Most of the people present were literati. After seeing the amazing "Battle of Sugar-Seeing" in the first chapter, they were naturally itchy. Everyone immediately asked in confusion: "Why is this?"

Not only the gentry and merchants surrounding the front of the stage, but also the officials and nobles on the second floor all cast doubtful eyes, but also hope to know the second verse of "Chang Xiang Si".

For a moment, all the guests present looked at the woman in purple. It was as if a glass of fine wine had been delivered to her mouth, but the beauty reached out to stop her, which made everyone very confused and anxious.

The woman in purple faced everyone's eyes and explained seriously: "Everyone already knows that this charity auction is the military expenses arrears raised for the Datong border army. All the silver obtained was transferred to the border army by the Ministry of Revenue to resolve the difficulties of the Datong border army." After a pause, she pointed to the work that covered half of the border and continued: "Mr. Lin took out this calligraphy and painting for neither money nor fame. She just hopes to raise more silver for the Datong border army. That's why Master Lin specifically stipulated that the first quota can be made public, but whether the second quota will be released or when it will be released depends entirely on the owner of this calligraphy and painting! In other words, if you took this work of Master Lin, you actually have the right to decide whether to make this poem public!"

The sound is not high, but it sounds very nice, and the pronunciation is very clear, and the intention is clearly conveyed to everyone present.

Not public?

When Zhang Xianchen and Hu Yingjia heard these words, they couldn't help but look at each other, but they didn't know what Lin Weiran was selling in the gourd.

Yang Futian and Ning Jiang had already known about this, but Wang Bai seemed puzzled and said, "Only Master Lin can have such wonderful ideas, but this move... can really raise the auction price?"

"Mr. Wang, let's just sit on the jade and watch!" Yang Futian came from a wealthy business family and had a lot of experience in these business practices, and seemed confident and authentic.

Ning Jiang also looked down confidently, but his confidence did not come from Yang Futian's judgment, but from the trust in Lin Weiran.

Everyone said that Lin Shiran's wisdom could be comparable to Guo Jia, a counselor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, but he felt that Lin Shiran's wisdom was stronger than Guo Jia, and at least it would appear more comprehensive.

"If the person who shot this work never announced the second verse of this poem, wouldn't this shocking work be awful?" Someone immediately speculated with malicious intentions.

When the merchants behind him heard this, they nodded and agreed, but still hoped that the woman in purple could publish the second verse of the poem on the spot, or asked the person who took the lyrics to announce it on the spot.

The woman in purple seemed to have an answer to this, and a faint smile appeared on her face and said, "Old Lin does not care about personal fame and fortune, but is also a person who keeps her promises. Only Lin Ge Lao knows this poem now. If the new owner of this work is not publicized, then Mr. Lin will definitely keep his mouth shut." After a pause, he pointed to the cover cloth and said seriously: "In addition, in addition to the next chapter, this work also has a picture drawn by Mr. Lin Ge Lao. If anyone can take this work, he can invite three or five friends to appreciate Mr. Lin's painting and calligraphy, and take this opportunity to hold a literary meeting!"

This is not an era when information was developed in later generations. Some masterpieces that can only be found can be seen by the original works.

Why do many nouveau riche always pursue famous works from previous dynasties? First, relying on these collections to show their fame, and second, to expand their connections.

It is precisely because of these rare masterpieces that they were able to invite some originally unattainable celebrities or high-ranking officials to the mansion to visit, thereby promoting fame and expanding their connections.

If they now own the work of Lin Weiran, even if they become rich without any reputation, they would become famous overnight in the capital, and they would be able to invite many literary scholars to their homes.

Of course, this is an era with a strong literary atmosphere. Many people have a pursuit of literature and art in their bones, so they have a sincere pursuit of calligraphy, and even spend a lot of money.

Like Emperor Taizong of Tang searching for the original works of Wang Xizhi, he was fascinated by the search for "Preface to the Lanting Collection", especially for the sake of "Preface to the Lanting Collection", he also called for "Preface to the Lanting Collection" to be buried with him and placed under his head.

That's why Lin Shiran's work is not only a masterpiece, but also an opportunity to become famous and expand its connections.

Huh?

After the woman in purple reminded her, many merchants and gentry realized the potential value of Lin Ge Lao's work, and their eyes immediately shone with a hint of light.

After the woman in purple conveyed her meaning, she stopped talking nonsense and said loudly: "The price of this painting by Master Lin is one thousand taels. Please bid for it!"

"One thousand taels? You're so crazy!" Xu Fan said in a sarcastic tone when he heard that the woman in purple actually set Lin Shiran's calligraphy and paintings so outrageously.

Hu Yingjia was originally unhappy with Xu Fan, and a deep sense of disdain immediately surged in his heart.

Ouyang Yijing is a person who loves poetry. His eyebrows immediately frowned slightly, and he glanced at Xu Fan, who could not even gain fame in Juren in disgust.

Zhang Xianchen already knew the potential value contained in Lin Shiran's works, and found that the eldest son of the chief minister was still so ignorant, and immediately cast a contemptuous look.

"One thousand taels!"

"Two thousand taels!"

"Three thousand taels!"

...

The wealthy businessmen and gentry downstairs are smart people, knowing the value contained in Lin Junran's work, which makes them feel like they are infused with chicken blood. Whether it is due to the collection value of this work or the opportunity to become famous in the capital, they have reason not to take a few thousand taels seriously.

Bang!

Xu Fan heard the crazy bidding below, as if he was slapped hard in the face.

His eyes glared in disbelief, but he never expected that Lin Shiran's works were so popular, and those people seemed to really regard money as money.

"Twenty thousand taels!"

A loud voice suddenly came out, which finally calmed down the venue below.

Although the people who came to the capital this time were all top wealthy businessmen, there were undoubtedly some difficulties in asking them to give out 20,000 taels to compete for this work.

Of course, at this price, it has far exceeded the value of the work itself, and it is mainly because it sees the opportunity to become famous and expand its connections behind the work.

"Are they crazy?"
Chapter completed!