Chapter 594: Fast Star
The annual royal auction is very low-key, a tradition that has lasted for more than 2,400 years. However, more than 2,400 years of brewing have made this auction one of the top auctions in the Fourth Star Field.
Although it is still low-key, it is still unknown to ordinary people. But among the upper class, being able to get the qualification to participate is a very real face. This qualification is even recognized by the ZEISS Credit Rating of the Business Alliance, which can be used as a reference for assessing an individual's strength.
Note that it's "personal strength". Therefore, the Royal Auction is an auction that does not pay attention to personal background, and only accepts cash or physical goods.
"Two thousand four hundred years ago, this was not uncommon."
Looking at the warships and merchant ships coming and going, Keller, a business elite, introduced the history of the royal auction to the students.
"At that time, the business alliance was fragmented, and bartering became the safest way, that is, to pay for it with one hand and deliver it with the other. And now, business alliances and family federations are sound, but - do you know why the Tao of the Republic of China still retains this way of trading? Because, some items cannot be measured in value. For example - the Fast Star.
This is a stellar mineral of little value in its own right, but it is very rare. Moreover, it was also the ornament in the crown of the founding emperor of the Fast Empire, which was later held by Lady Renee. After Ms. Renee's death, the object disappeared and only recently resurfaced and was entrusted to the Royal Auction.
The Star of Fast may be an expensive ore to others, but it has a special meaning to Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family. This represents a commitment, and this commitment has only one goal in this time and space - marriage. ”
Keller looked at Ian, who shrugged his shoulders and said lightly, "Of course, the conspiracy of running naked can be seen by a three-year-old. In order for someone not to go crazy in the future, we'd better mess this up. So. Our go-to plan is as simple as buying it. ”
"The alternative plan is to grab it."
It was Ji Yu who interjected, and he patted his chest confidently: "My brothers are all outside, and the classmates of the third column have also gathered, and Phil Gorn is there to command." ”
"Ji Yu, don't make a mess." Ian frowned in annoyance: "Her Majesty the Queen and General Bandi are going to be present today, and. The mercenary guild also took on the task of guarding. Look over there, who is standing with Edwards, our old friend, Orpheus 'Black'. That is to say. Her Majesty the Queen, the military, and our great Headmaster Lindeman will not allow us to mess around.
Don't you want to think about why this conspiracy is so simple? It's so easy to be recognized. This is a conspiracy on the surface, in order not to cause turmoil in the empire and even the fourth star field. That's the bottom line. ”
Ian's growth is the most incredible, although the class of 501 has produced many talents, Ian's transformation is still eye-catching. The current Ian is feared in the eyes of others, and only in front of these old friends. will reveal his former character.
Compared to Ian, Ki Yu's personality is from the beginning. This is a guy who makes General Bandi both liked and sad, he has a lot of merit and bad deeds, he upholds the rules and breaks the rules, perhaps, this is the copycat version of "that guy" in their mouths.
The Queen's marriage - this is a major event that touches many nerves, not only the Fast people, but also the surrounding countries have come to find out through the auction, and Thurman and the Søjang family behind him are also gradually paying in this crowd of attention.
The Séjang family is very old. Their ancestors were once the first Chancellor of the Exchequer of the Fast Empire, so. This is a family that lives as a businessman.
There is another such family in Fast, and the representative figure is General Bandi. These two families are the guardians of the Fast Empire. They continued silently with one weapon and one business, and only when the empire reached the most critical juncture would they come forward.
As early as the Lady Renee incident, General Bandi revealed his identity, and after all, Miss Banby became the new Empress of the Empire. However, this incident is not without its consequences. Miss Bambi was the righteous daughter of General Bandi, and according to the ancient agreement of the two families, there must be a bond of intermarriage between them. Therefore, the general Bandi, who is not prosperous, has no choice, or rather, the Sejang family has an excuse to marry the queen.
"Son Thurman!"
When the speedship decorated with gold sailed into the airport, it caused quite a commotion. Although the people here are either rich or expensive, they still exclaim in horror when they look at this flashy speedship to the extreme.
Gold is an ancient precious metal, which is not suitable for the surface of the speedship at all, so this gold has exceeded the original value by tens of thousands of times, which is a high-profile low-key, extremely extravagant with extreme waste. Only Prince Thurman deserves such a bearing, because he is the only person in the empire who is called "Childe". This title of crepe means ancient and heritage, and it means the strength that can be used to smash people with money.
When the son of Thurman came down the gangway, his graceful demeanor enchanted the ladies present, and some of them surrounded them, and those who remained were not arrogant, but felt that they were not qualified to go around.
"Please give way." An auction board member squeezed in and said apologetically to Thurman, "Boy Thurman, I hope you can hurry, because the auction is about to start." To Her Majesty the Queen, it would be rude to be late. ”
"I'd love to cooperate with you." Thurman decently owes himself: "After all, this is our empire, and I am also half the host. ”
Thurman's words seem casually humble, but they contain another layer of meaning. Although this is a fast auction, it is also a royal auction, if he is half host, does it also mean that he is half royal? Thurman was making it clear to everyone that he was determined to win.
