Spring in the East Palace

Chapter 194 Bold Assumption

As long as the people below don't make a fuss, they won't take this matter seriously, and there are no such memorials submitted at this time of year.

Instead, it was Shen Muyin who noticed it, which made Qin Chuyan even more surprised. He even looked at Shen Muyin with a little smile in his eyes, and was very happy.

So Qin Chuyan wanted to hear Shen Muyin finish his words.

"When I was walking around the market a few days ago, I heard people talking about this matter. The price of salt has risen slightly recently, so I thought of this situation that happens every year." Shen Muyin remained calm.

"Yes. It's like this every year." Qin Chuyan did not deny it.

"Do you think this matter may not be as simple as it seems?" Shen Muyin asked Qin Chuyan.

Qin Chuyan was straightforward: "It's not simple. But the Qin family does not own the salt mine. There is very little the Qin family can do about this matter. And the salt mine has been in the hands of a few families since ancient times. If you don't have a legitimate reason, you can't take it down. Instead, it will cause public resentment."

When the royal family takes the lead in looting, it naturally provides the best opportunity for those who want to rebel.

This has also caused the Qin family to fall into a dilemma.

However, none of Qin Chuyan's businesses outside involved salt mines, so Qin Chuyan couldn't even find a suitable opportunity to take action.

In this situation, it is indeed a bit helpless, after all, too many things are involved.

"Who are the people in the family that owns the salt mine?" Shen Muyin asked calmly.

Some things would take too much time for Shen Muyin to investigate on his own.

According to Shen Muyin's understanding of Qin Chuyan, it was impossible for this person not to notice these things. If this person couldn't do anything about it, it proved that this matter was probably more difficult than he thought.

"The two or three big families in Yan State are particularly united." Qin Chuyan said calmly, "We have already tried to make trouble and sow discord among them. It is useless. Some of the salt merchants scattered outside rely on them for survival, so they cannot be shaken. They will follow their lead."

"..."

"So in a sense, the salt price of Yan State is controlled by these people. Even the Qin family has to give them some face when they see them." Qin Chuyan sneered, "But they are still smart and didn't go too far. But over the years, they have been constantly testing the bottom line of the Qin family, so sooner or later, these people will have to stay."

"..."

"Of course, it is impossible for all officials in Kyoto to be clean. But there is always a thread that separates these people, so that you can't find any clues or evidence, and they can continue to escape." Qin Chuyan's eyes also became gloomy.

The Eastern Palace is not omnipotent and there will always be times when it is restrained.

So in this situation, how could the Eastern Palace not be annoyed? But it had a legitimate reason to do so and could not do whatever it wanted.

The position in the Eastern Palace also meant that Qin Chuyan was helpless in many ways.

Just like those assassins, Donggong could be extremely cruel because he had a legitimate reason. Donggong could get mad at Qin Yue because of the tacit understanding between them. Donggong could be ruthless to these officials because he had absolute evidence in his hands.

If not, Donggong would probably be even more uncomfortable doing things than Shen Muyin.

"Let me make a bold assumption." Shen Muyin looked at Donggong quietly and said what he was thinking.

Dong Gong stood there without saying much, motioning Shen Muyin to continue.

"These people have been raising prices year after year, but the people's income has not increased, which means gradual inflation. After a certain level, it will exceed the people's acceptance. And these people continue to suck blood like vampires, and the people cannot live. Then, the originally peaceful Yan State will be completely in chaos. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. This result will cause the Yan State to fall into chaos, and someone will rise up to end this dynasty." Shen Muyin said directly.

Without even any cover, he looked at Qin Chuyan quietly.

"Every dynasty ended like this, including the Qin family's rise to power, which was also an uprising." Shen Muyin finished his words calmly.

Qin Chuyan did not refute, this is indeed the truth.

"Your Highness has money, I know that very well. So your Highness's idea is that if such a situation really happens, then your Highness can use this part of the money to fill the hole and stabilize the lives of the people. However, I want to ask, has your Highness ever thought about it? This is just one year, what about the next few years? They can join forces to offer a higher price, and your Highness's mountains of gold and silver are not enough to fill this hole. In addition, your Highness cannot take care of the entire Yan State by himself, and there will always be officials who embezzle money. Can your Highness be sure how much of this money is actually used?" Shen Muyin said sharply.

Then Shen Muyin's eyes fell steadily on Qin Chuyan, as if watching how this man would react.

"That's the truth." Qin Chuyan did not refute.

Shen Muyin didn't speak immediately, but Qin Chuyan's eyes became sharper: "So what do you think?"

Based on Qin Chuyan's understanding of Shen Muyin, she would never have said these words to him if she was not prepared.

I'm afraid this person has already made arrangements, and all he lacks is the east wind from the East Palace.

Haha, Qin Chuyan felt that he was a little proud.

Even if the women he chose were using him, they always left him speechless and unexpectedly.

In Yan State, the only one who could achieve this was Shen Muyin.

She unscrupulously treats herself as a tool, relying on his favor, being arrogant and bright, which is really heart-warming.

"Yes." Shen Muyin remained calm.

"Speak." Qin Chuyan was very direct.

The two of them were standing in the small garden of Fengxi Palace, surrounded by Qin Chuyan's men, so they were naturally not afraid of the news leaking out.

In this situation, to outsiders, it seemed that the two were just chatting affectionately. No one could have imagined that they were talking about such important matters of family and country.

"The increase in salt prices in Kyoto proves that the other party has taken action. If my information is correct, the other party will probably raise the salt price to a level this year that the people will definitely not be able to afford, and then the result will appear as Your Highness expected." Shen Muyin was very calm, "So I made preparations in advance. They are getting salt out in large quantities through various channels. As long as Your Highness can intercept these people, there is no need to do anything, just delay their time and cause them to panic. The salt will not leave Kyoto so easily."

Qin Chuyan's eyes darkened a little: "And then?"

"In this case, the salt merchants will find a way to make the salt disappear and leave Kyoto in a way that no one can doubt. At that time, no one will know about it and their goal will be achieved. But I have evidence and I can catch them." Shen Muyin said calmly.