Han ride

Chapter 388 Coins
"We have to give it a try." Li Xin thought for a while and said, "It is secondary for us to make money, and what is more important is to spend money to make money! Let the common people know that we are recruiting the Northern Army." It is not an easy matter to replace copper coins with silver coins , but Li Xin is still going to give it a try.

"Although melting these silver coins may make some money, as long as there is more silver, it doesn't matter much. As long as the currency is strong, it doesn't matter much." Shi Yuan thought for a while and said.

"In fact, what I want to do most is to issue banknotes. All gold and silver will be nationalized, and only banknotes will be circulated among the people." Li Xin shook his head and said.Issuing banknotes is his ultimate goal, but issuing banknotes at the current stage is probably unlikely.

"Jiaozi?" Shi Yuanzhi, the boss with his eyes wide open, waved his hands again and again. It's not like this kind of Jiaozi has been issued before, but in the end it was resisted by everyone. This thing is purely grabbing things from the hands of ordinary people , how can ordinary people do it?

"Of course I wouldn't do such a wicked thing." Li Xin said quickly.It is undeniable that Jiaozi is very convenient to use now, but if this thing is issued too casually, and an irresponsible emperor meets an irresponsible emperor, in order to plunder a large amount of wealth, he desperately issues currency, and finally causes financial collapse. The world is in chaos.The issuance of banknotes is not a simple matter. Li Xin may be able to control the number of such things issued, but the future emperor will not be sure.

What's more, the reputation of this thing has been rotten on the street, and those merchants and ordinary people don't accept this kind of banknotes at all.Even some officials are like this.It is simply difficult for Li Xin to issue banknotes.

"Although the emperor promised us to recruit the Northern Army to dig mines, he definitely doesn't want us to mint coins and circulate them in the Central Plains!" Shi Yuanzhi immediately calmed down when he heard that Li Xin didn't plan to make friends.He has calculated well, if it continues like this, as long as Li Xin fights steadily, he will definitely win the world in the end.If Jiaozi is printed, I am afraid that Li Xin's reputation will also deteriorate. The people in the Central Plains do not want a master who scrapes the land.

"Yeah." Li Xin nodded, the minting of silver coins and silver are two different concepts.It is very difficult to get Chongzhen to agree.But if this is not the case, Li Xin's influence can only be in the military.To infiltrate the world, so that Li Xin can easily win the hearts of the people of the world, the first thing to do is to start with coins.

"I'm afraid it will be very difficult to ask the emperor to agree!" Shi Yuan shook his head, Emperor Chongzhen was not stupid, although he could not pay Li Xin's food and salary, it was a bit difficult to agree to let Li Xin mint coins.

"Actually, in the Tang Dynasty, the emperor also ordered the frontier governors to mint coins themselves, right?" Li Xin said suddenly.These years, during the long winter in Mobei, besides training soldiers, Li Xin also read a lot of books to increase his knowledge.Although I come from the era of the explosion of knowledge in later generations, with the improvement of status, it is better to accumulate more in governing the world.Among the ancients, there are also many things worth learning from.

"My lord, what happened to the Jiedushi later?" Shi Yuanzhi revealed a hint of mystery at the corner of his mouth.

Li Xin's face turned red. After Tang Xuanzong's Tianbao, because of the warlord's separatism, those Jiedu envoys were like a party of princes, and they were like a small court in the local area. The Tang Central Committee also existed in name only.Emperor Chongzhen was also a smart man, how could he not understand this?Although what Li Xin said was simple, Chongzhen probably would not agree.

"My lord, in fact, the matter of making money privately has become a public matter. Isn't it the same in the local area? My lord can distribute silver coins privately, and then order the seven major families of Shanxi merchants to promote it together. At that time, even if it is The emperor knows, and there is nothing he can do about it." Shi Yuanzhi said very simply: "Everyone is doing this now, will the emperor specifically trouble our family?"

Li Xin nodded, then shook his head again. To be honest, according to Li Xin's current strength, although he can't sweep the entire world, it is still possible to occupy most of the country.It's just that the Ming Dynasty ruled the world for more than 200 years, and Emperor Chongzhen was still the ruler of the world. Li Xin's army at this time was a rebellion.Therefore, no matter what Li Xin did, he was cautious and did not dare to fall out with Chongzhen publicly.

