"My lord, something has happened."
Tian Feng hurriedly cupped his hands and bowed.
Liu Chen wiped the cement on his hands and said calmly,""Yuan Hao, don't be impatient.”
Tian Feng cupped his hands and said,
"My lord, the Yuan family has joined forces with the surrounding aristocratic families to block the resources of our Chang Mountain.”
"Right now, food, salt, and other resources are difficult to enter our Chang Mountain! Food was not a problem for the time being, but the problem of salt was very serious and needed to be solved urgently!”
"Also, the Yuan family is putting pressure on the Zhen family. Our batch of ironware and horses that haven't arrived yet might go down the drain.”
Upon hearing Tian Feng's words, the surrounding Qushou and Guo Jia's expressions changed. Even the guards and officials of the Smithing Academy were shocked!
Although they had found a salt mine, the mineral salt could not be eaten or purified. The toxins on it would cause greater problems for the body if used for a long time.
However, if they did not eat salt, the human body would have no strength. It would be a fatal blow to the people and soldiers.
However, they vaguely remembered that Liu Chen had once said that he had a way to solve it.
Because of this, everyone looked at Liu Chen with hopeful gazes, their expressions filled with anticipation!
Liu Chen did not disappoint them. He smiled faintly and said,"I believe that House Zhen will make the right choice!
"As for the problem of salt, there is no need to worry. This king has a way to purify the poison in the mineral salt.”
Everyone instantly relaxed!
If someone else had said that, they would still have some doubts. But Liu Chen's words made them believe him without a doubt!
The earth-shattering changes that had happened in Chang Mountain during this period of time was the best proof!
" My lord, if that's the case, then let's not delay…" Tian Feng looked at Liu Chen and said,""Why don't we solve the salt problem today?”
If this matter was not resolved, Tian Feng and the others would not be able to sleep or eat in peace!
"Fine." "How's the salt mining going?" Liu Chen asked.”
Compared to the open-pit mining of iron ore and coal mines, salt mines needed to be tens of meters or even hundreds of meters underground.
Therefore, there was no news until now.
The official in charge immediately cupped his hands and said,
"According to the mine news sent by the messenger pigeon today, the salt mine has already extracted the bittern and is extracting the salt through steaming.
"We also got mineral salt near the surface, but it was thick and had a lot of impurities. After trying it, the toxic substances in the salt were extremely harmful to the human body!”
Liu Chen nodded and said,"In that case, let's go to the salt mine. This king will teach you the purification method. This is the real salt-making method!"”
Everyone was excited!
However, they quickly reacted and immediately arranged for people to be on guard!
The purification method that Liu Chen had imparted to him was a secret that could not be leaked!
"Ahem…"
Guo Jia finally cupped his hands and said,"Your Highness, I have something to report to Magistrate Ju!”
"Oh, what is it? Tell me?"
Liu Chen asked Guo Jia curiously.
Qiushou also asked curiously,""By the way, Fengxiao, His Highness has just promoted you to a chief official!”
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will never forget it!”
"I've already finished counting the forfeitures from the great clans…" Guo Jia cupped his hands again.
As Guo Jia explained, Liu Chen suddenly remembered.
In the case of Yuan Fu's corruption and bribery, a wide range of great clans were implicated, almost all of the great clans in Chang Shan were caught in one fell swoop.
Liu Chen did not kill them and made them pay the fine!
The lighter penalty was ten times the fine, and the heavier penalty was twenty times the fine!
In reality, this punishment was already extremely terrifying. Almost all the wealth of those great clans was confiscated.
At the same time, it also caused the great clans to flee Chang Mountain.
"…Your Highness, apart from the land in the hands of the commoners, all of Changshan has been taken over by the Prince's mansion.”Guo Jia concluded.
Liu Chen was satisfied.
After the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, the Decree of Grace, and the private ownership of land, although he was the King of Changshan, not all the land in the Changshan Kingdom belonged to him.
Now, after the Yuan Fu corruption and bribery case, the aristocratic families were confiscated in one fell swoop. It could be said that he had returned to the Imperial Residence and become the true King of Chang Shan.
"Speaking of which, this king still has to thank the Yuan family!”
Liu Chen smiled and said,"After the salt is refined, send a pound for the Yuan family to enjoy."”
Everyone burst into laughter!
Without the involvement of Yuan Fu's corruption and bribery, Liu Chen also had no excuse to solve the problem of Chang Shan's land and aristocratic families in one go.
This kind of magnificent feat of killing three birds with one stone naturally had to thank the Yuan Family!
"The confiscated land can be used to grow sweet potatoes and potatoes. Once the Forging Academy's waterwheel and fertilizer are mass-produced, they can be put to good use.”
"Yes, sir! This subordinate will obey!"
Ju Shou, Tian Feng, Guo Jia, and the others cupped their hands in agreement.
"Your Highness! Our Smithing Academy will definitely do our best to produce the components of the water carriage and the fertilizer and use them in planting!”
"Don't forget the cement and red bricks.”"Horseshoes and stirrels also need to be produced." Liu Chen reminded.”
"Yes, sir! This subordinate will arrange for people to carry out the division of labor!”
After the administrative matters were settled, Liu Chen looked at Guo Jia and asked,""Fengxiao, how has life been in Chang Mountain during this period of time? Still hanging around brothels and pleasure boats?"
"Ahem…"
Guo Jia blushed and said,""Your Highness must be joking! During this period of time, Jia was busy with work and had no intention of indulging!”
"Don't be too indulgent, but don't be too conservative! You have to know how to balance work and rest!"
Liu Chen smiled and said," Fengxiao, I have high hopes for you. I hope that you and I can fight side by side in the future and work together for great things!"”
Liu Chen's words made Guo Jia's expression change, and he suddenly understood.
"Your Highness, I can already see that Chang Mountain's future is immeasurable. Your Highness's future is immeasurable. I hope that one day, you and I will be able to achieve great things together.”
Guo Jia cupped his hands and bowed, extremely respectful and solemn!
Jushou and Tian Feng stroked their beards and smiled.
"Very good, let's go to the mine.”Liu Chen stepped onto the carriage.
Ju Shou handed over the administrative affairs to Guo Jia, and the chief official himself was equivalent to the secretary of the county magistrate. Then, he left with Liu Chen.
Tian Feng didn't return to deal with political affairs and left with Liu Chen. If the problem of salt was not solved, he would not be able to sleep or eat in peace.
The officials of the Blacksmith's Academy followed suit. All the results of inventions and creations were within their jurisdiction.
The surrounding guards surrounded him.
Guo Jia stood at the entrance of the Blacksmith's Department and watched Liu Chen and the others leave. His expression was no longer as awkward as before. Instead, it was filled with righteousness!
"It seems that Your Highness has already seen that the world is bound to be in chaos. As expected, great minds think alike!”
Guo Jia sighed.
During this period of time in Chang Mountain, he had seen too many unbelievable things. It also made him feel the incomparable vitality of Chang Shan.
And all of this was brought about by Liu Chen, the Prince of Chang Shan!
Liu Chen's intelligence and strategy, as well as his handling of internal affairs, made Guo Jia gasp in amazement!
This was a lord whose intelligence was on par with his, but whose internal affairs were enough to kill him!
This also made Guo Jia determined to be loyal to Liu Chen!
"This is my true lord!”
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