"This is... salt and wine...?"
Everyone was amazed by the fine, white salt in the wooden box and the clear, fragrant distilled liquor in the wine jar.
Liu Hong nodded and laughed, "That's right! These two items were made by a powerful figure in Hejian named Zhang Qian, and they were recently presented as tribute."
"Your Majesty, could these two items be entrusted to the national treasury for production and management?"
Cao Song's eyes immediately lit up as he looked at Liu Hong. In just one glance, he saw the enormous benefits hidden within.
The others also looked intently at Liu Hong. They were all experienced and shrewd people. As soon as Cao Song spoke, they realized that these items were magic tools for making money!
Liu Hong immediately shook his head. "Of course not. I have already transferred the workshop under that powerful man's name to the Imperial Household Department and dispatched Imperial Guards and palace eunuchs to manage it. I have also designated these two items as imperial items. Besides, these two items are not easy to make. How can they be used to make money?"
"this....."
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but show disappointment, not expecting the emperor to act so quickly.
Cao Song and Yuan Feng's eyes darted around, and when their eyes met, they both nodded slightly in unison.
Cao Song then looked at Liu Hong and said respectfully, "Your Majesty is mistaken! Even though these two items are for the imperial family, Your Majesty, as the Son of Heaven and the ruler of all people, should naturally share these good things with the people!"
"The Grand Minister of Agriculture's words are reasonable. I think it would be worthwhile to take a portion of these two items from the imperial collection and sell them to replenish the national treasury. I hope Your Majesty will grant my request!" As soon as Cao Song finished speaking, Yuan Feng immediately chimed in in agreement.
“Yes, Your Majesty, the national treasury is almost empty from the three academies and urgently needs replenishment…” Cao Song immediately brought up the three academies.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Works and the Minister of Agriculture are right. I hope Your Majesty will grant their request!"
Even Dou Wu, who had always been taciturn, spoke up in agreement, after all, he was in charge of coordinating the Agricultural College, and the daily expenses were quite enormous.
"We hope Your Majesty will grant your request..."
Chen Fan, Hu Guang, and others also made the same request.
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