"By the way, my lord, I heard that Wu Sangui is coming recently." Shi Yuanzhi said suddenly: "You would never have thought, what is this guy doing here?"

"He's not staying in Shanhaiguan, what is he doing in Beijing?" Li Xin asked curiously.

"Training soldiers." Shi Yuan said with a straight smile: "Recently, a man named Yang Sichang came out of the imperial court. He told His Majesty the Emperor that he believed that the strength of my conscripting the Northern Army was obtained through training, so he wanted to train an elite soldier. It is said that Wu Sangui has a deep understanding of the essence of Guanning army training, and he is going to select elite soldiers from the Beijing camp for training. So Emperor Chongzhen said that Wu Sangui was transferred here."

"How many troops are there in the Jingying now?" Li Xin was taken aback when he heard this. The city of Beijing is naturally guarded by the Imperial Forest Army, but what is more important is the Jingying. It is said that it is the most elite part of the entire Ming Dynasty, with countless elite soldiers and strong generals.

"According to the news from Cao Sanxi, there are only about 6 people, less than 10." Shi Yuanzhi said disdainfully: "It seems that the Beijing camp is very powerful, but since Hongwu, the number of people in the Beijing camp has been constantly increasing. The peak of the Taizu period exceeded 40, and now it is 10 in name, but only 6 in reality. And most of these people are the children of Jingzhong Xungui, even Zhou Yi also hung a Position."

"Even someone like Zhou Yi can find a job, and he can imagine the quality of the Beijing camp." After hearing this, Li Xin shook his head.Thinking about it, the Beijing camp is stationed in the capital, the salary is high and the treatment is good, and there is no danger.Naturally, it is a good place for the children of meritorious families to be gilded.How could Zhou Yi not go?

"It's such a pity. Back then, the Jingshi Jingying was also called the three major battalions, including the Five Army Battalion, the Shenshu Camp, and the Shenji Battalion. The Five Army Battalions were divided into the Central Army, the left and right tucks, and the left and right sentries. The Shenshu Battalion consisted of three Composed of thousands of cavalry, it is divided into five divisions, which are in charge of the emperor's flag, public clothes, golden drums for military battles, and imperial treasures. There are four divisions in the army, and three divisions in each of the Ye and sentry, which are in charge of guns, cannons and other firearms. There are also five thousand battalions under this battalion, who are in charge of practicing firearms and escorting the cavalry officers. Each of the three major battalions has an admiral Military ministers and commanders in command. Each army and each department has a battalion officer, commander-in-chief, commander-in-chief, inner minister, commander, and commander-in-chief. Hong Xishi ordered one military minister to be the prime minister of the three battalions. In normal times, the Five Army Battalion practiced battalions, the Three Thousand Battalion practiced patrolling, and the Shenji Battalion practiced firearms. When the emperor himself conscripted, the three major battalions guarded the emperor's camp. Generally, the Shenji Battalion was on the outside, the cavalry was in the middle, and the infantry was in the inside. What a prestige it is, but now? It’s really interesting to add surveillance ministers, and let the eunuchs lead the army. How can the Beijing camp not be corrupted?” Shi Yuan stroked his beard and said Speaking of the history of the Beijing Camp, he kept shaking his head, obviously feeling sorry for the Beijing Camp.

"Now that Wu Sangui and Yang Sichang are training the Jingying, I really don't know what kind of effect it will have in the future?" Li Xin shook his head and said.

"Yang Sichang is quite capable. He is Yang He's son, and he is proficient in strategy. If he is allowed to train the Beijing camp, he might be able to train an elite army! And Wu Sangui is a young hero, extremely brave in battle. They have made a lot of contributions over the years, and Guan Ning's iron cavalry is also a rare cavalry, maybe the Jingying will be greatly improved in the hands of the two of them!" Shi Yuanzhi hesitated.

