Although he became a horse officer, Ma San was still very happy and quickly responded happily.
"Yes, very good. As long as you are interested, you will be more motivated to do things. I am optimistic about you!"
Zhu Hansan was also very pleased to have such a special talent under his command, and it seemed that this boy was very interested in animal husbandry, and he was thinking about focusing on training him in the future.
"As for these bandits, take them all back to Jingxian County and lock them up. They will be allowed to farm after the spring of next year. After the autumn, the people will be summoned to publicly review the case. If they are doing evil, bullying the people, or carrying people's lives, they will all be beheaded!"
This group of bandits were originally the most qualified candidates for the cavalry, but considering the response from the people, Zhu Hansan decided to follow the normal procedure after some hesitation. As for farming, it was just to use the remaining heat before their death and make some contribution to Jingxian County as compensation. , just compensation.
"Here!"
Zhang Liao bowed and accepted the order.
"Let's go, let's go back!"
Zhu Hansan was in a good mood. With a wave of his hand, the small team continued to rush towards Jingxian County.
A few days later, we passed by the Wang family's mansion in the county town.
"Brother Wang, you said that Zhu Hansan invited us to participate in that auction. What is he planning to do?"
As soon as Zhu Hansan returned to Jingxian County, he asked Xi Zhicai to send out invitations to various aristocratic families in Jingxian County to gather at the newly opened auction house in the city on the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, saying that there would be an auction of peerless treasures. Zhu Wen Wan Muzhai has a good background, so he was naturally invited, but when he got the invitation, for some reason he always felt that this was Zhu Hansan's conspiracy. When it comes to doing business, Zhu Wen may be a good player, but this He had never sorted out the twists and turns in the yamen. Since he couldn't figure it out, he went to his ally Wang Lun to discuss it and see what Wang Lun had to say first.
"Brother Zhu Xian, don't be too hasty in everything. Since the county magistrate has invited us, can we not go? Won't we know after we go? Well, this tea is good!"
Wang Lun, on the other hand, was an old man, not impatient at all, and even drank some fragrant tea while chatting and laughing.
"In Brother Wang's opinion, how much money do we need to prepare? I heard that the auction is for rare treasures!"
Zhu Wen rubbed his hands. He decided to buy whatever Zhu Hansan was selling. This way he could please Zhu Hansan and repair the relationship between the two. Secondly, it could also show others that he, Wan Muzhai, had decided to support the county magistrate. , chose to take sides.
"It seems that Shopkeeper Zhu has already made a decision?"
After Wang Lun heard this, he was silent for a moment, looked at Zhu Wenhou who was a little excited, and laughed softly.
"Haha, I have made a decision. Brother Wang, haven't you also made up your mind?"
Zhu Wen didn't answer the question, and then the two looked at each other and smiled.
The same thing happened in the Ma family, but compared to Wang Lun and Zhu Wen who were chatting and laughing, Ma Yuan, the head of the Ma family, and Han Lio, the head of the Han family, were preoccupied and looked like they were facing a formidable enemy.
"Brother Ma, what do you think Zhu Hansan intended by doing this?"
Han Lao is a real wealthy landowner in Jingxian County. His family's land is almost as much as the other four families combined. He controls the fate of ten to twenty thousand tenant farmers in his hands. He can be said to be a person who shakes Jingxian County three times with every step he takes. .
"You, an old guy, don't even know, how can I know?"
Ma Yuan smiled helplessly and said that the Ma family was also a wealthy family in Jingxian County. They owned several large-scale caravans and traveled all year round. Although they were born as merchants, their background was not comparable to that of a small person like Zhu Wen.
"Then what do you think, should we go or not?"
Han Liao's eyes flickered and he asked hesitantly.
"Maybe I haven't gone
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If you don't go, something will happen!"
Ma Yuan chuckled, pointed a finger in the direction of Zhang Feng's house, and said with a chuckle: "Zhang Feng, that stupid young man, has already fallen into trouble, do you still want to follow in his footsteps?"
"Hmph! Don't say that I look down on this county magistrate. Even if I don't go, what can he do to me?"
Han Lao snorted coldly, seeming to be a little dissatisfied with Ma Yuan's submission, and sneered: "Jingxian County was originally decided by our five aristocratic families. It used to be peaceful, but when Zhu Hansan came, Brother Ma, look at it.
Not only did Jingxian County become a riot, but the Zhang family was also wiped out! At this time, we should unite and drive him away!"
"Brother Han, you stay in Jingxian County all year round. If you went out for a walk, you might not think so!"
Ma Yuan sighed, his old face full of solemnity, and said with a wry smile: "Maybe something big is going to happen in this world! The Zhang brothers in Julu County are not simple! Zhu Hansan is now hugging Zhang Bao's lap
, we can no longer suppress as before, sometimes, you have to be soft when you should be soft!"
"Hmph, how could I not know that the Zhang brothers are just a few country Taoist priests who can only confuse the people! Why should we be afraid of them?"
Han Liao has read books and is somewhat arrogant. It is difficult for ordinary people to see him. If Ma Yuan had not saved his life, he probably would not be so good with the Ma family. In his opinion, the Ma family can
His Han material helped support the five major aristocratic families in Jing County to their current status.
"They are not simple!" Ma Yuan was still frightened, and the panic in his eyes flashed away, as if he had seen the methods of those people.
