The system forced me to be emperor

Xiao Rui moistened his throat, cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Respected Your Majesty, Empress, Imperial Concubine, and all princes, lords, and adults, this king Xiao Rui will stand here in person tonight, explaining to everyone present, presiding over this event. This is a charity auction! This king understands that doing so will damage his identity and even affect the face of the royal family. How can a dignified prince show his face in public and engage in such grandstanding behavior!"

"But I would like to ask everyone present, what is the purpose of this auction? It is for the poor affected by the snow disaster. Compared with their lives, why not lose their status and face a little? So my king please Your Majesty, personally preside over this event, although His Majesty agrees, but I still have to apologize here, and if I am rude, please punish me!"

After a pause, Xiao Rui continued: "It's snowing heavily outside, and our place is full of warmth, and up to now, the heavy snow has been knee-deep. According to the preliminary investigation of Dongchang, thousands of poor people have been affected by the heavy snow. Overwhelmed, there will be more in-depth investigations! The New Year is coming soon, and it is a day for family reunion to celebrate, but they have to endure the wind, snow and cold. Your Majesty can't bear it, and I believe all the adults present can't bear it. So , Your Majesty agrees to hold this charity auction, and I hope that all of you adults will donate generously, be willing to contribute, and contribute your own strength to the poor people! Next, please respectfully Your Majesty will speak!"

"Warm welcome with applause!"

Xiao Rui took the lead in applauding, and everyone didn't dare to show negligence. They stood up and applauded vigorously, and the applause was like thunder in an instant.

Emperor Xia stood up, stood in front of the corridor, looked down at everyone, and said loudly: "Just now King Xian was right, the New Year is coming soon, we can't let the poor people's New Year's celebration be overshadowed by the heavy snow. Great Xia Kingdom has never held a charity auction. This is the first time, but it will definitely not be the last! This is not only an event to share the joy with the people, the monarch and his ministers, but also an act of charity. It is a way of private fundraising, which brings warmth to the people. Ministers, you are all my ministers, and I am very happy to have you ministers who are willing to contribute and actively serve the people! I believe even more that Daxia can have A capable minister like you will become even more brilliant!"

"Dear dears, do you have something to say? Speak freely, today there are no rulers and ministers, even if the words are inappropriate, I will not pursue them!" Xia Huang continued to ask.

"Your Majesty! I feel that this charity auction is an excellent idea, and it will be praised by the world if it spreads all over the world!" Li Mingyang, as the chief minister of the cabinet, was the first to express his support.

He sat on the third floor, raised his hands to salute His Majesty, and glanced around and everyone downstairs.

"Your Majesty, my humble minister seconded the proposal!" Yang Feiyuan, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, also echoed, saying that there is no need to touch the treasury of the Ministry of Finance, so he naturally raised his hands in agreement.

However, there are always objections.

Zhou Mingwen, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, got up and said, "Your Majesty, I have seconded the proposal. This charity auction is a good idea, but there are some small flaws. If you can remove these hanging slogans, it will be more perfect. Look, Your Majesty, these The words of merchants who are full of money have nothing to do with today's charity, what is the purpose of His Highness King Xian to make such a move? Please learn from your majesty."

"Yes, Your Majesty, these remarks are all for profit, hang here, dirty the eyes of this humble official!" A Qingliu old official was filled with righteous indignation.

"Your Majesty, although the flaws do not conceal the advantages, they can obviously remove these flaws. I don't know why His Royal Highness Xianwang still does this? Please give an explanation to His Highness Xianwang!"

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There were too many objections, Emperor Xia laughed and said: "King Xian, since so many people are puzzled and think it is inappropriate to hang these merchant signboards, you can explain it on the spot, and let these adults understand your good intentions." !"

"Yes! My son understands." Xiao Rui nodded, then glanced around, and said loudly: "My lords, the purpose of charity tonight is to raise funds and help the victims, so as long as we can raise money, we can save more people , Why not place these signboards? As you know, for these few signboards, I raised 55 taels! 55 taels! Which adult is willing to donate? If so, I will tear up these signboards myself, and then willingly Punishment!"

"55 taels?" Everyone gasped.

With just these few signs, 55 taels were raised?

Fuck, how many chambers of commerce have put up so much money?

All opposing officials fell silent.

"Master Zhou, how many poor people can be saved by 55 taels? Let me tell you, at least [-] households! To make [-] households happy and healthy, can't you bear it? Forbearance these look like copper stink Signboard?" Xiao Rui shouted: "My lords, please remember the purpose of tonight, to raise donations to save lives!"

Zhou Mingwen was speechless for a moment, and opened his mouth, not knowing how to refute.

At this time, Emperor Xia smiled and said: "Okay, we will discuss this matter later, and hang up the signboard as soon as it is hung up. All over the world, if you make money, you are willing to help the common people. Hengtong Chamber of Commerce, Wankang Chamber of Commerce, and Huizhou Merchants Chamber of Commerce, you are interested. Let’s start the auction first.”

Emperor Xia smoothed things over, it was a relief for Zhou Mingwen, and of course it was also a relief for Xiao Rui, avoiding the entanglement of other Qingliu.

The members of the Chamber of Commerce in the hall rushed forward with enthusiasm, because they heard His Majesty's personal approval, and the leopard almost slapped the table and shouted: "Caomin donate another 10 taels!"

