Chapter 121: The Discussion of Paper Money
Fang Yizhi looked at the tap flame gun in his hand with some embarrassment, which only required engine and flint.
"This gun was made by the minister."
Zhu Youlang said with a little displeasure: "Is there anything wrong with this gun?" ”
"It stands to reason that it can meet His Majesty's requirements, but the minister heard that he wanted to have this kind of gun, and he was more proficient in the minister's system, so the minister wanted to buy and sell it."
Zhu Youlang played for a moment and said: "Make this gun as soon as possible, the national chaos is like this, and it can't be delayed any longer." ”
Fang Yizhi immediately bowed his head and said, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”
On the same day, Zhu Youlang inspected all aspects of Guozijian one by one, and even sat down with some scholars to discuss the current civil affairs.
That night, Zhu Youlang returned with a gloomy face, it turned out that Zhu Youlang learned from those Confucians that Zhu Youlang did not understand those Confucians, especially in the suppression of bandits, the ruthlessness of the squire.
You must know that at this time, there are still many squires who have been sold to the mine to mine, and most of those people have their own small circles, if it weren't for the rebellion at this time, they would have fought to the death with Zhu Youlang.
However, Zhu Youlang learned from it that with the blessing of a whip law and the examination law, the economy has been effective, especially the refinement of taxation and the lifting of the ban on the shipbuilding industry, not only allowed to go to the sea to do business, but also allowed them to have large ships with more than two masts.
Zhu Youlang, who returned to the line, began to look at the details of the issuance of banknotes in the Song Yuan Dynasty and the early Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youlang is not an economist, but he understands that over-issuance will depreciate the banknotes.
Looking at the depreciation of the Ming treasure banknotes from the early to the middle of the Ming Dynasty, we can see that the issuance of paper banknotes is not arbitrary, but if it is not issued, it will be detrimental to the economy under the impact of the silver standard.
After thinking about it for a night, Zhu Youlang still decided to issue paper money, even if he could not establish a modern paper money monetary system, but he also had to learn from the Song and Yuan dynasties and establish an ancient paper money system.
Early in the morning, just when Zhu Youlang was thinking about calling the cabinet ministers to discuss the issuance of banknotes, Ding Siliang brought a piece of news that surprised him, and Ma Jixiang returned with several ships of gold and silver.
"You see, Ma Jixiang is really a god." After a long time, Zhu Youlang said with admiration.
You must know that Zhu Youlang sent Ma Jixiang to Annan, just to want an introduction, and he would not concentrate on Ma Jixiang's life or death, but he knew that Ma Jixiang still brought a surprise unexpectedly.
As soon as Zhu Youlang's words fell, Qu Shiyun and others came from the side hall, you must know that the place where the cabinet office is on the side, Zhu Youlang ordered, and Qu Shiyun and others came quickly.
"Wechen bow down, long live my emperor, long live." Qu Shiyun and the others knelt down and said in unison.
Seeing Qu Shiyun and the others smiling, Zhu Youlang understood that they had also received the news that Ma Jixiang had returned with countless gold, silver and jewelry.
"Gentlemen." Zhu Youlang forcibly held back a smile, and said with an important face: "Ma Jixiang's matter, let it go first, I called you here, there is an important matter for the country to discuss." ”
Seeing this, Qu Shiyun and others immediately looked at Zhu Youlang with a sincere face, Zhu Youlang saw this, took a deep breath, and took out a copy of his thoughts about banknotes.
"Take it and give it to your lords." Zhu Youlang handed over the things to Ding Siliang.
After a while, everyone got Zhu Youlang's idea plan documents, and they all fell into deep thought, first, there was an example of the depreciation of treasure banknotes, and second, at that time, Zhu Youlang asked them to carefully read the information about paper money in the Song and Yuan dynasties, and they also felt that the depreciation of this thing could be avoided.
Zhu Youlang was not in a hurry, he quietly waited for Qu Shiyun and others to reply.
