Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

There is only one task, which is to verify how many craftsmen have contributed to these patents, and then evaluate their contributions and give scores.

three days later.

After fifty gold watches exactly the same as Zhang Yan's were delivered to the palace, there was another commotion outside the Zhengcunba factory.

I don't know who leaked the news that the first batch of watches would be released today, so nearly 70% of the wealthy merchants in Beijing flocked there.

"The first piece is mine, no one can snatch it from me!"

"Who do you think you are? I got the watch to present to Lord Wen. What's your name? Tell me quickly. Let's see if Lord Wen dares to make things difficult for your master."

"Lord Wen? Ha! Stop bragging here. Everyone knows that he is a peacemaker. Unless you are his biological son, do you think you can give this watch away?"

"That's right, let's talk business, don't use your official status to pressure others. This is the Ministry of Industry, don't be afraid of bringing disaster to your master, then go ahead and show off!"

"Hey, Mr. Li is here too. Are you planning to use the watch to curry favor with the rich and powerful?"

"Why the hell do I need to report to you when I buy a watch?"

"........."

A group of people gathered at the factory gate and started arguing since morning.

The Jinyiwei squatting in the corner had already changed the tenth notebook in his hand. He looked at these wealthy businessmen with hatred.

Damn it, can’t you say a few words less?

I can’t write it! Fuck!

I've been working on this for a whole day. I have to take a day off tomorrow. My hands are almost broken from writing!

It was not until noon that Xu Guangqi finally appeared.

Facing these wealthy businessmen, he would not have a good face. He would just shout with a trumpet wrapped in iron sheet.

"Everyone, line up for me, one by one!"

"Someone, pass out the bamboo sticks!"

Following this order, hundreds of craftsmen rushed out of the factory.

These craftsmen, holding wrenches, hammers, crowbars and other tools in their hands, rushed towards the wealthy businessmen with ferocious looks.

polite?

does not exist!

Either be obedient or get lost with your tail between your legs.

There are only thirty watches in total, and there are hundreds of people here, how can they be divided among them?

Bamboo sticks were distributed one by one, with different numbers written on them.

After finishing all this, Xu Guangqi sent someone to bring a box containing number papers corresponding to the bamboo sticks.

"The watch is only thirty yuan, three hundred taels of silver each!"

"I will draw lots. Whoever you draw will own it."

"Anyone who dares to disrupt order will be severely punished!"

"Start now!"

As he spoke, he reached out his hand towards the hole in the wooden box.

"grown ups!"

A sudden voice sounded among the crowd.

Xu Guangqi looked in the direction of the voice, but couldn't figure out who had shouted.

But soon, the voice appeared again.

"Sir, there is a folk auction method, where the highest bidder wins. This is most suitable when there are more people than goods."

"Sir, I am willing to pay three hundred and fifty taels!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the people around them reacted instantly.

"Sir, I'll give you three hundred and eighty taels!"

"I'll pay four hundred taels!"

"........."

Chapter 573 That old guy is smart

In just a moment, the price was raised from the original three hundred and fifty taels to four hundred taels.

No one cared at all about the sudden increase in price by one hundred taels of silver.

Xu Guangqi's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he immediately shouted loudly.

"shut up!"

The crowd suddenly quieted down and looked at him in unison.

But then Xu Guangqi pointed to a man in the crowd and gave orders to the craftsmen.

"Someone, drag that idiot out and take his bamboo stick!"

The craftsmen nearby didn't hesitate at all and directly pushed through the crowd to pull the man out.

The man still wanted to resist, but after being hit by a crowbar, he decisively handed over the bamboo stick in his hand.

If this kind of thing happened in the future, it would definitely arouse public anger.

But this is Daming!

The one who gave the order was the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!

No matter how rich a businessman is, he is just a commoner and dare not say a word.

"I know what you are thinking!"

"But you'd better understand that this is the Ministry of Industry's property, not a private workshop!"

"More money? Can you compare with the West Factory?"

"So, don't embarrass yourself here in the future!"

