Under Zhang Xiu's order, the Ministry of Industry quickly carved the template according to the sketch. In less than a month, five specifications of templates were carved out. The carving of the template is very fine, and the lines on it are many but orderly. The lines at some intersections are very regular without any deviation. This is the craftsmanship of the number one craftsman in Dajing today, and the technology is naturally excellent.
A banknote is made of two pieces of paper pressed together.
The printing patterns on both sides of the banknote are different. According to the method of later generations, the words "one hundred taels" and the national flag of Dajing are printed on the front. The bottom of the national flag is surrounded by flowers and dense patterns, as well as the city wall of Chang'an City, which is simply lifelike. . The back is engraved with landscape paintings of Nanyang, and there are small words of one hundred taels in the upper left corner and lower right corner.
The production of the entire banknote is very exquisite.
It can be seen that during the Han Dynasty, the skills of craftsmen were very developed. It is a pity that this era did not pay attention to craftsmanship, otherwise, the skills of craftsmen could be improved a lot. Fortunately, Dajing cared about craftsmen and vigorously supported their development, resulting in a rapid rise in the level of craftsmen in Jingguo.
The colors of the five sizes of banknotes are also different.
One hundred taels are green, two hundred taels are purple, five hundred taels are purple with a little green, one thousand taels are light red, and five thousand taels are red. The color clearly identifies the amount of the bill.
Looking at the five exquisite silver notes, Zhang Xiu's mouth cracked with a satisfied smile. The effect was much better than he expected. He immediately ordered Su Jin to bring the seal of 'Dajing Minbao' that had been engraved long ago and put it on the specially left empty space in the center of the front. There was also an empty space for a seal in the upper left corner at the back. Zhang Xiu took out a small seal and stamped it on it.
It says: National copyright, any reproduction will be punished.
After changing these two chapters, a bank note can be considered a serious one and is worth one hundred taels of silver.
Now that the format of the banknote is in place, the next step is to promote circulation. The first stop is the Cai family of Nanyang, which has traveled all over the world in business and is richest in the world. The Cai family was the first noble family to join Dajing, so they naturally received the most benefits. The Cai family was solely responsible for the Yueying Paper, and the annual dividends were terrifying, making other families jealous.
I haven’t been to Cai’s for several years.
When the war started in Nanyang, no one went into Cai's house. Now it was an opportunity, so he took his sons, wives and concubines and went to Nanyang to enjoy the mountains and rivers. Firstly, it is to relax. After fighting for so many years, the complicated government affairs have finally become more relaxed. With Shangcheng Pavilion blocking it, Zhang Xiu is not very busy; secondly, it is to spend time with his family. Until the end of the war, there is no Spend time with them.
Under the escort of five thousand Jinggan troops, a dozen or so elegant carriages set off from Chang'an and headed towards Nanyang.
Zhang Xiu's trip was not as grand as the emperor's trip recorded in later generations. The current Dajing period was still in the development stage, and money was very precious. How could he dare to be extravagant and wasteful? There is no need for any formalism, everything is based on economy.
On the carriage heading to Caizhou.
Bu Lianshi, Huang Yueying, Cai Wenji, Zhen Ji, Liu Rui and Zhang Xiu were in the same carriage.
Zhang Xiu smiled and said to Huang Yueying: "Yueying! It's from Chang'an to Caizhou again. I remembered that I was planning to go to Caizhou to borrow food. Now that I think about it, things have changed. Time flies so fast! "
Huang Yueying smiled and said: "Things are different now, but the purpose of going to Caizhou has not changed."
Zhang Xiu burst out laughing.
Last time it was food, this time it is money.
Liu Rui sat aside, peeling the apple carefully. The knife turned dexterously in her delicate hands. After a while, an apple with white flesh, tender and sweet flesh was peeled out and handed to Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu took a bite and narrowed his eyes at her with a smile.
Liu Rui rolled her eyes with satisfaction.
"Who makes the Cai family my relatives? They are also a powerful family in the country. They have to set an example!" Zhang Xiu rested his head on Master Bu's round thigh and bit an apple. "If the treasury can produce money, I don’t have to run away anymore.”
Trainer Bu held Zhang Xiu's ears tenderly: "We in Dajing are full of talented people, and the emperor is considerate of the people. In a few years, we in Dajing will be able to dominate the world."
"Teacher, I hope that the tens of millions of people in Dajing are all talents and have a place to put themselves to use. Only in this way can our Chinese clothes continue to progress and develop, and finally conquer the stars and the sea."
Trainer Bu smiled sweetly.
Cai Wenji said: "The Emperor's mind is broader and boundless than the stars and the universe."
Zhang Xiu raised the corner of his mouth slightly and turned to look at Cai Wenji and Zhen Ji beside him.
Seeing Zhang Xiu's gaze, the two of them looked at each other first, and then looked at Zhang Xiu with a smile. Zhang Xiu said, "Hey! My Cai Cai can still flatter you. When did you learn it?"
Cai Wenji glared at Zhang Xiu and said, "Concubine, tell the truth. How can I become a sycophant when I come to the emperor?" Then she stuck out her tongue and said, "Even if it is a compliment, it cannot be called flattery."
Zhang Xiu smiled and asked, "What should it be called?"
Cai Wenji said with a smile: "That should be called dragon fart shooting."
"Hahaha!"
Everyone in the carriage laughed.
Pang Shanmin, the governor of Nanyang, learned that the emperor was coming and hurriedly led the Nanyang officials to prepare to greet him. Before he left, the imperial decree had already arrived. There was no need to mobilize troops to pick him up. Instead of going to Wancheng, he went directly to Caizhou. He only needed Pang Shanmin to accompany him.
On both sides of the Han River, the troops and horses of the two armies also became tense.
Naturally, it was the Yasukuni navy that created tension.
Knowing that the emperor was coming to Caizhou, Chen Wu quickly ordered all the scout ships to dispatch and conduct careful inspections in all places along the coast, not even an animal would be spared. The three buildings and ships were in full formation on the river, preparing for a defensive battle, as if they could launch a violent counterattack at the next moment.
The entire naval force was extremely active and vigilant.
In the past, fishing boats on both sides of the Taiwan Strait could travel unimpeded after fishing, but now they cannot. If they want to go ashore, they must undergo strict searches. Anyone who is abnormal will be detained immediately, and anyone who dares to resist will be shot.
Just kidding, the person who came was Emperor Dajing, and Chen Wu would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go.
Cai Shi also accepted the order early, and the entire Cai Shi Manor was decorated very grandly inside and outside. Cai Shi's people burned incense and bathed, washed the floor with water, and waited for the emperor's arrival. The fact that the emperor can come to the Cai family today is a supreme honor for the Cai family, and it also reflects the emperor's favor for the Cai family. After all, they are relatives of the country!
Cai Xi, who was already very old, suddenly became energetic. Wearing a decent and gorgeous robe, he leaned on the crutches given by the emperor and waited for the emperor's arrival in high spirits.
