Outside the palace is very prosperous, the shouts of the hawkers wander, there are people in the ring not far away, in fact, in the past few years after the Jingjing, the capital has developed rapidly.

Cheng Yuan looked at the lively Yingtian Theater, it was overcrowded, in fact, he just set up a stage on the bank of the Qinhuai River, and sang a few scripts every night, and the boats and pedestrians on the river were attracted.

In addition to the good looks, the most important thing is that the nightlife of the people of the Ming Dynasty is monotonous, and they will watch when they see the excitement.

Red lanterns are hung on the terraces on both sides of the river, and many boats are parked in front of the pier of the Jiangnan Gongyuan. But the further back you go, the house is an ordinary tiled house with white walls, and then there is a low thatched roof of a mud house, and you can't even see a lantern.

The most magnificent places are the big family, Wang Xie's Wuyi Alley, small vendors scramble to occupy the territory to sell things, but no one dares to go to the alley in front of people's houses to sell.

Changfu Street and the Qinhuai River, as well as the Jiangnan Gongyuan, were surrounded by scholars and officials of the imperial court, which were very quiet, and there were officials patrolling.

Cheng Yuan felt that if it weren't for Zhu Biaoxue's early arrival, Changfu Street would definitely be as majestic and prosperous as when the country was founded, and it would be more magnificent than the several national mansions they were in trouble.

It's a pity that there is no if, Zhu Laosi has become his own father-in-law.

The bluestone slab is uneven, considering Zhu Gaochi's special status, followed by seven or eight plainclothes guards, for safety reasons.

In the end, Cheng Yuan chose the teahouse of his own theater, and Xia Yuanji followed behind Zhu Gaochi.

"Do you feel that since the ban on silver and copper coins, people have to pay secretly, and those who don't know think they are doing illegal transactions.

In the blink of an eye, it has been a few years since the founding of the country, and the emperor and grandson have grown up, and even Zhengqing can say a few words, but it's all about his mother, and it has nothing to do with my father.

Time is a very strange thing, to recall what major events have been made in the imperial court in recent years, there are many reform ideas at every moment, and I want to do it, but I find a thousand things, and I don't know how to start. ”

"It seems that Yuan Ji and Zhen Guogong want to go together." Xia Yuanji sighed and said, "The matter of treasure money can be seen by the prince of the country. ”

"You support me in this matter?" Cheng Yuan looked at Xia Yuanji.

Xia Yuanji thought for a while and replied in a low voice: "As long as it is beneficial to the people, Yuan Ji is willing to help." ”

Zhu Gaochi asked: "Is there a way?" ”

Cheng Yuan said: "Yes." ”

Then he took out a stack of paper from his arms, spread it out casually, and said: "The reform and regulation of the treasure money system, the treasure money policy and the money policy of the Ming household department."

The issuance, storage, regulation, and circulation of treasure banknotes, the rules of trading, as well as the return and reserve of copper and silver treasure banknotes.

In addition, there are also the prices of Ming folk goods, rice, meat, salt, tea, silk, iron reserves and prices must be set.

The regulation of grain prices and the exchange of banknotes and copper in other prefectures and counties in the Ming Dynasty in each season, the balance between the government and the private sector, the policies before the exchange of treasure banknotes, copper coins and silver, and the management of the inner treasury and banknotes.

The most important thing is that the treasure money must be as exchangeable as the silver and copper coins, and it must be guaranteed. ”

After Cheng Yuan finished speaking, he said: "Your Highness, there may be some words that you don't understand, but I will answer them one by one later." ”

Zhu Gaochi hadn't reacted yet, he really couldn't figure out how Cheng Yuan had written a thick bunch.

Xia Yuanji also felt that Cheng Yuan's attitude was very respectable, and he could discuss business with him anytime and anywhere.

"In the seventh year of Hongwu, the imperial court tried to implement the system of copper coins, and copper coins were the fixed currency of the imperial court.

However, at that time, the people used copper coins, silver, and old banknotes of the old yuan, and then the imperial court began to implement the treasure banknote as the main standard.

