Chapter 1508 Xin Zijuan Test

If these people hand over the silver to Haitong Yinzhuang for delivery tomorrow, plus the collected cash silver and gold, then this will already be enough for 2.25 million taels, which is short of the minimum standard of 2.5 million taels for the two phases. There is a shortfall of two hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver.

Although the first day is definitely the biggest harvest, tomorrow's jewelry will not be much inferior. Feng Ziying originally estimated that selling five to six million taels of silver should not be a big problem. If it goes up according to today's level, it means that there will still be There can be an income of seven to eight hundred thousand taels. As for the farmhouse, shop, house and miscellaneous items at the back, if three or four hundred thousand taels of silver can be recovered, it means that the entire auction can recover about 3.4 million taels of silver, which is far more than the initial estimate.

Dad had an agreement with the Ministry of Household and Military Affairs. If the sales revenue of 2.5 million taels can be achieved in the two phases, then 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 northwest towns.

If the sales income of 3.3 million taels can be achieved, it means that Dad can still 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 Dad's expectations. Of course, the price Dad shouted to the Ministry of Household and Military Affairs was 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 your Excellency also took great pains to send out invitations everywhere, and even went so far as to show up in person to invite people. He also made public announcements in newspapers and magazines in the capital and Jiangnan, just to make this sales event a big one. come out.

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

As the adults said, this sales fair is actually to combine the goals of the two periods. There is no need to do the one in September, and we have to eat enough at one time.

Two and a half million taels of silver is an astronomical figure. It is a heavy burden on everyone's heart. In addition to the 900,000 taels of cash that have been put into the treasury, we still need to collect 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 future.

It now seems that today’s first game has exceeded the expected goal, even greatly exceeded expectations, which is perfect.

"Our expectation for the game tomorrow 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 with great interest.

"Not necessarily. Women are interested in jewelry and other items. Even if men are willing to pay for women, it is difficult for women to come to the scene and feel the atmosphere, so it is best to be conservative." Wang Wenyan started. Vaccination.

Fu Shiyi thought that this was indeed the case, but still insisted on his own point of view: "The classical literature is reasonable, but I still think that 400,000 taels can be realized. In the third scene, the prices of farm shops and houses are relatively stable, and 400,000 taels is completely achievable, but it is also impossible. How big an increase is there? After all, the prices of such things are basically clear. It is clear when you ask the market. As for the final miscellaneous items, we will be satisfied with one hundred thousand taels of silver. At this rate, I estimate that the goal of 3.11 million taels will be It’s completely achievable.”

“Brother Qiu Sheng’s estimates for the farm shop and house are too conservative. I think there will be a larger increase in this area.” Wu Yaoqing continued.

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." Fu Shi was surprised.

"Master Fu, the survey data you made is based on the prices at the beginning of the year. The prices of these farms, houses and shops fell sharply after the Mongolian invasion last year. As far as I know, they fell by at least 30%, but after June It has basically returned to the level before the Mongolian invasion last year. In other words, the 400,000 taels you mentioned are at least 100,000 to 150,000 higher. In addition, many of these properties, houses, and shops are located in Yangzhou, Jinling, and Suzhou and other areas south of the Yangtze River, if we follow past practices, merchants in the capital city may be interested in the properties in the south of the Yangtze River, but not necessarily houses and shops. However, this time, they were invited by adults to Dongting, Longyou, Huizhou, Jiangyou, Almost all the leading businessmen from the major business gangs in Yangzhou are here. They are very interested in the farms, houses and shops in these areas, so I thought this was another good news and would also bring about a certain degree of upside. But as for how much it will rise, I haven’t done any research and can’t make a prediction.”

Wu Yaoqing’s analysis also made Feng Ziying, Fu Shi and others think deeply.

Wang Wenyan hesitated to speak, but in the end he didn't say anything. Feng Ziying didn't say much either. She just nodded and signaled everyone to complete various follow-up procedures to ensure that the accounts are clear and the money is put into the treasury.

 When only Feng Ziying and Wang Wenyan were left, Feng Ziying asked: "What does Wenyan have to say?"

“Your Excellency has invited merchants from all over the Yangtze River. I’m afraid it’s not just as simple as building momentum for this sale, right?” Wang Wenyan said thoughtfully.

"Well, I have some other ideas and the 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, and I also want to hear from them. My true thoughts." Feng Ziying nodded.

“Actually, your Excellency invited them here, and they all came out in full force, including most of the prominent figures, which already explains a lot of problems.” Wang Wenyan knew very well what Feng Ziying was worried about.

