This time, the royal family of the Lampari Kingdom suddenly announced that it had decided to publicly auction two iron mines located within the boundaries of Bonta City, which attracted the attention of almost all powerful chambers of commerce in the kingdom in a short period of time.

After confirming that this news was true, the chambers of commerce that flocked to Bonta City to participate in this auction gathered almost all the top chambers of commerce in the Lampari Kingdom.

It was clear to all that this was an excellent opportunity.

Because before that, almost all the iron mines in the Lampari Kingdom were controlled by the Joseph family, and no one else could intervene at all.

And now His Majesty the king has put the two iron ore mines out for public auction, which undoubtedly means that the royal family's attitude towards the Joseph family has begun to change, and it has begun to tacitly accept that other chambers of commerce can join the iron ore mining industry.

Everyone has different guesses as to why the royal family would suddenly do this.

The most speculated was because His Majesty finally expressed his dissatisfaction with the Joseph family's control of the kingdom's iron mines, which was a sign that he was going to take action against the Joseph family.

The second speculation was made by those who were more familiar with the Kingdom's finances.

Because the kingdom's finances have been at a very low level over the years, even if His Majesty wants to make some moves, it is always limited by financial problems and cannot be realized.

In desperation, His Majesty finally decided to take out all the mineral resources of the royal family in exchange for enough financial revenue to support his other plans.

It should be said that this speculation is actually relatively close to the truth, and this time, if it is generally said, it is indeed because His Majesty the King is limited by the kingdom's finances. There is no way to buy tens of thousands of farmland magic machines needed by the kingdom from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in one go, so he will think of using the mine to pay for it.

However, because Xu Yi signed an agreement with His Majesty the King and the Agricultural Administration, it was carried out in extreme secrecy. Very few people know.

The reason why the Joseph family knew about these two mines was also inferred from the actions of His Majesty the King on these two mines. That's why he asked His Majesty the King for a fair bid.

As for the role played by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in this, Sevini assured Xu Yi that the Joseph family should not know, but Xu Yi was not sure.

And now seeing the eyes of President Fuller Morgan, Xu Yi was immediately sure that even if the Joseph family did not know so clearly, they must have known that they and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce must be involved.

As for how much the Joseph family knew, Xu Yi could not be sure.

After thinking about it, Xu Yi walked straight to President Morgan.

Seeing Xu Yi walking towards him, President Morgan quickly put a smile on his face. Raise your glass and gesture to Xu Yi: "Hey, dear Xu, it's really surprising that you can be here today." ”

That's what President Crews just said. Xu Yi shrugged. "Looks like most of the people here have this idea. ”

President Morgan smiled, not denying it at all.

Xu Yi didn't want to entangle with him on this issue, so he said bluntly: "President Morgan, your Falcao Chamber of Commerce has already controlled almost half of the iron ore mines in Bonta City, and now there are these two more. Can't you just let go?"

President Morgan touched the half-white hair on his head, and said with a smile: "President Xu, this is a joke, right? Since our Falcao Chamber of Commerce has already controlled half of the iron ore, why don't you also control the remaining iron ore into your own hands? President Xu, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is now doing the exclusive business of magic machinery. If someone else ran out and grabbed you, would you be willing to give it up?"

"I'd love to. Xu Yi nodded. "There is competition to develop, in fact, I really hope that in addition to our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, there will be a few or even dozens of chambers of commerce that produce magic machinery. If we were to do it, the industry would be too slow. ”

President Morgan's face sank slightly. He frowned and said, "President Xu, you can't mean what you say, right? Now the reason why your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is so profitable." It's not just because only you can produce magic machines. If a few or even dozens of chambers of commerce can also produce magic machinery, as you said, do you think your chamber of commerce can still make such a profit?"

"Well, there are a few over there. Xu Yi raised his chin and looked at the crowd of people gathered together at the far end of the banquet hall.

President Morgan followed Xu Yi's gaze and said disdainfully: "These guys from Saltan City actually want to steal business on the territory of our Bangta City, I really don't know after death. ”

That group of people were some representatives of the Chamber of Commerce in Saltan City, among them, the one who was surrounded by a group of people in the middle was the president of the Leo Chamber of Commerce, Brno, and among the people around him, there was also the president of the Fassac Chamber of Commerce, who Xu also knew well.

Perhaps sensing Xu Yi and Morgan's gaze, President Brno stopped talking to the people around him and turned his head to look.

When Xu Yi's gaze met, a trace of coldness flashed in President Brno's eyes, but a smile appeared on his face, and he even raised the wine glass in his hand from a distance to signal to Xu Yi.

When everyone on the side saw his movements, they also looked over, and President Fasak immediately showed a sincere smile and also raised a glass to Xu Yi.

Others were a little puzzled as to why President Brno and President Fasak, who could be called the wind and rain in Salta City, made a special gesture to a young man opposite him who looked inconspicuous and was too young.

If Xu Yi is a big nobleman, then the family power behind him is enough for the two of them to be polite to him, but no matter how Xu Yi looks at it, he doesn't have the unique temperament of being born in a big aristocratic family.

However, since President Brno and President Fasak both expressed something, everyone naturally did not skimp on their smiles, and they also raised their glasses to Xu Yi.

