Chapter 165: Gambling

Situ Xing looked up in surprise, and saw that the box was closed, and two young men in green clothes and felt hats were standing outside the door, holding their heads high and looking arrogant. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

The subordinates are like this, thinking that the master must be extraordinary, no wonder those rich businessmen were stopped by a word, and their faces were scornful.

The door of the box is made of fine mahogany, please use the hollow process, combined with the Yin carving and other techniques, carved with many patterns such as Fulu Suxi, Magu offering longevity, etc., fine and gorgeous, and the value is very high.

Through the gap between the doors of the box, Situ could faintly see a young man wearing a silk scholar cedar with his back to the door, holding a gold bottle and drinking himself, indescribably chic and comfortable.

However, for some reason, looking at this back, Situ always had a sense of déjà vu.

After the merchants saluted, they saw that the people in the box did not make a sound, and in the disdainful and sneering eyes of the two little guys, they retreated a little sneeringly.

Just when everyone was embarrassed and silent, the stairs of Yanguilou were trampled again.

An exotic merchant dressed in satin, pot-bellied, blond, brown-bearded, ascended the second floor, escorted by several samurai armed with scimitars.

Looking at the exquisitely carved private room and the railing carved from good solid wood, I couldn't help but show a look of envy in my eyes.

It's just that a wine shop in a frontier place can be so luxurious, and how prosperous is it in places like North County?

No wonder other merchants say that Daqian is full of gold.

Thinking of this, his eyes suddenly shot green light, like a hungry wolf.

His gaze is greedy, and the gaze of the merchants of Daqian is not like this, and the gems, spices, silverware, maids and servants unique to the foreign regions are very sought-after in Daqian.

Because Zhibei County is located in the border, close to other regions, and there are frequent exchanges between the two places, the people here have tasted the sweetness.

The chubby merchants stared at the white-skinned and beautiful maids with obscene and greedy eyes, as if they wanted to strip them of all the veils on their bodies, press them to the ground and ravage them.

The maids were not afraid of shyness, but shook their chests a little provocatively and seductively, and suddenly their breasts were churning. The merchants who watched couldn't help but feel dizzy, and they couldn't wait to buy these dancers at a high price immediately.

"Outland women are bold. ”

Several merchants glanced at each other and nodded very vaguely. Apparently agreed to the previous deal.

"Gem Merchant!"

The exotic merchant dressed in a fancy costume, with blond hair and blue eyes and a beard, saw that everyone's attention had been successfully attracted to him, and clapped his palms a little proudly, and the samurai carried a huge box up to the second floor.

Because the box was so heavy, the staircase made of solid wood made of solid wood made a creaking and painful groan, and everyone watching couldn't help but be shocked. I was afraid that the staircase would not be able to bear it and would collapse.

Fortunately, that terrible scene did not happen in the end.

The exotic merchant looked at the slowly falling copper box with some satisfaction, and took out a string of bronze from his bosom, with a round head and a long handle, and a key that was completely different from the shape of Daqian, and slowly penetrated into the swarthy keyhole in the expectant eyes of everyone.

Click!

With a crisp sound, the large bronze lock was opened, and the yellow chest was lifted by the samurai.

Everyone couldn't help but feel a burst of brilliance, and subconsciously covered their eyes with their hands. When they got used to it, they saw that in the wooden box were flasks with exotic silver styles, round silver platters that shimmered brightly in the sun, and many extremely fine vessels made of silver.

But what really drove the merchant crazy was the pieces of gemstones, rubies, emeralds, emeralds, black gems, and all kinds of gems dotted between the silverware, which was particularly dazzling.

The merchants of Daqian swarmed up like bees, chattering around the foreign merchants.

"Everyone, don't worry, these silverware and jewels will be sold here. ”

"Gold, silver, and the government's silver ticket are fine. ”

Obviously, this is not the first time this businessman has come to Daqian, so he knows very well about silver bills, as long as the silver bills issued by the government do not use private bills, the problem of dead debts and bad debts can be avoided.

Several businessmen who were holding private tickets and trying to get through the customs in a foolish way, their faces couldn't help but change slightly, and they retracted their hands a little sneeringly, and took out a few public tickets with official seals from the other sleeve.

"The wine utensils are made of sterling silver by skilled craftsmen, and each one is very beautiful and valuable, and the most exquisite of them are the finest of the palace. ”

The golden-haired, blue-eyed, brown-bearded exotic merchant carefully pulled out a delicately shaped flask inlaid with red gemstones, outlined with exotic patterns with gold and silver threads, and glittered silver on its tall legs, and excitedly introduced it aloud.

"Such a fine flask, even in the outer lands, is only eligible for the nobility and the royal palace. ”

Fearing that the crowd would not believe it, the merchant turned the flask upside down, and the lid seemed to be glued, showing no signs of movement and falling.

