Before dawn, Mingyu and Fu Lanyu were already standing at the gate of Gejia's city, waiting for Kaicheng to leave. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

The early sun rose slightly, the city gate opened with a creaking sound, and there was already a long queue inside the gate, Xiao Yi walked to the gate leader with a token as usual.

Everything was going on as usual, and everyone was out of the city in an orderly manner, when suddenly the sound of horses' hooves and shouts sounded from behind.

"Your Majesty has an order, close the city gates!"

"Your Majesty has an order, close the city gates!"

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Mingyu was startled and wanted to take Fu Lanyu to rush out, but when he saw the city gate that was already half-closed, it was not appropriate to rush out at this time, so let's wait and see.

The people who were waiting to leave the city were in a commotion, and they all looked nervous, not knowing what was wrong.

In a moment, the gate of the city was closed, and the generals who came to deliver the decree walked in and stood in front of everyone, "Your Majesty has an order, two days later is the day of the election of our country's treasure mine, in order to ensure safety, from today onwards, the city gate will be closed, and entry and exit are strictly prohibited." ”

When everyone heard this, they were relieved, and the people who didn't have any major events turned around and went home, and those who were in a hurry didn't dare to fight against the imperial power, and turned back silently.

Under Mingyu's signal, Xiao Yi walked to the head of the officer and soldier, with a flattering look on his face, "Official, we are from the Mo family's firm, something happened at home, our second master has to rush back to deal with it, see if you can be accommodating." ”

The general looked at Mingyu who was on the carriage in the distance and gestured to him, and wondered: "It's not that I don't want to help you, but this is His Majesty's edict, who dares to disobey, Suo Xing, just these few days, your boss should be a little patient!"

After speaking, he arched his hand in the direction of Mingyu, nodded to Xiao Yi, raised his whip and threw it at the sitting colt, and left with his entourage.

Xiao Yi smiled bitterly, turned back to the carriage, shook his head at Mingyu, and was about to say something, when he saw Mingyu waving his hand.

"Get in the car first, go back and talk about it. ”

The group of people returned to the Dayue Inn, Mo Yan saw them go and returned, knowing that things had changed, and after listening to what Mingyu said, he was silent for a long time before he said slowly.

"It's not necessarily aimed at us, let's be cautious these days, and don't contact the people of Dizi No. 1 Courtyard anymore. ”

In the evening, Mingyu and a few people packed up, took a general manager of the Mo family firm in Gojia to accompany them, sat in a carriage decorated with gorgeous brocade silk, hung a red light in front of the carriage, wrote to the Mo family firm, and slowly went to Hufuxing.

Mo Yan stayed at the inn, preparing to send Fu Lanyu out of the city when the city gate opened tomorrow, which they had discussed last night. I wanted to leave Fu Lanyu behind, but I was afraid of arousing suspicion, so I was ready to wait for the merchants to show up and then sneak back quietly.

The water outside the gate of Hufu has been blocked, but most of them are ordinary people watching the excitement, and only the carriages with the red lights of Hufu can pass through the road opened by officers and soldiers.

The middle door of Hufu is wide open, and the corridor is full of red lights, and the scene is even more lively, a row of soldiers is lined up on both sides, and in front of them stand two rows of uniformly dressed maids.

Hufu housekeeper Huge stood in front of the door, accepting the invitation for this investment, and after careful inspection, a pair of maids would step forward and guide in, and everything was in order.

The red lights are hung high everywhere in Hufu, the colorful silk is fluttering, the pavilions and pavilions are equipped with wine and delicacies in the resting places, and there are three or two people talking about the wine from time to time.

It is the middle of January when the moon is full, and this situation is suitable for looking at the moon by the railing and singing about the wine.

Xiao Yi smacked his tongue and secretly said to Mingyu: "Childe, why do I think we are not here to run for the sole franchise, but to visit the Lantern Festival!"

The maidservant who led the way in front was obviously a spirited person, and she turned back with a smile and explained: "Our lords have always admired the good food and wine of all countries, and today's election, our lords have specially arranged it in this way to show friendship and ease your tensions. ”

Mingyu smiled slightly, and said to the two maidservants: "The subordinates are talking nonsense, and I hope that the two girls will not be blamed." I am grateful for the thoughtfulness of my lord. Although the facial features are ordinary, it has a charm that attracts attention.

The two maidservants blushed and hurriedly bowed their heads, "Childe said with a smile." He turned around and continued to lead the way.

I didn't stop until I came to a courtyard surrounded by verandahs on three sides. The verandah is divided into sixteen separate spaces by a curtain, and in front of each grid hangs a red light with the names of the candidates.

The maidservant led Mingyu and the others to the compartment where the Mo family firm was written, "Master Mo, this is your location, the Merchants Association will start at the right time, you can wait here, or you can go around to enjoy the scenery and rest, you can tell the two of me if you need anything."

There are also fine wine, melons and fruits and snacks here, and Mingyu and the two of them have things on their minds, and they don't want to move too much to lead people to investigate, so they said: "There is not much time left, let's wait here." ”

The two maidservants smiled and exited the compartment to stand outside.

At this time, the leaders of a number of commercial houses had arrived, and when they saw the red light of the Mo family lit up, those who had business dealings with the Mo family came forward to greet them.

Mingyu has taken over all the businesses of Lingyun Villa in the past few years, and he has long been accustomed to this, and he calmly copes with it while talking and laughing, but his tone is very tight, which makes several people who want to go to the bottom by the way return in vain.

Secretly sighed that the Mo family had a genius, and even if he got the monopoly right this time, he had to maintain the relationship with the Mo family.

As soon as the time came, a voice came from outside the hospital, "Call your lordship here." ”

I saw Hu Han in a red official robe coming slowly, more than fifty years old but well-maintained, short and strong, two mustaches trembling and trembling, smiling to the square table covered with red silk in the middle, followed by a team of twelve maidservants, carrying lanterns on both sides of him.

In the red glow of the light, his face was full of red.

The people from the sixteen trading houses around them stood up in unison and bowed, "I've seen my lord." ”

Huhan laughed, "Sit down." ”

Waiting for everyone to sit down, he said: "This is the first time I have held such a grand event, and I will accept your participation in it, and we won't talk much." The exclusive right of the treasure mine is obtained by the highest price, and the term is ten years. The price starts at one million taels of silver, please bid. ”

A few scribes sat at the side table to take notes.

"The Yun family of Wue is two million taels. ”

"The Ge family of Huailu is three million taels. ”

"We will pay five million taels, Yuncheng Beijia. ”

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"Twelve million taels ......"

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The price is rising, and the atmosphere is also warm, but the Mo family has not yet made a bid.

The few families next to them are a little anxious, what's going on with the Mo family? They are all running out, and he still doesn't make a move, is he underestimating the strength of the Mo family?

On Mingyu's side, the head manager of the Mo family in the Ge family was anxious, and he turned a deaf ear to Mingyu several times, so he could only stomp his feet on the side, but he didn't dare to persuade again.

Fu Lanyu was also puzzled, why didn't you make a bid, and if you didn't make this monopoly right, it would be taken away by others.

Mingyu glanced at him coldly, and whispered in a gloomy voice: "Do you want your life or this monopoly!?"

Fu Lanyu had practiced in the bloody wind on the battlefield, and he also shrank when he heard this voice.