At Danyang Palace Post, Wen Ming was listening to the news that his subordinates had learned. He frowned, judging in his mind.
Lu Qing told him that it was true that Luo Xuan recognized Yunze as his son-in-law in front of everyone in Danyang City. Even for Yunze, Luo Xuan helped Yunze kill the Zheng family and his son together.
Just the presence of Luo Xuan and the Marquis of Jing'an behind him made Wen Ming beat a drum in his heart, not daring to offend Yunze. However, Hou Junhao promised him benefits, which made Wen Ming a little moved.
However, the next news from his confidants made Wen Ming completely give up the idea of causing trouble with Yunze.
The Prince of Danyang County not only handed over the disaster relief work to Yunze, but also gave all his fiefdoms to Yunze. Wen Ming had to be afraid of this matter.
Song Rui would do this, but no one could see the problem, even if Yunze paid Song Rui money on time every month. But the fiefdom actually fell into Yunze's name.
Song Rui originally had a son and a daughter, but now he only has one daughter. Everyone thinks that Song Rui wants to hand over all his family property to Yunze, so he just wants to give Yunze the title of his prince.
It's a pity that Yunze is not Song Rui's son, so he cannot inherit the title. But if Yunze is recruited as his son-in-law and his daughter gives birth to a boy, then the title of Prince of Danyang County can also fall on Yunze's son.
Wen Ming even felt that this was what Song Rui planned. If I really want to take action against Yunze for that little benefit, and with the dignity of Song Rui as the left prime minister, if I want to kill him, I can just raise my hand!
"Hou Junhao, you shameless person, I was almost killed!" Wen Ming shouted angrily through gritted teeth. Even though he is from the Earl of Ping An's Mansion, he is not a direct descendant.
Uncle Ping An will fight Song Rui for one of his affiliates! ? It is estimated that once the incident happened, the Wen family would be the first to tie him up and hand him over to Song Rui.
He hated Hou Junhao so much that he actually wanted to use him to seize Yunze's refined salt craftsmanship. After his son committed suicide, he wanted to use him to take revenge.
From the beginning to the end, he felt like a fool being played by Hou Junhao. If he didn't know what was going on, he would probably really attack Yunze. By then, it will be too late!
Just as he was angry, a confidant walked over quickly, looked at Wen Ming with a strange look and said, "Sir... That Yunze is outside asking for a meeting!"
Wen Ming looked stunned when he heard this, and a trace of vigilance and panic flashed in his eyes. He knew from his subordinates' inquiring that Yunze had killed all the Huang family and Zheng family who had a grudge against him.
I guess the other party knew about the trouble he came over to fight Yunze. Is this a case of coming to ask for guilt? ? If he hadn't known how powerful Yunze was, Wen Ming might even have wanted to take the opportunity to take down Yunze.
But now, even if he borrowed some courage, he didn't dare to touch Yunze. He instinctively did not dare to see Yunze. He was afraid that this fearless guy would do something bad to him.
However, when he came back to his senses, he calmed down and said to his confidants: "Please..."
It looked like he couldn't hide. Wen Ming was curious about what happened when Yunze came over. Wen Ming didn't believe that he was here to trouble him.
Someone who can bring down the Zheng and Huang families would be so unsubmissive and impulsive!
While he was thinking wildly, Yunze walked in under the leadership of his confidants. When Wen Ming saw Yunze, he quickly greeted him with a slight smile on his face.
"Young Master Yun is here to visit. It's a great honor for me to come in. Please come in quickly..." He changed his face very quickly and showed great enthusiasm in an instant.
Yunze looked at Wen Ming in front of him, and the corner of his mouth curled up slightly. This guy was able to follow the wind. His posture suddenly dropped so low. It seems that he should know that he is not easy to mess with.
"Master Wen, I have admired you for a long time. Please don't blame me for coming here to disturb me!" Yunze cupped his hands to Wen Ming and said with a smile.
"Where, where, Mr. Yun is a handsome man... a talented person and a famous person. It is my good fortune to be able to come here! I don't know why Mr. Yun is here."
Wen Ming also quickly praised Yunze, but he did not forget about business.
"It's not a big deal, I just want to discuss a business deal with Lord Wen. I don't know Lord Wen, but would you like to hear it!" Yunze looked at Wen Ming and said with a smile.
Wen Ming was stunned when he heard this. For a moment, he didn't know what the business Yunze was talking about, but vaguely, he felt that it had something to do with the salt road. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of expectation in his heart.
If he can cooperate with Yunze, even if he abandons the Hou family, there will be no loss for him. Even compared to cooperating with the Hou family, cooperating with Yunze has more benefits.
