"Hu Xia is the place where the Salt Pond in the east of the river is located. In the past, Hu Xia was able to get rich by selling salt."
There happened to be a powerful official of the Xia State here. Helianding heard Yuan Fang mention Hedong Yanchi, and his expression suddenly softened and he nodded.
"That's right, the amount of salt produced in Hedong is several times that of other places."
"Everyone knows that salt ponds produce salt, but they forget that in the past, Qi State borrowed the benefits of fish salt, and its population increased greatly, making it a hegemon. Beiyan produces sea salt, and the main salt near the sea is lower than that of salt ponds. Salt stoves As soon as it opens, it is almost endless. The benefits of Yanchi are so great that everyone can’t imagine it.”
Yuan Fang continued to explain: "The white salt, black salt, Hu salt, Rong salt, smelly salt and other salts produced in Beiyan and Hedong Yanchi are not produced in any country, and even the Song Kingdom buys them at high prices. Needless to say, white salt, Bai Rukexue, Its taste is delicious, and the refined salt used by officials and His Majesty is black salt for abdominal distention and fullness, Hu salt for sore eyes, and Rong salt for sore and festering. Useful, more expensive than table salt…”
He Mulan wriggled her lips a few times and remembered something.
Salt water has been used as a disinfectant until modern times when the medicine is incomplete. When the salt is not purified, it is also normal that it is rich in various minerals and disinfectants.
As a medical student, He Mulan had learned how to purify coarse salt.
Although hydrochloric acid, barium chloride, and sodium carbonate solutions cannot be found now, she does know which minerals contain these ingredients, and some of them can even be derived from salt, such as barium chloride salt.
But she doesn't know if the science and technology of this matter has been developed and can be accurately purified. After all, she has never heard of the pile of salt that Yuan Fang mentioned in modern times, and she does not dare to underestimate the crystallization of the wisdom of the working people.
The iron weapons of the Gaoche Man were in no way inferior to those of her time.
The coal used by Gaoche people to make iron can only be produced by the coal mines in Jinshan outside the customs, and it is called "fire" to protect the secrets from generation to generation.
But where is Pingcheng
Pingcheng is located in Datong, Shanxi.
When it comes to what Shanxi produces, except for vinegar, everyone thinks of coal bosses.
At this time, people use charcoal instead of coal, because coal will produce a lot of poisonous gas when it is refined, and if it is used carelessly, it will lead to death. The inside of the gate is not like the outside of the gate. There are many trees and there is no shortage of charcoal materials, so everyone uses more economical Greener and safer charcoal.
Without pressure, there is no power, and naturally no one has studied the role of coal.
But Gaoche people can only use coal to make iron, and cow dung does not have such a high temperature, so Gaoche people have mastered the rough technology of using coal as fuel. Ironmaking will become better.
He Mulan could explain everything as long as she opened her mouth, but she was hesitant to say anything, and finally closed her mouth.
These words, let's talk to Tuoba Tao when there is no one there.
He Mulan really didn't dare to think about whether it was progress or cruelty to promote the iron-making technology of this era to make weapons more sharp.
Yuan Fang was still boasting at this time: "… Beiyan Yanmei, there are many salt ponds in Beiliang, in addition, Liang domestic gold, silver and jade, further west, the Western Regions and Daqin produced crystal cups, agate plates, and glazes. Bowls, red jade, spices, and fine wines all circulate in Beiliang, and if Beiliang is won, there will be countless trade items, and the road to trade can also be smooth…”
"Yanzhi Mountain produces rouge, and the Song Dynasty and other places all use Yanzhi Mountain's rouge as the best, and the demand is huge..."
"People can't go up to the place where Jiuquan hangs on all sides, but looking at the flames like cast bronze, gold must come out of the mountains..."
"Tuyuhun produces ghee, the ghee is very thick, and the summer puff pastry does not need utensils, it is placed on the grass and it will not disperse, and it is very good to make the ghee. One dendrobium cheese is more than enough for the ghee, and it is welcome everywhere..."
