Lin Qingwan handed over the first scroll to Zhong Daguantie, which was a silk satin shop in Yangzhou City. Among many industries, its assets ranked last, because all the managers and apprentices inside wanted to follow Lin Qingwan, with low added value.

  "Yancheng East Street Lins silk store, one room, including front and back yards, two floors in the front yard, five rooms in the back yard, no employees, with a certain amount of silk fabrics. Manager Zhong said: "All goods in the silk store will be sold at cost price, if the buyer is not satisfied, we will not accept bidding, the specific value of the goods can be settled after the transaction."

  That is to say, after buying the silk store, you have to buy the fabrics in the shop at cost price.

  The people below also hesitated for a moment, after all, the funds occupied by buying goods together with the cargo are definitely not small, but opening a silk store will also use these things.

  They bought the storefront and just need to arrange for people to move in before they can open for business, without needing to adjust any goods.

  So after Zhong reported the bottom price, people started bidding one after another.

  The people in the yamen and the servants of the Lin family were all staring intently, each with a clear idea of what price they would offer. Once the price was settled, they would fill in the numbers and names on the prepared contract, go forward to find the other party to sign, and then wait for the auction to end before collecting the money.

  "The second auction item, Yangzhou East Main Street Lins Silver Building, front and back two courtyards, a total of two floors, three silversmiths, one manager, two apprentices, and various decorations in the shop, with a starting price of..."

  ……

  "In Hangzhous western suburbs, there is a tea garden covering an area of 168 mu, with six households of tea farmers, the reserve price is..."

  "In the tea garden in Hangzhous southern suburbs, there is a total of 356 mu. Among them, there are 50 mu of top-grade Longjing tea trees..."

  The host of the Sheng family also sat up straight, slightly straightening his back.

  He knew this tea garden was originally an imperial villa and the Longjing tea trees planted inside were also exclusively supplied to the royal family.

  However, when the Liao people marched south, the Yin and Min states behind them were also restless, stationing troops on the border and inciting the refugees in Jiangnan to rebel, so the villagers in Huangzhuang had long since fled.

  At that time, the Daliang saw that the country was about to be destroyed, and no one thought of occupying this tea garden. The Lin family loved tea, and the former emperor gave it to them as a favor when dividing the property for the Lin family, and this place was also included.

  Lin Zhi took over and managed the tea garden exceptionally well. He didnt curry favor with the imperial family, let alone offer tribute. Even if the emperor mentioned in front of him that he wanted to drink Longjing tea, Lin Zhi would pretend not to hear. The harvested tea leaves were either kept to be given away or reserved for personal consumption, and only the leftovers were sold.

  The good tea leaves of the Sheng family are all from this tea garden, and they will also send some to Beijing from time to time to please the emperor.

  So the Sheng family must get this tea garden, to say nothing of other things, after getting this tea garden, they can use that good tea to build up many relationships.

  Obviously, many people who had the same idea as Shengs family were not few. The series of auctions that had been calm and composed before suddenly became tense, with piercing eyes staring at Zhong Daguantie.

  Zhong Daguans offer was also "pleasing", "the base price is 8,000 taels, and each increase must not be less than 50 taels."

  A tea garden of 356 mu was priced at 8,000 taels, which is nearly three times more expensive than the best fertile land.

  However, no one dares to say its expensive, just because of those precious tea trees inside.

  The host of the banquet shouted first: "9,000 taels!"

  Everyone fell silent, and they shot dagger-like glances at the master of the Sheng family. Others only added fifty taels once, but you added a thousand taels at once. Are you trying to get beaten up or something?

  The master of the Sheng family remained unmoved, just to let you know its not going to be easy!

  However, this was impossible, and immediately a tea merchant held up his sign and shouted out a price, "9,500 taels..."

  "9,550 taels..."

  Sheng Jias master tooth ached for a moment, and he glanced at the person who only added 50 taels with disdain, calling out again: "Ten thousand taels..."

  15,000 taels...

  ……

  When the price exceeded 15,000 yuan, there were fewer bidders, but three families still held on tightly and refused to let go.

  The host of the Sheng family frowned, nodded his knee and continued to shout: "Twenty thousand two, everyone, this price is no longer meaningful if it continues to be called out. Why not give Mr. Sheng a bit of face?"

  The other three exchanged a glance, stopped their movements and nodded slightly to Master Sheng.

  Lin Qingwan looked up at Master Sheng and said with a hint of a smile, "Master Sheng, isnt this against the rules? Were all about saving face here. Whats the point of this auction now?"

  The master of the Sheng family called out in distress, "Auntie, two thousand taels to buy a 356-acre tea garden? When I get back home, Im afraid my old father will be waiting at the door with his cane. Youd better just let it go."

  Lin Qingwan smiled and her eyes swept around, saying: "Considering that the master of the Shi family has been busy for several days because of my Lin familys auction, Ill let it go this time. If there is a next time, no matter who it is, if they break the rules, they will be asked to leave, and they wont be allowed to participate in the bidding again. The deposit you paid yesterday will also be confiscated."

  Lin Qingwan turned her head and said to the notaries on both sides, "Please also ask Lord Liu, Lord Sun, Mr. Ling and all the elderly gentlemen to witness."

  The people below felt a pang of regret as another talented young person was suppressed once again.

  Lin Qingyan didnt seem like an inexperienced young girl at all, was this Lin Jiangs deliberate guidance or were the people of the Lin family really that clever?

  This tea garden was finally sold for 20,000 taels, which is also the largest transaction so far.

