Fusu didn't take what Ran Fang said to heart.
After all, with his father in Xianyang City, those young men would not dare to make any move.
Living in prison with Ran Fang every day, they lived a leisurely life. The two of them could even walk around the yard at will in the early morning and evening, and look at the high walls and sky of the prison. They felt comfortable.
At this time, the two of them did not know that the refined salt was no longer unique to the Kanto region.
In just a few days, refined salt has become available in the Guanzhong area.
In order to increase the price, the local salt merchants even said that the refined salt was a gift from God and was a hundred times better than the coarse salt.
Many people have only tasted one bite and are reluctant to put it down, even if they spend a lot of money, they are willing to exchange it for just one or two.
Not only that, refined salt was also available in other places one after another. This matter had spread among the upper class, and refined salt was even more difficult to find.
In less than five days, this matter reached Ying Zheng's ears.
At this time in Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng was sitting on the high platform with a sullen face, and on the table was the memorial handed over today.
In the middle of the hall stood Li Si, Wang Wan, Zhang Han and others, with broken porcelain bowls at their feet.
"How did this matter get out?!"
Everyone lowered their heads and no one dared to speak.
After a while, Zhang Han bowed forward and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is quite strange."
"This refined salt has not yet been sold in Xianyang City, but it has spread to Guanzhong. Someone must have deliberately spread this refined salt method."
"So, this person should be found out first."
Everyone knows this truth. If someone didn't spread it deliberately, how could anyone in the Guanzhong area know about it?
And it spreads so fast, someone must be behind it.
But who is this person?
No one dares to draw conclusions easily.
By the time Zhang Han finished speaking, Ying Zheng's expression had returned to normal. If it weren't for the debris on the ground, no one would have been able to see the anger he had just felt.
"In your opinion, who should have spread the news?"
Everyone turned their heads and looked at each other, no one dared to make a conclusion easily.
Besides, this matter has not yet been investigated, and I am afraid that anyone involved in this matter could be involved.
And when it comes to Ran Fang, no one dares to get into trouble at this time.
Under Ying Zheng's gaze, Li Si took a step forward, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I believe this matter should be handed over to the Tingwei Mansion for investigation."
"There are not many people who know how to make salt, and those who are collaborators are definitely among them."
I have to say that Li Si’s move is really good.
This matter must be investigated clearly, and the most likely person is Prime Minister Li Si. After all, this matter is very involved, and it would not be that simple to investigate.
But Li Si directly pushed the matter to Tingwei's Mansion, and he also came out of Tingwei's Mansion, so naturally there would be his people there.
In this way, this matter is still in Li Si's hands, but he does not have to bear any responsibility.
Hearing this, Tingwei Feng Xiao took a step forward, stood in the middle of the hall, glanced at Li Si and then said: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is a bit fishy."
"Not many people know about this. Even I heard about it for the first time."
"Even if this method of making salt is spread, those people will not tell it easily, so they naturally know where this method comes from."
"It's better to arrest those people directly. Firstly, it can ensure that the development of salt production will not be leaked anymore. Secondly, it can directly investigate the people behind the matter. This will kill two birds with one stone."
Hearing this, Ying Zheng frowned slightly, and Feng Xiao's words spoke to his heart.
The biggest worry now is that if more people know about this method, then Xianyang City's advantage will be gone.
The most important thing is that he is worried that if this matter reaches Ran Fang's ears, it will definitely arouse Ran Fang's anger, and things will not end well by then.
"Can."
"Leave this matter to Tingwei for investigation, and we must get to the bottom of it!"
Everyone immediately bowed and said: "Here!"
When everyone came out of Xianyang Palace, Feng Xiao walked quickly to Li Si, avoided everyone and asked softly: "Prime Minister, why did you agree to this?"
"Isn't Zhang Han investigating the salt and iron matter?"
"Isn't this going to set you on fire?"
No wonder Feng Xiao couldn't figure it out. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that there was something wrong within the imperial court.
It's even possible that Ran Fang himself sold the prescriptions several times more.
No matter what the situation is, it is an unacceptable result for Ying Zheng.
In particular, Ran Fang is now a popular person in front of His Majesty. If there is really a problem with Ran Fang, then His Majesty will definitely be angry with the investigators, and then everyone in the Tingwei Mansion will not be able to escape.
Li Si knew what he meant. He smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, you will definitely not be involved in this matter."
"Old man Ran Fang understands that he will not do such a treacherous thing. I'm afraid there is someone else involved in this matter."
"If this is the case, then you can think about it. If this matter is publicized, who is most likely to benefit?"
Feng Xiao was dubious about Li Si's words, especially about Ran Fang. He had never seen him and did not dare to make a conclusion easily.
But those who can benefit from this matter should really think about it.
"Thank you, Prime Minister. I understand."
…
A few days later, Xianyang Prison.
In the morning, Ran Fang and Fu Su were in the prison compound. The two were waving their hands and doing "radio gymnastics."
The two of them were sweating profusely, but it could be seen that they were in good spirits.
Feng Xiao stood at the gate of Xianyang Prison, dressed in regular clothes, watching with great interest.
When the two people finally stopped, he stepped forward, saluted Ran Fang and Fu Su as a scholar, and said in a very humble tone: "I have seen you, sir."
Ran Fang was about to go back to the cell to wipe his face, but Feng Xiao blocked his way.
He glanced at Feng Xiao and confirmed that he had never seen this person before.
"Who are you?"
While talking, Ran Fang and Fu Su continued walking towards the cell without stopping.
Feng Xiao followed the two of them and said respectfully: "Sir, I am just a minor official in the Tingwei Mansion, my surname is Feng Mingqi."
"I heard that sir, there is a way to get promoted here, so I came here specifically to ask for help, sir."
Hearing this, Ran Fang paused and looked back at Feng Xiao, as if he didn't expect him to say that.
He wanted to laugh a little. Where did this news come from?
"Yeah?"
While talking, the three of them had already reached the door of the cell.
Ran Fang and Fu Su washed their faces and hands in the basin at the door.
After doing his own thing, Ran Fang took a serious look at Feng Xiao, thinking that this man seemed to be a smart man, and he was polite in what he said and did.
I don’t know where I heard the rumor from, but I would believe it.
With a smile in his eyes, he asked, "Where did you hear this rumor?"
Seeing that Ran Fang didn't believe his words, Feng Xiao took a step forward with some anxiety in his eyes.
"Sir Mingjian, I also heard from a colleague about this matter. He said that you are a rare person in the world."
"If you have any problems, you can always find an answer by coming to Sir."
"Sir, please clear up your doubts. I am willing to offer you a hundred gold coins."
This is the greatest sincerity of a small official. If these things are taken out, I am afraid that he will have to save his family fortune again in the future.
Feng Xiao knew it, and Ran Fang naturally knew it too.
Seeing that he was so sincere and his expression was very serious, Ran Fang laughed out loud.
"Tell me, what problem did you encounter?"
Seeing that Ran Fang relented, Feng Xiao immediately said: "I dare not lie to you, sir. In recent days, a capable person in Xianyang City has made suggestions to make the coarse salt into refined salt, and the taste is hundreds of times better than before."
"This was originally the secret skill of the Gu family, but now the same refined salt is available all over the Qin Dynasty. His Majesty ordered to investigate the matter thoroughly. Lord Tingwei had no clue, so he ordered that if anyone can provide a clue, he will be promoted and rewarded with a thousand silver coins."
