Chapter 57: Calculation
Gu Zongmin looked at Ran Fang expectantly.
Facing that burning gaze, Ran Fang shook his head helplessly.
"Breaking people's wealth is like killing your parents."
"Those salt merchants have their own forces in various places, and I am afraid that even the local county orders must be friendly with them, otherwise they will not be able to stay in the local area."
"However, presumably they don't dare to be too blatant, after all, the Gu family's power is there, and if they want to move the Gu family, they have to weigh it somewhat."
His words did not reassure Gu Zongmin, but the sadness on his face became even greater.
Sitting there sighed.
"Sir's words are reasonable, but this matter is not a long-term solution after all, if those salt merchants and dogs jump over the wall in a hurry, and then unite, I am afraid that the Gu family will be difficult to resist."
Fusu's face also showed a rare trace of nervousness, although he didn't know the way of business, but those salt merchants also knew some of their methods.
Especially outside the Kanto region, they are already quite hostile to Xianyang, and with such a move, those people are afraid that they will have the heart to kill Xianyang.
"Sir, is there really no way?"
Ran Fang didn't say a word, just glanced at Fusu.
This kid has a positive attitude towards learning things, but this elbow is a bit too much.
But if you think about it carefully, the Gu family also has a share of making money, so it makes sense to do it yourself.
After hesitating for a moment, Ran Fang said lightly: "Those salt merchants can't unite." ”
"A few days ago, the refined salt was sold, although the method of refined salt was revealed, but after all, it was only revealed to a few companies."
"Those people are afraid that their method will be stolen, and they must not have told anyone about this method, they are just doing it themselves, secretly making money."
"Those people have been arrested now, so this method of refining salt has not leaked out, but will people in other places think so?"
"After all, this is a way to make a lot of money, and they will definitely think that others are keeping a hand, and they are afraid that they will steal it."
"As long as you secretly find some small traders in various places and let them sell this refined salt without telling them their identity, those salt merchants will naturally be suspicious of each other, and it will be impossible for them to cooperate."
"When the time comes, salt merchants who want to make money may come to the Gu family in person to talk about cooperation."
Breaking up the alliance they might have from within, this Gu Zongmin also thought about it, but he didn't think of selling refined salt to areas outside the Kanto region.
He looked at Ran Fang with some hesitation, pondered for a moment and said, "Sir doesn't know, I'm afraid this method won't work." ”
"At the beginning, Your Majesty decreed, the method of monopolizing salt and iron was temporarily implemented in the land of the old Qin, if you directly reach out to other regions, I am afraid it will be different from what Your Majesty thinks."
"When the time comes, if your majesty's major affairs are ruined, I won't be able to cut off even ten heads."
These were all things that Ran Fang hadn't thought about, just because he didn't think it was a big deal.
At the beginning, he also said that the people of Great Qin are not in harmony now, and the most important thing is to protect the hearts of the people in the land of Old Qin.
Only in this way, no matter what wind and rain Great Qin experienced, he could still stand between heaven and earth with his head held high.
If you have the opportunity to take these people for yourself, then why not?
"Don't worry, the head of the Gu family, if you can do this well, Your Majesty will not only not blame you, but will also praise the Gu family."
"The most important thing in Daqin now is that people everywhere are not in harmony, and the purpose of repairing books is also for this matter."
"But it would be a good thing if we could directly use salt to connect with various places, and people everywhere miss the old country, but they miss the original peace."
"If Great Qin can do better than the old country, and give this cheap and exquisite salt to all places for use, then the common people will remember the good of Great Qin, isn't this a soldier who surrenders without a fight?"
"How can Your Majesty blame you?"
Hearing Ran Fang say this, Gu Zongmin immediately figured out the key.
Especially when he was in Xianyang Hall last time, he also heard the meaning of His Majesty's mouth, this matter was all caused by Ran Fang, and no one understood the key to it.
Now that Ran Fang said so, it is enough for him to do so, even if His Majesty blames him at that time, there will be Ran Fang who can defend himself a few words.
However, with his understanding, now His Majesty's trust in Ran Fang, I am afraid that he will not blame it.
"Thank you, sir, what should be done about this?"
"Those salt merchants have complex forces in various places, and if they want to install their own connections in them, I'm afraid it's not so simple."
Ran Fang glanced at Gu Zongmin and nodded.
He also understands these truths, but he must know how to be tactful in doing things.
"The people are all seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, and whoever gives more benefits will naturally be directed towards whom."
"If you are worried that those vendors in the old land will not be able to cooperate, you can directly send the vendors of the Gu family to sell in various places, as long as you can open up the joints in various places, then this matter will be a matter of course."
"As for the county orders in various places, they don't have to pay attention to them at all, if they are really dedicated to serving the people, how can they obstruct this matter?"
"If not, I think the head of the Gu family should also know how to do it."
Gu Zongmin nodded, Ran Fang's last sentence was easy to understand.
It's nothing more than the word "money".
"Thank you, sir, I know how to do it."
However, Hu Hai and Zhao Gao in the next cell were shocked when they heard Ran Fang's words.
Zhao Gao is okay, after all, he has listened to a lot of Ran Fang's shocking words with Yingzheng before.
But Hu Hai is not.
At this time, Hu Hai was a little jealous in his heart.
If his father was willing to teach him this, would he have fallen to where he is today?
I saw that Zhao Gao, looking at the direction of Ran Fang's cell at the moment, his heart became heavier and heavier.
If this Ran Fang is not removed, when will he be able to come out?
Thinking of this, Zhao Gao's eyes rolled.
In the next second, he looked at Hu Hai and said: "Second son, you can also see the ability of Ran Fang, if he is helping Su Gongziyan to be brought down??" ”
"The slave maid is thinking about the second son, but this Ran Fang is really difficult to deal with, and the slave and maid have no choice."
I have to say that Zhao Gao still understands Hu Hai and sees the jealousy in Hu Hai's eyes.
This Hu Hai also knew Zhao Gao, and when he heard Zhao Gao say this, he knew what Zhao Gao had in mind.
He tentatively asked, "Sir, what can I do?" ”
After speaking, he added with some hesitation: "Now my father is disappointed in me, don't do those things anymore." ”
Zhao Gao sneered, looking at Hu Hai with cunning in his eyes.
"Second son, don't worry, this time it will definitely not involve you and me."
"Fang Cai that Gu Zongmin said, now the salt merchants in various places have a lot of words on this matter, if they can borrow the hands of the salt merchants to destroy Ran Fang in Xianyang Prison, wouldn't it be a good thing for you and me?"
I have to say that these words successfully moved Hu Hai's heart.
He thought for a moment and asked, "You and I are in prison now, how can this news get out?" ”
Zhao Gao showed a mysterious smile, and he said lightly, "The slave has her own way, and the second son is waiting for my good news." ”