Chapter 196: The New Salt Law

Fu Changzong was not surprised, but he didn't sit down, standing side by side with Zhou Yingqiu not far from Zhu Xu, after a little consideration, he said: "Your Majesty, the disadvantages of salt politics have been around for a long time, and it is not a day's work to change it. Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Zhou Yingqiu also groaned and said, "Your Majesty, the minister agrees with Lord Fu's words, the salt policy is too involved, and if you want to innovate, you are afraid that it will be too wide, and the resistance will be like a mountain, and it will be difficult to implement." ”

Zhu Xu also nodded, Yan Zheng has been involved in the Ming Dynasty for hundreds of years, and it has penetrated into every minute. He had just seized the salt works across the country, and it wouldn't be long before there would be countless excerpts on his desk asking him to 'act carefully'.

The fold in his hand was the book of the Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry of South and Beijing recommending Zuo Guangdou to be the secretary of the Ministry of Households, Zhu Xu threw it down casually and said: "I don't want to reform, I want to rebuild!" ”

Both of them were stunned, looking at Zhu Xu first puzzled, and then frowning.

Fu Changzong's expression was solemn, and he said, "Your Majesty, if you rebuild, I'm afraid it will be more than a hundred times more difficult than reform!" ”

Salt politics involves all aspects, it is a major pillar of a dynasty, and if it is really overturned, it is tantamount to going against the whole world!

Zhu Xu smiled and said, "I know, so I have to have a shield and let all the sharp arrows shoot at him!" ”

Zhou Yingqiu's face moved slightly, and said, "What does the emperor mean is to let King Xin come forward and block the front, and we will secretly push it?" ”

Zhu Xu nodded appreciatively and said, "Next, I will talk about the reform of the salt administration." ”

Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu didn't have enough time to think and object, so they could only suppress the apprehension in their hearts and listen respectfully.

Zhu Xu will have thought of the idea a long time ago, and said simply, "It's actually very similar to the outline." The salt farms in various places are still controlled by the imperial court, but there is no longer a need for salt introduction, and several large chambers of commerce are found in each province to supply salt by region, and then limit their prices and sales areas. If anyone violates the rules, they will be disqualified immediately. By the way, every salt merchant must have a deposit, and the deposit for violations must be deducted ......"

The two listened and pondered for a while, and Fu Changzong said in surprise: "Is the emperor going to abolish the transfer department, and is there still a hereditary salt household in the promotion department?" ”

Zhou Yingqiu also showed a different color, this is involved, but it is huge, and it is not an exaggeration to use the words 'chaos in the world'!

Zhu Xu did not hesitate, his eyes were cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Wait for Luo Yangxing to clean up, all the salt farms, household departments, official departments, Jinyi Wei, and Fu Tao's account room, four lines will go in, and I will control it a little tighter." Every chamber of commerce and local yamen must also install people to strictly control the price of salt, and I will never allow anyone to interfere in this matter! ”

Zhou Yingqiu and Fu Changzong glanced at each other, Fu Changzong looked up at Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is too important, let us go back carefully, plan it as a whole, and make sure that nothing goes wrong." ”

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, and said, "Don't worry, Xia Yan still has a few months, take your time......"

Before Zhu Xu's words fell, Cao Huachun walked in from the outside and said, "Your Majesty, Wang Shaohui, and Ni Wenhuan ask to see you." ”

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "No, let them do their own errands." ”

Cao Huachun agreed, turned around and went out again.

Zhou Yingqiu looked at Zhu Xu, his face did not move, but he was once again shocked by the nine-year-old emperor in front of him.

He didn't expect that these two 'traitors' would be placed in such a position as the secretary of the Criminal Department and the Dali Siqing. However, he was secretly uneasy in his heart, this emperor always did things that he did not expect. In the past, he was afraid of party strife in the court, but now, he is worried about the five words 'accompanying the king as accompanying the tiger'.

