Anyone who knows anything about the salt law of the national dynasty will understand that this rumor is quite insidious! It can be said that the point is on the lifeblood of the salt law general business system. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ81．％81zw．

The system of the dynasty, the continuation of the system of the Ming Dynasty. Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang is eloquent and strategic, and his political and military strategies are first-class. The political system designed: large and small, interlocking, very clever. It is never an exaggeration to praise the sentence "Zhilong Tang and Song Dynasties". Therefore, the Taizu of the National Dynasty only made some adjustments at the beginning, rather than completely denying and overthrowing it.

It is embodied in the salt method, which is the outline salt method that continues to evolve from the opening and salt introduction method. The emergence of the Gang Salt Law was originally to solve the problem of indiscriminate salt introduction by the powerful.

The Salt Law of the National Dynasty was a commercial sale of official products. The government is only in charge of the production link, and the transportation and sales links are completed by the salt merchants. For example, in Yangzhou, the Lianghuai Salt Transportation Division is doing this job. In the same way, the essence of the imperial court's system of "small and big, and officials are inferior and powerful" is: the Yamen of the Salt Transportation Division of the Three Grades is in charge of the two Huai Salt Transportation Divisions and the three products of the Salt Transportation Division with the Zhengzheng Seven Grades of Salt Patrol Imperial History.

Now there is a problem with the Gang Salt Law: some salt merchants who have a nest book in the compendium are not able to complete the transportation and sale of salt. This will lead to arrears in the imperial court's salt tax.

The sum of the arrears over the years is by no means a small amount. The two provinces of Huaiyang have reached nearly one million taels.

The general commercial system of the salt law is to solve this problem. The salt transportation department appointed by the imperial court no longer bears the risk of the salt merchant group, but instead the general merchant of the salt merchant bears the operational risk. The imperial court only collects taxes.

So, what are the benefits of the main merchant?

The benefits are clear. How does the general agent negotiate with the manufacturer to get the discount? How to exploit secondary agents? The means, methods, and know-how in this can be thought of by anyone with social experience. There are many ways.

It is very important that the bargaining power of the general merchants and the ability to resist the blackmail and exploitation of small officials are obviously stronger than those of small salt merchants.

The contradiction is in this place. Now Sha Sheng proposed the salt law general commercial system in the song. Then, it is to help the salt merchant who will serve as the general merchant in the future to encroach on the power of the Lianghuai Salt Transportation Division. As we all know, power cannot be valued by others. The power struggle has always been a life-and-death struggle.

The viciousness of this rumor now lies in the fact that Sha Sheng's motive for proposing the general merchant system of the salt law is to accept the benefits of the salt merchants.

This is yellow mud falling into the crotch of his pants, and he can't tell it clearly if he has a mouth. The impeachment of the imperial history is inevitable! Are the comrades who are really the officials of the Imperial Court and the Taoist of the Kingdom vegetarian?

It is not uncommon for officials to say a few words for the benefit of businessmen. Anyway, I'll put on all kinds of vests! Because, many officials are in business at home. For example, in the last years of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, Fu Xu Jie's family was the largest landlord in Songjiang Mansion. The world-famous Songjiang cloth, Xu Ge always has a share. For another example, in the Wanli period, Fu Zhang Siwei's family was a big salt merchant in the west of the mountain.

Another example is the well-known "Tombstone of Five". It's about the citizens of Suzhou who killed the eunuch who collected taxes. The Donglin Party said: True righteous people! But what about the real situation? In fact, it is the imperial court that wants to talk about the tax on minerals. Vested interests will not let it go.

But how can the motive, this kind of thing, put on a vest? This is the realm of free mind. Believe it, and if you don't believe it, you don't believe it.

