northernbook Chapter 160 Don’t think about getting off the bus once you get on it
Chapter 160 Don’t think about getting off the bus once you get on it
"Li Jing!"
Li Jing slowly stood up and said calmly: "I am here."
"You will be in charge of brewing wine. Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gonghou, Jun Ji and others will be given equal shares, and the tax rate will also be 30%."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Hou Junji, Cheng Yaojin and others seemed to have known about this for a long time, and they all appeared extremely calm.
Everyone looked at them with envy. After all, the difference between making sugar, soap, and glass and brewing wine is huge!
They have also tasted those crystal clear strong liquors, the taste is so delicious...
Good wine!
"Fang Xuanling!!"
Everyone was stunned!
Why is there still the matter of Fang Xuanling?
Fang Xuanling was also shocked!
Although he was born into the Fang family of Qinghe, it was a branch of the branch. After several generations of reproduction, he was no longer considered a member of a noble family, but at most a member of a poor family.
Besides, he had just joined the Eastern Palace, how could he possibly have a share?
Li Chengqian said calmly: "I'll leave the white salt to you."
what! !
Everyone's heart skipped a beat!
The white salt on the market that is better than green salt also comes from the East Palace!
The key point is that the price of green salt sold in the market is almost free.
It turns out that it was done by the East Palace, which makes sense.
It seems that this is a way for the royal family to benefit the people.
But even if the price is very cheap, the lower-class people are still reluctant to buy it and are still using vinegar cloth, coarse salt, etc.
But also because of the low price, ordinary people or middle-class families can afford it.
Compared to the expensive price of green salt, this white salt is equivalent to being given away for free.
And it is for the entire Tang Dynasty, the profits here...
No one dared to think too deeply about it.
With the salt and iron industry being state-run and the low prices, the imperial government was finally able to make some real progress in the "state-run" industry.
East Palace...
This prince is unfathomable! !
Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others were also stunned and did not react for a long time.
The matter of salt, which is of great importance to the country, was actually handed over to an official!
This is unreasonable!
Li Chengqian continued at this time: "You may have misunderstood. Lord Fang is only the person in charge of the white salt business. White salt is still the property of the imperial court. Lord Fang is only responsible for production and operation, which is equivalent to being a steward appointed by the royal family."
Then he looked at Fang Xuanling who was still in a daze and said, "Of course, I won't let you work for nothing. I'll allow you to take half of the profit. How about that?"
Half profit!!
Everyone always feels a little relieved.
But half of the profit is still a sky-high profit!
The profits are even more exaggerated than those in the brewing industry.
"I...I am afraid I cannot handle this important task!"
Doesn’t Fang Xuanling want this half of the profit?
He wanted it very much, but he also knew that this half profit was not so easy to get.
This is a top priority in controlling the salt consumption of people all over the world. After expanding production, it will definitely be available to the general public in the future.
Anyone can imagine how many tricks there are, how many secret dealings there are, and how many powerful people are trying to get involved.
Given his humble background, can he scare away the evildoers who will pop up after white salt is widely promoted in the future?
This is not a reward at all; it's clearly roasting him on the fire.
If you are not careful, you will offend the powerful and the royal family, and your entire family will be executed!
So is Li Chengqian plotting against Fang Xuanling?
To a certain extent, it can be said that he had this consideration, but the main reason was that he believed in Fang Xuanling's ability.
Among the civil officials, only Fang Xuanling is trustworthy, there is no choice!
Then why not hand it over to Pei Xingjian or Hou Junji?
Pei Xingjian also came from a noble family, and he could not influence some of the bigwigs in the clan. He did not have enough power and was not suitable!
Li Jing, Hou Junji and others were his confidants, and he did not want to push his own people to the forefront of the storm.
This actually harmed them.
It is even more impossible to deal with Changsun Wuji. He is full of tricks. If the salt is given to him, the royal family will be betrayed.
Only Fang Xuanling was neither too high nor too low. He had a certain family background, but he considered himself to be from a humble family.
He is capable enough and has the trust of Li Shimin. Considering all aspects, he is the best candidate.
Moreover, he was only helping the royal family to manage white salt, and the control was still in the hands of the royal family.
If anything goes wrong, you can always take the blame!
With such a scapegoat who has no background but is capable, he and Li Shimin no longer have to manage the white salt business themselves.
But Fang Xuanling refused, obviously seeing the problem here.
This is when the Khan needs to speak out.
Li Shimin opened his eyes and said, "Lord Fang, you have concerns. I understand."
"I promise you here that as long as it is not a matter of principle, no matter what happens, I will not blame you."
"At the same time, I give you full authority to manage the white salt business. If anyone under you cheats or steals, you have the right to execute them first and report later!
"But there is one thing you must remember, Lord Fang. Salt and iron are state-run. This is the bottom line. Do you understand?"
Things have come to this point. If Fang Xuanling continues to be pretentious, he would be shameless.
With a sigh, he had no choice but to take the job.
"I obey the decree~~~"
The distribution of benefits was thus determined.
Everyone has their own interests, and with the deterrence of cannons, from today on, everyone here will ride on the royal carriage.
It’s so difficult to get off the car!
Because Li Chengqian hadn't finished speaking yet.
"Since you have all benefited, you should give up some of your own interests!"
Everyone's eyelids jumped, the real sex scene was finally coming!
Everyone stared nervously at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who was high above them.
"To obtain shares in the corresponding industry, each family must contribute at least 100 sets of armor, with the exception of Lord Fang!"
!!!
what! !
Isn't it just about handing over the family's collection of books?
Why do you have to donate 100 sets of armor? !
Some families here can't even collect 100 sets of armor!
This is to completely take back the little military power in their hands!
Cruel, this move is so cruel!
Everyone looked at Changsun Wuji, meaning that you didn't say you wanted to offer armor before!
If they had known this would happen, they wouldn't have come.
This is a fucking trap. You, Changsun Wuji, have screwed everyone over!
Changsun Wuji also looked up at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in shock.
His nephew wanted to push the Changsun family to the opposite side of the Guanlong family and make himself a complete vassal of the royal family!
ruthless!
Really hate it!!
I was wrong. This Crown Prince is even more cruel than the Khan.
First shock people with cannons, then offer benefits, and finally show your fangs!
The key point is that almost everyone here was invited by him.
If I tell them now that I don’t know the inside story, who would believe me? !
The key is that he can't say it yet. It's not important that no one believes him, but once he denies that he didn't know, he will be standing against the prince.
That would offend both sides and make you unpopular with everyone.
So clever, really so clever!