Yuan Fang was still talking about the goods that could be bought and sold in various places. Tuoba Tao and others including Helianding suddenly showed strange expressions, and He Mulan even stopped drinking:
"Hurry up and say no more, as you say, after we have beaten Beiyan, we will fight with Beiliang, after we have beaten Beiliang, we will fight with Tuyuhun, and after we have beaten Tuyuhun, we will open up trade routes. The production in the Western Regions is so good, do we still need it? And then lay down the Western Regions…”
"Isn't your Majesty's ambition to unify China known to the whole world? If not, why would the Song Kingdom act like this to dissipate the great wealth?"
Yuan Fang asked with a smile, "Isn't what I said not what Your Majesty was thinking?"
For a while, everyone except Helianding wailed.
Because they knew that Tuoba Tao would definitely be persuaded.
Sure enough, Tuoba Tao was so excited that he called out the names of his ancestors several times, and then nodded: "Yes! Cui Taichang once said, 'Even though the kingdoms fall, it is better to have them in the pocket'! Now that Western Qin has been acquired, although I can't get the goods from the Liang Kingdom, but the trade routes in the Western Regions are open, Duke Pingyuan, you are really my nobleman!"
Excited, he hugged Helianding's shoulder and slapped it vigorously. Helianding, who was slapped backwards, bared his teeth, because Tuoba Tao's strength was simply too great.
In a dilapidated and barren place like the Western Qin, if Helianding saw that he could use the Western Qin as a springboard to attack Beiliang, and he could do business with the Western border, why would he risk great danger to fight it down as capital for his promotion
Now that Tuoba Tao was so happy that he even said the words "noble person", Helianding was instantly satisfied, but he pretended to be indifferent and hummed:
"Your Majesty will remember this sentence in the future, and it will not be in vain for me to work hard."
Gu Bi smiled wryly, he knew that the reform of the "Three Chiefs System" would not come so soon. Because of Yuan Fang's words, the suzerain's supervision and protection system has become a less critical matter. Instead, the problems of private officials and businessmen, such as fake loans, blocked business roads, poor production, and insufficient population, have been placed at the forefront.
However, to solve the root of these problems will shake the forces of various places. This is a very dangerous thing for a country that has not yet been stable and has only been established for a few decades.
In this way, there is only another way to solve the problem of national taxation and official salaries by increasing national income, reducing dependence on local suzerains, and daring to take risks to shake the country's capital.
Doing business and obtaining a large amount of foreign wealth through business is indeed a way to obtain wealth with the least impact on the country.
That's why Yuan Fangcai said that if you want to make money, you have to spend money first.
What is the most expensive thing to do? That is war.
Only by winning the battle and conquering Beiliang and Beiyan can we truly make internal and external communication and goods accessible. At that time, when the north was pacified, only merchants would dare to do business with peace of mind. Otherwise, there would be wars everywhere, who would dare to set foot there
Thinking of the war, Tuoba Tao, Helianding and Gu Bi all turned their heads to look at He Mulan for a while, seeing that He Mulan was at a loss.
And Di Yefei, who was standing beside He Mulan, seemed to be stunned by what he saw in the hall today, and he never broke away from his deep thoughts.
Everyone looked at He Mulan because He Mulan had never been defeated since the battle!
It seems easy to say, but the three of them are veterans who have fought for many years, and they are both civil and military people. Naturally, they know what the words "never defeat" contain.
Some famous generals who are not in the world are indeed brilliant, but even the most brilliant generals have had several small or large failures.
And He Mulan seemed to be the darling of the heavens. Every time he played, the weather, the location, the people and the people all prevailed, and he was even lucky enough to make people jealous!
Fighting sometimes depends not only on morale, materials, and abilities, but also on the mysterious and mysterious "luck". How many miracles can there be such a young general who is in the Wei state now with "good luck" in full swing
He is only in his early twenties, how many battles he can fight in his life! Even if a military commander's most prosperous combat period is at the age of forty, he still has nearly twenty years to go to war!
