December 18, this day, is destined to leave a heavy mark in the annals of Jizhou.

Zhen Yan came to the state pastoral mansion in a hurry, and in his hand, he held the first paper money printed. For this piece of paper money, Zhen Yan and Wang Lei spent nearly half a year to get to today's results.

In the study, Wang Lei rubbed the paper money in his hand, looked at it carefully, and his eyes were full of satisfaction.

For this piece of paper money, Wang Lei, Zhen Yan and others have set up many anti-counterfeiting measures. Even, Wang Lei took great pains to construct a three-dimensional picture of the word 'Wang' in the pattern of paper money.

In addition to the word 'king', there are many hidden means.

It can be said that countless efforts have been poured into it.

Wang Lei flicked his sleeves and ordered: "Order Guo Jia to gather all the members of the Qilin Pavilion." At the same time, Xu You, Du Yi and others also informed me that I would hold a meeting in the hall. ”

Zhen Yan hurriedly said: "My lord, I think that after there is still a problem solved, it is not too late to convene it." ”

"What's the problem?" Wang Lei said.

Zhen Yan said: "How to circulate, how to make the people believe, how to let Baixin use." ”

Three questions in a row are Zhen Yan's worries.

Wang Lei smiled, waved his hand and said, "I already have mature ideas about these problems, don't worry." After a pause, Wang Lei instructed again: "Print another twenty pieces of paper money, I will use it." ”

Zhen Yan said respectfully: "No, I will print the paper money first, and then notify Guo Junshi and the others." ”

After speaking, Zhen Yan turned around and left the study.

Wang Lei returned to the room, changed into a black dress, dressed in formal clothes, came to the hall and sat down, and waited quietly. After a while, Zhen Yan returned to the hall, handed over a stack of paper money, and then sat down respectfully.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Jia Xu came to the hall wrapped in thick clothes.

After saluting, Jia Xu sat down respectfully.

After a while, Guo Jia came again. One after another, Tian Feng, Jubei, Fu Zhu, Du Ji, Xun Chen, Xu You and others walked in one by one, with a strong curiosity in their eyes, and they didn't know what Wang Lei was summoning for.

"Zhen Yan, send one by one."

Wang Lei made a move, Zhen Yan immediately walked up, took the paper money on the table, and issued one by one.

Du Ji took the paper money, looked puzzled, and asked, "Lord, what is this?" ”

"Money!"

Wang Lei smiled and replied.

Du Yi's hand holding the paper money trembled, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he said in disbelief: "Lord, this can't be a joke. This strange piece of paper, how can it be money? ”

Everyone in the hall showed puzzled looks.

Wang Lei looked serious and explained: "The paper with the pattern and text in your hands is indeed money. This is the paper money that I spent nearly half a year making. Next, such paper money will be issued to gradually replace the copper coins circulating in the market. ”

Speaking of this, Wang Lei said loudly: "Jizhou money will affect the whole world." ”

In the tone, it is full of heroism.

"Wow!!"

There was an uproar in the hall.

Du Ji, Tian Feng and other people who didn't know were all surprised.

Wang Lei said again: "Gathering you together is to discuss the matter of paper money." In view of the frequent changes of copper coins, as well as the change in the purchasing power of copper coins, coupled with the inconvenience of carrying a large number of copper coins. Jizhou will issue paper money, which can be exchanged for copper coins in equal amounts and in exchange for gold, silver and jewelry. In this way, it can be easily carried, and it is easier to trade in business. ”

Du Yi said: "The people don't believe it, what should they do? ”

Wang Lei had already prepared and replied unhurriedly: "In order to let the people use it, a two-pronged strategy is adopted." On the one hand, relying on the credit of the Jizhou government, a notice was issued to inform the people of all counties and counties in Jizhou that they could use the copper money in their hands to exchange paper money for trading at the government. ”

"On the other hand, convene the big businessmen of Ye County and even Jizhou. Regardless of the type of business, it is mandatory to use paper money for transactions. As long as the big merchants started to use it, the small merchants below had to use paper money when they bought the goods...... From top to bottom, in turn, the merchants at the bottom must also use paper money, and when the time comes, the people will also start to use it. ”

Wang Lei said confidently: "Paper money is a very useful thing, and people may resist it at first, but after tasting the benefits brought by paper money, they will definitely start using it." ”

Xu You said: "Lord, I have a word! ”

"Say!" Wang Lei said.

Xu You said in a deep voice: "Once money is involved, it is very likely that there will be corrupt officials. Especially for those who print paper money, it is even more crucial, how to ensure that the person who prints paper money will not be corrupt. After he made it, he took a stack back in private. In this case, didn't he just take the money? Furthermore, if paper money is printed endlessly, won't it lead to a flood of paper money? At that time, the credit of the Jizhou government will definitely be affected. ”

There was a deep sense of concern in the words.

Wang Lei smiled and said: "Ziyuan's suggestion is very good, but has the matter of corrupt officials been eradicated for thousands of years?" It can't be eradicated. The only way is to prevent problems in the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the printing of paper money is not an endless printing, and how much must be measured. Otherwise, it will cause harm caused by the constant change of copper coins. ”

"If you have any other opinions, please put them up here and speak freely." Wang Lei's expression was calm, and he was ready to answer.

Paper money is a must.

In order to be different from the rest of the states, Jizhou must be reformed if it can develop better.

Suddenly, Xun Chen asked, "Lord, how is the paper of paper money made?" ”

Wang Lei replied: "This paper is the only paper that belongs to Jizhou, and only Jizhou can make it in the world." These technologies are only mastered by Jizhou. ”

Xun Chen asked: "Can you use such paper for calligraphy and painting?" ”

Wang Lei shook his head and said, "Not for the time being!" It takes half a year to make such paper. The paper used for calligraphy and painting will have another kind of paper. Paper-making craftsmen are working hard to make paper for writing. ”

Xun Chen nodded and stopped talking.

Tian Feng said: "When does the lord plan to launch paper money? ”

Wang Lei replied: "Just in the near future! ”

Tian Feng said: "If the lord wants to promote paper money, he must not be greedy for merit, and he must work steadily. As for the description of the lord, I also think it is good. Jizhou has paper money instead of copper money, which is a good thing for Jizhou. Even, when Jizhou and the rest of the states conduct trade, paper money is also used, which is also beneficial to Jizhou. ”

Wang Lei smiled at the corner of his mouth, but he didn't expect Tian Feng to support it.

As for Jia Xu and Fu Zhu, they knew about it and did not express their opinions.

Everyone discussed the matter of paper money, and in the end, Jia Xu suddenly asked: "The lord wants to issue paper money to replace copper money, who will be responsible for this?" ”

Wang Lei replied: "Zhen Yan is fully responsible and reports directly to me. ”

Jia Xu nodded and stopped talking.

The discussion didn't last long, and then it ended. However, Wang Lei tried his best to disagree and asked officials from various departments in Jizhou to fully cooperate. Even, the officials' salaries will change, and they will no longer be distributed with food and grain, but will be directly distributed in the form of paper money, which the officials themselves will buy with paper money.

ps: The third update, continue to code words.