As time goes by, soon, the winter solstice, the dynasty, and the grand ceremony is another grand ceremony. In a blink of an eye, the tenth year of Shenwu was reached.

After seven days of enthronement, the whole court was busy. For the emperor, his desk was full of misunderstandings, which made him quite annoyed.

Since I decided to start inspecting Hudutian, the various prefectures and places in the north have not heard of as I imagined. The inspection department that has been established for less than two years has not been so effective.

However, Li Jia did not intend to use the military commanders of the Military Metropolitan Department as a threat. After all, it was a bit of a big deal and could easily cause panic.

Compared with the struggle between countries, the powerful can only be regarded as internal struggles, and fighting without breaking is the right thing.

Speaking of which, the ten northern prefectures and Shandong prefectures were dilapidated and they had already been cleaned up together. The Kong family dared not speak out, and the Hebei prefecture was also cleaned up.

Shanxi Prefecture has many lands and few people, Shaanxi and Chang'an have few thalassin people, Xingyuan Prefecture includes Hanzhong and Fengxiang, which is not a problem.

Henan Prefecture is even more difficult. There are not many people who dare to be arrogant in the capital.

Only the Huaihai and Huaijiang Prefectures in the Huaihe River area are vast and close to Bianliang. It can be said to be a difficult bone to crack.

Where Huai Yan is located is a top priority.

He wanted Wang Pu to go to Huainan, but considering that he was still compiling the Tang Dynasty's criminal system and the dethronement of the Eight Discussions Law made him bear too much pressure. Once he relaxed, he would probably be wasted all his efforts, so he would just do it.

In the past two years, mature policies have been implemented in the south and have been basically copied in the north. Due to the differences between the north and the south, it seems to be a little busy and wrong.

However, the gap between the north and the south is not as big as imagined. The two are connected, but they are too hasty and it is difficult for the north to accept it for a while.

Although I understand that I am too anxious, Li Jia still has no intention of changing. The central court is strong and the north is difficult to compete with.

After thinking about it, Li Jia felt that in the feudal era, he still had to rely on rule by man and sent capable ministers to make arrangements and changes.

So, Wang Ning, who had disappeared from the center for many years and served as the inspector, finally appeared in his sight.

The Political Affairs Hall caused a sensation, and even Zhao Cheng, who was as stable as Mount Tai, could not help but feel a little uneasy.

Nothing else.

Wang Ning's qualifications are too old, and it is one of the few old ministers who can compete with him. Once he enters the Political Affairs Hall, the consequences will be unimaginable.

However, they had no courage to resist and could only discuss it privately.

When Wang Ning arrived in Luoyang in a carriage, it was already past February 2, but Luoyang still had the coldness of early spring. Compared with Lingnan, Luoyang is really too northern.

His temples were gray, in his forties, and his years of running around made him thin, but he was particularly energetic.

"Steamed cakes, steamed cakes--"

One master and one servant came to Luoyang. The vast streets were crowded with people, which made them uncomfortable for a moment. The donkey cart slowly moved and stopped at an inn.

"Two cakes!" Wang Ning got off the carriage and saw the vendor selling cakes by the roadside, and couldn't help but say.

"Okay, but we are steamed cakes, not called Hu cakes!" the vendor quickly picked up the placard.

"How many ones!" Wang Ning was stunned, thought about it, smiled and asked.

It is called Hu cake in the south, but it is called steamed cake in the north. It is sprinkled with sesame seeds, but it contains mutton.

"Five cents per!"

"Five cents?" Wang Ning was a little surprised and asked, "How much does it cost to make rice now?"

"Now that the green and yellow people don't accept it, there is about twenty dollars in the market!"

"Twenty coins..." Wang Ning thought, this was lower than the grain price in Changsha.

Then he took out the money, bought two steamed cakes, took a bite, and felt the smell of sheep in his mouth. He frowned and couldn't help but say, "The taste of the northerners is really extraordinary!"

After changing his clothes and taking a bath, Wang Ning then entered the palace to meet the emperor.

"Thank you for your hard work in your family!" Seeing the latter's vicissitudes, Li Jia couldn't help but sigh.

"I have traveled around the country and across prefectures and prefectures, and have seen the great country of the Tang Dynasty, so I dare not say that I have worked hard!"

Wang Ning said softly, very calm.

When Li Jia heard this, she suddenly laughed. As expected, she was still as stubborn as ever. This is Wang Ning's nature.

After a few greetings, Li Jia got to the point and said bluntly: "The Central Plains are ruined, which is well known, so half of the money lies in Huai salt. Huai salt supplies the entire Central Plains, which can be said to be the lifeblood of the world."

When Li Jia was in the south, he had never worried about salt. But now he has established his capital in Luoyang and eats salt in the Central Plains. The small half is in the Jiechi and the Tai half is in the Huai salt. Lianghuai salt fields can be said to be a piece of fat meat.

Wang Pu is too busy with his work, so he will leave it to the right person.

With Wang Ning's personality, it's very suitable.

"Your Majesty, do you want me to integrate Huaiyan?" Wang Ning said bluntly.

"That's right!" Li Jia said seriously: "The rich land in Jiangnan is accompanied by Huaiyan. If it is not properly managed, it will sooner or later cause a disaster!"

"I am willing to do it, but there is only one requirement!" Wang Ning said seriously with his body straight.

"Tell me!" Li Jia frowned. At this time, she hated someone to negotiate terms the most.

"I petitioned to divide the salt tax from Shaofu Temple and incorporate it into the Transportation Envoy Office."

"No!" Li Jia refused decisively: "The salt industry has too much interests, I'm not relieved. The salt industry in the previous Tang Dynasty was so corrupt."

He can only retain the salt industry by giving up the interests of the market department, how can he give up so easily?

"Your Majesty, this is one time and another!"

Wang Ning didn't care and continued to explain: "In the 19th Tang Dynasty, local rebellion was caused, and the salt tax was extremely high, and local vassal states were divided, so salt vendors could not be wiped out at all."

"It is not the case now. The world is unified, the order is newly established, and the salt industry is integrated for granted."

Seeing that the emperor was still so determined, Wang Ning did not give up at all and continued: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, selling private salt has become a trend in Huainan, and the court has suffered countless losses. Shaofu Temple has been able to catch up. How can the Shaofu manage the tens of thousands of private salt dealers?"

"Once it is incorporated into the Transportation Office, the various prefectures and counties will naturally cooperate to surround and block them, and private salts will never be widely used."

"Is this the salt cure you think?"

Li Jia was quite angry and said coldly: "That's how you fool me?"

"His Majesty, calm down!" Wang Ning immediately bent down, but his expression did not change much. Obviously, he thought he was right.

"Go down!" Li Jia waved his hand and asked him to retreat.

Wang Ning is so disappointing.

After walking a few steps, Li Jia was quite irritable. This group of civil servants' groups had a growing appetite, and he still couldn't think of what was in his bowl.

"Let Hu Binwang come here!"

Li Jia drank a glass of hot wine, then gave up, and then whispered.
Chapter completed!