Kuang Shun's highest affordable price is 500,000 taels of silver. For the guy who dares to offer 780,000 taels of silver, he feels like this guy is simply a sucker. Boss Kuang said disdainfully:

"Who is this? You dare to buy such a high price, aren't you afraid of losing money?"

A man next to him whispered:

"This person is Chengbi, Huishang, Jiangyin. He has had some business dealings with this person. This person has a good reputation. But it seems that he is not capable of taking out so much money in one breath!"

Fatty Jia heard this and suddenly realized it and said:

"Oh, it turns out to be Cheng Bi! This person holds 5% of the shares of Peacock Mountain Shares. The 10,000 taels of silver invested half a year ago is now almost 110,000 taels. This can be explained. Yan Yingyuan went to Taiwan to explore gold mines. Of course, the inside story of it would not be hidden from Cheng Bi. The Jiangyin people accounted for a total of 20% of the shares in Peacock Mountain Shares last time, and made a total of 400,000 taels of silver in half a year. I estimate that this time it will definitely not be Cheng Bi's money alone, but it must be the gentry of Jiangyin's businessmen and gentry. Cheng Bi should be the representative elected by Jiangyin people!"

Fatty Jia thought that even Kuangshun would find someone to work with him. Jiangyin people who have the tradition of fundraising will naturally not miss this opportunity! Yan Yingyuan's current appeal is definitely not comparable to idle people. People in the Ming Dynasty know that Yan Yingyuan was originally a Jiangyin dictionary. Jiangyin people made a big profit with Yan Yingyuan. I believe that there is no need to mobilize this time. Slowly speaking, 780,000 taels of silver, even if it doubles, the rich people in Jiangyin can also raise it.

The boy Kuangshun was a little angry and muttered:

"This is obviously suspected of insider trading, it's a bit unfair!"

Fatty Jia found the reason to attack Kuangshun this time and teased:

"Didn't Brother Kuang doubt the authenticity of this gold mine? It's clear in Ming Pao that the reserves of 1 million taels of gold in Xiaojingua stone and 4 million taels of gold in Biggua stone. I'm asking me to tell you that buying the small gold in Xiaojingua stone for 780,000 taels of silver was a big bargain. Brother Kuang, you could have called 800,000 taels just now, why didn't you raise your sign!"

"I said Fatty Jia, you think it's worth 800,000 yuan, so why don't you hold up your sign?"

Fatty Jia smiled, shrugged, and said:

"I want to bid for the Golden Gourd Stone Gold Mine. I'm sorry! It's not within my bidding range."

Virtue! Kuang Shun cursed in his heart: Damn it! A villain succeeds!

At this moment, the hammer hit another knock, and the voice of the father-in-law Cheng sounded:

"Next, we will start auctioning the second gold mine, Jinguashi Gold Mine. The auction price is 800,000 taels of silver. The rule for the price increase is to increase at least 50,000 taels of silver each time. The higher the price will be."

Kuang Shun reminded: "It's your turn this time!"

Fatty Jia said, "If you don't be busy, take your time. The good show is still coming! This is a big deal, you can't just grab it by raising the sign first."

This time, it was not like the Jiufen Gold Mine bidding. Someone immediately raised the sign. I don’t know if it was a self-control or confident person. After waiting for about a minute or two, no one raised the sign. Cheng Mangui saw that no one raised the sign, but after all, he was still a little tender. He felt a little nervous for a moment, and a layer of sweat oozed out of his palms, and he quickly rubbed his hands.

Unlike Chengmangui, the bidders who bid for the Golden Gourd Stone Gold Mine felt a depressing atmosphere. The atmosphere was a bit weird, and it seemed to be tense. However, no one held up the sign, which made everyone breathe a little solemnly.

"Let's raise the sign first! Someone must come to take the lead!" A young man said and laughed, raised the number plate in his hand and shouted:

"850,000 taels."

“No. 17, 850,000 taels.”

With a shout, a stone of Chengmangui landed on the ground, and finally someone raised the sign. If the auction failed, his future would be over.

Kuangshun asked quickly: "Who is this person? Why is he so young? Which family's son is he?"