Xu Yiye raised the wine glass in his hand, smiled at it, and said to President Morgan: "This is a public auction held by His Majesty the King and the mining company Tacheng, and we don't have any special advantages in front of the Saltan people. ”

"We?" President Morgan frowned and couldn't help but say, "President Xu, do you Xinfei Chamber of Commerce really want to participate in the auction?"

"Of course. Otherwise, what am I going to do?" Xu Yi said as a matter of course.

President Morgan was silent for a moment, then snorted softly, "President Xu." As a friend of the Federation, I have to advise you. It's best not to do things that are too much of your own ability. ”

Xu Yi nodded: "Thank you President Morgan for your advice, I know how to do it." ”

President Morgan snorted coldly and walked away with his glass in his hand.

Looking at his departing back, Xu Yi touched his nose and smiled bitterly: "Why is no one willing to believe that we have the strength to buy these two iron mines?" After thinking about it, he shrugged his shoulders and smiled self-deprecatingly: "Well, in fact, I don't believe it myself." ”

The banquet slowly moved forward amid the chatter of the crowd, and when everyone felt that the time should be almost right. Count Satsuma appeared from the back of the hall just in time, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

After welcoming the crowd and then making some polite remarks, the Count of Satsuma quickly got down to business and began to announce the opening of the auction, which was the highlight of the banquet.

"Commissioned by His Majesty the King, the auction will auction two mines located about 50 kilometres west of the city of Bonta and about 60 kilometres southwest of the city. According to the exploration of the Royal Mineral Agency, these two mines are rich in various metal ores in addition to iron ore......"

Most of the people in the audience already have a certain understanding of the situation of the two iron mines. But at this time, after hearing the detailed introduction of Count Satsuma, it still aroused everyone's amazement.

According to the exploration results of the Kingdom Mining Genus, these two iron mines can be regarded as first-class ore veins, if they can be mined normally every year. The minimum income will also exceed 100,000 gold coins.

If you can buy both iron mines, you can make a lot of money even if you need to invest a lot of money in mining.

"On the instructions of His Majesty the King. This is not an auction of the ownership of these two iron mines, but an auction of mining rights. For a period of 50 years, interested parties can bid. Count Satsuma said again.

Everyone nodded secretly. Not surprising.

This is also the proper meaning, even the iron mines that are now controlled by the Joseph family still nominally still belong to the royal family of the Lampari Kingdom, not to the Joseph family, but the mining rights have always been in the hands of the Joseph family, in fact, they are still controlled by the Joseph family.

Fifty years of mining rights is not too long for an iron ore mine, but it is not too short either.

If you are willing to invest, 50 years is enough time to make a lot of money on the iron ore and make a lot of money at the same time.

After introducing the basic conditions of the two iron mines, Count Satsuma handed over the responsibility of presiding to two specially invited hosts and auctioneers.

The host did not immediately announce the start of the auction, but the first thing he did was to ask the participants and the Chamber of Commerce to pay a deposit first.

This is not a particularly exceptional case.

Before a particularly large auction, there is generally such a rule to ensure that the people participating in the auction are strong enough to participate, so that no one deliberately causes trouble.

Most of the people who came to the banquet had already prepared, so under the supervision of the people sent by the City Lord's Mansion, everyone handed over the security deposit that had been prepared long ago.

According to the popular rules on the Sainz continent, the deposit must be at least 40% of the reserve price, and the reserve price of these two mines combined is 1.2 million gold coins, so the margin alone is as high as 480,000 gold coins.

Watching the surrounding businessmen rushing up one by one, handing over the deposit one by one, Xu Yi couldn't help but wonder in his heart.

Judging from the current situation, there are really a lot of powerful businessmen in the Lampari Kingdom, and so many chambers of commerce can come up with a huge sum of 480,000 gold coins.

However, the financial income of the Lampari Kingdom is only a pitiful less than a million gold coins, which is a bit too big a contrast.

Glancing at President Morgan, who was walking up to the stage, Xu Yi narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.

Soon it was Xu Yi's turn to come to the stage, and when he heard the host shouting Xu Yi's name, more than half of the people in the audience looked at him.

Of course, the merchants in Bang Ta City knew Xu Yi, and because of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, in fact, the merchants in several cities around Bang Ta City had already heard of Xu Yi.

And even if I didn't know Xu Yi before today, I heard some rumors about Xu Yi and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce during the banquet, and I was a little curious about the rapidly developing Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

But everyone also knew that no matter how much money this newly rising chamber of commerce could make, it would never be possible to earn 500,000 gold coins in less than half a year.

So when Xu Yibu walked out of the crowd and walked over to the stage, countless curious or suspicious eyes were projected.

Can this new flying chamber of commerce really come up with so much money?

Xu Yi maintained a perfect smile on his face, walked up to the host without fast or slow steps, and first gave a smile to the Earl of Satsuma who was sitting next to him, and then took out a paper bag from his arms that did not look very thick.

The host took the paper bag and opened it to look at it, glanced at Xu Yi in surprise, and then announced loudly: "Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, pay five gold tickets with a denomination of 100,000 gold coins issued by the Chimera Chamber of Commerce, a total of 500,000 gold coins!" (to be continued......)