The Amen family is a hereditary leader. His grandfather and father have been enthroned by the court.

Otherwise, he would not be qualified to study at the Fucheng Fucheng Fucheng.

However, in the past two years, a newly appointed governor came to the southwest. He was young and impeccable and treated the natives with an extremely tough attitude.

He believed in the principle of "all the kings under the world are kings, and all the kings and ministers in the shores are kings", and felt that there should not be a privileged class like the leader who is independent of the court's laws.

Of course, the governor Yuan did not just do it. He chose several villages as pilot projects, which were both temptations and infiltrations, and wanted to make the power of the villages different or even confrontation from the inside.

And Ameng's village happened to be in the pilot program selected by governor Yuan.

Governor Yuan’s strategy was very effective. He promised the elder who was not inferior to Amen’s father in the village. If he drove the Amen clan out of power, he would recommend him to be the new leader of the village and promised to provide the village salt to the village at a low price.

Salt is the thing their village lacks the most.

Their products in the mountains are quite rich, and they can be self-sufficient in food and clothing. Perhaps they are not as rich and comfortable as the people at the foot of the mountain, but they will not endure hunger.

But, there is one thing they can't do, that is salt.

"We have a big mountain, no sea, no lake, and no salt is produced at all. Moreover, the Han people at the foot of the mountain are too treacherous. It is particularly expensive to sell the same salt to us mountain people."

When Amon mentioned this section, he couldn't help but sigh.

"For decades, my grandfather and father have tried their best to solve this problem. My grandfather was willing to accept the imperial enthronement, so that he could buy salt from the government."

Salt does not seem to be as indispensable as water, but once a person leaves salt, it will definitely not be possible.

Therefore, the imperial court controlled the salt, which stuck the throats of their villages.

"The trick of Yuan's surname is to succeed because of Yanba. It's a pity that Ayi, who was confused by power and was blackened by salt, actually ignored my father's usual respect for him and secretly colluded with Yuan's surname and took my parents--"

Amon couldn't continue to say anything, his father and mother died tragically, but he didn't even see the last time.

If he hadn't happened to travel with his classmates, he would have died in the capital.

Even so, he encountered assassination on the way, his classmates fled, and his guards were killed and injured.

If it weren't for Mr. An in front of him to save him, he would probably have gone to the underworld to meet his parents!

"Although Ayi temporarily occupied the village, he could not control it completely. Humph, our family has been the leader for generations, and the people in the village have recognized our family from the bottom of their bones. As long as I come back and as long as I borrow soldiers from my uncle, I can take Ayi's group of people--"

Amun said gritting his teeth, with fierce murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Anne didn't speak.

She knew that Amon suddenly "confessed" to her was definitely not a whim, but a purpose.

"Sir, you are a talented person, and your first-hand medical skills are superb. When I lead my troops back to the village, I would like to ask you for help!"

Amon didn't ask Anne to help him regain power, but just hoped that she could protect their health and safety.

When it gets hot, if Mr. An can help others, he will be even more grateful.

Annie seemed to have insight into Amon's thoughts and suddenly said, "In fact, the salt matter is not unsolvable!"

Amon was stunned for a moment, "Sir, you said salt? But, but, how should I solve this problem?"

These days, the salt and iron are all specialized in government agencies.

Without the salt invoice issued by the imperial court, it is illegal for merchants to sell salt.

Their village is even more pitiful. They just want to sell private salt and can't find a way. They barely find it, and they may be deceived!

Alas, the Han people at the foot of the mountain are so treacherous!

"Sir, you have never been to our place. You may not know that there are mountains everywhere in our place. It is particularly difficult to get in and out. It does not produce salt at all--"

A hint of hope flashed through Amon's heart, but he soon disappeared again.

He said bitterly, his face full of helplessness.

But before he finished speaking, Anne took over the conversation, "I have never been to your place, but my father was there before he died. He also recorded an interesting thing in his travel notes."

"He said that there was a small mountain village who liked to lick rocks. At that time, my father thought it was strange and asked the local people. However, the local people said that there was a salt queen in the rocks, and the stones were all salty."

Anne briefly talked about a "strange story" recorded in An's father's letter.

She did not say it was her own guess, but pushed the credit to An's father. "My father went to taste it, and the rock was indeed a bit salty. He was very curious. After returning home, he searched through the ancient books and went to ask some knowledgeable old men for advice several times. Finally, he came up with the speculation: it was not a salt queen, but salt in the rock."

"There is salt in the rock? How is this possible?" Amon didn't believe it at all.

He is not an ignorant mountain citizen. He has read books. The teacher in the school clearly said that salt is produced by the sea or in the lake. How can there be salt in the rocks?

"Yes! This is called rock salt. It's just that there are a lot of impurities inside. If it is not filtered, people may get poisoned if they eat it."

Anne said lightly, "As early as more than a hundred years ago, someone found rock salt in the southwest mountainous area. It was because impurities were difficult to clean up and it was dangerous to eat rashly, so it was not popularized."

When Amon heard the word "rock salt", his eyes suddenly lit up.

If there is really such salt, then their village will no longer be subject to governor Yuan!

But then, the light in his eyes disappeared.

poisonous?!

This is not possible. Although salt is indispensable, if you don’t eat it for a short period of time, you won’t die.

If you are poisoned, it's hard to say, it will kill people.

"My father is a person who loves to study and thinks that there must be a reason for everything created in heaven. Rock salt is toxic. Then filter the impurities and you should be able to eat them normally."

Annie directly portrayed An’s father as a gentleman with great talent and a big mind. She said with admiration in her eyes: “After several years of experimentation, my father really figured out a set of filtering methods.”

"First, sir, have you taught me all the methods of Lingzun?"

A hint of hope rose in Amon's eyes, and he asked carefully.

Anne nodded gently.

Amon was overjoyed.

That's great. If salt can be mined on the spot, haha, even without my uncle's rescue, he can still regain the village!

Because the man surnamed Yuan was willing to "invest" it, he could not provide salt to the village for free.

And he Amon can!

As long as he is willing to follow him and listen to him, he will open up the salt to protect the upper and lower parts of the village.
Chapter completed!