Even Ji Qizhen, who was used to big scenes, couldn't help but take a breath.

This was too big a deal. He was not so conceited that he could obtain such a terrible wealth just by virtue of his status as a prince.

Before he went to Bao'an County, he could still sneer when others talked about how bad Bao'an County was.

But now that he has stayed in Bao'an County for such a long time, he already knows that Bao'an County is extraordinary.

The first of these industries can create wealth that can rival the country, and each of them can drive countless interest groups crazy.

In fact, he had a vague feeling that the future national destiny of Great Xia might slowly move to Bao'an County.

"Master Hou is indeed sincere, but I cannot believe that you would hand over such a huge wealth just because of my status as a prince."

"Xia Guan does have a small request. Please ask the prince to withdraw from the Dongguan Saltworks."

Ji Qizhen's eyes gleamed coldly. Although the things Hou Yao gave were much higher than the value of the salt field, the salt field was completely in his own hands.

But the elements given by Hou Yao are all in his own hands.

If the relationship is good, he may be willing to share some with himself, but if there is a bad relationship, it will be gone.

He still understands the stakes involved.

"Give me a reasonable reason, otherwise I will wonder if you are here to provoke me today."

"I want to develop these industries that require a large number of manpower. The salt works have taken away a large number of young and strong laborers in the county.

If we don’t eliminate the salt fields, I won’t be able to get enough labor, and these industries will never be able to shrink to what they are now.”

Ji Qizhen lowered his head and thought for a long time, and finally said:

"I would like to go and see these properties in person, is it okay?"

Hou Yao bowed respectfully:

"The lower official will allocate 10% of the shares to the prince. The prince is the shareholder of the company and has the qualifications to supervise and audit the accounts. He can go to any property for inspection at any time."

Ji Qizhen was finally moved at this moment:

"Are you saying that I can send people to supervise the industry, so you don't have to worry about me sending people to learn the manufacturing secrets of the industry and then start my own industry?"

"If you can just send someone to learn it, how can it be called a secret art?"

"You are really confident. Okay, then I will let you go and take a look at the property first. If it is indeed as you said, the salt farm will be closed."

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

…

Gao Xiaosong disappeared after spending the night in Sihaiban on the second day after arriving in Bao'an County.

No one expected that he would appear in the Hainan Saltworks, furious at an old man with a white face and no beard.

"Chun'an, our family has gone to great lengths to lift you to this position. Now that you have done this, how do you want our family to explain to Grandpa Tian?

This year's harvest has been reduced by 30%, 30%, nearly 300,000 taels of silver. Where do you want our family to find money to help you make up for it?

Grandpa’s internal treasury has suddenly decreased so much, can’t he survive this day?”

The Ji family is definitely one of the most low-key squires in Bao'an County. Their background is mysterious and no one knows their background.

But everyone knows that the Ji family is definitely the master with great eyes and hands.

Since the mysterious rise of the Ji family fifteen years ago, in the past few years, anyone who has offended the Ji family has, without exception, ended up having their homes confiscated and destroyed.

Ji Chun'an, the head of the Ji family, is a rare strong man in Bao'an County.

Anyone who has seen him take action has at least one person standing tall on his grave.

But no one knew that Ji Chunan, whom everyone feared, would be so trembling and shivering when facing an old eunuch who didn't look very energetic.

Gao Xiaosong seemed to feel a little dizzy after having a small outburst of temper. He held his forehead with one hand for a while before speaking slowly:

"What's going on with this year's harvest? Let us report to our family first."

Ji Chunan knelt at Gao Xiaosong's feet, his old orange-skinned face said sadly:

"Grandpa Song, this is really none of my grandson's business. Those damn things from the Tianwu Gang lowered the price by 20%, and there's nothing my grandson can do about it.

That bitch Xu Maocai didn't know what went crazy recently. He was causing wind and rain outside, making the salt field unpeaceful.

This seriously affected the normal production of the salt workers. Several casinos owned by Sun Tzu were destroyed by them, and the harvest was seriously affected.

My grandson didn't even have time to deal with them yet.

There is also the newly arrived Houzhi County, which is very ruthless. The new industries are recruiting people, and the wages are very high.

