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Chapter 157 The Man Who Wants to Be One Piece (Ask for a Monthly Pass!!!)
Dawn breaks and the rooster crows.

Yu Yanran woke up in a daze, and cautiously called outside: "Jade."

The maid Fei Cui responded, "Miss, are you awake?"

Yu Yanran nodded: "Jade, hurry up and prepare hot water."

Fei Cui was about to agree, but she heard another man's lazy voice on the bed: "What time is it now? Why do you have to get up so early?"

Fei Cui quickly replied: "Young Lord, it will be Maoshi soon."

It's not until five o'clock?Qin Hao yawned: "Fei Cui, go down first, your young lady has to sleep for a while."

"No." Jade stuck out her tongue, retreated outside and waited.

Yu Yanran blushed and said softly: "No, on the first day of the wedding, you have to serve tea to your parents-in-law. If you wake up late, it will make people laugh."

Qin Hao hugged her lightly, and said with a smile, "There will be no size in the three days of the wedding, so go to bed at ease. I told my mother that you can go to bed later today."

Yu Yanran was a little surprised, and blinked: "Is it okay?"

"Actually, mother doesn't want to get up early either." Qin Hao laughed.

Yu Yanran thumped Qin Hao lightly: "Husband, don't talk nonsense, how can you arrange mother like this."

Qin Hao scratched her chin with a smile, and scolded with a smile: "You just want to please your mother-in-law just after passing the door."

Yu Yanran was so ashamed that she buried her face in the bed, Qin Hao twitched his index finger, if it wasn't for the first time seeing her last night, he would have punished her right now.

In a daze, Yu Yanran quickly fell asleep in Qin Hao's arms. When she opened her eyes again, it was already bright outside, and she sat up in shock.

"Jade, why didn't you wake me up?" Yu Yanran complained.

Fei Cui defended in a low voice: "Young Lord Hou didn't let us call, saying that he wanted Miss to sleep a little longer."

"What about my husband? And from now on, I'm not allowed to call you Miss, but Miss Yu."

"Oh, the young master has gone to the martial arts field to practice."

Yu Yanran glared at her: "Why don't you hurry up and prepare hot water?"

"promise."

When Qin Hao came back, Yu Yanran had already changed into a new dress. Yu Yanran was wearing a green wedding dress yesterday, but today she changed into a bright red misty butterfly skirt, which looked less girlish than yesterday. , more feminine charm.

Yu Yanran felt a little shy under Qin Hao's fiery gaze, so she could only turn her face away and said coquettishly, "Husband, let's serve tea to father and mother."

Qin Hao smiled and took Yu Yanran's hand, and walked to the front hall.

Qin Liushi was a little displeased at first, but when she saw Qin Hao holding Yu Yanran's hand, she couldn't say anything more, but said some rules of the Marquis Mansion with a straight face, which could be regarded as establishing her prestige as a mother-in-law.

After breakfast, Qin Hao originally planned to spend some time with Yu Yanran, but a young eunuch sent a letter outside the door asking him to come to the palace and be summoned by the officials.

Soon came to the palace, several great ministers were there, all of them were frowning.

Qin Hao looked puzzled. After seeing the ceremony, he originally planned to stand aside and eat soy sauce, but the officials directly called his name.

"Qin Aiqing, I called you here this time mainly for the disposal of this batch of silver, and I want to hear your opinion." Zhao Zongquan was actually a little dumbfounded.

The main reason is that the amount of silver that Qin Hao brought back this time is really too much, which is tens of millions of taels. More silver is not all a good thing. If this batch of silver flows directly into the market, it will definitely have an impact on the previous currency system. It will cause a situation where silver is cheaper than copper coins.

In fact, after this batch of silver was shipped back, the silver price in Bianjing dropped by more than 20%.

Qin Hao thought for a while, then cupped his hands and said: "Officials, I think it's just a good time to take this opportunity to reform the coinage system and inject a certain amount of silver into the copper coins, which can reduce the cost of copper without affecting the beauty and durability of copper coins. Using proportions, at the same time we can mint silver into silver coins as a currency of higher value than copper coins."

The officials couldn't help but their eyes lit up when they heard the words. This coinage reform can not only solve the problem of silver depreciation, but also solve the problem of inconvenient commodity transactions at the same time. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

We must know that the main transaction currency in the Song Dynasty was copper coins, but the value of copper coins was relatively low, and some bulk commodities cost hundreds of coins at every turn, which was very inconvenient to carry and transport.

Some people have thought of using banknotes before, but the credit system of banknotes in ancient society was difficult to establish, and it would not develop without the endorsement of the court. Emperor Renzong felt that banknotes were easy to lose control, and it was difficult to prevent counterfeiting. It will bring catastrophe to the common people, so the circulation of banknotes has been restricted.

