Daming: What abandoned baby?That is the grandson of the old Zhu family!

After reporting the matter to Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da and Zhu Yuanzhang began to discuss the restructuring of the salt affairs.

Originally, Zhu Xiongying wanted to listen carefully for the purpose of nurturing his mind, but Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the maids and eunuchs to take him out to play.

Forget it, the arms couldn't twist the thighs, so Zhu Yuanzhang had to obey his orders no matter what the court ladies and eunuchs said, so Zhu Xiongying was taken down.

After Zhu Xiongying left, Zhu Yuanzhang regained his imperial dignity and sat on a stool to discuss with Xu Da.

"Xu Aiqing, you also know that I have been troubled by the salt affairs issue recently, and I haven't been able to find a solution. In your opinion, is there any way to solve my troubles?"

"At the beginning of the founding of the country, His Majesty decided to inherit the Yuan system in the salt industry, and ordered the people not to sell salt privately. If the people want to sell salt, they must obtain eye shadow from the government, and the power of selling salt is absolutely in the hands of the government."

"Originally, this system has always guaranteed taxation and the national treasury. However, after a long time, some problems will naturally arise gradually." Xu Da carefully considered his words.

After all, no matter how high his status is, the emperor still can't afford to offend him.

"Of course I know this. There are indeed many loopholes in the current salt industry system. If we want to maintain the normal development of the salt industry, we need to make up for these loopholes."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were deep and he had almost no expression.

It vaguely carries the majesty and solemnity that belongs to the emperor.

"According to Xu Aiqing, what kind of restructuring is needed in the salt industry to ensure the continued prosperity and development of our Daming Salt Industry."

No matter how capable Xu Da is, he is only a general after all, and he is really not good at the court system.

Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang is assertive by nature, and although he can be courteous and virtuous and accept loyal advice, Xu Da knows that Zhu Yuanzhang hates the behavior of overstepping his pedestal.

"My humble minister is stupid, there is really no good way, I hope His Majesty will forgive me."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand: "It's nothing, I also want to talk to you about some of my thoughts."

"My minister is all ears."

Zhu Yuanzhang: "Since the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the technology of making salt has not been very advanced. It has always been based on the traditional salt making method of the ancients. It can only rely on artificial production, and the output of salt is limited. At the same time, the salt that has been produced The transportation and storage of finished products also require manpower and material resources, resulting in high cost of salt. Many salt merchants can easily monopolize salt because they first occupy the salt production land. If it is hindered, the entire salt industry will be affected."

Xu Da nodded: "Indeed, most salt merchants obtain the production and sales rights of salt through the government's salt introduction, which means that all salt must come from this route."

"That's right." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled wryly, "It's just that this salt is not some other random small stone. Without this road, without taxation, the treasury would be empty."

"Then..." Xu Da couldn't answer.

"I've thought about it for a long time, and I think maybe relaxing this power a bit will be more conducive to the production of salt?"

Xu Da didn't quite understand what Zhu Yuanzhang meant.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang came to power, he has been promoting agriculture and restraining business, and extremely curbing the private development of businessmen, so salt is also a natural official operation.However, the commercial system was adopted at first, and the government still strictly controlled the circulation of salt to ensure fiscal revenue.

It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang's move is to start some moderate reforms to the salt system.

"What is His Majesty's plan?" Xu Da asked.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "This reform is of great importance, and I have to think about it carefully, but the salt production cannot be delayed, and we need to find other salt production methods as soon as possible."

"Yes." Xu Da replied.

Zhu Xiongying, who was surrounded by a group of court ladies and eunuchs, said that he had no energy today, and felt a little funny watching the group of court ladies and eunuchs guarding him carefully.

Sure enough, in this society, identity can represent everything.

Those with high positions can naturally get more privileges and enjoyments than others.

So, I became more determined that I can't become an abandoned child in the future!

After tossing and tossing for a long time, Zhu Xiongying finally finished his meal smoothly, and was carried by Xu Da in the carriage back to the Duke's mansion.

On the second day, Zhu Yuanzhang drove to Wei Guogong's mansion.

At this time, Zhu Xiongying was reading a book in the yard.

Seeing Zhu Xiongying's well-behaved appearance, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but hope that this is his own child.

"Huaiying, Grandpa Huang is here to see you." Zhu Yuanzhang walked over and said.

Zhu Xiongying raised his head, saluted in a proper manner, and then called out sweetly: "Grandfather!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said that he was being captured again!
"Huaiying, Grandpa Huang wants to ask you something today."

"What is it? If Huaiying knew, she would definitely tell Grandpa Huang!" Zhu Xiongying nodded obediently.

"Grandpa Huang wants to ask Huaiying about the salt yesterday. Can Huaiying tell Grandpa Huang how you made it?"

Zhu Xiongying had already guessed the purpose of Zhu Yuanzhang's trip in his heart, and said that he was not panicked at all.

While sitting upright, Zhu Xiongying carefully told Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da the process of making salt.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked him what, Zhu Xiongying answered fluently.

Zhu Yuanzhang was pleased: "Then how did Huaiying know this method? Could it be that someone told you the method of making salt?"

Zhu Xiongying shook his head: "No one told Huaiying about it, it's just that Huaiying read about the method of making salt in a book last time."

"But the book also talks about the method of making salt from this salt ore?" Zhu Yuanzhang had some doubts. This salt ore has always been regarded as poisonous, so how could someone record the method of making salt from salt ore.

How can Zhu Xiongying think of the method of making salt from salt ore by himself? No matter how smart he is, he is still only a three-year-old child.

Smart is smart, but also reasonable.

Zhu Xiongying still chooses to "fight conservatively". After all, there is still a long way to go. Now he only needs to be loved by Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da, and at the same time let them know his intelligence, and believe that he will be able to use it in the future.

"No." Zhu Xiongying didn't blush when she lied, "it's just that Huaiying happened to do it while playing, please don't blame Grandpa Huang."

Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly said: "You have made such a great contribution, how could Grandpa Huang blame you?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the young Zhu Xiongying, and couldn't help but feel emotional.

Si is not proud of Taishan, takes credit without being arrogant, and knows how to maintain humility. This child is simply a born sage and capable person.

I have to cultivate it well, and I will be able to make great achievements in the future.

Zhu Yuanzhang: Son, if you were my own grandson, Grandpa Huang would die without regret!