It is forbidden to strictly prohibit the circulation of silver, and even once banned the use of copper coins, but the common people still use copper coins and silver, and Ming treasure banknotes. ”

Xia Yuanji continued: "But later, all parts of the country gradually relaxed, and the people also stole copper coins, and the court turned a blind eye.

Until this year, His Majesty ordered a complete ban on the use of copper coins and treasure money, and everyone felt that the impact was not very great.

Then Yu Lu also began to exchange the treasure money, and the officials of the DPRK and China panicked. ”

The treasure banknote is not just inflation, the problem depends on the essence, it is not comprehensive, there is no guarantee, and the treasure banknote that can be declared invalid by the official party at any time, except for the Ming Dynasty, everyone will be worried.

People seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and they will avoid what is harmful.

Originally, Cheng Yuan also planned to take Zhu Gaochi to the people to investigate the situation, because the son of the old Zhu family was afraid of his father, and Zhu Gaochi inherited Zhu Di's tradition of being afraid of his father, and he also tried to be stable in his work.

But the idea fell through.

Of course, it's not that Cheng Yuan is lazy, but it suddenly rains in Yingtian.

Later generations of Nanjing also liked to rain during the rainy season in June and July, and the sky may be clear, but after a while, black clouds came and it rained.

Although it was only a light rain, to ensure that the frail and sickly fat prince was not wet, everyone unanimously chose the teahouse opposite to eat and watch the rain.

The food in the theater is not delicious, this is Cheng Yuan's official complaint about his business.

You can't settle for meals, firstly, don't abuse your tongue and stomach, and secondly, eat one less meal in life.

Cheng Yuan had no choice but to arrange a table of meals for a few plainclothes guards, and the pain was very painful.

But it doesn't matter if you think about it, it's a good thing that the guards owe themselves a favor.

Xia Yuanji looked outside and said, "This rain is sudden, and I don't know when it will rain." ”

"The weather was too hot a few days ago, and many people in the city suffered from heat stroke, and if the sun continues to dry, I am afraid that there is no hope for the crops in the fields." Cheng Yuan put away the worry on his face, smiled and said with reassurance: "It's just time to come to the rain to cool off the heat and save the people." ”

Originally, Zhu Di, Yang Shiqi, Jin Youzi, and Hu Guang planned to walk the streets and alleys of the capital and ask the people what they thought of the treasure banknote.

But it didn't happen to be raining.

The second child of the roadside tea shed gave Zhu Di, Yang Shiqi and Hu Guang tea respectively, and saw Zhu Di, who was slightly dark-skinned, and said: "Big brother, I see that you are doing physical strength, and a bowl of tea is not enough to give you another bowl." ”

Yang Shiqi and Hu Guang originally lowered their heads to drink tea, but they almost choked when they heard this, they were white-faced, had a suitable figure, and spoke and acted politely.

It was Zhu Di, who used to be black in the north, and was born tall and big with a long beard, but was mistaken by the young Xiaoer.

Zhu Di was not annoyed, and talked about business with the store with a smile.

On rainy days, passers-by and tourists stand under the tea shed to take shelter from the rain, and there are many people.

A few tea customers were embarrassed to stand dry, asked for a bowl of tea, and squatted by the tea shed to drink.

They don't drink tea, they just need to quench their thirst.

Jin Youzi was immediately dissatisfied, thinking that if these people drank expensive tea, they were afraid that they would be chewing peonies.

Originally, Zhu Di thought that it was raining, and the opportunity to secretly investigate the use of treasure money by the people was gone, but now it seems that the rain has helped him.

Zheng He stood next to Zhu Di and added tea.

Zhu Di whispered to Yang Shiqi, Hu Guang, and Jin Youzi: "Later, you will all go and ask, if you don't even use it for the people, I'm afraid of me...... You have to pay attention to it. ”

Zhu Di remembered that when he was crowned King of Yan, Zhu Yuanzhang said when he went to the fiefdom that no matter when, the real cornerstone of the Ming Dynasty is the people, and every place must treat the people well.

During the Hongwu period, the people and remnants of the people in various places revolted many times, and now they are slowly decreasing, but once the policy is not suitable, it will inevitably cause chaos.