The two cities in the east and west are the two major commercial workshops in Chang'an. In the past, most of the commerce in the entire Chang'an City was concentrated in these two workshops. However, with the Tang Dynasty encouraging industry and commerce, business began to spread to other workshops. However, the status of the two cities in the east and west is still irreplaceable. Especially the West City, it is known as the world's number one yard, and in terms of prosperity, it is definitely the world's number one.

In contrast, although Dongshi is not as prosperous as Xishi, it is also one of the most popular places in the world. In particular, the fangs around Dongshi live in Chang'an City, which also makes Dongshi a concentrated place for luxury goods in the entire Chang'an. At the same time, it is also a symbol of status and status. Whether rich or powerful, they like to buy houses and land around Dongshi. Most of the businesses in various places are concentrated here to facilitate merchants from all over the world to communicate and trade.

The largest and most lively restaurant in the East City is called Zhengnan Tower. It is said that before Yang Guang ascended the throne, he led his troops south to conquer the Southern Dynasty as a prince. He once stopped horses and drank here. Later, Yang Guang ascended the throne to the emperor, so someone built a Zhengnan Tower here to flatter Yang Guang. However, now that time has changed, Yang Guang has long died in Jiangdu, but this Zhengnan Tower has been preserved after several changes to his master.

Zhengnan Building is not only tall, but also very luxurious, and the dishes are also exquisitely cooked. Of course, the consumption here is also not low. People who can come here are either rich or noble. For example, early this morning, although it was not the peak business hours of the restaurant, there were surprisingly many customers coming today, and someone even booked a seat yesterday.

However, after these people came, few people focused on eating and drinking, but looked at the opposite direction of the restaurant one by one. Originally, there was a big house opposite the restaurant, which was said to be an aristocratic property, but no one had lived here before. It was probably to stockpile houses to be sold in the future. After all, the house prices in Chang'an are as expensive as a day, so many people have plans for this.

Just a while ago, many people suddenly came to the big house opposite Zhengnan Building, and then began to rest and renovate the house. At the beginning, the shopkeeper of Zhengnan Building was very worried, afraid that someone would build a restaurant opposite, and there would be another competitor. However, I later found out that the other party was sent by the imperial court. It was said that it would build an auction house here, and I didn’t know what to sell?

"Shopkeeper Pei is here!" With a shout, a tall middle-aged businessman came from outside, followed by a few people dressed in businessmen. These people were old and young, but they were all dressed in wealthy clothes.

Many people recognize these people as the largest tea merchants in Chang'an City, especially the head of the shopkeeper Pei, who is the leader of the tea merchants. The caravans under his command can transport tea to the grassland and the Western Regions. Each trip can bring dozens of times the profit, which is very envious. However, no one dares to touch him, because it is said that this shopkeeper Pei has a deep connection with the Duke of Yan's Mansion. After all, tea stir-frying was invented by Duke of Yan, and Manager Pei was the first merchants to make tea stir-frying. The tea stir-frying workshop under the name of the Duke of Guo's Mansion also gives priority to ensuring the supply of Manager Pei. If there is no connection between the two, I am afraid that others will not believe it.

Manager Pei is the largest tea merchant in Chang'an City. He naturally knows many people in Chang'an. He is generous and likes to make friends very much. Therefore, there are many acquaintances in the restaurant. After entering, he greeted him repeatedly. Some of them shouted: "Manager Pei, I heard that you have received the token, I wonder if we can open our eyes?"

As soon as the above words were said, many of them were acquaintances of shopkeeper Pei. After all, the most attractive businessman during this period was the small token, because this token was not only distributed to noble officials, but also to merchants. You should know that merchants have always been despised, but now they are qualified to be on an equal footing with nobles. This naturally makes many merchants feel angry. Unfortunately, there are very few tokens issued by the Financial Management Supervision Commission. All the merchants who can receive tokens are leaders in a certain industry. Although there are so many people in Zhengnan Building today, there are not many people who can receive tokens.

Manager Pei saw that so many people wanted to see his token, which made him really difficult to refuse. In the end, he had to smile reluctantly, then reached out and took out a gorgeous tip from his arms, opened it and poured out a black iron card with exquisite shape but ordinary material. However, although this iron card looked ordinary, no one in the entire restaurant dared to underestimate it. Even the people in the private room on the second floor were attracted, holding the railings one by one, looking down.

"This is the token issued by the auction house. In fact, there is nothing good to look at. It's just an ordinary iron card!" Manager Pei smiled modestly at this time. However, when he saw the shocked expressions of people around him, he couldn't help but feel satisfied.

At the point of Manager Pei, money is no longer a problem. However, the merchant is low. Even though he was from the Pei family in Hedong, he was only a side house. Fortunately, his family had some relatives with Pei Ju, and the second wife of Duke Yan was even from the Pei family. Because of this relative relationship, the Mrs. Pei took care of him, which made him the largest tea merchant in Chang'an City. This time, Duke Yan issued the auction token, and he also borrowed all his money.

"Shopkeeper Pei, you are really a full man, don't know that the hungry man is hungry. All the people who can get this token are leaders in the business world. If you plan to sell it, I am willing to pay a thousand yuan for it!" At this moment, a big businessman with a wide body and fat body in the crowd said sourly. This businessman's surname is Qiu, and he is a big silk merchant from the south. Originally, his net worth is not lower than that of Storekeeper Pei, but he is from the south after all, and he has no foundation in Chang'an, so he naturally does not get the token.

"Haha~, Manager Qiu was joking. This token was issued by the Financial Management Commission. I dare not sell it to you. And as far as I know, this is only the first auction at the auction house, so few people are invited, and more people will definitely be invited in the future. Maybe everyone sitting there will be the tokens!" Manager Pei smiled again at this time. After saying that, he accused him of guilt, and then went to the second floor with a few friends behind him and entered the private room. After all, if you stay there, it might attract jealousy from others.

Manager Pei was just one of them. Next, several merchants who got the token came to Zhengnan Building. Since the auction did not start until the afternoon, they came to the restaurant to take a break and eat something to keep their spirits. Of course, they also took this opportunity to show off to others.

After noon, the auction house opposite finally began, and merchants such as shopkeeper Pei who received the token also went downstairs one after another, and then walked towards the auction house in the eyes of others enviousness.
Chapter completed!