I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 379 Come here
(Mistake in the previous chapter, not a hot air balloon, but an airship)
George initially envisioned researching airships for transportation. With the development of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the rapid advancement of aircraft technology, airships gradually became a tourist project.

As the popularity of Vladivostok continues unabated, St. Petersburg's interest in the Far East is growing.

Of course Vladivostok's own strength has a lot to do with this, but it also has a lot to do with the hype of some people.

Nicholas can ignore other people's attitudes.

Under pressure from within the Romanov family, Nicholas had to give in.

After thinking about it, Nicholas wrote a letter to George, asking George if he was willing to transfer some projects in Kanto to other countries.

If it were anyone else, George would ask him to go somewhere cool and rest.

Nikolai’s face still needs to be given.

But transfer is possible, there must be an explanation.

George invested a lot of money in early exploration. Some mines have already made early investments and can make profits at any time once the railway is built.

So at the end of October, a unique auction began in St. Petersburg.

The really powerful ones are the St. Petersburg banking consortium, the Tsar's uncle, and the ancient families of Yusupov.

Grand Duke Konstantinovich's grandson Alexander dismissed the rumors.

"Why should I transport it back to St. Petersburg and sell it to the Japanese on the spot?"

The rights to operate the Eastern Railway and the eastern section of the Trans-Siberian Railway belong to Grand Duke Yuriev and no one can touch them.

This also confirmed the rumors in St. Petersburg some time ago. Without the permission of Grand Duke Yuriev, there is really no chance of leaving Kanto.

Then there was a rumor that a certain Grand Duke in St. Petersburg had been scolded by the Tsar.

Alexander was whimsical.

Alexei chuckled, thinking that the Governor of the Far East was joking.

However, the nobles of St. Petersburg had already awarded George the uncrowned governor of the Far East.

The Russian Empire did not have the position of Governor-General of the Far East.

"Haha, without the Trans-Siberian Railway, wouldn't it be possible to travel by sea?"

"Dalini was built by Uncle George, and East India is Uncle George's private territory. Are you planning to swim back to St. Petersburg from the Suez Canal?"

The projects themselves are attractive enough, but some people are not satisfied with them.

There are also shares in Nikola.

The auction was held at the Royal Theater in St. Petersburg. The really powerful people were sitting in the boxes on the second floor. Alexander and Alexei, the little grand dukes, were extremely excited.

The auction will begin in July and will include auctions of mineral resources, land management rights along the China-Eastern Railway, and South-Manchuria Railway operating rights.

Nicholas will definitely not let George suffer.

Alexey, the second son of Grand Duke Mikhailovich, was George's fanboy.

These aristocratic children are not here to participate in the auction, but to broaden their horizons.

"Kanto and Japan are separated by Goryeo——"

"Would you like to go to the second floor?"

Romania's Crown Prince Ferdinand asked his brother Carol softly.

"Do you have a box here?"

Carol was curious, having just come of age and about to embark on a global journey.

"No, it belongs to Grand Duke Yuriev. He is often away from St. Petersburg. If you want to go to the second floor, I will go with you."

Ferdinand and George had a very good relationship, so it would not be a problem to borrow the box.

"No, it's fine here -"

Carol didn't want to go to the second floor. He wanted to see the little archduke up close.

After six o'clock, more and more people entered the venue, and more and more people spoke English.

Traditionally, the common language of Europe's upper class is French.

The Russian royal family uses German more.

Carroll comes from a royal family, so language is a must-have course. He can even tell the difference between British English and American English.

So can Ferdinand.

Ferdinand chuckled when a group of guys arrived at the venue shouting and rude in American English.

"Now it's fun to watch——"

"why?"

Carol didn't quite understand.

Ferdinand wanted to explain, but he didn't know where to start. Then don’t explain it, just take your time.

The person presiding over the auction was actually Granada, Director of the Energy Department of the Ministry of Finance, and Finance Minister Witte was also sitting in the audience, which fully proved that the Imperial Ministry of Finance attached great importance to this matter.

At 6:50, Guardsmen wearing black bearskin hats and fur-colored feathers suddenly appeared in the venue.

There was a commotion in the venue, and the Tsar arrived.

At seven o'clock sharp, the auction started on time.

"Gentlemen, let us first pay tribute to the great Tsar and Empress, wish them good health, and wish the empire prosperity -"

Granada immediately flattered the Tsar.

The little princes in the audience who used to be arrogant and domineering are now as obedient as newborn puppies, daring not to make the slightest sound.

Their father, or grandfather, might be in the box on the second floor.

Anyone who dares to be presumptuous at this time is waiting to be beaten.

"First of all, Lot 11.9, which is a gold mine from Guandong Prefecture, with unknown reserves and a grade of - this data may not be accurate enough, so I would like to remind you gentlemen to bid carefully -"

Granada's reminder had no effect and the bidding was extremely fierce.

"20 million!"

Since there is no starting price, the first bid is not high.

"40 million!"

The second bid is doubled.

"50 million!"

"60 million!"

-

"100 million!"

After reaching the million level, the number of participants decreased significantly and their bidding became more cautious.

Granada said nothing and looked down at the information in her hand. She had no intention of adding anything to it.

"Pounds?"

This was the first time for Carroll to attend such an occasion, as he had been studying at St. Petersburg University.

"ruble--"

Ferdinand also had a number plate in his hand, but he had no intention of raising it.

"These are all trash fish in the field, the sharks are upstairs."

Sure enough, once the private rooms on the second floor were sold, the price increased significantly.

"750 million!"

The East Fourth Box belongs to Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, an upright imperial uncle.

After the bidding, the venue immediately calmed down, and it seemed that no one dared to compete with Dongsi Box.

For a long time, someone held a sign in the corner of the infield.

"900!"

"boom--"

There was a lot of discussion in the venue.

It was an American who dared to compete with the Dongsi box for the gold mine. Now it was really fun to watch.

"950--"

Xiyi box also joined in. This is the box of Grand Duke Sergei.

"1000--"

Although the Bank of Nations does not have private rooms, it is also very wealthy.

At the level of tens of millions, there are only a few people who are qualified to bid.

Witte finally raised his head and looked at Dong Yi, who had not bid, and at the tsar's box in the middle.

Dongyi is George’s box.

Although George is not in St. Petersburg, Werther knows that George's uncle just arrived in St. Petersburg from New York, USA yesterday.

Ah--

It's not that easy to grab something from George!
(End of this chapter)