The news that His Royal Highness the King of Han made new salt soon spread throughout the capital, and the people talked about it. Of course, there is the emperor's handiwork in this. The emperor deliberately let the people know about the new salt, in order to reassure the people.

In several of the most famous teahouses in the capital, Mr. Storyteller is already talking about the new salt. They had never seen or eaten new salt, but they spoke of it as if they had seen how it was made, as if they had eaten it.

When the people heard that the new salt made by His Royal Highness King Han was as crystal clear as snowflakes, the taste was very pure, without a trace of bitterness, and they were very curious about the new salt.

"His Royal Highness the King of Han has made new salt, will the capital sell it?"

"Is the new salt made by His Royal Highness King Han expensive?"

"His Royal Highness the King of Han is really powerful, he not only didn't die when he went to Lingnan, but also made new salt."

"I heard that His Royal Highness King Han can make hundreds of catties of new salt in a day or two, is this true or fake?"

"You can make hundreds of catties of new salt in a day or two, His Royal Highness the King of Han is actually not a human, but a god."

"I knew that His Royal Highness King Han would definitely be able to make good things when he went to Lingnan, but I didn't expect His Royal Highness King Han to directly make new salt."

"I've heard that new salt is as cheap and easy to use as new paper."

"I just want to know when there will be new salt in the capital?"

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The people of the capital want to eat new salt. If it weren't for the fact that Lingnan was thousands of miles away, they would definitely go to buy new salt from His Royal Highness the King of Han.

The salt dealers in the capital smelled a business opportunity, and they wanted to go to Lingnan to find His Royal Highness the King of Han to buy new salt.

Within two days, salt dealers elsewhere also learned that His Royal Highness the King of Han had made new salt. That's not a good thing for them. They only wanted to know how much the new salt made by His Royal Highness King Han would sell for and whether it would affect the salt in their hands.

The salt dealers on Qilu's side also received the news, but they didn't take it to heart. They didn't think that the new salt made by His Royal Highness the King of Han would be better than the new salt they made.

In the study of the King of Chu's mansion, the King of Chu was frowning and reading the official documents. At this time, there was a knock on the door, and then the voice of Princess Chu sounded.

"Lord Wang, it's me, can I come in?"

King Chu said without raising his head: "Come in." ”

Princess Chu walked in with a food box. She walked to the side of the King of Chu, and saw that the King of Chu was frowning, his face was not good-looking, and asked with concern: "Lord Wang, what happened?" ”

King Chu raised his eyes and glanced at Princess Chu, and then sighed in a heavy tone: "Alas, I'm worried about the safety of my tenth brother. ”

"Is it because of the new salt?" Princess Chu took out a bowl of soup from the food box and handed it to King Chu's hand, "Lord Wang, this is a soup made with new salt sent by the tenth brother, you want to try it." ”

"It's hard work for the princess." The King of Chu took the soup from the hand of the princess of Chu, did not rush to drink it, and continued what he said just now, "The tenth brother makes new salt, which is not a good thing for salt dealers everywhere. ”

"But it's a good thing for the people." Princess Chu raised her hand and gently patted King Chu's back, and said softly, "Didn't the tenth brother tell you, he made the new salt so that the people could afford to eat it and eat good salt." ”

The King of Chu hooked the corners of his mouth and chuckled: "The tenth brother has always had a heart for the people. The things he made from childhood to adulthood were all for the benefit of the people. ”

"Lord Wang, I know you are worried about the safety of the tenth brother, but the tenth brother is far away in Lingnan, and it is not so easy for the tenth brother to go to Lingnan for those salt sellers."

"You don't know the salt dealers, they are insatiable, fierce and cruel." Chu Wangyin said with a serious face, "The tenth brother made new salt, which affected the interests of the salt dealers, and they will not let the tenth brother go." ”

Princess Chu suggested: "Lord Wang, if you really don't worry about His Royal Highness the King of Han, send some people to protect him." ”

"The tenth brother said no, he said that there were people around him to protect him." The king of Chu sent someone to escort Zhao Yao to Lingnan before, and asked people to stay to protect Zhao Yao, but as soon as Zhao Yao arrived in Lingnan, he asked the king of Chu's people to hurry back to the capital.

"Lord Wang, I think that since the tenth brother has made new salt, he will definitely know that the salt dealers in other places will be unfavorable to him, and he should be completely prepared." Princess Chu comforted King Chu and said, "Lord, His Royal Highness the King of Han is not a child anymore, I think you can trust him more." ”

King Chu didn't speak, but he was still worried about Zhao Yao in his heart.

Even though Zhao Yao has now grown up and become a prince, in the heart of the King of Chu, Zhao Yao is still the younger brother who follows him and needs his elder brother's protection.

"By the way, Lord Wang, His Royal Highness the King of Han has sent so much new salt, I wonder if I want to send some to people?"

The king of Chu understood what Princess Chu meant, nodded and said, "You look at it." ”

Princess Chu comforted the king of Chu again, and then left the study.

After the princess of Chu left, the king of Chu called Wei Mian in.

"You go to the Wei Palace, and say that I have something to look for him."

"Your Highness, is something happening to His Royal Highness the King of Han?" Every time the prince went to find His Royal Highness the King of Wei, it was for His Royal Highness the King of Han.

