The salt and iron restructuring did not cause any disturbance among the people for the time being, but it was an earth-shattering event in the court.
Especially when it was known that Ran Fang was going to get 30% of the profit, everyone in the government and the public were speculating about what was going on.
But no matter what these people think, the matter has become a foregone conclusion, and Ran Fang has become a popular figure in Xianyang City.
Hu Hai saw all this, but he could only feel anxious in his heart.
He was pacing back and forth in his palace, looking outside from time to time, as if he was afraid that he would miss something.
He glanced at the yard and saw someone coming, so he quickly ran towards the door.
"Sir, you are finally here!"
Zhao Gao glanced at Hu Hai and realized that Ran Fang's story must have reached his ears.
He did not rush to ask Hu Hai, but bowed respectfully first, so that no one could make a mistake.
"I've met the second young master."
Hu Hai directly helped Zhao Gao up, and the nervous look on his face could not be faked.
"Sir, it's time now, so don't do these false courtesy."
"Now that Ran Fang has succeeded and received 30% of the profit, what should we do about this matter?"
This result was a bit surprising to Zhao Gao.
He didn't expect Ran Fang to be so bold and dare to negotiate terms with the court.
He never expected that His Majesty would actually agree to let Ran Fang get such a huge profit by himself. Ran Fang would definitely be his biggest obstacle in the future.
I'm afraid I won't be able to keep this Ran Fang.
With a sad look on his face, he sighed and said, "Second Young Master, this matter has become a foregone conclusion. I'm afraid there's nothing we can do about it."
"If you want to change, I'm afraid it will be difficult..."
Hearing this, Hu Hai looked a little embarrassed, but more disappointed.
After a moment, he suddenly raised his head, looked at Zhao Gao, walked to him, and whispered: "Sir, if we...can you?"
Zhao Gao felt relieved. It seemed that Hu Hai was already interested in what he told Hu Hai last time.
And with himself behind it, I am afraid that Hu Hai is even a little impatient for this matter.
But he still looked anxious and advised with some embarrassment: "Second Young Master, after all, this matter is related to the livelihood of Da Qin, so it is better to consider it in the long term."
Hu Hai's face sank. He did not expect that Zhao Gao would retreat at such a critical moment.
"Sir, the news about Xianyang City has spread. I am afraid that people from salt merchants from various places will enter Xianyang in the near future. As long as Xianyang Prison is looser, this matter will definitely be accomplished."
"We can't give up halfway now!"
No wonder Hu Hai was anxious. Zhao Gao told him last time that as long as Fusu was gone, what would Ran Fang do by himself?
Even if His Majesty continues to favor Ran Fang, he must have someone to rely on.
When he heard this, he immediately came up with a plan. As long as Fusu was not allowed to escape Xianyang Prison alive, wouldn't it be possible?
As a result, at the critical moment, Zhao Gao actually retreated?
"Sir, we can't just let this matter go!"
Zhao Gao shook his head and patted Hu Hai's hand gently.
"Second Young Master, don't be anxious about this matter."
"I just didn't expect Ran Fang to be so capable."
"Now that things have changed, I am afraid that even if Fusu dies in Xianyang Prison, His Majesty will not blame Ran Fang, and the plan of killing two birds with one stone will be useless."
"But... there is still a way to do this."
Hearing this, Hu Hai looked a little excited. He took Zhao Gao's hand and didn't care about the courtesy between the emperor and his ministers.
"any solution?"
Zhao Gao narrowed his eyes slightly, approached Hu Hai's ear, and whispered: "Second Young Master, do you think, if this method of making salt is known to others, who will your Majesty be the first to suspect?"
"Ran Fang!"
Hu Hai answered without thinking, his eyes very firm.
After saying that, he immediately understood what Zhao Gao meant. To put it bluntly, the most critical point in this matter was the method of making salt.
As long as this method is leaked, Ran Fang will have no value in using it.
"Sir, I understand."
"But...will those salt merchants listen to me?"
Zhao Gao looked at him lovingly, his eyes full of concern.
"Don't worry, I will definitely help you with this matter."
"As long as it is for the good of the Second Young Master, I am willing to do anything."
Hu Hai was deeply moved by these words, and he knew that the only person who cared about him the most in the world was Zhao Gao.
"Thank you sir."
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Xianyang Prison.
Gu Zongmin personally delivered the contract and stood there in fear, fearing that he had said something wrong.
On the other hand, Ran Fang looked as usual, glanced at the contract and put it on the table.
"sit down."
"Thank you, sir."
After finishing speaking, Gu Zongmin knelt down and sat down opposite Ran Fang, sitting there motionless, waiting for Ran Fang's instructions.
Fusu took the contract on the table and read it word for word. After making sure there were no problems, he put the contract away and put it on a shelf dedicated to Ran Fang.
This scene looked very harmonious. Gu Zongmin, who was sitting there, was not surprised this time, but admired Ran Fang in his heart.
He took the basket next to him, took out a plate of the same beef as last time, and placed it gently on the table.
"Please taste it, sir. This is corned beef made with your refined salt. It really tastes much better."
Gu Zongmin also knew about Zhang Han's gift of beef to Ran Fang last time. After all, he had dedicated the recipe for making beef to Zhang Han.
He also heard what Ran Fang said at that time. After getting Ran Fang's salt this time, he immediately did it again to see what the difference was.
Ran Fang was not polite to him, picked up the chopsticks, picked up a thin piece of beef, put it in his mouth and chewed it gently, his eyes suddenly brightened a little.
"That's what it tastes like!"
"Try it too," he said, gesturing to Fusu with his eyes.
Fusu had eaten beef and was full of praise, "It is indeed much more delicious than before."
Seeing that both of them were satisfied, Gu Zongmin felt relieved.
After eating beef, Fusu made sure that Ran Fang was in a good mood and asked, "Sir, I have something unclear."
"What's the matter?" Ran Fang turned his head and looked at Fusu. He was in a good mood at the moment and was more patient with Fusu.
Fusu thought for a moment and then said: "Mr. Nari said that what Great Qin has to do now is to appease the people of Guandong. This is the foundation of Great Qin."
"But in a place like Kanto, if there is a merchant who deceives the superiors and secretly learns the method of making refined salt from my husband and sells it privately, how should we deal with it? Should we still let it develop?"
Ran Fang turned his head and glanced at Fusu, then at Gu Zongmin sitting there, with a smile on his face.
He sneered: "Can Da Qin control all places now?"
Fusu shook his head. Now all the places belong to Daqin in name, but whether their hearts are in Daqin or not, I am afraid only he knows.
"If you can't control it, why do you still think about it?"
Ran Fang's tone was very calm, making it impossible to detect his happiness or anger.
Seeing that Fusu still didn't understand, he continued: "It is impossible for those old nobles to surrender to Da Qin sincerely, so don't worry about what they want, and just manage the lives of the people of Old Qin well."
"The common people know how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. When they see the wealth of the land of Guandong, they will naturally make the right choice."
"As for this method of making salt, I also have my own selfish motives. Even if they learn it, they won't be able to learn the essence."
"The salt of the gourd is painted in the same way. It's only superficial. I'm afraid I won't get its connotation. I won't worry."
"As for those salt merchants, I'm afraid they won't be able to settle down anymore..."
