In this era, the currency of Datang is still very popular.

Baekje, Goguryeo, Silla, and the Wa kingdoms all used copper coins from the Tang Dynasty.

The surrounding countries, all of which have some civilizations, like to use the coins of the Tang Dynasty.

Why?

Because everyone has business dealings with Datang, and people in their own country really don't know how to make money.

In that case, why not?

The current currency of Datang is stronger than the US dollar in later generations.

"These things, a lot of them are antiques, are they really melting?" Looking at some copper coins that could not be seen, Cheng Chubi was a little unbearable.

If they melt, these antiques will be just a pile of copper water.

"Isn't it a pity that it melts, if it is kept, some archaeologists in later generations can still see the life of ancient people from such things. If it melts, there will be no evidence of history. ”

"No matter, anyway, there are so many, if it melts, it will melt, and people in future generations will not know that I melted it, and in the future, I will say that Dugu seeks the sword to melt." Cheng Chubi said to himself.

Then, he said in a loud voice: "Quick, quickly find some pen and ink, by the way, go and find some craftsmen." ”

"Whoa!"

The soldier next to him answered and hurriedly walked outside.

Soon, Cheng Chubi locked himself in the room, writing and drawing, and was very busy.

No one knows what he's up to.

Those who are familiar with Cheng Chubi know that Cheng Chubi's biggest hobby is tossing and tossing everywhere.

So, everyone is more or less used to it.

Time flashed, and several days passed.

On this day, Cheng Chubi called Dugu Qiujian and other generals.

After being busy for a long time, they finally saw Cheng Chubi, and everyone couldn't help but show a trace of curiosity on their faces.

What is this Highness doing these days?

I saw that at this time, Cheng Chubi was standing next to a box, and he didn't know what was in the box, so he closed it tightly.

"Your Highness, what is the matter with you calling us here?" Dugu Qiujian said: "The navy still has a lot of things to deal with with us, if there is nothing to do, we will go back first." ”

The affairs of the navy are getting busier and busier, and after this period of time, Dugu Qiujian has also begun to become familiar with the affairs of the navy.

The entire navy dared to talk to Cheng Chubi like this, and only Dugu Qiujian dared to talk to Cheng Chubi like this.

Everyone is very envious, but they can only be envious.

After all, there is no way to compare everyone with Dugu Qiujian.

Dugu Qiujian is from the Dugu family, and he is also the brother-in-law of King Qin, even if he scolds King Qin a few words, King Qin can't say anything.

"Everyone, look." Cheng Chubi laughed, and then opened the box.

I saw that at this time, there were copper coins in the box.

Copper coins are indeed copper coins, but they are different from Datang's copper coins.

Because these copper coins are larger than regular copper coins, and more importantly, these copper coins do not have holes.

Yes, there are no holes, and it is much larger than the ordinary Kaiyuan Tongbao.

"This ...... This is? Dugu Qiujian was a little puzzled, picked up a few copper coins, and said, "Ten cents?" ”

"Hahaha...... General Dugu is really smart, that's right, this is ten cents, and the right way to say is that this is a copper plate worth ten cents. Cheng Chubi said with a smile.

Dugu Qiujian couldn't help frowning secretly, I'm not blind, can't I see that this copper coin is printed with ten characters?

I saw that on the copper plate, the words 'Datang Copper Coins' were impressively printed, and next to it, there was a small letter, which read'Gaoyang three-year ten coins' and other words.

And on the back, the head of an empress appears impressively.

As long as you're not stupid, you know what this means.

"Your Highness, you don't want to use this money to trade with neighboring countries, do you?" Liu Renyuan asked.

"Lao Liu, it seems that you are much smarter than these guys, what you said is not wrong, this money is used to trade with Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla and other countries, and a copper plate is worth ten yuan." Cheng Chubi was extremely proud, and said: "If I have a chance in the future, I will also make money and circulate it in Datang!" ”

"This money is exquisite, and it will be welcomed quickly, but what are you doing here?" Dugu Qiujian really can't figure it out, what the hell is this?

For the King of Qin, who was unprofitable and could not afford to be early, it was not normal to suddenly create such a beautiful copper coin, which was really abnormal.

Could it be that His Highness's conscience has found that he wants to change his ways?

These people knew that the core of the coin was lead and other elements, and only the outer skin was copper.

Sandwich money!

Only 60 percent of the entire copper coin is copper.

"In the future, we will trade with Silla, Baekje, Wakoku, etc., and we will use this new money to trade this new money, and then transport back their domestic money and mint it into this money." Cheng Chubi smiled faintly and said, "By the way, the copper coins that will be traded back in the future will also be shipped here, and all of them will be minted into new-style copper coins." ”

"This ......" Dugu Qiujian was a little worried, and said, "Will those business travelers agree?" ”

"If they don't agree, they can't, as long as they go this way, they must use our copper coins." The corners of Cheng Chubi's mouth showed a wicked smile, and said: "Since I encourage Datang's business, I naturally want to control Datang's business, there is no free lunch in the world, if you don't want to change, then don't go to sea." ”

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The crowd said.

Cheng Chubi said so, and they could only do so.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Cheng Chubi's mouth, and when those countries found out about it, they couldn't refuse even if they wanted to.

"Our navy will get bigger and bigger in the future, so the navy's expenses will also get bigger and bigger." Cheng Chubi smiled slightly and said: "When buying supplies, the navy can also use these new money to trade with neighboring countries, such as buying a large amount of grain, a large number of animal skins and the like, especially grain, Datang still needs it very much." ”

"Your Highness, does this practice have a deep meaning?" Dugu Qiu Jian is still very puzzled.

"It's a secret." Cheng Chubi smiled faintly, can he tell you about the expulsion of bad money from good money? What a joke.

In ancient times, copper money copper money, copper is money.

Even in Europe, copper is money.

Many people think that Europeans don't have copper coins, but this is actually wrong.

There have been copper coins since the Roman era, and in TV dramas, it is common to see Western ancients giving gold and silver coins at every turn, which is all nonsense.

Westerners also use copper coins.

After dealing with the matter here, Cheng Chubi felt that it was time for him to leave.

After all, as the prince of a country, he could never stay in one place for too long.

Datang still needs him very much.

(End of chapter)