Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 342: Ming Dynasty Merchants Auction, all the good things you want are here

The Ayutthaya envoy smiled happily, "If there is one less competitor, we in Ayutthaya can also purchase more."

Prince Suphanburi's eyes widened, his face full of anger, and he shouted in a bad tone: "After the investment auction begins, it's better for us to rely on our own abilities!"

The two were on edge and were about to quarrel.

Zhu Biao quickly stretched out his hand to block the way and said helplessly: "The Merchants Auction will have a starting price. The final transaction price of the three-barreled fire gun may reach ten taels of silver.

Third brother, you should explain to them what an auction is! "

Zhu Gang nodded slightly, cleared his throat and said: "The commercial activity of auction can be traced back to the temples in the Tang Dynasty.

At that time, the disposal of the personal property of deceased monks was a difficult problem faced by temple organizations.

This gave rise to the "Singing Clothes" auction, which was similar to an auction and was mainly for the auction of monks' belongings.

The "Zen Garden Rules" of the second year of Chongning in the Northern Song Dynasty recorded in detail the "singing clothes" activities in the temples.

Before the auction, posters must be posted to inform the entire temple, and the items to be auctioned must also be displayed in the main hall before the auction.

During the auction, the monks first chant sutras for the deceased monk before starting the auction, and the auctioneer must be aware of the normal price, quality, and other information of the auction items. "

Zhu Gang gestured with his fingers as he spoke.

“During the bidding process, if someone is unwilling to pay a high price, the item will have to be sold at a low price.

If someone blindly pursues a higher price, the host will remind him to think twice before acting. "

Zhu Gang paused, glanced at the people who were listening attentively, and continued, "Of course, in addition to the items of deceased monks, the items in the temple storehouse can also be auctioned. This is called 'sending songs'.

During the Yuan Dynasty, the pricing method of auctions changed.

For example, any monk who is drawn by lot has the right to purchase an item. The price of the item is generally 70% off the current price, which is called "guessing".

Street vendors also have a trading method similar to auctions. They display clothes and sing out loud information about the clothes, such as their properties and prices, to attract customers. This is called "singing about old clothes."

As he spoke, a look of reminiscence appeared on Zhu Gang's face.

“With the development of the commodity economy, some antiques and collectibles are traded in a bidding format similar to auctions.

For example, in transactions between wealthy businessmen and scholars for rare calligraphy and paintings, porcelain and other items, there are often scenes of multiple people bidding competitively.

Some basic rules gradually formed in the Guyuan auction, such as the display of auction items, the disclosure of information, and the bidding method, all provide important references for this investment auction industry. "

When he said this, Zhu Gang's eyes revealed a strong sense of confidence.

“This auction pays special attention to the preview and information disclosure of the auction items, so that the envoys can fully understand the status of the auction items and make reasonable bidding decisions.

Various bidding modes that existed in the Yuan Dynasty, such as gradual price increase and sealed bid, were still widely used in this auction.

The most important thing is that the long-term existence and development of Gu Yuan auction activities have allowed people to gradually accept and recognize this special trading method of auction.

This historical heritage has cultivated people's awareness and habits of participating in auctions, and laid a market foundation for the development of this auction industry.

In fact, in the ancient Yuan auctions, whether it is a temple auction or a private transaction, the fairness and integrity of the transaction are emphasized.

This emphasis on business reputation was further strengthened in this auction.

During the development of Yuan Dynasty auctions, there may have been some spontaneous industry organizations or groups, which played a certain role in standardizing auction behavior and maintaining industry order.

The Ming auction industry association was developed on this basis. It promoted the healthy development of the Merchants Auction by formulating industry standards, regulating auction processes, and strengthening industry self-discipline.

As the scope of auction items continued to expand, from the initial temple items and slaves to later various movables, immovables, cultural relics and artworks, etc.

This opened up a broad space for the range of auction items in the Ming Dynasty auction industry.

Today, the items auctioned by the Ming Dynasty auction industry cover almost all commodities that can be circulated.

Things like real estate, land, vehicles, equity, intellectual property, and artworks have greatly enriched the transaction content of the auction market.”

Zhu Gang paused for a moment and continued, “Some of the items in this auction also have profound historical and cultural value, such as Chinese cultural relics and calligraphy and paintings.

Take one of the ancient calligraphy and paintings for example, the brushstrokes are delicate and the ink colors are just the right shades.

It seems as if you can see through the paper and see the emotions and thoughts that the author poured into the creation. Every line contains thousands of years of wisdom and heritage.

The artistic conception between mountains and rivers makes people feel as if they are in a fairyland, feeling the tranquility and grandeur of nature.

Some of those precious cultural relics are exquisite bronze artifacts.

After years of baptism, it still exudes a mysterious luster, and the patterns on it tell ancient stories.

Some are exquisitely crafted ceramics with delicate textures and unique shapes, demonstrating the superb skills and unique aesthetics of our ancestors. "

Zhu Gang talked incessantly, completely immersed in it.

"The trading and inheritance of these auction items not only promoted the exchange and dissemination of culture, but also made the Daming auction industry pay more attention to the excavation and promotion of the cultural value of the auction items.

Through in-depth research on the stories behind these cultural relics and calligraphy and paintings, more people can understand the profoundness of Chinese civilization, thereby inspiring people to love and respect traditional Confucian culture.

At the same time, this auction also attracted the attention of many collectors, scholars and cultural enthusiasts, further enhancing the value and influence of these auction items.”

The expressions of the Ayutthaya envoys and Nakhon Ying changed greatly when they heard Zhu Gang's explanation.

The Ayutthaya envoy was full of anticipation at first, but his eyes widened as he heard the exciting parts.

He couldn't help but nod his head repeatedly, muttering softly.

“This is truly remarkable.”

Kong Ying had a frown on his face and a focused look, as if he was trying hard to understand the deeper meaning.

When he heard the part about the value of the cultural relics, a hint of envy first appeared on his face, and then a hint of desire and determination flashed across his face.

The two looked at each other from time to time, communicating their thoughts through their eyes.

The Ayutthaya envoy whispered to Kong Ying: "It seems that we must prepare well this time and cannot return empty-handed."

Na Kong Ying gritted his teeth and responded in a low voice: "Hmph, let's wait and see who can grab the good stuff!"

Zhu Biao looked at their reactions, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he thought to himself: The scale of this auction is unprecedented, and the format and rules are also more complicated.

Previous auctions were mostly for simple transactions of items.

Today, this investment auction not only needs to be protected by perfect laws and regulations, but also operated by a professional auction organization.

We also have to pay attention to the intentions of all parties involved to ensure the auction goes smoothly and that nothing goes wrong.

(End of this chapter)