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Chapter 196: Chaos

Xiao Yunfeng leaned on the pillow behind him, holding hot tea in his hand, and smiled softly, "I'm afraid you are also confused by the emperor's will."

Zheng Qingluan nodded, "I didn't think about it, you're here, I'm too lazy to use my brain." Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Xiao Yunfeng smiled, "You can really afford to take it and put it down." ”

"You don't pay me again, just call people for nothing" Zheng Qingluan peeled the chestnut skin in his hand, and didn't raise his eyes, so he said, "You should have brought the silver early, and I will do my best."

Xiao Yunfeng said with a smile, "Cheng, there is just something for you to worry about, and I will pay you when I am done." He sat up and whispered.

Zheng Qingluan suddenly changed color, it turned out that this product had been engaged in the sale of smuggled salt all these years. She restrained her expression, "Why are you thinking about getting rid of it now?"

"We have always used salt from Liaodong, and we can earn three taels a catty, which is really nothing for the current Xiao family, so there is no need to hold on. Although this thing was done secretly, there has never been an impermeable wall in this world, and it would be bad if it really leaked out. It's better to stop it as soon as possible and pick it clean," Xiao Yunfeng leaned back and let out a sigh of relief.

Zheng Qingluan was puzzled, "The Xiao family's industry is said to be not bad for money. What did you think at the beginning?"

"It's not about money," Xiao Yunfeng said with a wry smile, "In the past ten years, you think that the imperial court has really done nothing, and watching the Xiao family army stationed in the border city with only this restriction of salt almost forced the Xiao family army to death." When I got the news, my father had just died. I can't move the dark line in the court for the time being, and the only thing I can do is to find a way to buy salt by myself. But this thing, without salt leads, where can I get it? At that time, he was young, only ten years old. Isn't it just this business? ”

Zheng Qingluan's heart was a little heavy, and the ten-year-old child was hiding behind the scenes and plotting with the salt lord. Just to ensure the supply of salt for the 100,000 Xiao family troops in the border city. It's not easy

"The imperial court thought that Xiao Jiajun bought illicit salt, but it didn't expect that it was you who sold smuggled salt yourself. Zheng Qingluan raised his eyebrows.

"That's right" Xiao Yunfeng smiled, feeling that he was still too young at that time. Salt Yin can be purchased from abnormal channels, but it costs a little more silver, and it is impossible to open this trade route with his head in his head.

"Don't you think it's a pity that you want the special combat team to clean up the traces now?" Zheng Qingluan asked with a smile.

"Ten years of hard work, can it be a pity" Xiao Yunfeng frowned, "But now the salt in Liaodong is really not profitable." You can't make money, you can't take risks. Besides, I also won the salt introduction of our Xiao Jiajun. When the judgment is constantly suffering, it is chaotic"

Zheng Qingluan sat cross-legged on the kang, on the kang table was her peeled chestnuts, exuding a sweet and attractive aroma, her hand was on the edge of the table, and she gently knocked on the tabletop, "If we have our own salt farm, do you think it is necessary to abandon the business road?"

Of course, there is enough profit without its own salt farm. Not only can it ensure its daily supply of more than 100,000 yuan, but it can also exchange it for more war horses with the Tartars. With so many benefits, it's worth the risk. He looked at Zheng Qingluan, "Boiling salt by the sea requires too many manpower, and the goal is too big." The salt wells in the inland are all staring at it, and it is even more impossible. ”

Zheng Qingluan raised his eyelids and said in a low voice, "I have a method to make salt." ”

Xiao Yunfeng sat up, "Is it feasible?"

Zheng Qingluan nodded, "Just find an uninhabited island and build a salt pan." She whispered the construction method and principle of Yantian to Xiao Yunfeng. Then he asked, "It shouldn't be difficult to get people to try more." ”

It's not difficult, it's much more convenient than the traditional way of boiling salt. What's more, the Xiao family has an absolute advantage at sea, and the offshore waters are basically controlled by the Xiao family. Although he didn't use the banner of the Xiao family, such an identity could act cheaper.

Xiao Yunfeng pondered for a long time, "Then let's continue to do it, but we will only sell our salt to the north of the border city in exchange for supplies, and we will save other people's jobs." ”

Zheng Qingluan nodded, coming to the north, there are really few people who dare to prick wings for the Xiao family. This is a huge monopoly market that will bring unimaginable profits to the Xiao family. With this alone, there is no problem in raising hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses.

"Girl, why don't you know how to hide your secrets" Xiao Yunfeng was not unmoved in his heart, this trust and dependence made him feel heavy, and he couldn't see others digging out his heart and lungs for him, and he didn't know how to pay it back.

Zheng Qingluan was stunned for a moment, he didn't hide his private interests, and he didn't have the strength to do this. If it was half a year ago, the Xiao family did not have a navy, even if they knew that this was Jinshan, they would not have the ability to move back. She laughed, "What's the use of me keeping it?"

