Yangzhou's economy is prosperous, the pillar industry in addition to weaving is the salt industry, the royal family has a weaving room in Yangzhou, supervised by the royal family, how much annual tribute has a rule, how can ordinary people get involved? Only in the salt industry, as long as the beach flattens a piece of wasteland and diverts seawater, salt can be dried. As a result, salt drying once became the main income of many people.

However, since the imperial court issued the salt and iron decree and the salt was nationalized, the salt had to be salted, and if there was no salt, there was a prison sentence.

Salt is not available to ordinary people, and many people who dry salt have become salt workers in order to make a living, and their lives have become more and more impoverished, such as Guo Bo and others. And those who get the salt lead become salt merchants, not to mention getting rich overnight, but also becoming rich in March.

The salt citation is awarded once a year, and in order to get the salt citation, countless people break the battle for the top, unscrupulous means, and do everything.

When Zhou Zheng was the pastor of Yangzhou, the people who could get the salt introduction and become a salt merchant were all secretly negotiated for sharing, like Shen San, who gave his sister-in-law to have the opportunity to negotiate with Zhou Zheng.

Now that Zhou Zheng is in prison, those big salt merchants who get the salt introduction are also more implicated and imprisoned, this year's salt introduction redistribution is tantamount to one stone stirring up a thousand waves, the whole Yangzhou is hotly discussing this matter, as long as there is a way, or there is two money in hand, they all have thoughts.

Because everyone knew that Zhou Zheng was sent to prison by the King of Bei'an, and with the King of Bei'an there, Chen Yi didn't dare to mess around.

Chen Yi's relatives and confidants also prepared a lot, from money, calligraphy and paintings, antiques to beautiful women, everything, as long as they could collect, they were ready to offer. But in the end, I heard the news that it was going to be open to bidding, and the one with the highest price would win. How else to play?

Chen Yi discussed with his confidants all night, but there was nothing to do.

Those wealthy businessmen who sent small servants to keep watch at the gate of the Jade House were also acting, and they thought of going together with Chen Yi's henchmen, thinking that what could impress Cheng Mo was nothing more than wealth and sex. Of course, this gift should be given tactfully and elegantly. So, the guys in Emerald House are blessed, many people beat their ideas, or hope that they will help matchmaking, or hope that they will reveal what King Bei'an likes, they are so good at the right medicine, ah no, give gifts.

The Emerald House suddenly became the center of the city, the most lively area.

Wandering around the periphery of the Jade Residence, there is also a poor woman with delicate facial features, I see pity, it is the Shen family. Her eyes were red, and a man couldn't help but want to take her into his arms and love her lightly.

"Uncle, let me ask, does the king of Bei'an live here?" Shen stopped an old man passing by, pointed to the Jade House and asked.

The old man glanced at her and kindly persuaded: "I heard that the King of Bei'an lives in the Jade Residence, it won't be wrong to think about it, but how can you get in?" Little lady, let's leave. ”

The Shen family thanked him, came to the gate, saluted the guards, and said, "The Shen family girl asks to see the prince." ”

Seeing her beauty, the guards couldn't help but look at her more, and their tone was unconsciously gentle, and said, "The prince doesn't see any outsiders." ”

The little servants who peeked in the distance all stared wide-eyed, as long as the Shen family walked in, they immediately reported to their masters, as long as the king of Bei'an was lustful, everything would be easy.

Shen begged repeatedly, but the guard just shook his head. The Shen family had no choice but to guard outside.

Cheng Mo played for a few days, he was a little tired, he didn't go out today, he boiled water to cook tea and read books, and he was content.

The chaotic day passed like this, and in the early morning, the sun was shining on the earth, and Shen rubbed his sore knees and came to the door again to plead. Last night, she squatted outside the door all night.

The guard looked at her with some pity and shook his head.

As the sun rose, more and more people came. Chen Yi got out of the carriage and was just about to ask the guards to go in to report, when Cheng Mo dressed in white and walked out of it.

"Lord Wang!" Chen Yi hurried up to catch up.

Shen also stepped forward to salute, and shouted shyly: "Lord Wang." ”

The guards couldn't stop it, so they had to step aside.

The beauty is still impressive, Cheng Mo nodded to Chen Yi first, and then said to Shen: "It's you?" Why are you here? ”

One sentence made Chen Yifeng messy, how did the king of Bei'an know this woman, what are the two of them, what is the origin of the woman, and which force does it represent? He absolutely didn't believe that the Shen family was here for himself, such a woman dressed in silk clothes would definitely be proud of the rich family. Could it be that the king of Bei'an is lustful?

Chen Yi's eyes flashed, and he was happy to find out Cheng Mo's preferences.

Shen Shi shed tears before speaking, and two clear springs flowed from his talking eyes, and whimpered: "Little woman ......" only said three words, and then she cried so much that she couldn't help herself, and she couldn't say it anymore.

Zhou Zheng was arrested and imprisoned, and her life must not be easy. Cheng Mo thought for a while and said, "Go inside and speak." ”

The two of them walked towards the Jade House one after the other, stunned Chen Yi and the little servants peeping outside, what is the situation?

Cheng Mo walked up the steps before turning back and greeting Chen Yi: "Lord Chen, please." ”

Sure enough, I was lustful, and when I saw the beauty, I forgot about the old man. Chen Yi smiled like an old fox, and arched his hand: "Lord Wang, please." ”

Entering the lobby, the guest and host sat down, and Cheng Mo spoke to Shen first: "Do you have something to do with this king?" ”

Shen didn't know anything else, but it was instinctive to observe words and looks, the tears on his face were not wiped away, and Chu Chu said pitifully: "Since Zhou Zhoumu was imprisoned, the slave was driven out by the eldest woman, and there was nowhere to live, so I begged the prince to be the master and find a place for the slave." ”

High, really high. Chen Yi secretly cocked his thumb, this reason is enough to give this woman to the king of Bei'an, a lonely man and a widow live in the same room, in the dead of night, who knows what will happen.

Cheng Mo didn't know Chen Yi's dirty thoughts, touched his chin, and said: "There is a small courtyard, which is a little simpler, are you willing to live temporarily, and when he finds another place to live, it will not be too late to hand it over." ”

Zhou Jin's original rented courtyard is now unoccupied, and he paid a year's rent.

Shen got up and saluted and thanked him, accepting Cheng Mo's kindness, Cheng Mo asked the guard to tell Zhou Jin, bring the address, and let her leave.

Well? The situation seems to be a little wrong, the king of Bei'an did not let this woman live under the jade, but placed it elsewhere, in order to hide people's eyes? The more Chen Yi thought about it, the more he felt that this was what it meant.

He was thinking nonsense, and Cheng Mo asked him, "What's the matter with Master Chen?" ”

"Oh," Chen Yi quickly gathered his mind and said, "Xiaguan has drawn up a few plans, please take a look at it." ”

Since it is the highest bidder, it is natural to have a charter.

Cheng Mo saw it, chose a plan to add changes, and probably followed the process and requirements of modern bidding, and said: "It's called bidding, and in the future, salt will be handled according to this, and favoritism and fraud can be eliminated." ”

It also blocked the financial route of Yangzhou officials. Chen Yi wanted to cry, but he had to praise it repeatedly, saying that this method was the first of its kind in ancient times.

Cheng Mo smiled, thinking to himself, if you do this method once or twice, you will be able to figure out a way to fill your pockets.