Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Ever since he thought of promoting banknotes, Luo Youdu conducted a survey overnight.

Judging from the experience of later generations of economics, if banknotes are not implemented, the economies of the North and the South will be incompatible due to the difficulty of currency payments, which will not only affect the economies of the North and the South, but also directly affect the contacts between the North and the South.

The more frequent and deeper the north-south trade, the more they can truly integrate together.

If no changes are made and they always take care of themselves, it will be difficult for Mobei and Monan to fully integrate into China and become a part of the Dayu court.

Luo Youdu said sincerely: "I know that there will be many difficulties in promoting banknotes, but I think that shrinking back when encountering difficulties is not the real way to solve the problem. Overcoming the problem is the way of life."

Facing Luo Youdu's tough attitude, Dou Yi did not speak, but continued to meditate.

Since the founding of the Dayu court, Dou Yi has taken over the government affairs of the court.

He is the most traditional disciple of Confucianism, and he cares about the people all over the world.In the four sentences of Hengqu, it is said that establishing a heart for the world, establishing a life for the people, inheriting the knowledge for the past saints, and creating peace for all generations is the truest portrayal of Dou Yi.

For a long time, Dou Yi has been mainly responsible for politics and people's livelihood.

Through these years of work experience, Dou Yi has grown up and realized the value of business.

Agriculture is the root of life, but business is the foundation of a rich country and people.

Emphasis on agriculture in troubled times, emphasizing business in prosperous times, this is Dou Yi's experience for many years as prime minister.

Because of this, Dou Yi can understand the significance of promoting paper money.

The promotion of banknotes is undoubtedly a huge boost to the economy. If successful, it will usher in a wave of economic take-off and solve many problems.

But in the face of interests, people's hearts are the most untrustworthy.

The loopholes behind the banknotes are too big, and the profits are terribly high. Once there is a problem, the court will lose the people's support that it relies on the most.

As the Prime Minister, Dou Yi understands the key reason why the Dayu court has come to this point.

Without him, just two words, people's hearts.

When it comes to the founding emperors of previous dynasties, no one has won the hearts of the people more than the current one.

It's not that Dayu Emperor is so virtuous, far superior to the founding kings of all dynasties, but is influenced by this era.

After the end of the Tang Dynasty, the warriors came to power, the etiquette collapsed and music was broken, and human lives were like grass and ants. The emperor changed one crop after another.When it comes to turmoil, only the Northern and Southern Dynasties can be compared in the history of China.

Luo Youdu, however, acted like a savior in a short period of time, setting things right and ending this turbulent era.

As a result, many people have personally experienced the turmoil of the times, and know the truth that they would rather be a dog of peace than a person in a troubled world.

For those who end this troubled world, as long as Luo Youdu doesn't struggle like Yang Guang, even if life is a little bit harder, they will be grateful.

The people are willing to cooperate with many policies of the imperial court, and the government orders are well understood.

Once there is a problem with the banknotes, it will not be the merchants, let alone the nobles, who will be injured, but the common people.

It's not a probability, it's a certainty...

Dou Yi knew that not many people could refuse this temptation.

Just as he was thinking about how to speak.

Lu Duoxun stood up and said: "For the issuance of banknotes, I think four aspects should be paid attention to. First, supervision. A special agency must be set up to supervise the production and issuance of banknotes; second, for the loss of banknotes, you can set A service life, based on two to three years, to avoid serious damage to banknotes, resulting in indistinguishable; third, prohibit private printing of banknotes, offenders will be severely punished, and if necessary, a continuous sitting policy can be adopted; fourth, want to put an end to The key to banknotes is to look at yourself. Find a way to start from the banknotes, or the material of the paper, or the printing technology. Make it impossible for others to easily imitate, let alone imitate."

Luo Youdu once again admired from the bottom of his heart, Lu Duoxun's four points are on point.

Before he could open his mouth, Dou Yi stopped hesitating and said, "Your Majesty's words are thought-provoking. Indeed, shrinking back is not the solution to the problem. The four points mentioned by Lu Xianggong are also eloquent. But I think the key problem is still there. , cannot be solved. Especially at present, the world is waiting for prosperity, and the economic turmoil cannot withstand the blow... As long as the problem can be solved, I support full promotion."

Luo Youdu's face froze, but he didn't want to give Dou Yi an army.

"Your Majesty, I have a suggestion!" Zhao Pu who had been silent all this time said suddenly.

"Say it!" Luo Youdu cheered up.

Zhao Pu bowed and said: "The promotion of banknotes and state-owned benefits, but there are many uncontrollable harms in it. It is better to choose one to carry out, see the effect, and sort out the problems encountered in the promotion and solve them one by one. In this way, the harm can be minimized. .”

Luo Youdu's heart moved slightly, isn't this just a pilot promotion?It's a good way...

Dou Yi glanced at Zhao Pu and said, "I have no objection."

Luo Youdu thought for a while, then nodded slightly to express his agreement.

It is indeed a pity that he failed to directly promote banknotes, but he also has a feeling that he is indeed too anxious about this matter.

It's better to be safe than risky when the timing is premature...

"That's it!"

Luo Youdu was no longer entangled, and said with an open-minded smile: "Let's promote it in Youzhou first, and if it succeeds, it will drive the economy in the north. Even if there are problems and mistakes, they can be made up for at the first time, and the losses will be controlled within the scope."

