Chapter 491: A generation of loyal ministers Bi Ziyan

On the 17th day of the first lunar month of the second year of Chongzhen.

Wenhua Palace.

There was no morning court today, but Yang Jie still wanted to "go to work". He summoned the cabinet in Wenhua Hall and discussed the matter with a minister.

After yesterday's morning court, the ministers had already understood the emperor's "path" and wrote to the south one after another. Today, Wenhua Palace discussed matters, and when he looked at the emperor's eyes, he was even more afraid.

After a greeting, formal discussions began.

Yang Jie went to Liulizhai yesterday and had already discussed it with Liulizhai. It was also a matter of the nobles. Naturally, the faster the salt method, the better, and the salt method would not be dragged on. Yang Jie has been worried about the situation outside the pass and does not want to involve the two things together. This would easily lead to internal and external oppression. Therefore, we went to Wenhua Palace to discuss matters today.

First, I dealt with some accumulated old things. These things are inconvenient to be put on the morning court and can't be handled by the cabinet.

After dealing with the accumulated old things, Yang Jingwei was preparing to handle the Liulizhai business.

"Is there something to report today?" Yang Jing looked at the ministers present. The people here were all important officials and core bosses of the Ming Dynasty. They inspected these bosses and finally focused their attention on Shi Fenglai.

"Your Majesty, I have something to do, I don't know if I want to report..." Chief Supervisor Shi Fenglai said with a strange expression.

"Oh, if you have anything to do, you might as well talk about it." Yang Jiefang said.

"Report to Your Majesty, this matter is related to the Salt Law. Your Majesty has ordered the Secretary of Bi to handle the matter. I should not have asked about it, but this fact is of great importance, and I have to say it." Shi Fenglai's expression was very strange.

"Say whatever you have. It doesn't matter. You are the chief minister, and nothing you can't say." Yang Jing encouraged. This guy is still a little bit timid and needs to be tempered. He still needs to urge him one after another to do something.

"Yes, Your Majesty, now there is the shopkeeper of Liulizhai, the seventh-rank chief minister, Sun, who has submitted a memorial to be a business that is loyal to the emperor and the country, willing to share the worries of the court, willing to participate in salt production, transportation and sales, willing to receive classes for the court, and willing to calm the salt price for the court..." Shi Fenglai said this with a strange expression.

Wow...

Although everyone was mentally prepared for the emperor to take over the salt industry, after hearing Shi Fenglai's words, they were still in an uproar. The emperor was finally naked and finally reached the point of ending. Looking at the emperor and the prime minister's eyes, they all looked different.

Some people secretly scold shamelessly, some laugh at them in their hearts, some are angry, some are shaken, some are helpless, and some are indifferent. In short, the expressions in Wenhua Palace are rich and colorful.

The imperialists do not care about this matter or care. Since it has reached this point, they will do whatever the emperor wants. They must be on the emperor's side. Even though this matter is a bit naked, so what?

Other ministers could only curse in their hearts. This is indeed a bit naked, but so what? If the battle with the emperor in the court fails, such a day will come, which is just a matter of time.

Seeing that everyone in the hall had different expressions, Yang Jie was worried that someone would come out to find out, but after waiting for a long time, he didn't wait for the person who came out to find out. It seemed that no one would come out to find out.

"Do you have any different opinions?" Although no one objected, it does not mean that Yang Jingjing was not "democratic" and stared at Han Dong.

Seeing that the emperor had already taken action, Han Yu was not going to take care of it. At most, he just sneered at the emperor's nakedness. Seeing the emperor looking at him, he knew that he was the "villain" character, it was time to appear.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say." Han Xu sighed in his heart and said.

"Oh, what do you mean by Master Han?" Yang Jie asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, the new salt law has not yet been formed, it is just a piece of paper. Although Liulizhai is willing to share the worries of the court, isn't it too anxious? I think it's not too late to discuss it when the new salt law comes out." Seeing that the emperor insisted on being a villain himself, Han had to come out to be a villain.

