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Volume 1 Chapter 37 The dispute over private salt

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    Cao Ang knew that the business Du Lang mentioned was actually selling private salt, but he did not openly express his objection.

    Although salt and iron can now be privately owned by the government, and the government only levies a certain tax, due to the heavy blow to the imperial finances caused by the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the salt tax levied by the government is getting higher and higher, reaching a point that even the salt merchants cannot tolerate.  Now in Qiao County, even the county magistrate Liu Quan has invested in the private salt business. How can a big family like the Cao family watch their money slip away in vain?

    Cao Ang smiled slightly and said to Du Lang: "I have always known that Lang Jun sells some goods, but I didn't expect that Du Jun has such channels. It really surprises me!"

    ??Du Lang smiled proudly. For a long time, he had been mainly responsible for selling the stolen property plundered by Heifeng Village. Heifeng Village did not have the ability to manufacture illegal salt.  However, this situation changed in the middle of the year. Liao Hua led a group of people in Liaojiazhuang to join the village. They had mastered the technology of boiling salt, and Heifeng Village happened to have rock salt.

    Du Lang explained with a smile. Cao Ang looked at him enviously and said with a smile: "You have found a big gold mine! This business only makes money if you operate it exclusively. Why did you think of telling me?"

    ??Du Lang said loudly: "Today, the young master and I hit it off as old friends, and we fell in love with each other, so I dedicated this business"

    Cao Ang looked at him with a smile and said nothing, but Du Lang's voice became lower and lower, and finally stopped.

    Du Lang smiled awkwardly, scratched his head, and whispered: "Young master is wise, I really can't hide it from you! Our business has low costs and high profits. We originally wanted to operate it exclusively, but there are too many materials used to make salt boiling equipment.  I accidentally leaked the news. A few days ago, Liu Quan came to our door and asked for 60% of the profits. He was really greedy! The Cao Mansion is in Qiao County and has great power. If Liu Quan is willing to invest in our business, then Liu Quan  What the heck! We are willing to give 30% of our profits to your government. I just hope that you can protect me and not be oppressed by these officials!"

    Cao Ang nodded lightly, and it made sense. Otherwise, if they had given up so much profit for nothing, they, Black Wind Village, would not be a living Lei Feng!

    Cao Ang smiled and said: "There is indeed some profit in selling salt. Let's do this. I will report it to my grandfather later and ask him to make a decision. Of course, someone will discuss the specific cooperation with you in detail. By the way, soon.  Liao Hua, who attacked our Cao Mansion before, must be from Liaojiazhuang, has he returned to your village?"

    Du Lang was a little embarrassed, but he was even more shocked by the meaning of Cao Ang's words. He asked in surprise: "What? Liao Hua is not dead?!"

    He couldn't help but be shocked by it. Du Yuan in Black Wind Village had never received any news from Liao Hua. They thought he had died in the battle, so they happily dismembered the forces of Liao Family Village and merged his young men into the main village.  Several villagers of Liaojiazhuang who were loyal to Liao Hua have been secretly executed by Du Yuan, and Liaojiazhuang has become history!  Now that he suddenly heard the news that Liao Hua was not dead, how could Du Lang not be surprised!

    Cao Ang nodded, "At least we didn't find his body! The servants only found a pool of blood on the nearby river. I thought he had fled back to your Black Wind Village!"

    When Du Lang saw that he and Cao Ang were the only two people near the hall, he lowered his voice and said, "Liao Hua has not returned to our Black Wind Village. He should still be hiding nearby to recuperate. We are willing to give another half of the profit in exchange for Liao Hua's life.  It can be regarded as an apology for the previous sneak attack!"

    Cao Ang smiled slightly, "It seems that Liao Family Village has become history. Let's do this. If you give us another 20% of the profits, we will try our best to hunt down Liao Hua. At the same time, we will also provide further convenience for your selling activities. You know, our Cao Mansion  Our shops have opened all over Qiao County!"

    When Du Lang heard that he wanted to add more money, he was a little hesitant, but when he heard what Cao Ang added, he was also a little moved.  You must know that although Heifeng Village can boil salt, they lack sales channels and are forced to hand over more than 20% of their profits to those dealers. If the Cao family helps, then this part of the profits will be given to the Cao family.  No harm!  What's more, if Liao Hua survives, he will be a huge threat to the Du brothers!

    Seeing that Du Lang did not object strongly, Cao Ang knew that he understood what he meant, and said with a smile: "This is just my general idea. You can go back and think about it again. We also have to negotiate here. Grandpa also has to discuss specific matters.  There will be corresponding arrangements.¡±

    Seeing Du Lang nodding happily, Cao Ang secretly smiled: If nothing else happens, the matter of negotiating the details will be handed over to his uncle Zi Lian (Cao Hong) by his grandfather. By then, Du Lang will understand that negotiating with a shrewd and stingy businessman will be difficult.  What a painful thing!

    While Du Lang was talking to Cao Ang, Liu Quan, the magistrate of Qiao County, was also happily standing in an inconspicuous house in the county town, looking at the full warehouse with a smile.

