Cao Bianjiao was nervous.

He realized that he didn't need someone to tell him about the quality of his saber.

Rather, a man who uses a saber.

"The subordinates thought that this knife should be equipped with a batch of troops first, and then decide whether it would be mass-produced based on the use of it."

Cao Bianjiao replied.

Yang Chengying was disappointed in his heart, and it turned out to be a fighting general.

"Good, good." He remained silent, "In the future, you will use this saber to fight for me." ”

After that, he gave the saber to Cao Bianjiao.

Cao Bianjiao took the saber excitedly, but he didn't know that his upper limit had been seen through.

Of course, Yang Chengying did not intend to snub Cao Bianjiao because of this.

Fighting generals are also needed.

It's just that, like Jin Guofeng, he can't carry out military tasks alone.

The princess has arrived in Gaizhou, and Yang Chengying has no need to continue to stay.

He told Song Yingxing a few words, and then told Xiang Zuolin and Huang Yao, and left.

On September 15, Yang Chengying came to Gaizhou.

After meeting up with the princess's car, they went south together.

This time, the target is the city of Zhenyu.

The city no longer has the function of defending against the enemy, and the artillery in the city has basically been dismantled.

Outside the city is the salt works.

Fan Wencheng's elder brother Fan Wenhuan was ordered to guard the place and supervise the salt works at the same time.

Hearing that Yang Chengying was coming, Fan Wenhuan led everyone from the Salt Transport Division out of the city to greet him.

In the sound of music, Yang Chengying was dressed in the imperial robe and rode a horse in front of everyone.

"His subordinate salt transport envoy Fan Wenhuan led the salt transport department to greet Her Royal Highness the princess, Chitose Chitose Chitose Chitose. Greetings to Lord Jinglu, Lord Wanfu Jin'an. ”

Fan Wenhuan said, deeply surprised.

The people were deeply moved.

Yang Chengying was riding on horseback, and at a glance, he could only see his back in various colored clothes.

"Everyone, please be even." Yang Chengying said with a smile.

Then the crowd straightened up.

Yang Chengying dismounted, clenched his fists and said, "Don't come here unharmed. ”

"Thanks to the blessing of Lord Jinglu, my subordinates are in good health."

Fan Wenyu said, making way for him.

The princess's chariot drove straight through the road they had let go.

Yang Chengying did not leave.

He saw that two-thirds of the people in the procession were salt merchants.

I am very concerned about the matter of salt introduction, Yang Chengying thought to himself.

"Jingluo, everyone set up a reception banquet on the Yanmen Tower, please come to Jingluo to appreciate the light."

Fan Wenhuan whispered.

The most hated by the strategy is extravagance and waste.

He was very worried that Jinglu's disagreement would make him lose face.

Fortunately, Yang Chengying had the heart to give these salt merchants a reassuring pill at this time, so he said: "Only this once, not for example." ”

"Yes, please get on the horse. Subordinates lead the way in front. ”

Fan Wenyu said excitedly.

Yang Chengying nodded and turned over on his horse.

Fan Wenhuan walked in front, leading the way for Yang Chengying.

The other salt merchants happily followed, feeling that they were eighty percent sure that this could be done.

Dusit Walking.

You know, they used to go out in a sedan chair or horse-drawn carriage.

Walking like this, I feel very unidentified.

Yanmen Tower is a restaurant built by salt merchants after the town became Yancheng.

There are all kinds of dishes in the restaurant, which are very good.

As long as it is a businessman with a little status, they all come back here to have a bite.

Knowing that Jingluo was coming, the entire Yanmen Tower was emptied.

Not only the little two who ran the hall, but even the old man chopping wood and the old mother picking vegetables were carefully inspected.

Everyone went upstairs, Yang Chengying sat on the main seat as a matter of course, and Fan Wenyu sat with him.

Other salt merchants also took their seats.

Yang Chengying glanced at everyone present, all of whom were nervous to the naked eye.

"I am not a harsh person as rumored, as long as everyone does business reasonably and legally, I will fully support everyone."

Yang Chengying got up and picked up his glass: "Come, I salute you." ”

"Don't dare, don't dare."

Everyone had already gotten up and hurriedly picked up their wine glasses.

Yang Chengying was the first to drink it all.

The others, whether they drank or not, drank all the wine in their glasses.

"Sit down."

"Your Excellency sits down first."

"Okay." Yang Chengying sat down.

They sat down.

Yang Chengying laughed: "Don't be so nervous. Yes, I know you all want to know about the salt lead. ”

At this point, he deliberately stopped.

The salt merchants pricked up their ears.

"In order to ensure that neither your interests nor my interests are compromised, I have determined a set of measures with the Political Council."

Yang Chengying said: "First of all, they are all registered in the tax Cao and receive the passage documents. Then the grain was transported to Daningwei to receive the salt. You will then use the salt to lead you to the town to receive salt, and these salts are not allowed to be sold privately in Liaodong Town. ”

Formerly known as the Tax Agency, in the new round of institutional reform, it became a subordinate agency of the Government Affairs Yuan, which is responsible for taxation on a full-time basis.

The Salt Transportation Division and the City Shipping Division are both under its name and are heavyweight departments.

However, all its tax revenues are transferred to the state treasury.

And the key to the treasury is in the hands of Tocho.

"Food alone doesn't seem to be enough for a round trip."

A salt merchant said boldly.

Someone chimed in: "yes." We have also gone through a lot of hardships, and it is not easy. ”

"I know what you mean."

Yang Chengying said with a smile: "Except for horses and population, you can ask the Mongolian tribe to do any business." ”

When they heard this, their eyes lit up.

Many of them came from the south of the Yangtze River and held a large amount of tea in their hands, which was very rare for the Mongols.

In the past, the Ming court was strictly managed, and they were not allowed to sell tea privately.

"You heard me right, as long as you buy and sell fairly, you are allowed to sell everything."

Yang Chengying said with a smile: "The premise is that horses and people are not allowed to buy and sell. ”

A salt merchant asked curiously, "What if the Mongols refuse to give money?" ”

"Then you ask him, is the knife in the hands of the army stationed in Daning Guard fast?"

Yang Chengying replied.

The salt merchants were happy and gave a thumbs up.

Yang Chengying poured a basin of cold water: "However, if you dare to lack catties and short taels, it will cause complaints from the Mongols." For the sake of the stability of the frontier, I will borrow it. ”

"Yes, yes, I won't dare to make a mistake."

The salt merchants hurriedly said.

"Also, you have to pay taxes on the salt you bring out of me."

Yang Chengying said lightly.

This shocked the salt merchants.

They complained one after another, and it was too much of a loss to do so.

Yang Chengying interrupted them to complain, "Don't pretend to be stupid in front of me, what is the price of salt in Shandong!" And how much does Kyoshi's salt cost? None of them are stupid, don't fool me. ”

"This, this, this ......" the salt merchants exchanged heads and discussed.

A salt merchant stood up suddenly: "Jinglu, you do this business, I ...... We can't keep going. ”

Some followed.

There were also some salt merchants who were scared.

What if you get a little angry and cut down this daredevil?

It's not a pity for the daredevils to die, don't bother them.

Yang Chengying calmly drank a glass of wine and said: "There are two kinds of business, one is to fish with all his might, and the other is to carry people in a sedan chair.

The short-sighted choice of the former, the long-term choice of the latter, I don't know which one to choose? ”

The salt merchants looked at each other.