At the beginning of February, an auction by Xinfeng Auction House caused great repercussions among the powerful and wealthy businessmen in Beijing. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

There is no need to describe the success of this auction in too many words: on the fifth day of the first month of February, Jia Lian, on behalf of Jiafu, interviewed with Liu Zhang, the shopkeeper of Rishengchang, to repay the loan of 30,000 taels in advance and redeem the honeycomb coal business in Jiafu.

This move brought a great shock to the outside world. This gave a clear signal to the outside world: Jia Fu survived the financial crisis. And with the current power of Jiafu, the momentum is a little stronger. Its status has quickly changed from a first-class noble family to one of the top five nobles.

While Jia Huan's business talent was recognized, the powerful and wealthy businessmen also realized that the auction house was a very profitable business.

Gather "big customers" with a large amount of money in the capital to bid on a certain item (antiques, calligraphy and paintings, etc.), and collect a handling fee from the seller. It's a very new business model.

So, can they replicate this successful business model?

In Capital, it is written: With 20% of the profit, capital becomes active. There was no approval of the scope of business in the Zhou Dynasty. As long as you want to open an auction house, you can run it. Who wouldn't think about it?

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After the sting, the spring breeze blows across the north and south of the river. In the woods inside and outside the capital, in the courtyard, and beside the road, beautiful peach blossoms bloom in the spring thunder.

In the west of the capital, in the palace of Prince Shun, Prince Shun invited the King of Jin to have a drink in the water pavilion of the palace. A small table, four dishes of light and exquisite side dishes. There are bird's nest stewed tofu, pigeon eggs, cucumber fried with Jinhua ham, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables with garlic. There is also a pot of tribute wine (Huiquan wine). Outside the water pavilion, just after a spring rain in the afternoon, the yellow orioles chirped on the green willows by the lake.

Jin Wang Ning Pai was twenty-five years old, wearing white civilian clothes, looking British, sitting on the soft couch, and said with a smile: "What, Uncle Wang is also interested in going to an auction house?" In my opinion, it's not that simple. ”

King Jin hasn't been too busy lately. The emperor and an old concubine are not in good health. His father was busy putting on a show. What is going on, he knows in his heart: Emperor Taishang is afraid that he will survive this spring! There is no need for him to brush up on his presence in front of his father for the time being. Because, if he shows too much grief, or if he doesn't show too much grief, it will make his father have an opinion in his heart.

Prince Shun was a fat old man, in his fifties, took a sip of wine, waved his hand casually, and said, "I'm not interested in engaging in those things." Didn't you persuade me to reconcile with Jiafu? I've thought about it, and it makes sense. sent Changshi to talk to Jia Huan. Invest in his auction house and escort him. ”

Prince Shun, as the prince of the royal family whose status and strength are second only to the king of Jin and the king of Chu, has a certain say in court politics. Qualified, say the four words "escort". For example, he wants to say that only Jiafu is allowed to open an auction house in Beijing, and most of the powerful people are estimated to sell him this face.

King Jin smiled: "Uncle Wang, have you finally figured it out?" Haha, that's good. Come, I'll toast Uncle Wang. ”

Prince Shun raised his wine glass and drank a glass with King Jin, and then smacked his lips. Huo Changshi should have arrived in Jiafu, right?

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On a spring afternoon, the breath of life wafts through the land after the rain. In the original Ruyang Palace, Jia Huan followed Baochai for a walk in the garden. Xiangling and Caixia followed. On the side of the road, a tree bloomed with red flowers on the branches.

The Marquis Mansion of Ruyang was guarded by the soldiers of the Beijing camp that day. The courtyards, gardens, furniture, porcelain, and other objects in the house are well protected. Of course, the gold and silver, calligraphy and paintings and other things were taken away by the people of the Zhao family or copied by the imperial court.

The Marquis of Ruyang owed money to the Jin merchants, and the mansion was allocated by the imperial court to the Jin merchants as compensation. The Jin merchants gave the house to King Wu and begged King Wu, the head of the Internal Affairs Office, to contribute to the abolition of the Ping'an Prefecture trade port.

And King Wu transferred this mansion worth at least 20,000 taels of silver to Jia Huan as an apprenticeship. Jia Huan changed his name: Don't worry about the hall. A gentleman is not worried or afraid. Jiafu is called North Park.

Jia Huan was promoted to the Hanlin Attendant, but his work did teach the prince of Wu. Therefore, he didn't have to go to the Hanlin Academy to sit in the government or participate in the Chang Dynasty. There is a lot of free time throughout the day. After being busy with the affairs of the auction house, he accompanied Baochai to see the two of them today.

After looking at the garden, there was a pavilion outside, Caixia took the little maids to arrange the sitting, and brought warm tea.

Jia Huan and Baochai sat next to each other, drinking tea and admiring the garden in the house.