Xiao Yunfeng's heart was warm and hot. I only feel that I can't pay it off for the rest of my life, and he said incoherently, "These are all recorded in your name, and they will all be our children in the future." There is no one who will not fight for a long time. ”

Zheng Qingluan's eyes widened, and he sneered twice, "It's good to save a room of concubines running out to fight for property when the time comes." ”

Xiao Yunfeng couldn't cry or laugh, and couldn't argue, "I'm that kind of person, where do you want to go?"

The two of them gaged and put the matter to rest.

Turning around, Zheng Qingluan asked about Emperor Tai'an's plan or purpose.

"I thought he wanted to pour cold water on Lichu's affairs, cool down, and divert attention. Xiao Yunfeng took a sip of tea, feeling extremely comfortable.

"Isn't it, except that the criteria for choosing a concubine are a little weird, I really don't see the strangeness in it. Zheng Qingluan stuffed candied fruit into his mouth, sweet mouth, diluting the astringency left by the tea.

Xiao Yunfeng smiled a little sarcastically, "I think the emperor wants to make this mess even more messy." ”

Zheng Qingluan glanced at Xiao Yunfeng suspiciously, looking attentive.

"For example, if you marry the daughter of the second prince's family to the third prince, the daughter of the third prince's family to the fourth prince, and the daughter of the fourth prince's family to the second prince, what do you say?"

It must be that each prince represents his own interest group, so that the forces of all parties will be complicated, and differences will inevitably arise within each group. For example, the second prince is the grandson of the Fang family's big house, but he married the daughter of the second house to the third prince. Whether this Fang family will stand behind the second prince or behind the third prince in the future will become a problem. It is also difficult for the princes to be close to the forces behind them.

This trick can be described as not evil

I've never seen such a pit son's father

Although these are Xiao Yunfeng's speculations, according to the emperor's temperament, they should be □□ ten

To be honest, Zheng Qingluan was stunned, although he knew in his heart that there was no father and son under the imperial power, he had never really faced it.

"I'm scared," Xiao Yunfeng patted Zheng Qingluan's hand, "You didn't expect this, it's that you always look at things with a human touch, but the imperial power is so ruthless, and it can't tolerate a little warmth." Whoever is soft-hearted will have to be gnawed to the point that there is no bone residue left. This is the norm."

Zheng Qingluan nodded, she was really frightened by the emperor's methods for a while, and Xiao Yunfeng's words also sounded the alarm for her.

The Royal Palace, the Imperial Study.

"Do you really think the boss is suitable" Emperor Tai'an looked at Xiao Yunfeng who was sitting in front of him, his face was calm, but his heart was vigilant, wanting to see something from his face.

"Whether it's appropriate or not, you know best in your heart" Xiao Yunfeng's tone was calm, as if he was saying the most ordinary words. "You tell me to say it, and I'll tell you the truth. You asked me who is suitable to be the crown prince now, and I am still the same highness. ”

"What do you like about him" Emperor Tai'an's eyes were unwavering, and he couldn't see joy or anger.

"It's just that there's nothing brilliant about it" Xiao Yunfeng smiled, not afraid of Emperor Tai'an's momentum at all, "The crown prince is a target with little strength Since ancient times, like his uncle, who successfully ascended the throne after becoming a prince, is basically fèng." Who said that the crown prince must be the future emperor?"

How bold that is

Although the people serving in the room were all the emperor's absolute confidants, and they had all seen the world with the emperor, they were also frightened to their knees by these words.

Emperor Tai'an's face froze, and he couldn't help but think of the flesh and blood flying in the palace explosion, how tragic it was to say that the successful accession to the throne was just a fluke. Xiao Yunfeng's words were ruthless, but they were indeed the truth

was forced to be ruthless, and he couldn't escape, he needed a target to appease everyone. This target cannot be taken out of his grasp. Once he has set up the target, then everyone's goal is to pull the prince off the horse directly, and will not target him as the emperor again. He can also jump out of the game, sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and then calmly lay out.

I have to say, this is really a good strategy. Compared with his previous concubine selection, this trick is better to use, if the two are used together, the water in this pool will be even more turbid, and he can fish in troubled waters.

He looked at the young man sitting at the bottom of the seat, and his mood was very complicated. Among his sons, there is no one like him, except for this nephew, whose forbearance and ruthlessness are like his uncle.

"I heard you had a meal together. Emperor Tai'an said tentatively.

"Yes, this eldest cousin is really conscientious, and he keeps an eye on me very closely," Xiao Yunfeng said, "So, I'll give him a wealth that others want but can't ask for." The tone was very sincere.

Emperor Tai'an almost laughed angrily. It turned out that it was because he was being targeted by the boss, and he was not angry, so he was going to push the boss to the position of this target, and he was really a bastard who would be revenged.

"That's your own cousin," Emperor Tai'an said with a dark face.

"How fresh is this" Xiao Yunfeng smiled, "Your prince, which cousin is not my cousin, you have to ask me, let me choose someone to pit for you." What can I do, from the top down, who will make him the boss? I've even given you a reason for choosing him, so what's the matter? Don't you just want to borrow my mouth, I'll cooperate"

"Bastard" Emperor Tai'an was a little annoyed and angry, and smashed the teacup towards Xiao Yunfeng.

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