I Don’t Want To Be the Emperor

Chapter 562 Salt and Iron Franchise

Tan Fei wanted to cry after hearing this.

 He is just an ordinary guard!

 Mr. Hong’s thoughts are their thoughts.

 Anyone who has his own ideas is called "talkative" by the manager.

 Hong had already been sent away by Manager Hong.

Who dares to seek death?

 However, since Prince He had "raised something", he had to express it himself.

 Isn’t this not giving face?

After hesitating again and again, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, although I have read some books, my knowledge is still shallow. I just heard your Majesty read a poem once, and I was shocked."

“If you don’t know how to speak, don’t speak. What good poem can I write?

 Soy sauce poem? "

 How can Lin Yi not know what his level is?

Praise him for his good poetry?

 This is not a flattery slap on the horse's leg.

“I don’t dare. I really heard it from the prince’s mouth: After collecting hundreds of flowers and turning them into honey, for whom does it work hard and for whom does it taste sweet?”

Tan Fei can’t tell you what he’s suffering from, and he didn’t tell you what you wrote!

 “Oh, so it’s this one.”

Lin Yi did read this poem.

 Just to show off in the brothel.

Tan Fei saw the prince nodding, and then followed up, "There is another song, and my subordinates also remember it clearly: The earth in front of the door is covered with clay, and there is no tile on the house. Ten fingers are not stained with mud, and the scales live in the building."

The poem is a good poem, but the occasion for reading it is wrong.

It is a bit disgraceful to lament that people’s livelihood is so difficult in a land of fireworks.

“Damn it, you remember it so well and memorize it so easily, and you still tell me that you haven’t read the book?”

If ordinary people heard this poem, they would not understand it at all, and they probably wouldn’t even know what the words were.

However, Lin Yi reacted immediately.

Most of the officials and palace guards came from well-off families.

 After all, practicing martial arts costs money, and it costs a lot of money, which is not something ordinary poor people can afford.

Tan Fei, who has a good family background, has followed the path of being both civilized and military.

“Your Majesty, I barely attended a private school when I was a child.”

Tan Fei filled Lin Yi's glass of wine again, "It just gives me a headache when I read the book. I'm not good at studying. When my father saw that I was obsessed with martial arts, he let me learn martial arts and no longer expected me to take the top prize."

Lin Yi glanced at Tan Fei, who was as strong as a calf, and said with a smile, "There really is no number one scholar with your looks."

This guy has obviously practiced routines, but his body is similar to that of a boxer, with tendons all over his body.

 Sometimes, Lin Yi was not very happy to walk with these guards.

Especially the nearly two-meter-high Leikai Mountain, it is no exaggeration to describe it as a man with an iron tower.

Standing in front of him, I looked as weak as a chicken.

 There is no harm without contrast.

 He can't help but sigh, why is the gap between people bigger than the gap between humans and dogs?

 “What the prince said is,”

Tan Fei boldly raised his glass and said, "I would like to propose another toast to the prince."

There is no fear of heaven or earth, except for the sudden appearance of Manager Hong who hides in the dark.

 If they say the wrong thing, the prince will not care, and the manager will not let them go.

 This is the rule.

 The rules are for the “servants” to follow.

 The manager made it clear.

In the end, if someone commits a crime, the manager will let you die clearly.

“In the afternoon, through chatting with the fellow villager, I finally understood the truth again: backward industrial productivity will inevitably lead to backward agricultural productivity.”

Lin Yi didn't care whether Tan Fei could understand or not, he once again said with emotion, "Ankang City is one of the richest places in the world. I didn't see a few decent iron tools. I was originally curious why the people didn't use axes and hoes. When cleaning up corn stalks, the axes and hoes I saw on the road were all rough and of poor quality.”

Tan Fei really didn’t understand the first half of what he said, but he understood the second half and couldn’t help but say, “Your Majesty, I didn’t see any decent plowshares along the way.”

"Salt and iron are currently the pillar industries of our Daliang Kingdom. The advantage of specializing in salt and iron is that it can bring a lot of tax revenue, but the disadvantages are also obvious. The official ironware only focuses on output, and most of the ironware produced are large agricultural tools with little use. , not suitable for farmers at all.

Moreover, the cost is high, the quality is low, selection is not allowed, purchase is inconvenient, and force is bought and sold. The price of government-run salt and iron is so high that many poor people cannot afford it."

The more Lin Yi thought about it, the deeper his frown deepened, "I really want to cancel the Iron Organ Camp."

He now understands more and more why people burn mountains to open up wasteland.

  Without iron tools as tools, fire attack is the most efficient method.

 I also understand more and more the difference between the so-called raw land and cooked land.

 As for salt, he doesn’t want to cancel it.

 Even in modern society, this is an important source of finance and taxation.