Sha Sheng was displeased, and said: "The old man is a public heart for the country, if someone wants to say it, let him go!" Can I still keep their mouths shut? ”

Master He groaned slightly. In fact, Ziyu has already given a specific way to resolve the hostility of the Salt Transportation Division: it is recommended that the imperial court abolish the Yangzhou Salt Patrol Imperial History, and the power belongs to Huaiyang and Huaiyang. He immediately suggested: "Endure the rumors for a few more days, and the rumors will pass." When Yang Yunenvoy saw Di Bao, he naturally knew Dong Weng's attitude. Of course, Dong Weng still needs to fold his own defense. ”

He Yuanlong smiled bitterly and sighed, shaking out the inside story, "I heard the Wang family say that this rumor was made by the Zheng family under the instructions of Yang Yun. The Wang family saw people related to the Zheng family spreading rumors in many restaurants, teahouses, and bathhouses in the city. ”

There are not too many people who eat the bowl of rice in the salt industry in Yangzhou City. The Zheng family will definitely not use their own servants and children to spread rumors. However, even so, it was recognized by the Wang family. It's often your enemies who know you best!

Sha Sheng raised his eyebrows and didn't speak

Master He was immediately dissatisfied, slapped the table and scolded: "How can this be reasonable. The Zheng family is really a good dog. Guarding the Dao Yamen is something he can provoke. As he spoke, he stood up, "Dong Weng, I think the Zheng family must be severely punished!" Set an example. ”

His patience with the Zheng family has reached the extreme. First, Zheng Wenzhi spread rumors to smear Jia Huan, and then accepted the command of Yang Yun's envoy to spread rumors and smear Sha Dashen. It's just a provocation to your face! People have tempers.

He Yuanlong smiled helplessly and shook his head. Needless to say, revenge on the Zheng family. It's inevitable! You are a small salt merchant who participates in the struggle in the officialdom and creates rumors about the officials of the imperial court. What is the nature of the problem? Look for trouble!

He bowed solemnly to Sha Sheng and said, "Dong Weng, the problem now is not how to deal with the Zheng family, but the problem that is reflected, Yang Yunenvoy may impeach Dong Weng and want to force Dong Weng away from Yangzhou City." ”

Master He's anger dropped a little, and he became vigilant.

Jia Huan sat on a chair and drank tea slowly. He didn't speak, and his expression was calm. Fingers tapped lightly on the tabletop. This is a habitual action when he thinks. He once served as the chief of staff of the mountain chief Zhang Anbo, and he ran to save the mountain chief in the capital, and the ability he showed certainly had a place for him.

"Hmph." Sha Sheng snorted coldly in annoyance, and groaned in his beard.

The most important thing at the moment is, of course, to observe the dynamics of Yang Yun's envoys. If so, Yang Yun will write a letter of impeachment, of course he will have to defend himself. If not, then just wait for his new recital of the Salt Imperial History to be published in the newspaper.

Sha Sheng thought for a while, called a small official in, and ordered, "You send someone to keep an eye on the courier shop outside the city." If there is a concert from the salt transportation division to the imperial court, report it. ”

No one dared to detain the official documents of the express delivery shop in private. That's a great sin to kill the head. However, there is a cover on the official document: who wrote it and where it was sent are indicated. Take a look at the cover at the courier shop, it's no problem.

Sha Sheng said to He Yuanlong: "I want to bother Yuanlong to go on my behalf and talk to the Wang family about the general commercial system." ”

He Yuanlong nodded. Dong Weng did not communicate with the big salt merchants before he wrote to the imperial court to reform the salt law, which was the most misstepprising point. It's too late to make up for it. It is necessary to keep in close contact with the Wang family and Hui businessmen.

Sha Sheng said to Jia Huan again: "Ziyu, the rumors will be handled by you." It is best to be able to press it down. If you can't press it down, it doesn't matter. ”

Jia Huan had just easily quelled the rumors surrounding him, Sha Sheng, Master He, and He Yuanlong were all in their eyes. Of course, Sha Dashen has a dispensable attitude at this time.

Jia Huan smiled mildly and said, "Okay, sir." However, I have a new idea..."

Since the Zheng family wants to provoke and the Salt Transport Division wants to squeeze out Mr. Sha, why not play a big game and solve them once and for all?

"Oh?" Sha Sheng, Master He, and He Yuanlong looked at Jia Huan in surprise.

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From the perspective of public opinion communication, it should be like this: when a new public opinion focus appears, it will automatically replace the old public opinion focus.