"Whether it will be successful or not, we will wait and see, but I think the possibility of success is very small." Li Xin thought for a while, and said: "The Beijing camp has been decayed, and most of them are children of aristocratic families. , Most of these people are honorable ministers behind them, whether they can endure hardship is one thing, if they are dissatisfied once, even Yang Sichang and Wu Sangui will suffer." Wu Sangui is a powerful figure. In the late Ming Dynasty, especially Hong Chengchou After surrendering to Jiannu, his Guanning Army became the most elite army in the Ming Dynasty. This army may have been a bit close to defeating Jiannu, but after surrendering to Jiannu, this army fought south and north for Jiannu. Shanhaiguan went all the way to Kunming Lake.It can be said to be very brave.Therefore, it can be seen that Wu Sangui still has some skills, but Li Xin is not optimistic about Yang Sichang.

"The Marquis of Zhengbei is here, and the Marquis of Zhengbei is here." At this time, a thin voice came, Li Xin and Shi Yuan looked straight, but saw the chief eunuch Wang Chengen, led by a personal soldier, coming slowly.He was full of smiles, and his pace was unhurried, unaffected by the troops training around him.In fact, he is already a figure under one person and above ten thousand people. The world is so big, where can Wang Chengen change his color.

"Your Majesty is here, this Marquis is so radiant! Please." To be honest, Li Xin has a good impression of Wang Chengen. The last person who accompanied Chongzhen to hang himself and lived and died with Chongzhen is rarely seen. The figures who intervene in the government are almost equivalent to Gao Lishi in the Tang Xuanzong period.

"Your Majesty, this is killing your servant." Naturally, Wang Chengen did not dare to put on airs in front of Li Xin, so he walked up to Li Xin in three steps at a time, and said, "The servant is following the emperor's order, please go to the school grounds."

"To the school grounds?" Li Xin looked at Wang Chengen curiously.

"Military minister Yang Sichang and guerrilla general Wu Sangui are preparing to train troops in the school grounds. Today is the first time. The emperor asked Hou Ye to lead a team of elite soldiers from the Northern Army to let those bastards see what is the elite of Ming Dynasty. No, let the servants come to invite Lord Hou." Wang Chengen smiled wryly.

"Oh, there is such a thing, so I want to see it." Li Xin was taken aback when he heard this, and glanced at Shi Yuanzhi, who also had a look of surprise on his face.He nodded towards Li Xin.

"In this case, Gao Meng, order three thousand elites, and go to the school with Benhou." Li Xin thought for a while, then whispered in Shi Yuanzhi's ear.After Shi Yuanzhi heard this, his expression froze for a moment, and a smile quickly appeared on the corner of his mouth. He touched his chest, shook his head at last, turned around and entered the tent again, and after a while, he took out a small bag, Before walking, you can still hear the sound of rushing.

"Master Hou, please!" Wang Chengen wondered why Li Xin wanted money, did Li Xin have very little money?He had heard that Li Xin was rich all over the world, but he himself didn't ask, but just looked at Li Xin with a smile.

"Eunuch Wang, I'll let you see something rare. Recently, I, Li Xin, was cheated once!" Li Xin raised the money bag in his hand, and the money bag was crackling, but there were many copper coins colliding with each other.

"Oh! The world is so big, who dares to lie to Lord Hou?" Wang Cheng'en suddenly regained his spirits. He didn't understand why anyone would dare to lie to Li Xin.

"Let's go, father-in-law, let's go!" At this time, Gao Meng had already gathered three thousand imperial guards, all of whom were in black armor and black helmets. Across the grasslands.I just don't know what the elite soldiers trained by Yang Sichang and Wu Sangui will look like.At that moment, Wang Chengen also lifted his spirits, and together with Li Xin led three thousand elites out of the camp.

"The soldiers under Lord Hou's command look extremely brave, even an old slave can see how elite they are! I don't know how to do it?" Wang Chengen was also riding a horse, looking at Li Xin with a smile.

"It's nothing more than orders and prohibitions, and clear rewards and punishments, which are more important than actual combat." Li Xin also said honestly.He is not from a professional background, nor is he a general. The so-called training of the army is just drawing on various experiences from the Internet in the era of knowledge explosion. Coupled with his willingness to invest, he has trained an elite soldier.

Wang Chengen just nodded, with a smile on his face, he didn't know whether he believed what Li Xin said, or didn't believe what Li Xin said, how can this person who can fight Wei Zhongxian's old bastard be a simple person? Just to the point where you don't show your emotions.

