Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 67 Anti-counterfeiting packaging!

Huaianfang, Wangxing Tower!
  On the 26th, congratulations on Su Guiyuan’s promotion!

Invitations were sent everywhere within one day, mostly to neighbors, colleagues and friends of my father over the years.

The Ming Dynasty was newly established, and all kinds of wastes were prospered. Emperor Hongwu was worried that there seemed to be a lack of money everywhere.

But when I really get to know the people in the capital, I find that although it has not yet reached the point where the flowers are becoming more and more eye-catching, there is no shortage of all kinds of materials. Many restaurants don't seem to have anything special from the outside, but once you enter, they are something special.

after all.

Not long after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Hongwu ordered the wealthy people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Southeast and other places, as well as tens of thousands of households related to the "rebel Zhang Shicheng", to move to the capital and around his hometown of Fengyang.

All the relevant craftsmen's households were broken up and reorganized, placed in prisons in various places, and incorporated into craftsmen.

This kind of migration happens almost every year, which makes the capital city more and more prosperous.

Wangxing Tower is located in Huaianfang.

Although it is not a top-notch prosperous place, it is still barely on the table.

For Su Guiyuan, booking such a place cost half of his family wealth.

After settling on a restaurant.

Mother and father went out to send invitations.

And there are only a few days left.

Su Guiyuan spent more time thinking about the banknotes.

He started to write and draw again, not knowing what he was drawing. Su Xian only glanced at it briefly and then quickly looked away because it made him dizzy.

There were some subtle things that made Su Xian feel a little picky.

When it comes to carving, my father seems to be very skilled at drawing, and he is able to pick up all kinds of complex patterns at his fingertips.

Su Xian had seen her father do this for several days in a row.

"Do you still want to change the appearance of the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes?"

"No, I'm just thinking about improving the material and adding some anti-counterfeiting marks. I'm thinking about how these complex patterns can be better integrated into the banknotes and make them impossible to be counterfeited."

Su Guiyuan also knew that it was impossible to completely ban counterfeiting. After all, those who forged banknotes were not even afraid of beheading, so he could only increase the technical difficulty.

"Also, as I told you before, the production process of treasure banknotes must also be improved. The inferior banknotes that will mold and rot in two years must be improved. Otherwise, it will not even be possible to pass the time limit, let alone the people. Trusted.”

This is true, Su Xian nodded.

Sudden.

He thought of something, "Dad, this Ming Dynasty treasure note, I remember you said before that it was made from the skin of sangma?"

"Yes, mix it a little bit, so that the banknotes will be harder..."

"How about..." Su Xian frowned, "Try adding a little cotton?"

"Cotton?" Su Guiyuan was puzzled, "Is this possible?"

"Think about it, isn't the mulberry linen too rough? You said it's a bit hard and likes to get moldy... But if cotton is mixed in, it will at least make it a little softer. Besides, our cotton clothes will last for several years. It’s not a problem, even if it gets moldy and stays in the sun, it’ll be fine.”

Su Xian seemed to remind Su Guiyuan.

"Yeah, why didn't I think of that!"

Su Xian pouted, of course you didn't expect that.

In fact, large-scale cotton cultivation began in the Southern Song Dynasty. Although it was probably popular at this time, it was still relatively expensive.

Bao Chao Ti Si did not even think of buying cotton as a material.

"What you are talking about is indeed worth trying. If the material can be changed, then my Ming Dynasty banknotes will not last long."

Su Guiyuan was a little surprised, and seemed to be afraid of forgetting, so he wrote it on the paper in advance.

"in addition……"

Su Xian came up with another idea, "If this banknote is made, we still have to think about packaging... If we can convince His Majesty to change the new look, we have to think about how to make it more gorgeous."

"Something like gold thread, silver thread, etc... Even if it's not gold or silver, we have to find a way to turn it into that."

"Your majesty has a dream and receives revelation from heaven. When you wake up, the treasure banknote is lying next to your majesty. It is a blessing from heaven."

"There are also Yiguan and Wubaiwen. No matter how you say it, there must be a corresponding gap and corresponding value, so that you can go out and convince the people."

"When the time comes, publicity should be promoted from the perspective of the people. For example, precious things like gold and silver wires are added to make it easier to carry and use. Even if it is carried in the arms, it is not easy for thieves to steal copper coins and silver coins. Touch it or something like that!”

Su Guiyuan was stunned for a moment. Isn't this deception?
  but……

good idea!
  While thinking about it, he asked his son to continue to be clever.

Su Xian added a few more words, which were basically some clever tricks. Use them when you can, and throw them away when you don't.

Su Guiyuan took this opportunity to write and draw again.

……

Finally, it’s time for the promotion banquet.

Wangxing Tower.

