The ones who should not be underestimated are these officials and businessmen. Each of them has the support of a senior official of the imperial court, and some even have the support of the emperor.
Each person's power is complex and huge.
Some of them even controlled the salt and iron trade since the founding of the country, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were as rich as a country.
Therefore, it is naturally a bit difficult to deal with the salt and iron business of these officials and businessmen.
"The owner of this salt field didn't start out in the salt and iron business, but in the medicinal herbs business. Almost all the medicinal herbs on the market today have passed through their hands."
Liu Feng thought of a name, Taihe Pharmacy.
"But Taihe Pharmacy?"
"That's right. Although this pharmacy is small in scale, it is very powerful and extremely low-key."
"Besides, I don't know who is behind this Taihe Pharmacy."
Taihe, Taihe.
Liu Feng had heard this name from his father-in-law before.
Later, he also deliberately ordered Wu Jiang to conduct strict inspections on the ships of the medicine business.
Not only did they hoard medicinal materials, causing countless pharmacies to close down, but they also raised drug prices, making it difficult for ordinary people to get medicine and treat their illnesses.
My father-in-law said at the time that the Taihe Pharmacy had only been in business for a few years, but it had developed extremely rapidly in the past few years. Liu Feng originally thought that it was just a relationship-based business.
Unexpectedly, their business includes such lucrative industries as salt fields.
It was a mistake. Fortunately, I didn't rush to cause trouble for Taihe Pharmacy this time.
"Master Liu, are you also familiar with this pharmacy?"
Zhou Wanggui was secretly surprised.
"I'm not familiar with it, I've just heard people talk about it."
"Besides, to be honest, this pharmacy has had some minor frictions with me."
Liu Feng took a sip of tea, his face calm.
Who knew that Zhou Wanggui's face had undergone such a drastic change.
"This Taihe Pharmacy is no simple matter. They are well-organized, act decisively, and use every possible means, including ruthless tactics."
"If you have a grudge against them, you might have to be careful."
Liu Feng nodded.
"Then, Lord Zhou, do you know who is behind this Taihe Pharmacy?"
"I think that ordinary people, even with support, can't do such a business. This is the lifeblood of the dynasty."
Zhou Wanggui shook his head with a wry smile on his face.
"Master Liu, I really don't know about this."
"Besides, you know the truth clearly. Even if I knew it, I couldn't tell you."
Liu Feng nodded and looked at Zhou Wanggui's expression. He must know who was behind Taihe Pharmacy.
But I can't say it.
"Master Zhou, is it easy to verify the identity of this salt and iron merchant?"
"If it's convenient, Lord Li, please get one for me too."
Zhou Wanggui frowned.
He had long seen that Liu Feng had great ambitions, but he did not expect that he was not satisfied with just having iron ore.
His eyes were set on the salt mines, and he also wanted to be a salt merchant.
"The identity of a salt merchant is not difficult. As long as you have a certain amount of assets, it's nothing."
"But your situation is special. Even having an identity is useless."
"You don't have any salt pans. Besides, newly discovered salt pans are basically out of your reach. Once you discover one, you'll be immediately taken advantage of."
"Master Zhou, I can't tell you about this right now. I definitely have my own way."
Liu Feng laughed, and his laugh was quite mysterious.
Liu Feng knew very well that most of the land in the Dali Dynasty was land, and there were not many places where salt could be produced. Sea salt was produced near the coast, but the output was limited and was controlled by specific families.
Therefore, if he wanted to make money from the salt fields, he could only target the salt in the mountains.
Although this mountain salt is not as fine as sea salt, it is not too bad.
Then he just needs to send people to search in the mountains, and he won’t have to worry about not finding what he wants.
Youzhou is such a big place. If there is one salt field, there can definitely be a second one.
Don’t be afraid of not having salt fields at the moment, as they are something you can only come across by chance.
What he needed was an identity, an identity that could allow him to compete with Taihe Pharmacy.
This Taihe Pharmacy is doing all kinds of evil things, and Liu Feng will not let him off easily. He will try every possible means to get rid of him.
It’s just medicinal materials and salt and iron, these two are the most profitable industries at the moment.
Well then, since you are rich but unkind, I will cut you in half.
He has a long-term vision. It may not be a big deal at the moment, but his army will grow in the future, and medicinal materials will also be an important strategic reserve.
So many people need salt, and livestock also need salt to keep fat and strong.
At that time, even if I don't cause trouble for them, they will still choke me when I need these things.
In that case, I should take the initiative.
Get the identity first, so that you will have an extra guarantee when arm wrestling.
This was a big deal, so Liu Feng was not stingy and gave Zhou Wanggui three hundred taels of silver.
With this money, it doesn't matter whether Zhou Wanggui has more or less, as long as he achieves his goal in the end. He doesn't mind if Zhou Wanggui keeps all the money.
In order to obtain authorization from the Salt and Iron Office, Liu Feng stayed here for another night.
Early the next morning, Liu Yan was helping Liu Feng get up when Zhou Wanggui arrived.
Liu Feng doesn't care. Just wait patiently. Early in the morning, such a gentle beauty is working hard on you.
What are you doing here? You really don't choose the right time.
Two hours later, Liu Feng slowly got up.
This cannot be blamed on Liu Feng’s own lust.
The main reason is that Liu Yan is becoming more and more naughty.
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