"This is child's play, and I have to object to your opinion," Schacht, then head of the German currency bureau and governor of the central bank, unceremoniously criticized his son Sharibin.

Zhang Chengtian, who was standing next to Sharibin, patted Sharibin's shoulder awkwardly and comforted the colleague he had found.

As the general manager of the Rheinland Company, Shalibin, who was still sitting in the huge hexagonal general manager's office at the headquarters of the Rheinland Company and was reviewing the plans of various departments, was hurriedly pulled out by Zhang Chengtian, the chairman of the board of directors, claiming to meet a big man.

When he arrived on the road, Sharibin realized that the big man he wanted to see was his father Shaht.

And Zhang Chengtian is responsible for the proposed things, since he is only going to issue a set of commemorative coins for the Ruhr battle.

If it was a simple issue of a set of commemorative coins, Sharibin would only need to say hello to his father. But Zhang Chengtian's requirements are a little different, and the difficulty of this requirement is that the commemorative coins issued must have a trading function.

For this kind of almost child's play, Schacht, who understands economics, naturally does not agree. Although he did not point at Zhang Chengtian's nose and ridicule, in the scolding of his son by pointing at Sang Kui, he had already expressed his dissatisfaction with Zhang Chengtian, a soldier, who indiscriminately interfered in the economy.

Looking at Shalibin, who was scolded in place of him, Zhang Chengtian smiled bitterly. It seems that this economic master, who was originally unpopular in history because of his bad temper, is not a good person to talk to.

Fortunately, Zhang Chengtian was good-tempered and patient, and continued to answer without heart and lungs: "Governor Shacht, I deeply agree with your words, to be honest, you are the economic master I admire the most." ”

Shacht is also a human being, and after hearing the praise of others, his stiff face looks much better.

Seeing that the situation was good, Zhang Chengtian hurriedly talked about the topic: "Actually, the significance of the battle of the Ruhr is very significant. For the German people, this is nothing less than a shot in the arm in the midst of suffering. Now democracy in the streets and alleys is talking about this victory, and the people do not hesitate to praise the victory of this partial battle as a 'great victory'. At this time, I think the people will definitely support the issuance of this special commemorative coin. And ......"

"Support?! What is the use of popular support, can democratic support stabilize the country's economy? Shacht loudly interrupted Zhang Chengtian's speech and asked rhetorically.

"I mean, ......," Mr. Chang tried to explain.

Without giving Zhang Chengtian a chance to argue, Shacht interrupted Zhang with a wave of his hand and continued: "I have never heard of that country issuing commemorative coins that have a trading effect. A layman like you has no idea what kind of chaos the issuance of commemorative coins with such functions will cause to the German economy, and how dangerous it will be to turn the already fragile mark currency into one. ”

"No, I want to say ...... on the French side," Zhang Chengtian quickly interjected.

Zhang Chengtian's words were once again strongly interrupted by Schacht: "You are embarrassed to mention France, the Central Bank has received a secret file here, saying that you personally signed a treaty to pay an additional 100 million marks of indemnity to France." Can't your donkey-kicked brain sober up? How could Germany afford to pay such reparations! ”

Seeing that the other party didn't give himself face at all, completely ignored the kindness he sent, and didn't even listen to what he said, he scolded himself. Zhang Chengtian immediately had the idea of rushing up and beating this old stubborn leader, and finally held back his anger for the sake of Sharibin on the side.

"How?" Shaht met Zhang Chengtian's angry gaze and sneered, "Did I say something wrong?" Do you want me, a professional, to apologize to you, a layman? ”

Zhang Chengtian was almost not angry with this stubborn old man who didn't listen to people. However, he had also suffered a lot of cold eyes in his previous life, so he quickly adjusted his mentality, shook his head and smiled: "Apologize and forgive me, I'm farting when you're an old man." ”

Sharibin, who knew his father's personality very well, stood aside and gasped. It's over, it's going to explode!