Thurman arrived at a very good time, and when he walked into the auction, everyone was already there, as if everyone was waiting for him. He greeted familiar people with a spring breeze on his face, and when he walked past the Queen's box, he saluted with the old chivalric etiquette.
The Knight and the Princess - Thurman did not miss any opportunity to express his resolve, it was a demonstration, but also a manifesto. From today on, the Séjang family will rise with an incomparable strength, and will become a force that will influence an empire and even a star field. Thurman believed in himself, in the family behind him, no one could stop him, and anyone who did not compromise would be ruthlessly swept away from the dust.
Thurman's overwhelming momentum didn't last long, just as everyone expected and assumed. There must be people who will object, because there are a few people here who never compromise.
"Why don't I have such a sight here, I ask to change places!"
Someone was complaining loudly, and after complaining, he began to move his chair.
The chairs for the auction are very luxurious and of course very heavy. In order to avoid accidents for the nobles, these heavy chairs are fixed to the ground, and under the soft carpet, thick rivets hold the chairs in place as solid as a rock.
"At least I want to be able to see it. Am I asking too much? ”
Ji Yu said loudly, accompanied by his voice. It was the sound of four silent "bangs", which came from the sound of rivets breaking. Then, there was a shuddering grinding sound, and the soft carpet rolled up like a wave, tearing a gap.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm blocking the people behind me. ”
Ji Yu thoughtfully apologized, and then the chair moved in another direction with an unstoppable trend, and the tooth-sore voice resounded through the audience again. When the voice died down, the auction fell into an indescribable silence.
Ji Yu didn't care about the strange eyes from all around, he looked at the staff next to him, and said eloquently: "Am I wrong?" If so, I can move back. ”
"No, I don't have to."
The staff stammered, as a qualified employee. He has worked customer information, so. He knew who he was up against. Moreover, he knew that at this time, he didn't expect his boss to come to relieve him, and there were only a few people who could help him. For example, Her Majesty the Queen.
It's a pity that Her Majesty the Queen seems to be very happy to watch this kind of drama, and she can still see the unfinished taste in her eyes. Next to Her Majesty's majesty, General Bandi was blind, if it wasn't for the change in pupils, it was a wax figure.
The atmosphere was completely ruined, and there was a hint of anger in Thurman's eyes that could not be concealed. This kind of nasty tactics can only be done by those guys, and Ki Yu is a straight gut, so the idea should come from Ian next to him.
"It's going to make you look good."
Thurman silently said in his heart that he would not be angry because of this, because he could only be the victor in the end. If he is allowed to control the empire, these people will be his first candidates for sacrificial swords. The big names behind the Sejang family are sure to be happy to see this scene as well.
Silence doesn't last forever, and when the auctioneer walks up, the Royal Auction of the Fast Empire begins.
Auction –
No stranger to the area, the Royal Auctions of the Fast Empire will not disappoint.
Almost every thing auctioned is a fine product, and here, spending a lot of money is the norm, and fighting for wealth is a necessary means. So everyone quickly forgot about the weirdness just now, and put their enthusiasm into another battlefield. Even Keller and the others were attracted and photographed several good things. And the auction also came to an end in this seemingly harmonious atmosphere.
Below, there will be the last lot to sell, a consignment from a mysterious guest. This is the pearl in the crown of the empire - the Star of Fast. To emphasize, this guest, out of respect for Her Majesty the Great Queen, has decided to allow only Fast people to participate in the auction......"
For the first time, the auctioneer's words were ignored, even the Star of Fast itself, and even if this beautiful stone was a fake, it would not be surprising because it was only a symbol.
"I'll give 100 million." Keller raised his hand, the price he offered was just a warm-up.
Keller's bid is not high, if it can lead to the queen's marriage, to lead the direction of an empire, everyone present is willing and able to make this offer. However, bidding itself means participating, and participating in the auction means participating in the whole thing, so after Keller's bid, the auction is rarely quiet. That was until Thurman stood up and broke the silence.
"Thank you for your silence." Thurman was polite: "At this moment, anyone who remains silent will be my friend." That's my promise. ”
Thurman's sophisticated approach to ambiguity as compromise and his use of promises as a supplement to his exchange of benefits is a shrewd business tactic that Thurman has mastered. However, he also knew that verbal promises could not impress everyone, and in the end, it still depended on the price he offered.
"I'll give a hundred new Faou. The new Faou with the portrait of Her Majesty the Queen represents the supreme imperial power of the Fast Empire. ”
Thurman looked at Keller with disdain in his eyes, his bid had the desired effect, and everyone was surprised, and their attention was focused on him again.
"Before the auctioneer drops the hammer, I want to explain." Thurman cleared his throat: "It's only a hundred new Faou, and it's not even change for everyone here. However, this 100 yuan note is a little more special, because it is a new Franco-European with the number 00000. ”