Feng Deyi was stunned, and the jade tablet in his hand fell to the ground!
Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, opened his mouth wide and was so shocked that he could not speak.
Fang Xuanling slapped her forehead and murmured to herself:
We chose this emperor, and we pushed him to the throne. We blame ourselves, we blame ourselves!
Du Ruhui just lay down straight in the main hall. He would never get up until he went to court. It would be useless for anyone to come. He said so himself.
"Your Majesty, you must not treat knighthood as a child's play! Yang Ming is my nephew. He can be knighted, and I am happy for him from the bottom of my heart. But as an admonishment official of the Tang Dynasty, I have the right to object to your Majesty's granting of a title. He is the county son, and his contribution to refining refined salt is far from meeting the requirements for a knighthood!"
Wei Zheng strode out of the queue and directly confronted Li Shimin with a jade plate.
At this moment, Wei Zheng had a righteous heart and his demeanor of daring to risk his life to remonstrate directly gained many young fans. He was also branded as Li Jiancheng, and he had been isolated by everyone when he was in Shangdu.
Fang Xuanling, Feng Deyi and others also cast approving glances. Li Er added titles one after another. They didn't dare to object without losing face! Based on Du Ruhui's character, he definitely planned to stalk Li Shimin after he went to court and ask him why.
"Oh! If that boy Yang Ming can refine refined salt at a low cost, do you think he should be knighted?!"
Li Shimin was in a good mood and didn't bother to argue with these capable ministers. After all, their starting point was for his own good, but it was a bit rude to directly confront Wei Zheng, so he tried to impress him first.
"The low cost of refining refined salt? How low is it? Is it so that all people can afford it?!"
"Well! If the people of the Tang Dynasty can afford to eat refined salt, their physical fitness will naturally be enhanced. Then the combat effectiveness of the Tang Dynasty can be doubled and a stronger army can be cultivated."
"In this way, Yang Mingneng's refined salt can have greater effects and lower costs. It is indeed a contribution to the present and will benefit the future. It is natural for His Majesty to grant Yang Ming a title!"
"Impossible! Lord Wang and Lord Cai have been refining salt blocks for the imperial court for generations. There are so many processes involved and so much manpower and material resources are invested. No matter how much the cost is reduced, it will be difficult for ordinary people to buy it!"
Everyone started a new round of discussion.
Tokugawa wanted to scold him again, but after seeing the look in Li Shimin's eyes, he put away the whisk and stepped aside.
"Dear dear friends, Yang Ming frankly stated in his letter that if the imperial court can provide assistance in the first year, a small black bag of refined salt as big as mine will only cost 300 copper coins!"
Li Shimin covered his chest and without realizing it, he slightly raised the price, allowing the middleman to make the difference.
After stating Yang Ming's request, all officials in the DPRK were quickly calculating the pros and cons.
Among them, Wang Fugui and Cai Pingan, who have made a living by refining salt blocks for generations, were so angry when they heard the price of refined salt that they wished they could dig a hole and bury Yang Ming immediately!
Destroying someone's financial path is like killing one's parents!
Feng Deyi, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and Li Xiaogong, after knowing that the quality of refined salt was high, the price was low, and the output was large, they all had no objections to Yang Mingneng being granted the title of county magistrate.
The happiest person is undoubtedly Wei Zheng, the admonishing doctor. This morning meeting not only gained a lot of fans, but also changed the big bosses' views on him. My own nephew can deserve to be named the founding son of the county and leave a name in history!
"Wow! Such a big bag weighs at least a pound and costs 300 copper coins per bag. Although the price is still very expensive, it is really a drop in the bucket compared to salt blocks. Most people should be able to afford it."
"Indeed, a pound of refined salt sells for 300 copper coins, which is a lot cheaper. People in the village can also choose to buy it in partnership with their neighbors."
"If all regions can unify the price of refined salt by then, or sell it in bulk, then I believe that within half a year, refined salt can completely replace salt blocks in Datang!"
