"The imperial court did not have a clear price, and as for the people, it has always been based on the changes of commodities, and there has never been a specific exchange value."

"But it can also estimate an approximate exchange value, such as a tael of gold, which can be exchanged for about ten taels of silver, but it is rarer than gold, so it is not a mainstream trading currency."

"As for one tael of silver, it can probably be exchanged for about 1,000 to 1,500 copper coins, but how much it can be exchanged depends on the situation."

Zhu Biao thought for a long time before looking at Xiao Han and replied.

In the past few days, Zhu Biao has not been idle, but as long as he has free time, he will study the currencies of all dynasties, especially the currency rules of the people, and Zhu Biao is even more familiar with them.

"So, sometimes a tael of silver can be exchanged for a thousand, that is, the usual money, and sometimes, it goes beyond the usual money."

Xiao Han nodded, then glanced at Zhu Biao and said, "Isn't this chaos?" ”

"Well, but in the early days of the imperial court, there was no way to solve this chaos."

Zhu Biao sighed helplessly.

Now it seems that the troubled times have ended, but the people are still in dire straits, coupled with the year of catastrophes, natural and man-made disasters continue, whether you can eat enough is a problem, let alone solve the chaos of currency.

It's just that this chaos didn't last for a few years, and in history, in the eighth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated that one tael of gold can be exchanged for four taels of silver, and one tael of silver can be exchanged for consistent money.

But that is only for the Ming treasure banknote to open the way, so in order to reform the currency trading system, the rules of exchange are set as early as possible, which is the king.

"It's not too late to settle it."

"As you said, the exchange price of the people probably fluctuates between here, so naturally we can't jump out of this fluctuation."

"After all, the imperial court needs to recycle all the old currency before it can issue new currency, and how to make the people accept it and use it, that is, to exchange it in equal amounts."

"For example, the imperial court stipulates that one tael of silver can only be exchanged for consistent money, and one tael of gold can only be exchanged for ten taels of silver, so when the spring of next year is issued, the old currency can be recycled at this price."

Xiao Han picked up the tea cup on the side, and after drinking it all, he looked at Zhu Biao and said with a smile: "Therefore, it must be as soon as possible, but this regulation is only applicable to Yingtian now, after all, it is still in the experimental stage, and it is not suitable for large-scale promotion." ”

"Why?"

Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with a trace of doubt, since the exchange price of the currency should be set as soon as possible, why not promote it once and for all and directly promote it to the whole country?

"Have you solved the people's livelihood problems?"

"Well fed, warmly dressed, and have a house?"

Xiao Han glanced at Zhu Biao and asked.

"Nope."

Zhu Biao shook his head.

"Aren't you a light fart?"

"The people can't afford to eat, their clothes can't be warm, their houses haven't been built, and their lives haven't gotten better, so the imperial court has begun to set currency exchange prices?"

Xiao Han suddenly looked at Zhu Biao angrily and said, "Then what should the people think, are you going to learn from the Yuan Dynasty and squeeze the people?" ”

"Of course not."

Zhu Biao hurriedly shook his head again.

"That's it, otherwise, sooner or later it will be a heavenly anger, and why should I put the test point in Yingtian?"

"Because, Ying Tian is the most suitable, and there is no more suitable place in the world than Ying Tian now."

"First, this is my Ming Dynasty's Kyoto, second, the people of Yingtian, life is still alive, it is easier to formulate currency, recycle currency, and promote currency, and third, Yingtian is the capital, and its prosperity is definitely better than that of other state capitals."

Xiao Han opened three fingers, then looked at Zhu Biao and continued: "Moreover, don't forget, this is Jiangnan, and the people in the south, especially in Zhejiang, are much better than the people in the north. ”

"Hmm."

"The south has always been an important fiscal and tax town, so compared with the north, the south has always been a little richer."

Zhu Biao nodded without thinking about it.

In all dynasties, the south has always been an important financial and tax town of the imperial court, including the Ming Dynasty in front of it, so it is not just a little rich, it is simply too rich.

"Therefore, we are in Jiangnan, we must give full play to the advantages of Jiangnan's wealth, so that the people of Jiangnan can see the official trading market of Yingtian, the use of the new currency, and the admiration of the people of Yingtian for the new currency."

"In this way, the imperial court doesn't have to do anything, just under the propaganda of the people of Yingtian, the new currency can already be completely circulated in the south, and there will be countless people rushing to exchange the new currency."

"So, isn't this more penetrating than the holy decree of the imperial court?"

Xiao Han said with a smile on his face.

"Indeed, with the deep foundation of the South, the new currency has become the mainstream trading currency in the South, and no one will use the bulky old currency."

Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with a gleam.

"Hmm."

Xiao Han nodded undeniably.

Currency trading system.

First the currency, then the transaction, then the whole system.

