Although the imperial court had very strict control, there were still many weapons scattered on the battlefield, some of which were picked up by the Qing people, and some were picked up by the fleeing soldiers.

The reason why these foreigners are so enthusiastic is that in some time before, they have obtained a few weapons from the people, so they have sent them back to Europe as quickly as possible.

It is precisely because of the power of these weapons that kings of various countries sent these special envoys over to get the weapons of the Ming Dynasty at all costs.

"I won't say much extra nonsense, and you don't want to see me talking nonsense here. What you want to know most is how we sell these batches of muskets. If that's the case, I will tell you directly that in terms of price, the higher the price will naturally be... "

When Hou Fangyu said this, the people present felt a little sad. They had participated in the previous auction. If they were still in accordance with that auction, they would really be bleeding.

"Does Lord Hou still have to hold an auction?"

Mr. Ross, the British envoy.

"Of course, there are not enough sales this time, only 5,000 muskets. These 5,000 muskets are divided into five parts. The auction method you were familiar with before. Each time you auction one thousand muskets, the second auction low price is the first transaction price, with the lowest increase of more than five%. If it does not exceed five%, then we will cancel this auction."

Hou Fangyu said with a smile that these foreigners are not unfamiliar with the auctions of the Ming Dynasty.

Every year they have to attend three to five auctions in the Ming Dynasty, so they have also started to discuss privately these days, trying not to have higher prices at auctions, as they are the ones who suffer this loss.

So based on the performance of these foreigners, Hou Fangyu also changed the rules of the auction. Haven’t you all agreed? Since that’s the case, I will tell you the hard rules.

The auction reserve price is naturally in our place, and they have no way to do anything, but when the second batch of goods are auctioned, these foreigners have an alliance.

They won't raise the price casually, and there will be only one person bidding, so even if they auction ten batches of goods, the price is not much different from the first batch of goods.

For example, the first batch of muskets are worth 10,000 taels of silver, but the reserve price of the second batch of muskets is 10,000 taels of silver at auction.

The second merchant only had to bid 10,100 taels of silver to take away the goods, and the next merchant bid 10,200 taels of silver. In short, the price they paid was getting less and less, which led to the system created by Zhu Cixuan that he could not make much money.

Hou Fangyu definitely doesn't want to, so this time there will be a 5% increase between the two batches of goods.

If the first batch of goods is 10,000 taels of silver, the second batch of goods must be at least 10,600 taels of silver, of which 500 taels of silver is the lowest increase of 5%, and that 100 taels of silver is the price you call for.

It's a 6% increase.

For the second batch of goods, a 6% increase is nothing, and everyone can accept it.

But for those who are in the third batch of goods, this is not just six percent.

The final transaction price is 11,200 taels of silver, which is 12% higher than the original reserve price.

If this is acceptable, the third batch of goods will receive 12,000 taels of silver, which is 20% higher than before.

Even if you guys agree, even if none of you raise the price, you will have to pay 30% more when you reach the third person.

This is just an example, not to mention that the arms trade will never be so small, and then these people will naturally compete for the first few batches of goods.

When they raised the prices of the first batch of goods, even if you people don’t speak out later, the price is already very high, and the Ming Dynasty court can still gain more money.

It took about half an hour to explain it to these people clearly, and there was no smile on their faces.

Hou Fangyu is like an old fox at the moment. When you don’t have the initiative to stand on the negotiating table, the trajectories you mentioned are of no use.

In the face of absolute strength, any conspiracy is useless. Now Hou Fangyu has occupied the absolute strength.

We set auction rules. No matter how you change, the stick is in our hands. Although you took advantage of the previous auctions, you will have to get it all back this time unless you don’t want such guns.

"Is this a bit too much for Lord Hou? We are a free market and there should be no rigid regulations. At the beginning, you had already formulated rules different from other auctions, and now you have to change the rules. So, where is the prestige of the Ming Dynasty?"

The Portuguese merchant Sir Engel stood up and said, and the others were also angry. Although they did not say anything, they all stood on Sir Engel's side to see how the Ming Dynasty explained it.

"Come on, please invite this envoy out. You will not be allowed to participate in the musket auction of the Ming Dynasty in the future."

In the shock of everyone, Hou Fangyu said while slapping the dust on his coat.

"Wait sir... I don't mean that..."

The Portuguese representative wanted to say a few more words, but unfortunately the soldier at the door didn't have the skill and dragged the guy out directly.

The people around were immediately stunned. Fortunately, they didn't make any requests just now. If they were the same as this guy, wouldn't they be insulated from these muskets now?

I don’t even give you the opportunity to ask questions. This is the current powerful Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Cilang had already told Hou Fangyu that he should take the initiative in his own hands at all times. Don’t say that we are a seller’s market. Even if it is a buyer’s market, we must show our toughness.

When dealing with Westerners, if you start by communicating with them with our usual routine, I’m afraid they won’t take you seriously.

Hou Fangyu felt too much at the beginning and had to give him a chance to speak. But when the Portuguese envoy was dragged out just now, Hou Fangyu felt satisfied. Are you tired of bargaining with us?
Chapter completed!