Chapter 505 Salt Merchant
After hearing Xu Xianchun's question, the room became quiet instantly.
All the people looked at Zhao Wuji, wanting to see what he said.
The reason is also very simple. What Zhao Wuji said determines everyone's attitude.
Whether Zhao Wuji will directly expose it or continue to conceal it is very important for everyone.
At this time, Zhao Wuji had no confidence in his heart.
The Jinyiwei came this time and was serious. His life was in his hands, so there was really no room for negotiation.
Zhao Wuji said directly: "He is the manager of Duke of Wei, named Xu Boyi."
After hearing this, Xu Xianchun was not surprised and just nodded slightly.
In fact, Xu Xianchun already knew a lot of things. The people from the Jinyiwei had reported the information to him, and he knew very well. What he had to do now was to let these people confess.
Now, Zhao Wuji confessed to Xu Boyi, and this is a good start.
After Zhao Wuji confessed to Xu Boyi, the atmosphere in the room became more relaxed, and the few people felt relieved.
This made them realize in their hearts that the feeling of fear disappeared. It can be seen that the pressure put on Xu Xianchun and the others in the past is not enough to say it at this time.
Nodding with satisfaction, Xu Xianchun continued, "Then what are you here for? What are you just discussing? Say everything in detail."
At this time, Zhao Wuji naturally didn't dare to hide it anymore. He had already said it anyway, so he told Xu Xianchun everything like pouring beans on a bamboo tube.
What they came here for and how they negotiated, and they all explained clearly one by one.
After Zhao Wuji finished speaking, Xu Xianchun directly said to the Jinyiwei who was responsible for recording behind him: "Let them sign and seal it."
Zhao Wuji and others signed and stamped, then stepped aside, looked at Xu Xianchun with a nervous expression, wanting to see what Xu Xianchun was going to do.
At this time, Zhao Wuji and the others had no confidence in their hearts and let others control them.
Xu Xianchun put away the confession, glanced at Xu Boyi who was lying on the ground, and waved his hand to his hands.
The two Jinyiwei retreated and took away the cloth from Xu Boyi's mouth when he left, so that he could speak.
At this time, Xu Boyi's face was ashamed and involved his Duke Wei's mansion. He knew that things were bad.
In fact, the reason why Xu Boyi's attitude is so tough is that he is not only fearless, but also that he does not want to involve Duke Wei. Because he does not involve Duke Wei, even if something happens to him, his family will be well taken care of.
But now there isn't, there is nothing left.
He raised his head and looked at Zhao Wuji angrily, but Xu Boyi didn't say anything.
Xu Boyi has accepted his fate and is not ready to speak anymore. He wants to fight for a way out for his family. This matter is not something he can decide. These Jinyiwei have pushed things to a higher level.
As for himself, Xu Boyi no longer cared about it. No matter what the result was, he couldn't run away.
The Duke of Wei is definitely nothing, and the emperor cannot deal with Duke of Wei because of this matter, so he will definitely become a scapegoat.
So if you don’t speak or bite randomly, there will be no problem; once you start to speak, it will be troublesome.
Xu Boyi thought very clearly about this matter. If he couldn't speak, he would have no way out if he had to speak.
Xu Xianchun glanced at Xu Boyi's current look of death, and a sneer appeared on his face.
Xu Xianchun knew very well that such people were actually not easy to interrogate because Xu Boyi would not speak for his family. Even if he used to torture, it was not easy to deal with.
Xu Xianchun didn't intend to torture Xu Boyi because it was useless and he didn't have to waste time.
And there are some things that don’t require confession at all. Do you still need to tell evidence when doing things for the emperor?
Xu Xianchun ordered to the people around him: "Prepare them all and give me a share of the words."
Naturally, his subordinates did not dare to neglect and quickly handed the prepared confession to Xu Xianchun.
When Xu Boyi and others were taken down, they would be detained quietly, and they would be detained in Lichun Courtyard, and would not even be detained to ensure that the news would not be leaked.
In this case, the subsequent things are easy to handle.
After getting things done, Xu Xianchun came to the next door.
Looking at Chen Hong standing outside the door, Xu Xianchun hurriedly said, "I have met Eunuch Chen."
Originally, the two could have said that they had a happy cooperation, but since the last incident, their relationship has become much distant.
No one expected that Xu Xianchun could turn around, including Chen Hong.
However, today is different from the past. Xu Xianchun is still deeply attracted by His Majesty, and Chen Hong is the same. Although it is a bit awkward when they meet, the two of them still show a very harmonious side on the surface.
