Chapter 65: Scrap Coins

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In fact, as early as the Battle of Tiger Prison, Li Ru had mentioned this matter to Lu Bu, saying that someone had built Dong Zhuo to scrap the old coins and remint new coins, and even vaguely suggested that bronze figures could be collected from the surrounding areas of Luoyang, including Chang'an, to be used to mint new coins.

This kind of construction may sound like that at first glance, but in fact, of course, it is not for Dong Zhuo's consideration, because if Dong Zhuo really does this, then the urban commerce in Luoyang and Chang'an will bear the brunt of the most direct impact, and the business difficulties that were originally sluggish due to the war are likely to be exacerbated, and the evil consequences may also be ruined.

The most direct point is that it is possible to offend the businessmen who are actually quite numerous and occupy a lot of resources at this time.

Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there have been the so-called four people's views of "Shinong Industry and Commerce", among which the merchants are ranked last, and their social status can also be seen, and since the Han Dynasty, there are many restrictions on merchants, such as traveling can not use too luxurious cars, can not wear gorgeous silk clothes, although merchants have obtained huge material benefits because of business, but the money they earn can not be blatantly used to enjoy, but even so, there are still some people who have no hesitation to invest in this group, and at the end of the Han Dynasty, Although the mainstream society's identification with merchants has not changed much, there are not many substantial restrictions on the etiquette of merchants, as long as they have money, they can wear fancy clothes and travel on a large scale, and few people will care about them at this time.

At this time, merchants have actually gradually become a big force, as some merchants "invested" in some princes with money, their influence has gradually expanded, in this case Dong Zhuo's change of currency system is most directly affected by them, when their vital interests are damaged, they will not sit still.

Dong Zhuo must not have taken this into account, but he is similar to the mainstream view of the whole society, and he has a contemptuous attitude towards businessmen, in fact, everything is too much, if the status of businessmen has not changed, he may still embark on the old road in the future.

Of course, even if you want to change the status of businessmen, it's not just talking, and it's not what Lu Bu is currently considering, hundreds of years of accumulated habits have long become a natural inertia, and there will inevitably be great resistance to change, not to mention that from a long-term perspective of history, it is indeed not a policy worth implementing for a long time, but in fact, are the rulers who made this decision at the beginning all fools? They may not have such a long-term vision, let alone be able to "foresee" the future like Lu Bu, but they can leave their names in the world, especially because of these outstanding figures at that time, and the decisions they made are fundamentally based on the reality of the situation, not only in terms of concepts, but also in the current economic basis is still based on the natural economy run by small farmers, and in a certain way, it also determines the inevitability of businessmen being despised and even restricted.

Far away, if Dong Zhuo really rashly does the thing of changing the currency system, the businessman group will inevitably complain, but although their influence has been improved, in essence, it is not their turn to call the shots in the current world, Dong Zhuo is more likely to ignore their feelings at all, so this is only one aspect but will not be the main influencing factor, but Dong Zhuo cannot ignore anyone, if it is extended again, because a series of problems that may be caused in the process of currency change will also directly and indirectly damage the interests of more people. And this includes the interest class of the family that is united in this era, and it can even be said that it can play a role in promoting the change of the dynasty, which is also the most important party for Dong Zhuo today. …,

Now there are many people in all walks of life who are dissatisfied with Dong Zhuo, this dissatisfaction has been backlogged, and one day it will erupt, and this matter is likely to become an introduction, once it really breaks out, Dong Zhuo will really fall into passivity, and it will be too late to regret it.

At the beginning, Li Ru persuaded Dong Zhuo, who was obviously already moved, that is, he started from this aspect, but Dong Zhuohui almost fell for this plan, but it also shows that it has merit.

At that time, this plan was designed, and it was the time when Li Ru wanted to round up the people who were finally left by another group of people - because Dian Wei met Xu Chu who he didn't know, and later Xiahoudun appeared, and directly killed all the Xiliang soldiers who chased Guo Jia, so no one can tell who did this, but it is certain that there is definitely some contact with Luoyang City.

In order to consolidate Dong Zhuo's momentum and status, and strengthen the power of Dong Zhuo's group, Li Ru was trying to find a way to make Dong Zhuo reverse his image - although this is very difficult, but many times time can dilute it, and for those families or those ordinary people, their vital interests are also the most important, if these can be taken into account, Dong Zhuo's position will be more stable, and he will really establish a group with strength and foundation, so of course Li Ru will not allow such a thing to happen, so he will try his best to discourage it, so far, the effect is still good, because Dong Zhuo has indeed shelved this matter.

Li Ru's idea is a good land, and it is also good for Dong Zhuo, but Lu Bu can't let him get his way, he wants to be a yellow finch and a fisherman, and naturally he can't let Dong Zhuo be idle, let alone let him develop in a good way, indulging in wine is just a trivial matter, Lu Bu wants to actively promote him to do a few real "big things" - once he does something that will cause an uproar, not to mention that he can help himself, why not.

Thinking of this, Lu Bu had an idea in his heart and confidence.

"I will consider this...... Oh yes," Lu Bu suddenly thought of something, his eyes lit up, and he looked at Jia Xu and said: "Tomorrow is the Great Dynasty Meeting, when Dong Zhuo is in the court, the ministers are all here, and on that occasion he proposed to change the currency system, what does Wen He think?" ”

"Change the currency system?" Jia Xu wanted Lu Bu to think of a good way to collect money, now he only has expenditure and no income under his hands is not a long-term plan at all, and many things will definitely need money in the future, and he must strive to keep a low profile and not let Li Ru pay attention, so the source of financial resources naturally has to find a way by himself, but he didn't expect that Lu Bu thought of this; Of course, he also knew the news about this, knew that Dong Zhuo had this idea but was prevented by Li Ru and did not implement it, frowned and thought about it, of course he couldn't think so much in such a short time, but he should also know that if it is used properly as a means of collecting money, this is a feasible way, but he still has questions: "There should be no problem with the occasion, if this matter is established by the court, it will be basically established and difficult to change, but even if Dong Zhuo agrees, why should the lord think that other ministers will also agree with the lord's proposal?" If Dong Zhuo was really the only one who agreed, Li Ru risked his disapproval and led the ministers to oppose it, and Dong Zhuo would not have to face the difficulties under the surging emotions. ”

Lu Bu smiled mysteriously, "Don't worry, I've taken this into account, I don't think there will be a situation where Wen He is worried, maybe some people will seconded Li Wenyou, but some people may be more willing to see the contradictions between Dong Zhuo and Li Ru add fuel to the fire, then Li Wenyou rarely persists to the end when facing Dong Zhuo, if he sees that things can't be done, he will definitely be wrong, and then the government and the opposition may be echoed." ”

In fact, where Jia Xu couldn't think of this, even if he couldn't think of it just now, he should react, but as a subordinate, you can't always be smarter than the lord at all times, and it is an honest expression to say everything you want to say, but sometimes it also represents stupidity, since Lu Bu said it himself, of course he nodded in agreement and with some admiration, fortunately, Lu Bu's mind is still sober, naturally he will not be deceived by his expression, but his mind has already begun to think about how to start tomorrow.