"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is well versed in what he said. In fact, the land of the Central Plains itself lacks copper mines. This is one of the reasons." Han Du paused and said: "The other is that our Ming Dynasty copper coin casting technology is advanced, and the copper coins we cast are It was so exquisite that it was transported back in large quantities by surrounding vassal countries and circulated as their own currency."
Lao Zhu nodded frequently as he listened. He knew about the Ming Dynasty copper coins being transported away from the vassal states. There were even some vassal states that came to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty and asked the Ming Dynasty to exchange the gifts for them in copper coins. Even if the Ming Dynasty did not give them copper coins, they would find ways to exchange the items for copper coins and then transport them back to their home country.
I didn't realize it was anything at first. According to Lao Zhu's concept, people came to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. After all, changing the reciprocal gifts into copper coins is a person's freedom. The Ming Dynasty can't even ban this. But now that Han Du mentioned it, maybe there is some secret that he doesn't know about.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Your Majesty." Han Du smiled sadly.
"I said that if treasure money is used well, it will be like a magic sword, enough to convince all parties."
"As long as the Ming Dynasty prints the treasure banknotes beautifully, the surrounding vassal countries will definitely use the treasure banknotes as their own currency like copper coins. At that time, the Ming Dynasty can prepare the treasure banknotes with the same amount of gold and silver. On the grounds of gold, he asked the vassal countries to send gold and silver to the Ming Dynasty, and then issued them the same amount of treasure banknotes."
"I see," Lao Zhu nodded excitedly, "In this case, it is equivalent to us just using paper to exchange for countless gold and silver from various countries."
Lao Zhu's face turned red when he thought about the wealth of various countries.
It is said that he has been coveting the wealth of various countries for a long time, but firstly, with Bei Yuan as his henchman, he cannot spare any effort to deal with them; secondly, even if he wants to conquer various countries, it is basically an expedition with labor. Let’s not talk about whether the Ming army can win. There are some countries that are too far away. Whether the Ming army can reach them is a problem.
But now that we have treasure banknotes, everything is no longer a problem. The vassal countries will transport their own gold and silver, and then they will transport the treasure banknotes back.
And I don't have to pay anything. I can just sit peacefully in this Fengtian Palace and receive money without mercy.
Is there such a good thing in the world? Lao Zhu thinks there is no more.
But Han Du told him that there are better things in the world than this.
"At the beginning, His Majesty can issue a decree requiring that all transactions between the vassal countries and the Ming Dynasty must use treasure banknotes. Every year, the vassal countries purchase a large amount of materials from the Ming Dynasty. In the past, they used gold and silver for transactions, and now let them exchange them for gold and silver. As long as we make the treasure banknotes exquisite and make them think they are worth their money, they will definitely accept them."
"As long as they start to circulate treasure banknotes in the country, they will definitely not have a lot of treasure banknotes at this time. The value of treasure banknotes in the vassal countries will inevitably increase because of the scarcity of things. In other words, they use the same amount of gold and silver It is profitable for them to exchange treasures with the Ming Dynasty at this time. His Highness the Crown Prince believes that the vassal states belong to various countries, what will they do at this time? "
The increase in the value of treasure notes mentioned by Han Du is bound to happen, because the value of the copper coins shipped back from the Ming Dynasty by the vassal countries is much higher than the value of the Ming Dynasty copper coins themselves. And even the current Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes are not taken back for use by various countries. It is just because this kind of treasure banknotes are crudely made and have no technical content. They can make them themselves, so they only take them back a little bit.
If there is advanced technology for making treasure banknotes, but no country has the ability to make them, then they will inevitably exchange Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes. Han Du still has this confidence.
Zhu Biao took a breath, looked at Han Du in surprise and said: "Since it is profitable, the upper echelons of various countries will take advantage of the fact that they can exchange Ming Dynasty for treasure banknotes, and wantonly exchange gold and silver with Ming Dynasty for treasure banknotes, until ,until......"
"Until they exchange all the gold and silver in the country, until the whole country is flooded with treasure banknotes, until the value of the treasure banknotes is consistent with the face value." Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and helped the prince to say what he had not said. "In this way, although countries do not issue treasure notes, it is equivalent to Ming Dynasty issuing them for them."
It's so cruel, so cruel.
Only then did Lao Zhu look at Han Du seriously. He didn't expect that this boy's face full of scholarly charm could actually hide such a vicious idea.
"What your Majesty said is true." Han Du stood aside and smiled reservedly.
Zhu Biao pointed at Han Du and said: "But you said that issuing treasure banknotes is risky. If there is no equal amount of gold and silver as reserves, the treasure banknotes will be tied to the national destiny. If the vassal countries are Treasure money is rampant. Once the value of treasure money depreciates, wouldn't it mean that the country's destiny will be depleted and the country will be ruined?"
"Well, Your Highness. In fact, no matter how much preparation Ming Dynasty has made, the issuance of treasure banknotes has certain risks. But if the vassal countries can be brought in, then the risk of Ming Dynasty issuing treasure banknotes will be minimized." Han Du smiled flatteringly and looked around at him.
