Chapter 2809 2811【Steal the chicken but lose the rice】


    ??Although Xiang Nan explicitly prohibited it, the case of the Nightmare Curse cannot be spread outside.


    But the Empress Dowager, Empress, Emperor, and Prime Minister soon received the news.


    After all, they all have eyes and ears in the East Palace, and it is impossible to hide such a big matter from them.


    ?After hearing the whole incident, they couldn''t help but have their own considerations.


    "Cheng Yin is really smart, and he handles things decisively, but his methods are a little softer." Li Fu sighed to Cao Ji, "It is not an exaggeration to demote a vicious woman like Gao Ruyi to a commoner."


    “I guess His Highness the Crown Prince is also concerned about the relationship with the high minister, so he is lenient.” Cao Ji explained.


    Li Hao nodded.


    ??Now that the salt policy reform is being implemented, he wants to not only exploit, suppress, but also appease the Gao family, who is in charge of the household department and controls the six departments.


    ??So Xiang Nan''s move was good. Not only did he catch real evidence, he punished Gao Ruyi legitimately. At the same time, the penalty of kneeling for one month was only a small punishment.


    ?Compared to the sins she committed that were worthy of beheading, just kneeling on prayers and copying the "Women''s Commandments" as a punishment was already the lightest, and it was enough to make Gao Ruyi fearful and virtuous, and to alert the Gao family.


    The handling was really good, and even he couldn''t escape the problem.


    …


    "Gao Liangdi is really confused! With the current situation of the Gao family, keeping a low profile is still too eye-catching. She actually dares to do such a thing. What a fool!" Queen Zhang Meiniang scolded.


    As soon as Gao Xian died, the Gao family lost an arm, and its power was already much weaker than before. Many political opponents are now ready to overthrow the prime minister and his party.


    At this time, the less you can make mistakes, try to keep a low profile, accumulate strength, and wait for counterattacks. But at this time, Gao Ruyi was playing a conspiracy and accidentally messed it up.


    ?Stealing the chicken but losing the rice not only does not harm others, but also exposes oneself. It is really not worth the gain and it is embarrassing. Her city and palace are so different from each other.


    "Yes." Rong Shuang nodded, "By doing this, she ruined the Crown Prince''s good impression of her. Even if the confinement is lifted in the future, how can she stay in the East Palace?"


    “Cheng Yin is really smart. With three punches and two kicks, he pulled Gao Liangdi out.” The Empress Dowager said happily, “As expected of my great-great-grandson, I did not misjudge him.


    ?The same goes for Gao Liangdi. Now there are only three sisters. They are not satisfied yet and want to harm others again. In the future, when Cheng Yin ascends the throne and has a harem of three thousand beauties, won''t she be angry to death? "


    …


    ?After Gao Ming heard this, he was so angry that he threw the tea cup.


    ??He was not angry at Xiang Nan for punishing Gao Ruyi harshly, but he hated his daughter for being so unintelligent.


    ?Now that Gao Xian is dead, the Gao family''s influence in the western region cannot be said to have been uprooted, but it is also damaged and there is not much left.


    The forces of the Gao family in the court and in the western region support and cover each other. Just like the word "人", if either side is missing, it will not be stable.


    The current situation of the Gao family is that its foundation is unstable and on the verge of collapse. In this case, he had to choose to hide his capabilities and bide his time.


    ??When the imperial court selected the governor of Anhu Prefecture in the Western Region, he did not dare to fight for it; when the imperial court implemented the salt policy, he also tried his best to support it, fearing that he would be targeted by those political enemies.


    ??It just so happens that my daughter is not sensible and wants to make mischief in the palace. Fortunately, he still had 3,000 nails left in his ruined ship. The prince was worried, so he only punished him by kneeling on the sutra and copying the "Female Commandments".


    Otherwise, if you practice witchcraft in the palace, you will lose your head.


    It was because of the witchcraft that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty killed the queen, the prince and many other adults. Tens of thousands of people died and hundreds of thousands were implicated. This turned the Han Empire from prosperity to decline, leading to the later "Huo Guang dictatorship".