Considering that there are Jin Yiwei all around, I'm afraid that my head will be cut off before I even open my mouth, so let's keep a low profile.

"Dong dong..."

At this time, the drum sounded again, and everyone's eyes returned to Xiao Rui.

As the host, Xiao Rui looked unfazed, coughed lightly, and officially started: "Thank you Your Majesty and ladies for coming, thank you princes and lords for your support, and thank you adults for your generosity. Tonight, the first session of the Great Xia Kingdom The Charity Auction has officially started! Thanks to Hengtong Chamber of Commerce and Huizhou Chamber of Commerce for their great sponsorship, choosing Hengtong Chamber of Commerce and Huizhou Chamber of Commerce is your best choice, they are excellent chambers of commerce, with the best products and services."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere that had just subsided was ignited again.

If His Majesty hadn't just said that we will discuss it later, some Qingliu would have slapped the table and scolded loudly.

The stewards of the Golden Leopard and the Chamber of Commerce of Huizhou Merchants burst into tears. They each sponsored 10 taels just for this sentence!It's literally thousands of words!

But it's worth the money, it's worth it.

They secretly raised their heads to look at His Majesty on the fourth floor, and could vaguely see the smile on the corner of His Majesty's mouth, lifeless!I almost fainted with happiness.

The other eight chambers of commerce couldn't wait to beat their hands and feet. They felt that charging 10 taels for a few words was simply stealing money, so they didn't fight for this sponsorship, but now it seems, damn it, I regret it.

Chapter 205: A lot of official salary

After thanking the sponsoring chamber of commerce, Xiao Rui continued: "Now this king announces that the first charity auction of the Great Xia Kingdom has officially started! Next, let our service staff present the first treasure to be auctioned!"

Xiao Rui's body pointed to the left, and a beautiful girl swayed towards her, with a smile on her lips, charming brows, and playfulness in her eyes. She came onto the stage with a tray covered with a A piece of red cloth.

"What a beautiful red cloth." Xiao Feng couldn't help praising, and then asked Xiao Ze: "Third Brother, I heard that you found this place, and you also found this girl? Tsk tsk, it feels really different!"

Xiao Ze glanced at Xiao Feng, speechless, but Xiao Feng smiled awkwardly, still staring at the girl.

On the stage, Xiao Rui smiled and said: "My lords, the treasures for this auction are donated by Your Majesty, your empresses, and several princes. According to the auction process, there are three steps. The first step is to auction off the donated treasures of your empresses first." , The second step is to auction off the treasures donated by the prince, and finally, the treasures donated by His Majesty! The first treasure on the stage is donated by our respected empress, please take a look!"

After that, he lifted the red cloth.

Everyone's eyes were attracted, and when the red cloth was lifted, everyone saw a statue of Yu Ruyi!

"Look, everyone, this mutton fat jade Ruyi is carved with a whole piece of white jade, which is crystal clear, warm and lustrous, and bats are skillfully carved on Ruyi, implying good fortune and longevity, and peaches for longevity. It has the meaning of auspiciousness and happiness, which makes this jade ruyi an excellent product. The starting price of this mutton fat white jade is 1000 taels, and the minimum price increase should not be less than 100 taels. The auction starts now!" Xiao Rui introduced.

The scene suddenly fell silent. After all, it was the first auction, and everyone present was not mentally prepared.

"I, Hengtong Chamber of Commerce, bid 1000 taels!" Leopard hesitated for a while, and immediately bid.This is a treasure donated by the queen, or a tribute. It doesn't matter whether it is worth 1000 taels or not, the meaning it represents is the most important.

"My Huizhou Chamber of Commerce bids 100 taels!" The steward of the Huizhou Chamber of Commerce immediately quoted.

At this time, the faces of the civil and military officials were not very good. They kept looking down on the merchants. Now that they are scrambling to bid, none of the officials will act. Isn't this self-defeating?

"My official bid is 2000 taels!" Zhou Mingwen got up and shouted, the queen is his sister, how could he let the treasure donated by his sister be sold for so little money, if it is not as good as that of imperial concubine Lin Yuer, wouldn't it be shameful.

"My official contributed two thousand and one hundred taels!" Unexpectedly, the elder brother of imperial concubine Lin Yuer also contributed. Of course, the purpose of his contribution was purely to disgust the empress and Zhou Mingwen.

Zhou Mingwen said angrily: "This official contributed 800 taels!"

"Two thousand, nine hundred taels!" Lin Feng said with a smile. He believed that Zhou Mingwen would increase the price.

"3000 taels!" Zhou Mingwen shouted, the Zhou family can't lose, and they can't lose either!

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Xiao Rui looked at the fierce competition and heard the ever-increasing amount, his brows were filled with joy.

I just like to watch the brainless competition of local tyrants. This money is easier to earn than drinking cold water. After all, drinking cold water will clog your teeth.

In the end, Lin Feng stopped raising the price, and Zhou Mingwen won the jade wishful with 4000 taels of silver.

Xiao Rui immediately sent praises: "Thank you, Mr. Zhou, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, for your generous donation. Your love will surely help countless poor people. When they live in peace and happiness, they will definitely pray sincerely in their hearts for blessings. Below, there are The second auction treasure, please, is a donation from the imperial concubine. Mr. Zhou, you must keep it!"

Zhou Mingwen sneered, keep it?This time we must keep it, your Lin family deliberately raised the price, we come here and don't reciprocate, how can I spare you this time?