As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
What kind of existence is the Gu family?
One of the four major salt merchants in Da Qin!
The most important thing is that the Gu family's business is also fueled by the imperial court.
Therefore, the Gu family not only has a lot of money and food, but also has a very prestigious position here.
Precisely because of knowing this, everyone's eyes were filled with shock when they heard what Gu Siyuan said.
Zhang Han's expression was the most obvious. He studied the profits of salt last night. If he took over Da Qin's salt industry for his own use, the profits would be beyond his imagination.
Now that the Gu family has the influence of the imperial court behind them, it is most suitable to use it to make official salt.
By then, the Gu family's property would become the first in the Qin Dynasty.
"Gu..."
As soon as he said a word, Gu Siyuan raised his hand to interrupt, "Brother Zhang, you don't have to say anything."
"I can make the decision on this matter. If he can make better salt than this, then my Gu family will treat him as a guest. So what if I give him the Gu family's property?"
"But if you can't do it, then it's another matter..."
After speaking, Gu Siyuan looked at Ran Fang with disdain, looked at him condescendingly, and held his neck high, waiting for Ran Fang's answer.
He wanted to make a bet with Ran Fang. If Ran Fang didn't have a way to make salt, then he would also make Ran Fang pay the price.
No one present said anything, they were all waiting for Ran Fang's answer.
Ran Fang raised his head and glanced at Gu Siyuan lightly, but the expression on his face did not change at all.
"Gu Jia? Are you strong?"
As he spoke, he turned his head and glanced at Fusu, as if he wanted to get the answer from his mouth.
It wasn't that Ran Fang deliberately angered Gu Siyuan, it was because in his opinion, he had never heard of the Gu family.
Moreover, in his opinion, with this kind of salt, how could he have been tolerated for so long without the support of the imperial court?
Gu Siyuan did not expect Ran Fang's reaction and felt deeply insulted.
Suddenly, he looked at Ran Fang with wide eyes, "What do you know?! My Gu family is the largest salt merchant in Guandong, and the entire salt industry in Guandong is under my Gu family's name!"
When Ran Fang saw Fusu nodding, he had some ideas in his mind.
However, in his opinion, as long as other salt merchants make a little progress for salt of this quality, they will no longer have a market.
He really couldn't take this kind of merchant to heart that could be replaced at any time.
"Oh I got it."
"No wonder you are so arrogant. It turns out you are under His Majesty's protection."
"But in my opinion, salt of this quality is just the lowest quality."
"Besides, there are four major salt merchants in the Qin Dynasty. Which salt merchant doesn't want to be the best? Who is not racking his brains to find a way to extract salt?"
"As long as one person finds a way, the court will probably replace him immediately. By then, the glory of the Gu family will be nothing more than a passing cloud."
When Ran Fang finished speaking, Gu Siyuan's face turned from red to white. It was obvious that he also knew this.
It's just that the Gu family is now stationed in Guandong, occupying the advantageous location.
He lowered his head and stood there without saying a word.
Wang Wan heard what Ran Fang meant. If the Gu family couldn't satisfy him, Ran Fang wouldn't mind cooperating with others.
He immediately raised his hands and said, "What you said is very reasonable. This salt is the greatest benefit in the world. No matter who does it, it will be beneficial to Da Qin."
"It's just that the Gu family occupies a place in Guandong and has been cultivating in Xianyang for many years. It would be most suitable for the Gu family to do it."
Hearing this, Gu Siyuan also calmed down and recognized Ran Fang's words a lot in his heart.
But the expression on his face was still a bit indignant, "Humph, you said it lightly."
"Our Gu family only occupies a small area in Guandong and is rich enough to be the best in the world. If we can win over the world's salt industry, this business will be the best in the world."
"Can……"
At this point, Gu Siyuan was a little embarrassed, lowered his head and then raised his head and said: "Our Gu family's salt is the best in the world, so the refining process is naturally more delicate, and the price is higher than others." .”
"So, our Gu family only does business in Guandong. Even if we do it in those places, they can't afford it."
"If you want to do it all over the world, it's easier said than done!"
Hearing this, Ran Fang nodded, what he said was correct.
People in this world don't even have enough to eat, so how can they have money to eat high-quality salt?
Kanto is a fertile land, and the people's lives are slightly better. They can also afford some low-priced salt.
But in other places, where successive years of war have made people’s lives miserable, where can we pursue those high-level things?
“If we can improve the quality of salt and reduce the cost of salt, that’s fine.”
"By then, the salt business will not only be in Xianyang City, but may even be in Daqin. As far as I know, the demand for salt in the north is greater."
Gu Siyuan somewhat looked down upon wealthy young men like Ran Fang. This kind of thing, which was as difficult as ascending to heaven, seemed very easy to them.
"Hmph, if there really is such a way, then my Gu family is willing to give you a thousand pieces of gold."
Ran Fang then raised his eyes, knocked on the table with his hand, and said in a deep voice: "A thousand gold? I'm afraid you are too naive to buy my method of making salt."
"Then what do you want?"
"I want 80% of the profits from all the Gu family's properties!"
"Eighty percent?!" Gu Siyuan shouted loudly, as if he didn't expect Ran Fang's appetite to be so big, "Don't bully others too much!"
Eighty percent profit?
Everyone present was shocked. If Ran Fang really had such a way, he would win over the salt industry in the world.
And 80% of the business is to send all the money in the world to Ran Fang!
While everyone was shocked, they couldn't help but be curious about Ran Fang's method. What method could give him such confidence?
Ignoring everyone's looks, Ran Fang looked at Gu Siyuan and asked, "Don't you dare to gamble?"
Being so excited by Ran Fang, Gu Siyuan suddenly felt like he was holding back a breath. He stood up straight and said loudly: "Okay!"
But in his heart, he didn't believe Ran Fang at all. If there was such a way, he would have become the richest man in Qin. Can he still be imprisoned in Xianyang Prison?
"But we must establish written evidence as proof!"
"But sir, there is no way to prove yourself, so you have to kneel down and kowtow to the Gu family to admit your mistake! Apologize for the disrespect to the Gu family just now!"
Wang Wan's face darkened. He knew how important Ran Fang was to His Majesty. If Ran Fang lost then, it would be a slap in His Majesty's face!
Before he could speak, Ran Fang raised his hand to stop him.
Looking into Gu Siyuan's eyes, Ran Fang said in a deep voice, "Okay."
"Okay! It's settled then!" Gu Siyuan's face lit up with joy and he immediately said, "When will it start?"
Ran Fang glanced at a few people, some worried and some curious, but he didn't care at all.
After thinking for a while, he said: "I will make a list for you, and you will have the things delivered to me."
"You come back to Xianyang Prison in three days, and everything will be clear by then."
Several people nodded and agreed.
When he walked to the door, he heard Ran Fang add another sentence behind him, "On that day, it would be best to bring the person who can make the decision."
Gu Siyuan paused and looked a little embarrassed. Now it was his father who made the decision regarding the Gu family. He had to go back and inform his father about this matter.
