Before Zhu Di could walk out of the palace gate, he was called back by Xiao Hu, who had caught up with him, saying that the Emperor had something important to discuss.
Thus, he followed Xiao Hu back to the Hall of Heaven's Tribute.
Only Zhu Yuanzhang and Li Jinglong were in the hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw the two of them come in and called them to his side.
His gaze swept across Zhu Di, Li Jinglong, and Er Hu, and he said in a deep voice,"
"There's something I need the three of you to do. The Imperial Court and Zhu Ying are working together to open a salt factory. Li Jinglong will be in charge of the specific salt production. Erhu, you will be in charge of safety. Fourth, you will be in charge of the overall situation.”
"Zhu Ying's refined salt is priceless. Not only will we use it for Great Ming, but we can also sell it to the neighboring countries to exchange for warhorses from the grasslands. Whether or not we can learn his refined salt technology depends on you.”
The three of them facepalmed.
The emperor really wants to scheme against everyone. Don't you treat Zhu Ying as your eldest grandson?
You even schemed against Eldest Sun.
"Remember, do this quietly. The money you earn, go…go to the palace treasury.”Zhu Yuanzhang spread his hands.
When the three of them heard this, they secretly glared.
So the silver has flowed into your palace treasury and we didn't get anything?
"What are you staring at? Fourth Bro, you're my son, right? Li Jinglong, you have to call me granduncle.”Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Erhu.
"Erhu's life was given by His Majesty.”Er Hu hurriedly said.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in satisfaction and spread his hands at the three of them."Do you have any more questions?"
The three of them could only nod.
We don't dare to have any problems
You took all the advantages, and we did all the work.
Zhu Ying was still the best, able to share the profits with the Emperor.
"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived." The eunuch came in to report.
Zhu Ying waved at the three of them, and they retreated.
At the entrance of the hall, they met the Crown Prince Zhu Biao. The three of them greeted him politely and left in a hurry.
Zhu Biao looked at the three people who had left. He felt that they were mysterious.
……
Ghost Market.
On this day, the salt factory officially opened.
Zhu Ying brought Zhu Di, Li Jinglong, and Erhu around.
Erhu brought 500 Embroidered Uniform Guards with him, but they were all in casual clothes. Zhu Ying did not know that they were Embroidered Uniform Guards.
Li Jinglong explained that Er Hu and the five hundred people were here to protect the salt factory.
Zhu Ying did not think too much about it. He was more than happy to have a free bodyguard.
As for Zhu Di, he was purely here to join in the fun.
Zhu Di was shocked by everything in front of him. When the snow-white refined salt appeared in front of him, his face was filled with disbelief.
Night fell.
Zhu Ying brought them around the ghost market.
The current ghost market was regulated and orderly, with clean streets and bright houses.
The ghost market was bustling with people, and there was a constant clamor. The shouts of the sellers rose and fell. Under the dazzling lights, all kinds of vendors marked their goods. Among them, the most popular was naturally the food stall. A fragrance reached one's heart.
In front of some stalls, there were piles of silk, cloth, and all kinds of gold and silver utensils, jewelry, and jade.
"This is actually a ghost market." Zhu Di looked at it in surprise.
"You guys don't know, right? Nowadays, visiting the ghost market had become the favorite of the people in the capital.”Li Jinglong said.
Zhu Ying led them to a small stall and sat down.
The stall was roasting sweet potatoes and corn.
"What is this? Why haven't I seen it before?" Zhu Di and Erhu asked curiously. Can it be eaten?"
Li Jinglong, who had visited the ghost market before, introduced them."That long one is called corn. The one in the furnace is sweet potato. These are all specialties of the ghost business. They are very fragrant.”
They ordered corn and sweet potatoes.
As soon as she ate it, it was indeed fragrant and sweet.
"Boss, where did you get your corn and sweet potatoes?”Zhu Di asked.
"Our Sect Master got this. The mountains of the Ghost Market are filled with sweet potatoes and corn. We, Beggar's Sect, don't have to go out and beg anymore.”The boss smiled and pointed at Zhu Ying." He's our gang leader. Don't you know?”
In the Beggar's Sect, some people were farming on the mountain while others were doing business. No one went out to beg anymore.
Zhu Di turned to look at Zhu Ying, his eyes blazing."Brother, if you promote your corn and sweet potatoes, they can save lives. Then Da Ming wouldn't have such a severe famine.”
Zhu Ying smiled and spread his hands." I'm also testing it out in the Ghost Market first. It looks like it can be done. Naturally, I can promote it to the entire Ming Dynasty."”
Zhu Di slammed the table and said excitedly," This is a great contribution. If you report this to the Emperor, I think he can even give you the title of Marquis."”
Marquis?
Zhu Ying had never thought of this.
The main thing was that it was too dangerous to follow Zhu Yuanzhang.
"That's right, Brother Zhu, I'll bring some corn and sweet potatoes to see the emperor.”Li Jinglong clapped his hands." F * ck, you've done a great job again. In the future, the salt industry will definitely be settled."”
Zhu Ying thought about it and agreed.
It would be better if Zhu Yuanzhang could reward him. If he didn't reward him, it didn't matter.
This thing can save lives. I'll just take it as me transmigrating once and making a contribution to Big Ming.
"I've already said it in advance. If the emperor can bestow something, of course it would be good.”Zhu Ying said seriously," But I don't want to be an official in the court. I don't want to be an official.”
"Alright, I'll do as you say." Li Jinglong laughed.
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