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Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Chapter 461: The Immortal Family [461]



Summary

The chapter discusses the turmoil surrounding the salt trade in the court, highlighting the disparity between the ruler and his ministers. Bao Hei Zi, the Minister of the Three Departments, aims to reform the salt policy due to skyrocketing prices and declining quality. Bao Zheng recalls the drastic price increase from 12-16 wen to over 30 wen for salt, which has become a luxury for common people. The abolition of the court's monopoly on salt led to corruption and a significant profit shift to merchants. Despite the ministers' claims of benefiting the people, the reality is that the situation has worsened for ordinary citizens. Bao Zheng takes decisive action by sealing off major salt shops and allowing grain exchanges for salt, significantly reducing prices and alleviating shortages. Meanwhile, Cui Gongzi observes the political maneuvering surrounding the salt crisis and speculates on the implications of commercial taxes, hinting at a deeper conspiracy involving the Cui family and the potential for conflict with Wang Ning An. The chapter concludes with Wang Ning An strategizing to address the salt crisis while uncovering the hidden powers at play in the northwest.

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