Chapter 142 All officials discuss the mutual market

After the morning court, all civil and military officials walked out of the Tai Chi Hall one after another, whispering in groups of three or five. It was really that morning court was too explosive this morning.

"Mr. Zhong, a new restaurant has been opened on the East Street. Let's go and try it together. It is said that the green bamboo wine there is extremely sweet." Zhong Chengsong, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was stopped.

Zhong Chengsong stopped and smiled and said, "Why do you spend money on me? How embarrassed is this?"

Shen Qing, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites: "..."

This old guy didn't say he was treating him, so he just leaned on him. He is really the real Zhong Kouq.

Shen Qing smiled and said, "But if you drink two cups of wine, what's the cost? Please."

I just order two plates of peanuts and white-cut beef in a while. The food is first and the small neighborhood committee is really expensive, but the production is really delicious.

Food is the first priority for small residence.

Shen Qing specially picked a clean corner and sat down, ordered a plate of peanuts, a plate of white cut beef, and a pot of wine. Under Zhong Chengsong's resentful eyes, he ordered the waiter's special recommendation today's braised goose palm.

Meat pain.

When the dishes came up, Shen Qing poured wine for Zhong Chengsong himself.

"Come on, sir, would you please?"

Zhong Chengsong picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The clear and sweet wine slid into his throat, which shocked people.

"Good wine." He pinched two more peanuts and exclaimed: "The peanuts are also sweet and fragrant, as if they have a little garlic."

"Yes, the five-spice peanuts here are specially pickled, and they are top-notch as a dish." Shen Qing picked up a piece of beef and explained with a smile.

It is only half a day since it opens, and the price is very expensive, but it is crowded every day. Moreover, the main dishes are different every day, and they stop selling, which is very fresh.

Zhong Chengsong took a look and found that there were several tables of guests before he arrived in Wushi. It was indeed different.

Shen Qing's voice lowered: "Sir, what do you think of the memorials of today's morning court?"

Zhong Chengsong pretended to be stupid: "I have submitted so many memorials today, which one did you say?"

Shen Qingnian said, "It's just that I suggest you start the tea-horse market again."

This morning, Shanxi Datong Tongzhi wrote a letter to ask for a reopening of the tea-horse trade with the Mongolian people on the grassland, which caused a lot of controversy.

Those who oppose it believe that the reopening of tea and horse market is undoubtedly to easily open up the road to allow Mongolian spies to enter the pass. It was precisely because of the opening of this market that spies allowed the intrusion to enter, which seriously damaged the border defense and caused a major loss in the city. In addition, exchanging tea, salt, grain, oil and iron is undoubtedly the overall strength of the Mongolians, and it is not worth the loss.

The supporters are that our dynasty is resting and recuperating. The good-bred war horses are rare, the economy is expanded, the mutual market is opened, and the grassland horses and gems are exchanged for tea and salt. Friendly diplomatic relations are more beneficial than disadvantages.

In short, there are all kinds of voices in today's morning court, which is quite controversial.

"Where do you think? The Ministry of Revenue is short of money, and the tea-horse market is launched, which can increase the collection of various commercial taxes. I naturally support it."

Shen Qing: "The Ministry of Revenue is short of money? There is no war at the moment..."

"Why is there no shortage? For example, Shandong's two lakes and the Yangtze River, there were no droughts and floods in the past year, and there was no need to allocate funds for disaster relief? Without war, the Ministry of War also had to pay military salaries and update weapons. Oh, and there were also funding and support from various places..." Zhong Chengsong picked up another bite of beef, chewed it with big mouthfuls, and said, "As such a big country, we are reaching out to us everywhere, where can we get the money? So Lao Shen, the Ministry of Revenue is poor, and the Ministry of Revenue is really short of money."

Well, this beef is good, so take another bite.

Shen Qing watched him put the last bite of beef into his mouth: "...at least leave me a bite."
Chapter completed!