King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 232 Sowing discord
Give an order.

In the entire auction venue, the noisy wealthy businessmen and merchants suddenly became quiet, and they all stared at the high platform.

after that.

The commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei, Ji Gang, slowly walked up to the front desk. Under the gaze of everyone, he waved to the guarded Jinyiwei behind.

After receiving the order, the Jin Yiwei slowly opened the closed screen, and then a group of pretty girls carrying a long box with pens and papers on it came to everyone's side amidst the puzzled eyes of the merchants. Place the items in your hands in front of everyone.

The sudden change, seeing the pen, ink, paper and inkstone in front of them, the wealthy businessmen in the scene became more doubtful. They looked at the items placed in front of them with puzzled faces, wondering what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd. , what exactly do you want to do.

Isn't it the auction we promised?
Isn’t it true that everyone shouts, increases, and competes at will?

What the hell is this ink, paper and inkstone?

Could it be that after the auction is over, it will be easier for them to sign and pledge?

Standing in the center of the high platform, Ji Gang, the commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei, felt the doubtful eyes of the audience gathered on him. He couldn't help but smile slightly at the corner of his mouth. He also guessed what they were thinking, and then he looked down. Everyone who was about to speak lowered their hands and said:
"Everyone, please be patient."

"I wonder if you guys understand?"

Avoid competing with each other and spending more money.

However, the idea is beautiful, but the reality is cruel.

Thinking of this, the expressions on everyone's faces were quite wonderful. If the venue was not inappropriate for many people, they couldn't help but want to curse.

The relationship lasted for a long time, but in the end, it was a secret shoot!
In this way, it can be said that the previous arrangements of these wealthy businessmen and businessmen were disrupted and scattered, their plans were shattered at once, and they were caught off guard.

They have secretly planned their favorite places, and each has determined the territory they want. At the same time, they have also promised each other that they will not participate in the competition.

This statement came out.

"Now, when bidding on the pen, ink, paper, inkstone, and envelope placed in front of you, you can write down the name of your favorite business area, your place of origin, and the highest bid you can make on the paper one by one, and put it on the paper. Put it in an envelope and seal it."

"This auction, in compliance with His Majesty's will, will be conducted through secret auction bidding."

They never dreamed that the imperial court would adopt such a novel auction method.

This so-called secret shooting, in a sense, is simply full of malice towards these people.

There was an uproar in the venue. All the merchants and wealthy businessmen who participated in the auction were stunned by the sudden rules. They looked like they had seen a ghost in the day and couldn't believe it.

Secret shooting?

Everyone wants to take this opportunity to get their favorite place in their hands at a reasonable low price.

"The winner will be the one with the highest price."

After all, those businessmen of similar strength before them had already met in private when they got the qualification to bid and sell salt from the imperial court.

In this way, the court's reputation was good, they could save money, and everyone was happy.

"When you are sure that what you have written is correct, you can raise your hand and we have a dedicated person who will come to collect your sealed letters."

“The rules implemented in this auction are quite different from auctions in the traditional sense.”

I have a mother-in-law!

There is no other reason.

With this auction method, too many uncontrollable things will happen.

Because no one can guarantee that if a group of people discussed and demarcated the area in private before, someone will interfere in the middle, go back on it, and secretly tear up the private agreement. Bid for your favorite place.

Have no idea!

Money moves people's hearts.

A shopping mall is like a battlefield. If there is an open auction, everyone must be afraid that others will add insult to injury and drive up prices. They will not dare to mess around and will abide by the so-called agreements and promises.

And shoot in secret.
Even if someone else tears up the agreement and secretly raises the price to grab the territory, you have absolutely no way of knowing.

Even if the results are finally announced, the problem is that after everything is settled, what's the use of knowing that someone is causing trouble and tearing up the agreement?

Can they still seek justice from the court?

Wouldn't that make it clear that he and others were colluding in the bidding?
Are you looking for discomfort and suffering for yourself?

In this regard, it is extremely possible to land yourself in jail if you are not careful.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the entire venue became depressing, weird, and quiet. Everyone frowned and fell into deep tangles.

After a brief silence, many wealthy businessmen and businessmen looked around with half-lidded eyes.

It’s better not to watch.

With each glance, there was doubt, suspicion, questioning, and questioning in each of those eyes.

It made everyone feel even more unsure, anxious and concerned.

The suspicion and suspicion towards each other became even stronger and stronger.

Feeling the change in the atmosphere, Xia Yuanji and other important ministers who were on the second floor were all human beings. How could they not see through the small thoughts of the merchants below?
After a moment of silence, Xia Yuanji and others looked at Zhu Gaoxu, who was calmly drinking hot tea and could not help but compliment:
"Your Majesty!"

"This plan is really clever!"

"Without any bloodshed, we secretly formed an alliance among these businessmen, and then completely collapsed it in an instant."

"Once doubts and suspicions arise, under such circumstances, the right to sell refined salt this time will probably fetch an unexpectedly high price."

Zhu Gaoxu, who was sitting on the armchair, sipping the hot tea in his hand with half-squinted eyes, listened to the praise and recognition from the ministers, and could not help but smile slightly at the corner of his mouth, saying:
"That's inevitable."

"If this auction can't fetch a sky-high price, I won't give them a bloody blow and make them willingly give up their money."

"Why do I, the king, need to worry and make so many preparations?"

Having said this, he paused, as if he had thought of something, and couldn't help but reveal a trace of sarcasm on his face. He curled his lips and sneered, "Haha," and said:
"Everyone is a smart, self-righteous guy."

"I really think that the imperial court is all fools. It's just their own intelligence that doesn't matter. Others don't know anything."

"One word 'should'."

Xia Yuanji and others who were standing aside couldn't help but smile after hearing this. They were slightly excited and complimented and praised:

"Yes Yes Yes"

"Your Majesty is right, so right!"

"How can these people be your opponents when it comes to calculations and understanding people's hearts?"

(End of this chapter)