Father can be an enemy country

Chapter 97 My Family Really Runs a Banknote Printing Factory
Capital City, Hall of Martial Arts.

"In this way, their first action story "Wu Song Fights the Tiger" was a great success. They also took the gangsters from Linhuai County as younger brothers." Zhu Biao reported to Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile:
"Later, they performed "The Lion House", "Cross Slope" and "Shijiazhuang" three times in a row, and the performances were a sensation. Now every time they perform in the county, they will attract thousands of people. It is said that even the big theater buildings in Zhongdu City are vying to invite them. They're going to a show."

"Good guy, you can make up plays, and it's all a role." Zhu Yuanzhang comforted him when he heard this, "If you don't force them, you don't know they are so capable."

As he spoke, he muttered in a sour voice: "Why was it so difficult for me back then?"

He thought his sons would beg for food after they were cut off from food.So that I can fully appreciate the hardships I experienced back then.

Unexpectedly, a few boys actually bucked the trend and got better and better.

"Father, don't you look at what time it was and what time it is now, can you compare it?" Zhu Biao offered a clever flattery.

"Only people in the peaceful and prosperous times have a way to survive. In the troubled times where no one can survive, no matter how good the play is, who will watch it?"

"Hahaha..." Zhu Yuanzhang was really happy from ear to ear, shook his head and said modestly: "It can only be said that it is a peaceful situation. The prosperous age is still very early. When you become the emperor, you can realize it, thank God."

But Zhu Biao's flattery is not just for flattering, but for something else.He took the opportunity to say: "Father, don't make trouble for the younger brothers, they have suffered enough. Besides, people rely on their ability to eat, but they don't rely on anyone to release the water. There is no reason to make trouble."

"Well... okay." Boss Zhu was still thinking about it, and ordered Han Yike to ban them from performing for a few days, so that the princes can fully understand what it means to be dangerous in the government.

But thinking about it, they won't swallow this breath. If there is a trouble, it will not end well.

And last time, the prince told his mother about the intensive operation he gave to his younger brothers.Let him be severely punished by Queen Ma.I still have lingering fears.

Boss Zhu finally decided to be a person: "Sweat your own sweat and eat your own food. There is no shame in being a performer, and you can also get in touch with people from all walks of life, which will help them grow even more."

"On behalf of my younger brothers, I would like to thank the emperor for his noble hand." Zhu Biao also heaved a long sigh of relief.Recently, he has witnessed his father's more difficult operations at every turn, and he doubts whether the younger brothers are his own.

"Okay, let them go, don't forget the crops in the field, and our mission." Zhu Yuanzhang felt that at this moment, his whole body was full of fatherly love.

"Father, don't worry, they won't forget their identity... right." Zhu Biao's voice became weaker, obviously still a little uncertain.

Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang's attention has been diverted to other places. He put on the glasses given by the sixth son, and while carefully looking at the things on the imperial case, he greeted the prince and said, "Boss, come and see."

Zhu Biao took a closer look and saw six pieces of rectangular blue mulberry paper, one foot long and six inches wide.

It is decorated with dragon patterns and seawater patterns on all sides, and the six characters of "Daming Tongxing Baochao" are printed on the top.Different denominations are printed on the top of the middle.They are one hundred wen, two hundred wen, three hundred wen, four hundred wen, five hundred wen and consistent.

Underneath is the corresponding amount of copper coins, obviously for illiterate people.

On both sides of the face value are the words "Daming Baochao" and "Tianxiatongtong" in seal script.

At the bottom, there is a note saying: "The Zhongshu Province is allowed to print and make Daming banknotes, which are used in conjunction with copper coins. Those who forgery will be beheaded, and the arresters will be rewarded with two hundred and five taels of silver, and the property will still be given to the prisoner."Hongwu eight years on April [-]. '

Finally, two official seals were affixed on the denomination and notes, the upper one being "the seal of the treasured banknote of the Ming Dynasty", and the second being the "seal of the treasure banknote raising department".

"There's more on the back." Zhu Yuanzhang turned it over for the prince, and saw that there were also two seals on the back. The red official seal was 'Printing and Making Treasure Banknote Bureau Seal', and the denomination of the coin was printed in blue ink.

Moreover, Zhu Biao can see that these seals have corresponding anti-counterfeiting marks, and it is difficult for folks to imitate.

"Precious notes..." the prince said softly.

"Pretty, isn't it?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked fascinated as he groped the thick paper of the banknote and felt the unique texture of the mulberry paper.

"Well, beautiful." The prince nodded in agreement.He had seen the "Zhiyuan Tongxing Banknote" issued by the previous dynasty. Although the "Daming Tongxing Banknote" basically came from there, the quality has been improved in all aspects from materials to printing and anti-counterfeiting.

"With such a treasure, the imperial court can finally get rid of the predicament of lack of money." Zhu Yuanzhang picked up Zhang Baotou and kissed it, lovingly said: "Our Ming Dynasty needs it so much!"

Zhu Biao couldn't help nodding. He had practiced government affairs with his father for many years, so he knew that the country was desperate for money.

The little money from the tax collection basically didn't reach the treasury, so it was sent to fill holes.The household department fell into the vortex of living without food, and the debt piled up became deeper and deeper, and it was impossible to extricate itself.

And not only the court is short of money, but the people are also short of money.After the chaotic times at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the towns were in ruins, and the countryside was full of wasteland. The court wanted to rebuild, but there was a shortage of food, people, and supplies, but the most important thing was money.

Before the Yuan Dynasty, the people had already been sucked to the bones.Before retreating to the grassland, they looted the north again, and all the gold, silver and copper coins in the warehouses of the provinces, prefectures and counties were transported back to Mobei.

Throughout the entire Ming Dynasty, there was a word 'poor' inside and out, up and down. It can be said that the currency was exhausted and all industries were withered. No matter how hard Boss Zhu tried, the economy would not improve.

no way.Without money, the economy cannot function.Zhu Yuanzhang also understood this, so he wanted to cast copper coins.

But what the heck, Yunnan copper is basically used to make money in this era, and Yunnan, which mainly produces copper, is still in the hands of Beiyuan.

The main reason for the imperial court's inability to recover Yunnan was still lack of money.

The military expenditures for Wang Baobao's Northern Expeditionary Army have already overwhelmed the imperial court. There are still too many places to spend money, such as building the central capital, developing water conservancy, cultivating farmland, and opening post roads... Fight on two fronts.

Knowing this, one can understand Zhu Yuanzhang's high hopes for Baochao.

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"Printing this is much easier than casting copper coins. We can print as much as we want. From now on, we men will never be short of money again!" Zhu Yuanzhang happily waved the banknotes.

"Father, there is no such cheap thing in the world. If you want to print as much as you want, how can the 'Zhi Yuanbao' be worthless in the end?" But Zhu Biao was sober in the world, and he poured water on his father on the spot cold water.

"We're just kidding, of course we can't just print it casually! We understand the reason that if you print too much, it's worthless!" Zhu Yuanzhang snorted, and said indignantly: "Boy, your father is not two hundred and five, and this treasure is not printed by your father alone. from!"

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