"Brother Ma, you are old! You are just a pariah! If you want it, I can send you hundreds at any time!"
Han Liao didn't take it seriously and joked.
"As you wish!"
Ma Yuan didn't want to dwell too much on this matter, so he sighed and replied: "We still have to go to the county magistrate's invitation! After all, he is also the county magistrate!"
"Then let's go and have a look! I really want to see what tricks Zhu Hansan can play and give him rare treasures, bah!"
Han Liao came from a wealthy family, so he naturally looked down upon Zhu Hansan, a man with muddy legs. Especially when he was summoned by an old man, Han Liao became even more disgusted.
"well!"
Seeing Han Lio's headstrong look, Ma Yuan could only sigh a few times in his heart, and at the same time, he was also thinking about the future of the Ma family.
In the evening, the Agarwood Auction House in the city was originally owned by the Zhang family. After the house was confiscated, it became Zhu Hansan's property. The internal structure was also modified by Zhang according to Zhu Hansan's wishes, imitating a modern auction house.
It looks a bit like a movie theater.
"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and support me! I am the magistrate of this county, Zhu Hansan! I am also the person who will host the auction tonight. I can guarantee that you will come home with a full load tonight."
Since no one had ever done this before, Zhu Hansan had no choice but to do it himself and perform in person. Dressed in luxurious clothes, he came to the stage and first thanked the wealthy businessmen and gentry present, as well as members of wealthy families.
"Where, where, I'm honored to be able to attend Master Zhu's auction!"
Zhu Wen sat in the front row and smiled flatteringly.
"That's right, that's right. I just don't know what treasures you plan to sell, Mr. Zhu! Our Li family has prepared a lot of money to support us!"
Ever since he saw Zhang Ning acting like a little girl to Zhu Hansan, Li Hu often went to the Yamen to show his courtesy. In his opinion, this future uncle was quite capable and he had to be careful.
Listening to the singing and harmony of the two generals Heng Ha, everyone present looked solemn and said to themselves,
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The situation in Jingxian County is probably going to change. What's more, they may even look at each other coldly and make sarcastic remarks, just like the head of the Han family, Han Lao.
"I said, Shopkeeper Zhu, are you honored to come here to buy something? Why didn't I see it? Don't just buy a piece of rotten wood and treat it as a treasure!"
Zhu Hansan was a furniture seller before he became the county magistrate. He still knew this about Korean information, so he sarcastically said.
"Haha, the stuff must be good stuff! I'm just afraid that the Han family leader didn't bring enough money!"
The cold light in Zhu Hansan's eyes flashed away, a smile appeared on his face, and he replied.
"Okay! Since the county magistrate has said it is a good thing, I have to wait patiently! Don't worry about the money. I have been working in Jingxian County for many years, so I can still get some money!"
Han Liao was not afraid, he stared at Zhu Hansan and smiled casually.
"Okay! Today's auction officially begins!"
Zhu Hansan gritted his teeth when he saw it, but in this large public, he could not get angry easily, so he could only say patiently and loudly: "Tonight, the auction house only auctions one kind of thing! And the quantity is limited. However, although the quantity is small, it is It’s worth a thousand pieces of gold! Your trip tonight will definitely be worthwhile!”
"What on earth is it?"
"Make it mysterious!"
"What do you think Mr. Zhu will sell?"
"Huh, if you don't do well as an official, you just have to do some heresy!"
.....
Zhu Hansan's words immediately aroused a heated discussion. After all, everyone present came from a wealthy background, had seen many good things, and had a very high vision. These words immediately aroused everyone's curiosity.
"Haha, don't be impatient! Come on, let's serve the wine!"
Zhu Hansan smiled slightly and waved to the audience. Immediately, more than ten maids walked towards the people opposite carrying a small plate. Naturally, the distilled wine from this auction was placed on the plate.
"Well, what is it? It smells so good!"
"It smells really good! Oh my god, is this wine?"
"Hey, it's really wine!"
...There were many people who were good drinkers among the people who came, and the rich aroma of wine was naturally smelled by them.
Zhu Hansan is also a human spirit. Before he started selling, he gave these people a first taste, so that they could make a comparison in their minds.
"Good wine, good wine!"
“This wine is good!”
“The taste is mellow but not overpowering, and it’s full of strength!”
...
Some anxious people had already drank the wine, and then there was a burst of praise, and they were intoxicated.
"Master Zhu, what kind of wine do you have? Why does it taste so good?"
Li Hu was the first person to drink and the first person to react. He immediately asked urgently: "Isn't this kind of wine being auctioned tonight?"
"Haha! Master Li, please be patient!"
Zhu Hansan smiled and said: "This wine is called Zui Xian Niang. Although it is only the first product, it is far better than other wines. I brewed it using countless precious medicinal materials and refined grains. It is not easy to get! It will be auctioned tonight. The treasure is also this drunken immortal brew!"
This statement is pure nonsense, but for business people, who doesn't talk about it before selling something? This is just a small way to raise the price.
"Such a fine wine, it can definitely be called a treasure! Master Zhu, I want all of them, so I won't have to auction them off!" Li Hu is a good drinker, and after he drank it, he felt that this wine was definitely worthy of being called a treasure.
If the fine wine is sold to outsiders, it will definitely make a lot of money. In addition, Zhu Hansan is the uncle of their Taiping sect, so they simply let him cover it.