"Yes, there is a risk of others leaking secrets, and only the harem has the lowest risk, so I plan to give the task of making fine salt to you."

"But... the harem is full of women, and their speed in making fine salt is definitely not as fast as those eunuchs. I am afraid that it will delay your majesty's plan."

"That's fine!" Chongzhen grabbed Empress Zhou's hand and squeezed it gently. "The fewer there are, the rarer they are. The rarer they are, the more expensive they can be sold for."

Empress Zhou suddenly realized something, and looked at Chongzhen with an even more confused look. Her husband seemed to understand everything!

No, I just know everything.

Chongzhen continued, "I intend to name this business Zhou Shang. What do you think, Queen?"

Queen Zhou's eyes suddenly turned red.

Even though she was a fool, she understood what Chongzhen meant.

This was the emperor's recognition and affirmation of her abilities as the Empress of the Ming Dynasty.

It’s a huge honor!

"Your servant..." She was about to refuse, but Chongzhen stopped her.

"You and I, husband and wife, should stop shirking our responsibilities."

"But, my father's business is Zhou's business. Your Majesty's Zhou Shang is..." Queen Zhou asked worriedly.

"He is he, and you are you. He does business with ordinary people, and we do business with gentry."

Speaking of the Earl of Jiading, Chongzhen began to look at his father-in-law with a new respect.

This man's business ability was first-class. He not only quickly took over the resources of the eight "locust merchants", but also successfully attracted the attention of the Jiannu.

With him paving the way ahead, the difficulty for the intelligence personnel of the Zhenfu Division to infiltrate Liaodong was greatly reduced.

"I understand. I will go and prepare some manpower right away."