Snowflakes fell, and the entire capital city turned silver. This heavy snow has lasted for three days, and many places in Yan State have been affected. However, driven by Zhongyonghou who took the lead in donating 100,000 taels of silver for disaster relief, the queen's relief fund allocated 500,000 taels of silver, and together with donations from various places, a total of 3.72 million taels of disaster relief funds were raised. The first batch of 1,500,000 taels of silver has been allocated, and Prince Murong is responsible for distributing this batch of disaster relief funds. Some of these disaster relief funds were used as cash to distribute to the people affected by the disaster, and some were exchanged for disaster relief materials. Now the reputation of the loyal and brave Hou Dashan in the entire Yan Kingdom can be said to be spread thousands of miles.
The ancient people did not have the concept of charity, although there were many people with the title of "good people". Shao Yun'an is different. In his "last life", he was a person who was enthusiastic about charity and public welfare. "In this life" he has money in his hands, and as he gradually integrates into the country, he supports Wang Shijing's charity very much. It can be said that Zhongyong Houfufu is the biggest supporter of the queen's "relief fund".
However, for many people in the capital, the snow brought more inconvenience to travel. Even so, there is still a lot of traffic outside the gate of Yunlong Auction House. After the "Hundred Days of Wrath", the Dasi Kingdom, the Xianlu Kingdom and the Dashan Tribe formally formed an alliance with the Yan Kingdom and signed many trade agreements. Dasi State exchanged the patterned iron for Yan State's tea and goat milk wine, but if they knew what Yan State would use the patterned iron for, they would not have signed this agreement. The three countries have established "embassies" in the capital of Yan State. As the contact point for the two countries to communicate with each other, the embassy-ci was proposed by Shao Yun'an.
Today, whether it is the ambassadors of the Three Kingdoms, the wealthy families in the capital, or the businessmen from the other Three Kingdoms who have been in the capital for a long time, all gathered here, just for the second opening of Yunlong Auction House. After eight months, Yunlong Auction House finally made a move.
In Room 1, Wang Shijing, Prince Murong, Princess Wu Zhen and Dai Zhanxiao were already seated. It was too cold outside, and it was snowing again, Shao Yunan had a baby at home, and as one of the bosses behind Yunlong Auction House, Wang Shijing attended on behalf of Zhongyonghou's Mansion. The Empress was also unable to come for the same reason, so Emperor Yongming naturally stayed with him in the palace. King Luo Rong and Guo Zimu are in the palace, Guo Zimu is too lazy to go out in such a cold day, and their wedding is coming soon, so there are many things to be busy. Prince Murong had just finished his busy work, and Wang Shijing invited him to come over to relax. After King Luo Rong got married, he would go out to Beijing for disaster relief.
Both Dai Zhanxiao and Princess Wu Zhen participated in the auction for the first time, and they were very curious. Dai Zhanxiao was just here to join in the fun, and he had nothing to buy. Shao Yun'an, the highlight product of this auction, had already given it to him.
After Princess Wuzhen and Dai Zhanxiao fought against the barbarians together, Princess Wuzhen not only drew closer to the Palace of Zhongyonghou and Prince Luo Rong, but also exchanged ideas with Dai Zhanxiao from time to time. Princess Wuzhen is a hero among girls, and Dai Zhanxiao is a general of the Yan Kingdom, but the two of them get along without the shyness of men and women, almost like brothers, Su Chenyi is a little anxious to see.
After the Dashan tribe's embassy was built, Princess Wuzhen moved out of Zhongyonghou's Mansion. Princess Wuzhen voluntarily stayed in the capital of Yan State as an ambassador. Although she is capable and skilled in martial arts, she is a daughter after all, and she has to marry sooner or later. people. Princess Wuzhen has three younger brothers, and her father's body has recovered. The three younger brothers have enough time to grow up, so Princess Wuzhen doesn't have to stay in the Dashan tribe. But Shao Yun'an and Guo Zimu knew the real purpose of her staying here - not wanting to be urged to marry. She is already 17 years old. I don't know how many people want to marry her as a princess. Princess Wuzhen doesn't have a decent person, and she doesn't want to be a tool for a man to gain power, so she simply avoids it. If she didn't go back, her father would have nothing to do with her, and because she begged for the "elixir" for her father, her father couldn't bear to force her, so he acquiesced in allowing her to stay here.
The hall of the auction house was already full, and people were also seated in all the private rooms. When the time came, the door of the auction house was closed, and Jiang Kangchen appeared. The affairs of the Wu family did not involve Jiang Kangchen in the slightest. He is now a celebrity in the capital and the Queen's confidant. The Queen has given him full responsibility for the affairs of the auction house. As for the Wu family, the only person who survived was Wu Jian. Wu Jian is still recuperating in the Zhongyonghou Mansion, and has regained consciousness, but he still can't get out of bed. Regarding the results of the Wu family, Wu Jian's reaction was very silent.