After all, they are His Majesty's people, so they naturally cannot make a fuss outside. And now they are in the cooperation period, and even if they start, they will be behind the scenes.
Chen Hong smiled and said, "The matter has been done?"
Although Chen Hong and Xu Xianchun are a bit dirty, they are far from being hatred.
Xu Xianchun was embarrassed to blame Chen Hong. The matter was obviously his own problem at the beginning, so he was much more polite in his attitude.
Chen Hong also knew that although this matter seemed very difficult this time, it was up to who would deal with it. There was no problem with Xu Xianchun's hands.
With Xu Xianchun's ability to deal with such things, it is simply like killing a chicken with a slaughter, and there is no way to do it.
Xu Xianchun showed a bright smile on his face and said, "Go back to my father-in-law, the matter has been done, so I have to wait for a long time."
After hearing this, Chen Hong nodded and said, "It doesn't matter to our family. Your Majesty is not in a hurry."
"You wait here, our family will come in to report. If His Majesty asks, our family will come out to call you."
"Thank you, Eunuch Chen." Xu Xianchun said with a smile.
Nodded, Chen Hong said nothing, and walked in with his certificate.
After entering the house, Chen Hong came directly to Zhu Youxiao and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the things have been brought."
"Have Xu Xianchun done the work?" Zhu Youxiao asked.
"Yes, the emperor. It's done." Chen Hong nodded and agreed, and presented the confession with both hands, then stood aside respectfully and waited for Zhu Youxiao to take the confession.
After taking the confession, Zhu Youxiao quickly flipped it and put it aside.
There was no touch on Zhu Youxiao's face, and his expression did not change at all.
He had seen these things long ago and knew what was going on inside. So he was not in a hurry at all, and would not have any surprises.
In fact, even without this investigation and previous information, Zhu Youxiao knew something.
This time when Zhu Youxiao went to the south, in addition to cleaning up the salt merchants, he also had to clean up the officials who were in charge of salt and release the stove households.
In addition to collecting some money, what you need to do is to promote the development of the industry.
In fact, the salt industry in Daming has lagged a lot behind.
The best way to do things like sea salt is actually to dry salt. With current science and technology, it is no problem at all, and it was no problem decades ago. Technology has not been promoted and used, and a large part of the reason is policy.
You don’t want to say anything, and businessmen don’t want to do it. Everyone thinks it’s good now and can protect their own interests.
In fact, this is true. Under the current production system, salt merchants can make great profits and can also dig out the country's corners; while officials can accept bribes and squeeze stove owners, and they can even sell the stove owner's daughters, which shows their character.
Under such circumstances, it is simply impossible to let them promote reform.
In the original history, Xu Guangqi promoted the reform of the salt farm, and it was only one, or a small attempt.
It was Xu Guangqi who turned the salt boiling into salt drying, which increased the output of the salt farm a lot. However, it was already the end of the Ming Dynasty, and this thing was too late and there was no way to continue to be promoted.
Even if this salt-drying technology could bring some silver to the court, it would be swallowed up by opposition forces. The reason is very simple. At that time, the court no longer had enough power to ensure the continuity of the policy, and it was even impossible to ensure the implementation of the policy.
And this time Zhu Youxiao came to the south for this purpose.
The stable political environment and unprecedentedly powerful national strength can ensure the implementation and continuation of policies. Zhu Youxiao is very clear about this. So this time he is here to hurt people and collect money.
Putting down the evidence in his hand, Zhu Youxiao said, "Let Xu Xianchun come in."
"Yes, the emperor." Chen Hong agreed, then turned around and went out to find Xu Xianchun.
In fact, Chen Hong had guessed that the emperor must have other arrangements, so he must meet Xu Xianchun.
Not long after, Xu Xianchun walked in from outside.
After seeing Zhu Youxiao, Xu Xianchun hurriedly bowed and said, "My minister Xu Xianchun, please see Your Majesty."
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "It's okay."
When Xu Xianchun stood up, Zhu Youxiao looked at him and said, "Things are done well, but this is just the beginning. We are going to Yangzhou next. You can prepare and set off tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xu Xianchun agreed quickly, and felt relieved.
It is best if you do what you do and you have the recognition of Your Majesty. You don’t expect anything about rewards. What you do now is atonement.
Zhu Youxiao didn't say anything else. He put down the teacup in his hand, stood up and said, "Go back. Go back and prepare, and go to Yangzhou early tomorrow morning."
Nanjing will actually cause a storm, but not now.
Chapter completed!