Chapter 1508 Exploration of Xinzi Scroll

If these people hand over the silver to Haitong Yinzhuang for delivery tomorrow, plus the collected cash and gold, then this is already enough to make up 2.25 million taels, which is 2.5 million taels short of the minimum standard for the two phases. It's short of two hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver.

Although this first day is definitely the biggest harvest, but tomorrow's jewelry will not be too inferior. Feng Ziying estimated that it would not be a big problem to sell five or six hundred thousand taels of silver. There can be an income of 7.8 million taels. As for the farm shop and miscellaneous items in the back, if 3.4 million taels of silver can be recovered, it means that the entire auction can recover about 3.4 million taels of silver, far exceeding the original estimate.

At the beginning, Dad and the Ministry of Household Military Department had an agreement. If the sales income of 2.5 million taels of silver can be realized in the two phases, then the 500,000 taels of silver will be allocated to the four towns in the northwest to solve the current dilemma in the northwest. If it exceeds 2.5 million taels, 30% of the excess will be used to supplement the four towns in the northwest.

If the sales revenue of 3.3 million taels can be realized, it means that Dad can get an additional 240,000 taels from the Ministry of Household and Military Affairs, which means that Dad can almost get 740,000 taels of "pacification silver" "To appease the four towns in the northwest, this amount has greatly exceeded my father's expectation. Of course, the price that my father shouted to the Ministry of War is 800,000 taels.

  Seeing the satisfied smile on Feng Ziying's face, Fu Shi, Wang Wenyan, Wu Yaoqing and others also felt relieved.

Everyone has done so much work before, and the adults also took great pains to post invitations everywhere, and even went out to invite them in person, and made noises in the capital and Jiangnan newspapers, just to create a big momentum for this grand sales event come out.

  But no matter how big the momentum is, the final outcome still depends on the effect.

  As the adults said, this sale is actually to combine the goals of the two phases. There is no need to do the one in September, and the meal must be full at one time.

Two and a half million taels of silver is an astronomical figure, and it is a heavy burden for everyone. In addition to the 900,000 taels of cash that has been put into the warehouse, there is still a total of 1.6 million taels of silver. , and this first shot is the most critical, if it fails to fire, it means that it will be difficult to achieve the goal in the follow-up.

   Now it seems that today's first game has exceeded the expected goal, and even greatly exceeded expectations, which can be called perfect.

   "Our expectation for the next day's match is a minimum of 400,000 taels. It would be best if we can achieve 400,000 taels, but judging from today's performance, the goal of 500,000 taels is very promising." Fu Shi said enthusiastically.

"It's not necessarily true. Women are interested in things like jewelry. Even if men are willing to pay for women, it is difficult for women to come to the scene to feel the atmosphere, so it is best to be conservative." Wang Wenyan called first. Vaccination.

Fu Shiyi thought it was true, but still insisted on his point of view: "The classical Chinese is reasonable, but I still think that 400,000 taels can be realized, and the price of the third farm shop and house is relatively stable. 400,000 taels can be realized, but it is also impossible. How big is the increase? After all, the prices of such things are basically clear, and it is clear when you ask the market. As for the final miscellaneous items, we are satisfied with one hundred thousand taels of silver. After this, I estimate that the goal of 3.11 million taels is It's totally achievable."

   "Brother Qiusheng's forecast for the farm shop and the house is too conservative. I think there will still be a relatively large increase in this area." Wu Yaoqing continued.

   "Oh? I would like to hear more about it." Fu Shi was surprised.

"Master Fu, the survey data you have done is based on the prices at the beginning of the year. The prices of these farm houses and shops have fallen sharply after the Mongol invasion last year. As far as I know, they have dropped by at least 30%, but after entering June It has basically returned to the level before the Mongols invaded last year, that is to say, the 400,000 taels you mentioned will be at least 100,000 to 150,000. In addition, many of these land properties, houses and shops are located in Yangzhou, Jinling and In Suzhou and other Jiangnan areas, if the past practice is followed, merchants in the capital city may be interested in properties in the Jiangnan area, but not necessarily houses and shops, but this time invited by adults, Dongting, Longyou, Huizhou, Jiangyou, The businessmen of these major business gangs in Yangzhou are almost all here, and they are very interested in the farms, houses and shops in these areas, so I think this is another good news, and it will also bring a certain degree of rise. But as for how much it will go up, I haven't done any investigation, so I can't make a prediction."

  Wu Yaoqing's analysis also made Feng Ziying, Fu Shi and others thoughtful.

  Wang Wenyan hesitated to speak, but in the end he didn't say anything, and Feng Ziying didn't say much, just nodded and signaled everyone to do all kinds of follow-up procedures and procedures, so that the accounts are clear and the silver is put into the warehouse.

   When only Feng Ziying and Wang Wenyan were left, Feng Ziying asked, "What do you want to say about classical Chinese?"

