It's afternoon, and it's a time of boredom and drowsiness in the warm winter room. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 The chatter suddenly made the room a little quieter.

Wu Qiao'er looked at the few businessmen in front of her, and beat the drum in her heart for a while.

These businessmen were surrounded by more than a dozen people, all of whom were strong and majestic, with fierce faces and a look that was not easy to get along with. Especially at this moment, when they saw that there was only a young and beautiful woman, they didn't pay much attention to it.

Wu Qiao'er wanted to quit, but when she thought of the shopkeeper's love for herself, and even more so that now there are no elders to cover her and have to support the future of her sister and brother by herself, she endured countless timidities, and exhaled deeply: "Today, it is the little girl Qiao'er who is the auctioneer of today's auction house, and she is responsible for many matters of today's auction." If there is any offense, please ask a few distinguished guests to forgive Haihan. As for this treasure money, the little woman also happens to know the cause and effect, if the guest has a heart, please listen to the little woman to distinguish a few words. So, okay? ”

The red lips are lightly opened, the Wu language is soft and glutinous, and it is the appearance and posture of the official eunuch who taught him to make sentences, which makes people's eyes look new at first sight, and they have noticed this auctioneer today.

Even those businessmen who came from Beijing couldn't help but light up when they saw it.

They have all seen a big scene, but they never thought that under the fact that more than a dozen of them were so aggressive, there were still people who could deal with it so clearly and without humility or arrogance.

"Hmph, a few of us are here to take care of your business, and that's for you to lift. He even told me that he couldn't use silver, something he had never seen in the world, to see what you could say! The evil merchant said, and the momentum became fierce again.

"The foundation of my Hengxin firm is the word integrity and law-abiding. The way of integrity, naturally, does not need to be repeated. Abiding by the law is the foundation of my constant belief that I can get the foundation I have now. At present, the imperial court issues treasure money, which is the currency established by the law of the country, how can it not be used? At present, the auction of traitorous merchant wealth is entrusted by the imperial court. It is fundamental for people to be entrusted with loyalty. Today, non-treasure banknotes are not allowed to be used, please also ask Haihan. Wu Qiao'er said, it was another gift.

When everyone in the room heard this, they couldn't help but slowly bow their heads.

Especially the man in the corner was straight, and when he saw that Wu Qiao'er could say this polite and courteous explanation, he couldn't help but nod one after another.

When the evil merchant heard this, he was silent for a while.

After all, what Wu Qiao'er said is really leaky. Daming was originally the official legal tender set as a treasure banknote, who dares to say that this thing can't be used? In addition, this is the imperial court auctioning off the property of traitors, which is even more logical.

It's just that when I think of the assets auctioned here, they are sold at low prices, and if I miss this auction, I will miss out on countless silver.

As soon as he thought of this, the Jingshi merchant led by him suddenly threw a look at the few people around him.

Then, the group rushed forward silently, and they were about to grab Wu Qiao'er at that moment.

"Damn! General Wang, please help! At this time, a beautiful woman hurriedly walked over, and when she saw this scene, she immediately became anxious: "If something happens, I, Tian Yingqi, will bear it alone!" ”

"Where is the shopkeeper Tian, my generation of soldiers to protect the family and defend the country is to eliminate violence and peace! With my Ming soldiers here, which one dares to make trouble! As he spoke, he saw a big man with a clear voice rushing out like an arrow.

When a few evil businessmen saw that only one person came, they immediately snorted coldly: "Nosy!" ”

But soon, they regretted it.

There was an uproar, and dozens of people stood up in the corner.

Here, many of them were dressed as gentry, but they didn't expect to get up at this moment.

"Although I, Xu, have retired from the army, I can't see the oppression of arrogant and shameless people like you!"

"I thought it would be just a matter of reasoning with you, but I didn't expect his mother to even make a move towards a female baby, brothers, do you really think that the gentlemen of Shanxi don't have eggs?"

"Shoulder to shoulder!"

Dozens of people rushed up, and in an instant, the evil businessman who was still showing off his might with more than a dozen guards screamed in an instant. The guards around them may have some ability, but in the hands of dozens of veterans, they can't reach it at all.

Especially here, many people still know each other, and when they rush up, they quietly form a formation together.

But after a few breaths, there was only screaming on the ground.

At this time, Tian Yingqi, the shopkeeper, finished pacifying Wu Qiao'er, and then came over.

