Playing intrigue is worse than engaging in infrastructure

After realizing that Song Qingyuan smacked his face in the salt workshop that day, Nu Buhe never appeared in front of Song Qingyuan again.

But Nubu and Ben relied on the cover of the elders in the clan to obtain an official position, and he himself did not have much talent.In the few days after he disappeared, Song Qingyuan didn't even notice him.

It can't be blamed that Song Qingyuan doesn't care about his subordinates.

Mainly since that day, the news that he made excellent-quality table salt with the salt crystals fished out of the salt lake spread to everyone's ears as if he had grown wings.

Then, various people appeared around Song Qingyuan.

Now he is tired enough to deal with those people every day, so he can't care about Nubu and this unimportant person.

Early this morning, Song Qingyuan rarely found time to go to Lianti Palace for a meal.

The people in Lianti Palace will cook a very special flavor of milk tea, which is said to have a taste that is unique to Mobei with the addition of some plants.

Song Qingyuan has fallen in love with this taste since he accidentally tasted it one day.

He also tried to do it in his own palace, but he didn't know why he couldn't get it right.Even though the steps are the same, the brewed tea is not as delicious as the one in Lianti Palace.

Therefore, just for this pot of milk tea, Song Qingyuan has been coming here for a meal recently.

After breakfast, the two moved to the flower hall.As soon as Song Qingyuan sat down, Sa He, who was pouring tea next to him, asked with a smile, "Why haven't you seen Your Highness these few days?"

Sa He has served Lian Ti for many years, and he has never seen any high-ranking officials, but he always feels that Song Qingyuan is different from those people.

Many of those people always treat them with a condescending attitude, looking down on this and that.

But Song Qingyuan was different.It seems that in his eyes, there is no difference whether it is a prince or aristocrat or a servant.

Therefore, after getting along these days, Sa He became a little more unconsciously close to Song Qingyuan.Just like what he said just now, he would only say that in front of Song Qingyuan.

Sahe's feelings are actually not difficult to understand.After all, Song Qingyuan received an education that everyone is equal since he was a child, and servants and maids are just different occupations in his eyes.

I provide remuneration, and the other party provides labor. There is no distinction between high and low in the ordinary employment relationship.

Such a concept sometimes makes him seem a bit out of place among the many nobles, but Song Qingyuan does not reject it.

He has a complete code of conduct in his heart, even if it is not understood by people of this era, as long as it is what he thinks is right, he will definitely stick to it.

He doesn't play by the rules, he wants to change the rules.

Song Qingyuan took the tea cup from Sa He, and before he could speak, he heard teasing voices from the other side of the screen.

"That's because you don't know, Your Highness has been very busy these days."

Along with his voice, there was Lian Ti's handsome and unbeatable face.

He seems to be gloating?Song Qingyuan raised his eyes and glanced at Lian Ti.

Not to mention that most of the people who have bothered him recently are nobles from various tribes in Mobei. Just talking about the produced salt, who is benefiting from the produced salt?How could he still have the face to laugh at himself.

However, he could understand the reason why people kept coming to him one after another.

After all, that's salt!

In troubled times, you may not be able to exchange gold for food, but you can certainly exchange salt.Everyone knows the importance of salt, otherwise the system of "salt and iron official camp" would not have lasted for thousands of years.

But understanding is understanding, dealing with all kinds of people all day long, he will get annoyed after dealing with it for a long time.

Song Qingyuan's resentment almost turned into substance, and when he even mentioned it, he immediately understood the meaning of the four words "let it go when you see it".

He smiled and sat on the other side, looking at Song Qingyuan: "Those people just think that His Highness is kind and generous, and they are easier to talk to than this king, so they begged His Highness. Those tribes buy a fixed amount of salt every year, Your Highness." Don’t bother with them. If anyone asks to see you again, just ask them to speak in front of this king.”

Only then did Song Qingyuan understand the reason.He wondered why so many people came to talk to him about selling salt.Dare these people think he is easy to talk and treat him like a fool?

However, salt sales must be led by salt, which is controlled by the state.Why are those people so sure that he can be the master?

Song Qingyuan's doubts deepened, and he glanced at Lian Ti, only to see that the person opposite him avoided his gaze with some guilt, and bowed his head to drink tea with his forehead resting on his forehead.

He can't say that he is a king of Mobei, because he doesn't want to deal with state affairs, he secretly hints that the ministers can ask Song Qingyuan if they have anything, so many people regard Song Qingyuan as the half regent of Mobei, right?

If he said so, Song Qingyuan would be able to perform a strike on the spot for him in the next second.

But this matter really has nothing to do with Lian Ti.No matter how courageous these people are, they dare not bring the matter of selling salt to the public.

Therefore, they could only consult with Song Qingyuan in private, and naturally they kept it a secret from Lian Ti.In addition, he has been in the military camp for the past few days, which is why the Yanfang was crowded with people a few days ago.

"However, this matter is not without discussion."

Song Qingyuan spoke suddenly, and before he even had time to say that he was glad that the other party no longer pursued the matter of throwing all the state affairs to him, he was taken aback by his words.