What Li Shimin wanted was this effect. On the eve of the war, he could at least paint a bright future for his ministers. Regardless of whether Yang Ming's plan could be carried out smoothly, it would still be a good bowl of chicken soup.
"My lords, don't be impatient, wait until I finish speaking!"
For a moment, the hall was completely silent, so quiet that even Du Ruhui, who was lying on the ground, seemed to have lost his breath. Everyone was impatient. Is there any follow-up to the refined salt matter? !
"Everyone may have guessed that in one year's time, when the technology for refining refined salt has matured, the country will vigorously promote it. By then, the quality of refined salt in the same black small bag will be even better and the price will be cheaper!"
When Wang Fugui and Cai Pingan heard this, they almost found a crack in the ground and crawled in. People can improve quality and quantity within a year and continue to reduce costs, but their family has been refining salt blocks for generations, but the cost has been increasing year by year. . .
"Your Majesty, when you say cheaper, how much cheaper?!"
Feng Deyi felt a little regretful. If he had known earlier, he should have taken a correct stand and stood with Li Shimin even if the sky fell. But the emperor is happy at this time, so it would be nice to come over and cooperate!
Li Shimin was indeed very happy, but he was afraid that everyone else would imitate Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, pretending to be stupid and dead, and the acting would not go on without anyone to cooperate, and they were just playing tricks!
Feng Deyi is still obedient and cute!
"Yang Ming firmly believes that in one year's time when the technology is mature, Datang's refined salt will be sold nationwide at a price of 30 copper coins per pound. In the future, as the technology continues to improve, the price of refined salt may continue to drop..."
Firewood, rice, oil, and salt are necessities of life, and edible salt is a national weapon. The birth of refined salt will herald the Tang Dynasty to reach a new level. At this moment, all the officials in the court were extremely excited.
"Long live my emperor!"
"God bless the Tang Dynasty, long live our emperor!"
"I agree with your majesty to designate Yang Ming as the founding son of Dai County!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
. . . . . .
Li Shimin glanced at Du Ruhui and found that the guy had already thought about it in front of him with a red face. He glanced at Fang Xuanling again and found that the guy was discussing matters related to refining refined salt with Warrior Xun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry.
At this time, due to the rebellion of Li Yuan, the governor of Youzhou, the warrior Xun temporarily stayed in the post of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry in Chang'an and did not go to Yuzhou to take up the post of governor.
Duan Lun, on the other hand, just stayed at home every day and did not go to see the warrior Xun. At present, the factions in the court have not been sorted out. There are Li Shimin's direct clan, the former Sui clan, Li Yuan's old clan, and the capitulation faction under Li Jiancheng.
After Li Shimin ascended the throne, Duan Lun was under great pressure as the former Duke of Ji and Li Yuan's son-in-law. In order to avoid suspicion, he closed his doors and refused to interact with anyone, including his former colleague Samurai Yu. He was afraid of causing trouble for himself.
It was Duan Lun who locked himself up that provided Yang Ming with a development platform that was rare in a century.
Samurai Yu, the minister of the Ministry of Industry who was later responsible for refining refined salt, was Yang Ming's brother-in-law, and the big boss behind the scenes, the advising doctor Wei Zheng, who was responsible for dispatching supervisors, was Yang Ming's uncle. . .
Li Shimin saw that this atmosphere was enough, let's forget about the rest of the cattle traps and running water carts for now!
Business matters!
So he told Tokugawa that after the disbandment of the dynasty, he must bring important core figures to the inner courtyard of the Xiande Hall. Finally, he issued the imperial edict naming Yang Ming as the founding son of Daizhou County to Daizhou and announced his withdrawal from the dynasty. .
Sun Simiao, Feng Li, Feng Chun and other Youzhou generals have rushed to Chang'an City and are waiting for everyone in the inner courtyard of Xiande Hall to discuss how to prevent the Turks from invading Chang'an City on a large scale.