"You can tell me what Mr. Yun wants to do, and I will do my best to help him!"
Wen Ming waved his hand to ask his confidant to step back, and he quickly said to Yun Ze, trying to lower his posture as low as possible. The more he thought about Yunze's roots, the more he wanted to curry favor with Yunze now.
"I want the Hou family's salt mine. In addition, I also want to open an additional salt mine here in Ningzhou Mansion. By then, I hope it will be convenient for everyone. Of course, since we are cooperating with adults, the benefits should be given, Yun I will never let you down."
"Ten percent of the refined salt harvest can be used to give you the income of the Wen family, and the other ten percent will be given to you, sir. As for the salt tax, I guarantee that you will be satisfied!"
Yunze smiled at Wen Ming.
Although he gave up 20% of his profits in one fell swoop, it was absolutely nothing to him. As for the salt tax, let alone that. Wen Ming has the final say on how much to charge.
Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Wen Ming's eyes, and his whole body's breathing quickened. He never expected that Yunze would be so straightforward, without any cover-up.
What surprised him even more was that the profit given to their family and the profit given to him personally were the same. Although, this 10% profit seems to be much smaller than the 50% profit given by the Hou family.
But the problem is that Yunze's refined salt business is definitely several times, or even dozens of times, that of Houjia's salt channel business. Even if it is only 10% of the profit, it is definitely much more than the 50% of the profit contributed by the Hou family.
The Wen family has always controlled the salt channel business in Ningzhou Prefecture to gain profits. He was sent to Ningzhou as a salt supervisor, which was actually to seek benefits for the family.
If he can increase this benefit during his tenure, his status in the family will also increase by several levels. Even if it is a collateral lineage, it is possible to cultivate it as a direct lineage, and the official career will be more prosperous in the future.
Speaking of which, the major aristocratic houses almost controlled the lifeblood of the entire Dajing Dynasty. Among them, the entire salt and iron business in Jing Dynasty was divided among several aristocratic families.
What the Wen family got among themselves was Ningzhou. If they really hook up with Yunze, then the Wen family will definitely be the most profitable among all the aristocratic families in the salt channel business.
Why was he so excited when he heard Hou Junhao say he wanted to seize the Yunze refined salt craft? Not just to get more benefits. Now that Yunze came to his door, it would be strange for him not to be excited.
"Is what Mr. Yun said true!?" He looked at Yunze nervously. Originally, because Yunze had Song Rui behind him, he was already ready to accept his failure in Ningzhou.
Unexpectedly, Yunze would give him such a surprise, and he couldn't help but be a little unsure.
"It's absolutely true! Of course, the premise is that Mr. Wen will give Yun Mou convenience. Moreover, Yun Mou not only wants the family's salt mine, but I also want Jun Hao's life... Sir, what do you think?"
At the end of the sentence, Yunze's voice turned cold, and an invisible power forced towards Wen Ming.
Courtesy first, then attack! Promise benefits first, then strike appropriately. Now that he is powerful, he is not afraid that Wen Ming in front of him will fall out with him. The other party, a member of the Wen family, is not brave enough to fall out with him.
Not to mention, Yunze promised him such great benefits, and if he dared to fall out, he would be really stupid.
Hearing this, Wen Ming shuddered unconsciously when he saw Yunze's half-smiling eyes with cold eyes. The person in front of you cannot be offended!
This was the thought that came to his mind, and he instinctively feared Yunze in his heart. Let me ask, just now Yunze was discussing business with him with a smile on his face.
But he turned around and said that he wanted to wait for Junhao's life. Not only did he want to seize the mine, but he also wanted to destroy his whole family. This person is really ruthless! Not so ruthless! No wonder the Huang and Zheng families died so miserably.
It was not good to offend anyone, but this man had to be Ruo. He was secretly glad that he had not offended Yunze, otherwise, he might have been missed by Yunze and he would not know how he would die.
"Okay... Mr. Yun wants the mine. I will definitely give the mine to Mr. Yun. I will wait for Junhao's life, and I will get it for Mr. Yun! But, Mr. Yun, let's make a contract first! "
Although there was some hesitation in Wen Ming's eyes, he was extremely ruthless in order to get on Yunze's boat, even if he was related to Hou Junhao.
Not long ago, Hou Junhao called him uncle. But when it came to profit, he sold Hou Junhao in minutes. But, having said that, Hou Junhao cheated him first. He sold Hou Junhao without any inner pressure.
What he is most worried about now is whether Yunze is deceiving him. He just wants to sign the contract so that he can work for Yunze with peace of mind.