Thinking of this, Gu Bi and Tuoba Tao even had the urge to tremble with excitement!
How lucky is Dawei!
Helian Ding, who was on the side, was low on his own Chinese years and was about to pass away. He is now more than 30 years old, and among military generals, he is already considered a "veteran".
Too old Tuoba Tao may not easily send him to the battlefield, the symbolic meaning is greater than the role of the battle.
At this time, He Mulan, like Gu Bi, was also fighting the issue of Beiyan and Beiliang. The dialogue between Yuan Fang and Tuoba Tao was like a beautiful "national policy question", which benefited both He Mulan and Di Yefei a lot.
However, what surprised He Mulan even more was Cui Hao's terrible political vision.
Before she entered here, Cui Hao had already pointed out through Di Yefei's mouth that the current situation of Dawei could not stop the war at all, so once a war broke out, the country should not be chaotic. the best time.
His predictions and judgment on Beiyan's salt production are so precise that he is not even like Yuan Fang, who has traveled from south to north. result.
Why can't such a "state scholar" be used by Tuoba Tao with all his heart and mind, and must be involved in the "Battle between Buddhism and Taoism", "Scholarship and Imperial Power", or even "Xianbei People and Han People"
Or is it really according to what he said, his background and status have already become his "obstacles", making him unable to abandon everything and wholeheartedly plan for Tuoba Tao, and can only be loyal to the "big picture"
If this is the case, then it is Tuoba Tao's biggest loss.
In the past dynasties, how many can be called "unparalleled national scholars"? Tuoba Tao was fortunate enough to get one, but he could only get most of him.
Tuoba Tao and Gu Bi looked at He Mulan together, the young emperor immediately laughed arrogantly and said, "With this famous official and good general, why should I worry about injustice in the world and uncertainty in the country? Hua Mulan is the first. Such a natural warrior to assist, and you, Yuan Fang, who can be called a 'celebrity', appears, even if I sit on thin ice, isn't this the best reward God has given me?"
Gu Bi sighed: "Your Majesty is generous."
Helianding can be considered to be conquered by this big belly, Abu, the generous emperor, smiled and nodded: "Your Majesty is really a man!"
Even Yuan Fang, who thought he was going to die, had hope because of Tuoba Tao's admirable attitude. Although he has only been the head of the Yuan family for a few days, since he is the head of the family, he naturally has to take responsibility for the whole clan. Once he is truly appreciated, the Yuan family can also escape the danger, at least not end in a miserable end!
Tuoba Tao seemed to sigh, repeating the names of "Hua Mulan" and "Yuan Fang" again and again. Due to his continued excitement, Tuoba Tao looked a little tired, but the tiredness did not enter his eyes. He looked at Yuan Fang and sighed:
"Although it sounds strange to ask, I really want to ask, are there many suzerains like you?"
He is only the second son of Wubi!
Yuan Fang smiled: "I don't know what talents I have. I'm just a businessman who runs a family business and lives hard under His Majesty's rule."
Tuoba Tao laughed when he heard the words. This sentence is equivalent to a disguised answer. There are indeed many people like him, and all of them live under his rule, but they are not official.
Yuan Xin had hope of life in his heart, and he began to return to the smoothness of the past, and there was no trace of flattery.
Yuan Zhe, the suzerain, had the right vision. Compared with his brother, who was pure and kind, tough-tempered, but cowardly at heart, Yuan Fang indeed possessed the "capacity" to be the suzerain who guarded the common people in all aspects.
Once the "prejudice" was abandoned, Yuan Fang began to do his best to plan for his own side.
"The way of doing business is complicated, but if there is a country's support, a simple three-year-old can do it well. But the solution I offer cannot be completed within a few years, because now Hedong Yanchi can only provide domestic supply. What is needed, Beiliang and Beiyan are vassal states that belong to our country, and their teachers are unknown. Before this, the south must not be chaotic, and it is even more impossible to fight against Song, otherwise, they will be attacked by the enemy, and they will not be able to win with the smallest loss."