"Let the drawing begin now!"

After a round of scolding, he started drawing numbers.

Some smart people in the crowd quickly understood his intention.

Isn't it!

Legend has it that Wang Chengen, the director of the West Factory, controlled assets worth tens of millions of taels.

They are not only in the banking business, but also in the grain business...

Since the establishment of the Western Factory, they have wanted to get involved in any business that can make money.

If they were to use the auction method, none of these watches would fall into their hands!

Therefore, not auctioning it turned out to be the best solution.

At least this way we can ensure that everyone gets the same treatment, right?

It's just a lottery. If you get it, it's luck. If you don't get it, you can't blame anyone.

"Number 21! Come forward, pay the money and take the watch!"

After taking a look at the note in his hand, Xu Guangqi shouted loudly.

A middle-aged man who looked like a short and fat man squeezed out of the crowd with a big smile on his face.

"My lord, it's the little one, the little one is number twenty-one!"

As he spoke, he walked towards Xu Guangqi with the bamboo stick held high in his hand.

When he got closer, he took out three bankbooks with a balance of 100 taels from his pocket and handed them to the clerk next to him, and then took the wooden box containing the watch from the clerk.

I opened it carefully and took a look. In the sunlight, the pure copper surface reflected a bright yellow light, which was so dazzling.

“Tick, tick, tick, tick…”

Even the sound of the second hand moving is so pleasant.

"Hahahaha, thank you, sir. Thank you, sir!"

He smiled obsequiously, bowed to Xu Guangqi, then turned around and went back into the crowd.

If he wanted to go back to the city, he had to squeeze out of this group of people.

"Brother, how about giving me the watch for four hundred taels?"

"Don't listen to him, I'll give you five hundred taels!"

"Damn it, it's not a big deal to have more money, I'll give you eight hundred taels!"

The shorty rolled his eyes at them and said, "What are you thinking about? Eight hundred taels? If you add a zero, it will be about right!"

After saying this, he put the watch in his arms like a treasure and no longer paid any attention to the people around him who were asking for a higher price.

Anyone who can come and grab the watch at this time is not a fool.

The production capacity of the Zhengcunba factory had long been known to everyone. It could only produce 20 watches a day, or just over 7,000 watches a year.

It’s not that there aren’t enough machines or raw materials, it’s simply because there are too few craftsmen who are capable of making watches!

But how many officials are there in the Ming Dynasty? And how many rich people are there?

No matter who you transfer it to, it can bring you huge benefits!

Therefore, there is absolutely no need to take action here.

Besides, doesn’t the Minister have any respect?

cut!

A bunch of idiots......

The shorty muttered to himself, squeezed out of the crowd, and looked from afar. The shorty went straight to the capital.

The calling continues.

It took less than an hour to check the thirty watches.

But in the afternoon, the whole city of Beijing was completely agitated because of these thirty watches!

Those who drew the list either tried every possible means to conceal their identities or sneaked into the homes of high-ranking officials.

Those who did not draw a watch sent out their servants to go around the city to find out who had bought the watches.

In the lobby of the West Factory, Wang Chengen listened to the news reported by his subordinates and slapped his thigh with jealous eyes.

"Damn it! Did these guys get all their money from the wind?"

"For a watch, you actually offered two thousand taels of silver?"

"It's a pity that the emperor didn't let us get involved in this matter. This really worries us..."

And this news was also spread to the palace at the first time.

Zhang Yan was pregnant and needed to rest to protect the fetus, so Zhu Youxiao was sent to Liu Yue.

Yanxi Palace.

Zhu Youxiao lay on the couch, enjoying the oil massage service.

This is one of the unique items of Yanxi Palace.

Project Director Liu Yue, wearing a silk nightgown and with her hands covered in essential oils, asked softly while she was busy.

"Your Majesty, I don't quite understand."

"Why did Lord Wu only set the price at three hundred taels when it could obviously be sold at a higher price?"

"That old fellow is very clever."

Zhu Youxiao narrowed his face and answered calmly.

"Well, be gentle..."