said this, but he was actually distressed.

He didn't really want to confiscate the auction money, but he had to.

He devoted himself to studying the empress for several years, and thoroughly figured out the cunning tricks of his opponents. Hiding behind the curtain and watching coldly, and finally making a move to end the show, stealing all the results, similar tricks, that woman has played countless times, and has tried and tested repeatedly.

Which of those old cases in the early years didn't come from like this?

When calculating the many details of the auction, Ren Zhen knew very well that the empress would definitely appear in the finale and take away his huge auction money.

If you can't solve this biggest problem, no matter how ingenious the previous strategy is, it will only be a futile effort to marry someone else.

He could even be sure that the people from the palace were on their way at the moment, heading for here.

He said these high-sounding official words, of course, to give the empress a step down and pave the way for his unique career. But the most realistic reason is that he offered to donate military expenses, which is obvious to all, and it is difficult for the empress to find an excuse to swallow all the silver.

Even if he is a ninety-five, he has to be reserved about his appearance.

Ren Zhen just wants to keep as much money as possible, and as for how much he ultimately donates, it depends on how much benefit he can seek in the later negotiations.

He knew that tonight's game was far from over. Compared to the coming storm, these are all tricks just now, and they are not dangerous at all.

For example, if a person drinks water, he knows whether he is warm or cold, and of course there is no need for bystanders to think about this. When Ren Zhen said "raising military spending", the guests were all surprised, but they didn't expect this layer to be involved.

"Of the money raised in tonight's auction, I am willing to take half of it to reward the main army that is about to march south. Therefore, in the final round, I hope you will not be too stingy and contribute your own strength! ”

With that, he sat back on the bench and brought the spotlight back to the auction.

On the one hand, he wanted to see how many silver taels he could get for the finale of the auction show. On the other hand, he was also waiting for someone from the palace to come and bring him to the empress.

This auction is a move to advance, why doesn't he want to compete with her?

The atmosphere in the room became eerie and awkward.

When the guests returned to their seats, they were no longer so comfortable. In particular, the forces that have been promoted by the eight families are under a lot of pressure in their hearts. The identity of the seller has been clarified, and in the name of raising military spending, they can't hold back.

At this time, Xue Qingwu stood up, looked up at Ren Zhen on the high platform in mid-air, and said, "Little Mr. ......"

Ren Zhen raised her eyebrows, she already hated Xue Qingwu, and interrupted her words, "I'm not younger than you, and I don't like people to call me that." You can call me Mr. Blowing Water, or Mr. Cai. ”

Xue Qingwu was a little embarrassed, and seeing that he was ruthless, he had to change his words and said, "Mr. Blowing Water, I have some concerns. After all, the Lonely Nine Swords are different from other sword scriptures, and they are the mastery of the Great Rebellion Gu Jiantang. Can you guarantee that after we take a picture of it, we will not be affected by the imperial court? ”

Her concerns were rightly founded.

If it's other sword scriptures, it's good to say, there have been countless people who have cultivated swords before, and it is too unrealistic for them to abolish their cultivation, and it will not be a big problem to practice one more. However, if you cultivate the Nine Swords, it will have something to do with Gu Jiantang, and the plot is obviously much more serious.

When Ren Zhen heard this, he sneered in his heart.

How could he not remember that in the Yunyao Sect, he had already passed the sword three begonias to Xue Qingwu. She asked at this time, pretending to be discussing the auction items, obviously wanting to use her own words to back her up for her to perform Kensan in the future.

When did this idiot become shrewd?

"Please rest assured. I am not talking about what I just said. Cultivating Confucianism internally and practicing kendo externally is a practical way to cultivate. I myself became a Confucian sword, and I was determined to level the world, and even my natal object was a sword, which was recognized by my teacher, and I was not despised. ”

As soon as these words came out, the crowd was shocked. The family teacher in his mouth is naturally the Confucian saint Dong Zhongshu. The master would actually acquiesce to the closed disciple's sword cultivation!

"No wonder he said those words just now, and he wasn't worried about angering His Majesty, it turned out that he had long been a Confucian sword practitioner, and he had already received the support of the Confucian Sage!"

They realized that this little gentleman was a cultivator and did not follow the pure Confucian path. Confucian sword initiate, there is a precedent, Qinglian monk Li Mu, is the representative of this. Even Mr. Xue Yubing, the sixth gentleman, often wears a sword and yearns for kendo.

However, none of them dared to auction the Sword Sutra openly like Ren Zhen, flaunting themselves, and even inciting everyone to cultivate the sword. Looking at his tone just now, preaching the compatibility of Confucian swords, it seems that he wants to make a big difference in Chang'an!

"As for the Nine Swords of Loneliness, you don't have to worry, I have already practiced those two swords myself. I will enter the palace tomorrow to face the saints, and when the situation is revealed, I will ask for a pardon for you. But I don't think your Majesty should have known about tonight without me having to say anything. ”

Everyone's hearts beat again. Listening to Mr. Xiao's tone, this is to take the initiative to talk to His Majesty about the rhythm of sword cultivation! Could it be that he really wants to help her walk down this step and acquiesce to the atmosphere of Confucian and sword parallelism?

The more they thought about it, the more they had a hunch that Mr. Xiao's holding of this auction was by no means as simple as fundraising and donation, and there was probably a deep meaning behind it, which was implying something.

"It's always the man, not the sword, who is at fault. Led by Gu Jiantang, the soldiers are proud of their achievements and self-respect, and they should indeed be severely suppressed. But I think you should not delay your own practice. ”

As if worried that everyone hadn't understood yet, Ren Zhen said more explicitly, and said sincerely: "I really hope that there will be people in the same way who can walk side by side with me." My blowing water house, I also welcome you to visit at any time and study the sword together! ”

These few sentences have the meaning of self-reliance, and they are not just a simple discussion of sword cultivation. The guests present are all shrewd people, and they can understand the so-called like-minded people, who clearly want to recruit accomplices and expand their power.

In the face of his crazy hints, everyone smiled, noncommittal, and looked at the auction table tacitly, waiting for the auction to start.

Director Xie shook the spirit, knowing that this was the last chance to make up for it, he didn't dare to hesitate any longer, and immediately knocked down the auction hammer, "I announce that the starting price of the last round is 10 million!" ”

As soon as the words fell, Xue Qingwu immediately spoke, "Twelve million!" ”

She has a ghost in her heart, and she has to fight this round at all costs. Only in this way did she dare to disclose the fact that she had learned Jian San, otherwise, she would only be regarded as Gu Jiantang's comrade.

"Fifteen million!"

Another woman's voice sounded. Obviously, Miss Mu was not to be outdone, and she also wanted to win the Sword Saint Peerless Sect and overpower Xue Qingwu.

Two strong girls are more energetic at the beginning.

On the high platform on the second floor, Zhao Xianglu stood beside Ren Zhen, staring at the two people below, his eyes bright.

The three female geniuses of the contemporary Northern Tang Dynasty burst out with dazzling sparks when they got together for the first time.

However, Ren Zhen's attention is not there.

He sat precariously, as if staring at the auction table, his eyes kept glancing at the entrance of the passage.

Gu Haitang, who was hiding behind him, also quietly turned sideways, staring there at the same time, a killing intent surging in the deepest part of his eyes.

They all saw the man in black who walked in silently.

and the iron umbrella in his hand.

The truly formidable opponent is finally here.