"Look, which army is this? It looks extremely powerful."

"It's far more powerful than Jingying."

"Marquis Zhengbei, hey! Marquis Zhengbei has actually entered the capital."

"Hmph! A wolfish ambition! You should be killed!"

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Li Xin's army quickly entered the capital and came towards the school grounds, but the black helmet and black armor, which was obviously different from the Ming army's equipment, immediately attracted the attention of passers-by.Along the way, everyone immediately talked about it.There are those who approve, those who are curious, those who disdain, and even those who scold.

"Master Hou, you don't have to worry about this kind of petty person." Wang Chengen's face was also not good-looking, no matter what kind of words he said, it would make both parties feel a little embarrassed.

"The world is so big, I, Li Xin, can't stop Yoyo's mouth!" Li Xin didn't take it seriously, he looked around, and suddenly his eyes fell on a sesame seed shop, and he took out a money bag from his arms , grabbed a dozen or so at random, handed them to the soldiers beside him, and said, "Go and buy two sesame seed cakes."

"Master Hou, our family has never entertained Lord Hou when we arrived in the capital. Although our family has no money, we are not poor enough to let Lord Hou eat sesame seed cakes!" Wang Chengen said slightly dissatisfied when he saw Li Xin go to buy sesame seed cakes.

"Li Xin is also used to being casual on the grassland. When he smelled the aroma of the sesame seed cakes, his stomach was full of gluttons, so he asked someone to buy it. What's more, let my father-in-law see how I was deceived later. Yes." Li Xin waved his hand and said.After Wang Chengen heard this, he was curious, so he naturally stopped asking. Instead, he waited with Li Xin for the arrival of the biscuits. He wanted to see what Li Xin was talking about deceiving.

"My lord, I only bought two sesame cakes." After a while, I saw the soldier coming with two sesame cakes full of anger.

"Then the money is probably only more than a dozen coins! Why did you just take two sesame cakes?" Wang Chengen looked at the soldier in surprise and said, "You won't encounter any profiteers!"

"I didn't meet any profiteers, it's just that they don't take our money." Li Xin took out a money bag from his arms, threw it to Wang Chengen, and said, "Elder-in-law, just look at the copper coins inside. It’s fine to use the money to recruit the army, and it’s fine to buy some military equipment, food and grass from the court, but the money was spent, but the money that was recovered turned out to be like this, all private money. Hey, what a loss.”

After Wang Chengen heard this, his complexion was not very good-looking. You don’t need to look at it. You just need to touch it to know that a lot of the money in the purse is private money. Yes, some copper coins can be cut in half easily, they are really as thin as white paper.Presumably Li Xin didn't check carefully, that's why such a thing happened.It's just that the money has been recovered, which is equivalent to suffering a big loss.

"Our family will definitely give Hou Ye an explanation for this matter." Wang Chengen was also furious for a while. In Daming, such private money is very popular now, and the people who use it are hard to guard against. Li Xin's army just came from the grassland. I heard that The exchange is also exchanged with silver and cloth, and copper coins are rarely used, and most of the trade in the grassland is controlled by the seven great families. Even if copper coins are used, the seven great families dare not deceive the tribes under Li Xin's command, but they have not reached the Central Plains. When you arrive in the capital, how can these people care about you, Li Xin? In the capital, you can hit a third-rank person by throwing a random stone. Some people say that there are not as many bastards in the Yongding River as there are officials in the capital.These businessmen are used to seeing many high-ranking officials and dignitaries, so how can they care about the barbarians from the grasslands? If they don't lie to these people, who will they lie to!It's just that after Li Xin found out that he had been duped, he stabbed the matter to himself, making himself embarrassing and embarrassing to follow behind, which made him very depressed.

"Forget it, let's stop this matter!" Li Xin shook his head and said, "Actually, father-in-law, this copper coin is very easy to counterfeit. If it's another coin, it's not sure." The corner of Li Xin's mouth showed A mysterious smile came.

"Oh. What coin?" Wang Chengen asked curiously.He wanted to hear Li Xin's suggestion.

(End of this chapter)