The Prodigal Son

After chatting with Qin Yu, Jiang Ci had a brief chat with Luo Qingyi before taking her leave.

She had barely left when Feng Yingxu arrived.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Qin Yu took Feng Yingxu directly to the study.

Qin Yu poured Feng Yingxu a cup of hot tea and asked bluntly, "Have you heard about the imperial court's plan to promote Min salt and open up salt routes in Min?"

"Thank you very much, Doctor Qin."

Feng Yingxu picked up his teacup and smiled, "This matter and the rectification of the salt administration have already spread. Anyone in the capital with even a little bit of inside information should know about it."

Both of these are major issues!

Moreover, it was closely related to these businessmen, how could he not have received the news!

"Do you have any ideas?"

Qin Yu asked with a smile.

Ok?

Feng Yingxu's eyelids twitched, and he looked at Qin Yu with delight: "Doctor Qin, do you think my Feng family has a chance to become salt merchants?"

Hearing Feng Yingxu's question, Qin Yu couldn't help but smile.

Why do people always ask this question?

"You're not just wondering if you have a chance to become a salt merchant, you absolutely must become one!"

A smile appeared on Qin Yu's face. "You are the salt merchant appointed by His Majesty!"

What?

Feng Yingxu's eyes widened suddenly as he stared at Qin Yu in disbelief.

His Majesty decreed it?

When did the Feng family become so influential?

Imperial merchants plus salt merchants!

With these two identities, it would be difficult for the Feng family not to rise to prominence!

After recovering from his immense surprise, he quickly stood up and bowed respectfully to Qin Yu, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Physician Qin!"

He knew perfectly well that the Feng family didn't have that much influence!

His Majesty must have given the Feng family this opportunity because of Qin Yu.

You made the right bet!

I made the right bet back then!

If it weren't for the cooperation with the Qin family, how could such a good thing have fallen into his lap?

Indeed, choice is the most important thing!

"Don't thank me yet."

Qin Yu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said with feigned profundity, "Being a salt merchant isn't easy!"

Feng Yingxu's face suddenly stiffened, and he looked at Qin Yu somewhat guiltily: "Doctor Qin, I'm timid, don't scare me."

"I wasn't trying to scare you."

Qin Yu downed his tea in one gulp, then put down his teacup. "The salt route in Min County needs you to take the lead!"

"What?"

Feng Yingxu suddenly cried out in surprise, swallowing hard.

Should we let him take the lead?

Doesn't that mean he's going to become the top salt merchant in Min?

This……

This isn't just to scare him!

This is like a windfall!

Filled with excitement, Feng Yingxu grabbed a teacup and poured tea into his mouth to calm himself down.

Even so, his heart was still pounding wildly.

Seeing Feng Yingxu's excited expression, Qin Yu couldn't help but shake his head and smile, "Don't be too happy yet, this matter is not as simple as you think! Right now, all of the Feng family's other businesses must take a backseat, and the Feng family's transportation capacity must fully cooperate with the imperial court to open up the salt route in Min!"

"no problem!"

Feng Yingxu laughed heartily, "I know this piece of fat meat won't be so easy to get, but what can I do when I'm so greedy? Besides, isn't there still Doctor Qin?"

Although he didn't know much about Mindi, he understood that opening up the salt route wouldn't be so simple.

This involves various aspects such as connecting with government agencies, transportation, and distribution.

Transporting the salt out is just the most basic thing.

The most important thing is to build a complete distribution channel.

We must break the monopoly of salt from Hai and Yuan prefectures by making Min salt!

"I can't help you with that much right now."

Qin Yu gently shook his head. "Furthermore, you must keep control of the salt route you've opened up!"

"this……"

Feng Yingxu frowned slightly: "The imperial court probably won't allow it..."

"Just do your job; there's no need to worry about the imperial court."

Qin Yu interrupted him, "But there's one thing I must remind you: know your place and earn the money you're supposed to earn!"

Ok?

What does this mean?

Feng Yingxu pondered for a moment, then said solemnly, "Rest assured, Physician Qin, I will certainly follow your lead!"

"..."

Qin Yu's face darkened, and he immediately lost his composure: "That's not what I meant at all!"

"what?"

Feng Yingxu was taken aback, then asked with a forced smile, "Then... what does Doctor Qin mean?"

"I told you not to be like those greedy salt merchants!"

Qin Yu weakly rubbed his forehead. "Earn the money you deserve, don't resort to crooked means! If you're greedy, when your property is confiscated, won't all the money end up in the court's hands?"

Depend on!

I'm definitely not cut out for playing the profound one!

He even said he'd rehearse before talking to Shi Yi!

As a result, this guy completely misunderstood!

That's it!

Feng Yingxu gave an awkward smile, "Thank you for reminding me, Doctor Qin! I understand!"

"Good that you understand."

Qin Yu stood up. "Alright, that's all for now. Stay for a casual dinner tonight! I have to go and reorganize the salt affairs soon, so I don't know when we'll be able to drink together again."

"good!"

Feng Yingxu nodded, still unable to hide his excitement.

He knew in his heart that this was an opportunity for the Feng family!

We must seize this opportunity!

Whether the Feng family is qualified to sit at the table for a meal depends on this!

That evening, Feng Yingxu had a drink with Qin Yu at the Qin residence.

At the dinner table, Qin Yu briefly explained the current situation in Min Di to Feng Yingxu and also gave him some instructions.

After the meal, Feng Yingxu left the Qin family with a heart full of joy.

Whether it was from drinking too much or from being too happy, he felt like he was walking on clouds.

After seeing Feng Yingxu off, Qin Yu and Luo Qingyi returned to their room.

Knowing that Qin Yu had decided not to take Luo Qingyi with him, Nan Que'er spent more time with the two of them.

Knowing that he would soon be leaving the capital, Qin Yu naturally couldn't help but shower Luo Qingyi with affection.

The two were entwined for several times until Luo Qingyi was limp as a rag doll. Only then did Qin Yu stop his advances, hold Luo Qingyi in his arms, and savor the warmth of the moment while pondering to himself.

Luo Qingyi regained some strength, lifted her flushed cheeks, and looked at Qin Yu, who was lost in thought. "What are you thinking about, Thirteenth Young Master?"

Qin Yu snapped out of his reverie, pulled Luo Qingyi closer to him, and smiled, "Didn't His Majesty authorize me to choose two officials of the fourth rank or below as my deputies? I was wondering who would be most helpful to take with me..."

The people you bring must be useful and trustworthy.

Don't foolishly bring along someone who's colluding with salt merchants; that's like planting a spy next to yourself—that's utter nonsense.

Therefore, we need to carefully consider this candidate.

His current plan is to find an official from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Revenue to take with him.

One was in charge of auditing the accounts, and the other was in charge of investigating the case.

Luo Qingyi thought for a moment, then suddenly rolled over and lay on Qin Yu's chest, a hint of a smile appearing in her watery eyes. "I do have a suitable candidate; let's see if Thirteenth Young Master can take her away!"

"Who?"

Qin Yu was curious.

If she herself couldn't think of a suitable candidate, how could she possibly think of one?

Luo Qingyi smiled and said with a sweet, fragrant breath, "Shangguan Youyi!"

Upon hearing this name, Qin Yu was immediately taken aback.

She really dares to think that way!

Shangguan Youyi is Zhao Luan's right-hand man, so it's no wonder Zhao Luan would agree!

However, if Shangguan Youyi could really accompany me, it would definitely be of great help.

There is absolutely no doubt about this woman's abilities!