Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 174 The Origin of Salt
The Kaizhong system and the rampant salt permits complement each other. These two evils of the empire must be solved together.

Chen Ce had thought carefully about how to solve the long-standing problems of the Kaizhong system and the proliferation of salt permits a long time ago.

To solve it, you need to set up a big chess game.

Since Zhu Houzhao has already raised this issue, it is time to let Zhu Houzhao get involved and help him clear out some future roots.

If it is not resolved now, after Chen Ce's death, it will accelerate the financial crisis within the empire and the conflict between the big bureaucrats and businessmen on the one hand, and the imperial power on the other.

"Little brother, can this salt permit really cause such a big crisis?"

Chen Ce nodded and said, "In fact, the crisis has already emerged, but the court has suppressed it because it cannot solve it."

"But the Kaizhong system is in name only and the salt permits are rampant."

Zhu Houzhao didn't believe it, but his father never told him that, right?

He wanted to go back and ask Emperor Hongzhi.

Naturally, Chen Ce did not stop Zhu Houzhao. Things would not be resolved in one step. He decided to wait until Zhu Houzhao figured out the seriousness of the matter.

Of course, now is not the right time.

Because Chen Ce Station’s business has not yet been fully established.

The post station was also an important part of his plan. He had originally planned to wait until the construction of the post station was completed before he began to guide Zhu Houzhao to pay attention to the Kaizhong system and the proliferation of salt permits.

However, since Zhu Houzhao mentioned it now, Chen Ce just told him about it first.

Once the post stations are set up, it will be a good opportunity to implement Chen Ce's overall plan and completely solve the problems of the proliferation of salt permits and the burdensome Kaizhong system.

The Ming Dynasty had been gone for half a century, and the original Kaizhong system was no longer suitable for the current national conditions. It was time for a change.

After Zhu Houzhao left, Chen Ce went to find Liu Hong.

Liu Hong rented a small courtyard not far away, as he couldn't always live in the mansion.

During this period, Liu Hong has been planning the post station business, but it seems a bit difficult.

Chen Ce needs to find him a quick-witted helper.

He thought of Tang Yin.

I just don’t know whether Tang Yin has recovered from the blow of the fraud case.

Chen Ce went to Xu Jing's villa, and Xu Jing told Chen Ce that Tang Yin had changed a lot and was now working in a newspaper in order to pay him back.

Chen Ce exclaimed "Ah", he really didn't know that Tang Yin actually went to the newspaper office.

Xu Jing asked in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Chen Ce shook his head and said, "Nothing, I'll go find him."

Xu Jing said: "It seems that it is difficult to enter the backyard of the newspaper office. It seems to be under closed management. I will go with you to take a look. I should be able to get Bo Hu to come out by giving him some money."

"It doesn't have to be that troublesome."

Chen Ce didn't say much. Since Xu Jing wanted to follow, then let him follow.

Not long after, Chen Ce arrived in front of the Shuntian Newspaper Shop. The newspaper had been renovated and now the entire newspaper office occupies a much larger area. The front yard is the shop and the back yard is the office space for reviewers.

When Wang Defa saw Chen Ce coming over, he hurriedly asked, "Boss, how come you have time to come here?"

Chen Ce felt a little embarrassed. As a hands-off boss, his job was quite easy, but Wang Defa had to suffer. Seeing how busy he was, Chen Ce felt a little sorry for him.

But on second thought, since he is paid so much, he should be busy. I can't let him do it for free.

"Is Tang Yin in there?"

"Ah? What Tang Yin?"

Xu Jing said: "He used a pseudonym."

This was a compromise solution used by Xu Jing. He couldn't really let Tang Yin in using his real name.

Wait! Xu Jing looked at Chen Ce in surprise, and then asked uncertainly: "Mr. Chen, is this your newspaper?"

Chen Ce said calmly: "Yeah."

amount.

Xu Jing didn't know what to say at this point. He didn't even know that the newspaper was Chen Ce's property!
"Teacher... um, Master Chen, why are you here?"

Wang Defa said: "This is the owner of the newspaper."

Tang Yin: "Ah?"

Chen Ce came to the middle hall and motioned Tang Yin to follow him. Then he glanced at him and asked, "Are you willing to be buried here forever?"

Tang Yin has become much more low-key. People need to experience things to grow. This blow may not be a bad thing for Tang Yin.

Even though Chen Ce had been heartless to him before, he was always thinking about Tang Yin.

Tang Yin said calmly: "This is not considered burying. Find something to do. You can earn money by doing it during the day. Go back to review your books at night. There will be fewer disputes. It's good to live a plain and busy life."

"Alas, I was young before and didn't know these truths. I always had to be hit hard before I could understand and grow up."

"Although this price is high, I am lucky to have my teacher... Master Chen to save me. Otherwise, my life would be ruined. What reason would I have to be so arrogant?"

Xu Jing was very happy. He was really happy to see that his friend did not sink into despair.

Chen Ce was also very pleased. In history, Tang Yin was devastated by the fraud case and his entire life was ruined.

There is still hope for Tang Yin now.

However, he will only stop taking one subject for three years. He can take it again in six years. Having hope is better than anything else.

Chen Ce nodded seriously and said to Tang Yin: "I would like to ask you to help me with another thing."

Without waiting for Tang Yin to speak, Chen Ce said, "I am running another business. It has just started and I need someone to help me."

"If you are willing..."

Tang Yin immediately said: "I do!"

Chen Ce said: "It will be a bit difficult in the early stage, and you will be very busy, but I will also increase your salary accordingly."

Tang Yin said: "Okay!"

Looking at Tang Yin's red eyes, Chen Ce was confused for a moment, not knowing why he was crying.

In fact, it is very easy to understand. Tang Yin understood Chen Ce's good intentions. He was very proud of Chen Ce before, so proud that he seemed to look down on this teacher.

Although Chen Ce said when he saved him it was because Xu Jing gave him five thousand taels of silver.

But does Chen Ce care about this little money? His newspaper business is so good that he doesn't want to cause trouble. How could he be willing to save himself for five thousand taels of silver?

After all, he is still fulfilling his responsibilities as a teacher, but he does not act like a student.

Chen Ce's quality of repaying evil with kindness moved Tang Yin from the bottom of his heart.

Because I understand, I am even more moved by what my teacher does.

It’s a pity that he lost his teacher. Even though it was just a title, lost is lost.

He can now do anything for Chen Ce again, even if it is just a small thing, he will put in his utmost effort!
"it is good!"

Chen Ce didn't want to be fussy and didn't have much time, so he took Tang Yin directly to find Liu Hong.

He asked Liu Hong to show the plan of the post station to Tang Yin. They could discuss many things and come to him for advice if they had any disagreements.

With the joining of Tang Yin, the construction of the post station was much faster. After all, he was Tang Jieyuan, and his IQ was beyond doubt. He was much smarter than Liu Hong, the rough guy.

From setting up venues, recruiting laborers, purchasing transportation vehicles, building outlets in various places, renting houses, allocating manpower, etc., Tang Yin was able to carry out everything in an orderly manner.

(End of this chapter)