Yanzhou, the state pastoral office.

Cao Cao, Xi Zhicai, Xun Yu, Xun You, and Cheng Yu and others all sat in the small world of gourd tattoos in the study.

Xi Zhicai's expression was calm, and he said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Lord, Wang Lei's issuance of paper money has been circulated throughout Jizhou. Due to the prosperity of Jizhou's commerce, it has also had a great impact on Yanzhou. Now, the paper money implemented in Jizhou has begun to circulate in Yanzhou, which is simply unstoppable. ”

Xun Yu said in a deep voice: "Wang Lei's move is probably harboring evil intentions. ”

"It doesn't have to harbor evil intentions, but it certainly has a purpose." Cheng Yu said in a deep voice: "Wang Lei has always been cunning, and he does things very deeply and purposefully. Just like when he held the conference on Taoism and martial arts, in a short period of time, he was in Jizhou and obtained countless talents, and then enriched these talents to all counties and counties in Jizhou, making Jizhou a great rule. Now, the implementation of paper money may also have a purpose. This matter should not be underestimated. ”

Xun You frowned and said slowly: "According to the current investigation, there are indeed many benefits to the circulation of paper money. With Jizhou's paper money, you don't have to go out with heavy items such as gold and silver, which is very convenient and conducive to the development of commerce. As for the deep purpose, it has not yet been discovered. ”

Cao Cao took out a piece of paper money, rubbed it, felt the smoothness and willfulness of the paper money, and suddenly asked: "Can this kind of paper money be imitated?" ”

"Difficult!"

Xi Zhicai shook his head gently, and his eyes were quite pity.

If it can be imitated, things will be easy to do.

Xun Yu also said: "This kind of paper is very different from Caihou paper, and it is several times better than Caihou paper." I've asked the papermakers who make it, and they can't make it or even know how it's made. Moreover, the pattern on the paper money is also very interesting, and if you look closely, there is a king character hidden in the pattern, looming, and it is difficult to imitate. ”

The hidden Wang character in the pattern is the effect created by Wang Lei using a three-dimensional drawing.

If you look closely, you will find the word 'king'.

In later generations, it was easy to imitate, but in this era, it is almost impossible.

Cao Cao took a deep breath and asked, "Wang Lei's move, what should we do?" ”

Xi Zhicai said: "It's better to be sparse than blocked, and the only way to let paper money circulate." However, the paper money flowing into Yanzhou must not be too much, especially the paper money in the hands of the government. Once there is a war between Jizhou and Yanzhou, when the time comes, the people of Jizhou can exchange the paper money unilaterally, but the people of Yanzhou cannot exchange it, and Yanzhou will immediately fall into chaos. ”

Xun You's expression was serious, and he continued: "The words of the military advisor make sense, just imagine, when the paper money is unblocked." Suddenly, one day, Jizhou and Yanzhou were at war, the border was blocked, and Jizhou abolished paper money and exchanged it for another paper money. At that time, Wang Lei could exchange it for the people of Jizhou, but what about the people and merchants of Yanzhou? This must be done with caution. ”

Cao Cao frowned and said, "This is very difficult to operate!" ”

Xi Zhicai said helplessly: "This is something that can't be helped, it must be done." Wang Lei's move is very powerful. ”

Cao Cao said: "Military advisor, you have to worry about this matter, you must handle it carefully. ”

"No!"

Xi Zhicai nodded, and his eyes were unprecedentedly dignified. Jizhou's issuance of paper money has put endless pressure on Yanzhou.

Cao Cao's eyes were sharp, and he commanded: "In addition to being vigilant about paper money, I will also order the spies in Ye County to be sure to get the paper-making technology in hand." With the means of papermaking, it is much easier to operate again. ”

"No!"

Everyone nodded, but they were not optimistic.

Paper money is Wang Lei's lifeblood, how can it be so easy to obtain.

……

Chang'an, the underworld wife of Major General Li Ru's mansion.

In the study, Li Ru held the information from Jizhou in his hand, and his eyes were cold. Li Ru sat in Chang'an and did not send troops to attack the surrounding places, but he always paid attention to the situation in the states of the world. Especially Yanzhou, Jizhou and Youzhou, these three states are very close to Chang'an, and it is easy to have wars.

"Paper money is really a nice object. Wang Lei, Wang Lei, you can really toss, there are so many things in your head. In addition to poems and words, stir-fried vegetables and paper money are all pioneering moments, and I really want to dig out your brain to take a look. ”

Li Ru's eyes flashed with a cold light.

The more arrogant Wang Lei is, the more unhappy Li Ru is.

It's just that Li Ru has no way to take Wang Lei. Don't look at Li Ru taking over Dong Zhuo's power, but Dong Zhuo, Li Dao, Guo Yan and others were killed, which had a great impact on Xiliang's power. Moreover, Dong Huang gradually grew up, and there was gradually a gap between him and Dong Huang.

Li Ru's eyes narrowed, and suddenly, a bright light appeared in his eyes.

In my heart, I already have a plan.

"Someone!"

Li Ru gave an order, and a soldier immediately walked in.

"Please Cai Yong for a visit." Li Ru commanded.

The soldier bowed and retreated, and about half an hour, Cai Yong came to Li Ru's room. Cai Yong bowed and said respectfully: "The old man has occasionally felt cold and unwell recently, please Haihan." ”

Li Ru smiled and asked Cai Yong to sit down, and said, "It's okay, the boss should pay attention to his body." Only when there is a mainstay like the boss in the DPRK can the country be in peace and stability for a long time. ”

At this time, the court officials were very weak.

After Wang Yun, Huangfu Song and others were killed, most of the officials loyal to the emperor chose to lie dormant and did not dare to come forward openly. Cai Yong was loyal to the emperor, but he preferred neutrality.

After Cai Yong sat down, he said: "The adults have praised it falsely, and the old man is ashamed to be ashamed." ”

Li Ru changed his words and said: "Boss, have you ever heard of the paper money recently implemented in Jizhou? ”

"Paper money, what paper money?"

Cai Yong had a puzzled look on his face, and he didn't know at all.

Li Ru took out a piece of paper money, handed it to Cai Yong's hand, and said, "Take a look, my lord, this paper money is very well made." Such paper can also be used for writing. Moreover, the paper money implemented in Jizhou is also very useful for the prosperity of the Han Dynasty. ”

Cai Yong's mind turned, and he had already guessed Li Ru's thoughts, and said with a smile: "My lord is reasonable, this kind of paper is indeed very useful." ”

Li Ru's heart was slightly cold, and he said directly: "I plan to ask the boss to send an envoy to Jizhou with a festival, and let Wang Lei enter the recipe for making paper." In this way, Jizhou is very fortunate, and the world is very fortunate! ”

Cai Yong had a smile on his face, and he secretly despised it in his heart.

Asking Wang Lei to sacrifice the recipe for making paper is simply robbing Wang Lei's life, which is an open robbery, and it is impossible to complete it. However, Cai Yong saw Li Ru's eyes narrowed slightly, and thought of the officials who were executed in the court before yesterday, so he had to agree and replied: "Your Excellency has an order, Cai Yong will definitely go all out." ”

Li Ru said with a smile: "I am looking forward to it in Chang'an, waiting for news from the boss." ”

"Farewell to the old man!"

Cai Yong got up to leave, and Li Ru quickly asked people to draw up an edict in the name of the Son of Heaven and asked Wang Lei to hand over the recipe for making paper. Li Ru has already seen the benefits of paper money, and once paper money is promoted, countless benefits will definitely be obtained.