Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Whether the circulation of money under the rule can be realized, and money can be carried in a more convenient form is, in a sense, a measure to ensure the progress of industrialization.

"Now the Ming Dynasty's currency standard is gradually moving from the silver standard to the gold standard. This process is relatively slow, and this situation is relatively new."

Emperor Chongzhen's eyes were firm, he looked around at the officials in the hall, and continued: "There will be many problems in the middle, and if we want to implement the planned deployment smoothly, we must work together to properly solve the problems we encounter.

When all kinds of money that circulated under the Ming Dynasty were banned with the new money system, then the acute financial problems of the state and court could be alleviated.

This matter cannot be settled safely by the Ministry of Household Affairs, so what the Ministry of Internal Affairs does is particularly important. "

"Your Majesty, I always feel a little uneasy about the gold standard."

Huang Daozhou stepped forward and expressed his worries, "At present, there is no stable gold and silver reserves for our country. Once the gold standard is confirmed, there will be a severe run in some places, which is very likely to threaten the country. North Korea's financial stability.

This matter, I have thought about it more than once, and discussed it with my colleagues in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Maybe there will be no problems now, but in the future..."

"The Qing family's worries are not unreasonable."

Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while, and interrupted: "However, the problems we will encounter in the future, after all, have not been encountered now, and clarifying the matter of the gold standard is conducive to the development of the country.

What the Ministry of Internal Affairs has to do now is to do the established matters well, and there is no need to think too much about other things.

I might as well tell you that I have already thought about the stable gold and silver reserves. A Japanese island and a Nanyang all contain a large amount of gold and silver deposits.

Perhaps the current Guochao will not involve the above-mentioned areas too much, but after some problems are alleviated, the Guochao will set foot in these areas, and then mine gold and silver deposits to ensure the stability of the gold standard. "

Is this for external expansion?

Is what the emperor said true?
Qian Sule, Huang Daozhou and the others, after hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said, you look at me, I look at you, showing different expressions.

Although some novel vocabulary is relatively unfamiliar to Qian Sule and Huang Daozhou, they still understand some truths.

For a long time in the past, they were directly involved in the things done by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including some planning and deployment at the decision-making level.

The redefinition of the financial system is undoubtedly a severe challenge for Daming at this stage, after all, there are too many levels involved behind it.

Any problem in any link may intensify the existing contradictions, and then pose a serious threat to the country and destroy the existing development trend.

"Since the initial bank account system has been clarified in the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, in view of the current situation, I plan to issue a batch of bonds with a scale of 8000 million taels under the control of the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River."

Emperor Chongzhen glanced at Wang Cheng'en, and said to Huang Daozhou and the others: "This batch of bonds involves bonds in fields such as war, construction, and river administration. The corresponding interest can be appropriately increased compared with the previous amount in the northern provinces.

With the official farmland and weaving industry in the Jiangnan provinces as anchors, they will be sold to the outside world. How to apportion the shares of this batch of bonds, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will draw up a charter as soon as possible.

This is a sample of the bonds that I have written by Yousi Xishan. You can take a look at it first. If you think it is feasible, you can implement it as soon as possible. "

"!!!"

Qian Sule, Huang Daozhou and the others were surprised, and they all showed expressions of disbelief. What are you kidding, 8000 million taels of bonds is too much.

"Your Majesty, this matter is absolutely unacceptable. The bank account system in the Jiangnan provinces has only just been established, and doing something like this will inevitably cause controversy."

"Yes, Your Majesty, in the past, the Ministry of Internal Affairs did issue a batch of bonds in the Jiangnan provinces, but the share was only 1500 million taels. Although these bonds were sold out, there were quite a few groups talking about it."

"Your Majesty, there is indeed a certain financial deficit on the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but there is no need to sell a batch of bonds of this proportion to the outside world. This matter needs to be discussed again."

"His Majesty……"

Looking at the ministers admonishing him, Emperor Chongzhen sighed in his heart. Regarding this situation, he had actually thought of it from the very beginning.

This phenomenon is normal.

It's just that Qian Sule and Huang Daozhou objected, and this matter had to be done.

Under the understanding of Emperor Chongzhen, under the rule of the Jiangnan provinces, the circulation or hoarding of gold and silver was huge. In order to better develop the northern provinces, some interests must be passed to allow this batch of gold and silver to flow into the north on their own initiative. In various provinces, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is an excellent coordinating medium.

In addition to this idea, Emperor Chongzhen wanted to use the form of bonds to make the Ming Dynasty gradually accept the fact that the bonds issued by the imperial court were guaranteed by credit.

Only by doing this well can we lay a solid foundation for the promotion of banknotes in the future. Whether it is a silver standard or a gold standard, it is only a transition after all.

In order to truly connect the world, plunder the wealth outside of Ming Dynasty, and speed up the development process under the rule, Daming must realize credit guarantees and issue batches of banknotes to gradually replace gold and silver as hard currency in circulation.

Things are difficult to do, but Emperor Chongzhen has to do it.

Perhaps this process will take 30 years, 40 years, or even longer to be implemented, but Emperor Chongzhen must plan ahead and clarify the corresponding system.

"Your Excellencies have disputes over this matter. I won't say much, but the sale of bonds must be implemented."

Emperor Chongzhen calmed down and looked at Qian Sule, Huang Daozhou and the others, "This total share of bonds and the collected gold and silver must be collected at the regional station set up by the Songjiang Mansion through the Daming Royal Silver Bank, and escorted into the city in time. Beijing.

Before questioning my decision, you should take a look at my conception. Take these outlines and bond templates to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to read carefully.

I see.

Figured it out.

Just get together, draw up a feasible memorial, and submit it to the imperial court as soon as possible. This is a decision, not for me to discuss with you.

If you don't have anything else to do, let's step back first. I still have other government affairs to deal with. Before this matter is settled, I don't want to hear any rumors between the government and the opposition. "

"The ministers obey the order."

Qian Sule, Huang Daozhou and the others, after hearing what the emperor had said, were still so resolute, showing different expressions, and bowing to each other.