The bidding for Silla maids has settled,

The court discussion in the Ideological and Political Hall finally came to the point.

Wu Zetian said: "Is there no other way except to increase revenue and reduce expenditure?"

All the five prime ministers present were silent, including Pei Yan, who did not say a word.

Of course there are still methods, and it is a fundamental solution. The key is that it cannot be said.

This method is to let the aristocratic families in Guanzhong spit out all the annexed land and redistribute it to the lost fugitives, but isn’t this cutting off the flesh from them?

Because most of these fugitives have now become tenant farmers of various aristocratic families.

Including the five prime ministers present, there were also a large number of fugitives in the village under his name.

So it is impossible to let them spit out the land they eat and then distribute it to the fugitives who lost their land.

Being an official for thousands of miles is just for money. Isn’t it just to win a wife and a son, so that future generations can live a prosperous life?

Now we have to spit out the benefits, why?

Wu Zetian naturally knew the thoughts of the five prime ministers.

It’s a pity that Pei Shaoqing proposed a good method to Gu, otherwise there might be only this path.

After waiting for a while, Wu Zetian said expressionlessly: "Someone has offered a method to Gu. My dear ministers might as well discuss it to see if this method is feasible?"

Liu Rengui and Xue Yuanchao were filled with fear.

What method? We won’t really let us cut the flesh, right?

Immediately, a little eunuch presented him with five books.

While Liu Rengui and others were reading the book, Wu Zetian said: "This method is called Kaizhong Law, which is divided into two steps. The first step is the reform of the salt law, which prohibits private purchases and private sales from the people, and is replaced by the court's exclusive sales!"

"The salt merchants were designated by the court and were brought to the designated salt farm to redeem salt and sell salt."

"Salt induced food is not given in vain. You need to transport grain to Guanzhong or the northern border before you can exchange it for the corresponding number of salt induced food. Grain merchants will be more enthusiastic and will not deliberately delay the time..."

Before Wu Zetian finished speaking, several prime ministers had changed their faces.

Xue Yuanchao couldn't help but just took the denture and left the line.

"The old minister is so brave, may I ask the Queen, who is offering this Chinese Dharma?"

It is indeed a taboo to ask the Queen of Heaven to repeatedly refuse, but it is no longer enough to care about it at this time.

Because this opening of China and the Chinese are too cruel, it is no longer cutting flesh on them, but directly killing them!

Wu Zetian frowned and said, "It doesn't matter who offered this method. What's important is whether this method is feasible?"

"It is absolutely not feasible!" Xue Yuanchao said angrily, "Old minister is brave enough to kill this person, because this person has ulterior motives and intends to disrupt the country of our Tang Dynasty!"

Wu Zetian's heart sank.

This is somewhat unexpected.

But it was silent on the surface.

"What does Mr. Xue say about this? How can this method disrupt the country?"

"The Queen of Heaven," Xue Yuanchao said righteously, "The merchants are pursuing profits. This has been the case since ancient times. If salt merchants are forced to transport grain from Huainan and Jiangnan to Guanzhong, and in the northern border, it will inevitably lead to salt merchants passing costs to salt. In this way, it will inevitably lead to a soaring price of salt, and salt is an indispensable seasoning for the people."

"Then in the end, the cost of food transportation will still be borne by the people."

"Soaring salt prices will inevitably lead to public grievances and thieves."

"Oh, is that right?" Wu Zetian said, "Is it not okay to limit the salt price by the court?"

"I'm afraid it won't work." Xue Yuanchao shook his head, "If the salt price is set to be low, the salt merchants are unwilling to export grain without profit. If they want to make the salt merchants profitable, the salt price will at least increase ten times the current price."

Speaking of this, Xue Yuanchao said calmly: "Reporting to the Queen of Heaven, the Guanzhong people are already having a difficult livelihood. If the salt price rises ten times more, the public will inevitably be resentful, and the world will be in chaos!"

Wu Zetian's face completely calmed down, and this time he was careless!

She originally thought that with the woman in prison, there should be no suspense in passing the Chinese and French, but she did not expect that Xue Yuanchao's reaction would be so fierce!

There are several other prime ministers,

Looking at their expressions, you will know that they are the same as Xue Yuanchao.

I'm afraid it's because it's also involved in salt merchants from all over the world.

It’s also my fault that I ignored the salt matters before.

His eyes swept towards Liu Rengui and asked in a deep voice: "What does Master Liu mean?"

Liu Rengui stepped out tremblingly and replied: "The old minister thought that what Mr. Xue said was reasonable. As the saying goes, one movement is worse than one quiet. The border is not stable at the moment, and it is a matter of trouble. It is better to follow the old rules."

"I'm going to discuss it." The other three also agreed.

"I know." Wu Zetian said expressionlessly, "This matter will be put on hold for the time being."

At this point, Wu Zetian knew that the founding of China and France had temporarily stranded. The five prime ministers firmly opposed the statement that the founding of China and France had no foundation for implementation.

After pausing, Wu Zetian said again: "I won't leave a few of my dear friends for dinner today."

"I'm going to leave." Liu Rengui and others bowed to Wu Zetian and bowed to leave the hall.

After leaving the Ideological and Political Hall, Xue Yuanchao summoned Pei Yan and others to Liu Rengui and said in a deep voice: "Gei Liu, you need to say something about this matter, what should you do?"

Liu Rengui waved his hand and said, "I am old and my energy is not as good as before, so it's up to Mr. Xue and the Duke to do this. I will discuss it."

This means that I don't mix it up, but I won't mix it up either.

"With this sentence from Master Liu, I will be confident." Xue Yuanchao suddenly felt refreshed and said, "Everyone, you all know what kind of personality the queen is. Since she proposed the reform of the salt law, she will never give up. Next, she must have follow-up measures. We need to make plans early."

"What Master Xue Ge said is very true." Li Yiyan agreed with it, "The Tang Dynasty can no longer afford to toss."

"The reform of the salt law is to shake the country's foundation, so you must be careful." Cui Zhiwen also nodded in agreement.

Li Yiyan was born in the Li family in Longxi, Cui Zhiwen was born in the Cui family in Qinghe. The Li family in Longxi and Cui family in Qinghe are both one of the five surnames and seven hopes. They are both one of the top old families and occupy a large share of the salt profits in Guanzhong, Hedong and Hebei, so they both firmly oppose the reform of the salt law.

This is what is called the butt determines the head.

Xue Yuanchao's eyes fell on Pei Yan, the only one who didn't say anything, and said, "What does Pei Ge Lao mean?"

"Ah?" Pei Yan was stunned at first when he heard this, and then said, "The officials must be the only one who is Xue Ge's leader."

"Okay, then I'll just make up that." Xue Ge Lao waved his hand and said, "No matter what means the Queen uses, the Secretariat will not issue an edict, and the Secretariat will not approve it."

"There is also a Secretariat, and it will not be implemented!"

"Yes!" Pei Yan and the other three responded in unison.

Liu Rengui looked at him but seemed to be asleep.
Chapter completed!