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Everyone looked at each other and couldn't believe their ears.
This operation once again refreshed their understanding of the imperial court. In the past, the government was eager to break people's bones and suck out their marrow, but now the imperial court is only thinking about the people.
Ningyuan's first-phase mutual market rent was 30%, which was at least more than 100,000 taels of silver. They didn't want it even if they said they didn't want it. It was simply impossible to describe how they felt in their hearts.
"Long live your Majesty!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace!"
"Your Majesty has mercy!"
"Long live the Ming Dynasty!"
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After just a slight pause, the crowd burst into cheers.
Especially the merchants who got the shops, they smiled so happily that their grins were as big as their waistbands.
Although this little money is nothing to them, it gives them peace of mind.
The merchants who did not get a shop all looked frustrated, and even more exaggeratedly beat their chests.
The 30% reduction is a 30% gain in vain. If I had known that the hidden price would be higher, I would have made up for the 30%.
"Everyone, please be quiet, there is still one last item left in the auction!"
Seeing the crowd gradually becoming quiet, Bi Ziyan's eyes scanned the crowd, and then stopped at the Dongting Merchant Gang.
Seeing General Bi Ziyan staring at them, everyone was frightened.
"My officer said in the morning that four of them are used for other purposes and will not participate in the auction. Let us reveal the reasons now!"
At this point, Bi Ziyan suddenly changed the subject: "Do you know why the Ningyuan Investment Promotion Conference originally scheduled for October 18th has been postponed for three days?"
Without waiting for anyone to respond, Bi Ziyan continued: "Because we are waiting for a group of people. If they don't arrive for a day, the Ningyuan Mutual Market Investment Conference will be postponed."
Waiting for someone?
Who are you waiting for?
Everyone was completely shocked when Bi Ziyan said this. They were even more surprised than before when he said the details, hidden bids, drawing lots, and exemptions.
If it's less than a day, it will continue to be postponed.
Who has such a big face?
Could it be that the four shops that are used for other purposes are for this group of people?
Everyone in the Dongting Merchant Gang suddenly looked at each other, their eyes full of inquiries. Combined with the look Bi Ziyan looked at them just now, it seemed that this was really a possibility.
While everyone was thinking, Bi Ziyan Langsheng said: "I know what you are thinking, yes, but not entirely right! Three of these four shops were awarded to them."
"Please ask Dongting Merchant to come up, Duanfan!"
In the midst of everyone's confusion, Xi Duanfan slowly stood up and walked onto the stage with firm steps. He first saluted Bi Ziyan, then turned around and saluted everyone in the audience with cupped fists.
"I know that you are full of doubts and even think it is unfair, but after I explained the ins and outs clearly, you all feel that this is natural."
"You should still remember that the imperial court issued an edict to exterminate the Japanese pirates in Jiangsu more than half a month ago.
It is precisely because of the hard work and cooperation of everyone in the Dongting Merchant Gang and risking their lives that we were able to fish out the Japanese pirates hiding in Nanjing, Yangzhou and other areas.
Then he followed the clues and found out all the Japanese pirates in Jiangsu and Anhui.
In the end, the edict was announced to the world, causing many Japanese pirates to become confused and reveal their clues. Jin Yiwei took the opportunity to capture many more.
As of today, the number of people reported killed by Jinyiwei and various places has reached 1,309, which is five to six hundred people different from the real data we have, and more than 70% are in Fujian.
But now all the health stations in Fujian have been mobilized, the surrounding provinces have blocked official roads in and out, and the Nanhai Navy has also blocked the coast. It will take at most half a month to clean up the Japanese pirates lurking in Fujian.
It can be said that it is basically unlikely that a large number of Japanese pirates will invade the entire Ming Dynasty.
The source of all this is the leadership of Anjiang Governor Xiong Wencan and Yanshan Guard Commander Chen Qian, as well as the unconditional cooperation of the Dongting Business Gang.
According to the information we have received, Japanese pirates are lurking in the five provinces of Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Shandong. There are as few as one or two hundred people and as many as five or six hundred people. Jiangsu is the most serious.
The most hateful thing is that the Japanese pirates lurking in Jiangsu still have two important tasks, that is, waiting for opportunities to destroy the Taizu Mausoleum in Nanjing's Purple Mountain and the Emperor Chun's Mausoleum in Fengyang.
After I have said this, do you think that the qualification to reward three shops is too much? Is it fair? "
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Everyone stood up instantly, their eyes full of shock and panic.
Where is the Imperial Tomb? It is a place that carries the national destiny of a country. If the imperial mausoleum is destroyed, it will greatly affect the national destiny of a country.
If the national destiny is unstable, the national strength will be unstable, or even the country will perish.
Once the Ming Dynasty fell, they would be a subjugated people, slaughtered, enslaved, and humiliated by their enemies.
Since His Majesty came to the throne, large-scale attacks by Japanese pirates have occurred twice. In Shangyu in the first year of Chongzhen and in Linshan in Yao County in the third year of Chongzhen. In addition to sporadic Japanese raids in the past six months, there have been at least thousands of raids by Japanese pirates. The last name is death.
If not for this fishing plan and a lot of information, it can be expected that there will definitely be large-scale harassment and thousands of people will die.
Perhaps he was attacked and killed by Japanese pirates during a certain business trip.
Rewarding three shops is really nothing compared to these.
"Mr. Xi, well done!"
"Dongting Merchant Gang, you are men!"
"We are convinced by this reward!"
"The morality of Dongting and the benevolence of the court are all mutual!"
"Such a kind and righteous businessman must be good at doing business. I'll pay him a visit after the conference and talk about cooperation!"
"With this feat, the Dongting Merchant Gang will go one step further in the future and become one of the top three merchant gangs in the Ming Dynasty."
"To be honest, if it were us, I'm afraid I wouldn't agree without promising any conditions!"
"This is normal. No one is afraid of Japanese pirates, and there are hundreds of Japanese pirates."
"Even if you give it, I probably won't agree. This is gambling with your life. If you are not careful, you will die directly. Such a huge family property will be cheaper for others!"
"So, we can't envy this kind of reward!"
"In this Ningyuan Mutual Market Investment Conference, the Dongting Merchant Gang is the biggest winner. Together with the rewards, the total of nine shops has been recognized by other businessmen and the people. It has also been remembered by the court. It must be affordable and affordable, and it must be famous and famous. !
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Everyone was talking, their eyes full of admiration.
Xi Duanfan, who was on the stage, was only slightly distracted before he immediately said: "Bi Shangshu, this is not possible. Although businessmen pursue profit, this move is to assist the court rather than to save themselves.
If we don’t know about the lurking Japanese pirates, we may be ambushed by Japanese pirates one day. We should thank the court for eliminating potential threats for us.
Besides, we have already got what we deserve. After today, the feats of my Dongting Merchant Gang will be spread throughout the Ming Dynasty. As long as we stick to our hearts, we will definitely have no worries about our future business.
This store is already tense. If it is given to us again, it will not be good for everyone. "
Listening to Xi Duanfan's words, Bi Ziyan's eyes were full of approval, but then he said solemnly: "This is your Majesty's intention, and it is also a way to tell the people of the Ming Dynasty that as long as you contribute to the Ming Dynasty, you will definitely be rewarded! "
"Do you want to resist the decree? Let His Majesty live up to his wishes?"
