Hu Liang had just returned to his rice shop and couldn't help but sigh.
Yesterday, the rice shop was still doing brisk business, with people lining up to buy it. Today, it is almost empty.
Hu Liang was meditating while drinking tea.
At this time, his butler Hu Huai shouted loudly: "Official, something big is going to happen."
"Something big is going to happen." Hu Liang was thinking about how long the security team could keep food, but he didn't expect to be interrupted.
Hu Liang was furious and was scolding him, but he saw that it was the loyal butler Hu Huai.
Hu Liang has been with him for more than 20 years, and the two grew up together.
Although the two are called master and servant, they are actually almost brothers, and there is no doubt about their relationship.
He suppressed his unhappiness and took the newspaper from Hu Huai.
Hu Liang was also shocked by the news from the Song Dynasty China Newspaper that Zhaojiazhuang was preparing to disclose several things in Xi County in five days.
It is more precious than crystal and can be said to be a priceless treasure.
What thing is more precious than crystal?
Hu Liang thought for a long time, but couldn't come up with a reason.
Because this is very precious, only those who are destined to see it can watch it.
How to be considered a destined person is someone with a certain worth.
But there is a war in Xixian County, and the two sides are fighting to the death. It is extremely dangerous. Obviously, the powerful people cannot come here.
Since powerful people cannot come here, they can only entrust others.
Which ones are best to entrust? This is very particular.
Can their servants come in? Of course not.
Their relatives and friends can come here, but they can't either.
After much deliberation, apart from businessmen, no one else can be found to take the place of those who can freely enter Xi County.
Although the Hu people were extremely vicious, they were still human beings, and they needed the things of the Song Dynasty even more.
What the Hu people liked most in the Song Dynasty used to be silk and tea.
Now, in addition to these things, Hu people actually need to rise to a higher level and improve their horizons.
They need Zhaojiazhuang's Zui Chunfeng, toothpaste, toothbrush, fairy noodles, fairy soap, flower fairy pollen, fairy furnace, fairy charcoal, and crystal series and other things.
Therefore, merchants were the lubricant of the war between the Song Dynasty and the Hu people. When they heard that merchants were going to enter Xixian County to do business, the two sides agreed to a one-day truce.
The two sides have to fight a war, but business cannot be left behind. This is a true portrayal of the war between the Song Dynasty and the Hu people.
Ridiculous? It's not ridiculous at all, it's true.
Hundreds of Song and Hu merchants entered Xixian County on the last day of the truce.
There are two exhibition halls in Xixian County. One of the weekday exhibitions is "Da Song Zhonghua News" and calligraphy and paintings, which are free for the people of Xixian County to watch.
At this time, the common people were gone, and they were replaced by hundreds of security guards.
When the businessman sees this, is there really a unique treasure?
Some of them were originally just looking at the excitement, but now they see the security guards here guarding them. Could it be that they really have a priceless treasure?
Some businessmen looked at the money they brought and wondered if it was enough.
Some other businessmen don't care. They understand the principle of keeping their money private and just carry their delivery cards.
The Zhaojiazhuang delivery card is not only easy to carry, but the key is that it is not like silver and copper coins, and may also be adulterated.
The hall next to the calligraphy, painting and newspapers was empty. People didn't know why it was idle, but now they finally know its use.
The hall is large and can accommodate hundreds of people. There are thirty rows of stools in it, with three stools in each row.
Hundreds of businessmen sat inside and whispered, wondering what kind of thing it was, but it could be called a priceless treasure.
There is a row of rostrums in front of them, and the names of the people sitting on the rostrum are written on white paper.
The county magistrate Wang Wenxiu is sitting in the middle, and on both sides are the county magistrate Zhang Ding and Wufang Tianliang.
Seeing this posture, all the merchants couldn't help but tremble in their hearts. It seems that the government attaches great importance to this auction.
There were hundreds of security guards guarding the outside, and there was a government platform inside. Thinking of this, these businessmen were looking forward to it even more.
Zhao Feiyang, the shopkeeper of Zhaojiazhuang in West County, actually sat on it, making people whisper.
Although he is only sitting on the right edge, he is already sitting on the rostrum.
We are businessmen and you are also a businessman. Why do you have to come to power?
Many businessmen couldn't help but be stunned. What on earth is Xi County doing?
A businessman named Hao Qi said to another businessman Zhong Yong: "Shopkeeper Zhao is not only a shopkeeper, but also a casual official. Of course he is qualified to take office."
"Not only that, I heard that shopkeeper Zhao has an extraordinary relationship with the little saint." Another businessman named Bingping said.
Hao Qi nodded and looked at Zhao Feiyang on the table with envy in his eyes: "I'll be satisfied if I can get to this point."
"This requires opportunity and determination." Zhong Yong shook his head, "Shopkeeper Zhao almost went bankrupt for his contribution to the government during the Jiading battle. Don't you want to satisfy Xia Chen's determination?"
He would rather go bankrupt than help the government fight against barbarians. After hearing this, Hao Qi looked at Zhao Feiyang and fell into deep thought.
Tian Liang looked at the merchants below and said to them: "Fellow shopkeepers, welcome to the first viewing conference in Xi County. This viewing conference is organized by the government, so you can rest assured."
These businessmen felt a little strange why the county magistrate and the county magistrate did not speak, and you, a petty official, did the talking.
They looked towards the magistrate together, and saw the magistrate nodded, indicating that he knew about the matter.
"Now please let Zhao Sanguan speak." Tian Liang made a gesture of invitation, and then handed the right to speak to Zhao Feiyang.
Zhao Feiyang coughed and saluted around him.
These businessmen couldn't help being shocked. They didn't expect Zhao Feiyang to salute them. They hurriedly said they didn't dare and returned the salute.
Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, the status of merchants is the lowest.
Although Zhao Feiyang is a businessman, he still has the status of a casual official after all.
In terms of rank alone, he was still above Tian Liang, so Tian Liang was not allowed to salute him.
Although Tian Liang has a lot of power, he must respect Zhao Feiyang, a casual official.
This is what officialdom is like. Although Zhao Feiyang has no real power, his character and rank are based on etiquette and justice.
Seeing Zhao Feiyang saluting them, the businessmen couldn't help but feel warmer in their hearts.
"I feel that when all the shopkeepers come to Xi County, your visit will not be in vain. You will witness the miracles in the world." Zhao Feiyang's words once again whetted the appetite of these businessmen.
These businessmen couldn't help but look at each other. Can it be called a miracle on earth, with guards protecting it, and the government personally attending?
Zhao Feiyang cleared his throat and said, "Please bring out the treasure."
From a side door to the left of the rostrum, two men in their twenties came out and carefully raised their heads to a wooden box.
This thing is a wooden box, about two feet high and one foot wide.
When they saw it was a wooden box, some people couldn't help but look disappointed. They couldn't be deceiving us.
There are also businessmen who can keep their composure and stare at the wooden box without blinking, hoping for a miracle.
The wooden box was opened, and something appeared.
This thing is about one foot tall, half a foot tall, and it looks very mysterious because it is covered with red cloth.
There was a row of tables between the rostrum and the seats of the businessmen. They placed this object on the table with great care.
What is this thing that is so mysterious?
Who should open it? After all, there are many people on the podium.
Under the expectant gaze of the businessman, Zhao Feiyang took action.
Zhao Feiyang came to this object and unveiled the red cloth himself.
Everyone was stunned and stood up from their seats.
Above the table is the patio, and the sunlight from the patio shines on it.
It sparkled so brightly that some businessmen couldn't help but worship it.
Wang Wenxiu, Zhang Ding and Tian Liang only knew that it was a treasure, but they didn't know what kind of treasure it was.
When he saw this sparkling treasure, his expression was no better than that of some businessmen.
Fortunately, the three of them are literati after all, and they still have this kind of accomplishment.
After watching it, the three people suppressed their excitement and hurriedly drank tea to replace their excitement.
Originally the three of them were dubious about the little saint's words, but now they couldn't help but smile when they saw this thing.
This is a statue of Guanyin sitting on the lotus. She is holding a purification bottle and sitting on the lotus platform.
Her smile is tranquil, kind, solemn and sacred, making people feel like they are taking a breath of spring breeze.
Guanyin is the incarnation of solemnity and purity, but the statue used to have solemnity, but it always felt like it was missing a flavor.
Now that I see this crystal clear Guanyin, I understand that the previous Guanyin lacked a pure flavor.
Only the Guanyin in front of me can fully express her solemnity and purity.
Zhao Feiyang looked at all the merchants and saw their expressions.
Zhao Feiyang could only see them stretching their necks one by one, and the greedy look in their eyes, and he could even hear their heavy breathing.
He smiled slightly and said: "This is the Crystal Guanyin made by Zhaojiazhuang. It is extremely difficult to make. There is only one in the world."
The businessmen looked at each other and nodded, believing this.
Even crystal tea cups, crystal necklaces, and crystal earrings are difficult to make, let alone Guanyin.
"Zhaojiazhuang knows that there are people here who believe in Buddhism and want to worship Guanyin Bodhisattva at home, always with a compassionate heart, so as to influence the world." Zhao Feiyang looked at these businessmen and said.
Businessmen who are not superstitious hope that the Bodhisattva will bless them safely, and that their business will be stable and prosperous.
How to do this, of course, only the gods can bless you.
Even so, auctioning Guanyin is not an easy task.
Making Crystal Guanyin is a noble and great thing, but auctioning it is a shameful thing.
As long as it is stained with the smell of copper, its value will plummet.
If the crystal is auctioned directly, it will definitely be condemned by the Buddhist people in the world, and the auction may fail.
Therefore, we must find a reason so that the world cannot find any reason to condemn him.
This is a dilemma technology, and it must be accepted openly.
The Han people attach great importance to teachers being famous, and reputation is too important.
"If someone here likes this Crystal Guanyin, if you pay an incense fee, you can form a good relationship." Zhao Feiyang finally said.
He spoke very skillfully. He did not mention the auction, but only said that for an incense fee, you can form an indissoluble bond with this Crystal Guanyin.
Of course, you have to pay an incense fee to burn incense in the temple, so Zhao Feiyang can say it openly.
Of course, he did not say how much the incense fee was. Only these businessmen can understand this.
These businessmen are not human beings, so of course they understand the meaning of Zhao Feiyang's words.
Even the county magistrate and county magistrate on the rostrum felt that Zhao Feiyang's words were right and very high-sounding. They looked at each other, nodded, stroked their beards and smiled.
"Zhao Sanguan has indeed drank ink, and he speaks clearly and eloquently." Zhang Hong looked at Zhao Feiyang who was drinking tea and couldn't help but raise his thumb.
Wang Wenxiu nodded and felt the same way: "If he can be favored by a little saint, he will naturally be well educated."
Wang Wenxiu didn't say anything yet, the little saint is my uncle.
Now that Zhao Ping has become the leader of the security group and the Sichuan Army, he will definitely build a foundation in the future.
Wang Wenxiu's biggest wish now is that after Zhao Ping becomes emperor, his daughter can be named a concubine.
The daughter is a concubine, and his father-in-law is naturally the father-in-law.
Zhang Ding's ideas were not much different from his. Zhao Ping was his brother's uncle, and he also hoped that his niece would become a concubine and also the father-in-law of his uncle.
Just as the two of them were thinking, something had changed in front of the stage, and businessmen had already started bidding.
