Snow salt, which looks extremely expensive at first glance, is actually cheaper than the previous coarse salt. When rounded off, it is almost free.
If there were no purchase restrictions, they could buy a stone and store it at home, which would be enough to last them a lifetime.
Jiuyuan County, in the general's tent.
Meng Tian picked up a handful of snow salt and sprinkled it. The fine and light salt grains rose in the air and fell into the dish.
He took a little and put it in his mouth. It was pure salty without any bitterness. It was truly top-quality salt.
"The Queen is truly kind, selling such good salt to the people at a low price."
Meng Yi nodded in agreement, with admiration on his face.
"Your Majesty is a man of great righteousness, so naturally she doesn't care about such a small profit. Besides, His Majesty has abolished the salt tax."
"I just don't know if those salt officials and salt merchants will try to cause trouble."
Meng Tian snorted coldly, pulled out the dagger from his waist and played with it. The cold light flashed between his fingers, and there was a hint of murderous intent in his tiger eyes.
What he hated most in his life were those who exploited the people's wealth.
Their 300,000 soldiers were defending their country in this bitter and cold frontier, while those corrupt officials were exploiting the people, becoming fat and drunk and living a life of debauchery.
"Do you really regard the gifts Your Majesty bestows upon them as their own?"
"If you ask me, those who are causing trouble should just be chopped to pieces."
After he finished speaking, the sharp dagger was inserted into the wooden table, about an inch deep.
Seeing this, Meng Yi remained calm and turned to talk about another important matter.
"Brother, this year the Xiongnu not only want to trade grain with us, but also salt. It seems they are ready to make another move."
"Oh, what are you afraid of? Just do the deal directly."
"only..."
A gleam of light flashed in Meng Tianhu's eyes, and a sly smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
"The salt from our Central Plains is as fine as sand and as white as snow. It is the finest snow salt. Eating a bite of it strengthens the body and prolongs life."
"This price...is naturally not cheap."
"If you want to exchange, you can take their tribe's strongest warhorses and the fattest cattle and sheep."
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