Lu Jin's words are really a bit problematic, if the imperial court can really come up with any benefits to drive the people to transport grain and grass for the border areas, then there will be no such headache.

Although the Ming Dynasty is now known as a peaceful and prosperous era, the national treasury of silver is very limited, and even in some disaster years, there will be a situation where it is impossible to make ends meet. Among them, the expenditure of the border army accounts for more than half of it, so if Hu Suizhen makes this suggestion, I am afraid that a large number of officials will speak out against it.

However, Mr. Hu did not rush to refute Lu Jin's statement, because with his understanding of Lu Jin, this is not a person who talks about it, since he said so, he must have other plans. So he just looked at the young man in front of him fixedly, waiting for the other party to continue to speak.

Seeing this, Lu Jin also understood what Hu Sui meant, and he no longer sold Guanzi, and said directly: "I don't know if Lord General knows anything about Yanyin?" ”

"Salt lead? Isn't that the official voucher used by the people to sell salt? What's not to know about this? Hu Sui replied casually.

"As far as the lower officials know, this salt introduction is generally issued by the local government after obtaining the permission of the imperial court, and some salt merchants under their rule, and they can get a lot of benefits in this matter. In a sense, this is also a corrupt act. Lu Zhen said, looking at Hu Sui: "Doesn't General Hu want to solve this trouble for the imperial court?" ”

"What do you mean...... Salt in return for delivering grain to my Datong? Hu Sui immediately understood, and his expression finally became a little solemn. Because he knew very well how much profit there was in this salt industry, which was almost monopolized by the government, and which was almost completely controlled by some local wealthy families. Now, if he really proposed this idea to the imperial court, the shock it would cause was immeasurable.

However, he knows better what it means for Datong if it really comes to pass? I am afraid that people from all over the country will try their best to bring in grain in exchange for salt that will make them rich, and the problem of food shortage that has been plaguing him will be completely solved.

Although countless thoughts have turned in his heart, the expression on Hu Sui's face has not changed much, and he is still so calm and calm, so that people can't see what he thinks in his heart. But Lu Zhen had already anticipated his thoughts, so he was not in a hurry at the moment, just took a cup of tea and drank it slowly, waiting for the other party to make his own decision.

The reason why he can be so sure is because he believes that Hu Sui will definitely be able to see the infinite benefits that can be brought by this thing if it is done. This can not only solve the problem of food shortage, but also bring great power to border soldiers like him, because at that time, there were many people who had to rely on him to make money.

Of course, this will inevitably lead to a series of problems, not to mention the emergence of new corruption in the military, and even the original rules on salt introduction will be completely subverted. But Lu Jin knew that this was the simplest and clearest way to solve the current problem, and if there was a problem in the future, it could be dealt with again.

After all, history had taught him that this strategy would work, at least in the short term. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, because of this strategy, they did not have a food shortage for decades.

After a long silence, Hu Sui finally spoke: "If you can propose this method, then you should know how difficult this thing is." Even if I am the commander-in-chief of Datong, I can't get the imperial court to agree to this somewhat unreasonable request. ”

"Of course, Xia Guan understands that this matter is not easy to do, so it is naturally extremely difficult to implement it in all border gates and towns in the world. But what if we only try to implement it in Datong Province and see how it works? Presumably, even those adults in the DPRK and China won't be too opposed, right? ”

"Try to implement it in Shanxi?" Hu Sui showed a thoughtful look, this is indeed much easier to implement than the implementation of the entire Ming Dynasty, and he is much more sure.

Lu Zhen seized the opportunity and said: "Moreover, if the general army can play jointly with the Miao Governor's Mansion, with your status as one writer and one martial artist in Datong, there should be a seventy or eighty percent chance of winning this matter." ”

"Governor Miao, will he promise to give up this piece of the salt industry?" Hu Sui couldn't help but shook his head lightly, and said with some disbelieving. Although he has a good relationship with Miao Guangtai, and he is higher than the other party in terms of status and identity, it is still very difficult to get such a big benefit from him.

"It's about the entire situation in Datong, and I think the Miao Governor should know how to distinguish between the important and the serious." Lu Zhen came to such a sentence with great confidence.

