What reward?

Can't we use the word "reward"?

Although the two have similar meanings, the former sounds like a superior rewarding a subordinate.

Although Zheng Nian'er became Emperor Yongcheng's favorite concubine, in her heart, she always felt that she and Emperor Yongcheng were equal.

She didn't talk about human rights in vain, regardless of the hierarchy of the feudal dynasty.

Instead, she felt that she and Emperor Yongcheng were "husband and wife", and there was no distinction between who was superior and who was inferior!

However, now is not the time to worry about this.

Zheng Nian'er thought that when the salt-drying method she proposed really helped Emperor Yongcheng and let him know that Zheng Nian'er was not just a beloved concubine or a harem woman, but a virtuous wife who could assist him, Emperor Yongcheng would naturally know how to respect him.

she!

It's a pity that reality did not give Zheng Nian'er this opportunity!

In other words, those aristocratic families are not as "good" as Zheng Nian'er imagined before.

Emperor Yongcheng got the detailed method of making salt from Zheng Nian'er, and was preparing to arrange for his confidants to go to the seaside to circle the beach and dry the sea salt. Chaos arose in the Gyeonggi area.

"It's bad! All the salt merchants' shops in more than a dozen counties around the capital are closed!"

"In just one day, Jingzhao Mansion caught dozens of disputes over salt!"

"...Your Majesty, there is no salt in the palace!"

"There are also the South Camp and the North Camp. The soldiers cannot eat salt and have started to make trouble. If they are not dealt with in time, the camp may be blown up!"

In the court, officials jumped out one after another to report the matter.

The first few things didn't seem that critical.

Although Emperor Yongcheng's expression changed, he was not too panicked.

However, when he heard that there was going to be trouble in the two military camps stationed in the capital, his heartbeat accelerated instantly.

Immediately afterwards, officials from the aristocratic family headed by Wang Yuan began to submit memorials one after another.

Their memorial was written with sharp words and went straight to the core of the incident - the reform of the salt administration!

Why did the salt merchant's shop close?

Of course, I am not relying on my own self-respect. I am a small business, and suddenly a harsh tax burden was imposed. I really couldn't afford it, so I had to close down.

People couldn't afford to offend him, so they hid one after another.

Why do people get into disputes?

Still can’t buy salt?

People can abstain from eating meat, but they absolutely cannot abstain from eating salt.

Without salt, people will have no strength and will suffer from some strange diseases.

If people cannot buy salt, it will easily cause panic among the people.

At present, these are just some civil disputes. If the salt issue cannot be resolved as soon as possible, it is not impossible for civil unrest to occur.

As for the palace——

Ahem, the emperor deserves it if he can't eat salt for the trouble he caused himself!

Only when he himself suffered, could Emperor Yongcheng understand how hard those aristocratic families had worked for the stability of the world, and for the salt of the emperor and the common people!

The aristocratic families did not ask Emperor Yongcheng to be grateful, they just hoped that he would not attack the salt merchants at every turn!

The salt crisis in the northern and southern camps is the most important.

Even those aristocratic families are afraid of letting the situation get out of hand.

If those soldiers are really forced to blow up the camp, they living in the capital will also be in danger.

Therefore, it is better to "admonish" Emperor Yongcheng to bow his head as soon as possible.

Admit your mistake, cancel those so-called "salt policy reforms", and restore everything to the original state. It will definitely be good for you, good for me, and good for everyone!

Emperor Yongcheng:... You are all good, but I am not!

He sat high on the dragon chair and looked down at the impassioned courtiers.

They foam at the mouth and talk incessantly.

In their mouths, he, Zhao Gui, has become a foolish king and a tyrant who brings disaster to the country and the people and forces the people to rebel!

He seemed to be standing on the opposite side of everyone.

Instinctively, Emperor Yongcheng panicked and felt helpless.

Soon, he calmed down, and there was only endless anger and anxiety in his chest.

Give him another three months, oh no, even just one month, he, he will be able to get better and cheaper sea salt.

By that time, he was not afraid of those profiteers hoarding money and manipulating the salt market.

However, these people in front of him, let's say a month later, probably wouldn't even be willing to give him three days.

"Forcing me! You are forcing me one by one!"

Emperor Yongcheng was filled with grief and indignation, and he even found in despair——

When he became the target of attack by the ministers, no one in the court stood up to speak for him.

Feng Shou, his Master Feng, actually closed his eyes and pretended to be fine!

Tao Yong, his father-in-law Taishan, actually lowered his head and hid in the crowd, as if he was afraid of being named.

And Concubine Shu, Concubine De's father, brothers...them, they all either dodge or act stupid!

Isolated!

Emperor Yongcheng suddenly felt a sense of loneliness and despair.

"Who can help me! I don't want my first decree to die like this!"

Emperor Yongcheng's childish face was full of anxiety and urgency, and a thin layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

The courtiers were still "admonishing" impassionedly, and Emperor Yongcheng felt that he could hardly breathe.

At this critical moment, the little eunuch's voice suddenly came from outside the palace: "Bachelor Wang Shijiu of the Bowen Museum has submitted a memorial in accordance with the decree of the Queen Mother!"

What?

Bowen Museum?

Oh, yes, this is the "new government office" created by Queen Mother He.

Bachelor Wang Shijiu?

This, who is this?

It seems to be a woman——

boom!
Chapter completed!