Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. The chapter discusses the six categories of salt production, emphasizing that sea salt is the primary method due to its large-scale production through solar evaporation. However, Shen Tang's territory lacks coastal access, making sea salt production unfeasible. The common folk rely on rock salt, which is of poor quality, while well salt is expensive and yields little. Shen Tang considers utilizing local labor, particularly martial artists, to produce salt despite the challenges. Xun Zhen, with his administrative experience, suggests that only well salt and rock salt are viable options. Shen Tang also contemplates silkworm farming but faces challenges with mulberry leaf supply. Jiang Sheng proposes Yanling as a solution for quick results. Shen Tang then suggests that students, who may not enter officialdom, could farm for a living, indicating a strategic move to control productivity. .

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