   "My lord, I'm afraid it's not just as simple as creating momentum for this sale, my lord invites Jiangnan merchants all over the place?" Wang Wenyan mused.

"Well, there are some other ideas, and there is also an intention to meet and communicate with them. After all, Jiangnan has been a little restless since last year, and I still have a little reputation. They are willing to give me this face. I also want to hear from them. true thoughts." Feng Ziying nodded.

   "In fact, the adults invited them to come, and they all came out, even including most of the big names, which has explained a lot of problems." Wang Wenyan knew exactly what Feng Ziying was worried about.

"Well, it explains some problems, but I don't think it's enough. It just shows that they are worried, want to understand some problems, and want to spy on the trend, but it doesn't mean they will stand by us." Feng Zi The English tone is also somewhat indescribable, "Their roots are in the south of the Yangtze River after all."

"But there is a vast market and business for them in the north." Wang Wenyan disagreed with Feng Ziying's point of view. The land is vast, and if you add the Liaodong, Huguang and Southwest regions, it will be even more limitless, let alone the border wall, these businessmen cannot give up."

"Wenyan, what you said has some truth, but there are a few questions here. First, are you sure that Huguang and Southwest will be united with the imperial court? Second, what you said is based on the fact that the imperial court is dominant. But what if everyone thinks the court is at a disadvantage?" Feng Ziying asked.

  Wang Wenyan was taken aback, and looked at Feng Ziying, "My lord, how is this possible? The imperial court is orthodox, how about Huguangnan..."

  Feng Ziying's eyes were piercing, Wang Wenyan was momentarily at a loss for words,

  Feng Ziying chuckled: "Who is up to the definition of orthodoxy? What do you think?"

   "But the Taishanghuang is still there, he was the emperor established at the beginning..." Wang Wenyan argued strongly, but he lacked confidence.

"Yes, the Supreme Emperor appointed the current emperor, but what if his attitude has changed now? Or is he gone?" Feng Ziying said leisurely: "Prince Yizhong has been a prince for twenty years. How famous is he in the south of the Yangtze River? How powerful is the classical Chinese, right? Before the current emperor ascended the throne, the whole world took it for granted that Prince Yizhong should ascend the throne. Now, if there is any change, the public opinion is not manipulated by the gentry. ?”

Wang Wenyan was tongue-tied, speechless, and after a long time he said sullenly: "My lord's words are indeed reasonable, but the current emperor has been on the throne for ten years. Times have changed, the throne is stable, and the courtiers support him. It is no longer what it used to be, whether it is the gentry or the merchants, they are all seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages and focusing on reality. If they are to risk their wealth, life, and even the fate of their clan for such an illusory future of wealth and honor, I am afraid it is justified. There are quite a few lively people, but there will not be a few who really dare to put it into practice, right?"

"Under normal circumstances, this is the case. As you said, the imperial court is orthodox, and today's majesty does not say anything. However, when some conditions have changed and there are strong competitors, not everyone can look at it rationally and calmly. All in all, the phrase "seeking wealth and wealth and danger" is engraved in many people's hearts, especially when they think that there is great hope, they will have the enthusiasm and courage to fight."

Feng Ziying has never underestimated people's hearts. For now, the possibility of the situation he guessed is indeed unlikely, but if there are a series of changes in external factors, from quantitative to qualitative, it will be difficult to say. He does not think that Prince Yizhong , Niu Jizong, Wang Ziteng, Tang Binyin, Gu Tianjun, Jia Jing, Zhen Yingjia, these people are stupid people, any one of these people is a hero among men, and you can imagine how capable things they can do together come out.

   "That's why the adults invited these Jiangnan businessmen to Beijing to find out what they have to say?" Wang Wenyan understood Feng Ziying's intentions.

"Other than that, can you find any better reasons and excuses?" Feng Ziying smiled wryly, "I am now the Governor of Shuntian, not a member of Zhongshushe, nor the head of the Ministry of Commerce. There is no reason like when I was still in the Imperial Academy Can you go in and out of Jiangnan at will like that? I have been thinking about it for a long time before I figured out this excuse."

"Since this is the case, my lord can actually take this opportunity to get a glimpse of the minds of these Jiangnan businessmen. The third round is to focus on selling farms, shops and mansions. The shops and mansions are the most in Beijing, and the farms are mostly in the suburbs of Beijing. Jiangnan merchants Since I came here at your invitation, I must show some performance. If you only care about buying antiques and jewelry or fields and houses in the south of the Yangtze River, but not buying mansions, shops and manors in Beijing, you can’t say that there must be something. , but at least it shows that they are not optimistic about the imperial court, but are willing to buy the mansion in the capital, maybe they approve of the imperial court,..."

  Feng Ziying heard Wang Wenyan's point of view and laughed: "Do you think this should be their certificate of nomination or guarantee?"

  (end of this chapter)