Section 417 Issuance of Treasury Bonds
"National debt?"
"Yes, the national debt!" Wei Xi simply explained the definition of national debt, that is, the imperial court borrowed money from the people, gave a certain amount of interest, and repaid it when due, so as to solve the current situation of no money. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info
"Isn't that just Yin's food!" Guo Zhiju said disapprerovingly.
"No!" Wei Xi calmly said.
"The people have money, but they don't know how to invest, and they don't know whether the investment is safe, a large amount of gold, silver and copper coins are stored, there is no money in the market, and the court has no money!"
"When there is a guaranteed investment option for them to make money, I think the public is still willing to buy it!"
"When the people buy the treasury bonds with real money, the whole chess game will come alive! If the court has money to circulate, it can do many things. ”
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Wei Xi talked endlessly about the concept of national bonds, and when he heard Guo Zhi, he left his seat and stepped forward to pull Wei Xi, shook Wei Xi's hand and said, "What are you doing?" I only accept women dragging hands! ”
"Ahem, go see the queen of heaven and tell her what you said!"
"Don't!" Wei Xi stopped him and said, "The credit is yours, don't say my idea!" ”
"Why? You don't want to be famous? ”
"I'm already famous enough, I really don't want to be famous!" Wei Xi shook his head and said.
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But when Guo Zhiju went to see the queen of heaven and played the issue of treasury bonds, he still said Wei Xi's name, after all, he couldn't tell a lie in front of the queen of heaven.
"The colt came up with such an idea?" The Queen of Heaven groaned.
"Yes!" Guo Zhiju said: "The horse advocates that if the imperial court wants money, it can directly raise taxes, and if it doesn't want to raise taxes, it can issue treasury bonds, but it is related to the face of the country, can it be issued?" ”
He was referring to the fact that the national debt was borrowed by the imperial court from the people, and it was the creditor who borrowed the money.
"In addition, if you really want to issue treasury bonds, the imperial court needs to maintain credit, and when Ming issues an edict, and legislates to ensure the occurrence and repayment of treasury bonds, you can't be dishonest!" Guo Beiju repeated Wei Xi's words one by one.
"The minister is only waiting for the queen of heaven!"
"The Empress has discussed with the Emperor that no tax will be raised, and government bonds will be issued!" The queen of heaven made a decision that Guo Beiju's excerpt had entered the Ouchi early, and the emperor and queen had seen it and reached a consensus.
"The Emperor and Queen of Heaven are merciful!" Guo waited to raise his head and kowtow heavily, thanking the people on behalf of all the people.
As the co-ruler of the world, it was easy for the emperor and queen of heaven to raise taxes, but they did not take this trouble-saving path, but borrowed money from the people, even at the cost of damaging the face of the imperial court.
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The occurrence of treasury bonds in Datang is a pioneering initiative, and the initial issue is still very cautious, the first issue of 1 million one-year treasury bonds, the interest rate is 5%; issued 1 million three-year treasury bonds at an interest rate of 6.5 percent; Issued 1 million five-year treasury bonds with an interest rate of 8 percent.
The issuance of treasury bonds in the form of certificates refers to the issuance of treasury bonds by fingerprinting without printing physical coupons.
The name is not directly called treasury bonds, but household bonds, and it is just a change of soup and not a change of medicine.
To the reassurance of the subjects, the Son of Heaven issued an edict stating that the household bonds would be guaranteed by the country's credibility and would be repaid on time!
The sale of treasury bonds can be purchased directly from the household department, and the imperial court has openly set up outlets in the eastern and western cities of Chang'an and the northern and southern cities of Luoyang.
To the surprise of the imperial court, in just one week, all the three million treasury bonds were sold, and they didn't even have to be bought by the people!
The ministers of the DPRK and the central government, and the wealthy businessmen and tycoons in the market quickly paid money and vigorously supported them.
