I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 253
Since the previous batch of alternate officials finished their work reports, they soon came to their respective posts. After a period of running-in, the whole of Jiangxi has gradually entered the right track.

In the government office, Hu Zongxian is saying goodbye to Cao Shunhe.

"Since the current situation in Jiangxi has completely stabilized, it's time for me to return to Zhejiang."

When Cao Shunhe heard Hu Zongxian's words, his face showed a little surprise, and he immediately asked to stay.

"I've been busy with official duties these days, and I haven't had time to thank you yet."

"If you hadn't led the army here, the people of Jiangxi would have suffered so much!"

"You might as well leave tomorrow. I will host a banquet tonight and treat you all as a thank you."

Hu Zongxian couldn't help softening his attitude when he heard Cao Shunhe's words, nodded and said.

"In that case, let's set off early tomorrow morning."

"Also, the one you need to thank is not the official, but His Majesty!"

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he turned his attention to Cao Shunhe and added another sentence.

"Yes, yes, look at my mouth, as long as I get excited, it's easy to say the wrong thing."

Seeing that Hu Zongxian agreed to his request, Cao Shunhe was quite excited and said.

……

The Forbidden City, the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The gentle breeze blows past, making people feel more comfortable. There is also a team of imperial guards patrolling past outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation from time to time.

At this moment, Lu Fang was followed by two young eunuchs. The purpose of his trip was to inform His Majesty of the news he had just received.

Along the way, there were many eunuchs and maids who were busy, some of them were holding brooms to clean the dust on the ground, and some were responsible for pruning branches.

But no matter how busy they were, when they saw Lu Fang coming, they unconsciously temporarily put down their work and saluted respectfully.

"Eunuch Lu."

Lu Fang smiled back at those who saluted him one by one, and stopped from time to time to praise him.

Those who were fortunate enough to be praised by Lu Fang, the eunuch who was in charge of ceremonies, all had flattered expressions on their faces without exception, and gradually began to fantasize.

The fantasies include, but are not limited to, gaining appreciation, getting promoted, making a fortune, being aggressive in the face, being promoted quickly, being replaced, etc.

What these people don't know is that for Lu Fang, a few casual compliments are almost becoming instinctive.

When Lu Fang brought the two young eunuchs to the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he took a deep breath, and then walked silently into it.

As soon as Lu Fang entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she knelt down on the ground and said respectfully.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Jin Yiwei has sent the 5000 million taels of silver confiscated by Hu Zongxian from the salt merchant to the capital via the Grand Canal."

"In addition, according to Liu Mi, the town governor, Hu Zongxian also handed in an additional map."

"It is said that it was copied from the homes of the group of salt merchants."

Lu Fang's words quickly attracted Jiajing's attention. Jiajing put down the book in his hand, raised his eyebrows, and asked.

"Oh, what map? Show me."

"The slaves obey!"

After Lu Fang responded, she immediately came to Jiajing's side and unfolded the map on the desk.

"Your Majesty, look, this map shows many mineral resources and the locations of salt wells."

"It is marked with copper ore, iron ore, and silver ore!"

"None of the above have been mastered by the imperial court."

After Lu Fang finished his introduction, he stepped aside and waited for the emperor's order.

"Hmph, these moths not only sell private salt, but also dare to attack mineral resources!"

"It would be too cheap for them to kill them so easily."

When Jiajing said this, he couldn't hide the regret on his face.

"Oh, that's all, I will be merciful once and send their whole family on their way!"

Jiajing closed the map after browsing all the locations marked on the map, and then ordered.

"Also, Lu Fang, take this map down! Inform the local government that all the mineral resources marked on it will be owned by the imperial court."

"If anyone dares to do something secretly behind this, kill them directly."

"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant obeys!"

After Lu Fang responded, she prepared to leave the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"Wait, I have one more thing for you to do."

"Your Majesty will do as you please!"

Seeing this, Lu Fang stopped quickly, then turned around and said respectfully.

"Later, you go to the cabinet and call Yan Song and Xu Jie over."

"I have something to discuss with them!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will do it now!"

After Lu Fang responded, she walked out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

……

In the cabinet, several people are reviewing today's memorial.

"By the way, the imperial court ordered the abolition of the salt import system earlier, which aroused the dissatisfaction of those salt merchants!"

Xu Jie put aside the completed memorabilia in his hand, turned his eyes to Yan Song, and then said.

"Hmph, His Majesty's replacement of the original Yanyin with the certificate of going to sea, it is considered cheap for them!"

"These salt merchants don't appreciate it, but they dare to have any opinions on it."

Yan Song glanced at Xu Jie, and responded.

"Yeah, these salt merchants are too ignorant of flattery."

"Do you know how much ten thousand taels of silver a certificate of going to sea is worth?"

"At least 60 taels, and it's the kind that has a price but no market."

Seeing this, Gao Gong on the side interrupted immediately.

Unsurprisingly, Gao Gong received Xu Jie's death stare, but everyone present did not notice.

"Right now, a certificate for going to sea is worth 60 taels of silver! Only after completing fifty tasks assigned by the court can I get a complete certificate for going to sea."

"That is to say, every time you complete a task, you can get a reward of 2000 taels!"

"With such generous treatment, how dare this group of salt merchants have any objections?"

"If you want me to say, Your Majesty is still too merciful. It should be raised to a hundred times."

Seeing the intense discussion, Yan Shifan on the side immediately joined in.

Just when Xu Jie was about to speak out to refute, he only heard a burst of eager footsteps coming from outside.

A subordinate employee hastily entered the cabinet and reported to several people.

"Report to your lord, Eunuch Lu is waiting outside!"

"What, let him in!"

Seeing this, Yan Song at the side hurriedly ordered so.

Immediately after the people present looked at each other, they had a rough guess in their hearts.

"It must be His Majesty who sent Lu Fang here to inform the specific matters."

After the previous subordinate staff took the order, he left the room very quickly, and then welcomed Lu Fang into the cabinet with great respect.

"I've seen Eunuch Lu."

Immediately afterwards, under the leadership of Yan Song, several people saluted Lu Fang respectfully.

"You don't have to be polite, our family is here to deliver His Majesty's order."

Lu Fang waved her hand, signaling that everyone needn't be so cautious.

"Dare to ask Eunuch Lu, is there anything His Majesty wants us to do?"

At this moment, Xu Jie stood up and asked Lu Fang.

"Our family is not too clear. His Majesty only said that Mr. Yan Ge and Mr. Xu Ge should go to the Hall of Mental Cultivation and discuss with you if there is anything."

"Two, please!"

After Lu Fang finished speaking, she turned her eyes to Yan Song and Xu Jie, and made a gesture of invitation.

(End of this chapter)