The evil merchant seemed to see a savior, and hurriedly said: "I serve, I obey!" I scared the girl, I lost money! I bought the tickets, and I bought the tickets with the guards! Shopkeeper, you can't let me be beaten to death here! ”

"Righteous men, please be merciful. Since this evil businessman deceived me and believed in people, he would naturally report to the official to deal with it, so that the official would decide right and wrong. If you really break people and cause trouble, then it is not beautiful. Today, I would like to thank all of you for your help. Tomorrow, I will be the east, and I will invite you to eat and drink. Tian Yingqi said, and everyone stopped one after another.

"The shopkeeper Tian is too polite, everyone is an old acquaintance, just now, I just thought someone was puzzled and asked. I didn't expect it to be a scoundrel, I almost didn't save it, it's too polite! "The one who was replaced by General Wang is actually Wang Xun, Wang Xun after the military reform was transferred to Shanxi, this time he served in the Privy Secretariat of the First Army, and it is a bit of a coincidence that he came here today.

"If you can get the shopkeeper of the field, then we are respectful, it is better to obey our fate!"

"The old guys have made a fortune, this wine, eat well!"

"Thank you very much!"

The men and women who participated in the auction were talking and laughing, and they responded one after another. These people are all soldiers who have participated in the Guards Corps in recent years, some of them are disabled, and some of them are too old to meet the requirements for discharge.

Compared with the soldiers of the past, today's veterans are much better treated. Anyone who is discharged from the army will first have a discharge allowance, which is not expensive, and the minimum is as much as 50 taels, which is enough for the family to eat and drink smoothly for three years. In addition, errands are generally arranged, and at least there are fields to divide, and most of the days are good.

Coupled with the bonus of meritorious service in the army in peacetime, and the usual salary, many people bought land and became squires when they returned to their hometowns. Those who are smarter even open shops to do business. Many of these people follow Hengxin to do things, and the business is getting bigger and bigger, and the days are very prosperous. There are even a few who have set up workshops and made a fortune.

This time, Hengxin opened an auction house in Jiexiu to auction all the property of the Fan family, and the first to get the news were these veterans who returned home.

It's not that there are dark things about bribery, but they have all cooperated with each other for a long time, and even some people are doing things in Hengxin, knowing that they can't lose.

Although Hengxin Auction House also sent a message to make a local announcement, and many people came in a hurry, but it was late, and some things were inconvenient.

For example, the tickets to participate in the auction, and most importantly, the exchange of treasure money.

As an auction house that undertook the government's auction, it naturally only collects treasure money, not silver. And this has broken the threshold of Hengxin Money Bank and Imperial Central Bank branches in various places. So that the last few evil businessmen finally became angry and furious, they didn't believe it, but they didn't expect to really not accept the cash, and they were in a hurry.

Therefore, those who came later wanted to participate in the auction, and there were not so many treasure notes to buy.

Tian Yingqi greeted everyone again, and seeing that the scene had returned to calm, he stroked Wu Qiaoer's back and said softly: "You dealt with it very well just now, this foundation is very good, and you are a woman who does great things." I thought you would be fine if you handled it alone, but I didn't expect these few people who didn't know what to do would have crooked thoughts and want to be rude, which scared you. ”

"Where is the shopkeeper, I should do an errand for the industry, so I naturally shouldn't lose this face." Wu Qiao'er had a pair of cheeks puffed, very excited. She was really happy to be praised by others.

Seeing that Wu Qiao'er had returned to normal, Tian Yingqi clapped his hands with a smile and beckoned everyone: "Okay, everyone is ready to start." ”

The auction has finally come to business.

The next step is normal.

Of course, it's not a stagnant pool. On the contrary, it couldn't have gone any better.

"Located in Jiexiu Chengguan, the shops on Ximen Street have four facades. Although this is a shop, it is not simple, it is a shop with four facades connected together. At the back of the shop is an attached courtyard that can accommodate 20 people to work and live. It used to be a store used by the Fan family to process concocted medicinal materials. The starting price here is: the starting price, 100 yuan, and each increase shall not be less than 5 yuan. Wu Qiaoer smiled and finished introducing the introduction of this shop, and began to announce the start of the auction.

As soon as Wu Qiao'er's words fell, a series of shouts rang out.

"One hundred and ten dollars!"

"One hundred and twenty dollars!"

"One hundred and fifty dollars!"

……

"One hundred and eighty dollars!"

"One hundred and eighty dollars for the first time."

"One hundred and eighty dollars for the second time!"