Because they heard a rumor that the country is in financial difficulties, and everyone is responsible, and if any company does not buy government bonds but spends all its time drinking and drinking, it is for the sake of the heart.
What are the consequences, it is impossible to predict!
The magnates also know that some people are doing evil, but this is a conspiracy for you, and they are not afraid that you will not obey.
Unless you pretend to be poor in the future, don't think about being poor and extravagant!
This rumor was actually Wei Xi's idea, and Guo was to be deployed and executed, and the effect was super good.
At present, the imperial dynasty is stable, the cultural and martial arts faction is thriving, and people are confident that they will not be able to repay the money.
With three million yuan in one go, the original empty household treasury was finally able to run inside.
Our Guo Shangshu is finally a little spirited, otherwise the Hubu Shangshu who has no money is weak and frightened.
He said happily to Wei Xi: "Dacai of the horse, thank you for your idea, you are worthy of being a general!" Thank you for your support! ”
Princess Taiping and Wei Xi subscribed for a total of 300,000 yuan of national bonds!
The two of them subscribed to one-tenth of the bond in one go, greatly reducing the pressure on the sale of government bonds.
"This country belongs to the princess's parents, can I not support it as a son-in-law!" Wei Xi smiled slightly.
"Oh, by the way, the household department has set up a geological exploration team, specializing in the exploration of gold, silver, copper and iron!" Guo Zhiju told him.
"Very good!" Wei Xi said: "This is a long-term project, and it is extremely beneficial to the empire! ”
"Hmm!" Guo Beiju nodded knowingly, he had to be reminded by Wei Xi, knowing that the exploration of gold, silver, copper and iron here, the development and smelting of the market, this is water injection, and the issuance of treasury bonds over there is living water, and a virtuous circle has begun to form.
Wei Xi has a deeper feeling: this road to financial development is not so easy, and the national debt is only the first step!
The two met in Guo Beiju's private house, Guo Beiju sent Mei Ji to serve tea, both fifteen or sixteen-year-old Lori, innocent and beautiful, turned out to be a pair of twins!
"Well, if you like it, I'll give it to you!" Guo Zhiju released kindness.
With the help of Wei Xi, he solved a big problem for him and wanted to give him a reward.
Wei Xi shook his head.
"Is the princess refusing? She's pregnant! "Guo Zhiju said that generally speaking, after the mother of the big family is conceived, she will arrange a maid to serve the male head of the family, but with the virtue of Princess Taiping, I am afraid that she will not do this cheap thing for Wei Xi.
"It's one thing for the princess to refuse, and I'm not available!"
"Not available? Then do you want to be the general manager of Tao River? Guo is concerned about this issue.
"Nope!" Wei Xi said disapprerovingly.
"No?!" Guo Beiju shook his head, it was really the emperor who was not as anxious as the eunuchs.
"What am I doing in a hurry!" Wei Xi said hesitantly, "I'm still young!" ”
Guo Beiju said with emotion: "It's good to be young! ”
Yes, it's good to be young! Wei Xi has a lot of opportunities, he doesn't have to fight, if he is not the commander of the attack on Tibet, others will be gratifying if they win, and Wei Xi will definitely be the commander if they lose. Guo Zhiju knows that even if he is not the marshal of the attack on Tibet, according to his teachings, the Turks will rebel within this year, so the battle will still have to be fought, and our concubine really doesn't need to worry.
So, Wei Xi didn't even fold it, and seemed to give up, either accompanying Princess Taiping all day long, or going to the right Xiao cavalry guard camp to soak in the camp, busy with military training.
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In the palace, the queen of heaven asked: "The horse has not yet been folded and wants to be handsome?" ”
"None! He was asking for guilt, and he was talking about 'sweeping the floor and dying'. The chamberlain replied.
"This kid, call him a fold!" The queen of heaven instructed, not necessarily Wei Xi was decided, but to give the court one more choice. (To be continued.) )