In the silent hall.
Yang Yi's gaze was like a knife as he looked at Yu Wenshu with a faint smile.
Yu Wenshu was silent.
The atmosphere was heavy and depressing.
Yang Guang sat high on the dragon throne, but he did not say a word. He only watched everything that happened in the hall indifferently.
After a long time…
Yu Wenshu finally said slowly under the watchful eyes of everyone,"The Crown Prince's words are beneficial to the country and the people. I privately think that the official salt management proposed by the Crown Prince has its merits!”
There was an uproar!
In the silent hall, the hearts of these officials seemed to have exploded. They looked at Yu Wenshu in shock.
They never expected Yu Wenshu to agree with Yang Yi's point of view.
This was equivalent to Yu Wenshu handing over the salt pond and salt well in the hands of the Yuwen family!
Although this was something that could not be helped, Yu Wenshu's boldness still shocked many people.
Yang Yi narrowed his eyes. He knew that the salt pond and salt well would return to the hands of the imperial court, but he did not expect Yu Wenshu to be so happy.
He was indeed a formidable figure.
Yu Wenshu had already regained his composure. He looked at Yang Yi coldly and squeezed out a smile on his cold face." Your Highness is young and promising. You're also courageous and determined. You'll definitely become a wise ruler in the future.”
"Duke Xu is too kind." Yang Yi smiled.
He cupped his hands at Yang Guang and said,"Father, I think we can immediately issue a decree to take back the salt rights of the whole country and let the government directly manage it."”
Yang Guang's gaze swept across the crowd coldly." Do you have any objections?”
Everyone looked at each other. Even the dumbest person could tell that this was a father-son duo.
Their opinions were not important at all. Yang Guang had already made up his mind.
Everyone had different thoughts, but on the surface, they cupped their hands and said,"We have no objections."
Yang Guang nodded." Since that's the case, we'll follow the Crown Prince's instructions. From today onwards, the sale of smuggled salt is prohibited. Those who violate it will be killed without mercy!"”
"Yes, Your Majesty…" Everyone bowed.
At this time, although there were many small-scale rebellions in the local areas, the Great Sui remained calm overall.
Yang Guang was the emperor, so naturally, no one dared to disobey his will.
After the decree to prohibit the sale of illegal salt was passed down, it caused a sensation among the people.
Many salt merchants were stunned.
They relied on selling salt to accumulate a strong net worth, and even saved up a huge foundation.
Now, the imperial court was actually going to ban the sale of smuggled salt?
All the prefectures and counties in Great Sui were shaken.
This was especially true in the Jianghuai area. This was a famous salt field, and countless salt merchants were here.
In remote areas, the prestige of the Salt Gang was higher than that of the local government.
Yuwen Clan.
"Father, this Yang Yi is too arrogant! He had just become the Crown Prince, yet he was already putting his hand on salt. His eating manners were really too ugly.”A man who looked somewhat similar to Yu Wenshu said coldly.
He was Yuwen Shu's eldest son, Yuwen Huaji.
Yu Wenshu's eyes were slightly closed. He was not young anymore. As an elder of Great Sui, he had made a lot of contributions to Great Sui.
Yu Wenshu muttered," This Crown Prince is brave and resourceful. Don't underestimate him. This time, he proposed to ban the smuggling of salt. There must be Yang Guang's intention behind it. It seems that our Emperor has long had his eyes on salt."
Yuwen Huaji sighed and said," A large portion of our Yuwen clan's annual income comes from salt profits. Now, we have to hand over the salt pond and salt well. It's no different from cutting our own flesh."”
Yu Wenshu's weathered face revealed a trace of complicated emotions." A strong man has to cut his own wrist. My Yuwen family can still hold on. Although the court is in turmoil, we must not be the first to stand out.”
Yuwen Huaji gritted his teeth and could only face reality helplessly.
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Taiyuan.
At the Tang Public House.
A handsome young man was frowning as he looked out of the window.
"Shi Min…" A pleasant voice sounded.
Li Shimin turned around and smiled,"It's Third Sister…"
In front of him, a beautiful woman stood quietly.
Her skin was fair, and her amber eyes had a lustrous luster. Her long black hair was draped behind her, and there was a trace of heroism between her brows.
"Why is Shimin standing here alone in a daze?" Li Xiu Ning asked with a smile. Could it be that you're thinking about the matter of daddy introducing you to a noble daughter today?”
"I can't hide anything from Third Sister." Li Shimin smiled bitterly.”
Li Xiu Ning smiled and said," You've already reached the age to get married. Father has already taken a fancy to several noble ladies from aristocratic families. What do you think?"”
Li Shi Min muttered," I won't hide it from you, Third Sister. I don't have much thoughts about marriage. How can people like me decide on marriage?"”
Li Xiu Ning's eyes flashed with a hint of craftiness." Oh, right, I almost forgot. You seem to have an engagement.”
Li Shiming was stunned, but he quickly reacted," Third Sister, you still remember?"”
"Of course, the Zhangsun Clan and my Li Clan had a good relationship back then," Li Xiu Ning said with a smile.”
"But since Zhangsun Sheng's death, the Zhangsun Clan has declined. We haven't been in contact for so many years. I wonder how the auxiliary machinery is doing now?"”
"I thought you were still thinking about your fiancée," Li Xiuning said mischievously.”
"We haven't even met each other, and the so-called engagement was just a joke made by the elders. Who would take it seriously now?" Li Shiming smiled bitterly. Third Sister, why do you have to tease me about this?”
Li Xiu Ning smiled and then changed the topic,""Shimin, do you know that Yang Guang recently found a son and is now the Crown Prince of Great Sui?”
Li Shi Min raised his eyebrows." I've heard about it. Why did Third Sister suddenly mention the Crown Prince?"”
Li Xiu Ning's beautiful eyes revealed a trace of seriousness." Father just received news that Crown Prince Yang Yi advised that the sale of smuggled salt should be banned and that the government should directly sell it. Yang Guang has already agreed.”
" What?!" Li Shi Min was stunned.
Of course, he knew the significance of salt to the court, and he also knew the profits of the salt industry.
By now, the Great Sui had already formed a huge net of interests, including many officials of the imperial court.
Yang Guang's actions would probably offend countless people!
"His Majesty built the Grand Canal and conquered Goguryeo thrice. He is extravagant and extravagant, and now he has his eyes on salt. I'm afraid the Imperial Court will be in turmoil."”
Li Xiu Ning smiled slightly." The Imperial Court has long been beyond cure. Whether or not they did this, the result would be the same. On the other hand, the Crown Prince made such a huge commotion as soon as he took the throne. He's either hopelessly stupid or a true hero.”
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