Zhu Xu looked up at Fu Changzong again, and said, "This matter will be kept secret first, don't spread it, I want to see who jumped out." ”

Seeing Zhu Xu's resolute attitude, Fu Changzong did not dispute any more, and bowed slightly and said, "Yes." ”

Zhu Xu naturally didn't say that this was a channel or the framework of the intelligence system, and discussed it carefully with the two, and only after half an hour did the two leave Wenzhao Pavilion.

Zhu Xu looked at the fold for a while, then put it aside, stood up and said, "Go to Cining Palace." ”

Kunning Palace is the residence of the queen of the middle palace, and Empress Zhang is now on the title of queen mother and moved to Cining Palace.

The palace is too big, Zhu Xu walked for a long time to reach Cining Palace, just like entering Kunning Palace, as soon as he entered the door, he shouted, "Imperial sister-in-law, is there anything delicious?" I am hungry. ”

Empress Zhang had already been informed, and when she heard this, she walked out with a slight brow: "They are all emperors, it's time to be a little righteous." ”

Zhu Xu smiled, sat down at the table and said, "The sky and the earth are big, and the meal is the biggest!" ”

Huan'er pursed her lips and snickered, and Queen Zhang glared at her and said, "Why don't you go and prepare food for the emperor." ”

Huan'er said yes and walked quickly outside.

Empress Zhang looked at Zhu Xu, with a little smile on her face, and was just about to sit down, when Xiao Yongning's shouts came from inside.

"Ahhhhh

Empress Zhang sighed lightly and said, "I can't be at peace for a moment." So saying, he got up again and walked inside.

"I'll come, I'll come." Zhu Xu ran a few steps first, rushed inside and hugged Xiao Yongning out.

Xiao Yongning was in Zhu Xu's arms, waving his hands, his big eyes narrowed into a line, grinning, showing a little bit of small teeth, and laughing non-stop.

Zhu Xu swayed and smiled at Queen Zhang, "Xiao Yongning must have heard my voice." ”

Empress Zhang sat down, held her waist, and said as if breathlessly: "I haven't slept well these few nights, sleeping during the day, and making a lot of noise at night." ”

"It's like me." Zhu Xu teased Xiao Yongning and rubbed his face: "You say, isn't it, Princess Yongning?" ”

"Yay"

The little guy waved his little hand, trying to grab Zhu Xu's face, smiling happily.

Empress Zhang looked at Zhu Xu, and there was a smile in her eyes, and said: "In the future, you must get used to being called 'I', and be more majestic in front of outsiders." By the way, I heard that you have seized all the salt farms in the country, and the price of salt in the capital has risen like crazy. ”

Zhu Xu looked surprised and said, "The price has risen so soon?" ”

Empress Zhang flipped over the teacup and said, "Well, just now, my father came in and wanted to see me. ”

Zhu Xu sighed with emotion and said, "These people reacted so quickly." "Obviously, someone has already found Zhang Guogong's head.

Empress Zhang poured a glass of water for Zhu Xu, took Xiao Yongning from his arms, and despite Xiao Yongning's struggles and opposition, she said, "I'm just afraid, I heard that rice, flour, oil and grain are rising." ”

Zhu Xu sat down, took a sip of tea, looked at Empress Zhang and said, "Sister-in-law, you say, how about I get a price department, hang it under the household department, and include it in the official assessment of the ministry?" ”

Empress Zhang frowned, and said angrily: "Don't discuss government affairs with me, eat with peace of mind, and then go busy with you." ”

Zhu Xu sat down with a smile, looked at Empress Zhang and Xiao Yongning in his arms, and said, "Sister-in-law, what else did the prince say?" ”

Empress Zhang raised her head and was about to speak, when she saw Cao Huachun walking in quickly.

Cao Huachun bowed slightly to Empress Zhang, and whispered in Zhu Xu's ear, "Your Majesty, Scholar Ye has entered Beijing." (To be continued.) )