In April, Li Yi officially launched a new currency in the territory, which was divided into three kinds of gold, silver and copper according to the minimum consumption level in Luoyang and Bingzhou, each of which was divided into four weights: one baht, two baht, five baht and ten baht, and promulgated the exchange standards of the three currencies. On the coins, there are specially designed unique patterns, which are complex and exquisite, and are not at all comparable to previous coins.

And all this can be carried out, naturally, thanks to the existence of the Ministry of Industry. At the beginning of the establishment of this department in Li Yi, although it was to attract a large number of skilled craftsmen to develop more and better weapons. However, this sector has also contributed a lot to the development of people's livelihood.

Irrigation of waterwheels, ploughing of the fields...... All kinds of appliances related to the lives of the people are constantly developed by them, and they bring forth the new. It can be said that the lives of the people under Li Yi's rule can become better and better, and this department has definitely played a very big role.

But then again, Li Yi's introduction of the new currency can be regarded as another important stroke in history, because before him, gold and silver only existed as materials for valuables. Although it is very valuable, no one uses it as a transaction currency.

The reason for this is, on the one hand, because the output of gold and silver is far less than that of copper mines, and on the other hand, because the gold and silver mined have basically become precious handicrafts and are placed in various families, officials and even royal families. In this case, where is the surplus gold and silver to mint coins?

But when it comes to Li Yi's side, these are no longer a problem. There were gold and silver mines under Li Yi's rule, and after discovering them, Li Yi could be said to be eager to dig them all out in one go, and constantly sent slaves and criminals to mine.

At the same time, after the capture of Chang'an, the mountains of property in the city's treasury naturally fell into Li Yi's hands. Almost without any hesitation, Li Yi directly ordered to melt all the gold and silver products that could only be seen but had no fart.

Although I don't know if Li Yi's approach will be crowned a destroyer of cultural relics and antiques in later generations, Li Yi will not care so much. Although Li Yi is also a very extravagant person who likes to enjoy it, he belongs more to the kind of pragmatism of luxury and enjoyment. For those things that are not useful, Li Yi is not half interested.

Of course, the biggest reason why Li Yi did this was to enrich his treasury. After all, the handicrafts that could only be placed in the room for viewing have become coins that can be circulated, doesn't this mean that Li Yi got a lot of money out of thin air?

In the past, gold and silver also had prices, but because they were too valuable, most of them were basically only circulated among families, royal families, and large merchants. However, this new coin minted by Li Yi is so that the people can also use it. This change is very important. After all, most of Li Yi's money was spent on the people under his rule.

As for whether the people will accept it? Li Yi was not worried. Because as early as the decision to implement the new currency, he had already warmed up the new currency through newspapers and popularized various benefits about the new currency to the people. You must know that newspapers have been an indispensable existence for the people under Li Yi's rule, and even in other places, newspapers are also highly sought after by the people. Even if Cao Cao and others repeatedly ordered a ban, even if most of the people in other places were illiterate, they could not stop their enthusiasm.

In fact, the people's acceptance of the new currency is far better than Li Yi imagined. As soon as it was implemented, the newly established money houses in various counties were already overcrowded, and hundreds of people rushed to exchange them with a large amount of copper coins on their backs or in cars. As a result, the officials of the money village had to send additional manpower to assist in the exchange, and at the same time strengthen their vigilance to prevent small disturbances.

Especially Jing Zhaoyin, Youfufeng, Liangzhou and other places, because they are deeply affected by big money, they have long expected the government to come forward to deal with the problem of coins. Therefore, when the money bank officially opened the exchange, these places can be said to be empty.

"My lord, according to the information sent from all over the country, the people have a great demand for gold and silver coins. If it continues, it won't be a few years, and the government will have no gold and silver to exchange for them......" Xun Yu said with some concern. Although Li Yi prepared a large amount of gold and silver, he could not withstand such a large amount of exchange from the people.

"Haha, Wen Ruo is confused, how many places can people use gold and silver coins in their daily lives? And the vast majority of the people, I'm afraid that in addition to daily expenses, there is not much money left in a year. Today's craze is just a new thing for the people. Li Yi laughed when he heard this.

"That's true, but with the increase in population, the demand for gold and silver will definitely be greater......" Xun Yu nodded, but still said with some concern.

"Yes, but although the gold and silver production in the territory under our rule is not high, there is a place that has always been the main source of gold and silver~" Li Yi said with a smile.

In Hanzhong City, Hanzhong County, Yizhou.

"Under the command of Duke Zhao, Fa Zheng and Fa Xiaozhi have seen the king." Fa Zheng stood in the hall, and said without being arrogant or humble.

"The messenger has come from afar and worked hard, give me a seat." Zhang Lu said with a smile.

After taking their seats, Zhang Lu and Fa Zheng exchanged a few polite words, and then asked, "I don't know why the envoy came to Hanzhong this time?" If it's about an alliance with my lord, there's nothing the house can do. Speaking of which, Zhang Lu also made a helpless look.

"Hehe, Fu Jun laughed, who doesn't know that Fu Jun is the adopted son of Liu Gong in the past, and His Royal Highness the King of Shu is not only a brother, but also the right-hand man of His Royal Highness the King of Shu...... Fa Zheng said with a smile, "And my lord has long heard the rumors of the Heavenly Master's Dao, and I have always wanted to know more about it......"

Hearing this, Zhang Lu suddenly looked at Fa Zheng in surprise and asked, "Oh? Zhao Gong is interested in the Heavenly Master Dao? ”

"Of course, my lord often says that to govern the world, we must have an open mind and bearing. Moreover, the reputation of the Heavenly Master Dao in Shu has always been very good, and my lord is naturally interested. Fa Zheng kept talking, and his smile became even brighter.

"This ......" Zhang Lu heard this, his eyes revealed a trace of hesitation and caution, and after thinking about it, he muttered, "If Zhao Gong is interested in the Heavenly Master Dao, this government will naturally be grateful, and is willing to send someone to Luoyang to explain the morality of the Heavenly Master Dao to Zhao Gong in detail." It's just that...... Regarding the alliance between our lord and Zhao Gong, this mansion is really powerless......"

Obviously, Zhang Lu has made up his mind, no matter what Fa Zheng says, he just won't get involved in this matter.

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