Although Su Guiyuan had made up his mind, when he stood on this bustling street and looked at the prosperous three-story restaurant in front of him, he still couldn't help but sigh...

"I spent half of my remaining wealth to be able to rent the second floor of this restaurant. Alas! I don't know if this is a celebration for my father's promotion or a sin."

“You can make money only if you know how to spend money!”

Su Xian disagreed. In his opinion, if he used some of the methods of later generations, there would be absolutely no problem in becoming rich and powerful, not to mention being the best in the world.

But, now is not the time. today.

Su Guiyuan wore the newly bought clothes for the first time in a long time. Wu Xiu and Su Xian also have a certain style, and of course it is not a fancy dress.

It's still fabric, simply cut.

But despite this, people rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles. Su Xian himself made some simple suggestions on the cuffs and waist based on the opinions of later generations, and then the cuffs and waist were no longer as baggy as ordinary fabrics, but became somewhat energetic.

"Hey, Su Tiju is here, come upstairs quickly!"

Not long after the family of three stood in the restaurant, the waiter came up to them with a happy face.

Su Guiyuan couldn't sigh anymore. At this time, he felt sorry for some money, but he would not back down.

After all, anyone who can open a restaurant here will not give him a refund.

As soon as I entered the restaurant...

The eyes around him suddenly looked around, and Su Xian himself even saw a few familiar faces. When he thought about it carefully, they were the ones who came to the house to give gifts when his father was promoted.

"Brother Su! Haha, congratulations! You're really here..."

Su Guiyuan originally thought that no one would come. After all, his reputation in the past few days had taken a turn for the worse. It was no secret that he offended the prime minister just a few days after taking office.

If there are a few here, it's already a good friendship.

"Brother Li, I didn't expect you to be here. Let's go upstairs quickly. I'm short on money, but I want to make you laugh."

Being able to see his old friends, Su Guiyuan obviously no longer cares about money as much as before, and he was about to pull him upstairs.

however……

"Haha...Brother Su, you go up first, and I will wait here for a while. You are now a famous person in Zhongshu Province. You may have friends with many important people. There is no reason for me to go up first."

As he spoke, he hurriedly backed away, "I came here today just to take a look... Hehe, take a look..."

Su Guiyuan was stunned for a moment. He just froze in place. The warm smile on his face slowly disappeared. There was only an outstretched hand, as if he still wanted to save it...

"Brother Li, you..."

There was no need to say more. He smiled bitterly, waved his hand, and took Su Xian upstairs.

Arriving on the second floor, he looked at the empty space and sighed slowly, as expected.

But no one even came to the nearest neighbors on weekdays.

Before setting it up, although I had some scruples, I thought that based on the actual situation, I would at least have two tables, but I didn’t expect...

"Just wait, it's only morning now, not noon yet."

My mother comforted me.

Su Guiyuan didn't have many friends in the officialdom. She knew this. In addition to the recent events, it was normal for no one to come.

Su Guiyuan sighed, but didn't say anything, so he could only wait.

however.

It's almost noon and no one has come yet.

Even below, there were faint sounds one after another.

"Oh, let me tell you, Lao Li, you are really shrewd. You guessed everything right. You almost followed him up just now. I am afraid I scared you?"

The sound was loud and seemed to be made on purpose.

"Haha..." Only an embarrassed laugh was heard.

"She has a delicate heart. After all, Su Guiyuan offended the Prime Minister and made his son not go to Guozi School. But within a few days, that boy went to the main hall!"

"Where is the main hall? That is the place where the emperor's prince studies. Tsk tsk, he can't reach the sky in one step. But unfortunately, I heard that the people from the pro-military captain's mansion arrested him again and took him to the court. How many tricks are there in this, you know? How can I stand aside so easily in official circles?"

"So it's a Linglong Heart. Are you here today? Tathagata!"

"Have you reached the second floor? If you get there..."

"Afterwards, if the situation looks good, you can make up any excuses and go up to reminisce about the past. If the situation turns bad, just turn around and run away."

"Hahaha...you hit Brother Li's idea..."

The group laughed, and then heard an angry voice.

"Are you talking about me? Which one of you doesn't think so? You are all struggling in the officialdom, and no one is cautious and walking on thin ice!"

"Forget it, let's not say more... But looking at it like this, everyone can guess that the power of the pro-military captain's mansion is more terrifying than his son going to the main hall..."

The sounds below are getting louder and louder.

Su Guiyuan clenched his fists tightly.

Maybe he didn't want to embarrass himself in front of his son.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly looked at Su Xian.

There was a hint of helplessness and a hint of seriousness in his expression.

"Whether you believe it or not, my father actually has some friends in the officialdom!"

Su Xian's eyes widened.

But his next sentence seemed to blurt out with a hint of shame.

"It's just... not in the capital."

(End of this chapter)