After a long time, Qu Shiyun, who was quite familiar with Erguang, opened his voice and said: "Your Majesty, the minister still thinks that it is better to talk about this matter before recovering the Ming Dynasty." ”
As soon as Qu Shiyun opened his voice, Zhu Tianlin immediately answered: "Your Majesty, Elder Qu is right, at this time, we should concentrate on driving the Tartars north and then talk about other things." ”
Seeing this, Yan Qiheng frowned and said: "Your Majesty, there are two sides to the examples, and the re-issuance of treasure banknotes, the minister's view of treasure banknotes will not be of much benefit to the country, but it may cause the commercial sales to fall into chaos again." ”
"If it is not beneficial to the court, the minister still thinks that it is better to issue a temporary ribbon." Lu Daqi also replied cautiously.
Zhu Youlang stared at Huang Shijun and Wu Bing: "What about you." ”
When Huang Shijun heard this, he pondered for a moment and said: "Taizu sent treasure money, and soon after the treasure money depreciated, until today, people use this to wipe their butts, Your Majesty, although this statement is indecent, but it is so." ”
Speaking of this, Huang Shijun looked at Qu Shiyun and the others: "Once this banknote is like the previous treasure banknote, it is better not to send it." ”
Wu Bing and Zhu Youlang still looked over, as Wu Bing, who had the lightest qualifications, generally rarely spoke, but at this time, seeing Zhu Youlang like this, he thought about it and said: "Your Majesty, the court acts only to consider whether it is beneficial to the people and the country. ”
Seeing Wu Bingmohu's unclear answer, Zhu Youlang smiled and said, "What Wu Aiqing said is reasonable. ”
"The minister thinks so."
"Then issue banknotes." When Qu Shiyun spoke, Zhu Youlang's face immediately became firm.
In fact, from the heart, Qu Shiyun and others did not want Zhu Youlang to issue treasure banknotes, but in Zhu Youlang's example of Song and Yuan, they could not find a firm reason to oppose it.
Qu Shiyun thought for a while, and said in a slightly puzzled tone: "Could it be that Your Majesty has found a way to crack the treasure banknote." ”
"I don't know much about paper money." Zhu Youlang looked away, but said firmly: "But I know very well that the appropriate amount of paper money is beneficial to the country and the people, and it is worth it." ”
Seeing this, Qu Shiyun and the others were speechless, but when they wanted to refute, Zhu Youliang said in a tone that could not be objected to.
"Banknotes are meant to be issued, but they are not the same as treasure money."
After a while, Qu Shiyun and the others looked at Zhu Youlang helplessly and said: "Your Majesty, what can you think about, although Weichen is not talented and high, he can participate in the council." ”
Seeing that Qu Shiyun responded to his half-understood answer, Zhu Youlang smiled and said: "I thought, after this banknote is issued, where will it circulate, if everyone uses this banknote, then it can make this banknote work." ”
Qu Shiyun and the others looked at Zhu Youlang with puzzled expressions, they hoped that Zhu Youlang could give a reason that was enough to convince them.
"I have decided that the tax collection of paper money, the purchase and sale of official money, and the army's silver and other court expenditures will be sent and received by paper money."
As soon as Zhu Youlang's words came out, Qu Shiyun and others were shocked.
"Your Majesty, no." Qu Shiyun was the first to shout.
Huang Shijun knew well that the old fritters who were secrets of civil officials immediately answered: "Your Majesty, if such a banknote cannot be used as silver, it will be a mess." ”
"Yes." Zhu Tianlin retorted: "Your Majesty, if the people don't believe in this thing, then the country will be in chaos. ”
"You're thinking too much." Zhu Youlang looked away and said: "This thing is just a paper that is strongly recognized by the court as valuable, as long as it is in moderation, as long as the court has prestige, the people will be happy to accept him." The latest chapter of "Late Tomorrow's Claw Book House" is free to read for the first time.