"In addition to the discipline of Xian Liang Fang Zheng Neng and his outspoken admonitions, this subject also includes Jing Xiao Tong Suan, which can be regarded as a division of Shifa. The Tong Suan subject mainly examines arithmetic, supplemented by classics and meanings."
As soon as these words came out, Kou Zhun was stunned on the spot.
arithmetic?
This subject has never existed in this country.
There were only three subjects in the examination system in the Taizu Dynasty, and three subjects were added in the Zhenzong Dynasty, for a total of six subjects. However, neither the Taizu Dynasty nor the Zhenzong Dynasty included arithmetic in the examination system.
But the officials just did this.
Not only that, the officials also ranked the Tongshu Branch and the Xianliang Fangzheng Branch.
At this time, although the outside world did not know about it, Kou Zhun had already anticipated how the government and the opposition would discuss it when the contents of the system were made public.
Criticism is inevitable!
In the eyes of scholars, arithmetic is a small way.
There are very few people who are good at arithmetic. Most of these people do it out of hobby rather than necessity.
However, Kou Zhun only thought about it for a moment and then agreed.
"My lord, I obey the order!"
How could Kou Zhun, who had been prepared for it long ago, worry about the slight criticism?
If he was afraid, he would not have accepted the imperial edict in the first place.
"good."
Li Jie nodded slightly and continued.
"Kou Qing, do you know Jiaozi?"
"I know a thing or two."
During the Zhenzong Dynasty, Zhang Yong participated in the issuance of Jiaozi when he was governing Shu. Zhang Yong was not only the same year as Kou Zhun, but they were also good friends.
Back then, Zhang Yong mentioned the new thing 'Jiaozi' in his mind to Kou Zhun.
Therefore, what Kou Zhun said he knew a little about was just a modest remark. He once had an in-depth understanding of Jiaozi.
He is very clear about the advantages and disadvantages of Jiaozi.
Easy to carry and easy to circulate, this is the biggest benefit of Jiaozi, but no matter how great the benefits are, it cannot cover up the shortcomings of Jiaozi.
Jiaozi itself has no value!
Just like tea and salt, once it is over-distributed or indiscriminately distributed, it will not only be the merchants who will suffer in the end, but the imperial court will also suffer deeply.
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"I want to set up Jiaozi Affairs and manage the issuance of Jiaozi."
"His Majesty……"
Upon hearing this, Kou Zhun suddenly felt something was wrong.
Jiaozi is a pure disaster!
It is not an exaggeration to say that there will be endless disasters.
However, before he could give any advice, Li Jie interrupted his story.
"I will take care of all Kou Qing's worries."
"What worries you, is that you have too many friends? That you will ruin your rewards and make your people sick?"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Li Jie smiled slightly: "Jiaozi, risks and benefits coexist. Kou Qing should know that in order to get rich, agriculture is not as good as industry, and industry is not as good as business."
"Issuing Jiaozi is certainly risky, but the issuance of Jiaozi can greatly activate large-scale commerce."
"As for how to manage spam, I have a plan."
"Before issuing Jiaozi, a new system must be established."
“In the reserve fund system, the amount of money that each sector should be issued can only be based on the money saved in the payment, and no excessive or indiscriminate issuance is allowed.
This policy, from my beginning, will always be custom-made, and it will be easier for future generations and mothers! "
Although issuing a certain amount of currency can stimulate economic growth, Li Jie has no intention of doing so.
After all, the Song Dynasty was a feudal dynasty, and the emperor's will was the will of the court. If the younger emperors followed suit, the 'paper money plan' would definitely be ruined.
How was Jiaozi ruined in history?
Isn’t it because of greed for short-term gains that it eventually became waste paper?
Seeing the official's firm tone, Kou Zhun wanted to object, but in the end he swallowed his words again.
Although he has been absent from the court for a long time, he still knows the character of officials.
Officials have all talked about this, and the establishment of Jiaoziwu is almost a foregone conclusion.
In addition, at least when the official is in office, this system can definitely be implemented.
As for the official successor?
That's not what Kou Zhun should worry about.
Believe in the wisdom of future generations.
"My lord, I obey the order!"
After a while, Kou Zhun agreed to the second thing.
At this time, Kou Zhun suddenly felt a sense of regret in his heart.
The two things required by the officials are more difficult than the other.
The establishment of a new school can be said to have changed or negated the old study of Ci and Fu. Once the new study is implemented, I don't know how much infamy it will bear.
However, although this matter is difficult, it will benefit the present and future generations.
Pragmatic learning will eventually become the mainstream, and when future generations look forward to it, they may even praise Kou Zhun.
As for the establishment of Jiaoziwu, it is a blessing and a disaster.
If future emperors break the precepts, I am afraid that I will suffer eternal infamy.
The people of later generations will only scold Kou Zhun, but not the officials.
After all, Jiaozi was popularized on a large scale by Kou Zhun.
As for, why don't you scold the officials?
Don't forget one thing, Kou Zhun came to the audience alone today, and the officials waved away the rest of the crowd. Even the historian who compiled the daily notes was not present.
Therefore, if there is a problem with the policy in the future, Kou Zhun will definitely be blamed.
"good."
"In that case, you and I, the monarch and my ministers, will discuss the third matter."
As soon as these words came out, Kou Zhun couldn't help but speak in his heart.
And the third thing.
The first two items alone gave him a headache.
"This third matter is related to the Shipping Department."
“In the fourth year of Kaibao (971), Taizu established the Municipal Shipping Department in Guangzhou. Later, Taizong established the Hangzhou and Mingzhou Shipping Departments in Duangong and Chunhua.
So far, Shibosi's annual income is about 700,000 yuan. "
"Seven hundred thousand yuan. Although this money is not much, I think that the benefits of sea trade will be great."
"I would like to pilot the program in Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Mingzhou, and expand the spice trade under the guidance of the imperial court."
"Of course, Kou Qing can discuss the specific details with other ministers first and then present the results."
Hearing this, Kou Zhun breathed a sigh of relief.
It is not difficult to expand the spice trade.
People in the Song Dynasty had a great demand for spices. Incense, food, accessories, medicine, sacrifices, and makeup, what kind of things did not use spices?
Although spices were also produced locally in the Song Dynasty, the quality of local spices was indeed not as good as those imported from overseas.
The nobles in the capital all regard overseas spices as treasures. Anyone with a surplus of wealth will prefer overseas products when purchasing spices.
Therefore, there is a basis for expanding the spice trade, whether it is the court or the people.
As we all know, more goods lead to lower prices. If the price of overseas spices can be brought down, the resistance will certainly not be too great.
At this time, Kou Zhun didn't take sea trade seriously at all.
Regarding this matter, Kou Zhun privately thought that this might be a private request of the official family, maybe to have more choices when burning incense.
Kou Zhun doesn't pay attention to it, and you can't blame him. After all, Shibo's annual income is only about 700,000 yuan.
Compared with various expenditures of tens of millions of dollars, 700,000 dollars is just a small amount of money.
Even if the spice trade is expanded, can the income of the Shipping Company be doubled?
"I must handle this matter as soon as possible."
Li Jie nodded slightly and turned to ask.
"Does Kou Qing have any doubts about these three things?"
"minister……"
Of course Kou Zhun had doubts in his heart. In the following time, the two of them asked and answered questions. It was not until dusk fell that the doubts were resolved.