All the ministers looked at Han Yu with a clear understanding, and some people even cursed: This old fox, who sang and reconciled with the emperor, acted quite like a dog-legged person...

"What do you think of Shoujiao Shi?" Yang Jie didn't plan to come out and asked Shi Fenglai.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I think that Liulizhai's statement also has some truth. Bi Shangshu's salt law does not say that merchants cannot manage salt farms. It only emphasizes that salt classes should be sufficient, salt prices should be flat, and marketing is not limited to the world. If Liulizhai really pays tens of millions of taels of salt every year as stated in the memorial book and helps the court calm the salt prices, I think that it would be very great to do these two things. Compared with our dynasty's previous salt classes of only one million taels, it is a world of difference. It is not necessary to let them be responsible for the salt production.

No, let alone, Liulizhai has always been a loyal and patriotic businessman. Not only does it voluntarily pay taxes, but the court is in a critical moment, they can even donate enthusiastically, regardless of remuneration. Such good businesses are better than salt merchants. I think it is not impossible to give them to be responsible for salt making. This can also prevent the disadvantages of the salt government's responsibility for salt making..." Although Shi Fenglai was reluctant, he had to stand up and endorse this matter. Who called him the imperial party and the prime minister? Who called him the prime minister if he didn't do this, who did it?

Many ministers looked even more contemptuous and cut off their connections with the outside world. They pretended not to hear about this, Liulizhai was loyal to the emperor and patriotism... This really makes me vomit, that is, the emperor's good or not.

"Well, it makes sense. I won't say that Liulizhai is loyal to the emperor and patriotism. If I can really pay tens of millions of taels of salt every year and can really calm the price of salt, it is not impossible to leave the salt making matters to them. As a result, it saves the expenses of the Salt Administration and the Salt Administration and the Salt Administration and the exploitation..." Yang Jing concluded immediately, not thinking that there was anything wrong with it.

After talking for a while, Yang Jing asked again: "You guys, I think this is good, do you still have any questions?" Here, his team has an absolute advantage. After talking for a while, Yang Jing didn't have the patience to wait. It would be better to just forget it.

"Report to Your Majesty, what should I do if I don't pay enough salt classes? What should I do if I can't calm the salt prices?" An old minister couldn't stand it anymore and decided to find some trouble for the emperor.

"Prime Minister, what do you think should be done?" Yang Jie was stunned for a moment and turned to Shi Fenglai.

"When you go back to Your Majesty, I think you should ask Shangshu Bi for this matter. He is responsible for formulating the salt law." Shi Fenglai also kicked the ball out beautifully.

"Ministry of Revenue, what do you think?" Yang Gui asked Bi Ziyan again.

Bi Ziyan didn't say a word today. He knew what to do about the salt method from beginning to end. He was very clear about the salt method and had already carefully studied the salt method. He didn't care about this issue at all. What he was worried about at this time was that he was offering the emperor three million advance salt class or five million advance salt class. If he was too much, he was afraid that the emperor would not be able to bear it, and if he was less, he was afraid that he would not have a shocking effect. Although it was just a simple number, it was even more unpleasant.

"Reply to Your Majesty, simply, I have said that if you fail to meet these two requirements, the salt law must be changed until it can be achieved. Since Liulizhai is willing to serve the court, and is willing to take on the important task of paying salt classes and calming salt prices, sharing your worries and taking responsibility for the court, then, if there is less salt classes, Liulizhai should make up for it, and calming the salt classes. This matter can be slightly lenient. After all, I have thousands of miles of land in the Ming Dynasty, and it is not realistic to expect it to calm down in one go..." Bi Ziyan replied without thinking.

Bi Ziyan's calm statement surprised the ministers present. Bi Ziyan is also a cruel person! His tone was completely like a formal business and did not give Liu Lizhai any face! Many people admire Bi Ziyan. No matter what, there are not many people who dare to put condoms on Liu Lizhai now.