He is worrying about the population problem in Youzhou. The promotion of banknotes in Youzhou will drive the economic development of this place.As for the various hidden dangers that have emerged, it will also be due to the population of the place so as not to cause turmoil.

Youzhou is connected to Momo in the north, Central Plains in the south, Shanxi in the west, and an economic port like Jingu in the east. It is indeed a good choice.

Dou Yi, Zhao Pu and Lu Duoxun all had no objection.

Luo Youdu put his mind to rest and stretched his arms, but seeing Dou Yi frowning, he immediately withdrew his restless hands, and said solemnly: "The three of you are my right-hand men, you are usually busy with work, and it is rare to have leisure time. It's rare to get together during this holiday, so let's have a drink with me and play..." He wanted to talk about playing Go, but he quickly realized that he shouldn't show his stinky chess basket out to embarrass others, and immediately changed his words: "Reward Appreciating the cold plum..."

"As for the banknotes, you should go back and think about it carefully. On the first day after the holiday, this proposal will be implemented..."

Although it was implemented after the festival, Luo Youdu couldn't hold back in the end and summoned Fan Yong, the Imperial Supervisor.

Fan Yong was from Wuyue, and he was incorporated into Beijing with Qian Hongchu. Compared with the Wufu in the Central Plains, the style of writing in the South was at its peak, and the officials in Wuyue in the south of the Yangtze River were better than those in the Central Plains. Therefore, many officials were arranged by Luo Youdu to engage in the education industry.

Fan Yong was one of them, and he was incorporated into the Guozijian to be responsible for the printing work.For printing, have a certain understanding.

Of course, the most important thing is that he is a clean and honest official with noble morals.

The status of Guozijiancheng is not low, and his salary is quite rich, but Fan Yong himself has no good clothes except official uniforms, and all his savings are donated to his hometown to help the construction of his hometown.

This kind of character, even Luo Youdu, who has lived in the palace for a long time, listens to his reputation.

Responsible for printing money, you have to find such a person to do it.

Therefore, the first thing Luo Youdu thought of was Fan Yong.

In fact, Fan Yong has another identity, that is, the father of his idol Fan Zhongyan, but compared to Fan Wenzheng, who is worried about the world's worries before and happy after the world's joy.Apart from leaving a name of incorruptibility in history, Fan Yong has no other specific deeds.Luo Youdu naturally doesn't know...

"His Majesty!"

Fan Yong looks thin, but he is very energetic, with piercing eyes.

Luo Youdu explained to Fan Yong about the issuance of banknotes.

Fan Yong was confused and didn't quite understand the value and significance of banknotes.

Luo Youdu didn't care either, if everyone had the abilities of Dou Yi, Zhao Pu, and Lu Duoxun, he, the emperor, would be free.He just explained briefly, detailed the inside situation, and then got straight to the point, saying: "...For some reason, I plan to start with printing. Can I make banknotes that are difficult for others to imitate?"

Fan Yong thought about it carefully, and said bluntly: "No!"

Luo Youdu's expression froze.

Fan Yong said cautiously: "I have indeed made great progress in my printing skills, but it is still a dead thing that practice makes perfect. The banknotes in your majesty's mouth are only about the size of ordinary books, and the grinding tools are limited no matter how complicated they are. Deliberate imitation of printing templates , as long as an experienced craftsman of more than ten years can do it. As for paper, even if you use the best Chengxintang paper, it will still be profitable."

After listening to the explanation, Fan Yong understood roughly: paper is a product derived from Tongbao's cumbersome denomination, and the denomination is relatively huge.Unless there is a cross-age paper, counterfeiting is unavoidable.

Luo Youdu suddenly thought that the most important thing in those counterfeit banknotes in later generations of movies is the ink, so he hurriedly asked, "Can we start with the ink?"

Fan Yong pondered for a moment, and said: "It's not a way of thinking, but printing ink is also a common thing that is very easy to make..."

Luo Youdu wondered, "Ink? Isn't it ink?"

In his memory, the test papers when he was a child were all printed with ink.

Fan Yong said: "The name is different. The printing ink is mainly mixed with water, but some tung oil, sesame oil, and fat oil are also added to it. Generally speaking, it is still ink."

"No!" Luo Youdu suddenly realized the key point, and said, "Ink is necessary for printing. After you go back, recruit some experienced ink makers and let them study ink."

In terms of printing technology, the East can be regarded as the ancestor of Western printing, but there is another saying that Johannes Gutenberg in the West is the inventor of printing, which is extremely ridiculous.

Bi Sheng's movable type printing was 400 years earlier than him. As for the metal movable type of Johannes Gutenberg, which is far better than Bi Sheng's clay movable type, it is bullshit.

Bi Sheng is the engraver of Hangzhou Shusi, a small craftsman, where did he get the capital to engrave movable type with metal?

With clay movable type, there will naturally be metal movable type.

The most important innovation of Gutenberg's movable type printing is not in printing at all. His printing technique is just picking up the wisdom of the East. His real contribution lies in printing ink. He invented oil-based ink, which greatly improved the printing effect of metal movable type. It is also this invention that greatly reduces the cost of printing, making books widely popular in the West, and thus the culture flourishes.

Luo Youdu did not know the inside story of printing, but in his memory ink ink is mainly oil-based ink, not oily ink.

Oil fume ink is a must for writing and painting, but it must be oil-based ink for printing.

I didn't even realize that the series of effects derived from the banknotes would have an earth-shaking impact on future generations.