"Prince Yu, when Xiaguan heard these words today, he had a sudden enlightenment. It seems that Xiaguan is still pedantic in his studies. This fundamental solution is right in front of him, but Xiaguan didn't realize it. This is not Xiaguan's fault.

Is that so? Your Majesty, I dare you to offer a drink to this servant here. Is this... Brother Zhu Xian? I have received a lesson from you today, and I am very grateful. Please drink this cup with me, Brother Zhu Xian."

Just when Wen Chenghui was hesitant, a familiar voice surprised him again. He couldn't believe that this person could actually say this. He followed the sound and saw that it was indeed coming from the seat opposite, and this

The person who was holding a wine glass and was about to drink with Zhu Xian was none other than Ruan Yuan.

"Haha, Zhu Xian, have you seen that here, Ruan Shilang is the most knowledgeable, and he has listened to your advice on how to treat the root cause. It is not easy for you to come this time." Hengfeng saw that Ruan Yuan actually agreed with Zhu Xian.

"My biological parents", he was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly said to Zhu Xian: "Quickly, come to my place and pour some wine. You have to drink this glass of Master Ruan."

"Thank you... Sir Ruan." Seeing Ruan Yuan's warm invitation, Zhu Xian couldn't refuse it, so he poured half a glass of wine and toasted Ruan Yuan. On this day, everyone sat down with white wine, so every time

The standard for toasting is half a cup. Zhu Xian poured a lot more wine, but Ruan Yuan drank the glass of wine more slowly than Zhu Xian.

"Your Majesty, this time I am able to receive the teachings from my dear brother Zhu. It is also a favor from your Majesty. I must offer this glass of wine to you as a toast to Your Majesty." With that, Ruan Yuan slowly poured another glass of wine and said to Hengfeng.

"Haha, Mr. Ruan, you really impress me!" Hengfeng said happily: "I used to think that Mr. Ruan was a Jiangnan scholar and was very weak. But a few years ago, I heard that the minister was riding a horse.

The shooting skills are not as good as those of my Eight Banners athletes? Looking at it today, the waiter also has a good drinker! Haha, I will drink this glass of wine with you!" After saying that, Hengfeng also poured a large glass of wine,

He and Ruan Yuan drank at the same time. This time, their glasses fell almost at the same time.

"Sir Ruan, today...how did you..." Wen Chenghui felt a little puzzled when he saw Ruan Yuan uncharacteristically taking the initiative to toast Hengfeng and Zhuxian.

"President Wen, this is the glass of wine that I, the lower official, should be toasting to you." As Ruan Yuan spoke, he poured a third glass of wine and said to Wen Chenghui: "Previously, when the general manager was the governor of Fujian, he treated this official like this.

Thank you so much for your help. I heard these days that the President is handling cases in Baoding and has captured many big thieves. The President is working so hard, but Ruan Yuan is only writing books in Wenying Hall. I feel so ashamed when I think about it. President Wen, I am very happy today.

Is drinking the most important thing in life? So, can the president give Xiaguan some face? How about drinking this glass of wine with him? "

"Servant Ruan, this... okay, I'll just have a drink with you." As he said that, Wen Chenghui also poured half a glass of wine.

"Haha, we are having such a banquet today. I look at it. It is like a peaceful and prosperous age! Come, let's have another drink!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your love!"

…

"Master? Master, please wake up! Master! You... what happened to you last night? How could you be so drunk?" In the haze, Ruan Yuan heard a familiar voice, and among the soft words

With bursts of crying, it was as if Kong Luhua had come to her side. But as soon as this thought came out, there was a sharp pain in her head, and she had to slowly open her eyes. Sure enough, a handsome-looking woman had her eyes covered.

A beautiful woman covered in gleaming light is sitting in front of him. She is none other than his beloved wife Kong Luhua.

"Master, you're awake!" It seemed that only then did Kong Luhua finally breathe a sigh of relief. But even so, she didn't seem to dare to relax at all. Instead, she continued to ask Ruan Yuan: "Master, what happened to you yesterday?

Ah? You...can you still remember? How...why did you drink so much wine yesterday? Is it...that Prince Yu is unreasonable and keeps pouring wine on you, or...Master, I can't handle your drinking.

Isn’t it clear? With ordinary liquor, you will get drunk after drinking one glass at a time. You should understand it too? How come last night... you are almost fifty years old, how... how can you not cherish your body like this? "

As he spoke, Kong Luhua seemed to be unable to bear it any longer, and lay on Ruan Yuan's sleeves, sobbing softly.

"Madam, it wasn't Prince Yu who did it, it was myself...Madam, you mean I...how much wine did I drink yesterday?" Ruan Yuan's mind went blank at this time. After hearing what Kong Luhua said, the previous one

The memory gradually came back to my mind.

"Humph, if Madam hadn't been careful, you wouldn't even be able to remember how much you drank!" Kong Luhua was not polite and said angrily to Ruan Yuan: "Last night Jiang Er told me that you were so drunk that you fell unconscious.

I...I was so frightened that I followed Jiang Er to the De Feng Restaurant and finally picked you up. Fortunately, I asked the restaurant how much wine was in your pot and how much wine was in each cup.

How old are you, Master? Do you know that the jug of wine you drank yesterday was enough to fill six full cups! But after I cleared your table, I discovered that you drank so much that only the bottom of the jug was left.

!Master, if you drink five or six glasses of strong liquor in a row like this, your stomach won’t be able to bear it. Last night... I’ve been married to you for seventeen years, how have I ever seen you vomit like that?”

