"Sometimes when bureaucrats are corrupt, it is not purely because of greed for money, but more often because they are unconvinced. They have been brainwashed because of their freedom. They think that they are the proud son of heaven, and that scholar-bureaucrats and emperors share the same world. They are the most noble class after the emperor..."
"Then the question is, since they have already decided that they are the best group in this country, how can they watch businessmen making a lot of money and remain indifferent. Therefore, when Chinese businessmen make money at all, few are willing to carry out Investment and industrial upgrading..."
"They will gather the money together, use jars or boxes, hide it deep underground, or buy land, buy a lot of land, and finally donate officials to future generations. They must let future generations integrate into the collective of bureaucrats. Whether you make money or not is at least a matter of protecting your identity."
Zai Chun smiled bitterly and shook his head, "It's not that our Qing Dynasty can't build such a bank, but it's a question of whether it can be managed well. Just look at the current officialdom where officials are free from corruption. Tens of millions of taels or even hundreds of millions." When funds are pooled together, what will be the result? It will attract the greedy eyes of countless hungry wolves..."
"Don't look at me. Don't think that as an emperor, I can protect such a fortune. It costs ten taels of silver for me to eat an egg in the Forbidden City. Those slaves are greedy for my money even more unscrupulously..."
"You think of a court like this, how much money does the bank have to make to satisfy their appetite? Now Lotte Bank has only one or two silver reserves in its treasury before issuing eight-dollar banknotes. What he is afraid of is a run. It can be said that Lotte Bank My credit is earned very carefully..."
"If our Ministry of Accounts also set up a bank, I'm sure there are 10 million physical silver in the treasury, and they would dare to issue 50 million or even 100 million bonds. Why did the Ming Dynasty's treasure banknotes have to be abolished during the Zhengde period? , it’s because of the inflation caused by excessive issuance.”
Speaking of this, Zai Chun shook his head sadly, "To be honest, after staying in the Forbidden City and Sijiu City for a long time, I really thought that I was the proud son of heaven. In fact, it was only this year after I came out that I realized that the current status of the imperial court The credit is really not as good as Ryukyu or Rakuten Bank..."
At this time, the pamphlet has been circulated throughout the envoys. People's expressions were extremely complicated. Feng Fu said tangledly, "Your Majesty, don't be so pessimistic. We have to cheer up. As long as you are in charge of the government in the future, be close to gentlemen and stay away from villains, the government will naturally be clear... …”
Good guy, it’s been a year since he was born. Zai Chun is already tired of the eight-part essay. When he saw Feng Fu opening his mouth, he was so frightened that he quickly waved his hands, “Thank you for Mr. Feng’s good words, let’s talk about the matter at hand first... …”
In fact, there is really nothing to say about this current trip. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the imperial court is going on this trip to find out the details of Xiao Letian. In addition, some courtiers in the imperial court have already had doubts in their hearts. They are confused about Xiao Letian. What is the reason for such rapid rise?
Even though they clearly mentioned that they had conducted an inspection, they still had a shameful face, thinking that they had always said that the outside world was a dregs and that only the things left by their ancestors were treasures. If they went abroad in the name of an inspection, it meant that the imperial court was If you want to learn Western learning, isn’t that a slap in the face?
So while His Majesty was traveling abroad for study, and a lot of things happened during the year, it was legitimate to send an envoy to express condolences to the little emperor and see if His Majesty wanted to go home and when he would come back. But in fact, they were forced to do so. I feel helpless that I should open my eyes and see the world.
I didn't expect that the little emperor would change so much after not seeing him for just one year. Could it be that Xiao Letian really has a golden touch, not only able to turn stone into gold, but also turn decay into magic.
Weng Tonghe knew his student very well. He knew that Emperor Tongzhi was very smart and could be regarded as a child with a high IQ among the Manchu royal family, but he was definitely not a genius and was not at the same level as those talented young people among the people.
Moreover, Emperor Tongzhi in the past was arrogant with a hint of confusion, and was dignified with a hint of cowardice. He was not at all as high-spirited as he is now. It seems that Xiao Letian not only imparted a lot of new knowledge to the emperor, but also reshaped the young emperor's personality. character.
At the lunch banquet, everyone drank only four points of wine. They were just a little bit intoxicated. They were relieved and comfortable but not in a state where things would be delayed. After the meal, Da Si wanted to pay the bill, but Zai Chun raised his hand and said, "No, I have money." .”
Under the stunned gazes of all the courtiers, Zai Chun took out a leather folding wallet from the pocket of his military uniform, which was filled with thick Ryukyu military tickets.
Military coupons were one of the earliest banknotes issued by Xiao Letian. When he was in Tanggu, he had personally distributed them to the soldiers as a show of favor.
Military tickets have the highest privileges among all Ryukyu banknotes. You don’t have to queue to exchange military tickets for physical gold and silver. Anyone will give way to military tickets. If you say you came first, it’s useless. All financial institutions have to use military tickets. Redeem first.
Military stamps will always enjoy the highest discount, which is expressly stipulated in the Prime Minister's Military Law. The amount of discounts for banknote tax payments is different every year, but no matter how many military stamps there are, the discount will always be the highest.
Finally, military tickets can be consumed in some military stores. There are some very small products in the streets and alleys of Ryukyu. They have a unified name called military stores. They are all opened by military officials and family members of meritorious officials. .
Only military stamps are accepted for consumption here, no other money can be used, and military stamps can buy some top-notch black market goods here.
Foreign guns and bullets that have been eliminated by the army, excess armed belts in the army warehouse, kerosene lighters, top-quality leather combat boots... Anyway, some military products that are rarely seen on the market can be purchased here with military stamps.
Especially for foreign guns, people in Ryukyu can obtain the legal right to hold guns as long as they undergo training. However, guns cannot be bought and sold casually. Especially good guns, you have to go to those military stores to buy them. With so many privileges, military families can see It’s hard to think about the store’s business well.
When paying for a meal in Ryukyu, if you pay with real money, people will laugh at you for being a country bumpkin. If you pay with ordinary bonds, everyone will think you are a normal person.
If you use a checkbook issued by Rakuten Bank to settle the account, you must be a big businessman. If you use this kind of military check to settle the account...it means that you must be in politics or have a close relationship with the military.
Using military coupons to settle accounts is the most respectable. The exchange ratio between bonds and military coupons on the black market can reach up to 1:15, which shows how popular military coupons are.
When the fat boss of Fujianju saw that the distinguished guest took out military tickets today, he immediately shouted in a high-pitched voice, "Dear guest on the third floor, I'll give you the military tickets...thank you." With one order, all the waiters on the third floor were rehearsed in advance. The same thing happened, shouting loudly with the same voice, "Thank you for your reward."
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