Gu Bi said with a smile: "It's easy. What happened to the Yuan family, and even the detailed works sent by Song before, are enough to deter Song. I, Wei, have already stood on the stand of justice, regardless of Song. Our country has reasons to go out whenever the country wants to act, so the country of Song does not dare to act rashly. On the contrary, after getting the news, the country of Song should immediately send envoys to repair the damaged friendship between the two countries and re-sign a covenant that is more beneficial to our country. ."
Tuoba Tao is also a genius in diplomacy, he immediately laughed and said: "This is a very easy thing to stand on morally. After all, we all have evidence and testimony. Although we don't know whether Liu Yilong is really a prince of benevolence and righteousness, But as long as he consistently looks like that, that's enough, isn't it?"
Yuan Fang smiled, happy that he might serve in the future with the most outstanding talents in the world.
Until this time, Tuoba Tao and the others seemed to remember that there were many ministers waiting outside the hall, and even Tuoba Tao remembered that He Mulan and Di Yefei must have come to ask for a meeting for some reason. voice inquiry.
He Mulan smiled and shook her head: "It seemed like a big deal just before we entered the palace, but since Yuan Fang and His Majesty's words, it has become a trivial matter."
She pushed Di Yefei, and the two complemented each other and repeated Cui Hao's words, emphasizing the conclusion that "the reform should not be done too hastily".
After hearing this, Gu Bi showed the expression "He's such a genius, it's a pity that we always love and kill each other", and praised repeatedly regretfully.
On the other hand, Tuoba Tao touched his face and said triumphantly: "Of course I know that the reform cannot be rushed, but if I don't say so, why would they be in a hurry? If I say reform today, they will try to postpone it until tomorrow, but In my mind, it's just the day after tomorrow. If it wasn't for Yuan Fang's plan to enrich the country, I would be satisfied as long as I could reform the law, and it would be much better than my estimate later!"
Hahaha!
He Mulan laughed heartily.
She guessed right, and with the character of this Majesty, she really did something like "Ah, what do I want to do, what do you have to do for me, what? You said later, then alright, I will be later".
Because his purpose has always been to force others to say "you can do it" instead of "do it right away"!
What a cunning politician!
Gu Bi seemed to have a deep understanding of Tuoba Tao's unpretentious political tactics, because this His Majesty had fooled this powerful minister many times by using "I want to go to the army personally".
However, the civil and military people of the Manchu Dynasty did not know which of the words of His Majesty was a joke and which was serious, because His Majesty can really do things like taking dozens of people out of Beijing to "inspect"! When they attacked Xia Guotongwan, everyone was scared to pieces, right
'Which monarch could wear a woman's skirt and slip off his clothes and knots on a city wall in plain sight after winning a war? '
Gu Bi roared wildly in his heart.
'They have it! Tuoba Xianbei has created a freak! '
Tuoba Tao was in a happy mood, and Helianding's fief was in the Western Qin Dynasty. When he learned that the Western Qin Dynasty would become a "false way" to conquer Northern Liang and an "artificial way" for doing business in the future, he felt relieved.
Anyone who knows that their fief is about to become rich will feel the same way.
In this way, it can be said that everyone is very happy, and even Di Yefei, who has never shown a smile, smiled, because he finally didn't have to worry about how to explain to Cui Hao and Hua Mulan.
The problem has been solved because the problem has become a problem on hold.
***
When Tuoba Tao still asked Su and Jun to send Yuan Fang back, but took care of him carefully, Gu Bi and others knew that they could finally start the great court meeting.
Many officials outside had been waiting for more than an hour, and various discussions and rumors spread like wildfire, and many people related Tuoba Tao's abnormality to He Mulan's entry into the hall.