"Five or six cups..." Ruan Yuan thought about it for a second, but felt a headache coming over him again. He tried hard to remember, and then he remembered that he had toasted Prince Yu with a personal cup, Prince Yu with a cup, and Wen Chenghui with a cup. There were still some drinks for each of them.

Drinking together, in this case, I must have toasted Ji Lun with a glass of wine later. I really can’t remember how I drank the remaining glass. At this time, the words of blessing that appeared the previous day, golden light

The feeling of jealousy and the appearance of Hengfeng suddenly came to mind, and before he knew it, he pressed his chest, which made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Madam, I... drank yesterday just to be safe in the future. If I didn't drink those few glasses of wine yesterday, I'm afraid a big disaster will happen tomorrow."

"Master, what happened yesterday?"

"Madam, official duties are important right now. When I come back from Taiyuan, I will definitely tell madam about this." Ruan Yuan also thought of the Shanxi prosecution case and thought that official duties should come first. But even so, thinking about the scene last night, he couldn't help but

I was sure that I was completely speechless, so I asked Kong Luhua again: "Also, Madam, when I went home last night, did I say any unpleasant words? Did the adults at the banquet treat me inappropriately?

Something strange?"

"That's not true. I saw Mr. Wen who had a banquet with you yesterday. He said that you are not young yet. Why are you so overestimating your abilities? When you drink white wine, don't you know you can't drink a full glass? There is nothing else.

Already."

"That's good...after I get home, have I done anything rude?"

"No, it's just... Master, you kept talking about roasted mutton last night, but this is... was the mutton at your banquet yesterday delicious?" Ruan Yuan finally felt relieved when Kong Luhua asked him this question.

"Yes, the roasted lamb leg yesterday tasted really good. Madam, when I come back, ask Kong Shun to cook a good meal for me and roast it until it's cooked. This way, I can eat a lot more."

"Well... Master, how come you also like eating mutton?"

…

A few days later, Ruan Yuan temporarily left the capital and went to Shanxi with cabinet bachelor Wen Fu to handle the case of businessman Guo Changxin accusing Heng Ling. It was quickly agreed that Guo Changxin's accusation had insufficient evidence and the accusation was false. Later, Ruan Yuan and Wen Fu would also

Gathered Shanxi officials and re-formulated the salt affairs regulations regarding the Jilantai Salt Pond.

During the Qianlong period, it was unexpectedly discovered that the Jilantai area in western Inner Mongolia could produce a large amount of salt. The salt there was white in color and had better texture. It was known as "crystal salt". Therefore, for a while, private production in northern Shanxi

Salt was prevalent, and a large amount of Jilantai salt entered Shanxi, which led to the bleak business of Shanxi's "Lu Salt" based on the Yuncheng Salt Pond. Later, King Alxa dedicated the Jilantai Salt Pond to the Qing court, and Jiaqing followed the old practice of the Central Plains Saltworks and established a salt factory for it.

Inviting merchants to handle the transportation of salt, but the transportation of Jilantai salt was far away, and it was quickly discovered that the cost was high. Gradually, no merchants were willing to take the lead. The initial tax of 60,000 taels for Jilantai salt was also found to be fundamental.

The insufficient salt tax was not collected, and Luyan was in dire straits for a while. The price of salt on the Shanxi-Mongolia border was high, and the solution to the Jilin salt problem became urgent.

Ruan Yuan referred to the output of salt ponds in Shanxi and after calculating Jiyan's tolls, he also worked out a plan with Wenfu and others. In view of the difficulties in transporting the output of Luyan and the serious impact on Luyan, Jiyan would only be sold in Huangfuchuan, northern Shaanxi.

For sale in the north, Ji Yan will no longer be allowed to enter the land of Lu Yan. At the same time, Ji Yan’s original salt tax of 80,000 taels and 60,000 taels will be transferred to Lu Yan. Since the output of Lu salt is still sufficient, even if the salt tax is increased,

Merchants can also pay the tax. However, Ji salt is no longer taxed according to a fixed tax amount, but only based on the actual annual surplus.

After the "Jilantai Salt Affairs Regulations" were finalized, Ruan Yuan and others submitted the draft to Jiaqing for discussion. But at this time, Ruan Yuan and Wenfu received another order, and another prosecution case was filed in Lin County, Henan.

They went south to investigate together. Ruan Yuan and Wenfu had no choice but to get up immediately and take the car south. Before midnight, the car and horse had already arrived at a town outside Lin County.

Just thinking about the rectification of salt affairs, Wenfu seemed to feel that something was wrong. He pondered for a moment and asked Ruan Yuan: "Bo Yuan, I have seen a lot of salt in Jilantai, but it is indeed good salt. Now

If the emperor really issued a decree, this auspicious salt will not be able to reach central Shanxi and southern Shanxi, which would be a pity."

"Brother Qiutan, how could I not know that the quality of this auspicious salt is very good?" Wenfu named Qiutan, and Ruan Yuan named him after him. At this time, Ruan Yuan also sighed and said to Wenfu: "But we have agreed.

The charter depends on the situation of the officials, businessmen, and people. Businessmen must also coordinate the Ji salt and Lu salt, so as not to make Ji salt too strong, nor to make Lu salt too weak. The quality of Ji salt is indeed good, but if

The cost of transporting it to southern Shanxi is also very high. Neither the court nor the merchants can afford it. In the end, it’s not the people who suffer. Now, although Ji salt is not allowed to go south, Lu Yan has been allowed to expand 80,000 salt channels. Shanxi salt
Chapter completed!