After those people left, Fusu's face suddenly changed.
He turned his head and looked at the house behind him.
From the house, a person slowly walked out, it was Ran Fang who was responsible for this matter.
Seeing Ran Fang coming out, Fusu stood up immediately.
"Sir, did you hear what they just said?"
Ran Fang nodded, crossed over to Fusu, and sat on the couch beside him.
Seeing how calm he was, Fusu felt a little nervous and couldn't help but ask again: "Sir, do you think they will agree?"
"After all, this matter concerns their vital interests, so I'm afraid they won't agree easily."
With that said, he also sat next to Ran Fang, waiting for Ran Fang's answer.
Ran Fang was very indifferent, with a relaxed smile in his eyes, as if this was not a problem at all to him.
"Although money is important, it is not as important as life."
"When you took out the evidence just now, their expressions and words already spoke for themselves."
"Besides, those corrupt officials who were arrested some time ago may be colluding with them. As long as this news is released, these people will not dare to do anything easily."
"Bibbing court officials, secretly colluding with salt merchants, selling illegal salt on a large scale, and adjusting prices at will. Any of these are fatal evidence. They will not get themselves involved for the money."
"Presumably, they will receive the news tomorrow that those salt ponds and wells have been taken over by the imperial court, and they will have to admit it by then!"
Fusu nodded repeatedly. What he said just now was to teach those salt merchants a lesson, telling them that nothing they did in the court could escape his notice.
All this was due to Ran Fang. If Ran Fang hadn't told him not to rush into this matter, he would have brought those people to him when he received the news.
When the time comes, those people may blow this matter away with a few sweet words.
"Sir, why don't you show them the evidence of their crime, so that they would agree just now."
"Then this matter will be settled."
After saying that, he stared at Ran Fang closely, and it was obvious that he wanted an answer.
After thinking for a while, Ran Fangfang said: "They must be well prepared for entering Xianyang this time, otherwise they wouldn't have spent so much money."
"But what I, Da Qin, want is not only their family property, but the most important thing is the salt ponds and wells behind them, and the power behind them."
"If they ask for salt directly, they are not prepared and may be caught off guard."
"But if you give them time to prepare, they will definitely find a way out for themselves, and the people behind them will also make suggestions for them."
"Since we have to do this, we must do everything well and not leave any worries behind."
After hearing this, Fusu also thought about it. In order to become a wealthy merchant, in addition to a smart mind, he also needed the support of the court.
Just like the Gu family today, not only Ran Fang but also his father supports him. Otherwise, how could the Gu family be so free and easy in Xianyang City?
"Even so, I am always worried that something will happen to this matter."
"If they leave Xianyang City now, how should this matter be handled?"
This time, Ran Fang smiled and shook his head. The smile showed that he was confident about the development of the matter.
"Won't."
"Didn't you already send someone to keep them under surveillance?"
Fusu was troubled, and a look of embarrassment flashed across his face.
Ran Fang seemed to have not seen it, and continued: "Tomorrow morning, go and send the news to them."
"According to the laws of the Qin Dynasty, merchants have a low status, and corvee service is also a priority."
"Because of my love for them, in the future, the corvee service will be the same as that of the head of Guizhou. There will not be any harsh treatment. Moreover, if they are not fully clothed, then they will be given new clothes."
Fusu suddenly laughed. If those people heard this, they would be so angry that they would vomit blood.
"Here."
"I'll go give the orders right away."
…
The few people who returned to their residences ignored each other and all returned to their rooms.
Until dinner time, no one came out.
No one knew what they were doing in the house.
The next morning, the messenger came here and told several people exactly what Ran Fang said yesterday.
The faces of those people who were already displeased now look much more ugly, and their eyes look like they want to eat people.
After the messenger left, Li Gaoyi said, "This is to force us to agree!"
"Don't we agree that they really have to make us do corvee service?!"
Miao Yutang had the best information. He glanced at the furious Li Gaoyi with a hint of disgust in his eyes.
However, now was the time when they needed to unite, and he didn't say anything.
"I have received news that our salt pools and salt wells have been taken over by the imperial court, and the salt workers have also been controlled. The imperial court has also announced that these people will be dismissed, and they will personally find other people."
"Yesterday, Fusu let us go so easily. I'm afraid he knew about this, otherwise he would have forced me to sign the agreement yesterday."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions on everyone's faces became even more ugly. Li Gaoyi even slapped the case and shouted, "It's really too much!"
"You invited us here just for those salt ponds and wells?!"
"How despicable!"
At this moment, they have no trace of their former grace, only the anger of being deprived of their benefits.
Among the four of them, the ones who seemed the calmest were Miao Yutang, who already knew what was going on, and Zi Junliang, who never spoke.
Li Gaoyi felt very unhappy. Looking at Zi Junliang, who was sitting there as if it had nothing to do with him, the expression on his face became even more angry, and even looked a little scary.
"The surname is Zi!"
Just after saying these three words, he met Zi Junliang's stern eyes, and he abruptly changed the questioning tone in his mouth.
"What do you think about this matter?"
"Although your Zi family doesn't have much property, you have been running salt wells for decades and know the salt wells best. If your salt wells are taken away, what will happen to the Zi family in the future?"
Zi Junliang, who had never been talkative, had a rare expression on his face when he heard Li Gaoyi's question.
There was also some anger, but compared to others, his expression seemed so insignificant.
However, he also answered that question.
"That's the Zi family's business. It's nothing for you to worry about."
"You should still care about your own affairs. Since the court has decided on this matter, there will be no room for turning around. If you go to Mr. Fusu now to beg for mercy, he might leave the matter of selling refined salt to you."
Judging from the meaning behind his words, it sounded like he was gloating over his misfortune.
The other three people all looked at him, and Rong Ming asked with some confusion: "Master Zi, what do you mean?"
Zi Junliang didn't speak this time. He stood up and left them with a proud expression, then turned and left.
He walked directly out of the residence and onto the street.
Only the other three people were left standing there, wondering what kind of medicine Zi Junliang was selling in the gourd?