This is too conspicuous for He Mulan, but the guess is actually correct. If He Mulan hadn't captured Yuan Fang and returned, maybe this guy would have died under the hoofs of the army that conquered the Yuan family, or he would have been like seven or eight years later. Play the game "Collect Orchid" in Nandi.
How could she be so stupid back then! How rich should a businessman who can afford so many orchids be able to buy all the goods of "Mrs. Di Ji" at will
How could this Yuan Fang be a lustful fat man who only knows how to make money!
He Mulan sadly watched Yuan Fang leave, completely unable to understand why Yuan Fang had grown so fat in middle age, even though he was still a handsome young man.
Could it be that he is the kind of physique that will gain weight even if he drinks water. When he was young, he was consuming a lot of travel, and later the biggest exercise was "bed/on exercise"
He Mulan somehow felt that he knew the truth.
Although this big court meeting was held a little later due to unspeakable reasons, it still ended smoothly, but when the court meeting ended, it was already past noon, so that when it came to the later time, everyone’s belly was full. The sound is like a drum, one after another, it is very spectacular.
At this great court meeting, although some people proposed to cancel the "suzerain supervision and protection system" with a new system, it was rejected by Tuoba Tao, meaning that it should not be rushed, and we will talk about it after the winter slack.
As for the "three chiefs" system, it has never been mentioned, and naturally it has not caused any reaction from the suzerains or officials from Wubi.
Cui Hao stood in the line of Wenchen, and bowed his hands to He Mulan in the distance, with a grateful smile on his face. Although He Mulan was ashamed, but intuition was that there was something wrong, and there was a lot of his own reasons, so receiving this thank you was not considered to be the most honorable, so she accepted the gift with a smile.
Cui Hao's every move was watched by countless people. He showed his favor to He Mulan, and naturally many people paid attention. In addition to the many changes in this day, many people re-evaluated He Mulan, and even to her Di Yefei, who was behind him, looked at it with great interest.
Among the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, there were almost no young people like He Mulan who came from a clan general and stood behind the Xianbei clan, who first offended Han Chen and then seemed to have a good relationship with him.
If it wasn't for them all knowing that He Mulan's personality was indeed upright and depended entirely on Tuoba Tao's protection, they would probably have thought that he was an upright character, but in fact he was a powerful character with exquisite appearance.
Fortunately, although Li Shun and Cui Hao are in-laws, the two have always been at odds and have different political views. , let them know that they were teased by Tuoba Tao again.
Of course, Tuoba Tao dared to call Di Yefei, He Mulan, Li Shun and others to come to the government, because he was sure that they would not or dare not spread what they heard today.
If there were some rumors outside, He Mulan would not doubt it, only Li Shun and Di Yefei were unlucky.
The great court meeting continued until the afternoon. When everyone left the palace, Cui Hao even invited He Mulan to be a guest at the Cui Mansion for the first time in history. He Mulan refused because of "the parents are in a bad health", so he had to leave with Di Yefei.
As for how to deal with Di Yefei after returning home, He Mulan can only say...
I believe in you, you can do it!
He Mulan left the palace in a calm mood, rode her own horse, and led Chen Jie, who was starving outside the palace, to rush back, rushing back to eat.
But when he arrived at the gate of Changping Square and saw the crowd of people in darkness, He Mulan couldn't hold back any longer, and immediately exclaimed:
"My God! How come there are more people than yesterday! Didn't someone send someone to reply to my grandpa and mum tired and sick!"
Chen Jie's face was also ugly.
A BMW like Yueying can "fly over", but his horse has no such ability.
He Mulan rode a horse and stood at the entrance of Changping Square. Seeing that there seemed to be more and more carriages and horses behind him, he couldn't help but grit his teeth and shake the reins again, heading towards the road where he came!
"General! Where are you going, General!"
Chen Jie shouted behind He Mulan.
"Enter the palace!"
"What?"
'Do what? '
He Mulan galloped away first.
Naturally, I learned from a few people hugging their thighs and crying and crying...
"Go to His Majesty for help!"