The common people were crowded in the area near the entrance.
Xiang Hua cleared her throat and explained the rules to everyone.
"Family members, please don't crowd the throne room. Today, everyone can enjoy this benefit, as long as you have money and are willing to spend it."
"What we are bidding for now is the advertising space in the Golden Throne Hall. Do you see the words 'upright and bright' above the emperor's head? That's right, it's the spot where all the sponsors can hang their ads in the future."
"This position is not 998, not 98, today it only wants 98,000 taels. 98,000 taels is our starting price. All the sponsors who want to bid just need to raise their signs."
Xiang Hua spoke passionately, but everyone was confused. Although the wealthy businessmen understood the rules, no one raised a sign.
They thought this was too ridiculous. How could the emperor replace the "Zhengda Guangming" plaque with his own advertising space?
Is this something a king would do? This thing looks like a scam, just to get their money.
Seeing that no one was talking, Xiang Hua whispered something to Eunuch Liu, who then whispered something to the Emperor.
Soon, many exquisite tables and chairs appeared in the center of the Golden Throne Hall, with delicate pastries on them.
The wealthy businessmen were invited to sit down one by one, and there were many beautiful palace maids serving them.
Xiang Hua understood that in order to win over these financial sponsors, she must first serve them well and make them feel respected.
Sure enough, after all this operation, a wealthy businessman finally raised his hand and said, "I will bid 99,000 taels for the advertising space for my oil-paper umbrella."
The others remained silent.
At this time, Xiang Wen, who was among the wealthy businessmen, suddenly stood up and said, "I will bid 199,000 taels for the advertising space for my roasted goods."
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