Gu Zongmin was stunned for a moment. He looked at Ran Fang hesitantly, feeling a little worried in his heart.
He didn't want half of the Gu family's property, so what else could he give him?
But if this can't be done, then the Gu family's industry will be over.
He was heartbroken, even if Ran Fang wanted all the Gu family's property, he would accept it!
"What do you want, sir?"
Seeing Ran Fang being so disrespectful, Gu Siyuan, who was standing behind Gu Zongmin, suddenly became angry.
He was really shocked when he saw Ran Fang's salt just now, but even so, he couldn't be so insulting!
Moreover, his father had already given in and gave him half of the Gu family's property. Unexpectedly, he had such a big appetite that he wanted all of the Gu family's property.
It has to be said that the father and son's ideas are surprisingly consistent.
"You have such a loud tone! You..."
"Shut up!" Gu Zongmin snapped, interrupting Gu Siyuan, "Apologise, sir!"
"I..." The anger on Gu Siyuan's face did not recede, but he had to lower his head and said in a perfunctory tone: "Sir, I know I was wrong."
Seeing this, Gu Zongmin's already embarrassed expression became even more embarrassing now.
He handed over his hands and apologized to Ran Fang, and said, "If Sir is willing, then all the Gu family's property will be dedicated to Sir."
"I hope that the Gu family's 100% sincerity can ask the husband to help the Gu family. In the future, the Gu family will go through fire and water for the husband!"
Ran Fang raised his hand gently and interrupted him.
Those things belonging to the Gu family are also the Gu family's property.
Since Gu Zongmin said that the imperial court now wants to monopolize the sale of salt and iron, he will naturally want to do business with the imperial court. The Gu family is just a bait released by the imperial court.
He fiddled with his fingers casually and said calmly: "The Gu family master made a mistake. The Gu family has worked hard in Xianyang City for generations. If I want to steal love, it will be difficult for others."
"The share I want is 30% of all future sales profits of this refined salt."
Everyone was shocked. Everyone could see the profit. Just give 30% to Ran Fang. Then... would your Majesty agree?
Gu Zongmin had some embarrassment on his face. He pondered for a moment and then explained: "Sir, I'm afraid this matter is... a bit embarrassing."
If it was the Gu family's business, then Gu Zongmin would be willing to share it with Ran Fang, but he couldn't make the decision this time.
Being rejected was also expected by Ran Fang.
He was not worried at all. He just took the salt shaker, rubbed the salt gently with his hands, and said softly: "I believe you also know the value of this refined salt."
"No matter whose hands this salt falls into, it will be beneficial and harmless to me."
"If you agree to my conditions, I might be willing to consider it."
The meaning of these words was obvious. If they were unwilling to agree, then he would definitely not hand over the salt recipe, and he would not even mind cooperating with others.
"This..." Gu Zongmin's expression froze. He didn't dare to make a decision on such a big matter. He glanced at Zhang Han beside him, and both of them had embarrassment in their eyes.
"Sir, the Gu family is only cooperating with the court, and the Gu family cannot make the decision in this matter."
"If sir is willing, the Gu family can give up 80% of the profits, but the refined salt business may be a bit..."
Gu Zongmin didn't say the rest, but the meaning was already clear.
Ran Fang looked at him without any intention of speaking.
It can be seen from the expression on his face that Ran Fang does not agree with this condition.
Seeing this, Gu Zongmin glanced at Zhang Han, raised his hands and said to Ran Fang: "Sir, can we wait to discuss this matter when we go back and give you an answer tomorrow?"
Ran Fang nodded and said softly: "Okay."
…
Xianyang Palace.
The group of people came out of Xianyang Prison and arrived at Xianyang Palace without stopping.
Wang Wan stood in the center of the hall and told Ying Zheng what happened in Xianyang Prison today, especially the request made by Ran Fang.
The Gu family father and son knelt behind him, lowering their heads and not daring to look at Ying Zheng on the high platform, for fear that Ran Fangzhi's words would anger His Majesty and then turn his anger on them.
What they didn't expect was that after hearing Wang Wan's words, His Majesty was not angry.
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows slightly and sat on the high platform. Ran Fang's jar of salt was placed on the table.
After listening to Wang Wanzhi's words, the expression on his face paused for a moment, then returned to normal recently.
It was completely different from what they had imagined.
"What do you two gentlemen think of this matter?"
Zhang Han is the main person in charge of this matter, and he is the most qualified to answer this matter.
He bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, I think this matter should be discussed in the long term."
"But because of this, if 30% of the profit is given to Ran Fang, then... it is really too much."
These words are quite satisfactory.
Even though the importance of the salt was mentioned, it was obvious that Zhang Han didn't think he could give Ran Fang such a big profit.
In this way, what the imperial court can get will be much less after all.
However, Wang Wan did not agree with these words. He stepped forward and bowed: "Your Majesty, I think there is something wrong with Master Zhang's words."
"It was Ran Fang who proposed the monopoly on salt and iron. How much benefit did it bring to Da Qin? Now that refined salt has been developed, it will benefit the people even more."
"He has never sought any benefit for himself, and now that he has made this small request, I think it is understandable."
Hearing this, a hint of relief appeared on Ying Zheng's face. Wang Wan had always been fair, and what he said was indeed to the point.
"Then according to your words, these 30% profit will be given to Ran Fang."
After speaking, he looked at the Gu family father and son who were kneeling there, and said in a deep voice: "Gu Zongmin."
When His Majesty called him by name, Gu Zongmin immediately knelt straight and replied with great piety and respect: "The grassroots are here."
Ying Zheng glanced at Gu Zongmin, but there was no disturbance in his heart.
Ran Fang stared at the Gu family's property just because the Gu family had a bad attitude before. Now he is giving 30% of his profits to get the method of refining salt. It seems like a loss, but in fact it is also a gain.
"Gu Zongmin, the refining of refined salt will be left to your Gu family."
Hearing these words, Gu Zongmin felt happy!
He was previously worried that Ying Zheng would cancel his salt production if he knew that he almost failed in this matter.
Unexpectedly, this matter eventually fell on me!
But the next second, Ying Zheng poured a basin of cold water on Gu Zongmin's head.
“I’ve left the refining of refined salt to you, but you still have to follow the rules!”
"If I hear from elsewhere that your Gu family has neglected Ran Fang, and finally wants the court to clean things up for you, then I won't think about hard work and merit."
Gu Zongmin was shocked when he heard this and quickly kowtowed: "Grass people, I understand!"
