"Long live my emperor!"

The three of them came to the hall and shouted loudly after reporting their names.

This voice reveals loyalty to Jiajing. As for long-lasting wishes, it is naturally just a formal slogan. No one would think that Jiajing could break the limitations of life and live to ten thousand years.

Jiajing, wearing a blue Taoist robe, lay on the soft collapse, looking in a bad spirit. He raised his hand and said lightly to the three of them: "My dear friends, flat!"

The three of them thanked each other. Wu Shan and Yan Ne turned their heads slightly, hoping that Xu Jie could break the silence first, but Xu Jie was waiting silently for Jiajing to speak first.

Jiajing was reading the congratulations that had just been presented to the rebirth of the white turtle, and carefully read the congratulations in his hand, then he said lightly: "I came to you for the sake of salt law!"

As soon as this statement was spoken, the three of them immediately had different emotions.

Xu Jie's mouth raised slightly, and everything was under control. Although Lin Qingran was indeed quite smart, he was too young after all. After everything went smoothly, he would have to do something to destroy the Great Wall.

The Salt Method seems to be a powerful tool to solve the salt administration, but this weapon will also hurt the person who throws the weapon out.

Yan Ne just got Xu Jie's tip and knew the emperor's intention to summon them this time, so he was not much surprised. He secretly admired Xu Jie's accurate speculation about the emperor.

Wu Shan was a very smart man, and his brows frowned slightly at this time. Although the emperor did not explain the specific reason, he knew very well that this matter must have been caused by his son-in-law, who was already a reformer of the salt administration of the Ming Dynasty.

The fact that the emperor could summon the three of them here for negotiation was naturally related to the new ticket law.

Jiajing did not play hooligan this time, but said openly: "Lin Qingran neglected me yesterday and proposed to implement the new salt law in Lianghuai. I want to buy and listen to your opinions!"

After all, the salt tax is the second largest tax related to the Ming Dynasty's finances. Even the stubborn Emperor Jiajing would not make a decision easily, but would listen to opinions from all parties.

In the past, he listened to Yan Song's opinion, so he increased the tax on Huai Yan from 600,000 taels to 1 million taels. Then, he listened to Xu Jie's opinion, so he reduced the tax on Huai Yan from 1 million taels to 600,000 taels.

It can be seen from this that Jiajing was not entirely arbitrary in national affairs, but was able to listen to the opinions of court officials, and often listened to the opinions put forward by the favorite ministers.

Xu Jie saw that things were exactly what he expected, and his mouth curled up to a larger curve, watching the development of the situation.

After Jiajing explained the reason, he gave Huang Jin next to him a wink.

Huang Jin was able to stand in this position mainly because he was able to reach a tacit understanding with Jiajing. He immediately said loudly: "According to the Left Deputy Censor of the Censorate, the new salt law was implemented in the Lianghuai River. He asked the court to compile the salt from each salt trader into a plaque, divided into ten plaques, and every year, one plaque is used to accumulate and quote nine plaques, and every year, the plaque is used to quote new plaques according to the plaque. The plaque is allowed to be used as a "broken book" and will be used to quote new plaques according to the old plaques in the plaque every year. The plaque is allowed to be used as a "broken book" every year, and no one is allowed to join. The right to buy salt and sell salt belongs to the merchants and is hereditary."

"What? Isn't Lin Qingran going to implement the ticket salt method?"

After hearing Huang Jin's words, Yan Ne couldn't help but widen her eyes and looked at Huang Jin in disbelief, and said in a secret surprise.

Wu Shan's expression seemed very solemn, and he pondered seriously at the new salt method. However, he had to admit that his son-in-law and disciple always had so many wonderful ideas that could always bring impact to people.

Xu Jie's face remained gentle as usual, but his eyes looked deeper and his heart was even more turbulent.

He has always believed that Lin Qingran went to Yangzhou to implement the method of ticketing salt. He wanted to implement the Guangdong salt system in Huai salt and then promote it across the country, thus becoming a reformer of the salt administration of the Ming Dynasty.

But I never expected that this kid knew the disadvantages of the Piaoyan Law from beginning to end. Not only did he not choose to be an enemy of the world, but he also wanted to use it to win over a force.

Compared with relying on connections to manage relationships among all parties, the hereditary rights of this salt business are simply fascinating. Not only will those salt merchants not target Lin Weiran, but will firmly support Lin Weiran.

It was not until this time that Xu Jie realized how outrageous he was wrong, but he underestimated Lin Qinran as a person, and even more underestimated Lin Qinran's political acumen.