Nowadays, many salt workers in the field have different opinions. The grandson has a hard time talking about it, so we can only increase the salary expenditure to stabilize people's hearts.

Grandpa, this year has been a troubled year. My grandson has really tried his best to ensure these harvests. Two of the six major salt mouths have been closed.

My grandson has worked hard and it’s good to be able to keep these harvests. You must believe in your grandson.”

Ji Chunan looks about the same age as Gao Xiaosong, but he shamelessly calls him grandpa, which is shocking to everyone.

Gao Xiaosong sighed softly and reached out to caress the back of Ji Chunan's head:

"That's all, our family has made an appointment with He Kuangtu to meet, so let's take care of Tianwu's affairs together.

Houzhi County, please don’t touch him yet. Grandpa Tian wants to make him a target, so let him go for now..."

At this point, Gao Xiaosong suddenly changed from caressing to grabbing, and said with a sinister expression:

"If you can't deal with Xu Maocai anymore, then our family's love for you will be in vain."

Ji Chunan said with a look of horror:

"Grandpa, don't worry, grandpa, don't worry, my grandson will order all the troops to kill them all..."

…

Outside Nantou City.

A majestic man with a body like an iron tower was pushing a wooden cart, and sitting on the cart was a middle-aged scribe with a haggard face.

The two people walking on the crowded street immediately attracted the attention of passers-by.

"Pig-killer, why do you think you are so tall? You become the center of attention as soon as you appear. You can't keep a low profile even if you want to."

"Why don't you say they are all looking at you? I told you to take a carriage, and you insist on me pushing you to the street to take a look.

Maybe people are just looking at you, an old guy. You’re doing this shit.”

"I just want to see how he is doing. As long as he is not a bad official, it is fine. Otherwise, I will clean up the house myself."

"Clean up this shit, why don't you ask me to do it? Xiao Liang said that there are two masters around that little bastard, they are very powerful.

I'll have a fight with him when I get a chance to see if he's that high."

"Pig-killer, don't cause trouble. If you want to beat you, go to Gao Xiaosong. Didn't you lose half of his moves before?

I haven’t seen him for a few years, and I don’t know if he has made a breakthrough.”

"It's not fun to fight with that old bastard, he just flies around and makes me dizzy.

It's better to have a good fight with Lu Feiyang. If he dares to come out this time, I will definitely fight him."

"Gao Xiaosong must have come here because of this matter, and the man in the palace can't sit still. Now I just can't guess where Lu Feiyang will attack.

With the current strength of the sea-breaking fleet, it should not be able to shake the foundation of the Daxia Empire. The East China Sea is heavily guarded and Lin Lihui is in charge, does he really have a chance?"

"Who cares where he fights? Anyway, if he dares to come out, we dare to fight him. After this battle, that old guy Tianqi dares to make a mistake.

Let’s just fuck him, and we’ll beat him to death.”

"The pig-killer, Tianqi, can't die yet, otherwise it will be the people of this country who suffer. I don't want to see the tragedy of Niuzhu Village happen again in my lifetime.

In fact, Si Niang is pretty good, why don't you... think about it. She's been slept with twice anyway, so what does it matter if she sleeps with her a few more times?"

"No, women are troublesome, and they affect my speed in drawing out the sword. Multiple women will tie me up, and I can't do whatever I want even if I want to fight.

Just like you are now, you have been depressed for half your life. I have been thinking about what good things that woman has to offer.

How nice it is to be carefree like me? Aren’t we just pursuing freedom in the sea? "

"Pig-killer, others don't know about it. Don't I know about you? Forget it, let's not mention it.

Alas, have you noticed that we haven’t seen even a beggar on the street along the way?"

He Jinghui looked around, but he didn't see any beggars, so he immediately waved his hand around.

Immediately, the young men who seemed to be pedestrians all around turned their heads and gathered around.

It turned out that with him as the center, half of the street within a radius of 100 meters had been cleared by the Tianwu Gang.

"Where have you driven the beggars from this street?"

Everyone looked at each other, and Pi Wang Kun said:

"Boss, we didn't catch up. I'm still wondering. The changes here are so different from when I came up here.

When I came here last time, there was no market at all outside the city, and beggars could be seen everywhere. Now I almost don’t recognize this place.”

He Jinghui waved his hand again and said:
To be continued...