Gu Zongmin looked at Ran Fang expectantly.
Facing that burning gaze, Ran Fang shook his head helplessly.
"Destroying a person's wealth is like killing his parents."
"Those salt merchants have their own power in various places. I am afraid that even the local county magistrate will have to be friendly with them, otherwise they will not be able to stay there."
"However, they probably don't dare to be too blatant. After all, the power of the Gu family is there. If you want to move the Gu family, you have to weigh it a lot."
His words did not reassure Gu Zongmin, but instead made his face look even more sad.
He sat there and sighed.
"What you said makes sense, but dragging this matter out is not a long-term solution. If those salt merchants jump over the wall in a hurry and join forces again, I'm afraid the Gu family will not be able to resist it."
There was also a rare hint of nervousness on Fusu's face. Although he was not familiar with the ways of business, he did know some of the methods of those salt merchants.
Especially areas outside Guandong are already quite hostile to Xianyang. With this, those people may have the intention to invade Xianyang.
"Sir, is there really nothing you can do?"
Ran Fang didn't say a word, just glanced at Fusu.
This guy has a positive attitude towards learning, but his elbows always turn outwards a little too much.
But if you think about it carefully, you have a share of the Gu family's money, so it makes sense for you to do it yourself.
After hesitating for a moment, Ran Fang said calmly: "Those salt merchants cannot unite."
"The refined salt was sold a few days ago. Although the method of refined salt was revealed, after all, it was only revealed to a few companies."
"Those people are afraid that their method will be stolen. They have definitely not told anyone about this method. They are just doing it themselves and making money secretly."
"Those people have been arrested now, so the refined salt method has not been leaked. But will people in other places think so?"
"After all, this is a way to make a lot of money. They will definitely feel that others are holding back, and they are afraid that they will learn it secretly."
"As long as we secretly find some small traders in various places and let them sell this refined salt without telling them their identities, those salt traders will naturally be suspicious of each other and it will be impossible for them to cooperate."
"At that time, salt merchants who want to make money may come to the Gu family in person to discuss cooperation."
Gu Zongmin also thought about dismantling their possible alliance from within, but he never thought of selling refined salt to areas outside Kanto.
He looked at Ran Fang hesitantly, thought for a moment and said, "Sir, I don't know something. I'm afraid this method won't work."
"His Majesty originally decreed that the salt and iron monopoly method would be implemented in the old Qin area for the time being. If it were directly extended to other areas, I'm afraid it would be different from what Your Majesty thought."
"When the time comes, if it ruins His Majesty's big business, even if I have ten heads, I won't be able to chop him off."
These are things Ran Fang has never thought about, just because he doesn't think this matter is a big deal.
He also said at the beginning that the people of Da Qin are now divided, and the most important thing is to preserve the people of the old Qin.
Only in this way, no matter what storms Da Qin goes through, it can still stand tall and high in the world.
This does not mean that other places really let it go. If there is an opportunity to take these people as one's own, then why not do it?
"Don't worry, Mr. Gu, if you can do this well, His Majesty will not blame you, but will also praise the Gu family."
"The most important thing in the Qin Dynasty now is that people everywhere are not unified, and the book is compiled for this reason."
"But if we can directly use salt to connect various places, that would be a good thing. Moreover, people everywhere miss their old country, but they just miss the original peace."
"If Great Qin can do better than the old country and provide this cheap and exquisite salt to various places for use, then the people will remember the goodness of Great Qin. Wouldn't this be subjugating others without fighting?"
"How could Your Majesty blame you?"
Hearing what Ran Fang said, Gu Zongmin immediately understood the key.
Especially when he was in Xianyang Palace last time, he also heard what His Majesty said. This incident all started because of Ran Fang, and no one understood the key to it.
Now that Ran Fang has said this, it is enough for him to do it. Even if His Majesty blames him, Ran Fang can still defend himself.
However, based on his understanding, His Majesty would probably not be blamed for his trust in Ran Fang.
"Thank you sir, what should I do about this?"
"Those salt merchants have complex powers in various places. If you want to insert your own connections among them, it may not be that simple."
Ran Fang glanced at Gu Zongmin and nodded.
He also understands these principles, but he has to be tactful in doing things.
"People seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Whoever gives more benefits will naturally go to him."
"If you are worried that the vendors in the old areas are not able to cooperate, you can directly send the Gu family's vendors to sell in various places. As long as you can open up the joints in various places, then the matter will be a matter of course."
"As for the county magistrates in various places, don't worry about it at all. If they are really dedicated to the people, how can they obstruct this matter?"
"If not, I think the head of the Gu family should also know how to do it."
Gu Zongmin nodded, Ran Fang's last sentence was easy to understand.
It's nothing more than the word "money".
"Thank you sir, I know how to do it."
On the other hand, Hu Hai and Zhao Gao in the next cell were shocked when they heard what Ran Fang said.
Fortunately for Zhao Gao, after all, he had heard a lot of shocking words from Ran Fang before following Ying Zheng.
But Hu Hai is not.
At this time, Hu Hai felt a little jealous.
If his father was willing to teach him this way, how could he be where he is today?
I saw Zhao Gao looking in the direction of Ran Fang's cell, his heart becoming heavier and heavier.
If Ran Fang is not eliminated, when will he be able to make a difference?
Thinking of this, Zhao Gao rolled his eyes.
The next second, he looked at Hu Hai and said: "Second Young Master, you have seen Ran Fang's ability. How can Young Master Su be overthrown with him supporting him?"
"I only care about the Second Young Master, but this Ran Fang is really difficult to deal with, and I have no choice."
I have to say that Zhao Gao still understood Hu Hai and saw the jealousy in Hu Hai's eyes.
Hu Hai also knew Zhao Gao. When he heard Zhao Gao say this, he knew what Zhao Gao had in mind.
He tentatively asked, "Is there anything you can do, sir?"
After saying that, he added hesitantly: "Now that my father is disappointed in me, I can no longer do those things."
Zhao Gao sneered and looked at Hu Hai with cunning eyes.
"Second Young Master, don't worry, this time it won't involve you or me."
"Gu Zongmin said just now that salt merchants from all over the country are very vocal about this matter. If we can use the hands of salt merchants to destroy Ran Fang in Xianyang Prison, wouldn't it be a good thing for you and me?"
I have to say that these words successfully tempted Hu Hai.
He thought for a moment and asked: "You and I are in prison now, how should this news get out?"
Zhao Gao showed a mysterious smile and said easily, "I have my own way. Second Young Master, just wait for my good news."
