Chapter 43
Zhu Quan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he heard Fang Zhongjin's words. He had boasted about Haikou before, and he was willing to give it to him no matter what Fang Zhongjin liked. But he didn't expect Fang Zhongjin to be unexpectedly unexpectedly unexpectedly fancy any of the treasures he had prepared. Second, I didn't expect that there would be such a treasure as wine among the items on consignment.
Since the wine is not his Zhu Quan, it is not easy for him to decide the ownership of the wine without authorization, and it must go through a round of auctions. I just don't know how many people in this venue know the preciousness of wine. If it is obtained by the one with the highest price, it may be speculated at a sky-high price.
Zhu Quan said to Fang Zhongjin: "This thing is Western wine, and it is also a rare thing. However, as far as the king knows, this wine has a peculiar taste and is not durable. It's only because it's scarce that it's taken seriously. If you really want to say how mellow it is, it may not be loved by our Han people. β
Fang Zhongjin said: "Jade antiques are just things that cannot be stored, and they are only sought after by people because they are scarce. I think this wine is very rare, and today I want to borrow the treasure of the prince to see how this wine is. β
Zhu Quan was about to sweat at this time. He is a dignified prince, and his speech is also golden. Since he said that he wanted to send Fang Zhongjin to the things he liked, he must not break his word. He waved his hand behind him, and a servant came over his ear. Zhu Quan said something in the servant's ear, and the servant nodded busily, and soon came over with a simple and unpretentious wooden box.
Zhu Quan opened the wooden box to Fang Zhongjin, only to see a brocade mat in the box, and a short knife more than a foot long was lying on the mat. The dagger was dull and indiscernible in what material it was. It's just that the handle of the knife is round and soft, and it is obviously made by being constantly stroked. Zhu Quan pulled the short knife out of the scabbard, but saw a cold light faintly shining on the blade of the knife. He swung his short knife as if at random. A corner of the coffee table next to him fell in response, like cutting tofu. Zhu Quan said: "Little brother, what do you think of this king's knife?"
Fang Zhongjin said: "This knife is really sharp. I'm afraid it's an ancient knife. β
Zhu Quan smiled proudly: "This knife is indeed a little old. Some people even say that this is the Cold Moon Blade used by Jing Ke when he stabbed Qin. I also got this knife by accident. I wonder if I can get into the eyes of my little brother?"
It turned out that Zhu Quan was unwilling to break his promise, and he couldn't detain the wine, thinking that if he gave this treasured treasure knife to Fang Zhongjin first, he would not be able to say anything.
Fang Zhongjin also guessed Zhu Quan's thoughts, and he said to Zhu Quan with a smile: "The prince is very loving, and he is really grateful for his late life." It's a pity that this treasure knife is still kept by the prince. But this wine is what I want to get. He smiled calmly and said, "There is still a small yield in the late family, and if you want to get this wine today, it is enough for the late born alone." β
When Fang Zhongjin said this, Zhu Quan couldn't stop it. He watched Fang Zhongjin shout to the auctioneer on the stage: "I'll pay 10,000 taels." "This one is only twice as expensive as the one who offered five thousand taels just now. Everyone on the first floor of the sky looked at him, and they couldn't guess who this young man who was personally accompanied by Zhu Quan was sacred. And what kind of treasure is the bottle that he values so much.
And on the second floor, a voice also shouted: "I will give 15,000 taels." This sound is even more eye-catching. It turned out that it was Zhu Gaocan, the son of King Luo, who asked for the price. Everyone knows that King Luo is the king of wealth and leisure, and every year there is a steady stream of fiefdom offering silver, and he never knows how distressed he spends money. So it's not surprising to everyone. But Zhu Gaocan was proud in his heart.
He Zhu Gaocan called Zhu Quan an uncle, which was polite and respectful. In fact, they are all idle royal families, and no one can hold great power, so how much difference is there? Today, Zhu Quan actually protected that kid and slapped his own nephew in the face, so it's no wonder that the little prince was disrespectful to the old man. He Zhu Gaocan must know that oily and powdery kid today.
