Chapter 1955 Harvesting the Fruits of Victory
In the banquet hall, Ye Tianqing's clear voice still echoed in the air and reached everyone's ears.
"...In the following time, everyone can appreciate the gold, silver, treasures and antiques displayed in the bulletproof glass cabinets, but they cannot be appraised. Please understand and cooperate.
Two hours later, when everyone has finished appreciating these gold and silver treasures and antiques, the auction will begin. At that time, everyone is welcome to bid enthusiastically, and I hope everyone can get something.
For the record, the gold and silver treasures and antiques displayed in this banquet hall are only a small part of the treasures of the Knights Templar that I have been given, but these exhibits are very representative.
What is auctioned here today is only half of the treasures of the Knights Templar I got, and the other half will be exchanged for fine Chinese antique art. Welcome to contact me for negotiation.
One more thing must be stated in advance, for all the gold, silver, treasures and antique cultural relics that will be auctioned today, I have set corresponding auction reserve prices based on the current market conditions for antique art."
Hearing this, everyone at the scene couldn't help but rolled their eyes angrily, and complained secretly one by one.
This extremely greedy and cunning bastard has thought of everything, leaving no room for everyone!
While complaining secretly, many people also dispelled some thoughts that they shouldn't have, such as joining forces to lower prices, making games, and so on.
Each of them clearly knew that that kind of method was useless at all, and it was better not to use it to embarrass others, so as not to make people laugh.
In this banquet hall, if you want to win your favorite antiques, there is only one way, and that is to roll up your sleeves and fight, defeating all competitors.
As long as one's pockets are deep enough, then today one's wish will definitely be fulfilled, otherwise one can only be a spectator and come to watch the excitement.
Ye Tian quickly glanced at the crowd, and then continued to say:
"For the sake of fairness, before the auction starts, I will hand over an envelope containing the auction reserve price of all the lots to the lawyer, and after the auction is all over, I will release the document in public.
In this way, everyone doesn't have to worry about my manipulation and adjusting the auction reserve price at will. I know that there are many antique dealers at the scene, so don't worry, I will leave room for profit.
Besides, everyone is a professional who has been in this industry for a long time, has his own business strategy, and his judgment is extremely accurate. I believe that no one will make a loss-making business.
After the auction, all unsold gold and silver treasures and antique relics will be entrusted to major London auction houses for them to auction on their behalf in the future, but the reserve price will be greatly increased.
Well, that’s all I want to say, I’m wasting everyone’s time, now you can go and appreciate the antiques from the Middle Ages and earlier, and my staff will explain them to you.”
With that said, Ye Tian made a gesture of invitation, and gestured towards the exhibits displayed in the bulletproof glass showcases at the scene.
"clap clap"
There was a warm applause at the scene, resounding through the entire banquet hall.
After the applause fell, the top collectors and professionals from all over the world in the banquet hall immediately dispersed to continue admiring the gold and silver treasures and antiques from the treasures of the Knights Templar.
After the performance, Ye Tian immediately stepped off the rostrum and came to the side of Prince William and his wife.
Jokingly said to these British guys:
"His Royal Highness, Director Fisher, I don't know if you have decided to exchange with me? Many top collectors and museum representatives who came here today are very interested in those priceless treasures.
Especially the golden crown of King Edward I. No less than ten people have asked me for a price, and they are ready to take that British national treasure at all costs, but I have rejected them all.
If you can’t decide for a long time, then I can only change my mind and talk to those top collectors and famous museums about the transaction. Before I leave London, this matter must be settled.”
Hearing this, Prince William and the curator of the British Museum laughed helplessly, as did the rest of the Brits.
While smiling wryly, these British guys were itching their teeth with hatred, wishing they could pounce on Ye Tian and beat him up, expressing their anger.
"Steven, you are obviously taking advantage of the fire, I have never seen or even heard of a guy like you who is extremely greedy."
Prince William said in a low voice, every word came out through his teeth.
Taking advantage of the fire? Isn't this what you Brits used to do, and you are even more shameless and despicable. Dude only did it once, and you can't take it anymore?
How can this be? The days are still long, and such things will happen one after another in the future. Just bear it, and treat it as a debt repayment!
Of course, these are Ye Tian's psychological activities, and it is impossible to resort to them.
"His Royal Highness, I am serious. This is not a robbery. In my opinion, this is a fair transaction based on market value. It is beneficial to both of you and me. The result is a win-win situation. Why not do it!"
Ye Tian smiled and said in a low voice, he didn't care about Prince William's slander and attack.
Having said that, the curator of the British Museum standing next to him suddenly interjected:
"Steven, we can make a deal with you, using the collection of fine Chinese antique art in exchange for those British national treasures including King Edward I's gold crown, but the transaction target needs to be negotiated.
Our British Museum is one of the four major museums in the world, especially known for its all-encompassing, we must not completely collapse the China Pavilion of our British Museum just because of this one transaction of antique art.”
Ye Tian turned his head to look at this familiar old friend, smiled leisurely and said:
"Of course, Fisher, I have no intention of destroying the Chinese Pavilion of the British Museum and endangering the position of the British Museum in the industry. Let's talk about the specific transaction target when we have a formal meeting tomorrow."