Hu Sui was silent for a while, in fact, he also knew that things would really be as Lu Zhen said, but there were some things that he didn't want to come forward by himself now, so he put forward a condition: "Since you put forward this plan, the responsibility of persuading the Miao prefect will be handed over to Lu Zhizhou." ”

When the words came out, even Hu Sui felt that he was a little excessive. When someone came up with such an idea for themselves, they not only did not thank them, but threw the problem out. But as a result, Lu Zhen nodded without hesitation and agreed: "The subordinate officer will not disappoint the chief soldier when he receives the order." ”

"Huh?" Rao is Hu Sui's mind is steady enough, and he was not stunned when he heard this. But soon, he understood: "It seems that Lu Zhizhou, you are quite sure about this matter, and you still want to seek some benefits through this change, right?" Tell me, what do you want out of it? ”

It is convenient to talk to smart people, Lu Zhen did not hide it, and said with a smile: "The first reason why Xia Guan came up with this idea is naturally for the stability of the imperial court and Datong, after all, if the problem of food shortage really breaks out, it will be quite fatal to my border town." As for the second point, it is for the sake of the duties of the subordinate officials, because only in this way can I, the governor, be a little easier in the future. And the third point is a little selfish. Because Xiaguan's father-in-law in Suzhou was a big businessman, it was only because of his insufficient status that he could not meddle in the salt industry. But with the help of Datong's salt, things would be much easier. Of course, my father-in-law will definitely bring enough grain to Shanxi for the use of the three armies. ”

"I see, it seems that you have been prepared." Hu Sui couldn't help but look at Lu Zhen carefully again, and sighed: "Lu Zhizhou, you are really a good abacus." ”

"Now that the lower officer has nothing to hide from the chief soldier, I wonder if the chief soldier is willing to accept my proposal?" Lu Zhen asked again.

In fact, this question is a bit redundant, but the other party asked him to persuade Miao Guangtai's request, which shows that he has been completely moved. After all, this matter is beneficial to him, and although there are harms, compared with the benefits, they are completely negligible.

"Okay, this official will agree to your proposal, but he has to let the Miao Governor also agree before it can be implemented." As he spoke, he sighed and said, "Lu Jin, you can always surprise and surprise people." It was like this before, but today after this year, it has once again impressed the official. ”

"My lord praised it falsely, and the lower officials are just doing their duty." Lu Jinxi said this modestly.

"Lu Zhizhou is too modest, as far as this general soldier knows what you do, you deserve a strange word, not to mention that you can't be silent and do nothing elsewhere." Hu Sui smiled, but he didn't say much to Lu Jin on this matter.

Next, the conversation between the two became flat again, just talking about some topics that seemed to be related to the current border situation, but not too in-depth, and then Hu Sui picked up the teacup to send off the guests.

Seeing this, Lu Zhen also got up and handed over his hand very familiarly: "Since the matter is decided, then the lower official will not disturb the adults to be busy with other official business." ”

"Hmm, Lu Zhizhou walks slowly." While speaking, Hu Sui actually got up from his seat and sent Lu Zhen to the door of the living room, and then said to the old servant who had been guarding outside: "Uncle Han, please send Lu Zhizhou on my behalf." ”

The old servant agreed in a low voice, and then bent down again, and made a gesture of invitation to Lu Jin: "Lu Zhizhou, please." ”

If this move is seen by outsiders, they will be surprised, because with Hu Sui's identity and status in Datong now, it is really hard to believe that he would be so polite to such a six-grade petty official. Not only did he personally send him to the front of the hall, but he also instructed his cronies to give him another ride.

Of course, Lu Zhen was disrespectful, so after saying goodbye again, Fang went out accompanied by Uncle Han, and soon walked out of the gate of the General Soldier's Mansion.

At this time, there were also many wealthy businessmen and military attachés in Datong who wanted to ask Hu Sui for help in front of the door, and when they saw this scene, many people showed surprise on their faces, and a few whispered in private:

"Who is this person, who can actually let the butler of the chief soldier personally send it out, could it be a certain powerful person in the court?"

"It doesn't look like it, is it the nephew of Mr. Hu's family?"

"I remember, he was the original Gwanglingzhi County, and I heard that he has been appointed as the governor of Ulju this time."

"It's this man...... How could he have such a status that he could ask Uncle Han to send it out in person? ”

"It seems that our General Hu Bing attaches great importance to him." ……

In the whispers of everyone, Lu Zhen walked back to the street slowly. It was only at this time that he knew that the identity of this seemingly senile and inconspicuous old servant behind him was not bad, otherwise he would not have caused so many rumors if he sent himself out.

In fact, he didn't know that this Uncle Han was an old subordinate by Hu Sui's father's side back then, and he had to quit the army because he was injured later. Otherwise, with his original talent, he is now at least an official position of more than 1,000 households.

But even if he didn't know, Lu Jin knew that this was Hu Sui's courtesy to him. And this attitude, in addition to making him a little limelight in front of others, is more important is to make him feel a little more pressure.