Chapter 486: Talks between the Two Parties (Part I)

Seeing everyone's expressions, Wang Yong knew what they were probably thinking in their hearts, in fact, not only them, but even Wang Yong himself was persuaded by Zhao Yan's words, Wang Yong suddenly raised his head and looked around at everyone, "You also heard what Zhao Yan said just now, at this time, it is time to make the final choice, the old man means to agree to the conditions over there and end this battle as soon as possible." What is your opinion www.biquge.info Xiao Wu, haven't you always insisted on fighting back? Are you going to keep going now? ”

Wu Zhi shook his head lonely, sighed and said, "In terms of means, we are indeed inferior to that Liu Fan in terms of strength, and even our mind and courage cannot be compared with it, since no matter how persistent we are, we can't achieve victory, so forget it!" I, Wu Zizhang, am not so ignorant of current affairs, and Wu also knows when and what to do! Old man, everyone, and Brother Zhao, I also agree to negotiate peace with Liu Fan! ”

"Well, those who know the times are Junjie! It's great that Xiao Wu can see clearly now! Wang Yong comforted Wu Zhi with a smile, and then continued, "Xiao Wu agreed, so what do you mean, Master Li?" ”

"We agree!" When Li Wei and the others saw Wang Yong asking, they hurriedly nodded in agreement, they had already lost the confidence to defeat Liu Fan. Now that even the most "stubborn" Wu Zhi has bowed his head, how can they continue to oppose it? Besides, these people have always looked forward to Wang Yong as the leader, and Wang Yong's attitude is so obvious, who dares to go against it at this time?

"Okay, since everyone agrees, let's talk about peace!" Wang Yong nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Zhao Yan, "Xiao Zhao, since this matter is your beginning, then the matter of peace talks will be handled by you." You take Xiao Wu and Xiao Li and set off for Nanjing tomorrow, and strive to settle things as soon as possible. How about I, old man, stay at home to help you prepare the money, and take care of the aftermath? ”

"That's a good feeling!" Zhao Yan said with a smile: "I've always been worried about how to persuade Liu Fan and fight for more benefits for us." Now with the help of the two heads of the family, Wu and Li, I believe that we will be able to achieve satisfactory results. Old man, since the matter has been decided, let's act as soon as possible! ”

Under the tremendous pressure brought by Liu Fan, the two Huai salt merchants, who originally seemed to have a tendency to split, united again. Compared with the last-for-tat, the atmosphere of this party was obviously much more relaxed, although it seemed a bit embarrassing to lose to a young man from outside, but as long as the fundamental interests were not harmed, it was a matter worth celebrating for the salt merchants of the two Huai.

On the afternoon of the second day, Zhao Yan and the three of them came to Nanjing City with their servants Fengchen, because Zhao Yan had already met with Liu Fan last time, so this time he was even more familiar with the road, and he didn't need Xu Wenjue to introduce him, so the three of them directly submitted a famous post to visit Liu Fan in Tianfu.

Knowing that Zhao Yan and others finally came to the door again, Liu Fan was overjoyed and personally invited Zhao Yan and his party to the study for a talk. In the study, after several people were polite to each other, Liu Fan got straight to the point and said, "Master Zhao, do you have any good news to tell the governor when you come to the door this time?" ”

"Your Excellency is wise!" Zhao Yan said with a smile: "What we brought this time is indeed good news!" ”

"Oh? What's the good news? ”

"As for the two conditions put forward by the Chief Soldier, after many discussions with us, we think they are still acceptable!"

It's done!? Liu Fan was overjoyed and said, "Really? ”

"It's all at this time, how dare we deceive the chief soldier?" Zhao Yan smiled bitterly and said, "Speaking of which, this is still thanks to the work of the Chief Soldier, if it weren't for your methods being too sharp, we wouldn't have agreed so quickly." However, while we have no objection to your request, we would like you to consider our situation more when repricing. Try to take care of us, after all, we also have a large family to raise and eat! ”

"Hehe..."Liu Fan laughed happily a few times, and waved his hand proudly, "Brother Zhao, don't worry, I, Liu Fan, am not an unsympathetic person, since Brother Zhao, you are so sincere, then the governor will also consider your situation as appropriate!" ”

Zhao Yan got up and saluted: "Then thank you, the commander-in-chief, for your understanding!" ”

"It doesn't have to be this way! If only one party gains and the other party suffers a great loss, then it is not cooperation, but an unequal treaty! Liu Fan pondered for a moment and said, "This governor has always advocated equal interests, and everyone earns money together." As to the price of salt, rest assured that the Governor will not be able to trick you. After all, Ben Du also depends on this to make money, right? ”

Zhao Yan immediately breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and before he could open his mouth to ask the next question, he saw Wu Zhi on the side interjecting eagerly, "Mr. Liu, I don't know what stage you want to maintain the price of salt?" Is it the price before you came to Gangnam, or the price after the big price reduction now? Can you tell us now and give us a definitive answer? ”

Liu Fan glanced at Wu Zhi with a smile, and said unhurriedly, "Master Wu, in fact, you don't have to ask the governor to say it, the governor has been thinking about this salt price for the past few days." After detailed understanding and research, the Governor felt that the price of salt in the past was indeed a bit inflated. And now the price of salt is a little low, which is not in our interest. Therefore, the governor thinks it is better to take a middle price, and the plan drawn up by the governor is that the sea salt in Jiaozhou is about 150 wen per catty, and your coarse salt cannot exceed 100 wen, how about it? ”

"Can't exceed 100 Wen!?" Wu Zhi's voice immediately raised an octave, and the sharp sound pierced everyone's ears a little painfully. Wu Zhi almost went crazy when he heard that Liu Fan had actually set the price at 100 Wen, and he stood up angrily and asked, "Mr. Liu!" Each catty of salt can't exceed 100 Wen, this price is inevitably too low, right? Before you came, the price of salt in our Jiangnan fluctuated above 200 Wen, and you cut it off more than half when you came, which is going to cut off our way of life! Is this what you mean by having money, and everyone earns it together? If that's the case, I don't think this cooperation will be talked about! ”

Hearing Liu Fan's words, not only Wu Zhi and the others were furious, but even Zhao Yan, who had been smiling, was a little uneasy: "Lord General Soldier, the price of your one hundred wen is too low!" If it's about 150 yuan, we may be able to accept it, but the price of less than 100 yuan is really embarrassing! If so, I'm afraid it will be difficult for this cooperation to continue! ”