"Haha, it makes sense. What does Biqing's family think about the business Liulizhai participating in the salt law, being responsible for the salt preparation and helping to stabilize the salt price? What attitude does Yang Jingwei also asked interested.

"Reply to Your Majesty, as the Minister of Revenue, my most important responsibility is to collect sufficient taxes for the court. If Liulizhai can guarantee that the court receives tens of millions of salt classes every year, it is not impossible to let Liulizhai be responsible for the salt production, but there is also a prerequisite. If you do not pay enough salt classes, I hope Liulizhai can make up for it by yourself. Since Liulizhai is in the name of serving the court, it should be the reality of serving the court.... I actually do not oppose merchants participating in the salt law.

Production, transportation and sales are inseparable from merchants. The salt law itself does not stick to merchant marketing, but hopes that more merchants and merchants will participate in the salt industry to reduce the price of salt and allow the people to eat lower salt. The quality of the new salt law should be based on the two standards of the ministers. One can pay full salt classes, and the other can let the people eat low-priced salt. These two principles are beneficial. There is nothing wrong with these two principles..." Bi Ziyan said in a serious tone with a tone of official business.

After Bi Ziyan said this, some ministers gradually became impressed. Although the emperor was a little naked, to be fair, it was not a bad thing. If the court could receive a full salt class of tens of millions of taels, it would be considered a shocking event. Of course, this shocking event was the funeral of the old salt merchants. When they thought of it, many ministers seemed to have lost their parents.

"Okay! Bi Qing's words are reasonable, and I also feel deeply the same. Who is the Qing's family? " Yang Jing said with a smile. Yang Jing didn't really care about Bi Ziyan's request for Liulizhai to make up for salt classes. Liulizhai is not his own now, but the salt classes are owned by himself. Yang Jing is also very happy to use everyone's money to make up for himself. This is also a pressure of Liulizhai. With pressure, this will increase production, reduce costs, and deal with private salt. No, it is not Liulizhai's efforts, but Liulizhai's backstage work together.

Some of them are still as if they are betrayed, some are still despising, some are still ridiculing, some are still disdainful, and some are still depressed. After hearing the emperor's question, no one comes out to say anything. Isn't all this ready? Still need to ask?

"Report to Your Majesty, I have something to say." A loud voice sounded in Wenhua Hall, which shocked everyone to look at it, but it was Bi Ziyan, the Minister of Revenue.

"Oh, Bi Qing family, what else do you have?" Yang Jinge asked.

"Report to Your Majesty, for the sake of the court and the salt plan, I have to set a difficult problem for Liulizhai. If Liulizhai can do it, I agree that Liulizhai will take over the salt production and participate in the transportation and sales. If not, I object to Liulizhai's taking over the salt industry..." Bi Ziyan said seriously and loudly.

All the ministers looked at Bi Ziyan in surprise. Did this guy eat the courage? Or did he eat the **? Liulizhai, who opposed the emperor, took over the salt making? Does he still want to do it? His imperial party will probably be expelled from the party. Even people within the imperial party were surprised that this originally expected thing would have such a big change.

"Oh, what else is there?" Yang Jie's face changed at first, as if it was beyond his expectations, then quickly changed his expression and asked calmly, as if he was shocked.

Some ministers have already captured the change in the emperor's face and become even more confused. What's going on?

"Reply to Your Majesty, I think that the court now needs salt classes to support the war outside the pass and the salt classes to support relief. If Liulizhai sincerely serves the court and is willing to share the worries of the court, I think that Liulizhai should pay the court five million taels of salt classes in advance. Only in this way can I agree that Liulizhai will take over the salt industry..."

Bi Ziyan's words were like a bomb that made the people in Wenhua Palace dizzy. This guy is cruel enough, five million taels! This guy dares to speak out. If Liulizhai doesn't take it out, don't think of taking over the salt industry. This guy is even more cruel to his own people.