Jiajing first glanced at the three people who had different reactions, and finally turned his eyes to Yan Ne, who had a surprised face, and asked directly: "Yan Aiqing, you are the Minister of Revenue. Tell me what you think about this salt method!"

Xu Jie and Wu Shan's eyes immediately fell to Yan Ne, while Xu Jie's eyes seemed to be more serious. Now that the Salt Law has been thrown out, the emperor has found three of their important officials, their opinions will become very important.

Although Huang Jin was not interested in political affairs, he was keenly aware of the disputes here and turned his head to look at Yan Ne.

Yan Ne suddenly felt an invisible pressure on his body. Although he could not distinguish the good or bad of this salt method, he knew what attitude he should take towards Lin Qiran, and immediately asked for trouble and said, "I think this method is inappropriate!"

As soon as this statement came out, Huang Jin looked at Jiajing secretly, wanting to see what Jiajing would react.

Jiajing's eyes were still on the congratulations in his hand, and he just turned to Dong Fen's congratulations, looking slightly immersed. After a long time, he reacted slowly: "Why?"

The voice is not high, and the tone shows no emotional color, as if it is a wise and wise monarch who opens up the road to speech.

Xu Jie kept observing Jiajing's reaction secretly, but he could not capture Jiajing's true thoughts. Sometimes, he had to admit a fact that Yan Song was far stronger than him in this regard.

He assisted Yan Song in serving the emperor for nearly ten years, and from a young cabinet minister to a scheming chief minister, he clearly saw that Yan Song could always grasp Jiajing's psychology, thus winning Jiajing's extreme pony faith and favor.

However, he knew one thing very clearly: the emperor would not act arbitrarily in major matters like salt administration, but would solemnly listen to their opinions. The final direction of the matter is very important to the opinions of the three of them.

As soon as he thought of this, he looked at Wu Shan secretly, and looked at the righteous Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and couldn't help but feel a little alert.

Yan Ne had already found the flaw and bowed seriously: "Report to the emperor, this salt method is not advisable! Once this method is adopted, it will intensify the monopoly of salt merchants over salt. If the bidding between each salt merchant is lost, the local salt price will inevitably surge, which will inevitably cause the people to eat too high salt. This is an act of harming the people. Please think twice!"

The monopoly of salt will inevitably lead to price increases, which is a very normal economic logic. Yan Ne was appointed as the Minister of Revenue and was also dedicated to his duties and even more involved in economics.

When Xu Jie heard the reason Yan Ne threw out, his eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately looked up at Jiajing.

Jiajing looked thoughtful on his face, but he did not respond to Yan Ne's request, but instead turned his eyes to Wu Shan and said, "Shangshu Wu, what do you think?"

The relationship between Wu Shan and Lin Qingran and the teacher-student relationship is well known to the court, and Wu Shan has always attached great importance to this son-in-law, so this matter must be openly opposite to Yan Ne.

Huang Jin knew that the dispute was about to begin here, so he looked at Wu Shan with interest, wanting to see how he debated with Yan Ne.

Wu Shan faced Jiajing's gaze, but he firmly said three words: "I will discuss it!"

As soon as this statement was spoken, the people around him were stunned and the atmosphere suddenly became strange.

"What? He agreed with Yan Ne's opinion?"

Huang Jin and others were stunned and thought they had heard it wrong, so they all looked at Wu Shan in shock.

Not to mention the palace ladies around, even Xu Jie and Jiajing were slightly shocked. They didn't understand why Wu Shan made such a choice, and actually supported Yu Yan Ne and opposed his son-in-law.

Wu Shan ignored the surprised gazes around him, but added frankly: "Report to the emperor, merchants are all profit-oriented people! If they monopolize the salt market, the prices will definitely rise, and then the people will eat high-priced salt. Please abandon these evil laws!"

Evil law, this is a very severe accusation, and it may even destroy Lin Yueran.

this……

Huang Jin was really stunned. He couldn't figure it out, not only did Wu Shan not oppose Yan Ne, but instead stood on the same front with Yan Ne against his son-in-law, but turned his head in confusion to look at Jiajing.

Jiajing looked at Wu Shan deeply, put down the congratulations in his hand, and suddenly asked seriously: "Son-in-law Wu, this is the salt method proposed by your son-in-law!"

"I only see whether this salt law is beneficial to the country and the people. I never care about relatives or distant things. Please let the emperor clearly discern this evil law!" Wu Shan's body was filled with righteousness and seemed righteous and honest.