Jia Huan's method of "fighting poison with poison" follows this principle. In the same way, Luo Xiucai borrowed the power of the Zheng family at this time to walk the rumors about Sha Sheng's collusion with the salt merchants, which also followed this principle.

In Yangzhou City, at this time, the rumors about Zheng Dashao and Zheng Wenzhi have gradually subsided, and the latest public opinion focus is the news of collusion between officials and businessmen.

Of course, Zheng Dashao's public opinion has not completely calmed down. Because, after all, the people who are involved in the salt law belong to the middle class and above: officials, gentry, and salt merchants. And the general public's interest in peach news is still there.

On September 26, Xiao You'an, a famous scholar in Yangzhou, gathered a number of people in Yangzhou's cultural circle: a number of literati and a number of famous prostitutes, to go to the first scenic spot in Huaidong, the northern suburbs of Yangzhou City: Pingyuan Hall, for a Mid-Autumn Festival party.

The second-generation sons of the three major salt merchants in Yangzhou: Wang Youhong, Zheng Wenzhi, and Ma Zhidao were all invited. Of course, it can also be said to participate as a financier. Of course, there needs to be sponsors.

Soon after the banquet was seated, Jung Wen-sik was ridiculed for "peach-color-news".

At this time, most people are in the courtyard in front of Pingyuan Hall, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze River in the distance in late autumn.

It was Huang Xiucai who ridiculed Zheng Wenzhi, "Such a person with a beast's heart, a *** woman, a pig and a dog who is not as good as a disciple, and something that can't even be called a person, how can he be qualified to be on the same list as me and other scholars?" I'm so ashamed! ”

Huang Xiucai is Ji Ming's friend. Jia Huan wrote a letter, inviting him to participate in the grand event here, and at the same time as a vest and trumpet. Well, it would be more accurate to put it: trolls.

After Huang Xiucai finished scolding, in front of Pingyuan Hall, all the voices of speech disappeared. Only the late autumn breeze remains, slowly blowing the branches of the trees outside the courtyard wall.

Shocked expressions appeared on the faces of literati and famous prostitutes at the same time. Don't hit people in the face, and don't expose their shortcomings when scolding. Fierce man! Dare to insult Jung Wen-sik in front of him like this!

Zheng Wenzhi's face was flushed with anger, and a wave of anger rose from his heart to his head, and he pointed his finger at Huang Xiucai, then turned around and scolded angrily: "Xiao Youan, this is your hospitality?" "Looking back at this showman, he will let the servants at home deal with it. The Zheng family's private salt and salt are not without life in their hands.

Xiao You'an was dressed in a blue shirt today, dressed as an elegant scholar, and was laughing with the famous prostitutes around him, at this time, he smiled and said: "They are all guests, Brother Huang Xian is merciful." ”

A few people who were familiar with Xiao Youan suddenly understood. Brother You'an is unusual. When will he scold people and pay for his smile? It turned out that today was to target Zheng Dashao.

Jia Huan was looking at the river view, surrounded by four famous prostitutes. At this time, the beauties all looked at Huang Xiucai in shock.

"Haha, haha, haha!" Huang Xiucai laughed three times in the sky with extreme arrogance, and arched his hand: "Brother You'an, this is a bit difficult!" There are many illegal things in salt merchants, which one in Yangzhou does not know, who does not know? It's all a swarm of silverfish.

This surnamed Zheng is the son of a big salt merchant, what kind of good thing can it be? Come to think of it, there is no less thing to do with shoddy and strong *** good for prostitution. A few words of scolding him today are light compared to the evil deeds he has done. I scolded him on behalf of the world. ”

"Good!" Among the literati, I don't know who shouted hello. Wang Youhong, Zheng Wenzhi, and Ma Zhidao's faces all became unsightly.

The atmosphere immediately became awkward. A cadre of literati and scholars looked at Huang Xiucai, who scolded the salt merchant, and felt that he seemed to be in the wrong place today?

Jia Huan stood against the railing, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, looking at a scholar accompanying Zheng Wenzhi, there was a black mole on the corner of his mouth, which was very ugly. Approximately, this is Luo Xiucai from Suzhou.

There is a way to manipulate public opinion, there is a method called "crooked building", do you know? (To be continued.) )