As for scapegoating Yunze, he would only dare to confront Yunze unless there was something wrong with his brain. Since you want benefits, both parties must do their best to satisfy their partners before they fall out.
He was not worried that his family would disagree with Yunze's proposal of giving the family a 10% dividend. After all, Yunze has no need to cooperate with them. Because, behind Yunze is Song Rui, the left prime minister.
Even if the members of their family knew that Ningzhou's salt road fat was lost, they would still be angry and dare not speak out.
Now, Yunze has sent more benefits to their family than before. Are the old guys in the family so stupid that they have to fight against Song Rui! ?
The consequences of being greedy and insufficient may be beyond their ability to bear. Not to mention, he also took 10% of Yunze's benefits, so he had to accomplish this for Yunze no matter what.
Yunze looked at Wen Ming with a faint smile, took out the written contract from his body, and placed it in front of Wen Ming. He had already drawn up the contract before he came.
Wen Ming looked at the contract in front of him and didn't come back to his senses for a long time. A wry smile appeared on his face and he shook his head. This Yunze in front of him was amazing! He was sure that he would agree.
With just a few words, he reached cooperation. Even from the beginning until now, Yunze has been taking the initiative, and he feels like he is being led by the nose.
Although he felt somewhat uncomfortable, he was also filled with joy. What happens next is much simpler. After Wen Ming signed the contract, he looked at Yunze with a smile and said:
"Mr. Yun, are you interested in coming to Hou's house with us... I will do the two things you asked for, Mr. Yun!"
Wen Ming no longer calls himself his official. After signing the contract, he has already placed himself in a lower position than Yunze. After all, Yunze is now his God of Wealth.
The savior who saved him from hell! Because once he loses the fat piece of Ningzhou Salt Road, the Wen family will never make it easy for him. At worst, your official career will be bleak, and at worst, your life will be in danger!
"Then there's Brother Lao Wen..." Yunze smiled slightly and did not call Lord Wen Ming. It can be regarded as putting forward one's own posture.
"Haha...Brother Yun...please..." Hearing this, Wen Ming laughed heartily and made a gesture of invitation to Yunze.
The two of them walked out. Wen Ming quickly asked his confidants to bring the two hundred salt supervisors with him, and headed to Hou's house in a mighty manner. Yunze and Wen Ming were walking in the middle on horseback, and a dozen riders beside them were Wen Ming's confidants.
Along the way, Wen Ming tried his best to flatter Yunze. This guy's attitude left Yunze speechless. No wonder this guy could become an important figure in the Wen family in Ningzhou as a collateral member.
With his flattering skills and shameless character, I am afraid no one can match him. However, it is easy to control such people.
The reason why Yunze cooperated with the other party was not only to make his refined salt business go smoothly, but also because Yunze wanted to use Wen Ming's identity to open more salt mine certificates for himself.
As for whether it is a salt mine, only Yunze himself knows. In fact, he just wanted to use the name of opening a salt mine to open a copper and iron mine. Even mining some rare minerals.
After all, there were many people working on mines in Jingchao, but they were all owned by the court. Private mining only includes salt mines, like those copper and iron mines. Even aristocratic families don’t dare to do it blatantly.
All the benefits he had given Lu Qing before were to facilitate the opening of the coal mine. If anything happened, Lu Qing would be there to take care of him. Now, let’s get involved with Wen Ming. Then he doesn't have to worry about mining causing trouble for him in the future.
Yunze wants to do many things, and he cannot always rely on the tiger skin of Prince Danyang. Of course it would be best if you can manage some relationships by yourself.
As long as he can bring in people, Yunze will not care whether the other party is good or bad. Everything will focus on development first. As for the subsequent payment, he will have to wait for a suitable time.
In this way, under Wen Ming's flattery, Yunze, Wen Ming and his two hundred salt supervisors quickly arrived in front of Hou's house.
At this time, the Hou family was having a funeral, with white cloth and white flowers hung at the door, and a burst of mourning music could be heard from inside. As soon as I entered the yard, I saw a face full of white. The atmosphere among the servants was low, and their expressions were full of fear.
As for the look of sadness, no one has it. For Hou Dong, the servants and servants of the Hou Mansion obviously have no feelings. It can even be said that these people were secretly overjoyed when Hou Dong died!
At this time, in the inner hall, Waitong's coffin and coffin were placed. Hou Junhao was standing in front of the soul with a face full of grief and anger, his eyes were full of tears, and there was a deep-seated hatred in them.
"Dong'er, don't worry, dad will definitely avenge you. As for Yunze, dad will ask him to come down and make amends to you right away. Just wait... My son, walk slowly!" His voice was trembling, with a trace of trace in it. Cry!
