Yang Xuan took out a small clay pot from his pocket: "This is the refined salt made by ordinary people."
Prince Hui took the pottery pot, opened the cork, poured it into his hands, observed it in the sunlight, and gently twisted it.
His Royal Highness Prince Chun was extremely embarrassed at this moment. Not only could he not show an annoyed expression, but he also had to match it with an uninformed and shocked expression.
"It's really fine, better than official salt."
Just when Prince Hui was about to take a lick and taste it, the old butler who was waiting on the side suddenly rushed up.
"Your Majesty, let me have a taste of this."
"It doesn't matter."
"Good work."
Prince Hui and Yang Xuan spoke at the same time. It was not convenient for Prince Hui to do this, but Yang Xuan was sensible. After all, he was a prince. How could he taste such an unknown thing at will?
"Sir, please forgive me for being rude." The old butler said, taking a handful from the prince's hand and putting it into his mouth.
To be honest, eating dry salt is not a pleasant experience, but the old housekeeper squinted his eyes, but even the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes spread out, as if he had eaten something delicious.
"Your Majesty, this is indeed fine salt."
Although the old butler had already told the result, Prince Hui still picked up a handful, tasted it, put it in his mouth, and immediately spat it out.
"You slave, salt is salt, how can you still taste delicious food?"
Prince Hui then turned to Yang Xuan: "Is this salt indeed made from mineral salt?"
"I don't dare to deceive the prince." Yang Xuan cupped his hands and said, "If the prince doesn't believe it, I can demonstrate it on the spot."
Soon, the servants of the Prince's Mansion prepared the tools Yang Xuan needed, as well as a pile of mineral salt.
Yang Xuan smiled slightly and started operating.
Add water to dissolve and filter. After three times, pour the solution into a pot and cook until the water is boiled dry and a thick layer of salt is left in the pot.
After it cooled down, Yang Xuan took off a piece and handed it to Prince Hui.
"Is this it?"
Prince Hui's face was full of disbelief.
"My lord, you will know after you try it."
Prince Hui took the piece of salt, smelled it, and then licked it carefully.
"This this……"
Prince Hui's expression changed from shock to surprise.
"Benefit all people, benefit all people."
Prince Hui couldn't think of any other words for a while. He muttered for a while before gradually calming down.
"Sir, the method of making salt presented by this method can be said to be of immeasurable merit and immeasurable merit."
"My lord, wait a minute." Yang Xuan said, "This method of making salt is not given for free."
"Yes, yes, such merit will be rewarded. When I report it to the Ming Dynasty, I will reward you according to my merits."
"Your Majesty, this is a business." Yang Xuan reminded again.
"Bold, salt is a specialty of the imperial court, how can it be a business?"
Prince Hui was angry, but Yang Xuan did not panic at all: "Your Majesty, this salt is exclusively owned by the imperial court, and all the proceeds go to the national treasury, right?"
"Exactly."
"But management and production are two different things." Yang Xuan said: "We are responsible for making refined salt, and the court is responsible for selling refined salt. We each get what we need, why not?"
"That's not possible. Salt production must also be controlled by the imperial court."
"Your Majesty, do you still remember the company we talked about?"
"These are two different things."
"No, no." Yang Xuan said: "The national treasury is the national treasury, and internal funds are internal funds. Our company is responsible for making salt, and the court is responsible for selling salt. We should not delay the two. It should be noted that His Majesty the Emperor also has to spend money."
Prince Hui's eyes suddenly widened. He remembered that the honorary director Yang Xuan mentioned at the beginning was His Majesty the Emperor.
This kid has actually plotted against His Majesty the Emperor a long time ago?
But speaking of it, Yang Xuan is right. His Majesty the Emperor also spends money, and the expenses are not small. There are so many maids and eunuchs in the palace, queens, concubines, etc., as well as young princes and princesses. A big family shouldn't spend money.
Under normal circumstances, the treasury will allocate funds to internal funds every year, but after losing so much money and supplies to the Northern Wolf Clan this year, it is estimated that His Majesty's life will not be easy next year.
Prince Hui then rolled his eyes a few times: "Is this feasible?"
Yang Xuan chuckled, knowing that it was done: "Whether it works or not depends on you, Your Majesty. His Majesty the Emperor still needs you to communicate."
Prince Hui's smile gradually relaxed: "I will naturally communicate with Your Majesty, but the method of making salt needs to be kept secret."
"This is natural." Yang Xuan said: "This matter can be left to Brother Lu. We will first choose a place to set up a workshop in Yingtian Prefecture to make salt, and then gradually set up workshops in various states. This can greatly reduce the burden of transportation and reduce the cost of salt production." The prepared salt will be sold by the court, and we only need to earn some hard-earned money."
Prince Hui twirled his beard and nodded continuously. It can be said that this thing has almost no production cost, and the price will not be too high when it is given to the court, but it cannot resist him because of the large quantity. Which household does not use salt in cooking? ?The profit calculated from this is really quite a lot.
The Jiangnan region has fattened many merchants and salt merchants just by relying on this salt transportation. His Majesty the Emperor cannot even get a single share of these profits. Now that he can get a share of the profit, I am afraid His Majesty will not object.
As for how His Majesty the Emperor went to court with the people from the Ministry of Revenue...
Thinking of this, Prince Hui frowned again: "But the ministers in the court will definitely not agree. This is called using public weapons for private use. Even if His Majesty the Emperor does this, he will be criticized."
Yang Xuan said: "Who would object?"
"The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Supervising Censor, if they hear about this, they will definitely report their objections. Then His Majesty the Emperor will not look good on his face."
"Your Majesty, there is a word called win-win cooperation."
“What is win-win cooperation?”
A sly smile appeared on Yang Xuan's face: "The Hu Bu is in charge of this matter. Let's get the Hu Bu to join us and buy shares. If we give him some shares, he won't be able to object."
"hiss……"
Prince Hui gasped, this was a very cruel move: "This is bribing an official."
"My lord, have you ever heard of an emperor bribing his ministers? This is called a reward."
"Then the supervisory censor..."
"Give them dividends, but you can't give them all, and give them to some. If there are some who are stubborn, or who are just trying to make trouble, they will be dismissed directly and investigated. If they don't do serious things day by day, they will consider filing a complaint. This kind of person Living in temples simply hinders development."
Prince Hui continued to twist his beard and nodded.
"Your Majesty, if this is done, our company will have a firm foothold. If we propose mutual trade at that time, the success rate will be greatly increased." Yang Xuan said: "By then, we will have money by trading with the northern wolf tribe. Went to buy cattle, sheep and other things."
Prince Hui's eyes lit up, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Yang Xuan changed. How could this boy, at such a young age, plan so far ahead?
"What you said is true, so I wish us success."
Prince Hui raised the tea cup in his hand, and Yang Xuan also raised his cup to greet him.
His Royal Highness Prince Chun, who had been confused and annoyed by the side, could only raise the tea cup in his hand with a naive smile.