Fatty Jia is knowledgeable and is actually very nervous. He needs to relax. Talking about a little gossip is the best choice for relaxation. Now gossip:

"I heard from this young man's accent, he should be from Shaanxi, and he is so young. If I guess it's right, this person is Sun Zhiwei. This kind of brother is also from Sanyuan, Shaanxi. Sanyuan Xiangduo salt merchants. Li Zicheng rebelled and caused trouble to Sanyuan. Sun Bao's home was destroyed, his wives and concubines were dispersed, and his people and wealth were gone. When Sun Bao heard the news, he was in pain for a moment and became addicted to Yangzhou brothels. It is said that he fell in love with a thin horse in Yangzhou named Chunfeng. But this Chunfeng is interested in Sun Bao's friend Lei Shijun. Who said that Sun Bao's man couldn't even take out three hundred taels of silver! Sun Bao's man became angry again, and now he has a huge fortune. In addition, he is good at poetry and writing. Although he is only 24 years old, he is definitely a person who calls the wind and rain among Shaanxi salt merchants."

As Fatty Jia spoke, he found that not only did not relax, but he became more and more nervous. He thought that since Sun Baoren had come, Sanyuan Zhang Xun, who was singing and dealing with him, would of course be Zhang Xun. The middle-aged man who sat next to him and talked to him was Zhang Xun. The two came together and it was broken! This must be the joint fight between Sanyuan salt merchants. These salt merchants were rampant in Yangzhou in the early years and were recently suppressed by the Huigang salt merchants. However, Sanyuan salt merchants are almost the boss of the local salt industry in Guizhou, Sichuan. It is not difficult for Sanyuan people to join forces to take out 10 million taels of silver. If they join forces with the salt merchants in Jingyang, who are also Shaanxi salt merchants, they can even raise 15 million taels of silver. When they think of this festival, they feel a little cold.

At the moment when Fatty Jia was gossiping, the price was 950,000 taels. Fat Jia no longer hesitated and quickly raised the sign:

"1 million taels."

The man just spoke to him and sighed and started commenting next to him:

"Looking at the bottom, I'm afraid that 2 million taels of silver can't be defeated in this battle! The wealthy people of the Ming Dynasty gathered together today, and they are not a good-looking lamp. It seems that I can only be a spectator!"

Kuang Shun has now become a spectator, but it doesn't prevent him from watching the fun while looking into the bottom line. This guy is particularly curious, so he asked:

"Why do you say that, brother?"

That person is also a show-off, and said now:

"Your Excellency seems to be the surname Kuang, this person who holds the sign seems to be the surname Jia, I'm lucky to know!" Seeing Kuangshun nodded, he continued:

"I'm a surname Wang, I'm also considered a Hui merchant. I originally wanted to come to bid for the Golden Gourd Stone Gold Mine, but when I saw this situation, I had to see the excitement. The Hui merchant is too far behind the Huigang salt merchants in Yangzhou, and the Hu family and Cheng family! Today, the Huigang salt merchants in Yangzhou have arrived. Speaking of the Huigang salt merchants in Yangzhou, it's no problem to raise 12 million taels of silver. I have to hide my weaknesses. I'm afraid that with the strength of the Huigang salt merchants, there is no doubt that they can't be sure of using the strength of the Huigang salt merchants.

Since Sun Baoren and Zhang Xun from Shaanxi are here, they have the power of at least 10 million taels of silver as their backing. Shanxi salt merchants in Yangzhou did not pull him down this time. I heard that they had elected Liu Youlun and Qiao Chengtong to bid for the auction. Shanxi salt merchants are also strong enemies. It is easy for them to raise seven or eight million taels of silver. How powerful are the salt merchants in Yangzhou? Haha, I overestimate my abilities, how can I compete with them for the best of my strength!"

Fatty Jia quickly complimented:

"Everyone says that Hui merchants are powerful. Yangzhou's salt industry was originally a world of Shaanxi and Shanxi people. In recent years, Hui merchants have come from behind, which is really amazing!"

After the compliment, he raised his sign again and added another 50,000 taels of silver: "1.2 million."

