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Chapter 278, The rich are in a distant land

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    In later generations, a single Changlu Saltworks could produce more than one million tons of salt a year. However, in this era of saltworks, even if the officials of the saltworks worked hard to squeeze the households, the salt produced by one saltworks was very pitiful.

    Relying on cooking salt in one pot after another on the stove, the speed and output cannot be much faster, not to mention that it consumes a lot of wood. Many salt-producing places along the coast have already been cut down.

    "Father, I think you can give this method a try. If this salt-drying method is really feasible, it can be promoted on a large scale in our Ming Dynasty to produce more salt, which will be of great benefit to the country and the people.  matter."

    Zhu Houzhao stood up and said that it is naturally beneficial to the country and the people, and of course it is also very beneficial to him, the prince. Setting up a salt farm is basically equivalent to having a mountain of gold and silver. From now on, he can just sit back and collect money.

    Emperor Hongzhi did not speak. He kept thinking. The salt and iron franchise has been a rule since ancient times. How can Liu Jin change it immediately with just one mouth?

    Once the iron law of salt and iron franchise is opened, no one knows whether it will be good or bad for Ming Dynasty.

    Today Liu Jin and the prince can jointly open a salt farm, and tomorrow others will have the same request. By then, the salt will no longer be in the hands of the court.

    The salt has opened its mouth, but where will the iron be when the time comes?

    Iron can not only be used to produce farm tools, etc., but can also be used to produce swords, arrows, armor and other weapons and equipment, and these things are related to national affairs. Rulers since ancient times have been very wary of this aspect.  Although this is of no use, those who should rebel will still rebel, and the dynasties that should perish will still perish, and will not change as a result.

    But with this salt and iron in their hands, these rulers naturally feel more at ease.

    "You guys should go back first, I need to think about this matter carefully."

    Emperor Hongzhi thought for a while and replied.

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    "My son, please retire~"

    "Resign, ordinary people~"

    Liu Jin and Zhu Houzhao looked at each other, looking a little helpless, and left the Yangxin Hall at the same time.

    "Old Liu, if half of the salt farm pays two million taels of silver a year, do we really still have money to make?"

    After leaving the Yangxin Hall, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but ask Liu Jin.

    "Your Highness still doesn't believe me. When did I ever say such lies?"

    Liu Jin said very solemnly.

    "UmI believe you, but salt and iron are really hard to come by. It has always been the exclusive domain of the imperial court."

    Zhu Houzhao nodded. Of course he knew Liu Jin's abilities. If it weren't for Liu Jin, Zhu Houzhao would still be a pauper now. He had to rely on the name of the prince to do everything, unlike now when everything can be done with money.

    "Your Highness, I am actually quite good at iron-making."

    When it comes to iron, Liu Jin couldn't help but say.

    Iron in this era was also very expensive because the output was limited, and everyone knows that the iron ore in China has a relatively high iron content, and basically contains a lot of impurities, and the quality is relatively poor. Even in later generations, iron ore  Most of the stone is still imported.

    In this era, due to technology, the iron output in Daming was relatively low, and the quality was also very poor. The price of good iron was often very high.

    "You know how to smelt iron?"

    When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he was slightly stunned and said.

    "certainly."

    "Is it similar to this salt-drying method? Can it be used for large-scale iron smelting?"

    Zhu Houzhao's little eyes immediately narrowed, and he quickly asked in a low voice.

    "That's about right. If allowed, setting up a steel factory would definitely make money."

    Liu Jin nodded and said that he had long wanted to set up a steel factory to make steel by himself, but he was really impatient about it. In the era of salt and iron monopoly, making steel without the permission of the court was illegal and could even be detained.  on charges of conspiring to rebel.

    "This matter is going to be difficult to handle. I guess I won't be able to handle it until I become the master of the matter."

    When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he was very happy at first, but when he thought of the importance of iron, he couldn't help but said in frustration.

    "Forehead¡­"

    When Liu Jin heard this, he was immediately speechless. It is estimated that only he, Zhu Houzhao, dared to say this. There was no way. Who said he was the only son of Emperor Hongzhi? If he were placed in other dynasties,?Whether it is used to build factories or engage in real estate, it is a very good choice.

    "Nonsense, otherwise I brought you here for what purpose, and you just said whether you want it or not?"

    ¡°That¡¯s just because I like you. Otherwise, how could I buy such a good land for five taels of silver?¡±

    Zhang Mao still felt a little distressed when he thought of this. Thousands of acres of prime farmland had been accumulated by the British princes from generation to generation. A lot of hard work had been spent on these thousands of acres of land.

    "Yes, of course, but there are too few. Whose are the other fields around?"

    Liu Jin smiled and nodded and said, but since he wants to buy land, he naturally has to buy more. Anyway, the money in his hand cannot be found for investment for the time being, so it is better to buy all the fields around here.

    "It seems like you have a big appetite. I'll draw a picture for you."

    When Zhang Mao heard this, he couldn't help but laugh. Then he picked up a branch and drew a simple map on the ground and said: "To the east is Cheng Guogong's field. It's not much, just a few hundred acres. To the west is  Jianchangbo and Shouninghou¡¯s fields total more than 2,000 acres" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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