"This flask is handmade by master craftsmen, and every detail is tightly knit, not to mention that the lid will not fall off if it is turned upside down, and even if it is filled with wine, it will not seep out if it is turned upside down. ”

"On top of that, the whole body of this flask is made of silver and inlaid with the finest precious stones, which is naturally very valuable. ”

"That's good!"

"This thing is beautifully designed, and the whole body is like a whole, which is even more rare. ”

The merchant of Daqian made secret eye contact.

"Who knows if silver is doped with copper and iron?"

Just when everyone wanted to make a bid, a discordant voice sounded.

The face of the foreign merchant couldn't help but stiffen, and the eyes of the merchant of Daqian also showed hesitation. Although this sentence is suspected of raising the bar, this situation also has to be considered.

Not to mention the foreign lands, even the great cadres, there are also many craftsmen who secretly hide gold with the help of work when making gold and silver utensils.

"Yes, it's not impossible. ”

After the other businessmen pondered carefully, their hearts were also a little shaken.

"The great god of vitality is above, this silver kettle is a fine product flowing out of the palace, how can it be mixed with lowly things such as copper and iron. ”

Seeing that everyone's hearts were shaken, the foreign merchant stepped forward to explain in a little anxious.

It's good that he didn't explain, but when he said this, the doubts in the hearts of the merchants couldn't help but become heavier, and they all stared at him with suspicious eyes.

"This silver kettle is extraordinarily exquisite, and if it is savagely broken, it is really a bit of a tyrannical thing. ”

"Daqian is the kingdom of the Heavenly Empire, and there are countless capable people, if someone can prove the authenticity of the silver kettle without destroying it. ”

"I'm willing to give it away without taking a penny. ”

"If no one can prove it, then Daqian needs to buy this pot at the original price. ”

"The men of the big dry don't dare to gamble, right?"

The bearded foreign merchant rolled his eyes, looked at the hesitant merchant in his eyes, and said with some provocation.

"How can it be!"

"How can we be ridiculed by the Outlanders?"

"No one cares about bullying me?"

The crowd was agitated by the beard, stood up and yelled angrily. Frightened, the foreign warriors hurriedly stepped forward and stood in front of the crowd.

The merchants exchanged glances with each other very vaguely, and they all felt that this was a good idea.

But after the jug was opened, both the authenticity and the authenticity were completely destroyed, and I felt that it was a pity.

"You can ask the old silversmith or the agency to come and appraise it, and if it can be proved that the jug is adulterated with copper and iron, our bet will still be valid. ”

The bearded merchant looked at everyone, although his expression was angry, but they were all talking in a whisper, or his expression was wooden, and no one responded, and said with a somewhat sarcastic smile.

"It can't really be that no one dares to fight, right?"

"You Hu Shang, don't talk wildly. ”

"I'm a great talent, and I can produce a lot of people, how can I not see through a small wine jug?"

"Call the old silversmith in the east of the city, who has made silverware all his life, and may be able to tell the difference. ”

A big merchant was so excited by Hu Shang's words that his face suddenly turned red, and he called out to the servant with him and commanded loudly.

"No!"

The subordinate nodded hurriedly, ran down the stairs quickly, and galloped away to the east of the city with the carriage.

Although the other businessmen did not come out, they also had resentment in their hearts and the desire to fight to win.

The merchant could imagine that the other merchants naturally had acquaintances with silversmiths, and soon several of the servants left the scene, driving away as if they were burning their butts.

The people below were a little curious to stop and watch, when they heard that the foreign merchants and the big merchants were gambling, the people were all in an uproar, men, women and children were standing downstairs, stretching their necks, with a curious face.

What's more, they came alone from a distance to stop and cheer for the cadres.

There were also silversmiths with tools, volunteering, and took the initiative to ask for help, to identify the authenticity of silverware for the merchants.

From time to time, there were cheers from the restaurant.

One by one, the silversmiths confidently climbed the stairs.

However, people are doomed to disappointment.

This foreign wine set is not only made exceptionally exquisitely, but also the lid and body of the pot are integrated, and there is no trace of forging and extrusion connection, as if it is naturally formed, no matter how the silversmiths examine and beat, they can not find any traces of forging and adulteration.

Looking at the silversmith whose face was getting paler and paler, Hu Shang's eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of pride.

This is an imperial skill, which took half a year to make, and both the pattern and the inner wall are excellent.

How can a few country silversmiths be able to discern it?

Several of the young silversmiths turned red and retreated a little in disagreement.

The hearts of the people have fallen to the bottom.

Even the businessman who was full of confidence before had a little remorse and fading in his eyes.

At this moment, the old silversmith, who had been entrusted with the important task by everyone, also walked up the stairs with the support of several young people.

"Filigree!"

The old silversmith saw the one on the suede tablecloth at first glance, the gold wire was entangled, like a lotus flower, and the whole was full of elegant and exquisite wine jugs, and his somewhat cloudy eyes couldn't help but light up, and he said with some excitement.

"I didn't expect to see such exquisite silverware in my lifetime. ”