Persuasion

"Impossible, our Han family will never agree to such conditions."

In Prince Ning's Mansion, a direct steward of the Han family, after hearing what Prince Ning relayed, he slapped the table angrily and stood up.

Asking for 40% of the salt mine resources is simply a big deal.

How could the Han family agree to such harsh conditions unless they had their brains kicked by a donkey?

Let alone 40%, even if it is 10%, they must consider it carefully.

After all, that is the foundation of his Han family, and any loss of 10% would have an immeasurable impact.

Lu Yaoyao actually asked for 40%. If he gave her 40%, what would happen to the Han family?

Even if you get the method of making snowflake salt, what's the use? It won't be the same as being suppressed by the royal family.

The Han family is a very ambitious family. If the ambition they showed before was just to suppress the Dong family and replace them as the first family.

Then their actual idea is to become the Lord of Dongzhou.

The First Family and so on are just a cover they put out.

The masters of Dongzhou are always the royal family, so what if the Han family becomes the first family? If the royal family really breaks out and starts a war without any scruples, the Han family will not be an enemy at all.

"I am just relaying Princess Wanfu's request. As for the choice, it is your Han family's own business."

"However, you are partners with me now. I think I still have to tell you something."

Hearing this, the steward of the Han family nodded, cupped his hands to Prince Ning and said, "I was rude just now. Your Highness is very grateful for helping the Han family. If you have anything to say, just say it."

"Although the conditions proposed by Princess Wanfu are quite outrageous, I think the Han family still needs to consider them."

"You know very well the current situation of the Han family."

The manager of the Han family was silent.

Even though he was angry just now, he also knew in his heart that if Lu Yaoyao dared to offer such conditions, he was taking advantage of the Han family's weakness.

"Your Highness, can't you and Duke Zhen get the salt factory?"

The 40% salt mine resources are too much, and no matter how helpless the Han family is, they will never accept it.

"Of course I want to get it, it's a piece of fat, but do you think I have the ability to get it?"

"Not to mention that my father will not give it to me, how can the ministers in the court be willing to give it to me?"

"Your Majesty, don't you know the recent news in the capital?"

"It's okay if he doesn't speak. If he dares to speak, he will undoubtedly become the target of public criticism. If he is not careful, he may even have his arm chopped off."

Nowadays, many people are already aware that Duke Zhenguo and Emperor Hongwen have parted ways, but they have not yet openly opposed each other.

Emperor Hongwen was bound to deal with Duke Zhen, and if Duke Zhen didn't take the last step, he would always be in a passive position of being beaten.

Mr. Zhou has already analyzed the situation with King Ning before. After Zhen Guogong enters the capital this time, he will most likely remain silent. He will keep a low profile as much as possible and plan for it slowly so that Emperor Hongwen will not catch the mistake, otherwise he will definitely be caught again.

Reduce the military power in your hands.

Prince Ning had seen how powerful the civil servant in the court was. Once he was bitten, his skin would be peeled off even if he did not die.

Of course, there is one exception here, and that is Lu Yaoyao, the princess of Wanfu County. This is a person that even the imperial censors dare not impeach.

"Is there no other way?"

"I am also very helpful, but I am not strong enough. If I can get Princess Wanfu to let go this time, I will be able to get rid of Prince Jin's persuasion. Otherwise, I will not even be able to find a chance to mention this matter.

arrive."

Hearing this, the steward of the Han family fell silent. He had no doubt at all about what Prince Ning said.

After all, he knew that Prince Ning's relationship with Lu Yaoyao broke down because of the Lu family's affairs. Since then, Prince Ning has almost never had any interaction with Lu Yaoyao.

To be precise, he really wanted to meet Lu Yaoyao, but Lu Yaoyao didn't give him face at all.

This time, we started with King Jin, and then we had the opportunity to meet.

"In the current situation, we are too passive. The situation of the Han family is not optimistic. I also said just now that Lu Yaoyao has planned to expand the salt factory."

"If the daily production of 50,000 kilograms is really as she said, will your Han family still have room to survive?"

"It is true that she wants a lot, but at least the Han family can still have some reservations. If they can't build Dongzhou, won't the other three countries also be unable to build it?"

"She, Lu Yaoyao, can rely on the imperial court to expand Snowflake Salt. In this regard, the Han family is much better than her. Sometimes they still have to give up."

"If you give up, you will gain. Dongzhou is just one country, but there are three countries surrounding it."

His words made the manager of the Han family a little tempted, and he was right.

There are three countries besides Dongzhou. The Han family has been selling salt to other countries in recent years. There are many channels, but they have never been too careful in their management.

After all, this salt is not unique to Dongzhou, but is also found in other countries.

But if they master the snowflake salt, they will have a great advantage in the competition with the other three countries. Although they will lose a large part of the market in Dongzhou, it will not be a complete loss. At the same time, they can still occupy the markets of the other three countries.

After careful calculation, it seems that it is not unacceptable.

However, when he thought of the 40% salt mine resources Lu Yaoyao mentioned, he still felt heartbroken.

"Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness. This matter is too big for me to make a decision. I have to send a letter back to the elders of the clan for discussion."

"It will probably take some time. If there is an answer by then, I will have to ask His Highness to come forward to help."

"It's all trivial to connect people. We are partners now."

The steward of the Han family nodded, stood up again and thanked him with his hands, and did not stay long.

After he left, Prince Ning turned to look at Mr. Zhou beside him.

"Sir, do you think the Han family will agree?"

"It's hard to say. There is a high probability that they will agree, but they should bargain for a while. Forty percent is indeed too much. It is unlikely that the Han family will do what Princess Wanfu said."

Prince Ning also nodded.

Indeed, the Han family only has 70% in hand now. Taking out more than half of it at once is really painful for them. Even if they are helpless, they will not take it out happily.

"Besides, if the Han family seeks cooperation with the Duke of Zhen, is it just verbal cooperation?"

"Sir, what you mean is"

"Yes, although the power of the Han family is not bad, it is far from enough compared to what the Duke of Zhen has."

"The reason why Duke Zhen Guo is willing to cooperate is most likely because of the huge profits promised by the Han family. After all, Duke Zhen Guo is short of money."

Hearing the words "The Duke of Zhen Guo is short of money," Prince Ning's pupils suddenly shrank.

"Are you saying that the Duke of Zhen Guo is rebellious?"

"Isn't this obvious? It's hard to say whether he will take the last step, but if the emperor pushes too hard, I'm afraid he will take this step in the end."

"Cooperating with the Han family now is to prepare for a rainy day."
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