But Cheng Yaojin himself didn't come, so he had to continue to take charge of Youzhou.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Wang Fugui deliberately slowed down in the crowd of retreating people. When he crossed paths with Cai Ping'an, he winked at him, tapped the back of his hand twice, and hurried away, leaving a confused look on his face. Tsai Pingan.
Cai Ping'an, the proud son of the Cai family in Chang'an. The Cai family made a living by refining salt blocks for the court for generations. He had no other background in the court. He worked hard to become a farm official in the Ministry of Industry, and he relied on his own ability, and his official position was from the fifth rank.
Wang Fugui, the official minister of the Ministry of War, is the fourth rank. His superiors are Zhao Guogong and Changsun Wuji, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
The Wang family also refined salt blocks for the court, but under Wang Fugui's secret manipulation, the Wang family's huge profits were vastly different from Cai Pingan, who could barely support his family.
When it comes to losing an industrial chain, Wang Fugui and Cai Pingan have two different ideas.
Wang Fugui wanted to give Yang Ming a hard time and ask him to delay the launch and production of refined salt so that his salt blocks could slowly transform. Cai Ping'an, on the other hand, wanted to use his authority to learn the refined salt refining model from Yang Ming, so that his tribe could keep up with the times.
It's not that Cai Ping'an doesn't want to mess with Yang Ming, but now that Yang Ming has been personally named the Founding County Prince by the emperor, his boss is his brother-in-law, and he can't handle it himself. Instead of seeking death like Wang Fugui, it is better to take the initiative to apply to study with Yang Ming.
And he also smelled an unusual smell. Something big might happen in Chang'an City again. From the eyes of Tokugawa who hurriedly summoned the core figures of the DPRK, Cai Pingan felt fear.
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Yizhou,
Wuhui Mountain.
"Oh no! What happened? Why did the caravan stop again?!"
Yang Ming was so angry that he rode forward on his horse and asked, covering his face.
Last night, while Sister Jin Zhiyuan was away, he sneaked into Lin Waner's tent and was seriously talking about the dual cultivation of men and women, when he was knocked out by Lin Waner's Falling Divine Palm.
"Let me go back to my uncle, a special group of robbers came ahead and blocked the mountain road. We can't get through!"
Ding Daniu played with the melon hammer he had seized from Cheng Chumo and answered casually.
"Looking at your potential, quickly return the broken hammer to Mr. Cheng. Are you holding the broken hammer as a treasure?! Damn! I've lost all my face to you!"
When Yang Ming saw Ding Daniu's appearance, if he hadn't been unable to beat him, he would have wanted to just go over and push him to the ground and give him a good rub.
Yang Ming successfully overcame the tribulation twice. Apart from the continuous deepening of his internal strength and the huge change in his appearance, he found no other changes. His martial arts skills were still the same as before, sparse and ordinary.
"Uncle, when we return to Daizhou and have enough high-quality materials and mechanical equipment to allow me to build a melon hammer of my own, I can return this small one to Mr. Cheng..."
"You dare to negotiate terms with me, don't you?"
Yang Ming slapped Ding Daniu's helmet with his backhand.
This guy really picked up all kinds of equipment. He got Yi Yuwei's helmet from nowhere. It was so small, so he put it on his head directly.
"Tell me about it! What's going on up front? What kind of bandits can scare you, the vanguard of a caravan, into running into the middle?!"
Ding Daniu put down the melon hammer, moved his helmet to the right position aggrievedly and said:
"Uncle, look at our caravan, which is dressed in all kinds of colors, even more disgraceful than refugees. As the vanguard of the caravan, I came back to fiddle with some equipment, and I also want to help you support your appearance!"
Yang Ming glared at him, wondering which pot he didn't want to open.
"Let's get down to business!"
Ding Daniu chuckled, pointed to the mountain road ahead and said:
"Uncle, we are surrounded by a group of girls!"
