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Chapter 73 It’s still the same sentence, one move can affect the whole body! (First order requested!)

"The imperial court has no clear pricing. As for the private sector, it has always been based on changes in commodities, and there has never been a specific exchange value."

"But we can also estimate a rough exchange value. For example, one tael of gold can be exchanged for about ten taels of silver, but it is rarer than gold, so it is not a mainstream trading currency."

"As for one tael of silver, it can be exchanged for about [-] to [-] copper coins, but how much it can be exchanged for depends on the situation."

After Zhu Biao thought for a long time, he looked at Xiao Han and answered.

Zhu Biao has not been idle these days. Instead, whenever he has free time, he will study the currencies of the past dynasties, especially the folk currency rules. Zhu Biao knows it by heart.

"So, sometimes one tael of silver can be exchanged for a thousand pieces, which is regular money, but sometimes, it exceeds regular money."

Xiao Han nodded, then glanced at Zhu Biao and said, "Isn't this chaos?"

"Yeah, but in the early days of the imperial court, there was no way to solve this chaos."

Zhu Biao sighed helplessly.

Now it seems that the troubled times have ended, but the people are still in dire straits. In addition, in the year of great disasters, natural and man-made disasters continue, whether there is enough to eat is a problem, let alone solving the currency chaos.

It's just that this chaos didn't last for a few years. Historically, in the eighth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated that one tael of gold could be exchanged for four taels of silver, and one tael of silver could be exchanged for one tael of money.

But that is just to open the way for the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes. Therefore, in order to reform the currency trading system, it is wise to set the exchange regulations early.

"It's not too late to solve it now."

"As you said, the private exchange price probably fluctuates within this range, so naturally we cannot escape this fluctuation."

"After all, the imperial court needs to recycle all the old currency before it can issue new currency, and how to get the people to accept and use it is to exchange it for equal amounts."

"For example, the court stipulates that one tael of silver can only be exchanged for one tael of silver, and one tael of gold can only be exchanged for ten taels of silver. Then when new currency is issued in the spring of next year, the old currency can be recycled at this price."

Xiao Han picked up the tea cup on the side and drank it all. Then he looked at Zhu Biao and said with a smile: "So, it must be as soon as possible, but this rule only applies to Yingtian. After all, it is still in the experimental stage and is not suitable for large scales." Promotion.”

"why?"

A flash of doubt flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes. Since the currency exchange price must be set as soon as possible, why not do it once and for all and directly promote it to the whole country?
"Have you solved the people's livelihood problems?"

"Have enough to eat, warm clothes, and a house?"

Xiao Han glanced at Zhu Biao and asked.

"No."

Zhu Biao shook his head.

"Then what you fart is not a light fart?"

"The people can't afford to eat, they can't wear warm clothes, they haven't built a house, they can't live a good life, so the imperial court starts to set currency exchange prices?"

Xiao Han immediately looked at Zhu Biao angrily and said, "What do you think the people should think? Are you planning to imitate the Yuan Dynasty again and squeeze the people?"

"Of course not."

Zhu Biao shook his head hurriedly again.

"That's fine, otherwise, sooner or later, there will be anger and resentment. Why should I put the test point in Yingtian?"

"Because Yingtian is the most suitable. There is no more suitable place in the world than Yingtian."

"Firstly, this is the capital of our Ming Dynasty. Secondly, the people of Yingtian can still live a good life. It is easier to formulate currency, recycle currency, and promote currency. Thirdly, Yingtian is the capital. The prosperity will definitely outperform other state capitals.”

Xiao Han spread his three fingers, then looked at Zhu Biao and continued: "Besides, don't forget, this is Jiangnan. The people in the south, especially in Zhejiang, are much better than the people in the north."

"Ah."

"The South has always been a financial and tax center, so compared to the North, the South has always been richer."

Zhu Biao nodded without thinking.

Throughout the past dynasties, the south has always been the center of finance and taxation for the imperial court, including the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, it is not just a little rich, it is simply too rich.

"So, when we are in Jiangnan, we must take advantage of Jiangnan's wealth and let the people in Jiangnan see Yingtian's official trading market and the use of the new currency, as well as the Yingtian people's respect for the new currency."

"Then if things go like this, the court won't have to do anything. Just with the publicity of the people in Yingtian, the new currency will be completely circulated in the south, and countless people will be rushing to exchange for the new currency."

"So, isn't this more penetrating than the imperial decree?"

Xiao Han said with a smile on his face.

"Indeed, with the deep foundation in the South, the new currency has become the mainstream transaction currency in the South, and no one will use the cumbersome old currency."

