The sunlight climbed up to the window frame and covered the light of candles in the dark room. Put down the secret stall in his hand, stretched his waist, and just stood up, the two wives appeared in front of him. One was holding a copper basin to wash his face, the other was holding a green salt willow branch, and a white towel on his arm. Seeing the tired husband, the two complained with distress: "There are so many things, we have to come little by little. We have to go all the way, and we haven't had a good rest, which will ruin our bodies."

Zhao Xing shook his arms, relaxed his muscles and bones and smiled at his two wives: "I am young and energetic and strong in fire. As long as I take a little rest and adjust, I will be another fierce dragon spirit."

The two wives blushed their pretty faces and spat, urging him to wash up quickly.

A basin of cold water and a clear green salt immediately restored Zhao Xing's spirits, and then said to his two wives: "I'll go to do a serious business today, so I won't go shopping with you."

Cui Yan Xiufen certainly knew that her husband was troublesome and did not blame him. The three of them walked to the lobby and their fifty subordinates would have been together, and they bowed to Zhao Xing and his wife together: "Young Master and Young Madam, I Want to Have a Sadness."

Zhao Xing and his two wives replied with a smile: "Everyone sat down to have a meal. Shouyi followed me to the Yan Jingyao, and the others accompanied the two wives to go shopping. Remember, don't disturb the people."

Everyone promised each other.

Zhao Xing looked at the Jinyiwei where the Jinyiwei was on duty. The Jinyiwei had already arrived, but today he brought two companions. Looking further into the hall, there were a few more guys who looked like Kong Wu.

Zhao Xing smiled helplessly: "It's a big deal."

After a simple breakfast, Zhao Xing went straight to the Yan Yan Censor's Office with a gift from the door.

It was indeed a wealthy yamen, and it was really extraordinary, but there were not many people waiting in front of the door, which seemed a little deserted.

Such a yamen full of oil and water have such a situation, which does not mean that people neglect him, but that they really cannot afford to climb.

The salt industry system of the Ming Dynasty was divided into two parts, one was the familiar open middle and the edge, and the other was the remnant salt silver release department.

Although the Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty did not allow salt tax to be collected at the beginning, the losses of the emperor's treasury were almost nothing, but there was a salt statutory course for real salt, that is, the remaining salt was taken directly to take out salt envoys from all over the country, sold for the official, and confiscated the treasury of the Ministry of Revenue.

But no matter what the two methods were, it was only a group of people - Ganghu. It was during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty. Because the officials did not have enough salt, the merchants could not receive salt for a long time, resulting in a lot of accumulation. In order to dispose of accumulation, the primitive law was implemented in the 45th year of Wanli. The salt obtained by merchants was compiled into the primitive book, divided into ten primitives, and each year was one primitive book, and nine primitives were introduced. The primitive book allowed all merchants to always be regarded as "broken book" and every year according to the old primitive school, and no names were allowed to join. Since then, the right to buy salt and sell salt belonged to the merchants and was inherited.

This is equivalent to monopoly.

Therefore, even if you have money and want to enter this industry, I'm sorry, you are not qualified. Therefore, the current situation has emerged. Although the salt inspector can make people get rich overnight, there are strange phenomena in front of the yamen.

Zhao Xing came to the yamen, handed over the book, which was a business card, and then gave the doorman a bag of silver.

The concierge weighed it, but curled his lips and threw it back. The meaning was very obvious and not enough.

"What is this yamen? It is the yamen of the Salt Inspection Censor. It is not a salt service, so it will not be accepted." Then he sat on the lazy stool in the doorman, picked up the teapot and drank it to his mouth.

Zhao Xing understood that Zhao Xing handed over the small bag again at that time: "It's just some yellow things, so please ask your brother to grind the soles of your shoes to run."

The concierge heard this and took the bag again, opened a gap slightly, and a golden light almost flashed his dog's eyes. He narrowed his eyes, nodded and bowed to Zhao Xing: "I'm sorry, uncle, the little dog's eyes look down. You always sit down, I'll go there quickly."

Before Zhao Xing could finish being humble, he was gone.

Before Zhao Xing could wait for anxiety, the gatekeeper ran back: "This master, the inspector is really not available, but I asked our master to move." Then he added: "Our master is much more effective than those officials. I have tried a lot of effort to tell him to see you."

Zhao Xing smiled: "The master is half a hall, so this grass man knows how to walk through various yamen." Then he took out a silver lesson and handed it over: "Young man is really concerned. When things are done, I will thank you even more."

The concierge laughed at the time, but he was even more respectful. He nodded and bowed in front and led the way into the yamen.