The success of Yunlong Auction House's first auction made merchants in the four countries see business opportunities. This time there were many times more good things in the auction than in the previous one, and all the patterned irons from Dasi Kingdom appeared. The matter of the Hu State mission shocked the three countries, and the people of Dasi State are now very secure in the territory of Yan State.
Wang Shijing didn't have anything to buy either, his main task was to keep an eye on the market. The auction of every commodity that was brought out was extremely hot, but when the main event came out, the atmosphere couldn't be described as just hot. The tea and goat's milk wine "irrigated with the essence of the precious land of the fairy mountain" actually have the effect of nourishing the body and beautifying the body! Although the effect is definitely not comparable to that of fairy fruit and fairy water, and it is impossible to rejuvenate, as long as you keep drinking it, if you have a minor illness, you can be alive and kicking in a few days; if you have a serious illness, you can get out of bed after a few months; Those with acne, the skin will get better if you persist for a period of time... There are more and more news like this. Now a tael of green tea has been fired for thousands of taels of silver, and a catty of goat milk wine is also a thousand taels of silver, which is still unavailable. . Those big businessmen who originally bought them back and planned to become second-hand dealers to resell them to earn a fortune instead of selling them, kept them for their own use. No amount of money can buy longevity.
If it hadn't been for Emperor Yongming's arrogance just now, and if Shao Yunan hadn't made such a crazy move, the Zhongyonghou's Mansion would definitely be thieves every day. Now the security level of Zhongyonghou's Mansion is second only to the Imperial Palace, even surpassing the General's Mansion. On behalf of the old general, a hundred guards were drawn from the general's mansion, and Wang Shijing also recruited three hundred retired veterans. There are three mythical beasts, Brother Hu and Jin Xiaojin, even if they are god thieves, they will never come back.
The first thing Jiang Kangning brought out was goat's milk wine, and the price for a jar of five catties of goat's milk wine started at 10,000 taels of silver. As soon as Jiang Kangchen finished speaking, someone raised a placard. Princess Wuzhen and Dai Zhanxiao were stunned and their hearts beat violently. The Dashan tribe was rich, but Princess Wuzhen was still frightened by the madness of the bidders. In the end, the first jar of goat milk wine was sold for a high price of 78,000 taels of silver, 18,000 taels more than the first auction.
There are twenty jars of goat milk wine, and the average price at auction is 80,000 taels of silver per jar. Next is Xiushui Keemun black tea. This is the first time black tea has appeared on the market. There are no ordinary products, and all of them are "special products" from the Zhongyonghou Mansion. Before the auction, Jiang Kangchen brewed a pot of black tea for everyone present to taste. Leaving aside the efficacy of black tea, the unique taste alone has made everyone eager to try it.
"Xiushui Keemun Black Tea is a specialty of the Zhongyonghou Mansion. There is only one season in a year. The tea can be stored for three years in a row, and the longer it gets, the more fragrant it will become. The starting price is 500 taels for one tael, and the price will increase by no less than 20 taels each time."
Princess Wuzhen gasped, thinking of the half catty of Keemun black tea that Wang Shaozhengjun gave her, her scalp tingled. This Keemun black tea is actually sold in taels! It's not that Princess Wu Zhen has no money, but she was shocked by this algorithm.
Even Princess Wu Zhen, who is regarded as a local tyrant, was terrified, let alone Dai Zhanxiao. Dai Zhanxiao is definitely a beggar compared to his younger brother Shao Yunan. He rubbed his face, looked at Wang Shijing with a calm expression, and finally understood why the Zhongyonghou Mansion was able to charge upwards of ten thousand taels of silver for a single move. This is really rich!
The Keemun black tea that Shao Yunan took to the auction house was picked and treated with spiritual spring water in the space. All the black tea he grows in the space is reserved for his family and friends to taste. Shao Yun'an no longer sells the things produced in the space. The effects of these things are too good, so we still need to keep a low profile.
Keemun black tea—eight catties in total, sold for a sky-high price of 970,000 taels in total. Then, Jiang Kangchen took out the most exquisite black tea, a big red robe.
"Dahongpao, the king of black tea, is even more effective than Qimen black tea, and has a unique taste. Because the production is extremely scarce, I won't let you taste it. The starting price of one or two red robes is one thousand taels of silver, and each increase should not be less than One hundred taels." Jiang Kangchen paused for a moment, his tone rising, "Before starting the auction, I have to remind everyone. The Dahongpao black tea in this auction is only two catties, and the number of Dahongpao tea trees in the entire Great Yan Kingdom is also 100 taels." It is extremely rare, and only a small amount has been found on the hills near Zhongyong Village. Now, the auction begins!"
Dai Zhanxiao wiped his forehead: "Marquis Zhongyong, I'd better take back the Dahongpao Yun An gave me."