And the new currency of the south has been promoted, so it is necessary to start trading, but the world is so big, the south alone must not be enough, otherwise, wouldn't it become half of the world?

Therefore, the new currency should be promoted by the southern merchants to start frequent transactions, and it will not be long before the new and old currencies in the world will be completely replaced.

"And we can't ban the circulation of old money so that people can continue to use it."

"After all, if the people don't believe in the court, they will believe in the silver in their hands, but individuals have to eat and trade."

Xiao Han's eyes flashed with a touch of profundity, and then, he smiled again: "But the trading market officially created by the imperial court cannot circulate old currency, only new currency. ”

"Hehe, I see what you mean."

Zhu Biao's eyes suddenly lit up, and then, he smiled and said: "Since the official can't trade, it can only be used for private transactions, but the value of the currency is the same, you don't want to, but these merchants are willing, after all, it's convenient and fast, then you can only passively accept the new currency, and in the long run, the whole world will only have new currency." ”

"Yes."

Xiao Han's eyes flashed with admiration.

"Official trading market, what does this amount to?"

"It is equal to the guarantee of the imperial court, and the merchants of the world, which can refuse the protection of the imperial court?"

Immediately, Xiao Han continued to look at Zhu Biao and said, "That's why, the imperial court must build a trading market. ”

"You're thinking a little simple, so you have to agree with the old man."

Zhu Biao shook his head, then looked at Xiao Han and sighed.

In fact, the most difficult level is still their old man, after all, who doesn't know in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang hates businessmen the most, and the most despised is also businessmen, and officials are even prohibited from doing business.

Therefore, once Zhu Yuanzhang knows that this trading market is not just for the people, Lao Zhu will definitely not agree, and will even be furious.

"Huh."

"Of course I thought about it, after all, the old man of our family is notoriously stubborn!"

Xiao Han rolled his eyes and looked at Zhu Biao, and said angrily: "So, from the very beginning, to build an official trading market, it is necessary to create a market management department." ”

"Market Management Division, what is this?"

Zhu Biao suddenly looked at Xiao Han suspiciously, why did such a word suddenly pop up?

"Since there is a trading market, there is no shortage of the Transaction Management Division, and the original intention of creating this department is to prevent someone from deliberately inflating the price of commodities and trying to short the market."

"Then the pricing of commodities can only be set by the Transaction Management Division."

"Because only in this way can the price of goods be transparent, and the people will not be trapped."

"There is also the control of commodities, we must be strict, and all those inferior commodities will be eliminated, so as to ensure that the rights and interests of the people will not be infringed."

"And that's the Transaction Management Division."

Then, Xiao Han thought for a moment again, before he looked at Zhu Biao and continued: "It's simple, unless you are the emperor, otherwise, according to the character of our old man, the official trading market completely controlled by the imperial court, don't want to be born in this life, so I will find another way to let merchants flow into the trading market, but merchants can't call the shots on goods and prices." ”

"I see."

"That's what you call double protection."

"Whether it is a merchant or a common person, it can be guaranteed by the imperial court."

"After all, with the transaction management department you mentioned, even if it is not an official trading market, it is just a simple private transaction, and the people can compare the prices by themselves, so as to completely correct the atmosphere of sitting on the ground and starting prices!"

"As for businessmen, although there will be various restrictions, you can also use the trading market to expand your business scale, from south to north, unimpeded, to achieve what you call small profits and quick turnover."

Zhu Biao couldn't help but applaud.

"Clever."

Xiao Han looked at Zhu Biao and gave a thumbs up, and then said with a smile: "Where there are people, there will be business, and the more people you know, the wider his circle will be, and the bigger the business will be, but how to complete the understanding between people depends on the trading market." ”

Moreover, there is no need to be afraid of businessmen becoming bigger, after all, at that time, the old and new currencies are all in the hands of the imperial court, and the economy of the Ming Dynasty will always be in the hands of the imperial court, not the hands of these merchants.

But for the merchants in ancient times, it was impossible to see through it at all.

And, even if you can see clearly, what can you do?

It's still the same sentence, and it moves the whole body.

This is equivalent to even if the new currency is boycotted by the whole people, as long as there is a merchant who uses the new currency, it will inevitably cause a chain reaction in the market, coupled with the strong support and deterrence of the imperial court, it will take a few more years to complete the replacement of the old and the new.

"Hmm."

"I'll get this done as soon as possible."

Zhu Biao, who had already smoothed everything out, looked at Xiao Han again and asked with a smile: "What do you say about the naming of the new currency?" ”

"Well, it's up to the old man to decide."

Xiao Han shrugged his shoulders and pointed upward, which meant that it was the Ming Dynasty, and it was not the turn of the two of them to have the final say, and there were still people on it.