Many ministers were confused. Who is the Imperial Party? The Imperial Party would not cheat itself like this, right? This guy just has the identity of an Imperial Party, but he does something even more "exceptional" than the Donglin Party. The Donglin Party would not cheat the emperor like this.

Many ministers were frightened by Bi Ziyan's five million taels of silver. This year, the Ministry of Revenue received five million taels in advance, which was far more than the taxes received by successive emperors of the Ming Dynasty and the Minister of Revenue.

Some ministers began to wipe their sweat and looked at Bi Ziyan in panic. It was over, it was completely over. The emperor really didn't give the salt merchants some way to survive! If this came true, there was nothing to say.

Yang Jie also looked surprised and surprised. It seemed that he had just heard this, and his face changed a few times instantly. The minister who had been capturing the emperor's face looked surprised and surprised when he looked at the emperor. He was even more unsure that this was the emperor's idea or Bi Ziyan's own idea. If it was Bi Ziyan's idea, it means that Bi Ziyan was a good minister, good minister, and good official who was dedicated to the public, did his business and was not afraid of difficulties. With this sentence, Bi Ziyan was enough to be a celebrity in history. If he dared to speak, he had to prepay for five million salt classes. In this Ming Dynasty, he was definitely the first, and in the history of thousands of years, he was definitely unique.

Today's Wenhua Palace did indeed give Bi Ziyan a "bomb". It was very explosive. Many ministers were stunned and could not react.

"Haha, the Biqing family is really loyal to the country! I think this requirement..." Yang Jing also looked funny, looked at Bi Ziyan with an unexpected look, and said for a while: "...It's very reasonable, let's do it. Since Liulizhai is interested, the Ministry of Revenue will not stop it. The Ministry of Revenue will discuss with Liulizhai. If Liulizhai is willing to pay five million taels of silver in advance, I see, you might as well let Liulizhai take over the salt industry. Haha, this is five million taels.

Ah! I have never received five million in salt classes, right? I am very tight now. It's the beginning of the year. The war outside the pass is about to be warned. What I want is silver. If Liulizhai can pay the money as soon as possible, the Bi Qing family might as well lower the requirements a little..., how about?" Yang Jing was also surprised and helpless, as if he was talking nice things to Bi Ziyan and pleading, lifting Bi Ziyan up high, making Bi Ziyan's image tall.

Everyone was surprised that the emperor said this. Could it be that the emperor himself did not know in advance? If this is true, then Bi Ziyan would be a famous minister and a strong minister.

"I received the order!" Bi Ziyan said with a hint of aloofness.

The envy of all the ministers, Bi Ziyan Ke is now very famous.

Yang Jing also looked at Bi Ziyan with a smile. In fact, this matter was expected. Although it was a bit derogatory and self-destructive, it really made Bi Ziyan look tall, but it made Bi Ziyan's image quite tall. A generation of ministers Bi Ziyan have been released from now on. Hehe, what he wants is this effect. Those who follow him will give him enough benefits. The emperor's credibility is steel, but the golden signboard.

The ministers were dizzy by the "bomb" of Bi Ziyan, but urgent reports came from outside the door.

"Report... 700 miles of Liaodong are urgently promoted..." An eunuch ran and shouted.

The ministers who were still dizzy were shocked again and watched the seven hundred miles of speed up.

"Super it." Yang Jing did not say much, and directly asked the article to come. It seemed that there was really some movement in the matter outside the pass.

The ministers looked at the emperor anxiously, but Yang Jing looked at the report slowly. It was still a bit difficult to read traditional Chinese characters, not as fast as simplified Chinese.

After watching for a while.

"I just said that this year is beginning, and there will be movements on the Donglu. We should prepare more money to fight. As expected, the Donglu has sent troops and has a large number of people. We first crossed the Liaohe River on the 13th of the first lunar month..." Yang Jie raised the report in his hand and said.

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Chapter completed!