On the road.

Fang Ying suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have something important to report."

Li Shimin stopped, turned around and asked, "Why can't we go to the imperial study room to discuss something? Why do we have to report it now?"

"Back to Your Majesty, there are more important things to do now than going to the imperial study... If you don't do it, I will do it."

"What is going on? Tell me quickly!"

Fang Ying raised his head, looked at the emperor quietly, and uttered two words:

"Salt mine!"

Li Shimin's expression changed slightly.

In the past, salt mines were given away for free and no one wanted them because no one could purify the salt from the ore and remove the poison.

It's different now.

As soon as Fang Ying's new method comes out, those salt mines will soon become gold mountains.

And we must hurry up.

There are many people in the palace, and the news cannot be hidden. No one else knows how to refine it, but as long as they occupy the mine, it is equivalent to holding the lifeblood of the Tang Dynasty.

Because in the early Tang Dynasty.

The government has implemented a tax-free system on salt for a long time!

Most of the salt produced throughout Datang was produced and sold by private salt producers.

The Tang government only formulated a rough production plan, collected some salt profits, and did not participate in direct production.

Until the Anshi Rebellion.

The salt industry was converted into a government-run business. The advantage was that it extended the life of the Tang Dynasty for a hundred years. The disadvantage was that the price of salt soared to 400 wen per dou... which was comparable to gold.

Private salt dealer Huang Chao.

It was then that the first pot of gold was created.

…

at this time.

Li Shimin immediately realized the seriousness of the problem and shouted in a deep voice: "Ananda!"

"Everyone, I know what to do."

Zhang Ananda didn't say much nonsense, turned around and left to make arrangements.

Watching his retreating back.

Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief, turned his attention to Fang Ying, and said with a smile: "I don't believe it, but you will kindly remind me."

Fang Ying chuckled:

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, it is better for us to manage the mineral salt than for those aristocratic families, right?"

"You're right." Li Shimin nodded: "If we let them run it, they will raise the price and the price of salt will skyrocket. In the end, the people will have no way to make a living."

"So, in fact, we can't make much money." Fang Ying said quickly: "Our goal is to improve the quality of salt and at the same time lower the price. If you think about it, the profit cannot be any thinner."

Li Shimin was delighted when he heard this: "How do you want to divide it?"

"You are the emperor, you speak first!"

"Fifty-five..."

"make a deal!"

Li Shimin was stunned.

Fang Ying settled the matter too simply, without even negotiating, which made him feel like he had been cheated.

"Why do I feel something is wrong?"

Li Shimin rubbed his chin and looked carefully.

"What's that look in your eyes?" Fang Yingdui said with a smile: "This is salt, it is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Even if I had seven heads, I would not dare to think about it."

"Well, that's good if you know."

Li Shimin said with a smile: "I want to form a separate team, mainly using the 'Explosive Sky Thunder', what do you think?"

Separate team?

Mainly explosive thunder?

Fang Ying looked surprised.

His Majesty Li Er is worthy of being a sage. His vision is very vicious. He saw the important role of gunpowder at a glance and actually wanted to establish a separate firearms unit.

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Fang Ying clenched his fists willingly this time.

"As for the name, I haven't decided on the name yet, but the rack has already been built. It's just east of Chang'an City. The Firearms Supervisor will also move there when it arrives..."

Li Shimin smiled and asked: "For this team, does Ying'er have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

Fang Ying has a listen.

I understand in my heart.

The emperor's intention is very clear. The new Yamen is established. If you want to fortify the people, hurry up and take the benefits. All the favors will be yours.

Otherwise, he would be a leader.

This kind of courage that I eat meat and you drink soup cannot be learned by many Pan Paopao.

Fang Ying thought for a while and said: "Sage, I really have a candidate here. When I have someone here, I want him to try it out."

"Oh?" Li Shimin asked with great interest: "Who is it?"

Fang Ying bowed and clasped his fists:

"His name is Chen Abin."

…

"Chen Abin?"

In the imperial study room, Yuan Tiangang frowned.

He just came back yesterday.

As soon as I came here today, my ears were filled with news about Fang Ying.

This made Yuan Dashuai have to lament the fate of the chosen one. There were only more than ten days between him and Fang Ying's return.

It feels like a hundred years.

At this time, Yuan Tiangang looked thoughtful: "Why does this name feel familiar?"

"Familiar?"

Li Shimin was lying on the couch, eating tea soup, and said: "I heard from Ying'er that it was because of the Chen Abin brother and sister that he and Hou Jun became enemies."

"So it's her?"

Yuan Tiangang suddenly realized.

"Do you know the Imperial Master?"

"I don't know her." Yuan Tiangang shook his head: "But I know her mother, Pindao."

"Oh?" Li Shimin was a little curious.

Yuan Tiangang said: "Last year, Fang Erlang had a conflict with Hou Junji, so I investigated the relevant persons thoroughly."

"It was only after this investigation that I discovered it."
Chapter completed!