Since the Han Dynasty, the court has established laws and regulations for some important materials, such as salt and iron that are related to the lifeline and safety of the country, among them. This practice was even extended by the Song Dynasty. Even wine, water, tea, etc. were included in the court's materials that were prohibited from private purchase and sale by the court. Only through the bidding of the government can it be approved. This is the so-called Guanpu.

In fact, a large part of the income from these materials did not enter the treasury, but was sent to the palace by the relevant yamen and into the emperor's private treasury. This official business specializes in salt and iron, and is the Salt Tea Department. Although it is named under the Ministry of Revenue, it is half-loose and only responsible to the emperor, so its power is naturally not small.

In fact, since the public salt was said, private salt has been popular all over the world, and the government often turned a blind eye to it. But if someone really had to make a deep investigation, the crime of buying and selling private salt, or even using private salt, would be a big deal. It is precisely because of understanding how serious the problem is that Wu Li thought of sending the money to the other party.

But to his surprise, the official was not affected at all. With a wave of his hand, he knocked the wallet down on the counter: All the people you think are disturbed, they all got up and left to avoid, and even left the hotel directly. These people are not fools, they can tell at a glance that the government is targeting Liuxiangju, so they dare not stay in this place of right and wrong.

Seeing that they were so powerful, Wu Li was even more anxious. If something happened, he would really not be able to bear anything. Even if it was difficult to deal with it, he could only go to: This official, I have always been responsible for my business, but I never dared to violate discipline and law. Moreover, this is the property of Tong Taiwei's family, so how could he make such a big mistake?

What? Are you trying to use Taiwei Tong to suppress me? The other party ignored Wu Li's hint at all, and did not even take Tong Guan seriously. He just looked at the cans of salt found. Only the yamen like the Salt Tea Department, which is deeply trusted in the palace, dared to do this.

Wu Li was even more panicked. He was sweating in his body and his forehead was a little wet, but he couldn't say anything more useful. The other party sneered: In fact, this is Taiwei Tong's industry, so there is more problematic. Two years ago, Taiwei Tong was still in the northwest. I heard that the fine salt produced by the Qingbai Salt Pond of Dangxiang people was far better than the salt in the Central Plains. Maybe these were from Xixia.

While talking, several men carried out a few more cans, which contained salt. After opening and checking, the smile on the official's face became even colder: there was obviously a big difference between these salts. This can was very rough, but these were much more delicate. What else do you have to say? Do you dare to say that these salts are not private salt?

At this moment, the evidence was really conclusive. Manager Wu was so scared that his face turned pale and his legs became weak, and he almost fell down. At this moment, he was really regretful and afraid, so he shouldn't have listened to Sun Tu's use of the salt he provided.

It turned out that when the hotel was reopening, Sun Tu not only provided the recipe for fried chicken, but also took out the salt pressed in the warehouse. The salt of this era was not only rough but also had a bitter taste, so it was naturally far from comparable to the refined salt of later generations. This is also one of the keys to the taste of Liuxiang dishes.

However, Sun Tu did not tell the origin of these salts, and Wu Li thought it was just a small matter and did not investigate it in depth. As a result, there was a big problem today. What should I do?

Seeing him sweating in such a cold winter, the official became more and more convinced that he was guilty and sneered: I think you can't defend yourself, that's a guilty person. The person who came here took away all the people here and then sealed the restaurant!

He dared to do so and he had the confidence to start the Tong family's business. In addition to being a close minister of the emperor, he also knew that someone in the court would take the opportunity to take action against Tong Guan. As an eunuch and military general who was completely opposed to the court officials, Tong Guan had many political enemies. As long as they were given a chance, these imperial officials would bite him into pieces of meat.

But at this moment, a clear voice suddenly sounded from the side: Slowly! With this sound, one person had already taken two steps and stopped them.

Who are you? You dare to obstruct the government from handling the matter! Seeing someone blocking the road, the public immediately showed vigilance, and several people even pulled out their swords from their waists.

Sun Tu is also considered a person in charge of this Liuxiangju. This official, you have to take the people in my store so carelessly and seal the store, but it is really unconvincing. Sun Tu said calmly without any fear.

After the incident happened just now, he kept watching coldly and thinking about countermeasures. At this time, he dared to come forward to obstruct, because he had a way to deal with the current game.

I don’t know if it was because of Sun Tu’s calm demeanor, or because he was afraid that he might be the person he wanted from the Tong family, but the official did not forcefully take him down, but sneered: Now that the evidence of your Liufangju using private salt for profit has been found, do you still dare to argue?

The official said this badly, so these salts must be private salt? Does the official recognize the origin of these salts and hold the same private salt? Sun Tu asked further.

What are you, kid? This is official salt. What you do is very different from it. Do you still dare not admit it? The official said, lit a few jars.

Sun Tu smiled: That's not what he said. Who said that Guan Yan must look so rough? Can't our hotel turn it into a more refined look?

What do you mean?

It's very simple. These salts themselves are official salts. It was only because I Liufangjue tried to make the guests eat better, so I tempered them, which led to the so-called private salts in the mouths of the officials. Sun Tu immediately shouted loudly, Dear guests, this is my Liufangjue's intention to you. Unexpectedly, I was misunderstood by the government and used by the traitor as evidence of slandering our use of private salts!

At this time, many guests in the restaurant had gone out, but they had not yet dispersed. After all, everyone was concerned about the consequences of Liuxiang's residence and whether they could still eat the food and food here in the future. As soon as they heard this, many people responded: Mr. Sun, are you saying this true? How did you do it?

The official's face suddenly sank: It's simply nonsense, how could he turn Guan Yan into this way! Don't mess around here and make things difficult for him!

If the official does not believe it, he can set an example now. Sun Tu replied without any retreat.

This has caused the opponent's army to be temporarily entangled. If he was allowed to demonstrate, he could really make salt, and he would have run away today, and his previous plan would have deviated. But if he was not allowed to demonstrate, it would be difficult for everyone to say that, I am afraid that the Tong family would use this as a breakthrough to fight back, and his situation would only be even more dangerous.

After weighing the trade-offs, he can only choose a path that threatens him less: OK, I will give you this opportunity. As long as you can use this coarse salt to make fine salt, it is not a guilty. Otherwise, the government will definitely punish you severely.
Chapter completed!