Datang: The prince of salted fish was overheard by Li Er

On this day, Cheng Yaojin was carried back to his residence.

Since Qin Qiong and others were there, the Cheng family didn't think much about it.

The next day Cheng Yaojin woke up and was about to yell at him, but when he saw the big bag of refined salt lying beside him, he immediately lost his temper.

Suddenly Cheng Yaojin seemed to remember something, and hurriedly called out: "Come here, change my clothes, I want to go to court!"

When Cheng Yaojin came to the court panting, he happened to be in time for today's grand court meeting.

Walking behind Qin Qiong and Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin asked quietly: "Second brother, third brother, why didn't you see Boss Wei?"

One of the big reasons why he rushed to attend the court meeting today was to congratulate Wei Zheng on his promotion in person.

But after Cheng Yaojin came in and looked around, he didn't see his elder brother Wei Zheng.

Qin Qiong shook her head, but Li Ji said, "Don't worry, it's not that both Changsun Wuji and Fang Du haven't come yet."

"It's very possible that they are all in Shang Shuxing's class."

Just like what Li Ji said, Wei Zheng was invited to Shangshu Province as soon as he entered the imperial city today.

Although the appointment of Shang Shu Zuo Cheng has not been officially issued, both Fang and Du were there yesterday, and the imperial decree has been prepared, so it doesn't matter if it is announced or not.

When he came to the class room, after Changsun Wuji expressed his congratulations, he said, "Master Wei, from now on we will get along day and night. In the future, the affairs of Shangshusheng will depend on you."

"At today's court meeting, His Majesty will select the Salt Supervisor. What do you think of this matter?"

Wei Zheng was a little curious about the eldest grandson Wuji's question, and asked, "The king of Chu's refined salt can be said to be as old as the past, so is there any problem with this matter?"

Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and said, "There was no problem with this matter, but you also know about the soaring price of paper recently."

"The price of paper and books is only a matter for scholars, but if the aristocratic family feels that the Salt Supervision has threatened them, what if the price of salt is also raised?"

"Salt and iron are the foundation of the country, we have to guard against it!"

Wei Zheng was also surprised by this earnestness. He was shocked by Li You's salt yesterday. He just felt that setting up a salt prison was a major event that benefited the country and the people, but he didn't expect the family's reaction at all.

"Those three adults, what should we do now?"

Still responding to Wei Zheng was silence for a while.

In the end, it was Changsun Wuji who said, "To untie the bell, the person who tied it has to be tied. I think the King of Chu has to start with this matter."

"As long as the king of Chu can control the refined salt produced by the Salt Supervisor and not sell it publicly, then not only will we not have to worry about the family's resistance, but on the contrary, we can make a lot of money from the family."

After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Fang and Du immediately understood.

The quality of Li You's salt is extremely high, even surpassing any kind of salt on the market.

As long as it is handled properly, this kind of salt will definitely be regarded as a luxury and appear on the tables of royal nobles and powerful families.

In this way, the Salt Supervisor will naturally become a favorite in the eyes of the aristocratic family.

"Wuji is really brilliant!"

Fang Xuanling immediately praised.

With Fang Xuanling's approval, Changsun Wuji was also a little proud. He felt that his idea was really great.

However, when he looked at Du Ruhui, he didn't hear the familiar phrase "Xuan Ling's words are very true!"

At this moment, Du Ruhui remained silent, and even shook his head slightly.

"Ruhui, what's the matter, is there a problem?"

Changsun Wuji asked.

Unexpectedly, Du Ruhui didn't speak, but Wei Zheng who was at the side did: "Your Excellency's words are wrong!"

"In this way, the establishment of the Salt Prison has greatly violated our original intention of establishing it!"

"Back when we explored the Turkic Salt Lake, the purpose was to allow Chang'an, and even the people of the world, to eat cheap and healthy salt!"

Although he did not serve as the supervisor of the Salt Supervisor, Wei Zheng has long regarded the Salt Supervisor as his own child.

Seeing that Changsun Wuji wanted to make the Salt Supervisor deviate from his original intention, he was naturally extremely anxious.

Wei Zheng's reaction was already expected by Changsun Wuji, he invited Wei Zheng over first, because he had already expected Wei Zheng's reaction.

He grabbed Wei Zheng and said, "Master Wei, we must focus on the overall situation."

"Besides, as long as the Salt Supervision can keep its foothold and gradually expand its scale, there may be a day when these salts will be brought to the people."

"What we have to do now is to allow the Salt Supervisor to gain a foothold in this court!"

Hearing these words, Wei Zheng was silent.

He was very unwilling in his heart, but Changsun Wuji's words made him unable to refute.

If he really continues according to his idea, with the strength of the major families, all these high-quality refined salt will basically enter the pockets of the families at a low price.

But it didn't help the people of Chang'an at all.

On the contrary, if the aristocratic family is really offended, it will be the common people who will suffer.

Wei Zheng was still hesitating, Changsun Wuji patted him on the shoulder and said, "Master Wei, we all understand your thoughts, and we respect your thoughts very much."

"But the current situation doesn't allow it."

"Besides, the Salt Supervisor can still support the poor families in Datang after making money!"

Hearing this, Wei Zheng still sighed and nodded.

Seeing that Wei Zheng had already compromised, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but look at Du Ruhui proudly and said, "Ruhui, do you have any other ideas?"

At this moment, Du Ruhui not only did not show a trace of relaxation because of Changsun Wuji's words, but his brows were already frowning.

"Your Prime Minister, the King of Chu may not be as easy to persuade as you imagined!"

Du Ruhui's worry made Changsun Wuji laugh out loud: "King Chu, he is still a child."

Then without saying much, he turned his head to look at Wei Zheng, and began to explain the official affairs of Shangshu Province.

Looking at the backs of the two who turned around, Fang Xuanling came over and said, "Ruhui, don't think about it, what Wuji said is just a plan."

"As for what it will look like in the end, we can only say that we are doing our best."

This time Du Ruhui didn't say anything, sighed, and went to prepare for the court meeting.

After tidying up a bit, the four of them appeared in the court hall.

Seeing the four of them together, Cheng Yaojin naturally understood that Li Ji was right. He quickly waved to Wei Zheng, but found Wei Zheng's face full of thoughts, as if he hadn't noticed him at all.

Wei Zheng was thinking about what Changsun Wuji said to him just now, so he was a little confused.

Not long after the four arrived, the emperor also arrived.

However, when everyone's attention was focused on Li Shimin, a small figure quietly lined up behind the ministers.

This person is Li You!
Why did Li You come to court today?