Obviously the auction has just begun, so it is not an exaggeration to say it is a warm-up stage. Looking around, they are basically chatting while watching the fun. At this time, Kuangshun raised a question:

"Legends say that the salt merchants in Yangzhou have controlled at least 30 million taels of silver. It is also rumored that Zheng Zhilong also has at least 30 million taels of silver. I don't know if it was Zheng Zhilong or the salt merchants in Yangzhou. Who could buy this golden gourd stone gold mine in the end? Brother Wang, what do you think?"

Boss Wang stroked his beard and pondered:

"In terms of strength, of course, Zheng Zhilong is the first to recommend it. It is said that just to collect the water diversion of merchant ships, there are 4 million taels of silver every year. Zheng Zhilong has hundreds of merchant ships, but I don't know how much it earns, but in short, it will never be less. However, the Zheng family has a huge navy, so the expenses are also very large. It is estimated that the Zheng family has no less than 20 million taels of silver. As for the salt merchants, the Hui merchants have the most cash. However, Shaanxi people are more united. Therefore, according to the following, Zheng Zhilong has the upper hand, followed by Shaanxi salt merchants. The second is Hui merchants, and the second is Shanxi merchants."

When Fatty Jia heard this, the only person named Wang was Zheng Zhilong and Yangzhou salt merchants, and he felt a little dissatisfied. It is not a secret that the generals of the military town have money, after all, it is inconvenient to be public. But it is worth mentioning that Zhou Guozhang and Suzhou cloth merchants have strengths that cannot be underestimated. Now it seems that it is difficult for him to bid for Wu Sangui to get a gold mine, but things are unpredictable. Who can guarantee that there is no dark horse to come out!

Fatty Jia regained his indifferent attitude and said:

"I originally agreed with Brother Wang's opinion, but I agree with him, but I don't necessarily agree with him. I think, maybe the one who bought the gold mine in the end was neither Zheng Zhilong nor the salt merchant in Yangzhou, nor of course, it is not necessarily the salt merchant in the lower grade. Maybe someone here today will steal the limelight from Zheng Zhilong and the salt merchant in Yangzhou by then."

Boss Wang smiled, and felt a little contempt for Fatty Jia's argument, but said:

"Brother Jia is right. As the saying goes, people should not behave like a person, and the sea water should not be measured. Of course, those who come today are all outstanding people in the Ming Dynasty. Maybe Cheng Yaojin will come out halfway. It is hard to say very well!"

During the chat, the sign was raised to 1.5 million taels. Zheng Yuanxun was impatient and simply increased the price by 100,000 taels, and reported 1.6 million taels. Sun Baoren was not willing to be outdone, and then reported 1.7 million taels. Zheng Cai raised the sign to 1.8 million taels.

When everyone saw it, the drama was at its climax and almost clapped. Fatty Jia saw this situation and basically nothing was done with him. The highest price set by Wu Sangui was 2 million taels of silver, which obviously could not stop at 2 million taels today. However, this did not prevent the price from being raised. Since Fat Jia was determined to raise the price, he also considered to do his job for Wu Sangui, he immediately raised his license plate and called out: "2 million taels of silver!"

At this time, the entire venue turned its attention to Fatty Jia. Fatty Jia's signing scared Boss Wang and Kuang Shun. OnePlus cost 200,000 taels of silver. Unexpectedly, the dark horse was around. It seemed that Fatty Jia's backstage was unfathomable! Wow, he really couldn't be seen!

The Shen family in Suzhou immediately raised a sign and reported 2.1 million taels. Fatty Jia completely relaxed at this time. Today, his mission had been completed, and the next thing he wanted was to watch the show.

Qiao Chengtong from Shanxi then claimed 2.2 million taels, while Zhou Guozhang's representative reported 2.3 million taels.

Zheng Cai and Zheng Zhilongyi did not take the 100,000 taels and 100,000 taels with these people. They directly added 300,000 taels and quoted 2.6 million taels. The Zheng family's bid was a bit powerful and caused a lot of noise.

At this time, a license plate was raised on the second floor, and the sound suppressed the noise: "3 million taels."