It was deserted outside the yamen, but there was a unique world inside the yamen. The layers of houses and halls came and went, and officials were busy walking through it. Everyone was not even interested in Zhao Xing who came in. This was enough to show that the yamen was very prosperous and prosperous.

In a small hall, Zhao Xing saw this master and when he saw Zhao Xing coming in, he didn't even owe him a butt. He glanced at Zhao Xing lightly and continued to drink his own tea.

Zhao Xing learned from the secret file of the Jinyiwei last night that this master had a very bad record. In the end, he was scheming and greedy, but he was fair in his work.

The so-called justice means that you will definitely do whatever you want with your money. You will do as much as you get, and you will be free from being deceived.

Zhao Xing smiled and took a cloth bag from Mao Shouyi and presented it with both hands: "For the first time I met Mr. I didn't have any gifts in a hurry. It was just a specialty from my hometown. Please accept it with a smile."

The bag was put on the table and made a gurgling sound. This sound immediately made the master's squinting eyes lit up, then he put down the tea bowl and ordered outside: "Give tea, please sit down, Master."

Zhao Xing smiled and explained: "Fifty taels of gold cannot be seen by the teacher. It is just a little gift for the boy. If he can get some tips for the teacher, he will still have a good reward."

The master immediately stood up and ordered outside: "Give good tea, please sit down by your seat."

Xiao Si stepped back after serving tea. The master introduced himself: "I am a surname Gou, and I came from Shaoxing. I have been with my master in various places for twenty years. However, this is the first time I have seen a young hero with such a charming charm as the young master. I am so lucky to meet him."

Zhao Xing has been in a high position for so many years, so he naturally has a calm and steady attitude while walking. Even if he deliberately hides it now, he can't hide it.

So Zhao Xingqiansun actually explained: "My father also served as an official in Beijing. Although he was forced to retire due to the frame-up of the eunuch party, he was strict in supervision. Because he had to supplement his family's income, he was ordered to do business and travel around the world. While he was taken care of by his father's colleagues, he often mentioned his fate and gained a lesson."

Master Gou nodded with a smile, but he got a lot of information from Zhao Xing's humble words. The first is that this little guy is from a prominent background. He was once a high-ranking official in the court, and his old subordinates were still distributed in various places. It seems that the new emperor ascended the throne and re-emphasized the old officials suppressed by the eunuch party, and he still has hope of coming out of the mountain.

Two, this boy entered the business journey, one was to do business, and even more so was to contact his son and his disciples and officials, preparing for his father to make a comeback. The first choice for business is salt industry, with unique vision and so broad but not ostentatious, which means that this person will win people's hearts and this son can be friends with.

With such a judgment, Master Gou became even more enthusiastic and asked with a smile: "Do you want to add a batch of salt?"

Zhao Xing nodded: "The benefits in the world are nothing more than salt. I am a big spending when looking for friends and visiting friends, so I have this choice."

"Can the young master be in the list?"

Zhao Xing smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Master Gou said oh, sat upright, spread his hands with apologetic expression: "I'm really sorry, this is difficult. People who are not on the outline cannot obtain salt."

Zhao Xing tentatively said: "The production of Yuncheng Salt Lake is not small. Can you squeeze out a little?" This is private salt.

Master Gou said in embarrassment: "Young Master, I don't know. Every year we have to complete the salt quota according to regulations, which has made us exhausted. In the past, there was still some salt surplus to increase the income of some salt courses for the Ministry of Revenue, but the weather in the past two years is also strange. In the past two years, the drought was severe and the salt lake was almost dried up, so there was no salt output. But the first year was a little better, but a heavy rain directly soaked all the salt that I had worked hard to make, so now there is really no salt." Then he reluctantly pushed the bag of gold to Zhao Xing, but the slow speed was slower than the snail.

Zhao Xing smiled and stopped him: "Sir, since he abides by the law, he will not force him. However, after a conversation with him, he felt that he really benefited a lot from his knowledge. I should regard this pack as the reward he received."

Hearing such a sincere gift, Master Gou stopped and smiled slightly: "Since that's the case, I'm ashamed of receiving it." Then he took out a handbook from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao Xing: "Although I can't help the young master due to the circumstances and rules, how can I not appreciate the beautiful scenery and historical sites of Yuncheng when I come from afar? Especially the scenery of Blood Lake is even more charming, but because it is a major salt field, it cannot be opened. This is my handbook. If you have free time tomorrow, you can take my handbook and go and have a look." Then he had a deep meaning and laughed.

Zhao Xing immediately stood up and took it with gratitude: "I'm going out to experience the experience, and I want to appreciate the great rivers and mountains of the northwest. I'm so grateful."
Chapter completed!