More than half a month has passed, and there were still people who went to Fang's house to inquire about the salt farm, but in the past two days, no one has paid attention to the Fang family's salt farm, and even the people in Yangzhou City have faded down on this matter, and no one in the tea shop has talked about Fang's about the Fang family's salt farm.

Old Lady Fang could still hold her breath, but Old Master Fang was a little anxious.

"Father! Now no one pays attention to our salt farm, and Lord Lin doesn't seem to care at all, do we still want to sell it? ”

"Selling is a must-sell! It depends on the timing! ”

"But it's been so many days, and there hasn't even been a single interested person, and the Liu family hasn't even asked about it."

"How do you know that the Liu family hasn't asked?" Old Lady Fang frowned and asked.

"I let people keep an eye on it, not only did the Liu family not come to our house, but they also didn't take the initiative to mention it to others! You said that the Liu family didn't even ask, it should be that they really didn't want to buy our salt farm, right? ”

"Didn't you really even ask?" Only then did Old Lady Fang realize that things were already different from what he had expected.

"I'm sure, the Liu family really didn't ask!" Master Fang said solemnly.

Old lady Fang blinked, and the other party said, "Why do you say that the Liu family doesn't even ask?" This is unreasonable! ”

"Father, I think the Liu family seems to have something to rely on, otherwise they wouldn't suddenly become so tough! Last time, my father personally came to persuade him to come forward to negotiate with Master Lin, but he was rejected by Mrs. Liu, regardless of the situation, and this time he was even more indifferent to such a big piece of fat, I always felt that there must be something strange in it! ”

Although the Fang family has always remained neutral, because of their deep roots in Yangzhou, even Zhen Yingjia is unwilling to offend him easily. Speaking of which, they are close relatives to the Zhen family, but they have never asked for any benefits from Zhen Yingjia because of this, but spent a lot of gold and silver to help him when Zhen Yingjia encountered difficulties. What does the Liu family want to do? Old Lady Fang asked puzzled.

"Father! We and the Liu family have always been well water and river water, is it necessary to follow them this time? "Master Fang is worried that his father will be confused and set up a strong opponent for the Fang family.

"Our two families can only keep each other in a state of peace, otherwise no one will be able to get better! I'm not going to do anything like hurting a thousand enemies and injuring eight hundred! Old Lady Fang snorted coldly.

"Then we're still waiting, and the salt pan is still sitting like that?"

"Don't panic yet, wait a few days! Let's find out what Lord Lin thinks first! You invite Mr. Hua to drink tomorrow and probe his mouth! ”

The next evening, Master Fang invited Hua Chong to the Zhenyu Restaurant to drink. Hua Chong had been waiting for someone from the Fang family for a long time, and after getting off the government at night, he changed his clothes and went to the treasure shop in a carriage.

When he arrived at the private room booked by Master Fang in advance, Master Fang was already waiting for him inside, and after the two greeted each other, they sat down and chatted while drinking and eating.

After three rounds of drinking, Master Fang saw that Hua Chong's face was slightly red and slightly drunk, and his eyes flashed before he turned to the topic.

"Mr. Hua, has heard the news that our Fang family plans to sell the largest salt farm?"

"Oh! That's what you say! A few days ago, there was a lot of excitement in Yangzhou City, who doesn't know who doesn't know! But recently, I don't seem to have heard anyone mention it anymore, Master Fang, is it that your Fang family has already found the next home? ”

Master Fang faintly felt that Hua Chong's tone was a little playful, but seeing that he was still smiling like that, his eyes were a little confused, thinking that Xu was too sensitive, he didn't care too much.

"Mr. Hua doesn't know, our family wants to sell the salt field is also a last resort, mainly because the salt distribution this year is too small, and there is no way to sell so much extra salt, so the salt farm can only stop work first. But it's not a problem to stop like this all the time, so I thought that selling the salt farm would reduce some losses! ”

"Oh! It turns out that there are still some insiders! But why didn't you report more last year? The salt quotes distributed by this yamen are all given according to the amount you reported, and in the first three months, there is still half a half more salt quotes! ”

"This ...... There was some misunderstanding in this, and one of our shopkeepers missed the total number when calculating it, so I ......"

"Humph! Master Fang looked at me at this time, drunk and coaxing me to play? Hua Chong sneered.

"No, no, no! I don't mean that! In the following means ......"

"Alas! You don't need to explain anything to me, you have your own family affairs, and I can't manage so much as a master! As he spoke, Hua Chong raised his wine glass and tilted his neck, and drank the wine in the glass.

Master Fang also knew that none of the excuses he was looking for could deceive the person in front of him, to be Lin Ruhai's master, at least his brain must be very good, and if he wanted to fool him, he was afraid that it would be more difficult than ascending to the sky. But this is not the time to be able to tell the truth, and Master Fang didn't know how to continue his words for a while.

"Master Fang, if you have something to say, just say it, why bother beating around the bush like this, you are uncomfortable, I am also tired for you!" Hua Chong smiled and looked at Master Fang.

Master Fang thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I want to know what Lord Lin thinks about this matter?" Please also ask Mr. Hua for some advice! ”

Hua Chong poured himself another glass of wine, filled Master Fang's wine glass, and then smiled and raised his glass to touch the glass with Master Fang, and then the two of them toasted the wine together.

"Forget it, for the sake of you and me, I'll tell you a piece of news, anyway, it won't be long before you know from other people." Hua Chong said and took a bite of the dish with chopsticks and ate it, and then said: "The lord of Huigui has a Zhuangzi given by the emperor in the northwest, do you know? ”

"I've heard of it! I heard that all of them are planted with cotton! ”

"Two days ago, Lord Lin received a letter from the county lord of Huigui, saying that a salt mine had been found in the imperial village."

"What! Is this true? ”

"Naturally it's true, how could I lie to you with such a thing?"

"This ...... Lord Huigui is really a well-deserved lucky star! Master Fang said in a sour tone, envious and jealous of Lin Ruhai in his heart.

"Huh! It seems that Master Fang didn't understand what I meant! ”

"Oh! That's right! Is the county lord of Huigui planning to mine salt at home? ”

"Nope! The county lord of Huigui has reported to the imperial court, and the salt mine will be managed by the imperial court, and it will also belong to the imperial court in the future! ”

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