Ji Yongzheng repeated it: "No. 21, 3 million taels."

As soon as the price was released, a little commotion occurred in the venue. In fact, people's psychological expectations had long exceeded 3 million taels, but this person seemed to deliberately fight with the Zheng family. Most people did not know who this person was.

How could the Zheng family show weakness? After a while, the Zheng family's sign was raised and yelled out 3.5 million taels. Sun Baoren seemed to be prepared, but he did not want to follow the Zheng family's pace. He still took a stern look and claimed 3.6 million taels.

On the 21st, he raised his sign again and directly called 4 million taels.

Fatty Jia didn't understand where the other party came from this time, and muttered: "I don't know if this person is here to argue or bid for the auction. Do you have a grudge against Zheng Zhilong?"

Zheng Zhilong also felt that this guy was clearly disrupting the situation, so he could swallow his breath, so he immediately asked Zheng Cai to raise the sign and call out 4.5 million taels.

Zheng Yuanxun, the representative of the salt merchant of the Hui Gang, wanted to fight and called out 4.6 million taels. Sun Baoren also did not give up, and increased to 4.8 million taels.

The middle-aged man holding the No. 21 sign raised his sign again, "5 million taels"

The Jinyiwei had long reported the abnormal situation at the auction site to Chongzhen of the Royal Chess Academy in the backyard. Chongzhen was playing chess with the princess while listening. At the beginning, he was calm and suddenly broke the integer price. What is this to do?

"What is Fan Yongdou going to do? Raise the price?"

The princess smiled:

"This boss Fan is a big smart man! This trick is called money laundering! It launders the money earned by the eight Shanxi merchants and the Tartars in smuggling business. Don't underestimate this boss Fan. The Qing Dynasty was strong earlier, so he hugged the Qing Dynasty's thighs. Now that the Ming Dynasty is strong, he immediately ran back to hug the Ming Dynasty's thighs. His brains are really quick! Taking advantage of the gold mine auction to launder money, you can't accept it!"

Chongzhen thought to himself that later generations listed Fan Yongdou, who was ranked first among the "Eight Great Imperial Merchants of the Qing Dynasty", was among the top traitors on the Ming Dynasty. These profiteers did help the Qing Dynasty. If they hadn't smuggled, selling grain and iron tools to the Qing Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty would not have swallowed the Ming Dynasty for a while. However, there were many traitors in later generations. The bitches were ruthless and the merchants were unrighteous. Forget it, such a behavior was somewhat of a loss of sincerity. Could it be deprived of his right to bid?

But you have to be careful of these people!

The Jinyiwei brought the emperor's will to Cheng Mangui in time. So, when he called 6 million taels, Cheng's auctioneer spoke in a sharp voice:

"Everyone, wait a moment, wait a moment."

Then he announced with a serious expression: "The emperor has an order. In order to prevent vicious bidding, from now on, the highest bidder can only obtain 66% of the shares of Jinguashi Gold Mine, 20% will be the second place in the bidding, and the other 14% will be the third to sixth place in the bidding. The purchase price is calculated based on the highest bidding. If the second to sixth place is considered high, you can give up the purchase of shares."

Cheng Mangui doesn't think it's inappropriate to modify the bidding rules halfway. The buyers below are probably Zheng Zhilong and Fan Yongdou who can't take it alone, and they feel a little uncomfortable. Others applauded and welcomed them. However, in this imperial society, everyone here feels that it's natural to accept the emperor's will.

Next, there were only Zheng family and Fan Yongdou, 6.5 million, 7 million, and 7.5 million. When Fan Yongdou called 8 million taels, Zheng Zhilong found that even if he called up, the madman No. 21 would still add up. Zheng Zhilong was a businessman after all, and reason defeated impulse and finally stopped this bidding behavior that harmed others and was not good for himself.

As a result, under the director of Fan Yongdou, the eight Shanxi merchants broke out halfway and obtained a controlling 66% stake in Jinguashi Gold Mine with a price of 8 million yuan. In fact, they paid less than expected, and only 5.28 million taels of silver were laundered by the Emperor Ming Dynasty.
Chapter completed!