Everyone in the audience couldn't help but be amazed. Most people don't know what this wine is, but by this time they have already guessed that it must be a very rare treasure. Otherwise, how could there be a-for-tat confrontation between the two princes' boxes for it? There are also some people who recognize this rarity, and they also join the bidding. The price of this wine has risen all the way, and it has become one of the hottest lots at the world's first auction.
Fang Zhongjin said with a smile: "I will give 30,000 taels of silver." As soon as he said this, everyone didn't react, but it angered Zhu Gaocan. He said in a loud voice, "You kid didn't come out of nowhere, but you can fool people." You take out 30,000 taels of silver first, and then we will ask for a price. β
Fang Zhongjin calmly waved his hand behind him. Sure enough, Ji Chang'an pretended to be a servant and took out 30,000 taels of silver tickets to show everyone in the building.
Zhu Gaocan snorted and said, "I'll pay 40,000 taels of silver!" Another buyer became 45,000 taels.
Fang Zhongjin also followed suit: "Fifty thousand taels." There was an uproar in the audience for a while, and Ji Changan took out another 20,000 taels of silver and displayed it in front of everyone. But he was beating the drum in his heart, and the practice of showing the silver ticket had to be stopped, and after taking out the 50,000 taels of silver, he had nothing more on himself.
Zhu Quan said as if he heard Ji Chang'an's inner cry for help: "Can'er Mohu will make trouble again." Brother Fang, don't be annoyed, who one of you here will not trust you? If you have to take out the money and show it to others, you will fall into the clichΓ©. β
Ji Chang was relieved, and Zhu Gaocan was said in public, and he was even more ashamed and hateful in his heart. He said in a loud voice: "If I believe you, I will pay 100,000 taels." "The heart said that I don't fight with your mother-in-law for a long time, and I will call 100,000 taels at a time, and see who dares to add money.
At this time, the price increase began to decrease, and only one or two thousand taels were added each time. Everyone has their own bottom line in their hearts. Although this item is rare, most people think that more than 200,000 taels is a bit expensive.
But he didn't think about it, Fang Zhongjin calmly called out 200,000 taels of silver. This really made everyone fall through the glasses, and Fang Zhongjin broke through the bottom line in everyone's hearts. Originally, there were still many people bidding, but now most people are starting to wait and see. I don't know who this wine is.
How do you know that there are even crazier people in the world? Zhu Gaocan had lost his mind at this time, and he felt that if he stopped bidding upwards, he would lose face in front of the dignitaries and nobles of the Ming Dynasty. He only felt that his ribs were in a hurry, and he shouted in a trembling voice: "I will give 250,000 taels of silver!" As soon as these words came out, even the two servants beside him were anxious, and they didn't know how to be punished by the prince when they went back.
Fang Zhongjin finally showed a solemn expression at this time, thought for a while, and said, "Two hundred and seventy thousand taels." "The visitors on the first floor of the day are all experienced people, and everyone says that this offer seems to be the limit of this person. Whoever can pay a high price will inevitably take the wine for himself.
Zhu Gaocan really did not disappoint the spectators, and shouted sharply: "300,000 taels!" He knew that success or failure was in one move, even if he sent someone back to ask his father for money, this one would have to win.
saw that the son's face was suffocated, and then he made a generous smile and said, "It's a loss." Congratulations to the prince of Luo for obtaining this treasure. This smile looks like a loser in the eyes of others.
Zhu Gaocan sat in the chair, and only one voice sounded in his heart: "Lao Tzu finally won." But he wasn't happy at all.
The rest of the spectators on the field were also amazed in their hearts: "The Luo Wang family is in the same vein." Beizhili's tax burden for a year was spent by his son at one time. β
The auctioneer on the stage only took a breath before adjusting from his astonishment, and shouted loudly: "Congratulations to the prince of Luo, this French wine has been won by the prince of Luo." Tomorrow we will deliver the wine to Shiko's accommodation!"