Seeing this scene, the people below were talking about it.

The best location in the east of the city was sold out in less than a quarter of an hour, so those people who were originally waiting and watching, if they had spare money, were now itching to take advantage of it.

On the stage, after signing and sealing, the matter was settled. Unlike the Han and Du families' advance preparations, more people came today just to join in the fun, so one of the wealthy businessmen named Wang spoke up.

"We came here in a hurry today and didn't bring enough banknotes. Should we ask the steward to go back with us to get them or send them to the young master's residence?"

"All is fine. Do whatever is convenient for you."

After these words were spoken, the merchants were all a little surprised. It seemed that Mr. Yan did not care about the money.

Someone in the crowd raised his hand silently.

The person who came out was just an elderly man dressed as an ordinary citizen, and he was trembling a little when he walked, so he opened his mouth and asked.

"Sir, I want to buy a shop on Qingchun Street. Is it possible?"

"Of course, as long as the old gentleman pays the deposit in advance."

Yan Zhiqing would not break the rules just because the other party was an older person, otherwise everyone would have an excuse to use this as a threat and the business would not be able to continue.

The old man was seen staggering onto the stage, and the housekeeper took out the deed to the Pulianyuan on Qingchun Street, and then helped him to look at the overall map, explaining as he looked.

"We originally planned to include this location in Ru'an Street, but it was slightly off by ten feet, so it became a shop on Qingchun Street. The front of the location is spacious, and if you want to cook or something, you can set up a table outside. This should be the best shop with a courtyard on Qingchun Street. What do you think, old sir?"

"Well, I have saved money all my life, and I still have some money left for my coffin. I will grit my teeth and buy it. It will also be considered as leaving something for my two grandchildren."

After saying that, he decisively signed and sealed the deed, and then took out a personal purse from his bosom. Inside was not any banknotes, but a key, which he then handed to the butler.

"This is the money I saved at Huitong Bank. Here is the key. Please come and take out all the money in it. If there is not enough left, I will find a way!"

The key looked like it was often touched, so it looked particularly smooth.

Butler Ren nodded, then held it in his arms.

The title deed was rolled up and stuffed into the old man's arms, and the old man's surname was written on the overall map. This yard was now owned by someone.

"Anyone else want to place an early order?"

Butler Ren asked everyone else. Those who were interested might not have the money, and those who had the money wanted to wait and see, so after selling three more stores on Ru'an Street and four more stores outside, no one spoke again.

Seeing that 70% to 80% of the shops and yards in the overall picture had not been sold, some people began to think that Mr. Yan was just average.

I am not optimistic about whether the east of the city can develop in the future.

Just when everyone thought that today's affairs were almost over, they suddenly saw a few people dressed as managers hurriedly coming from a distance. Judging from their clothes, they seemed to be from an official family.

As expected, someone soon recognized that the leader was the steward Zhang from the prefect's mansion, and behind him were the stewards of several other officials in Cezhou.

How come they are here?

Could it be that he is here to support this Young Master Yan?

As a result, the people who were originally disloyal became a little more curious at this moment, so they stood where they were and waited to watch the fun.

After arriving here, the housekeepers first bowed to Master Yan, and then handed him a letter.

"My Lord Governor said that the development of the land east of the city is related to the future of the entire Cezhou, so he is willing to participate in it. I hope that Master Yan can complete the construction as soon as possible, so that Cezhou can become the mainstay of the Daxing Dynasty!"

Yan Zhiqing took the letter and took a look. Inside was a list of mortgages of several properties of Shao Taishou, with a value of about 400,000 taels, which could be said to be his entire fortune.

Seeing this, Yan Zhiqing also smiled and said with gratitude in his eyes.

"I understand your intention, sir, and I will certainly live up to your trust."

Butler Zhang nodded, saying that he would convey this message to the people there. He then chose the best location on Ru'an Street and took over the land deed on behalf of Magistrate Shao.

The other officials and stewards also followed suit and chose shops on Ru'an Street.

After they left, Yan Zhiqing glanced at the people below him.

There were quite a few people who came simply to watch the fun, but there were also those who were ready to make a move, so he took a look and saw that 30% of the shops on Ru'an Street had been lost, and then he spoke.

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"I wonder if anyone among you still needs to make a reservation. If not, we will close the order today. The remaining Pulianyuan will be opened for sale and lease after all the buildings are completed in three years. However, the price will also change accordingly. This kind of benefit will only happen once."

His words successfully made several people who were watching couldn't help but make a decision.

However, there are few people who settle in Ru'an Street. Most of them are either from Qingchun Street or from other places. When the sun sets, the excitement in the stands fades away.

The next half month in Cezhou City was basically spent talking about the land east of the city, Master Yan, and the matter of paying the deposit in advance. Everyone's eyes were fixed on that land, wanting to see whether, three years later, this place would really become as prosperous as Cezhou as Yan Zhiqing said.

While there was a lot of talk outside, there was harmony inside the general's mansion.

There is a gentle breeze in the Spring Breeze Pavilion.

All you see is the scenery of the garden full of spring colors. Coupled with peach blossom cakes and clear wine, one can't help but relax the whole body.

Du Jingyi and Gu Shaoyu and his wife were both sitting in the pavilion, and opposite them was another person who had the aura of bright moon and fresh breeze. He was naturally the "distinguished guest" who came from afar.

"Mr. Yan, are you feeling well after the long journey?"

"Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Gu. I am fine."

After Yan Zhiqing arrived, he stayed in the largest inn in Cezhou. He booked the entire third floor and paid the rent for three years in one go.

When outsiders heard about such a big move, they felt that he was determined to gain control of the land east of the city.

After raising his glass and taking a sip of the wine, Yan Zhiqing asked a question.