LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 31
31: When making table salt, Zhu Querk has high standards and requirements! [Updated three monthly passes, extra updates! 】
Food is the most important thing for the people, and in ancient times, salt was something that only the imperial government could produce and sell.
In the Ming Dynasty, making and selling salt privately was definitely a serious crime, but with Zhu Yuanzhang as a double standard father, and the identity of King Zhu Yue of Han, it was not uncommon for the King of Han to make salt!
The most important thing is that Zhu Yue reported it directly to Zhu Yuanzhang, and the fine salt produced was directly supplied to the court. Zhu Yuanzhang turned a blind eye to this.
Even though the Yanguan of the Ministry of Revenue criticized this and felt that Zhu Yue's actions were stealing business and disrupting the imperial economy, no one dared to say anything in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.
Because an official who took the lead in impeaching Zhu Yue over salt production was scolded by Zhu Yuanzhang.
According to Zhu Yuanzhang, the salt made by my son is more delicious than the salt made by you. You trolls still have the nerve to accuse our son, don't you?
Do you know that the salt in the palace is still supplied by Hanzhong?
This slapped all the officials in the face.
From then on, no salt official dared to talk too much about this matter. They could only knock out their teeth and swallow it in their stomachs!
There is no way, who told them to make salt that is indeed inferior to the salt made by the King of Han?
In the early Ming Dynasty, the income from the production and distribution of salt accounted for half of the Ming court's fiscal revenue. It played a major role in ensuring food and wages for border defense, the needs of war horses, as well as emergency expenses such as river construction and disaster relief.
Therefore, the Ming court had particularly strict control over salt and resolutely opposed the request to transform official business into private business.
And Zhu Yue's income from selling salt was basically used in the army, and Zhu Yuanzhang was even more satisfied with this.
In the early Ming Dynasty, the pan-frying method was still widely used in the production of salt, which is to boil seawater in an iron pot and evaporate, leaving a layer of salt crystals in the iron pot.
Making salt in this way is not only inefficient, but also because there are too many harmful substances and the impurities cannot be removed. Eating too much will be harmful to the body.
After all, the brine filtration technology of the Ming Dynasty was so poor that it could not effectively filter harmful minerals in salt crystals.
It was not until the middle and late Ming Dynasty that the salt-drying method, mainly based on salt fields, began to be slowly promoted.
But this method is only applicable to coastal areas. Inland areas like Hanzhong Prefecture do not have such conditions at all.
However, there are a considerable number of salt mines in the northwest area, including Hanzhong Prefecture.
If we want to develop the salt wells derived from these salt mines to produce table salt, we will also use the pan-frying method.
But even though Zhu Yue improved the method of making salt, and the salt produced was a grade higher than the official salt of the imperial court, the taste quality still left Zhu Yue feeling unsatisfactory.
This is also the reason why Zhu Yue attaches so much importance to the salt-making technique given to him by Zhou Shuyi
"Finally, I will meet His Highness the King of Han!"
Liu Shan has always been in charge of the work in Yanfang. After seeing Zhu Yuefengfenghuohuo's appearance, he hurriedly came to greet him.
"This is the latest method of making salt. Let people conduct experiments according to this method immediately. I want to know the results as soon as possible!"
Zhu Yue didn't talk nonsense. He fully demonstrated what it means to be vigorous and resolute. After handing over the salt-making technique written by Zhou Shuyi to Liu Shan, he gave the order without any doubt.
"This...is this the latest method of making salt?"
Liu Shan was also surprised when he heard this, but looking at the paper in his hand with the art of making salt, his expression soon became strange.
"What's wrong?
Zhu Yue asked with a frown.
"Your Highness, what pen was used to write this word? Why is it so small and neat?"
Liu Shan asked with some surprise.
Only then did Zhu Yue realize that the writing on the paper was not calligraphy. Because of the salt-making technique, he didn't notice it at the first time!
After all, he was used to it before time travel. Writing tools such as water-based pens or ballpoint pens, so he could easily overlook this detail.
But in the eyes of an authentic Ming Dynasty person like Liu Shan,
Zhu Li was surprised for a moment. She immediately reacted.
I guess Zhou Shuyi bought a water-based pen in her shopping cart. Not to mention, it is indeed more convenient and convenient to write than a brush. It seems that I will have to ask her for a pen later. It can also improve your writing efficiency!
"Shouldn't your focus be on how to make salt? Don’t ask if you shouldn’t ask!"
Zhu Li naturally would not explain the issue to Liu Shan, and reminded him with a dissatisfied frown.
"Let’s do it now!"
Liu Shan was startled, and then he reacted, and hurriedly called for people to start experiments according to the salt-making technique written by Zhou Shuyi.
The salt-making technique provided by Zhou Shuyi is the basic method of making salt from brine, and it can ensure the greatest possible filtering Excess minerals and harmful substances in salt crystals from salt mines
"Your Highness, according to the latest salt production method, it will take about three days at the earliest to get the results. Otherwise, why don't you go back and wait for news? I'll let you know as soon as there are results?"
Soon, after Liu Shan's work was carried out smoothly, he saw that Zhu Li had no intention of leaving, so he stepped forward to remind him.
"You don't have to worry about me. This salt-making technique must not be revealed to the outside world at all. Keep these workers under my watch! In addition, two hundred armored Han troops were sent to garrison day and night. Make sure no mistakes were made!"
"I will leave this matter to you, so don’t let me down!"
Zhu Li waved his hand and commanded solemnly.
"The general will obey!"
Liu Shan immediately perked up after hearing this and hurriedly accepted the order.
He could tell that this time Zhu Yue paid much more attention to the results of salt production than before, and he became more careful now.���In the next few days, even if there was no report from Liu Shan, Zhu Yue would go to the salt workshop from time to time to supervise.
Soon, the first batch of refined salt was produced.
Under the expectant gazes of Liu Shan and others, Zhu Yueshen dipped his hand into some of the refined salt he had just made, tasted it, and then spit it on the ground.
"Not pure enough!"
Zhu Yue just said lightly, obviously not satisfied with the quality of this batch of refined salt.
Hearing this, everyone dipped some refined salt in disbelief and tried it for themselves, and everyone's face showed a look of shock.
This The quality of the refined salt is much higher than the top refined salt they have produced before!
This is definitely the best among the best!
But just like this, His Highness the King of Han is still not satisfied?
"Your Highness, this... this is already purer than the refined salt supplied to the imperial court! Liu
Shan looked at Zhu Li with a puzzled look and reminded him.
"If it's not enough, I'll find a way to continue purifying it. I want to sell it to those salt dealers at a high price. If I don't ensure the best quality, how can I monopolize the market?"
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