Murong Shizi swallowed his throat: "Yes, take mine back to you too."
Princess Wuzhen just spoke, and Wang Shijing said: "You take it back to me, and I can't sell it. Those are really good things, and they can't be sold. They are watered with the essence water that has been raised for three years." In fact, they are completely produced. from space.
Gudong Gudong, three swallows. Dai Zhanxiao and Murong Shizi looked at Princess Wuzhen at the same time, and Princess Wuzhen immediately made an oath: "I swear in the name of my father and king, I will never say anything about it!"
Dai Zhanxiao and Murong Shizi nodded in satisfaction.
Two catties of Dahongpao were sold for 800,000 taels of silver. Even Princess Wu Zhen was a little dizzy, even though she did not pay for the money.
"Crazy, this is crazy." Murong Shizi no longer knew how to describe it.
Dai Zhanxiao kept rubbing his arms and face, if Shao Yun'an was not his younger brother, even if he was a Hussar general, he would not be able to drink it! What he drank was not only tea, but also shining real gold and silver!
The people who participated in the auction were all blushing and thick-necked, as if the money was not money at all, but stones picked up on the road! Wang Shijing was very satisfied with this auction, while Dai Zhanxiao was wondering whether he should take the Dahongpao, Keemun black tea and goat milk wine given by his brother back to Huxingguan. I don't know how many people are waiting to rob him.
Wang Shijing was extremely satisfied, and the queen who was waiting for news in the palace could only be more satisfied. Emperor Yongming was very happy, with so much small money, he could already foresee the abundance of the national treasury in the future. The Queen has decided that the Yunlong Group will hand over a proportional tax to the imperial court every year. Next year, red wine and green tea will be fully promoted as special commodities of Dayan State. With these two items alone, it is unknown how much tax revenue can be created for the treasury of Dayan Kingdom every year. Emperor Yongming also accepted Shao Yun'an's proposal to establish a tea factory and winery under the imperial court in Yongxiu County, and the proceeds would be directly included in the national treasury.
A series of commercial initiatives have been carried out one after another. Standing by the window of Jingyou Palace, Emperor Yongming's heart is full of pride.
"Auspicious snow heralds a good year. Although the snow has been heavier this year, I can already see the abundance of the coming year."
The Empress looked at Emperor Yongming with a smile on the corner of her mouth.
In Zhongyonghou's Mansion, Luo Rongwang, who accompanied Guo Zimu, looked seriously at Cen Lao and Weng Lao who were fighting on the chessboard, with a steaming Dahongpao in the tea bowl in his hand. Mrs. Cen is currently living in the Zhongyonghou Mansion, and it has been snowing heavily for the past few days, and Mrs. Weng also lives here. The two old people had endless discussions every day, and they still hadn't understood many of the books that Shao Yun'an brought out.
Guo Zimu and Shao Yun'an were not here, they were talking in Shao Yun'an's room. Originally busy with Guo Zimu in the mansion about the wedding, he received news from the Zhongyonghou Mansion, so he came over with King Luo Rong. In the room, Guo Zimu looked at the clothes on the bed and forgot to respond. Shao Yunan looked at him with a smile and asked, "Do you like it?"
Guo Zimu was dumbfounded, and nodded subconsciously: "It's so... beautiful."
"I designed this together with Nizi. I started making it after you and Uncle Murong's wedding date was set, and I was worried that I might not be able to catch up. I requisitioned all the embroiderers in the palace, plus my weaving There are a total of 121 embroiderers in the embroidery workshop under the banner of the workshop."
Shao Yun'an put his hand on Guo Zimu's shoulder, and Guo Zimu couldn't move his eyes away.
"Brother Guo, you not only want to get married in a grand manner, but also let everyone know that you are Uncle Murong's wife. Let them envy Uncle Murong to death."
Guo Zimu turned his head slowly, breathing unsteadily.
Shao Yun'an's big belly gently pressed against him: "Do you dare to show your face that day?"
Guo Zimu suddenly stopped breathing, and then he nodded vigorously and said, "Dare!"
"Come and try it, if there is something inappropriate, you have to change it as soon as possible."
Guo Zimu wiped his eyes and began to try them on.
King Luo Rong still doesn't know what kind of shock Shao Yun'an is going to give him. When someone came to inform him that it was his turn to try on clothes, King Luo Rong put down his tea bowl and followed. King Luo Rong's wedding dress was quite standard, and Shao Yun'an didn't show him Guo Zimu's wedding dress. Luo Rongwang was very curious, but was prevaricated by Shao Yunan's sentence "There are still many things to be revised".
Shao Yun'an only wanted Guo Zimu to be beautiful and perfect, and he would marry in a shocking manner, but he didn't expect that it would attract strong dissatisfaction and protests from one person, which caused Yunlong to serve as the most extravagant of the capital's upper class society. brand, there is no one!