Salt and iron are the foundation of the country. Tan Fei did not dare to answer the question and only said with a smile, "It is a courtesy for me to do the first thing."

“Forget it, let’s go back and let the cabinet study it. Government-run ironware workshops must be reformed. At least they must be responsible for their own profits and losses, let go of ironware experience, allow private capital to enter, and let everyone compete on a single platform,”

Lin Yi seemed to have made up his mind, "This broken ship in Daliang must have the courage to sink it."

 “The prince is wise.”

Tan Fei's heart skipped a beat.

If you and the prince really do this, there will probably be another **** storm in the court.

“This king wants to realize the freedom of iron tools for the people, and then the freedom of food. Without innovation in agricultural productivity, the people will never have enough to eat.”

However, Lin Yi is not too optimistic and is still prepared for a long and hard struggle.

He remembered clearly that even in modern times, the steel industry had developed tremendously. During the Republic of China, China's steel output seemed to be only a few hundred thousand tons.

In this feudal society, including iron slag, if there were 40,000 tons a year, it would make you laugh out of your dreams.

 And most of it had to be supplied to the army.

 The income of the people is even more pitiful.

Tan Fei did not dare to answer any more words, so he could only stand up and continue pouring wine for Lin Yi.

Lin Yi was so drunk that he fell asleep after drinking the last glass of wine without washing up.

Tan Fei quietly covered him with a quilt, quietly closed the door, and exited the room.

Lei Kaishan floated down from the roof, stood in front of Tan Fei and said, "Is the prince asleep?"

Tan Fei nodded and said, "Sleep."

Lei Kaishan joked, "You are so respected by the prince that you can actually drink at the same table."

　　“You **** thing don’t open any other pot or pick up any other pot,”

Tan Fei glanced at Lei Kaishan and whispered, "Is your injury still not healed?

 How long have you had it? "

 He had to admire Liang Yuanzhi's methods, he could actually injure Lei Kaishan so seriously!

 It has been nearly two years since I have been practicing this!

 There is still a root cause of the disease!

"snort,"

Lei Kaishan said bitterly, "I'll make him look good sooner or later."

"Why bother,"

Tan Fei sighed and said, "Liang Yuanzhi will be released soon. There will be nothing good to gain from fighting with him. Besides, your sister has already married him and we are a family, so why bother."

Lei Kaishan snorted coldly, "I don't dare to have such a good sister-in-law."

Tan Fei said calmly, "You are also ambitious, so it would be good to have more than one person helping you. From my point of view, the two of you can turn conflicts into friendship and work together."

 Lei Kaishan said, “Who wants to work together with her?

 Lao Tzu and him are at odds with each other. "

How could he not be angry when his beloved sister became someone else's concubine?

 “You still can’t let go of your dignity,”

Tan Fei smiled and said, "Being friends with him will only do you good, no harm."

"benefit?

 What benefits can I ask for? "

Lei Kaishan said disdainfully, "I don't have any ambitions. I just want to save enough money to go back to Sanhe for retirement."

Tan Fei glanced at him and said, "If you are really determined, I respect you as a man."

 Everyone has been cooking in the same pot for so many years, who doesn’t know who the other is?

Lei Kaishan is a man who has a strong ambition for fame and fortune, otherwise he would not be aggrieved because Han Deqing became the commander of the bodyguards.

 Most of the undercurrents among the palace guards today were caused by Lei Kaishan.

If it weren't for Manager Hong's pressure, Lei Kaishan might have done something wrong to Han Deqing long ago.

"snort,"

Lei Kaishan snorted coldly and said, "The people from Jizhao'an have entered Ankang City. Maybe their spies are in the dark. Be more alert at night, otherwise I won't know how I will die."

 After saying that, he nodded on his toes and jumped onto the roof again, holding the big knife and staring at the cold moon in a daze.

His Lei Kaishan will definitely not be content to be inferior to others.

Lin Yi woke up before dawn.

His mouth was thirsty. As soon as he got off the ground, the door opened. Tan Fei came in and poured a glass of water for Lin Yi. He smiled and said, "My lord, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

 “I can’t sleep anymore. I drank too much last night and didn’t eat much food. I’m so hungry.”

Lin Yi yawned after drinking a glass of water.

 “My subordinates will arrange for breakfast.”

Tan Fei quickly retreated.

After a while, he walked in with a tray and said, "Your Majesty."

Lin Yi looked at the fried dough sticks, porridge, and steamed buns in front of him and couldn't help but sigh, "They all smell delicious."

I couldn’t help but eat it all, and finally patted my belly and said, “I’m full.”

At this moment the morning glow is rising.

Lin Yi stood at the door of the inn. He was hesitant to go left to continue westward or to go east to go home.

Lei Kaishan said, "Your Majesty, if you go further to the southwest, you will reach the boundary of Jizhou."