King Chu bowed slightly: "Well, I have to discuss with him about protecting the tenth brother." ”

"Slave and maid, go now." It was a matter of the safety of His Royal Highness the King of Han, Wei Mian did not dare to delay a little, and hurriedly went to the Wei Palace.

King Wei was also worried about Zhao Yao's safety because of the new salt. Seeing that the King of Chu was looking for him, he knew that it was for Zhao Yao.

Zhao Yao, who was far away in the swamp mansion, didn't know that his two good brothers were heartbroken for his safety. At this time, he was helping Yan Huarong to ship new salt.

Before coming to Lingnan, Zhao Yao had met Yan Huarong and talked to him.

Yan Huarong is very handsome and is known as the most beautiful man in the army. He doesn't look like a general who leads troops to fight, but more like a white-faced scholar who is raised by a rich woman.

Zhao Yao originally planned to entertain Yan Huarong who came from afar, but Yan Huarong was in a hurry to send the new salt to Qilu and had no time to stay in the swamp mansion.

Yan Huarong and Zhao Yao stood on the beach, watching their men load new salt and then carry it to the ship one by one.

There was no moonlight tonight, but the torches lit up the seashore like day.

The seaside salt works were lined with guards all around. They each carry knives at their waists, and keep a watchful eye on their surroundings to prevent the petty ones from taking advantage of the opportunity to make trouble or snatch new salt.

More than 1,000 catties of new salt were all packed overnight.

Yan Huarong planned to go to Qilu overnight. The earlier you get to Qilu, the sooner the price of salt can be lowered.

Zhao Yao knew that Yan Huarong was in a hurry to go to Qilu, so he didn't keep him.

When Yan Huarong was just about to get on the boat, he suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly said to Zhao Yao: "His Royal Highness the King of Han, after the minister sent the new salt to Qilu, he will come back to you." ”

Zhao Yao asked suspiciously, "Looking for me?" General Yan needs help with anything? ”

"During the day today, the minister received a secret letter from the emperor, and the emperor asked the minister to send new salt to Qilu, and then returned to the swamp mansion to protect you."

"Protect me?" Zhao Yao asked with a blank face, "I'm good, what are you doing to protect me?" ”

"Your Highness, after the new salt is shipped to Qilu, do you still think you are safe?"

Hearing Yan Huarong say this, Zhao Yao instantly understood: "Isn't it too big for my father to ask General Yan to protect me?" ”

Yan Huarong didn't expect Zhao Yao to say this, he was slightly stunned, and then said with a straight face: "Your Highness, your safety is the top priority, and it is the honor of the emperor to send his ministers to protect you." ”

He added: "Your Highness, the minister has been in the Zhennan camp for a few years, and no one knows the situation in Lingnan better than the minister. ”

Zhao Yao nodded and said, "This is natural. ”

"Also, the minister has some bad names on the southern side of Xinjiang, and the minister staying by your side can more or less deter those with ill intentions." This is an important reason why the emperor left Yan Huarong by Zhao Yao's side to protect him.

"But it's about to be the New Year, General Yan, you come to me, is it okay?" Zhao Yao felt that he could handle those who were not good for him.

"It doesn't matter, we are soldiers who march all year round, and we don't go home for the New Year all year round, and our family is used to it." Yan Huarong said with a smile, "Besides, it is a blessing for the minister to be able to celebrate the New Year with Your Highness." ”

"It is also my blessing to be protected by you, General Yan." Zhao Yao smiled and said, "Then I'll wait for General Yan to come back." ”

"I won't keep Your Highness waiting."

"General Yan, after you went to Qilu, you came back to protect me, what should you do over there in Qilu?" Zhao Yao thought that the new salt would be transported to Qilu for sale, and the salt dealers on Qilu's side would definitely not be able to sit still. With their brutal nature, they will definitely do bad things, and maybe even riot.

Yan Huarong said: "Old Song went to Qilu early, and he led the troops to guard Qilu, and the salt dealers in Qilu had to weigh and weigh no matter how bold and reckless they were. ”

"It's good to have General Song guarding Qilu."

Seeing that it was not too early, Yan Huarong didn't dare to delay his efforts any longer, so he resigned to Zhao Yao.

Zhao Yao stood on the beach, watching Yan Huarong and them leave. When Yan Huarong and their boat disappeared from sight, Zhao Yao turned around and returned to the palace.

He Lianfang didn't sleep, she had been waiting for Zhao Yao. When they learned that he had returned, they called for him to come over.

"Second uncle, it's so late, why haven't you slept yet?"

"All loaded?" He Lianfang asked with concern, "There is no chaos, right?" ”

"No, everything is going well." Zhao Yao picked up the teacup and took a few sips of tea, "However, there are many people staring at it secretly, and they have all been arrested." ”

He Lianfang reminded Zhao Yao: "As soon as Yan Huarong's ship arrives in Qilu, you will have to be ready here." ”

"I've been ready for a long time, just waiting for them to come to the door themselves."

"I'm not talking about this matter, but about your royal brothers." He Lianfang said with a deep expression, "King Dai and King Jing will definitely send someone to find you." As for your two good brothers, King Chu and King Wei, they should also send people to find you. ”

Zhao Yao was slightly stunned, and immediately understood what He Lianfang meant.

"Second uncle, do you mean that my imperial brothers will come to me to cooperate in the business of new salt?"