    County Lieutenant Yuan Ping said with a smile:"Thanks to Mr. Liu's wisdom, the repeated searches during this period were not in vain. We finally found Vincent's secret warehouse! Who would have thought that this remote mansion was actually transformed by Vincent into a large warehouse with so many things piled inside?  Salt!"

    Liu Quan was also very happy, and said to Yuan Ping with a smile: "Your Majesty, the county captain has worked hard during this period. Without Mr. Yuan's efforts, Vincent's secret will rot with his body!"

    Yuan Ping smiled, feeling secretly proud that the crackdown of this warehouse was indeed closely related to him.

    During this period, Qiao County has been under martial law, and various houses have been searched repeatedly to capture the murderer of Vincent.  The soldiers reported that the door of this house was locked all year round, and inspections here were always declined by the concierge. Sometimes if they pressed hard, someone from the house would come out and offer large red envelopes.

    When Yuan Ping heard about this, he was very surprised.  Because this house is located in a very remote area, far away from the prime location of Qiao County, it stands to reason that the person living here should not be too rich. Why can he give out a large red envelope?  So Yuan Ping ordered a surprise inspection of the house, and after breaking through the barriers of the guard, he discovered these large warehouses!  In the warehouse, bags of cattail bags filled with salt are packed to the brim!

    Liu Quan whispered: "General Yuan, I hope you will select elite personnel to protect this place tightly and not leak any information!"

    Yuan Ping was a little surprised. He asked in a low voice: "Sir, since Wen Sheng is dead, we can declare this house as stolen property and hand it over to the government for disposal. Now the price of salt on the black market is 20% more expensive than elsewhere. We  Why don¡¯t you sell the salt quickly!¡±

    Liu Quan shook his head and said in a low voice: "Yuan Ping, you are too smart to be confused for a moment. There is so much salt here. If you throw it out all at once, the price of salt on the market will fall! We can slowly go out.  We need to take out the goods little by little, it just takes more time, and we can¡¯t make less money!¡±

    Yuan Ping nodded, then remembered something and whispered: "Sir, I heard that salt can be boiled in Heifeng Village. Not long ago, they ordered many extra-large pots for boiling salt from the market!"

    Liu Quan smiled and said: "So you have also heard about this. Yes, Heifeng Village successfully boiled a batch of salt some time ago. At that time, Du Lang came to my door and promised me 20% of the profit, so I agreed.  They entered the Qiao County market and sold the salt openly in the market. I thought for a while, how could the 20% profit be enough for our expenses, so I asked him for 60% of the profit. After all, the recent expenses of our Qiao County government were relatively small.  Big. I didn¡¯t expect that when he heard that we wanted 60%, he was so scared that he shrank back and never came to the door again!¡±

    Yuan Ping nodded and whispered: "But I heard that he went to Cao Mansion today!"

    Liu Quan said with a disapproving smile: "Master Yuan is overthinking, I know about this. I heard that Du Yuan, the head of Heifeng Village, was so confused by lard some time ago that he actually wanted to sneak attack Cao Mansion, but he was hit on the forehead.  Qing, even his third boss Du Gao was captured by others, and his second boss Liao Hua disappeared on the spot and was probably killed! Du Yuan happened to capture Cao Anmin and wanted to exchange him for Du Gao. Du Lang went to Cao today  The government is here to discuss this matter. Isn¡¯t our Qiao County under martial law recently? Before leaving the city, he specially greeted me and bought a large number of gifts, saying that he was going to the Cao Mansion to apologize. "

    Yuan Ping nodded, still a little worried: "Du Lang will not tell the Cao family about the private salt, right? If the Cao family gets involved, our business will be ruined!"

    "Master Yuan, you are so careful, don't worry!" Liu Quan said with a smile: "Do you think the Cao family is as kind as us? Black Wind Village has offended the Cao family, and the Cao family will definitely give them a  Embarrassing! You have also dealt with Du Lang, and you know his temper. If he is angry today, how can he tell this private affair? It will definitely be rotten in his stomach. After a few days, Du Lang will definitely start again  Come to the door, your share will definitely be indispensable when the time comes!"

    Yuan Ping smiled and said, "It's all thanks to the adults. I actually don't want to ask for the money, but my brothers still have to eat after all! Since Heifeng Village can boil salt, it's best to control it in the hands of the adults. I have many people here.  There are about a thousand. If your Excellency agrees, I can also invite some friendly troops from other counties, and then we will go out together to wipe out this Black Wind Stronghold. This financial source is still in your hands, so we will feel more at ease."

    Liu Quan was very satisfied with Yuan Ping's attitude and said with a smile: "General Yuan praised me. I just do things impartially and behave honestly. Let's see, if Heifeng Village is willing to give 90% of the profits, then we will tolerate it.  Get rid of him, after all, boiling salt is a hard job, so we have to leave them some profit! Otherwise, Heifeng Village will never be able to sell a grain of salt in our Qiao County!"

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