the old branches and resolve the guardian branches!"
Gu Zuo slightly pondered, "What you mean is that the imperial court wanted to show its determination to solve the problem of keeping branches to the salt merchants all over the world, but at the same time, in order to take care of the income from the salt class, it came up with this strategy to reduce the operation of part of the salt field. The rights will be auctioned as a whole.”
"Yes!"
Gu Zuo stood up and turned the back of his hand several times.
"Then you should have said that in Qianqing Palace just now."
Chen Jili couldn't hold it back, "If Da Situ said that, how can the lower official dare to say that Da Situ's idea will make the auction method ineffective?"
"Do you dare to say that we will return to Qianqing Palace in a while?"
Chen Jili raised his head. His face didn't even have much beard. The flesh on his face swayed, and the pitiful expression he put on made Gu Zuo feel angry and funny.
"It was because of this that I rose to the rank of Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Da Situ never cared about it. Not only did he not care about it, he also advocated for me to be promoted. That's why I am where I am today. The Ministry of Household Affairs is where His Majesty cares. There can be no falsehood at all. After all, it is true if you can get money. You have real talent and learning, why don't you dare to tell it?"
"Young Situ..." Chen Jili's voice softened, "I dare to talk about these thoughts in private. But in front of His Majesty... Things in the world are never certain, and even the subordinates dare not be sure of their own thoughts. It must be correct. This matter involves hundreds of thousands of taels of silver and the national treasury...if anything goes wrong."
Gu Zuo was also anxious. He didn't want to take away the credit from others, so he tried his best to let Chen Jili do the talking himself.
He couldn't say it and then remind him that it was what Chen Jili thought. Doesn't that make it even more obvious that this guy doesn't dare to speak?
"How dare you say anything about Duizhi Salt Farm?"
"That was discussed with others, and I am somewhat confident. If I refute Da Situ's words, I am not sure..."
"You are so sincere!"
Chen Jili was even more frightened by the roar, "Your Majesty is extremely smart and has great authority. What if your Majesty asks you something about something that you are not sure about, and I...I can't answer it?"
"If you can't answer, just say you don't know. Your Majesty is not a savage beast."
"But……"
Gu Zuo was not impatient, but this guy was so clingy and squawking that he almost lost his patience.
"Young Situ... How about you and your Majesty report it?"
Gu Zuo simply explained to him, "What if His Majesty only rewards me but not you?"
"Oh, it doesn't matter, as long as things are done right." Chen Jili's expression suddenly relaxed.
This guy!
I really don’t know whether he is heartless or short-sighted!
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