  Lin Qingwan handed the twelfth scroll to Zhong Daguantie, who looked up and said: "Next is the farm, Jiangdu Lins farm, with a total of 1,200 mu, including...".

  These farms are the main event, and Lins several large farms were sold for no less than 500,000 taels in total. Only a few wealthy families could afford to buy them, while others could only watch with envy.

  Because they cant afford it!

  Its just a few big families, they cant pull out so much cash at once, the money is stored all over the place. Lin Qingyuan requires that after taking pictures of the goods, they must pay the balance within three days, otherwise the transaction will be cancelled, and the prepaid deposit will not be refunded, and a breach of contract fee will be charged. Fortunately, if theres not enough cash, they can use other things as collateral, such as silk fabrics and grains.

  The value of grain fluctuates too much, and now is a time when grain prices are high, no one is foolish enough to exchange food.

  But silk fabrics were hard currency and their prices were very stable.

  These farms were the most valuable assets of the Lin family, and even the normally calm Lin Qingwen couldnt help but straighten her back and gaze intently at several large families.

  Shang Mingyuan didnt bring any money, so he could only watch helplessly from the start of the auction. The other three houses fell silent after exchanging glances with each other.

  It is clear that the three have reached some sort of agreement and are unwilling to compete with each other.

  After all, there are several large farms in the Lin family, and the buyers obviously only have three houses. They might be able to slightly lower the bottom price set by Lin Qingwen.

  Lin Qingwan smiled slightly and nodded her head slightly towards the servant.

  The underlings immediately took out another bundle of books from the shelf, Lin Qingyan opened it with a smile and said: "I know that these farms are too big, and everyone may not be able to come up with so much silver at once. Therefore, we have other auction plans, such as dividing the farm into blocks, each block is 200-500 mu, including how many high-grade fields, medium-grade fields, and low-grade fields. Weve all measured them out."

  Zhou, Xie and Zhaos faces all changed color, and Zhao Sheng suppressed his anger, saying: "Miss Lin is really well-prepared."

  Lin Qingwan smiled, "This is also inevitable, with too many monks and not enough porridge, its hard to avoid overeating. I can only increase the number of monks, at least divide up all the porridge, dont waste it. And its also convenient for other monks, everyone can get some porridge, right?"

  The landlords who were originally only staring blankly immediately nodded happily, "Yes, yes, Miss Lins method is not bad. In fact, if we werent afraid of hurting your feelings, we would have suggested this a long time ago."

  The auction will continue. If someone is willing to buy the entire farm, they will be given priority. If no one bids, the second plan will be implemented, and the farm will be divided.

  The whole was auctioned off in three parts and divided into two.

  Three large farms were divided among the Xie and Zhao families, with each of the five farms being sold for 298 million taels or more.

  Needless to say about other small farms.

  It was already noon when the auction ended, and Lin Qingwen personally delivered the contract to Zhou Xie and Zhao.

  Zhou Bo felt a pang in his heart, but still smiled and said: "Lin Xiaojie has such great courage, hundreds of millions of taels of silver pass through her hands without changing color."

  Lin Qingwan smiled and said: "Its not my money, if you want to talk about changing color, it should be Your Majesty who received the money changing color."

  Zhou Bo could not dare to make fun of the emperor, haha laughed over.

  Zhao Sheng, who was standing aside, said with a sarcastic smile: "The Lin familys business, the money from selling it doesnt belong to the Lin family, shouldnt Miss Lin be more anxious?"

  "Wealth is an external thing, I dont need it to bury with me, and I cant bring it with me when Im reborn, why be so attached?" Lin Qingwen smiled and looked at Zhao Sheng: "Its actually Master Zhao who is too attached."

  "We should leave something for our descendants, Lin Xiaojie is already married, but her niece is still at home."

  "Zhao Er Ye said its not bad, so my brother and I have all reserved things for our elder sister. Her mothers dowry is one part, and in the future, those two farms in Suzhou and Lins bookshop will also be given to her as a dowry. There are also some of Lins collections, although not many, but absolutely no worse than others." Lin Qingwen smiled: "My niece is still young, after growing up in a few years, if there are excellent nephews in your family, you must keep one for me to choose."

  Everyones expression was somewhat subtle, a group of middle-aged men in their thirties and forties facing a fifteen-year-old little girl, no, it was already married girls, the other side let them keep excellent children at home to wait for her niece to grow up...

  If Lin Jiang had said this, they would not have thought it was awkward and would have even laughed and recommended their own children. But since it was said by Lin Qingwen, who is about the same age as their sons or maybe even younger, the feeling is too subtle, a group of old men turned their faces away in embarrassment.

  Lin Qingwan smiled and greeted everyone with a smile, then confirmed the contract again and each took their own copy.

  She had one copy, the buyer had one copy, and Liu Pei representing the government also held a copy.

  After today, they will come one after another to settle the accounts, and then the property will be transferred. If either party backs out, they will have to pay a huge penalty.

  Since it was already noon, Lin Qingwan let Shengji Wine House prepare a sumptuous lunch for everyone to eat. She left Zhong Daguanshi to entertain the crowd and took the contract back first.

  Zhou Bo also intercepted one, "Miss Lin doesnt stay for lunch together?"

  "My elder brother is still at home waiting, you all go ahead and use first, another day when Im free, Ill invite everyone to have a meal together."

  Because Lin Qingwan was a talented and virtuous lady, no one made things difficult for her. After seeing her off, they hooked their shoulders together and gathered in a group.

  "This form of competitive sale is a first for me, next time we can also try one like this."

  "What? You also want to sell the family business?"

  "Phooey! Youre the one who wants to sell the family business. Besides the family business, there are other things that can be sold too..."