Cheng Yue stretched out his thumb and laughed: "I can't hide anything from you, it's really smart!" The big one is called a grandfather clock, and I plan to sell it in large quantities, and I will also send it to the Ilkhanate, so that they can exchange it for black slaves. The small one is called a pocket watch, and there will be a watch in the future, which costs much more and is of great use to the army, I don't want to sell it for the time being, only for my subordinates. Come, I'll show you how to use it. ”

All the people in the hall also gathered around to see the strangeness. Ali Hague was ordered by Cheng Yue to make clocks, and they knew it for a long time, but it was the first time they saw the real thing.

Cheng Yue started from the principle of the pendulum and explained to them the basis for the production and use of clocks, and everyone exclaimed. Guo Shoujing has a deep attainment in the astronomical calendar, and he is even more interested, and he has an extraordinary reverence for Cheng Yue, almost treating Cheng Yue as a god.

When the melodious clock rang in the hall, everyone suddenly thundered with joy, everyone knew that the birth of precision timekeeping tools will bring great changes to the whole world, and they are witnessing the major events in history!

Cheng Yue said: "These two grandfather clocks and two pocket watches are given to you, you can take them to the Ilkhanate." With them, it's helpful for both your engineering and manufacturing. You can also make table clocks and mirrors in the Ilkhanate and sell them to Europe, in exchange for money to pay for your needs. These two things can be sold very expensive, very expensive, enough for your daily needs. ”

Guo Shoujing was overjoyed and nodded again and again. With these skills, he can make a big deal in the Ilkhanate, not only will it not cost Cheng Yue's money, but he may also earn him a lot of money.

Cheng Yue opened a new window for Guo Shoujing, which made his vision of the world change. If he was a little reluctant before, he even thought about working for Kublai Khan and Cheng Yue at the same time. Now he is determined to serve Cheng Yue to the end. Cheng Yue is the trend of the times. He finally saw this clearly!

Cheng Yue said: "Quickly put things away." Tomorrow Wang Shiyuan will come to pick you up, along with two thousand navy, five hundred craftsmen, and a large merchant fleet. Wang Shiyuan has received an order to ensure your safety no matter what, and I am very relieved of him. ”

Guo Shoujing bowed deeply and said, "Yes, the family members of the subordinates will ask the Grand Governor." ”

Cheng Yue smiled: "I believe in you, you don't need any hostages, your family will follow you." It's been a long journey, and after a few years, how can I do it without anyone around to take care of me? ”

Guo Shoujing was deeply surprised and greatly moved, Cheng Yue's trust in him was unconditional, which made him especially grateful. After thinking about it, he said: "Dadu Governor, there are risks on the road, let's let them stay, and by the way, you can also follow Dadu Governor to learn." It's only a few years. Subordinates can take care of themselves. ”

Cheng Yue nodded and said, "It's okay, listen to you." Leave it to me, don't worry. ”

Guo's uncle and nephew saluted Cheng Yue and retreated, Guo Shoujing wanted to go back to have dinner with his family and prepare to leave tomorrow. Guo Kan will obey Liu Shun's orders, and he will stay in Hangzhou Bay for a long time in the future.

Cheng Yue had dinner with the ministers and said to Yin Yu: "When this season's peanuts are planted, send some to the capital for me to give to the queen Chabi." Raw peanuts are good for nourishing the stomach, that's what I promised her. ”

Yin Yu said: "Yes." ”

Cheng Yue said: "Also, the grain sent to Goryeo has already been transported, right?" ”

Yin Yu said: "The last 30,000 stones will depart tomorrow, and everything has been arranged." ”

Cheng Yue said: "Okay, we can promote new crops on a large scale this year, and then we don't have to worry about military food, and the processing of various grains can also make a lot of money, and our days will get better and better!" ”

The ministers were all happy, and Li Fu said: "The governor, do you want to send the new money to Lin'an?" Will the court be unhappy? ”

Cheng Yue said: "Send, of course you have to send." If the court is not happy, there is nothing to be done. If you look at the money on the market, there is everything, and it is very inconvenient for industry and commerce, and in fact, it is also very inconvenient for the imperial court. In the future, we will use our own money, and we will use it if we are unhappy! ”

Li Tingzhi said: "Metropolitan Governor, be careful of the government and the opposition Some people say that the Metropolitan Governor took the opportunity to collect money and looted it wantonly. What's more, they will use the excuse that there is no year name on the coin, saying that most of the governors have a heart of disobedience! ”

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze, and Cheng Yue said categorically: "As long as it is the right thing, you have to do it without hesitation!" Am I the one who is afraid? One month later, all localities will issue new money at the same time, and within one month of the issuance of new money, the old and new money will be used at the same time, and after another month, all kinds of revenue and expenditure in the special zone will be made with new money, and old money will not be used. After a year, there is no longer interest on the old money, only on the new money! ”

"Yes!" Cheng Yue made up his mind, what else did they have to say? It's a big deal that the Metropolitan Governor has set up two saints and directly controlled the government!

What should be done, must be done!

Back in the back hall, after greeting Kuo Kuolun and Ba Ba Han, Cheng Yue lay down on the bed tiredly.

Lilac gently massaged his head and shoulders, and Nangkajin came over to knock his legs. Wan Ze and all the concubines were standing by the side, looking at Cheng Yuezhi with a tired face and feeling distressed.

