Everyone in the court was running around because of Ran Fang's incident, and they all wanted to know the deep meaning behind it.
But as the protagonist, Ran Fang didn't think there was any problem with this matter. He was even in Xianyang Prison, living a casual life, and he turned a deaf ear to the things around him.
On the other hand, the jailer of Xianyang Prison had a complete change in his attitude towards Ran Fang.
Ran Fang was still in the cell, writing his own things calmly, but the jailers were standing neatly at the door, waiting for Ran Fang's command.
The first thing he did when he came in just now was to drive everyone out of the room where Ying Zheng was monitoring him and see the piles of papers.
He was not surprised at all, he just felt that it was finally quiet now. Even Fusu had left early in the morning, so this cell would be his "office" place in the future.
As for that residence, it was where he went back to rest at night.
But now, the jailers stood at the door without saying a word, staring at him with eager and passionate eyes, which really disturbed him.
He stood up and looked at everyone helplessly.
"I just told you to go do your own thing and don't worry about me."
"As for things in Xianyang Prison, they are the same as before and there is no need for any changes."
But it was obvious that the jailer did not agree with Ran Fang's words.
The leader scratched his head in embarrassment and said sheepishly: "Sir, do we just want to lock up those prisoners?"
"Didn't His Majesty say that Xianyang Prison will be renamed the Qinjun Duwei Mansion in the future?"
"Then it can't be the same as before. Your house can't be in this cell, right?"
From being a jailer at the lowest level to becoming a pro-soldier, this was a tremendous wealth to these jailers. They cherished it very much, and naturally they could not see Ran Fang being so "degenerate".
Ran Fang knew what they were thinking by looking at their eyes.
Looking at this familiar person but unable to pronounce his name, he asked, "What's your name?"
The leader held a knife in his hand and immediately saluted Ran Fang and said respectfully: "Master Qizhen, my servant Cao Yangyun is the eldest in the family, so they call me Cao Da."
"Cao Da," Ran Fang nodded, glanced at the others, and said in a serious tone, "What you did before is still the same as before. There is no need for any changes."
"There is a room next door that stores miscellaneous items. If I move all my things here, I will be there in the future."
When Cao Yangyun heard Ran Fang's instructions, he didn't move for a while and looked at Ran Fang with some surprise and fear.
He looked at the men around him and then at Ran Fang, who looked calm, feeling a little unsure.
After hesitating for a moment, he asked slowly: "Sir, do you really want to move to that room?"
"right."
"Sir, that room is spooky, so it's better to stay here."
Ran Fang looked at him with some confusion, wondering where his words came from.
However, this Xianyang Prison is already dark, and the cell he lives in has a large window, which is already good.
The rest of the cells were not even as good as this one. He discovered that utility room by accident. Although it was a bit messy inside, it had big windows.
After entering, the room was at least bright.
"Hey, you are the one who asked me to change places just now. Now I have found a room with windows that are transparent to the north and south, and you are not willing anymore?!"
"Okay, stop talking, just do it."
"You take people to clean up first, and then move everything over tomorrow."
Seeing Ran Fang's insistence and the expression on his face showing some displeasure, Cao Yangyun couldn't say anything more and had no choice but to nod and leave with his men.
Looking at his heavy back, Ran Fang couldn't help but doubt the meaning of his words just now.
But just thinking about it, he didn't have time to take it to heart.
Because after Cao Yangyun left with his people, the first group of people who came to congratulate him arrived.
The Gu family's father and son walked in from the outside with things in their hands and happy smiles on their faces.
Gu Siyuan sat on the couch carelessly, showing no respect for Ran Fang because of his change in identity. He even had a proud look on his face, as if he was the official.
Gu Zongmin, on the other hand, stood respectfully at the door and saluted Ran Fang in a standard manner, "See the commander."
Gu Siyuan, who was sitting there, realized that Ran Fang's identity was different now.
Just as he was about to stand up, Ran Fang waved his hand to Gu Zongmin, "Master Gu, you don't have to be like this."
"sit down."
After Ran Fang finished giving instructions, Gu Zongmin sat on the couch, glanced at Gu Siyuan with some reproach in his eyes, and then turned to Ran Fang.
He smiled at Ran Fang and said sincerely: "Congratulations, commander."
"Today in Xianyang City, everyone is talking about the commander."
"Everyone is guessing, what does this commander mean?"
"And everyone saw the battle today, and they all expressed their envy of the commander, and His Majesty's love for the commander."
This flattery is so flattering that it doesn't show any trace.
By the way, he also asked, what is Ran Fang's status in the court now?
After all, the Gu family is following Ran Fang, so they must understand something about it so that they can adjust their direction with Ran Fang in the future.
Ran Fang understood the meaning of his words and said casually: "Your Majesty trusts me."
"This commander is just an official position in the court, and they are all doing things for His Majesty."
No matter what position Ran Fang holds, he always works for His Majesty, just like the Gu family.
After hearing what he said, Gu Siyuan understood that since Ran Fang was working for His Majesty, they were also working for His Majesty.
However, if you want to rely on Ran Fang in the future, you must get His Majesty's instructions from Ran Fang, that is, you must turn to Ran Fang.
"That's natural."
"The matter of refined salt brought the Gu family into His Majesty's attention. This is all thanks to the commander's guidance."
"I will be in Xianyang City from now on, so I would like to thank the commander for the advice."
In just a few words, the Gu family's intentions were made clear.
After saying that, Gu Zongmin added: "I am here today not only to thank the commander, but also to ask the commander for advice on something."
Ran Fang looked at him a little confused.
Then he said: "What's the matter?"
Gu Zongmin didn't know that the partition wall had ears, nor did he know that the ears had been pulled out.
He felt that now that Ran Fang had just taken office, everyone in the court must be watching him, and there was no guarantee that no one would be watching in this prison.
So he leaned forward slightly and said in a low voice: "I heard that the four major salt merchants, the Miao family, the Li family, the Rong family, and the Zi family, came together towards Xianyang City for the purpose of selling salt and iron and formulating refined salt. thing."
"I also heard that several of them have joined forces and are preparing to come to Xianyang City to negotiate with His Majesty, asking for the refined salt formula in exchange for all the family property."
"If this is the case, the Gu family's business will definitely be suppressed by them, which is very bad."
"We need to think of countermeasures as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late when they enter Xianyang."