Smelling the cold fragrance on his wife's body, Jia Huan held Baochai's warm little hand and said, "Sister, there are many things in this yard that are not to my liking, and I need to change them." ”

The feeling of owning a garden is not unique to the British. In ancient times, the Chinese had extremely high attainments in the garden. Ruyang Hou Mansion, after several generations of Zhao family management, built beautifully.

However, it does not meet Jia Huan's aesthetics and needs. For example, there is no swimming pool, no dedicated bathroom, no large lawn at home.

Baochai smiled when he heard this, his apricot eyes waved, and said, "I will do what you want." But, husband, do you have any silver again? ”

Baochai has taken the maids to see them here in the North Courtyard these days. When Jia Huan asked her to arrange and repair, he gave her three thousand taels of silver. That's not enough to overhaul North Park. Just buying a messenger is a big expense.

Jia Huan pinched his chin a little embarrassed, "Earn it slowly in the future." "Sister Bao has a talent for housekeeping, it's not easy to fool!

Baochai raised the back of her hand, covered her cherry mouth, and laughed with a "poof", beautiful and unprovoked. She knew that Jia Huan was teasing her.

But as for her, she deliberately didn't give him a talk or a stage, so as not to listen to his nonsense. Because, most of the content of nonsense is between husband and wife.

The two laughed leisurely and comfortably in the small pavilion. At this time, a little maid outside came in and reported, "Third Master, Second Master Lian asked someone to invite you." said that it was Huo Changshi in the prince's mansion to talk about things. ”

Jia Huan nodded and stood up, "I see." ”

What is there to talk about in Prince Shun's Mansion?

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In a small courtyard in the front yard of Jiafu, Jia Huan saw Huo Changshi who was chatting with Jia Lian. This is the second time Jia Huan and Huo Changshi have met.

Huo Changshi was very embarrassed for Jia Huan for the first time, and at this time, he stood up very respectfully and bowed, "Jia Hanlin, I came here on the order of the prince, and I have something important to discuss with you." ”

Jia Huan returned the salute, made a gesture, motioned for Huo Changshi to sit down, walked to the main seat and sat down, and said, "Huo Changshi, my second brother Lian is not an outsider. If you have anything to say, you can just say it, right? ”

Jia Lian smiled, feeling very comfortable. It was only natural to stay and listen. Now the Rongguo Mansion is powerful, and these days he is entertaining guests in the mansion and handling trivial affairs in the mansion.

Huo Changshi nodded, and considered the words, "Jia Hanlin, my prince wants to invest in Xinfeng Auction House." I don't know what you think? My lord said that he and your mansion had many misunderstandings in the past, and today they are sincerely resolved. However, freezing three feet is not a day's cold. You can start with collaboration. Gain understanding. ”

Jia Lian glanced at Huo Changshi in surprise, and then looked at Jia Huan. It's kind of unbelievable. Prince Shun actually expressed goodwill to Jiafu.

Jia Huan took a sip of tea and asked in a deep voice, "What the prince said makes sense." I don't know how the prince wants to buy shares? How many percent of the shares? ”

Huo Changshi sneered, leaned forward slightly, his voice was a little low, and said, "Jia Hanlin, the palace cost thousands of taels of silver a day. Although the old Chitose is talented, he is really not rich. Therefore, what the prince means is that his old man wants 30% of the dry shares. But his old man assured that after that, there would be no second auction house in the capital. ”

Jia Huan laughed "ho".

With the power of Jiafu, he is not afraid of Prince Shun. But Jia Huan knew it very clearly. Plant more flowers and less thorns, this is a matter of common sense. Prince Shun intends to reconcile, but Jia Huan is not unable to let some of the benefits come out.

However, Prince Shun's empty words want to be 30% of the shares. Isn't that a reconciliation? Coax children to play.

As soon as Huo Changshi saw Jia Huan's expression, he knew that the matter was yellow. I feel a little bitter in my heart. It's really not a good idea to come to Jiafu. Bitterly persuaded: "Jia Hanlin, the old Chitose wants more." However, with the escort of the old Chitose, the auction house business of your house is unique. Earn no less. ”

Jia Huan waved his hand, "Don't talk about it, okay?" "Reach out and pick up the tea bowl.

Jia Lian got up to send off the guest, "Huo Changshi, please come here." ”

Huo Changshi left with a wry smile.

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One thing, when viewed from different angles, leads to different conclusions. In the eyes of Prince Shun, his face and promise can make Jiafu earn more, and he wants thirty percent of the shares, which is to be retreated, otherwise, with his identity, not fifty percent?

However, in Jia Huan's eyes, Prince Shun is a white wolf who wants to empty gloves.

In a word, it will be 30% of the shares. How could he give it? Xinfeng Auction House is related to his follow-up business plan. If you really want to cooperate, it's almost the same to buy real money. Moreover, he gives a maximum of 5% of the shares.

Huo Changshi returned to Prince Shun's mansion, in the small hall, and reported the results to his master. At this time, King Jin had already left.

Prince Shun's face suddenly turned cold, staring at the desk, sneering.

Shame on the face!

So what else is he reconciled with?