"One hundred and eighty dollars for the third time! Transaction, congratulations to Xu Yuanwai, get the title deed of this façade, after a while, after the venue, there will be colleagues in the industry to go to the county office to go through the transfer procedures. ”

……

"1,000 acres of land in the west of Fanjia Village, the starting price is 500 yuan!"

"Seven hundred dollars!"

"A thousand dollars!"

……

"Congratulations ......"

"Congratulations ......"

Under the chase one after another, an afternoon flew by, and there was no mistake inside.

It wasn't until sunset that the first day of the auction finally passed nervously and smoothly. When the customers who participated in the auction in the house gradually left, Wu Qiaoer finally went to the stage and found a chair and sat down. She was holding her breath, thinking back on today's performance, and gradually smiled: "Today, there is no foolishness." Listening to the shopkeeper, it seems to be doing well. ”

"Miss Wu's performance is not only good, but simply amazing. I thought that this time the fresh auction house would fall short and meet with a cold reception. I didn't expect it to have such a good performance. Almost, it caused people to fight. At this time, a rather elegant man came over and said to Wu Qiao'er with a smile. ”

When Wu Qiao'er saw the visitor, she was immediately shocked: "Is it General Wang?" The slave family thought that everyone was gone, but I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it...... It's the slave who is rude. ”

"I'm just an ordinary adjutant in the Privy Secretariat, the heavenly shopkeeper is a general who is a love, Miss Wu, please don't be polite. You know, your excellent work today has done our army a great favor. Wang Xun said with a smile.

"Sister, sister! As soon as I left the party, I heard that you had a thief here. Where is the thief? Madman! Hugh is rude, dare to bully my sister, I will fight with you! At this time, Wu Wanying hurriedly walked over, and when she saw Wu Qiao'er squatting down, and saw Wang Xun bowing over, she thought that something was going on here, and immediately rushed up to twist Wang Xun's neck.

If this is strong and steady, it will be bad.

But who is Wang Xun?

An ace officer who can be the commander of a reconnaissance company and the commander of the Tiance commando officer, where will he be caught by a child? Immediately grabbed a counter-grab, first slightly shortened, and then grabbed Wu Wanying's shoulders with his hands, and easily lifted Wu Wanying up.

"Misunderstanding! Don't be reckless! Wu Qiao'er exclaimed.

Hearing this, Wang Xun chuckled, slowly put Wu Wanying down, and then took a step back.

"When will your reckless nature change? I explain to you that this is not a villain who deceived your sister, if it weren't for this ...... Rescued by adults, today I am going to be bullied by the villains! Wu Qiao'er hurriedly went over and grabbed Wu Wanying's body, and when she saw that it was not hurt, she breathed a sigh of relief.

After some explanation, Wu Wanying realized that he had wrongly blamed the good person, and couldn't help but be ashamed and unstoppable, bowed down, and respectfully said to Wang Xun: "It's the kid who is reckless, and he asks the benefactor to send it down, how to punish it, the kid suffers!" Be completely convinced! ”

"How can you really punish you?" Wang Xun said.

Wu Wanying's body tightened, and he felt the fear that was spinning just now, but he just thought about it, then endured the fear, bowed down and said, "Yes, no matter how the punishment is, I will be convinced!" ”

"Well, in the future, I will punish you next time you must be like today, take care of your sister without risk, no matter the hardship!" Wang Xun said solemnly.

Wu Wanying was stunned, and he immediately said: "For unfilial people, this is the punishment. This is what this man should do, not a punishment! ”

"Haha, so I have no intention of punishing you. Alright, that's it. It is also an unexpected joy to have these two harvests today. My name is Wang Xun, and you know the position. If you are free, you can come to Chengguan Post to find me. Wang Xun's last gaze fell on Wu Qiao'er, waved his hand, and turned to leave.

Wang Xun left the auction house and went to Chengguanyi. That is, it is a post station located in Chengguan Town. This can be regarded as one thing that the military department has focused on restoring in recent years: restoring the post station.

Perhaps thanks to Li Zicheng's negative example, the management of the rebuilt post station has been much more standardized, and there is no longer a matter of the gentry eating and drinking for nothing.

Wang Xun lives here, naturally it is not to eat and drink, but it is much safer here than other places.

As soon as he returned to the post station, Wang Xun saw two people, Tian Yingqi and Zhu Tingxu, the commander of Jiexiu County.

As soon as they met, Zhu Tingxu said happily: "Great news, the auction results are so huge, the Northern Expedition can be prepared in advance!" (To be continued.) )