Soon, the news about Hu Hai going to Baiyue spread in the court.
This time, even Ran Fang couldn't help but admire Fusu's behavior. It was indeed an astonishing growth rate.
But when the news reached the Gu family, Gu Siyuan's father, Gu Zongmin, became a little uneasy.
After all, Fusu and Hu Hai are not on the same level at all, especially for such a "big event" of crossing mountains and ridges. Can Hu Hai be able to do it?
After thinking about it, he still came to Ran Fang's house, wanting to see Ran Fang's attitude towards this matter?
It would be best if Ran Fang could persuade Ying Zheng to take back his life and let Fu Su take charge of the matter.
Ran Fang was dealing with things in the mansion when he heard news from his subordinates that Gu Zongmin was here and they had something important to discuss.
Hearing this, Ran Fang knew what it was for. He asked Gu Zongmin to be brought to the front hall, and also asked Fusu to come over.
Later, when he came to the front hall, he saw Gu Zongmin pacing back and forth in the room. It could be seen that he must not be in a good mood at the moment.
Seeing Ran Fang come in, he immediately hurried forward to greet him: "See you, sir."
"Sir, it must be time to receive the news. What should we do about this matter?"
"The Gu family was willing to agree to go to Baiyue at first because Mr. Fusu wanted to follow him to Baiyue. Now it's Mr. Hu Hai... I'm afraid this matter will be... a bit difficult."
Although people don't dare to openly say something wrong with Hu Hai, people who can accomplish things are not fools. They all know the difference between Hu Hai and Fusu.
Ran Fang naturally knew that, so he asked someone to invite Fusu over in advance.
Now that he is facing Mr. Gu, he will naturally not involve himself.
After he asked Gu Zongmin to sit down, he smiled and said slowly: "Don't worry, this matter is not as serious as you think."
"I have already asked Fusu to come over. If you have any comments, please tell him directly."
"Fusu is not an unreasonable person. This matter is not only for the Gu family, but also for Da Qin. He will not just give up."
After hearing this, Gu Zongmin didn't know whether he should say what he was going to say next.
Ran Fang obviously didn't want to get involved in this matter. No matter who went to Baiyue, it would make no difference to Ran Fang.
All he wanted was a result, but that was not the case for the Gu family.
Therefore, even though he felt Ran Fang's refusal, he couldn't help but continue to say: "I also understand this matter, but Mr. Fusu is familiar with you, so it would be most appropriate for you to speak up about this matter."
"I also know that this request is a bit too much, so Mr. Fusu will come soon. I just hope that you can say a few more words for the Gu family. Whatever you want, as long as the Gu family can do it, I will never refuse."
"As long as the Gu family can be saved, the Gu family is willing to be used by adults in the future."
It's not that Gu Zongmin is willing to give up too much for this matter, but he knows that this matter will definitely not be accomplished if Ran Fang doesn't speak up.
The most important thing is that after what happened in Sishui County last time, everyone in the world knows Hu Hai's virtue. If Hu Hai is really allowed to go to Baiyue with him, what is the difference between it and the Gu family finding someone to do business on their own?
In fact, these are not big problems. After all, the Gu family has grown from a small merchant to the current industry. What has they not experienced?
But if they take Hu Hai with them along the way, then they will not only have to do business matters, but also take care of Hu Hai along the way.
These are two completely different things. If the care makes a mistake, His Majesty will definitely not let the Gu family go.
Therefore, when Gu Zongmin came here this time, he first hoped to intercede with Ran Fang.
The second thing is...if the facts cannot be changed, then the Gu family's trip to Baiyue is not mandatory...
From Gu Zongmin's words, Ran Fang already knew what the Gu family was thinking.
He secretly sighed in his heart that Hu Hai was really "disliked by thousands of people". The Gu family would rather not do this business than go through it.
"Let's wait until Fusu comes."
"Since Fusu brought this up, it still depends on what he means."
Ran Fang just didn't pick up the fight. He had stayed out of this kind of thing, so why did he have to get involved?
Gu Zongmin, who was sitting there, saw what Ran Fang was thinking, and he had no choice but to sit there and wait.
He looked at Ran Fang several times but hesitated to speak, and felt a little regretful for not bringing Gu Siyuan over. After all, Gu Siyuan's relationship with Ran Fang was also very good...at least better than him.
When Fusu came in, he saw Gu Zongmin sitting there with a disheveled look on his face, while Ran Fang looked indifferent, as if nothing important had happened.
Seeing Fusu coming, Gu Zongmin immediately stood up, saluted Fusu and said, "Master Fusu."
"Well," Fusu glanced at him indifferently, then sat on a chair nearby, looked at Ran Fang and asked, "Sir, why did you invite me here?"
Ran Fang looked at him and indicated to him with his eyes that it was Gu Zongmin who wanted to see him for something.
Upon seeing this, Gu Zongmin also spoke immediately, but when facing Fusu, he didn't speak as confidently as before.
He considered it for a moment, and a second before Fusu's patience ran out, he said, "Master Fusu, it's about going to Baiyue."
"That day when my disdainful son agreed to go to Baiyue with the Gu family, we originally thought that Mr. Fusu would go with him, but now His Majesty will be replaced by Hu Hai..."
"I'm afraid this may be a bit difficult."
"Master Hu Hai is still young. I'm afraid he won't be able to take on such a big thing. Besides, it's a long way to Baiyue. If something happens on the way, we won't be able to explain it to His Majesty."
"How about... let's give it up for now and wait until the Gu family has prepared everything, then how about the Gu family go to Baiyue in person?"
"With the current supply of food and grass in Xianyang, if we stay on board for a while, it shouldn't be a problem to do business with the Xiongnu, the Western Regions, etc."
"What do you think, Mr. Fusu?"
Although he spoke cautiously, Fusu could clearly hear the underlying meaning of his words.
However, he did not embarrass the Gu family. He was also aware of Hu Hai's virtues, but he was even more aware of the importance of this matter. Moreover, he had already handed over the roster to his father. Even if the Gu family wanted to regret it now, it would be too late.
"Master Gu is overly worried. Since my father asked Hu Hai to go ahead with this matter, he must have his reasons."
"Besides, my father has already obtained the list of people who want to go to Baiyue. If we change people again... I'm afraid my father will be dissatisfied, right?"
"Great Qin's army will protect us along the way. There won't be any problems. It's also a guarantee for the Gu family. What do you think, the head of the Gu family?"
"If the Gu family is really in trouble, why don't the head of the Gu family go to the palace in person and explain the reason clearly to the father, and see what the father wants?"