    Therefore, successive dynasties took this as a lesson and banned witchcraft and curses. "Tang Code" records, "Those who create poisonous poisons for animals and teach people will be hanged. Although those who create poisons will be pardoned, they will live in the same household and teach people to live three thousand miles."


    “Father, my sister was also angry that Zhao Jingyu was promoted to the Protector of the Western Territory Anhu Prefecture, so she attacked Zhao Sese.” Gao Kun explained for his sister.


    "Zhao Jingyu, this bastard, was originally supported by our Gao family, but now he wants to ride on our heads." Gao Zhen also scolded.


    ??If not recommended by the Gao family, how could Zhao Jingyu be qualified to be the Marquis of Zhenbei? Now he has taken Gao Xian''s position, and is indifferent and distant from the Gao family, without any regard for old kindness. He is really a bastard.


    What is even more hateful is Zhao Shixuan. He must fight for Miss Mingyue with him. He deserves to die!


    ?Gao Ming let out a long sigh.


    ??When I recommended Zhao Jingyu to be the Marquis of Zhenbei, I originally thought it would be a clever move.


    He cooperated with Gao Xian in Danchi, and his daughter Zhao Sese will cooperate with Queen Gao Ruyi in the future. The Western Territory and the Harem complement each other, and the Gao family can also firmly suppress the Zhao family.


    But now, the Zhao family wants to overpower the Gao family.


    ?The plan really couldn''t keep up with the changes. Who would have thought that Gao Xian, who was only in his thirties at a young age, would die suddenly.


    …


    ?After Gao Ruyi''s accident, Gao Ming was helpless and had to do his best to support the salt policy reform in order to perform.


    With the emperor''s will and the promotion of the ministers, the salt policy reform was finally promoted smoothly.


    ?Eight general merchants have been selected across the country to be responsible for the management and operation of World Salt.


    They sit in the production area and monopolize the output of salt, and then sell it to distributors in each province. The distributors in each province continue to distribute it, and finally sell it to the salt stalls in each township and village. Through these stalls, the salt is sold to every household.


    ?As a result, the government no longer directly intervenes in the manufacturing, transportation, and sales of salt, but only supervises, collects taxes, checks for illegal salt, regulates salt prices, etc. Its functions are similar to today''s Tobacco Administration.


    After the salt policy reform, the original annual salt tax of the Toyo Dynasty was only 3 million guan. But now the eight major merchants are competing for the right to sell salt nationwide, and the bidding has risen to more than one million pounds.


    ?As a result, Toyoto could earn an additional five million yuan every year, which is equivalent to one-sixth of the total tax revenue. It can be said that he made a lot of money.


    ?According to Xiang Nan''s estimation, with the implementation of the salt policy, the general merchant will make more and more money, and the price of the eight major distribution rights will also rise, eventually reaching more than 1.5 million yuan.


    The Toyo Dynasty will also increase taxes by nine million yuan every year, which will help consolidate rule, arm the army, provide relief to victims, develop the economy, and educate the people...


    ? And because Xiang Nan proposed the salt policy reform, Li Fu became more and more satisfied with him as the prince.


    “Cheng Yin, this is possible thanks to you.” He smiled and said to Xiang Nan, “Speaking of which, what reward do you want?”


    "As a prince, I have to shoulder my father''s worries, which is my duty. How dare I ask for a reward?" Xiang Nan bowed.


    "That''s good." Li Yu smiled and nodded, "But if you have merit, you will be rewarded. Otherwise, no one will be willing to give me advice in the future."


    "Father, I am keen on making small gadgets, but I am just a one-man horse and my ability is limited. I hope that my father will allocate funds to help me build a workshop so that I can tinker with some small things." Xiang Nan said to Li Yu.


    ?Li Hao was stunned, thinking that Xiang Nan had indeed made a lot of small things.


    ?For example, tin frogs, music boxes, cosmetics, perfumes, etc. are indeed very innovative.


    "Well, since you like it, then I''ll let you do it." Li Hao nodded, "But I want to remind you, don''t lose your mind by playing with things. If you want these **** skills, just play them occasionally, don''t get addicted to them. "


    “My sons and ministers obey the orders.”


    (End of this chapter)