As soon as Zhou Zhoulang left Yangzhou on his front foot, Tang He arrived with his people on his back foot.
In addition to the people from Yushitai, Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice, Tang He also brought five hundred forbidden troops.
Because there were too many people, they were stationed directly outside the city.
With the presence of these five hundred forbidden troops, the assassins who appeared every once in a while disappeared in an instant.
Tang He and Yang Heshu said: "Originally we only brought fifty imperial guards, His Majesty gave us a soldier talisman, thinking that if something happened, we could mobilize the local garrison, but we didn't expect that we would encounter two assassins along the way."
"After we wrote the letter, His Majesty directly asked the five hundred imperial guards to rush over quickly, and we arrived together."
Regardless of the small number, 500 people are still carefully selected imperial troops. Let alone the salt field, they will not be afraid even if the entire Yangzhou garrison is turned against them. the power of soldiers.
Tang He rolled up his sleeves and said, "Come on, let's talk about where do we start?"
Yang Heshu smiled slightly and said, "I know where they hid the official salt."
Tang He raised his eyebrows, gave a thumbs up and said, "Based on this alone, they won't be wronged."
Tang He and Sanbu carefully investigated for a period of time, and after checking some situations, on a quiet night, their people worked together and directly took over the places where the official salt was hidden, including the officials in charge of various salt farms...
Hiding official salt is corrupting ink official salt and using it as private salt, not to mention that Yang Heshu also found out the number of fake official salt transactions they had made in the past few years and embezzled ink salt tax.
Each one is enough to kill.
The situation in the south of the Yangtze River is changing, but the news spread very slowly, and Qingzhou still doesn't know anything.
As autumn approached, more and more people came to buy salt. After Bai Shan asked about the origin of the people, he kept those who were close to Qingzhou, or introduced them to Shouguang County;
Those close to Laizhou, he recommended to Laizhou;
If it is closer to Dengzhou, he recommends going to Dengzhou.
Of course, he wouldn't let people take the trip in vain. Wouldn't that ruin the reputation of Beihai County
So he always invited people from Laizhou and Dengzhou first, and asked them to bring their own salt by the way. As soon as the salt buyers arrived, he would introduce them to each other.
As for how they traded and how they were dragged to Laizhou and Dengzhou, he didn't care.
Bai Shan was so friendly, he not only arranged for teaching and training, but also arranged for after-sales service, which really surprised the magistrates of Laizhou and Dengzhou.
Then the governor of the two states couldn't help but said to the county magistrate under him: "No wonder he has a bright future at such a young age, it's just that this kind of heart is rare in the world."
What can the magistrates do
He could only nod his head again and again, "Yes, yes."
Zhou Zhoulang met many people behind Bai Shan.
Originally, he should have gone back to the capital a long time ago, and the speed of going by sea is much faster. If he seized the time well, it would be enough to go to sea again before the end of the year.
But after drinking that night, although he didn't suffer from insomnia, he didn't plan to return to Beijing. Instead, he started traveling between Longchi and Longchi in the county under the banner of protecting Zhou Man and Bai Shan.
At the beginning, he planned to lead people to guard the county seat, but after following Bai Shan for two days, he found that they had not only guards, but also yamen servants following them when they traveled. .
Reassured, he was unwilling to be lonely again, and ran to Longchi every now and then, firstly to sell some of the goods in his hand, secondly to look at the shops on the other side of Longchi to buy something, and thirdly to come back from The merchant will buy some things he thinks are easy to sell.
He ran up and down happily. Recently, Bai Shan was keen to lead the officials who came to buy official salt to walk around. Longchi Wharf, one of the economic pillars, was one of the most important cares.
He especially likes to recommend buyers to take the official ship back with salt, which is not only fast but also safe.
Xuzhou Caimai, who followed along all the way in a daze, looked at the pier in bewilderment. He was heading west. What sea route was he taking
Is it necessary to take a boat to Cangzhou, Pingzhou, and then go back to Xuzhou from there
Zhou Zhou Lang followed behind Bai Shan and met many people.
Although he can't see any use for the time being, it's like he doesn't understand why Bai Shan keeps bringing people to see his Guantian Zhuangzi.
You know, these are officials who buy official salt, not farmers.
Zhou Zhoulang bumped into his brother-in-law, and said in a low voice: "You're wasting your time and money, I heard you like to invite people to dinner?"
Bai Shandao: "There are a lot of pigs and chickens raised in Guantian Zhuangzi. I have to find a good market in advance. Although the county can consume them now, the harvest will be more in the future, and I will definitely not be able to consume them by then."
He said: "Like Qizhou, Yanzhou is close to our Qingzhou, if they are willing to buy these things from our county..."
Even if the salt farm is later taken over by the Salt Transport Department, his Guantian Zhuangzi can generate a lot of income and can do many things.
Zhou Zhoulang: "It's a pity that pigs and chickens are not easy to carry, otherwise I can take them out for you. If you sell them along the way, you will definitely make a lot of money."
The meat quality of castrated pigs and chickens is indeed better, and it is easier to grow meat for slaughter, saving a lot of food.
Bai Shan put his hand on his shoulder and said with a smile: "Fourth brother, actually I think it's okay, I won't talk about chickens, but pigs can be driven away like cows..."
Zhou Zhoulang took his hand down, "Don't, don't fool me, can pigs and cows be the same? I just need to bring some grass or beans in the car with the cows, and it's not good to eat some grass on the road And keep them alive."
"But the pig, if I don't feed it well, believe it or not, it will lose all the meat you have raised so hard." Zhou Zhoulang said: "Eat pork depends on the fat, if the meat is not Didn't I smash my hand?"
Bai Shan had never raised pigs before, so he just watched the excitement, so he didn't think about it, and was dumbfounded, "Then my pork can't be sold?"
"Not really," Zhou Zhoulang said after a moment of deliberation: "Didn't you say that Qizhou is close to Qingzhou? You sell it in Qingzhou first, and then slowly sell it to Qizhou. Do you have so many pigs? The two states should be consumed, right?"
Bai Shan slumped his shoulders and said, "I think it's okay, but everyone is reluctant to eat meat, so what can I do if they don't buy it?"
Thursday Lang: ...
Bai Shan sighed.
Zhou Zhou Lang hesitated and said: "I remember that pork is cheaper than other meats. Rich people may not like pork, but people from ordinary families, even poor people don't buy it?"
Bai Shan: "They don't know the beauty of pork, and they are reluctant to buy meat. When they really have to buy meat, they would rather choose high-priced chicken and mutton that will not make mistakes."
Zhou Zhou Lang touched his chin and said, "Then just let them know the beauty of pork."
Bai Shan thought for a moment, then raised his eyebrows at him.
Zhou Zhoulang smiled and said: "Let my sister-in-law use pork to make some meat dishes and put them on the side of the booth, and give them a taste. They will naturally know the deliciousness of pork."