Wan Ze stepped forward and said softly: "Xianggong, rest early, are you going to be busy tomorrow?" ”

Cheng Yue closed his eyes and hugged her into his arms, sighed, and said, "What's the trouble, it's getting more and more troublesome, but fortunately, it's me, and I can't go on if I change to someone else." ”

Wan Ze smiled softly and said, "Xianggong always has to pick up the most difficult things to do, of course it's troublesome, and the sky will descend on the Si people." ”

Cheng Yue laughed, stroked Wan Ze's hair, and said, "Yes, don't bother with me to do anything, you have to carry it when the sky falls!" ”

Zhang Shufang said: "Is the official for new money? ”

Cheng Yue said: "Half of the reason. The timing of the new money push is a little early, but I don't have time to wait any longer. Now that commerce is booming everywhere, there will be chaos if there is no unified currency. ”

Wang said: "Why don't officials add the year name?" ”

Cheng Yue opened his eyes in surprise, looked at Wang and said, "It's rare for you to ask me a question, it's a good question!" ”

Wang's face flushed, and he lowered his head and said, "The slave family asked casually." ”

Cheng Yue said: "It's okay, you're right." The reason why the era name is not used is that these coins are issued by the bank, relying on bank credit, not issued by order, so it is inconvenient to use the era name. The second is that I don't like coins to have anything to do with the emperor, this matter is of great significance, and it cannot be explained in a few words. ”

Xue'er said: "The official once said that the people only know how to be loyal to the emperor, but they are just a group of minions. Does it mean that the people know that if they are loyal to the country, they will become the people? ”

Cheng Yue opened his eyes again and said with a smile: "Good girl, really smart, that's probably what it means, so I won't mark the year number on the coin for the time being." ”

Mei'er said: "In the past, the banknotes were all issued indiscriminately, and the treasure banknotes of the Yuan Dynasty already had this situation, and officials should not be careful." ”

Cheng Yue said: "You're right. I've already arranged this for a long time, so I don't have to worry about it. After returning to Lin'an, the manpower of ICBC will be greatly expanded, and it happens that Wanze will bring many manpower, and only Su Rong and Daosheng will not be able to rely on two people. ”

Ding Xiang said: "Is the person who wants to send Dadu to help Sister Daogao already set off?" ”

Cheng Yue said: "They have to go one after another, not only Suzhou, Lin'an also has to be visited, cake shops and Yaleju I have to open to Dadu, as well as new buildings and so on." In short, what the Southern Song Dynasty had, the Yuan Dynasty had to have. ”

Wan Ze and Nang Jia Zhen were happy to hear it, and kissed Cheng Yue on the cheek several times.

Cheng Yue shouted: "Dare to harass me? Behold me as a lesson for you! As he spoke, he began to peel off his clothes and add real clothes.

Nang Jia Zhen Gege smiled, waited for Cheng Yue first, and then Wan Ze and the concubines took off their clothes and went to bed one by one, full of spring.

The next morning, after Cheng Yue had breakfast, he said to Kuo Kuolun, Babahan and the three princesses: "How about I spare a little time this morning to accompany you around?" ”

The five women clapped their hands and applauded, and Toulon suddenly said in embarrassment: "I'm too tall, will it be very eye-catching?" ”

Cheng Yue said: "Whatever, whoever likes to watch it, are you afraid of what it will do?" There are few people in Suzhou who know you, so it doesn't matter. ”

Kuo Kuolun's eyes lit up and said, "Do you mean that you want us to pay for a private visit?" ”

Cheng Yue said: "Yes, otherwise what's the point?" Don't think of yourself as a queen today, change into Han clothes and go outside together, how funny it is. ”

Nangjia was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth, and said continuously: "Okay, can I hold your hand?" ”

Cheng Yue said: "What's not to do? What do you care what others say? ”

Babahan was also eager to try it, and said, "This idea is good, it must be interesting." ”

Wan Ze smiled: "No matter how good, I have wanted to go for a long time." ”

Cheng Yue said: "Then let's go, you all go to change the clothes of the Han people, and I will wear a hood." ”

Rou Niang immediately said: "I'll go too." ”

Yaguli said, "I want to go too." ”

All the concubines looked at Cheng Yue with blank eyes, which made Cheng Yue's heart soften immediately, and said, "Okay, then go together, we have to change our clothes, and we are not allowed to dress too gorgeously." Mrs. Song and Mrs. Luo, go and play together. Call Ma Fu and Shi Song, and ask them to bring a few people to protect the good things of the ladies. ”

The two ladies were so happy that they almost jumped up, and it was a happy thing for them to be able to accompany Cheng Yue to go shopping!

The concubines were also very happy, Cheng Yue was rarely interested, this opportunity could not be missed, and they rushed back to the room to change their clothes one by one.

In order to facilitate the waiting, Hutoulente brought two maids beside him. Her clothes are made in most of the Han tailors, using Cheng Yue's design, slender and elegant, very beautiful, the figure of Ku Toulon is extraordinarily charming, Hu Toulon liked it at a glance, and today I just had the opportunity to wear it to Cheng Yue.

Cheng Yue was really curious, and as soon as Toulon finished changing his clothes, Cheng Yue pushed the door in to watch. When I saw the beautiful Han clothes on Kutoulon, I liked it very much, and I kissed Kutoulun for a long time before letting go. (To be continued......)