A flash of light flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes.

"Ah."

Xiao Han nodded in disbelief.

Currency trading system.

First there is currency, then there is transaction, and then there is the entire system.

And the new currency in the south has been promoted, so it is time to start trading. But the world is so big, and the south alone is definitely not enough. Otherwise, wouldn’t it become half the world?
Therefore, if the new currency begins to be traded frequently under the promotion of southern merchants, it will not take long for the old and new currencies in the world to completely replace each other.

"Moreover, we cannot ban the circulation of old currency so that people can continue to use it."

"After all, if the people don't trust the court, then they should trust the money in their hands, but individuals have to eat and trade."

There was a hint of depth in Xiao Han's eyes, and then he changed the subject and said with a smile: "But the trading market created by the imperial court cannot circulate old currency, only new currency."

"Hehe, I understand what you mean."

Zhu Biao's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he laughed and said: "Since the official can't trade, it can only be used for private transactions, but the value of the currency is the same. You are not willing, but these merchants are willing. After all, it is convenient and fast, then you We can only passively accept new currencies. If things continue like this, the whole world will only have new currencies."

"Correct."

Xiao Han's eyes flashed with admiration.

"Official trading market, what does this mean?"

"It's equal to the protection of the imperial court. Which merchant in the world can refuse the protection of the imperial court?"

Immediately, Xiao Han continued to look at Zhu Biao and said, "This is why the imperial court must create a trading market."

"What you think is a bit simplistic, so the old man must agree."

Zhu Biao shook his head, then looked at Xiao Han and sighed.

In fact, the most difficult level was their old man. After all, who didn't know in the Ming Dynasty that Zhu Yuanzhang hated merchants the most, despised them the most, and even banned officials from doing business.

Therefore, once Zhu Yuanzhang knew that this trading market was not just for the common people, Zhu Yuanzhang would never agree and would even get angry.

"Ha ha."

"Of course I have considered it. After all, our old man is notoriously stubborn!"

Xiao Han rolled his eyes and looked at Zhu Biao, and said angrily: "So, from the beginning, to build an official trading market, we must create a market management department."

"Market Management Department, what is this?"

Zhu Biao suddenly looked at Xiao Han in confusion, why did such a word suddenly come out?

"Since there is a trading market, the Trading Management Department is indispensable. The original intention of creating this department is to prevent someone from deliberately raising commodity prices and shorting the market."

"The pricing of commodities can only be set by the Transaction Management Department."

"Because only in this way can the prices of goods be transparent and the people will not be cheated."

"Also, we must strictly control the products and eliminate all inferior products. This can also ensure that the rights and interests of the people will not be infringed."

"And that's the Transaction Management Division."

Afterwards, Xiao Han thought for a moment, then looked at Zhu Biao and continued: "To put it simply, unless you become the emperor, otherwise, according to the character of our old man, the official trading market, which is completely controlled by the imperial court, will not be able to do so for the rest of his life. I don’t want to be born, so I found another way to let merchants flow into the trading market, but merchants can’t decide on the products and prices.” “I understand.”

"That's what you call double security."

"Both merchants and ordinary people can receive protection from the imperial court."

"After all, with the Transaction Management Department you mentioned, even if it is not an official trading market, it is just a private transaction, and people can compare prices by themselves, thus completely correcting the trend of raising prices based on the ground!"

"As for merchants, although there will be various restrictions, they can also use the trading market to expand the scale of their operations, from south to north, without hindrance, achieving what you call small profits but quick turnover."

Zhu Biao couldn't help but clap his hands and cheer.

"clever."

Xiao Han looked at Zhu Biao and gave a thumbs up, then smiled and said: "Business will only happen where there are people, and the more people he knows, the wider his circle will be, and the bigger the business will be. But how to realize the understanding between people depends on the trading market."

Moreover, there is no need to worry about merchants getting bigger. After all, by then, all old and new currencies will be in the hands of the court, and the economy of the Ming Dynasty will always be in the hands of the court, not the hands of these merchants.

But for merchants in ancient times, it was impossible to see through it.

Moreover, even if you can see clearly, so what?

Still the same sentence, one hair can move the whole body.

This is equivalent to even if the new currency is boycotted by the whole people, as long as one merchant uses the new currency, it will inevitably cause a chain reaction in the market. Coupled with the strong support and deterrence of the court, it will only take a few more years. Time can also complete the replacement of old and new.

"Ah."

"I'll get this done as soon as possible."

Zhu Biao, who had sorted everything out, looked at Xiao Han again and asked with a smile: "What about the name of the new currency?"

