Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 413

The auction was held in the palace, the distance from Xiama Bridge to Guangfan Gate, and the large open space next to the Right Jinwuzhan Courtyard belonged to the imperial city. Mobilize manpower and stand guard.

On the huge square, two futons and a small desk form a seat, and each seat is marked with a number.The distance between the seats is about five meters, and there are Jinwu guards on the left and right sides.

Xue Langtian came here before dawn to check the layout of the venue and check the process. When the time came, the people who participated in the auction came in one after another, silently and orderly.

Everyone who is eligible to participate in the auction will be given a wooden sign, and Jinwu Guards will verify their identity when entering and leaving——

"No walking around, no talking loudly, no whispering! Do you understand?"

"understand!"

"Please come in!"

There are no tweeters, wireless microphones, etc. In this era when communication is basically based on roar, such a large-scale event can only be held by manual notification, and the area is divided according to the region. Different areas have different starting prices.Each area has arranged manpower to inform the rules and reserve price of the auction——

"Good morning, everyone. Welcome to this auction for the exclusive right to operate a sweet potato and potato vermicelli workshop! I have the exclusive right to operate vermicelli workshops in this area for three years, this operating right is protected by the imperial court and is exclusive to this area, and the rest are not allowed to operate, and violators will have their income confiscated and be fined a hundred times the income!"

"Clap clap clap!"

As soon as Xue Lang's words fell, the Li brothers took the lead and started applauding. Those who participated in the auction heard that their rights and interests were protected, and naturally welcomed them warmly.For a while, the applause was quite enthusiastic!Not to mention, it really made Xue Lang feel like he was speaking in modern times.

Xue Lang felt a little embarrassed, but he still maintained a serious face and said: "For all those who participated in this auction, the seeds, farming techniques, and vermicelli making techniques of the winners will be provided free of charge by the imperial court and followed up with guidance. , will be eligible to purchase seeds, and of course, the imperial court will also provide guidance on cultivation techniques.”

There was another burst of applause, but the atmosphere was inexplicably more tense than it was just now.Xue Lang gestured for everyone to be quiet, and then said: "Because of the different regions and climates, the farming conditions in different places are different. Some places can grow potatoes for two seasons, and some places can only grow one season. Depending on the region, the reserve price is also different! During the auction When everyone came in just now, the guards had told everyone that they hoped everyone would strictly abide by it, and those who violated it would be disqualified and expelled! There are pens, inks, papers and inkstones on the table in front of everyone. Within a quarter of an hour, please Everyone write down the bids for the first round, and the Jinwu Guards will collect them after a moment!"

Only two people are allowed to come in at most from each family, and they are not allowed to whisper to each other. The Jin Wuwei guards are watching eagerly.All of a sudden, winking people flew all over the field, but no one spoke.

In a moment, it will be there in a while, and Jin Wuwei will come forward soon, starting from table No. [-], according to the division of the area, they will be collected pile by pile!

After receiving it, Jin Wuwei stood back to his position and announced the start of the second round, with only a short pause in the middle.After finishing the three rounds, the results will not be announced at that time. The results will be posted on the bulletin boards of each post station, each lifang, and the gates of the east and west cities three days later.

After the three rounds were over, all those who participated in the auction left the imperial city under the supervision of the Jinwu Guard.At the gate of the imperial city, there was a long line of carriages waiting.Most of the people who came out had dignified expressions and were a little apprehensive, and they didn't know if they could get the shot!

In a richly decorated carriage—

"Sauro!"

"Father, why are you here?"

The father looked serious and asked, "How did it turn out?"

Saburo shook his head: "The result will not be announced today. That servant Xue said that the criterion for measuring the result is to combine bidding with the promotion and operation plan. The result will be announced in three days."

The father’s face sank like water: “After you entered, the imperial court issued an imperial edict, announcing to the world that sweet potatoes and potatoes will be promoted by those participating in this auction. Those who commit crimes can report to the imperial court, and the imperial court will severely punish them!"

Saburo was stunned, and said: "What a Xue Yiren, it turned out that this plan was made! If I wait for the money and people to contribute, isn't it a waste of work, all for the court?"

Father nodded: "In this way, the people know that the main promoter is the imperial court, and they will only be grateful to the imperial court. How can they remember us who contributed! After this incident, the Li Tang royal family will definitely have a great reputation."

The father and son looked at each other, following the shaking of the carriage, but neither of them spoke.After a long time, Saburo said: "This way, there is also an advantage. The prestige of the imperial court is high, and the world will be peaceful for a long time. The longer the peace and stability, the more we need to wait. Father, my son suggested that from now on, we should strictly urge the children of the clan to concentrate on Xiangxue, if there are a few more Jinshi, the prosperity of the family can be expected!"

The father gave him a satisfied look, nodded and said: "My son is the old man's words. Not only that, this time the promotion of new grains, our family should do a good job, strive to be the best, and cooperate with the court."

"Here. My son knows what to do, so don't worry, father."

"I'm assured of what you do."

The father and son reached an agreement, which also has a bearing on the family's future movements.The carriage creaked and creaked on the road in Chang'an City, Sanlang lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked outside silently——

"Father, tell me, is this so-called auction done by some foreign naturalized Xue Yi?"

My father said: "There have been a lot of moves in the Li Tang royal family recently, all of which happened after Xue Yiren's naturalization. In the past, there have never been such many actions. It should be the credit of Xue Yiren! Although Xue Yiren's background is poor, there are quite a lot. talent, otherwise, the sage would not have married his widowed daughter!"

Sanlang nodded, and said: "Looking at Xue Yi's actions these past two days, he looks dignified and looks like everyone. His words and deeds can convince everyone. Such a demeanor is heart-wrenching. Such a person has actually belonged to Li Tang... The right time and place Renhe, could it be that Tianshu is really on Li Tang's side?"

"Be careful!"

His father scolded, and Saburo quickly fell silent.After a while, the father said in a deep voice: "Last year, Xue Yiren went to Beijing to offer auspicious auspiciousness. He was in Chang'an for his father, and he was fortunate to witness it. The people shouted long live, and the destiny is in the Tang Dynasty. Only then will there be such a report. When I go back, I will urge my children to study and learn." Bar!"

"Here!"

Others naturally have no way of knowing the secret words of the father and son in the carriage.However, in the cars returning from the gate of the imperial city, such conversations happened countless times.

Although no one has said it clearly, all the people who participated in the auction this time have a clear understanding in their hearts——

The general situation of Li and Tang has been established, the only thing the noble family can do is to urge the children to concentrate on studying, and strive for more children to become officials in the court, so as to continue the family glory and maintain the right to speak.

(End of this chapter)