The seven large salt merchants are an important source of tax revenue for Xuzhou.

They made an appointment to meet Tao Qian together, and Tao Qian had a headache.

I thought that the matter would pass soon, but I didn't expect it to last for more than 20 days, which has seriously affected the entire Xuzhou.

In all counties of Xuzhou, tax revenues have been greatly reduced.

Tao Qian couldn't sit still anymore.

Tao Qian took the initiative to set up a banquet in the Assassin's Mansion and invited the seven major salt merchants to the mansion to discuss.

In the Assassin's Mansion, everyone arrived.

"Lord Thorn, you have to call the shots for us."

"Lord Thorn, it's too difficult for us."

"Lord Thorn Shi, Zhang Ming..."

After arriving, several people poured bitter water together, sad as if the family had gone bankrupt.

Tao Qian was helpless, so he could only comfort him.

"Lord Thorn Shi, if this matter is not resolved, this Xuzhou will be finished." Zhou Tan said.

This is serious, but it is not unreasonable.

The salt tax revenue will not come up, which will hit Xuzhou quite hard, and the counties will definitely have a serious deficit.

"Guys, what do you think?"

Wu Zhi slapped the table directly and said sharply: "Order, Xuzhou is not allowed to sell salted fish." ”

It's ridiculous not to sell salted fish.

This emperor can give an order, and their order in Xuzhou will make the world laugh.

Tao Qian immediately said: "This matter should also be reported to Your Majesty, not so." ”

Playing the court, these people are not stupid, the emperor stands on Zhang Ming's side.

This method does not work, Cao Xing said: "Then collect taxes, which are the same as salt taxes." ”

Tao Qian shook his head lightly and said: "It's okay to collect taxes, but it can't be solved, after collecting taxes, can your salt also be sold?" ”

It still can't be sold, and after collecting taxes, it's still cheaper than salt.

Charge higher taxes?

That's not okay, salt is already a high tax, and it would be ridiculous to impose a heavier tax.

Zhou Tan tapped the table with his fingers, took a sip of tea and said: "Then collect the same tax as salt, and then you can set up more checkpoints in each county, specifically for salted fish, layer by layer fortification, and let their salted fish in Xuzhou not move an inch at that time." ”

Zhou Tan's strategy is good, if it weren't for the notorious Zhang Ming who sold salted fish, if he ordered it, the salted fish would disappear in Xuzhou, and even the government could send troops to seize it.

But Tao Qian didn't dare, not because he didn't dare to offend Zhang Ming, but because he didn't dare to use such a blatant approach.

"Okay, then do it, you go to the county Taishou to discuss this matter, I can't interfere directly, the county Taishou will definitely agree."

With Tao Qian's acquiescence, everything is not difficult.

The seven families left Tao Qian, in a good mood.

"Hehe, as soon as the tax is collected, the price of salted fish will definitely rise sharply, and we will be able to ship it at that time."

A few people laughed and were in a good mood.

According to their estimates, as long as it takes ten days, the price of salted fish will definitely rise sharply.

At this time, the people will not buy in large quantities, because they have already saved some salted fish and can eat them for a while.

Even if you don't eat for a while, it's fine.

It is also common for people to not be able to eat salt for a month or two.

The seven families were very happy and went back to make arrangements.

With their connections, it is no problem to let the county guards act together.

Two days later, Xi Zhicai received the news that the counties were going to start doing it, and it was not so fast.

But Xi Zhicai had already received the news in advance.

It was very simple to know the news, and the people who knew about it quickly expanded, and after the expansion, Xi Zhi naturally got the news.

The seven salt merchants were very naïve, in order to raid, in order to surprise and not give Zhang Ming time to react, after they discussed, they decided to work together in each county after eight days.

Why 8 days?

They calculated, communicated to the counties, and then prepared, and it will take about this time.

"Ridiculous."

After receiving the news in a secret house, Xi Zhicai felt that these families were too naïve.

"Pillar, immediately send the order, let the salted fish be sold, change it to all-day sales, and arrange more sales points."

When the people have salted fish in their hands, they don't panic in their hearts.

Xi Zhicai wants to take advantage of the time difference to let more people have salted fish in their hands, and when the time comes, they will be able to deal with these salt merchants more calmly.

The confrontation with Xuzhou has begun.

Liaodong Zhangming, after taking care of Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao for a few days, he finally led his troops south, before going south, he wanted to meet Liu Yu first, I don't know what Liu Yu is going to do.

A few days later, Zhang Ming arrived in Zhuo County, where the state governor's mansion was located.

When he arrived at the place, Zhang Ming handed over the post, and finally wanted to meet another big man in the late Han Dynasty.

Liu Yu had a grand banquet for Zhang Ming in the state pastoral mansion, and Zhang Ming also came with a heavy gift.

"Meet Liu Zhoumu."

Zhang Ming went to the state pastor's mansion and paid a grand visit.

"Zhang Taishou, hurry up, please."

Liu Yu greeted him at the door and took Zhang Ming's hand in.

"Liu Zhoumu, it's too polite."

The two of them sat down, and the feast was ready.

"I've wanted to see Zhang Taishou for a long time, but I just took office, and there are a lot of miscellaneous things, so I don't have a chance until now."

"At this time, it is also late, and I have been out all the time, otherwise I should have come to visit the state pastor a long time ago."

The two flattered each other and took care of their own face.

In the midst of the chat, the banquet opened, and Liu Yu did not talk about anything serious.

After the banquet, Liu Yu cared about Zhang Ming and the people of Youzhou, and did not talk about anything serious.

After eating, Liu Yu called Zhang Ming to the study and asked people to make tea.

"Zhang Taishou, this tea was given by His Majesty, and it was given by you, and now it is brewed for you to drink." Liu Yu took two sips and said with a smile.

Zhang Ming also took a sip, and then asked, "Lord Zhou Mu, I don't know if you have anything to order, as long as I can do it, I will definitely do it." ”

Liu Yu put away his smile, put down the teacup, nodded and said: "There is indeed something, after I took office, I know the difficulties of the people of Youzhou, Youzhou has been looted all the year round, and it is very difficult, so I want to solve this matter completely." ”

Zhang Ming stood up and said: "Don't worry, Lord Zhoumu, if you attack Wuhuan, I will personally lead the army to conquer and pacify the Wuhuan tribes." ”

Zhang Ming said very boldly, which made Liu Yu's face change.

After pressing his hand, Liu Yu asked Zhang Ming to sit down, then sighed and said: "Zhang Taishou misunderstood, what can be solved by fighting and killing, your reaction is the same as that Gongsun Zhan." ”

Liu Yu said: "This official has been in contact with the Xiongnu and Wuhuan tribes, and we are willing to sell them grain, salt and other materials, and they will never invade the south." ”

Historically, Liu Yu really did it, and his attitude towards the grassland is also an important reason why Liu Yu and Gongsun Zhan have always been at odds.

Gongsun Zhan has been going north to attack Wuhuan and Xiongnu, killing them so much that they dare not commit crimes.

Liu Yu, on the other hand, advocated a peaceful settlement.

Zhang Ming felt that this matter was very dangerous, even if Liu Yu could do it, but he would not live long, the invaders in the north just wanted to ease up, accumulate strength, and would not give up the invasion.

However, Zhang Ming wanted to attack Wuhuan by himself at this time, and his strength was still a little insufficient, so he said: "Since Lord Zhou Mu said so, I promise that as long as they don't come to plunder, I will definitely not take the initiative to attack or provoke." ”