"Your Highness really intends to sell them the salt?" Lian Ti asked hesitantly.

The salt in Mobei has always been sold from Southern Zhou in the name of the country and then dispatched in a unified manner.You must know that salt is also one of the important reasons why these tribes can still maintain superficial calm.

If they were allowed to sell freely, wouldn't they be so arrogant to the sky in a few years?

In Lian Ti's view, they should strictly control the salt trade, set up salt guides like the Central Plains, and implement official operations.

Under Lian Ti's suspicious gaze, Song Qingyuan raised his eyebrows, and said slowly: "Selling them salt is like putting a rope around their necks that can be tightened at any time."

Even mentioning this remark, Song Qingyuan had heard it before when he analyzed the situation between Mobei and Southern Zhou, but he never thought that he would be able to apply it to himself one day.

Seeing that the other party still looked half-knowledgeable, Song Qingyuan continued: "If I'm not wrong, some tribes also have their own private salt channels?"

Although it is a question, the answer is obvious.Many tribes in Mobei buy salt from private salt dealers, and what's more, they even sell salt themselves, and then sell it at a high price.

This matter has always been wanted to be resolved, but the other party's actions are too secretive, and they have not been able to catch their substantive evidence several times, so they have to let it go.

But Song Qingyuan's method solved the problem from the root.

For a long time, the salt in Mobei came from the Southern Zhou Dynasty. Now the Southern Zhou Dynasty is afraid of Yulianti's army, and dare not have any contact with other tribes on the surface.

But since the other party can sell it to them, it is inevitable that they will not sell it to other tribes.This is also the reason why private salt has been banned repeatedly.

Now they produce their own salt, which fundamentally solves this problem.

In the early stage, we were a little more tolerant to those tribes who wanted to sell salt, and quickly popularized the salt they produced throughout Mobei.

Let me ask you, if there is salt with comparable price and better quality for them to buy, who would still be willing to trade in private salt?Even if they were willing to take the risk, the common people would not choose their salt.

No one will do anything that is not beneficial.

After a few years of business with Wang Ting, if the other party wants to resume their old business, it may not be as simple as it is now.

In this way, not only can they make a lot of money from salt production, but they can also control the entire salt-related business in Mobei in their own hands.

As for how strong the influence of monopolizing a certain industry is... Song Qingyuan, who has learned business knowledge from his elders since childhood, is really familiar with it.

It is unrealistic to implement official camps like the Southern Zhou Dynasty. Those tribes who migrate every year don't even have a fixed residence, so they can't set up circulation salt sales points on the grassland, right?

The official operation is to stabilize the price of salt and protect people's livelihood.But for Mobei, the only way is to allow the relatively free circulation of salt and set a maximum price.Those merchants compete with each other, and if one of them sells at a high price, another merchant will replace him, so that the price of salt can be controlled within a reasonable range.

"What do you think, Your Majesty?" Song Qingyuan turned to look at Lian Ti, only to see that the other party bowed his hands to Song Qingyuan very sincerely.

Unless there is extreme respect or admiration for a person, there are almost no people who can make him salute in Lianti's capacity.

Lian Ti had never paid much attention to first-class merchants before, but Song Qingyuan made him realize that these things that he had never paid attention to were sometimes more powerful than real swords and guns.

The impact that a copper coin can bring is sometimes far more terrifying than the threat brought by an arrow.

The great thing about Song Qingyuan is that he always looks like he wants to make money with each other, and even he looks harmless to humans and animals.

Just like today's salt sale, no matter from which point of view, it is a good thing that benefits the people, and it is indeed the case.

Lian Ti believes that when the news that merchants from all tribes are allowed to sell salt comes out, countless people will appreciate his kindness, and maybe some self-righteous tribes will feel that Song Qingyuan has taken advantage of Song Qingyuan's move.

But his plan was far more than that. Song Qingyuan had already firmly grasped the other party in his hands before no one noticed.

If the other party can abide by the contract and not make trouble, everyone will be happy.But once the other party has any crooked thoughts, the previous harmony will immediately turn into a murderous blade.

The invisible knife is the scariest thing, which is why Wu Qina is so afraid of Song Qingyuan.

Although Wu Qina did not have the ability to see through Song Qingyuan's plans, his keen intuition had already sensed the danger of Song Qingyuan.

Fortunately, such an omnipotent person is sitting in his palace now, holding a teacup and drinking milk tea in a good mood.

Facing a strategist like Song Qingyuan, others might feel alert or afraid.

But who is Lian Ti?He started to lead troops to fight at the age of 15, inherited the throne at the age of 17, and dared to send troops to the Southern Zhou Dynasty in the second year.

He is a king who came out of a pack of wolves and never fears anyone.

For Song Qingyuan, there was only one question that he would even consider, and that was how he could keep such a person in Mobei.

Obviously a pot of milk tea is not enough.

"Of course, I'm just making a suggestion." Song Qingyuan said with a smile: "As for whether to do this or not, it's up to the king himself."

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