Since the previous batch of alternate officials finished their work reports, they soon came to their respective posts, and after a period of running-in, at present, the whole of Jiangxi has gradually stepped onto the right track.

In the palace, Hu Zongxian was bidding farewell to Cao Shunhe.

"Since the current situation in Jiangxi has been completely stabilized, it is time for this official to return to Zhejiang."

When Cao Shunhe heard Hu Zongxian's words, his face showed a little surprise, and then he said.

"I've been busy with official business these days, and I haven't had time to thank you yet."

"If you hadn't personally led the army here, the people of Jiangxi wouldn't have known how many sins they would have suffered!"

"Why don't you set off tomorrow, tonight the official will set up a banquet to entertain you, and it will be regarded as a thank you."

When Hu Zongxian heard Cao Shunhe's words, his attitude couldn't help but soften, and he nodded.

"In that case, let's leave early tomorrow morning."

"Also, it's not the official who you need to thank, but Your Majesty!"

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Cao Shunhe and added.

"Yes, yes, look at my mouth, as long as I am excited, it is easy to say the wrong thing."

Cao Shunhe saw that Hu Zongxian agreed to his request, and the whole person was quite excited and spoke.

……

The Forbidden City, the Palace of Nourishing the Heart.

The gentle breeze blows by, making people feel more comfortable, and there is a team of forbidden soldiers patrolling outside the Heart Cultivation Hall from time to time.

At this moment, Lu Fang was followed by two little eunuchs, and the purpose of his trip was to inform His Majesty of the news he had just received.

Along the way, there were many eunuchs and palace maids who were busy, some of them were holding brooms, sweeping the dust on the ground, and some were responsible for pruning tree branches.

But no matter how busy they were, when they saw Lu Fang coming, they unconsciously put down the work in their hands for a while and saluted respectfully.

"Father-in-law Lu."

Lu Fang smiled at these people who saluted him one by one, and stopped from time to time to praise a few words.

And the person who was fortunate enough to be praised by Lu Fang, the eunuch who was in charge of the seal of the celebrant eunuch, had a flattered expression on his face without exception, and gradually began to fantasize.

Fantasy content, including but not limited to, gaining appreciation, getting promoted, getting rich, slapping the face, getting promoted quickly, replacing him, etc.

What these people don't know is that a few casual words of praise are already about to be able to be retained for Lu Fang.

When Lu Fang came to the door of the Heart Cultivation Hall with the two little eunuchs, he took a deep breath, and then walked into it without a sound.

As soon as Lu Fang entered the Heart Nourishing Palace, he knelt on the ground and said respectfully.

"Your Majesty, Jinyiwei has already sent the 50 million taels of silver confiscated by Hu Zongxian from the salt merchants to the capital through the Grand Canal."

"In addition, according to the statement of Liu Mi, the pacification envoy, Hu Zongxian also handed in an additional map."

"It is said to have been copied from the house of the salt merchants."

Lu Fang's words quickly attracted Jiajing's attention, and Jiajing put down the book in his hand, raised his eyebrows, and asked.

"Oh, what map? Show it to me. ”

"Slaves obey!"

After Lu Fang responded, he immediately came to Jiajing's side and unfolded the map on the bookcase.

"Your Majesty, you see, this map is marked with many mineral resources, as well as the location of salt wells."

"It's marked with copper, iron, and silver!"

"And none of the above has been mastered by the imperial court."

After Lu Fang finished his introduction, he stepped aside and waited for the emperor's order.

"Hmph, these moths not only sell illicit salt, but also dare to attack mineral resources!"

"It's too cheap to kill them so easily."

When Jiajing said this, his face couldn't hide the regret.

"Alas, that's it, I'll be merciful and send their whole clan on their way!"

After Jiajing finished browsing the map and the locations marked, he closed the map and then commanded.

"Besides, Lu Fang, take this map down! Inform the local government that all the mineral resources marked above are under the ownership of the imperial court. ”

"If anyone dares to secretly do something behind this, just kill it."

"Yes, Your Majesty, the slave obeys!"

After Lu Fang responded, he prepared to leave the Heart Cultivation Palace.

"Wait, I have one more thing for you to do."

"Your Majesty just as you command!"

Seeing this, Lu Fang hurriedly stopped, then turned around and said respectfully.

"Later, you go to the cabinet and call Yan Song and Xu Jie."

"I have something to discuss with them!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he picked up the teacup on the side and took a sip.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the slave will do it!"

After Lu Fang responded, he walked out of the Heart Cultivation Palace.

……

In the cabinet, several people are reviewing today's recital.

"In other words, the previous imperial court ordered the abolition of the salt introduction system, which caused those salt merchants to be quite dissatisfied!"

Xu Jie put aside the finished recital in his hand, turned his gaze to Yan Song, and then spoke.

"Hmph, Your Majesty used the sea voucher to replace the original salt lead, which is considered to be cheaper for them!"

"It's just that these salt merchants don't appreciate it, and they dare to have any opinions on this."

Yan Song glanced at Xu Jie and responded.

"Yes, this group of salt merchants is too ignorant."

"Do you know how much a sea certificate is worth now?"

"At least 600,000 taels, and it's the kind that has no price."

Seeing this, Gao Gong on the side also interjected.

Unsurprisingly, Gao Gong suffered from Xu Jie's death gaze, but everyone present didn't notice.

"Right now, a certificate for going to sea is worth 600,000 taels of silver! After completing the fifty tasks assigned by the imperial court, he was able to get a complete certificate of going to sea. ”

"In other words, every time you complete a task, you can get a reward of 12,000 taels!"

"With such a generous treatment, this group of salt merchants still dares to have an opinion on this?"

"If you want me to say, Your Majesty is still too merciful, and it should be raised to a hundred times."

Yan Shifan, who was on the side, saw that the discussion was intense, and immediately joined in.

Just as Xu Jie wanted to refute, he only heard a sound of eager footsteps outside.

A servant hurriedly entered the cabinet and reported to several people.

"Report to your lordship, Gonggong Lu is waiting outside!"

"What, let him in!"

Seeing this, Yan Song on the side hurriedly ordered.

Immediately after everyone present looked at each other, they had a rough guess in their hearts.

"It must be His Majesty's side that sent Lu Fang to inform him of the specific matters."

After receiving the order, the previous official quickly left the room, and immediately welcomed Lu Fang into the cabinet with great respect.

"I've seen Gonggong Lu later."

Immediately afterwards, under the leadership of Yan Song, several people saluted respectfully to Lu Fang.

"You don't have to be polite, our family has come here this time to convey His Majesty's orders."

Lu Fang waved his hand, signaling that everyone didn't need to be so restrained.

"Dare to ask Gonggong Lu, is there anything Your Majesty needs to tell us to do?"

At this moment, Xu Jie stood up and asked Lu Fang.

"Our family doesn't know very well, Your Majesty only said that let Elder Yan Ge and Elder Xu Ge go to the Heart Cultivation Palace, and there is something to discuss with you."

"Please, two!"

After Lu Fang finished speaking, he immediately turned his gaze to Yan Song and Xu Jie, and made a gesture of please.

(End of chapter)