"Say it to me again." Shacht said through gritted teeth.

"Apologize and forgive, I'll be a fart for you, an old man." Zhang Chengtian obediently repeated it loudly.

Immediately, Zhang Chengtian added a sentence owedly, "I have to listen to it several more times after being scolded, and it is the first time in my life that I have encountered such a strange request." ”

There were only three people present, and it was obvious that Zhang Chengtian was not saying this to Sharibin......

"Presumptuous" Shacht was furious, "What qualifications do you have to say that about me, a layman!" ”

Zhang Chengtian was also angry: "If it weren't for you old bastard who didn't let me finish speaking, I wouldn't have cursed!" ”

Hearing this, Schacht laughed angrily: "Okay, I'd like to hear what you layman has to say." ”

Zhang Chengtian no longer paid attention to Schacht's ridicule, and said with a blank look: "The official words I said before are obviously for the public, especially for the French. In fact, the fundamental purpose of issuing this commemorative coin is to replace the increasingly unstable mark as the new currency. ”

When Schacht heard this, he realized that he might have misunderstood the young man's intentions. The other party did not propose the issuance of a multi-purpose commemorative coin to commemorate his exploits, as he had initially assumed.

However, the angry Schacht was also unwilling to admit defeat, and asked in a small voice: "If you want to change the currency, how do you ensure that there will be no currency collapse, and how can you ensure that the new currency will not depreciate more." ”

Shacht is worthy of being a master of economics, and he got to the point at once. Zhang Chengtian secretly marveled at Shacht's reaction speed in his heart, but replied calmly: "This is what we came to discuss with you today. ”

Seeing that Zhang Chengtian threw a look at himself, Sharibin hurriedly took out the proposal he had prepared before and read: "The issuance of commemorative coins with monetary functions has the following advantages. "It is clear that Zhang Chengtian has worked hard to confuse the French. The German side will bite the bullet in this new set of coins, not money, but commemorative coins.

Then Sharibin listed the three major advantages of the commemorative coin in place of the mark.

First, it is not the designated currency for compensation, so there is no need to receive compensation pressure, and the stability is greatly increased.

Second, the German government could hand over all the exchanged marks to France and pay off the reparations. If you still can't pay it off, just print money at full speed.

Thirdly, the mark was secretly abolished, and the whole country came from the bottom up and no longer accepted any mark deals. Get rid of the devastation of Germany by the reparations of the First World War.

The sensitive Schacht quickly spotted the sparkle in it. If this initiative succeeds, the German economy will be completely free from the heavy shackles left by the Versailles Treaty, in addition to the international implications. When the time comes, not to mention paying 100 million marks more to France, it will be no problem to accompany one billion more, but it will just send the French a pile of waste paper!

After pacing back and forth for two steps, Schacht excitedly added: "This idea is excellent, and despite the name of the commemorative coin, it could become a new currency." In addition, in order to prevent a currency crisis during the transition period. I think it's possible to temporarily link people's wealth to land or industrial products. Then, on this basis, commemorative coins were gradually promoted, and the value of the new currency was preserved with the equivalent value of the property. ”

As in history, Schacht thought of a way to mortgage the mark. This time, however, this approach has not brought Germany a temporary economic stability, but a transition to a complete return to normal economic conditions.

After speaking, Shacht unexpectedly bowed to Zhang Chengtian and said, "I must apologize to you for my previous recklessness." I'll admit, you're very talented in economics. Now, I'm starting to believe the rumors. ”

Flattered Zhang Chengtian hurriedly helped Shacht, who had his father's age. Facing this "economic magician" in history, Zhang Chengtian blushed and asked, "Hehe, what does Mr. Minister believe?" ”

Schacht said lightly: "I am beginning to believe that you may indeed be a gift from God to Germany, as advertised in the newspapers." ”

Zhang Chengtian's face became more and more red, and he said to Shaht very modestly: "You too, you too." ”