"Well, it's up to the old man to decide."

Xiao Han shrugged and pointed upward, meaning that in the Ming Dynasty, it was not their turn to have the final say, there were still people above.

But according to Zhu Yuanzhang's urine properties, the new currency is probably called Ming Dynasty Baobao. Anyway, that's what Xiao Han thinks.

"Well, let's decide then."

"In the spring of next year, starting from Yingtian, new currencies will be issued, a trading market will be opened, and a trading management department will be established."

Zhu Biao clenched his fists lightly, a flash of expectation flashed in his eyes.

"Well, let's not talk about that for now."

Xiao Han glanced at the stove, then turned to look at Zhu Biao and said: "Clear the division of labor. You go and bake pancakes for the old man. After all, the old man needs big pancakes every meal. I'll cook the food. Hurry up and don't wait for anyone. Everyone is here, but the food is not ready yet.”

"Row."

Zhu Biao, who had solved the problem, was full of energy and rolled up his sleeves, ready to work hard in the small kitchen.

But for a moment, Zhu Biao froze on the spot, then turned his head and looked at Xiao Han with a little embarrassment and asked: "How do you bake the cake?"

"?"

A big question mark flashed across Xiao Han's forehead, and Zhu Biao was choked and couldn't say a word.

Is this the fuck here to help?
It’s not helpful!

"Don't look at me like that. I've never cooked before. Why don't you teach me?"

Zhu Biao still looked at Xiao Han with some embarrassment.

"With you, I'm really convinced!"

Xiao Han glared at Zhu Biao fiercely.

As everyone knows, at the door of the small kitchen, Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma's eyes were a little bit dumbfounded.

Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang was still lying on the couch, but because he was old and worried about state affairs, he couldn't sleep as long as he could. He got up after a while, and then came to the small kitchen. But as soon as he arrived at the door, he heard Xiao Han and Zhu Biao was discussing the reform of the currency trading system, so he did not go into the kitchen.

"We were originally wondering when the boss had cooked. It took him a long time to cook. It turns out that he was still learning and selling now."

Afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and shook his head and said, "What a loss, we thought that the boss went to learn a few dishes and prepared them for you to try."

"Haha, who's father is like you? You're a hands-off shopkeeper and leave everything to your son. You're already so busy that you're going to learn how to cook. How dare you show your teeth."

Queen Ma glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang angrily, and immediately defended Zhu Biao.

"That's filial piety from the boss."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled proudly.

"Then his father is not sensible either."

Queen Ma curled her lips again.

However, the bickering between the two couples was already a daily occurrence and was nothing. Besides, Zhu Yuanzhang was famous for his ear-raking. After a while, he had to give in.

"Okay, okay, in two days, we will go back to court and exchange your precious son for you."

Sure enough, after a while, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, but then he looked at the kitchen and smiled: "However, since we became the emperor, Feng Xue, this brat, has never called me "old man" again. "

When he said this, Zhu Yuanzhang felt inexplicably emotional. Before he proclaimed himself emperor, the person Xiao Han called the most was the old man. He hadn't heard of him in several years, but suddenly, he felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy.

"You are still the emperor. Even if Feng Xue is escaping, you still have to keep your temper. After all, this child Feng Xue has cherished his life since he was a child."

Queen Ma also shook her head helplessly.

The emperor is always different, and although Xiao Han and Zhu Biao often quarrel now, when Zhu Biao becomes emperor, Xiao Han and Zhu Biao will also seem to be a little bit different.

Moreover, this has nothing to do with anything else. Just the monarch and his ministers are already an insurmountable gap.

"Emperor, Emperor"

Zhu Yuanzhang murmured a few words softly, then sighed and said no more.

"Your Majesty, the Queen."

"His Royal Highness King Qin, His Highness King Jin, His Highness King Yan, and Miss Wang are all at the door."

At this time, Wang Jinghong came to Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma and bowed.

"Well, it's quite early. Let them come in quickly."

Only then did Zhu Yuanzhang come back to his senses. Then he looked at Wang Jinghong and waved his hands and said, "Don't freeze."

"According to the order."

Wang Jinghong bowed and retreated again.

"Minmin, why are you with Lao Er and the others?"

But a strange color flashed in Queen Ma's eyes, and then she looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked.

"I don't know, maybe I met him."

"However, we know that based on their personalities, they are destined to fight."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and shook his head.

By the way, that Miss Wang is called Minmin Timur, Wang Baobao's sister.

That is, the future Princess of Qin selected by Zhu Yuanzhang for King Zhu Chong of Qin.

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