Chapter 72: Dominating the whole place
The wealthy businessman puffed out his chest, his expression extremely proud. "Head of the Xu family in Ganzhou, you can call me uncle."
The Xu family is the local boss of Ganzhou and one of the largest families. Even local officials have to visit their home before taking office.
Yun Zheng knew the distribution of merchants and wealthy families in various places very well, and was well aware of the situation of each family. She had memorized the detailed information of each family participating in the auction.
She pointed with her delicate hand, "Master Xu, what is this?"
Patriarch Xu looked in the direction of her hand and asked, "Huh? A plaque?"
Yun Zheng's face showed a proud look, "Yes, how about these three words?"
Seeing her so proud, the head of the Xu family thought that she had written it, and he looked down on her in his heart, thinking that she had long hair but little knowledge, and was so fond of showing off.
"It looks like a ghostly handwriting, niece. Your Yun family is too unrefined. Why don't you find someone better to write it? My son has good handwriting. Let him write one for you."
Participants were allowed to bring one person, and everyone brought their children or nephews to see the world.
The head of the Xu family brought his eldest illegitimate son, a proud and conceited young man.
Young Master Xu held his head high, his chin lifted high. "Sister, please excuse me for showing off. Bring me the four treasures of the study. I'll write a picture for you right here."
Unexpectedly, Yun Zheng glanced at him calmly and uttered a few words softly, "Zhu Shi Ke is the elegant name of the current emperor, and Qian Zhen Ge is the three characters written by the emperor."
Everyone present was stunned and stared at the plaque in unison.
"Boom." The head of the Xu family was struck by lightning, his eyes went dark, and he almost fainted.
What did he just say? That the Emperor's calligraphy was a scribbled mess?!
It’s over, can this head be saved?
Young Master Xu was so frightened that he was sweating profusely. Will his house be confiscated?
Yun Zheng's mouth corners rose slightly, completing the kill!
Those who looked down on her just now became quiet, and looked at Yun Zheng with deep fear in their eyes.
He killed without shedding blood, and used Xu as an example to scare the whole audience.
This is not a weak and fragile girl in the boudoir, but a cruel and ruthless old fox.
Young Master Xu was almost in tears, "Sister, how could you trick us..."
Nanny Li frowned and shouted, "Shut up! Who is your sister? This is the Emperor's appointed Lady of Jinyun Township. Why don't you pay your respects?"
The expressions of the wealthy businessmen changed drastically. This was a fact they deliberately ignored and only wanted to suppress her by using their status as elders.
As long as they can suppress her, the right to speak will fall into their hands, and then they will have more room to maneuver.
But, when someone brings it up, do you dare to pretend you don’t know?
Everyone stood up and bowed, "Greetings to the Village Master Jinyun."
Yun Zheng glanced at everyone indifferently. In this silent contest, she had the upper hand.
"National law comes first, and etiquette comes first. There won't be a next time. Do you understand?"
Her condescending tone fully displayed the majesty of a village chief. Disobedient? Hold it in!
Everyone secretly groaned in their hearts. This Yun family girl was too strong. I wonder how the Yun family raised their daughter? Damn it.
But no matter what they thought in their hearts, they could only hold it in and bow their heads respectfully, "Yes, yes, I understand."
Yun Zheng then waved her hand and said, "Everyone, get up."
At this moment, a group of people walked in. The young man in brocade clothes who was leading the group was very imposing, and the woman was very beautiful and elegant.
"The Third Prince has arrived, and the Princess of Jiangcheng has arrived."
The merchants' eyes lit up. Is this the third prince?
"Greetings to the Third Prince, and to the Princess of Jiangcheng."
After everyone had paid their respects, they gathered around and began to show their courtesy and flatter the Third Prince.
This is a member of the royal family whom they will never be able to meet in their entire lives. He is out of their reach, but because of an auction, they got to meet him. The ticket was totally worth it.
The third prince also intended to build up more connections and make more money. The most indispensable thing in the fight for the throne is money.
Yun Zheng did not go forward, but chatted with Lord Guyu, who was in charge of maintaining order.
"Nine Thousand Years Old is coming later?"
Lord Guyu replied politely, "Yes, he has something important to deal with, so he asked me to tell the village chief to tell us brothers if there is anything."
This is because they are afraid that Yun Zheng will not be able to control the situation and suppress these old foxes in the business world.
But now it seems that the village chief is not someone to be trifled with, and these old foxes have to bow their heads.
Yun Zheng nodded slightly, "Then I'll trouble you all."
Gu Yu looked at the heroic woman, a smile flashing in his eyes, "You are too polite. We brothers are happy to do things for you."
It’s simple, just follow her and you’ll have meat to eat!
The share from the last auction, plus the admission tickets sold this time, totaled one million taels of silver. Everyone was able to get a share of the money and was very happy.
"Has the Minister of Revenue arrived?"
"No... Hey, he's here."
Speak of Cao Cao and he will appear.
As soon as the Minister of Revenue came in, he was surrounded by merchants, who greeted him warmly and poured out flattering words like a torrent of water.
If I could get close to this powerful official, I would never have to worry about anything in my life.
However, the Minister of Revenue was not in the mood to entertain them. He looked around and finally saw Yun Zheng on the side.
He waved away the crowd and strode over. "Village Master, you are being unkind this time. How could you not give our Ministry of Revenue a share?"
The profit from the admission tickets was three million, half of which was turned over to the national treasury and the other half was given to Jiu Qiansui.
But as far as Yun Zheng knew, the Ninth Prince was only given the title, but he had to give most of it to the Emperor in private, and it would go into the Emperor's private treasury.
"I can't make the decision, so go and make trouble with the emperor."
The Minister of Revenue rolled his eyes at her unhappily. He wasn't so bold as to be tired of living.
The wealthy businessmen on the side watched this scene quietly and were extremely shocked that Yun Zheng could actually chat and laugh with the high and mighty Minister of Revenue.
That was the Minister of Revenue, the highest official in the Ministry of Revenue, in charge of the country's finances and household registration. He was extremely powerful and a senior official in the court.
They suddenly realized clearly that Yun Zheng was not only the daughter of a merchant, but also the head of a village in the imperial court and a noble with a title.
She has crossed the social ladder and become someone they can never reach!
At this moment, I don’t know how many people are jealous and upset.
Suddenly, the Third Prince loudly demanded, "Yun Zheng, this is the Yun family's property. Why are you holding the auction here? Does this count as abusing your power for personal gain? Do you admit your guilt?"
The third prince has had a hard time these days. He was punished to kneel in front of the gate of the Yangxin Palace. Officials coming and going could see him. It was a huge embarrassment.
I have never been so embarrassed in my life!
This is the punishment from my father!
All this is thanks to Yun Zheng!
This frightened everyone, and they all stepped aside and exchanged glances.
The Third Prince is at odds with the Lord of Jinyun Village? The Lord of Jinyun Village is truly a fool. Why would she offend the Prince when she could have offended anyone else?
He is the emperor's biological son, a prince who may inherit the throne in the future. How can you offend him if you don't try to please him?
It seems that it is not easy to get into the circle of nobles. Even if a merchant's daughter becomes a village chief, she is nothing when facing the real powerful people.
Just wait for her to get into trouble, hehe.
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