Domineering Daming

Before Zhu Xu could finish comforting him, the patrolling salt censor stood up and said loudly: "Recently, the price of salt in the capital has more than doubled compared to the past, and outside the capital, especially in Jiangnan and other places, it has also increased by no less than [-]%. I invite the emperor to open the salt ban in order to stabilize the price of salt."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

As soon as Xunyan Yushi's words fell, seven or eight ministers stood up and "seconded".

"This is the first wave of temptation?"

Zhu Xu's expression remained unchanged, he shook his head secretly, his eyes swept over several people, most of them were from the Donglin Party and came from Jiangnan.

Seeing that he didn't speak any more, Zhu Xu's eyes showed majesty, and he said in a deep voice: "I remember the last time I reported that there was a lot of salt that was unsalable, and I asked for a tax cut. Why did the price of salt increase in just a few days?"

Zhu Xu's voice fell, and Chen Liangxun stood up during the incident and said: "The emperor said, the salt merchants from all over the country knew that the imperial court banned the salt fields, so they hoarded their goods and drove up the price of salt, resulting in a shortage of salt goods everywhere. Please open the salt ban and curb the price of salt."

Zhu Xu frowned, and said: "Since it is an illegal salt merchant who is driving up the salt price for huge profits, what countermeasures do you have?"

The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were startled when they heard the emperor's words.

The patrolling salt censor quickly stood up again and said: "Your Majesty, the root of this matter is the salt ban. If you want to cure the root cause, you need to open the salt ban."

"The minister also agrees, and I hope that the emperor will put all the people first and open the salt ban."

"The minister seconded the proposal and asked the emperor to open the salt field to release salt."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

Chapter 201 Mountainous Pressure

This time, there were more than [-] people who seconded the proposal. The momentum was majestic, and the pressure rushed towards Zhu Xu who was at the top like a mountain.

King Xin frowned slightly, Gu Bingqian's face remained motionless, Sun Chengzong's expression was slightly fixed, Wei Guanghui's mouth was smiling, Yang Lian's expression moved slightly, and no one spoke.

The neutral courtiers looked at the Donglin party members who stood up, and glanced quietly at Fu Changzong, but they were also indifferent.They also felt that the right thing to do was to lift the salt ban as soon as possible, and if it was delayed, it would really cause chaos.

Fu Changzong raised his head to look at Zhu Xu, Zhu Xu shook his head slightly, his eyes fell on Zhu Youjian who was in front of him, and said, "Brother Xin Wang, what do you think?"

Zhu Youjian was startled, but he still stood up and said to Zhu Xu: "Qizou the emperor, Minister Ni of the Ministry of Punishment has a solution."

Ni Wenhuan had discussed this matter in Xinwang Mansion a long time ago, and when he heard the words, he came out and said: "Qizuo the emperor, I think that not only the price of salt, rice and grain, but also the prices of all things related to the common people are soaring, illegal profiteers are hoarding goods. Oddly enough, price hikes have caused the people to live in dire straits, and material discussions are boiling. The minister suggested that a new price department be set up in the Ministry of Households to strictly control prices related to people's livelihood, and the evaluation of officials from all over the country should also be included in the evaluation of the Ministry of Officials. Anyone who breaks the law will be severely punished."

The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were all stunned. They were clearly discussing the matter of salt administration, but now they have shifted to the price of goods. However, this matter is aboveboard and upright, and they cannot allow them to refute.

Zhu Xu looked at Gu Bingqian and said, "What did the cabinet say?"

Gu Bingqian is an old fox. Although he can't see the details, he still guesses that this matter is probably a double act between the emperor and Xin Wang.

He stood up and said calmly: "I have long wanted to do this, so I can implement it."

Zhu Xu nodded and said: "Okay, then the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Officials will deliberate and draw up a statement, which will be reviewed by the cabinet and will be published to the world."

"According to the order!"

Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu stood up at the same time and bowed to accept the order.

After the two retreated, they looked at each other quietly, with smiles on their lips.

Zhu Xu glanced at the ministers who hadn't reacted yet, and said, "Next..."

"Your Majesty!" Suddenly, Yang Lian took a step and said loudly, "Your Majesty, the high salt price is imminent. I believe that the salt ban should be lifted as soon as possible to stabilize the salt price. I hope the Emperor will approve it."

Yang Lian stood up like a signal.

The members of the Donglin party stood up one after another, and from Zhu Xu's perspective, it was almost a straight line.

"I agree with Master Yang's words."

"My minister agrees."

"The minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

When King Xin saw it, his face sank.In his opinion, it was not the ministers who persecuted the emperor in this way.

Gu Bingqian looked up at Zhu Xu, walked out with his head lowered, and said in an old and forceful voice: "My Majesty, I believe that the salt ban should be lifted as soon as possible, otherwise the price of salt will not be equal."

Zhu Xu looked at Gu Bingqian with cold eyes.

Gu Bingqian lowered his head and couldn't see it, but he was also worried.However, with the money in his pocket, and the fact that this time was indeed related to state affairs, in his opinion, Zhu Xu would not have any doubts about him.

After Gu Bingqian finished speaking, Wei Guanghui also stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I also believe that the Yan government should not be delayed, and should be restarted as soon as possible, so that Xia Yan cannot be missed."

"I think what Gu Ge said is true, and the salt ban should be lifted as soon as possible."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

Following Yang Lian and Gu Bingqian, the party members lined up one after another in an orderly manner. This time it was not a dozen or twenty people, but most of the court!

Zhu Xu swept his eyes, and there were nearly a hundred people!

The rest are either neutral or believe in the king. There are only three people who belong to the emperor Zhu Xu, Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, and Zhao Han.Naturally, it doesn't count that Ni Wenhuan and Wang Shaohui are "undercover agents" now.

King Xin looked back at Manchu Wenwu, a surge of anger welled up in his chest, and a stern look flashed in his eyes.

Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and others also frowned, and almost half of the courtiers demanded that the salt ban be lifted, which meant that the resistance to Zhu Xu's push for a new salt policy was greater than expected!

Zhu Xu tapped on the table with both hands, looked around, and thought to himself, "It seems that we need to take some strong medicine."

He raised his head slightly, and just as he was about to speak, a servant appeared at the gate, hurried forward, and said loudly: "My Majesty, Master Ye is asking to see you outside the palace."

Zhu Xu's words were stuck in his throat, his eyes narrowed, and then he smiled slightly and said, "Xuan!"