But according to Zhu Yuanzhang's urine, the new currency is estimated to be called Daming treasure banknote, anyway, Xiao Han thinks so.

"Well, then let's decide."

"At the beginning of next year, we will take Yingtian as the starting point to issue new currency, open a trading market, and create a transaction management department."

Zhu Biao clenched his fists lightly, and a flash of expectation flashed in his eyes.

"Well, let's not talk about that yet."

Xiao Han glanced at the stove, then turned his head to look at Zhu Biao and said: "The division of labor is clear, you go to make cakes for the old man, after all, the old man is indispensable for big cakes, I'll cook the dishes, hurry up, don't wait for everyone to arrive, the meal is not ready yet." ”

"Okay."

Zhu Biao, who solved the problem, was full of enthusiasm, rolled up his sleeves directly, and was ready to do a big job in the small kitchen.

But in an instant, Zhu Biao was stunned in place, and then, he turned his head, looked at Xiao Han a little embarrassed and asked, "Cake, how to burn it?" ”

“？”

On Xiao Han's head, a big question mark flashed, and he couldn't say a word when Zhu Biao choked on him.

What the fuck is this here to help?

Do it a favor!

"Don't look at me like that, I haven't cooked, so you can't teach me?"

Zhu Biao still looked at Xiao Han with some embarrassment.

"With you, I'm really convinced!"

Xiao Han glared at Zhu Biao fiercely.

As everyone knows, at the door of the small kitchen, Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma couldn't laugh or cry in their eyes.

Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang was still lying on the couch, but because of his age, coupled with his worries about state affairs, how long could he sleep, he got up after a while, and then he also came to the kitchen, but as soon as he arrived at the door, he heard that Xiao Han and Zhu Biao were discussing the reform of the currency trading system, so they did not go into the kitchen.

"We were originally puzzled, when did the boss cook, and it took a long time, it turned out that he still learned and sold."

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head with a smile and said, "We thought that the boss had gone to learn a few dishes and was going to make them for you to taste." ”

"Hehe, whose father is like you, when your father is the shopkeeper and throws everything to his son, this is already too busy, and you still learn to cook, you really dare to open your teeth."

Queen Ma glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang angrily, and immediately hugged Zhu Biao.

"That's the boss's filial piety."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled proudly.

"Then his father is not sensible."

Queen Ma pouted again.

However, the two husbands and wives bickering is already a daily routine, and it is nothing, besides, Zhu Yuanzhang's famous rake ears, after a while, he will have to admit it.

"Okay, okay, in two days, let's go back to the court and exchange your precious son for you."

Sure enough, after a while, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, but then, he looked at the small kitchen and said with a smile: "However, since we became emperors, Fengxue, a stinky boy, has never called our old man again." ”

When he said this, Zhu Yuanzhang was inexplicably a little emotional, before he was called emperor, Xiao Han shouted the most was the old man, he hadn't heard it for a few years, and suddenly, he still had an inexplicable sense of intimacy.

"You are always the emperor, even if Fengxue is jumping out, you have to guard your temperament, after all, Fengxue, this child, has spared his life since he was a child."

Queen Ma also shook her head a little helplessly.

The emperor is always different, and don't look at Xiao Han and Zhu Biao often fighting now, but when Zhu Biao is called the emperor, then Xiao Han will also be with Zhu Biao, which seems to be a little different.

Moreover, this has nothing to do with anything else, just the monarch and the minister, it is already an insurmountable chasm.

"Emperor, Emperor"

Zhu Yuanzhang muttered softly, then sighed and said nothing more.

"Your Majesty, Queen Mother."

"His Royal Highness the King of Qin, His Royal Highness the King of Jin, His Royal Highness the King of Yan, and Miss Wang have all arrived at the door."

It was at this time that Wang Jinghong came to the side of Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma and bowed down.

"Well, it's pretty early, let them come in quickly."

Zhu Yuanzhang came back to his senses at this time, and then, after looking at Wang Jinghong, he waved his hand and said, "Don't freeze." ”

"Yes."

Wang Jinghong bowed down and retreated again.

"Minmin, why are you with the second child?"

But Queen Ma's eyes flashed with a different color, and then she looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked.

"I don't know, maybe I met it."

"However, we know that according to their personalities, they are designated to be able to fight."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and shook his head.

By the way, that Wang girl is called Minmin Timur, Wang Baobao's sister-in-law.

That is, Zhu Yuanzhang replaced Zhu Zhang, the king of Qin, and selected the future princess of Qin.

It's a new month, and I'm here again to ask for a monthly pass, a recommended ticket, but today, I still want to ask my brothers for a first order, and thank you, brothers, for so long for your support, Tiezi is very moved, then only by exploding more, can I live up to my support, and kneel down to thank Tiezi again.

One more mouth, brothers, join the group!

(End of chapter)