Lin Yidao, "Then where are you after Jizhou?"

Lei Kaishan’s heart skipped a beat, “Of course it’s Jinzhou.”

 “Jinzhou?”

Lin Yi waved his hand and said, "Let's go to Jinzhou to have a look. I miss my third brother."

"yes."

Lei Kaishan was not qualified to object, so he helped the prince and the prince get on the donkey and headed west.

Going through Rongcheng, passing Yingzui Mountain, five days later, we arrived at the border of Jinzhou.

 Thousands of miles across the fertile fields, there is a golden wheat field, like a carefully woven brocade, stretching over the vast land.

Lin Yi nodded with satisfaction and said, "The people are still able to farm and are not homeless. I don't know if it's Shen Chu's credit or my brother's credit. It's just a good thing. No wonder the security in Ankang City has improved these days. "

Tan Feidao said, "Your Majesty, my subordinates have made the decision without permission. Flying pigeons sent a message to Pingcheng. I also ask Your Majesty to be safe and be greeted by the army."

There is a large army stationed in Jizhou, and the prince is safe, but Jinzhou is a war-torn place and must be guarded against!

If something goes wrong, these people will be killed!

 “Damn it, I can’t stand such a cold weather.”

Lin Yi slapped the donkey's **** directly, and the donkeys took the lead and headed straight for Pingcheng.

Tan Fei and Lei Kaishan looked at each other, helpless and could only follow closely behind.

 Fortunately, in the evening, a group of iron cavalry was ushered in, led by Shen Chu's powerful general Jin Bo.

 Under the **** of cavalry, they arrived under the tall city wall of Pingcheng three days later.

The tents stretch to the sky, and the flags are like the wind. Shen Chu's 100,000-strong army laid waste to Pingcheng, the capital of Jinzhou, like an iron barrel, not even a fly could fly out.

 “The regent is a thousand years old!”

Screams shook the sky, smoke and dust billowed, a piece of black iron armor shone brightly all over the sword, Lin Yi suddenly became heroic, and said loudly, "Pingsheng."

 Suddenly, my state of mind was different.

 “Thank you, Prince Regent!”

 After shouting loudly, Shen Chu straightened up, walked to Lin Yi and cupped his hands and said, "This subordinate is incompetent, please punish me."

“We will settle old accounts later, and I want to go to bed first.”

Hurrying for days, my iron-clad body cannot hold on.

What's more, Lin Yi is not made of iron.

 He is just an ordinary person.

Shen Chu welcomed him into the big tent, but he ignored him and slept until the next night.

 After washing up, there were plates of delicious food in front of me.

 “You are having a good time.”

Lin Yi couldn't help but joked.

Shen Chu felt nervous, but when he thought about his temper with the prince, he was probably really joking, so he didn't take it seriously anymore, "Your Majesty, it's been a long journey, and many of my subordinates have been negligent. Please punish me."

“Who the **** is going to punish you?”

Lin Yi rolled his eyes and continued to chew on the leg of lamb, "Tell me, what's the situation in the city now?"

Shen Chudao said, "The Holy Lord's letter of persuasion to surrender has been fired into the city by my subordinates, but King Yong still holds back his troops."

 If it had been anyone else, he would have attacked it long ago.

 But this is the brother of the prince!

If you don't talk to the prince, who dares to let the prince and the prince be known as "brothers fighting against each other"!

 So these generals have only been besieging but not attacking.

 “He is very patient.”

Lin Yi had eaten and drank enough, patted his belly, and left the tent.

The setting sun was shining brightly, Lin Yi looked at the tall city wall bathed in the setting sun, and said with a smile, "That's not right, there is such a big movement, there is no reaction inside, right?"

The soldiers' loud shouts frightened the birds in the mountains and forests so much that they dared not return to their nests, not to mention King Yong who was always aware of what was going on outside the city.

Shen Chu said, "Your Majesty, my subordinates will call for formation right now."

 “Shout a fart,”

Lin Yi smiled and said, "Where's the cannon? Bring it out and let me see the sight of the flames soaring into the sky."

 “Artillery Battalion!”

With Shen Chu's loud roar, signal flags danced all over the sky.

Before Lin Yi could react, he heard a burst of cannon fire.

The dust was flying under the city wall, and the officers and soldiers of King Yong on the city wall were running back and forth, with swords and guns standing there, without any panic.

"My brother is indeed a good soldier."

As his words fell, a tall figure appeared on the city wall, overlooking him.

“Third brother, long time no see. My brother misses you so much.”

Lin Yi raised his head and said.

"You came."

King Yong said calmly.

"I am coming."

Lin Yi thought of the ancient dragon body and returned easily.

 “You shouldn’t have come.”

King Yong continued.

“Brother, have you read too many novels?”

Lin Yi was even more confused.

 (End of this chapter)