When saying these words, Ye Tian glanced at the director of the British Library and the chairman of the David Foundation.
Without exception, these were all the targets he was going to slaughter, and none of them would even try to escape.
After chatting for a few more words, Ye Tian took Prince William and his wife, as well as several other British guys, to visit the many antiques and cultural relics displayed in this banquet hall, and personally explained them to them.
In the blink of an eye, two hours have passed.
When the time came to 3:30 in the afternoon, Ye Tian stood on the rostrum again, picked up the microphone, and tapped a few times again.
As the crisp knocking sound came out, everyone's attention was attracted, and they all turned to look at the rostrum, and all looked at Ye Tian who was in high spirits.
Ye Tian, who was standing on the rostrum, quickly scanned the audience, then walked behind the auction stage, and said to the crowd with a smile on his face:
"Ladies and gentlemen, in the past two hours, everyone has admired all the gold, silver, treasures and antiques displayed in this banquet hall, and made some appraisals to determine their targets.
Next, we will enter the auction session. I will personally preside over the auction. The number plate that everyone received when entering the banquet hall is your bidding number. Just hold it up when you participate in the bidding.
Our employees of the Fearless Exploration Company will provide services for this private auction, record everyone's bids, and be responsible for reminding me at any time that the entire auction process today will be videotaped.
After the auction is over, I will disclose the auction reserve prices of all sold items, and then everyone can come up to my private lawyer to sign contracts and other related documents, and deliver on the spot.
What is contained in this envelope is the auction reserve price of all the antiques put up for auction today, and I will hand it over to several lawyers for safekeeping until the auction is over."
With that said, Ye Tian picked up a sealed envelope from the auction stand, showed it to the public, and then taught it to David who came forward.
Next, David and several British lawyers checked the envelopes one by one.
After confirming that there was no problem with the envelope, they showed it to everyone on the scene, and then put the envelope in a transparent box for everyone to see.
After going through this procedure, Ye Tian continued to say:
"One thing must be stated. All the lots sold at today's auction have a delivery period of only three days. Before we leave London, the delivery must be completed, and the money and the goods must be settled."
Before the words fell, there was a small commotion at the scene.
"Wow! The delivery deadline is only three days, and the money and the goods must be settled. Isn't this condition a bit too harsh?"
"No way! This is a private auction, and it's a private auction held by this guy, Steven. The initiative is entirely in his hands. We are only qualified to bid by raising placards, and we have no right to speak!"
The reactions of everyone at the scene were all in Ye Tian's expectation, and he was not surprised at all.
When the sound of the scene subsided, he immediately smiled and said loudly:
"Ladies and gentlemen, before the auction starts, that's all I want to say. I hope that everyone can actively participate in the bidding based on their own circumstances. I also hope that everyone can gain something.
Alright, the auction is starting now. The first item in today's auction is a set of gold coins that circulated in the British Isles before and after BC. For information about this set of gold coins, please look at the large projection screen."
With that said, Ye Tian raised his hand and gestured towards the large projection screen next to the rostrum.
At the same time, videos, pictures, and related texts about those antique gold coins began to be played on the large projection screen, which was very detailed.
Combined with the pictures on the big screen, Ye Tian's explanation continued.
"The group includes Celtic gold coins minted around the second century BC, Irish gold coins minted around 50 BC, and contemporary English and Scottish gold coins.
In addition, there are some gold coins minted during the occupation of the ancient Roman Empire. There are a total of forty gold coins in this group, and each gold coin is very rare and extremely precious, which can be regarded as a special collection.
Through this group of gold coins, we can get a glimpse of the economic and social development of the British Isles before and after BC. It is the first-hand material and the most direct historical evidence for studying that period of history. Its importance can be imagined.
I can endorse the value and authenticity of this collection of antique gold coins, an extremely important collection of antique gold coins with a starting bid of 4 million euros and a minimum increase of 200,000 euros each time.
Of course, everyone can also quote independently, there is no upper limit! Well, the first auction starts now. The starting price for this group of antique gold coins is four million euros, four million euros, which gentleman or lady should bid? "
After loudly announcing the start of the auction, Ye Tian's eyes were like eagle's eyes, quickly scanning the audience to see if anyone raised a placard to bid.
Several company employees who assisted the auction also became more excited, standing on the rostrum and scanning the audience, ready to fill in the gaps left by Ye Tiancha at any time.
As soon as Ye Tian finished speaking, a familiar voice came from the audience.
"Steven, here, I am very interested in this group of antique gold coins"
The one who raised the placard was Leon, a top collector from the United States and an old friend who Ye Tian was very familiar with. He had dealt with him many times before.
Obviously, besides being interested in this group of antique gold coins and wanting to keep them in his pocket, Leon also meant to support Ye Tian and form a good relationship.
Seeing this old friend raising a placard to bid, Ye Tian immediately nodded slightly at him, and then said loudly with a smile on his face:
"The asking price is Mr. Leon from the United States. Thank you for your support. The current price of this group of antique gold coins is 4.2 million euros, 4.2 million euros. Which gentleman or lady is the asking price?"
"4.2 million euros, I'll take it"
Someone raised a placard to ask for the price again, this time it was a representative from the Glasgow Museum in Scotland.
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