There was no need to think of ways to raise money, Cheng Bi felt no pressure at all and ran away quickly.
"Gao Shi, first take out one million yuan from my private treasury and send it to Cheng Bi."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhao Yun gave an explanation, and Gao Shi was about to go to deliver the order, but turned back and said to Zhao Yun: "Your Majesty, you have a lot of calligraphy, painting and antiques in your private treasury. I think it's okay to leave them alone. Your Majesty doesn't like those things either.
It’s better to sell it as soon as possible so that you can prepare some money for emergencies later.”
Zhao Yun nodded, "Well, that's the reason. You ask people to find out where they can sell it for the right price, but they have to pay attention to the rumors and don't let people think that I am selling my personal belongings. Otherwise, the people will think that the court and I have nothing to do with it.
If you lose the money, there will be trouble again."
"yes."
Gao Shi agreed and went.
When Zhao Yun thought of those calligraphy, painting and antiques, his heart became hot. These things were treasures in any era, but if there was no suitable disposal channel, they would have to be sold by the pound, which would be a waste.
"Auction, the highest bidder wins."
Zhao Yun suddenly thought that he could build the most high-end auction house in this era, and then auction all the treasures obtained from the house raids.
This not only solves the sales problem, but also allows us to find out the details of the merchants who come to participate in the auction, providing a certain reference for future reforms.
Zhao Yun couldn't help but feel enthusiastic. He must know that once this plan is realized, it will solve the big problem of the court and himself. Even future war seizures can be handled in this way, and money will come easily.
“Then should this auction organization be government-run or privately-run?”
Zhao Yun stood up and walked back and forth in the hall, thinking about this problem.
If it is privately owned, you need to find a businessman to fill the market, but where can one businessman get so many treasures? This will inevitably make people suspicious, and then the treasures to be auctioned will be difficult to attract and the auction will not fetch a good price.
And if it is government-run, the reputation is guaranteed and the value of the baby can be increased, which is indeed a good way.
But in this way, the court will inevitably give people the impression of being greedy for money and profit.
"They are all the illegal gains of corrupt officials. The court enforced the law and inspected them. Why can't they be sold openly? What's wrong with using the money earned to feed the people? Not only do I want an official camp, I also want a royal camp myself."
After Zhao Yun figured it out, he immediately ordered someone to call Gao Shi and said, "You don't have to find a market. We will sell it ourselves and build an auction hall. The one with the highest price will get it."
"Ah,,,this?"
Gao Shi opened his mouth wide and looked at Zhao Yun in disbelief, "Your Majesty, are we going to sell it ourselves? Isn't this bad?"
Zhao Yun didn't care and said: "There's nothing wrong with it. Every penny we get from sales will eventually be used to feed the people. Have you ever seen me spending money on myself?"
Gao Shi was extremely convinced of Zhao Yun. Indeed, Zhao Yun had not spent money on himself since he came to the throne. Gao Shi knew this.
Not only did Zhao Yun have no money, but he also used his private treasury to subsidize the national treasury from time to time. Where can you find such an emperor?
"Gao Shi, I have entrusted you with my private accounts for safekeeping. I feel at ease with you, so I plan to leave the sales to you in the future, and the money will go directly to me.
It is a private treasury so that no one else can handle it."
"Ah, your Majesty, I can do some dirty work, but I don't understand this kind of business." Gao Shi looked embarrassed.
Zhao Yun smiled slightly and said: "There is nothing you don't understand. I will teach you. Don't be afraid. As long as you work hard and be loyal to me, I will allow you to fail and I will give you a chance."
Seeing that Zhao Yun trusted him so much, Gao Shi was so excited that he patted his chest and agreed.
Zhao Yun explained the auction process to Gao Shi. Although it was not very standardized. After all, Zhao Yun had never been exposed to the auction industry, but he knew the general process. As for the details, he would just slowly explore them in practice in the future.
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After listening to this, Gao Shi asked: "Your Majesty, is this auction house requisitioned on land? Or is it renovating a certain yamen?"
Zhao Yun thought for a while and thought that the process of expropriation would be too troublesome. Not only would he have to go through the procedures of Lin'an Prefecture and the Ministry of Household Affairs, but he would also have to make a public announcement, which would take too much time.
Moreover, expropriation of land will inevitably lead to suffering, and if word spreads about it, it will affect one's reputation.
So Zhao Yun said: "There is no need to requisition, just find a suitable shop in the busiest street and buy it. It doesn't matter if the price is a little higher. Anyway, you just need to remember one thing, the shop must be built in a grand manner. Only in a place like that
, it’s easier for the auctioned treasures to raise their prices.”
"Yes, I understand, little one."
Following Zhao Yun's instructions, Gao Shi asked an outside tooth shop to buy it from three shops next to each other on the most prosperous Imperial Street outside the palace.
Then Gao Shi ordered it to be demolished and a new, unusually spacious new shop was built.
As soon as this shop opened, it immediately became the largest shop in Lin'an City and caused quite a stir.
Many people came to ask what it was for and whether it could be their competitor.
However, the store's confidentiality work is not very good. Even the people standing on duty outside look powerful and give people a sense of oppression. This is completely different from the servants of ordinary servants.
And being able to buy three shops in one go and demolish them and rebuild them in a place like Royal Street means that the owner has an extraordinary status.
The more mysterious it is, the more people's attention will be attracted. Countless people in Lin'an are looking here, waiting for the final lifting of his veil.
December 30, the 17th year of Jiading, today is New Year's Eve. On this day, the imperial court is off duty, and only a few people are on duty in each yamen.
Except for the necessary guards in the palace and city, everyone else went home early to celebrate the New Year with their families.
This is how the Chinese New Year is, no matter what your status is, no matter whether you have money or not, everyone as a family gathers together to have fun, just to be reunited and happy.
Even if there is a rebellion, no one will be chosen at this time. This is the identity and centripetal force passed down by thousands of years of culture.
Lin'an City is full of joy and laughter. Many children play together in groups, holding candies and loose firecrackers in their hands. They are running wild everywhere, sporadic explosions continue to sound, and the atmosphere is joyful and warm.
Temple of Mercy.
Zhao Yun's mother, Zhao Quanshi, started cooking early, while Zhao Yun and Zhao Yurui helped beside them. Zhao Yunrui was responsible for lighting the fire, and Zhao Yun was responsible for washing the vegetables and serving the plates.
The family of three get along with each other just like they used to in their hometown. This feeling is sweet and warm, which makes Zhao Yun enjoy it very much, and it is rare for him to relax. This chapter has been completed!