But Zhu Biao was not fooled by Han Du's little tricks. He asked sternly: "What I'm talking about is not how to reduce the risk of Ming Dynasty issuing treasure banknotes, but what should Ming Dynasty do if there is a proliferation of treasure banknotes in various countries and rapid devaluation? "
"This, this," Han Du touched his nose in embarrassment and said to himself in a voice as thin as a mosquito's moan: "A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist."
"Huh? What do you mean?" Zhu Biao asked, "Do you mean to just watch and ignore it?"
It's so pitiful that Zhu Biao can hear his voice so small? Do all smart people really have sharp ears and eyes?
"Of course not," Han Du saw that he really couldn't escape, so he simply said righteously: "As a sovereign country, the Ming Dynasty is friendly, responsible and responsible to the vassal countries."
Zhu Biao's anger began to calm down under Han Du's sonorous and powerful words. He felt that Han Du's words were well spoken, and every word spoke to his heart.
On the other hand, Lao Zhu's expression was not very beautiful. Following Han Du's words, the smile on Lao Zhu's face faded little by little. He seemed to feel that the gold ingot that had flown into his pocket began to "puff, puff, puff" with its long wings. "Fly away.
Lao Zhu glared at Han Du displeasedly, picked up the ginseng tea on the imperial desk and was about to drink it.
Han Du's voice continued, "But given that this is the internal affairs of each country, Ming Dynasty expresses serious concern and sympathy?"
Han Du was not so sure about the last two words, because he saw His Highness the Crown Prince glaring at him again.
That's it?
Zhu Biao wanted to continue asking, but was interrupted by Zhu Yuanzhang's "puff".
Lao Zhu sat on the dragon chair and sprayed a mouthful of tea on the imperial desk, making the memorial wet. But Lao Zhu was not angry at all, and instead waved his hand to dissuade the prince.
Looking at Han Du, Lao Zhu pondered and asked, "Do you want to exonerate your father?"
The critical moment has come.
Han Du fell to his knees and said, "Your Majesty clearly understands that although my father clashed with Your Majesty in the court, the devaluation of treasure banknotes will indeed endanger the Ming Dynasty. I implore Your Majesty to remember my father's loyalty to the Ming Dynasty and avoid the death penalty."
After Han Du finished speaking, he bowed to the emperor and waited for Zhu Yuanzhang's decision.
"Is it just to be exempted from the death penalty? Don't you want your father to be reinstated?" Lao Zhu looked at Han Du playfully.
"Sinners dare not have such delusions." Han Du told the truth. He really never thought about his father being reinstated as an official, let alone becoming a second-generation official bullying men and women under his father's protection.
In Han Du's view, his father's character was not suitable for being an official. His father was able to reach the position of Minister of Household Affairs before something happened. This was already the protection of countless ancestors. If he continues to do this, even if there is no treasure money, other things will definitely happen, causing the whole family to be executed.
When you are an official, you must listen to the teachings of great men, "make many friends and make few enemies." This is the golden marriage and the way to be an official.
Where can I find an official like my father? Above the court, Duke Gonggun didn't even have a single friend. Even after he was imprisoned, no one helped him, so everyone was waiting for the Han family to fend for themselves.
Is this being an official? This is seeking death.
Regardless of whether what Han Du said was true or false, Lao Zhu was not prepared to reinstate Han Du, at least not now.
"I heard that you are a candidate for public education?" Lao Zhu had other thoughts in mind.
"Your Majesty, the sinner just won the prize last year." Han Du answered honestly, and at the same time he also had some speculations in his heart.
"If you win the exam at a young age, you can be considered a young talent." Lao Zhu praised Han Du at the right time.
Han Du smiled bitterly in his heart. If his father hadn't offended you, then he would really have been a young hero. I don't know how many parents would have set a benchmark for educating their children. But after the whole family was imprisoned, his halo was naturally shattered.
"It's not bad to promote people. You can become an official if you promote people." Lao Zhu said to himself, paused and stared at Han Du, and said solemnly: "Han Du has accepted the title."
"Han Du accepts the order." Han Du, who was lying on the ground, quickly replied.
"I designate you as the Chief Promoter of the Eighth Grade Treasure Banknotes. You will be punished for your meritorious service, and you will have full authority to preside over the printing of new treasure banknotes. You must work hard to produce the exquisite treasure banknotes you say."
"Your Majesty Han Du, I accept the decree and thank you for your kindness." Han Du knelt down to Lao Zhu three times before getting up from the ground.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely make a treasure that satisfies Your Majesty." Han Du assured Lao Zhu, then paused and asked about something he was extremely concerned about, "May I ask Your Majesty, if my family can come with me Will you go back?"
Han Du thought that since he had done something, his family should be able to forgive him.
It's a pity that he overestimated Lao Zhu's generosity.
"You haven't made any achievements now. Let's wait until you make a lot of money and make some achievements." Lao Zhu refused directly.
However, Han Du still refused to give up. He took a step back and asked: "Your Majesty, my mother and sister are female relatives. Being imprisoned for a long time will hinder my reputation. I wonder if your Majesty can be merciful and pardon them first."