"Well, it explains some problems, but I think it's not enough. It only means that they are worried, want to understand some problems, and want to gauge the trend, but it does not mean that they will stand on our side." Feng Zi The English tone was also somewhat solemn, "Their roots are in Jiangnan after all."

"But there is their vast market and business in the north." Wang Wenyan did not agree with Feng Ziying's point of view. "Every bustle in the world is for profit, and the bustle in the world is for profit, especially for businessmen. Business in the south of the Yangtze River is developed and competition is more fierce. The land is vast, and if Liaodong, Huguang and the southwest are added to it, it will be even more limitless, let alone beyond the border wall, it is impossible for these merchants to give up."

"Wen Yan, what you said makes sense, but there are several questions here. First, are you sure that Huguang and Southwest China will be of the same mind as the imperial court? Second, what you said is based on the imperial court's dominance. But what if everyone feels that the imperial court is at a disadvantage?" Feng Ziying asked.

Wang Wenyan was startled and looked at Feng Ziying, "Sir, how is this possible? The imperial court is orthodox, how come Southwest Huguang..."

Feng Ziying’s eyes were bright and Wang Wenyan was speechless for a moment.

Feng Ziying chuckled: "Who defines orthodoxy? What do you think?"

“But the Emperor is still here, and he was the one who established him as the emperor in the first place...” Wang Wenyan argued forcefully, but lacked some confidence.

"Yes, it was the Supreme Emperor who appointed the current emperor, but what if his attitude has changed now? Or is he no longer here?" Feng Ziying said leisurely: "Prince Yi Zhong has been the prince for twenty years. How famous is his reputation in Jiangnan and his influence? Wen Yan doesn't know how powerful the power is, right? Before the current emperor ascended the throne, the world took it for granted that Prince Yohitada should ascend the throne as the emperor. So if something changes now, the people's hearts and voices will not be controlled by the gentry. ?”

Wang Wenyan was speechless and speechless. After a long time, he said dullly: "What your Excellency said is indeed true, but it has been ten years since the Emperor took the throne. Times have changed, the emperor's throne is stable, and the courtiers support him. Even in Jiangnan, I am afraid that he has already passed away." It is no longer the case in the past. Whether it is the gentry or the merchants, they all seek advantages and avoid disadvantages and are realistic. It is unreasonable to let them risk their own wealth, life and even the fate of their clan for such an illusory future of wealth. There are many people who are excited, but there are not many who really dare to put it into practice, right?"

"This is the case under normal circumstances. As you said, the imperial court is orthodox, and the current emperor cannot say that. However, when some conditions have changed and strong competitors have emerged, not everyone can look at this rationally and calmly. All in all, the saying "wealth can be obtained through danger" is engraved in the hearts of many people, especially when they think there is great hope, they will have the enthusiasm and courage to give it a try."

Feng Ziying never underestimates people's hearts. For now, the situation he guessed is indeed unlikely. However, if there are a series of changes in external factors, ranging from quantitative changes to qualitative changes, it will be difficult to say. He does not think that Prince Yi Zhong , Niu Jizong, Wang Ziteng, Tang Binyin, Gu Tianjun, Jia Jing, Zhen Yingjia, these people are fools. Any one of these people is a hero among people, and you can imagine how capable they can be when they are gathered together. come out.

“That’s why your Excellency invites these Jiangnan businessmen to the capital to find out what they have to say?” Wang Wenyan understood Feng Ziying’s intention.

"Apart from this, can you find any better reasons and excuses?" Feng Ziying smiled bitterly, "I am now the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, not a member of the Zhongshu House, nor the director of the Ministry of Commerce. There is no reason to be like when I was still hanging around in the Hanlin Academy. Are you going to go in and out of Jiangnan at will like that? I thought about this excuse for a long time before I found it."

"In this case, you can actually take this opportunity to get a glimpse into the minds of these Jiangnan merchants. The third round is to focus on selling farms, shops and mansions. The most shops and mansions are in Beijing, and the majority of farms are in the suburbs of Beijing. Jiangnan merchants Since I came here at your invitation, I must have done something to some extent. If I only focus on buying antique jewelry or houses in the south of the Yangtze River, but refuse to buy mansions, shops and manors in the middle of the capital, I can't say that there must be something wrong. , but at least it shows that they are not optimistic about the imperial court, and those who are willing to buy the mansion and manor in Beijing may be those who 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 letter of guarantee?"

 (End of this chapter)