Jiajing frowned slightly, but he remained silent. He did not respond to Wu Shan's request. Instead, he turned his eyes to Xu Jie and asked, "Gei Xu, what do you think?"

Huang Jin turned his head and looked at Xu Jie, sighing in his heart, knowing that the overall situation was settled.

All three votes support the abolition of this salt law. The emperor will definitely pay attention to the opinions of these three important officials, thus rejecting Lin Shiran's request and will not adopt this new salt law.

Facing everyone's eyes, Xu Jie bowed to Jiajing and said, "If there is no prevention strategy, I think this method is indeed inappropriate. However, if you can prevent this disadvantage, it may be a good salt method, but you can also try it first!"

this……

Huang Jin and others were stunned for a moment and looked at Xu Jie in disbelief.

Wu Shan, who thought he would strongly support Lin Qinran, opposed the new salt law; Xu Jie, who thought he would strongly oppose Lin Qinran, was abnormal and actually supported Yu Lin Qinran's new salt law.

Nowadays, there is no situation of opposing the three votes, and the biggest votes are already inclined to support Lin Weiran, resulting in a sudden increase in variables.

Huh?

Huang Jin suddenly noticed that Jiajing's face was obviously relieved a lot, and he couldn't help but look at Xu Jie secretly, and found that this was indeed a prime minister who knew how to judge the situation very well.

But at this time, Yan Ne stood up and said seriously: "Your Majesty, even if you are preventing salt merchants from raising prices, you can make such a huge amount of salt merchants and make the salt merchants become bigger. I still feel that it is inappropriate. This is contrary to the strategy of valuing agriculture and suppressing commerce!"

To emphasize agriculture and suppress commerce is the fundamental strategy of the Ming Dynasty, and it is indeed a very powerful attack.

"I suggest that if this new salt method is adopted, most of the salt benefits will definitely be given to those salt merchants. This is not the way to govern the country and ensure national security!" Wu Shan was already standing on the same stop line as Yan Ne, and immediately expressed his support for Yan Ne.

Jiajing's face suddenly darkened, and he asked with a chilling look: "Are you repaying me like this?"

"I am afraid!" Yan Ne and Wu Shan immediately felt Jiajing's anger, so they hurriedly knelt down and accused him of guilt.

Jiajing narrowed his eyes and stopped hiding his emotions. He said with a warning: "I know you love the people, but I hope you can be loyal to the emperor!"

"I am guilty!" Yan Ne and Wu Shan knew that they had touched the Dragon Scale, and they were prosecuting the crime again. In the court, loving the people and loyalty to the emperor were usually equal, but in this dynasty, they were contrary.

Jiajing's eyes were withdrawn from the two of them, and turned to Huang Jin and ordered: "Remember!"

Huang Jin cleared his throat and recited loudly: "The salt merchants are known as Cao Meng, Hu Dayong, Xu Yun'an, Weng Zirong, Hua Zisu and others submitted a memorial: The court implemented the salt law, and they jointly bear the salt tax of at least two million taels per year!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole hall suddenly lost its voice.

The biggest killer of the salt method that Lin Qingran threw out was that he could guarantee the court's salt tax revenue, from a mere 600,000 taels to 2 million taels of silver.

What Jiajing has always cared about the most was fiscal revenue, so he agreed to the "ban on silver" proposed by the Yan father and son, and then supported the Yan Party to rectify the salt administration, and later promoted the Ming Dynasty to open up the sea.

Nowadays, Lin Qingran has brought a guarantee of getting 2 million taels of silver from Huai salt every year through the new salt method. How can he not let Jiajing be moved and support him?

When Xu Jie heard these words, he sighed heavily.

Although he keenly realized Jiajing's emotional tendency in advance, he turned to support Lin Qingran. He only heard that Lin Qingran had contacted all parties to claim the two million taels of salt tax, he still felt a little disappointed in his heart, and even more so that the Yangtze River pushed the previous waves.

Inadvertently, Lin Qingran won another battle, and even attracted all parties to give up enough conditions to impress the emperor. He had a new understanding of Lin Suanzi's name.

I'm afraid that as early as the beginning of his journey south, Lin Qingran had already planned everything and planned to implement the salt absorption method in Lianghuai.

Jiajing ignored Yan Ne and Wu Shan, but looked at Xu Jie and asked, "Ge Lao Xu, do you think this salt method is feasible?"
Chapter completed!