But silver coins are different. Silver itself is a precious metal, and folks can use it as money if they directly take broken silver.

However, Mr. Han still raised a question: "Qin Duwei, as you said, reducing the amount of copper is to prevent private smelting of copper coins and casting copper wares, but once silver is added, won't the value of copper coins be greater? Folk casting is even more popular?"

Qin Hao nodded: "If it is to reduce the proportion of copper, add the proportion of silver, which is naturally the case, but if we reduce the proportion of copper by 10%, then add 3% of silver, and then increase the proportion of tin and lead Woolen cloth?"

"Only 3% silver, but 10% less copper, what is obtained is less valuable lead and tin, coupled with the loss during the smelting process, no one does the loss-making business, and the businessman seeks profit. They will settle the bill."

Of course, the main reason is that the ancient melting and casting technology is relatively backward. If modern technology is used, it is still profitable.

Zhao Zongquan suddenly had a feeling of enlightenment, and he looked at the other great ministers.

Several great ministers discussed it, and finally Han Daxianggong said: "This method is worth a try, but it involves some issues of coinage technology, and we should wait until after the experiment to make a final decision. Don't act too hastily."

Zhao Zongquan nodded: "Well, Mr. Han's words are reasonable, so I don't think it's better to leave the coinage reform to Qin Aiqing, right?"

Grand Master Han hurriedly said, "No."

Seeing Zhao Zongquan staring at him, Mr. Han quickly bowed and said: "Officials, Captain Qin also has the burden of the Dongying silver mine on his body, so I'm afraid he won't be able to separate himself."

Another Lu Xianggong also said: "Yes, the premise of coinage reform is to obtain a large amount of silver continuously. The Dongying Silver Mine must not be a little bit wrong. Qin Duwei is the most suitable candidate, so don't move lightly."

Qin Hao secretly laughed in his heart, minting coins is a great achievement, and if it is made, it may be remembered in history, but it is just because he is afraid that he will take the credit.

But Qin Hao doesn't care, being an official in the court has too many constraints, how can it compare to being at ease at sea?

The reason why he transported all the accumulated silver back at once was to make Zhao Zongquan and the court officials aware of the importance of the Iwami Silver Mine.

At that time, he can justifiably build more nautical warships and form an invincible sea fleet. He is an inspirational man who wants to be the One Piece King.

Zhao Zongquan thought for a moment that what these ministers said made sense, so he said to Qin Hao: "Well, Dongying Silver Mine is indeed very important to our Great Song Dynasty. In this way, Qin Duwei was promoted to General Xuanwei, leading an army of three thousand, to ensure that Dongying Silver Mine is very important to our Song Dynasty. The mine is safe."

The several ministers had no objection to Qin Hao's promotion this time, and they could see that Zhao Zongquan sincerely regarded Qin Hao as his own, and promoted him wholeheartedly, and gave him military power to expand his own strength.

This can also be regarded as the result of the game between the two sides.

Qin Hao was inexplicably promoted like this, not only that, the official family also arranged for Yu Yanran, who had just passed through the door, the title of a fourth-rank imperial man.

Yu Yanran was stunned when she received the decree. She had only been married into Dongchanghou's mansion for a day, and she didn't even know anyone well. How could she become the imperial wife?This is an honor that many women will never get in their lifetime.

Although Mrs. Gaoming doesn't have any substantial official position, just the fact that she doesn't kneel when she sees an official is enough to make others envious.

Yu Yanran was holding the obligatory uniform, and said to Qin Hao with an incredulous face: "Husband, grandmother is only a third-rank imperial order, so I am a fourth-rank imperial order?"

Qin Hao pinched her cheek and said with a smile, "Now you know it's not a dream, right?"

Yu Yanran was a little embarrassed, and hurriedly asked her maid, Fei Cui, to put away her obituary.

In the middle of the night, Qin Hao and Yu Yanran had just finished exercising. Yu Yanran's pretty face was flushed and she was out of breath. Qin Hao reacted again.

Yu Yanran hurriedly begged for mercy: "Husband, don't, let Yanran rest for a while."

Qin Hao couldn't bear to toss her any longer, so he had to let her go, adjusted for a while before covering her with the quilt, and gently hugged her to get ready to sleep.

Yu Yanran suddenly said: "Qingmei, the servant girl in the courtyard, has been with my husband for many years, and it's time to give her a name. Why don't we let her serve tea to Yanran tomorrow."

Generally, a concubine brought up by a maid like Qingmei has no status, and there is no need to engage in any ceremony, as long as the wife of the main house drinks tea and approves, it is considered her identity.

"Aren't you jealous?" Qin Hao asked curiously.

Who would have thought that Yu Yanran pouted, with an unhappy expression on her face: "Husband, do you think Yanran is the one who is jealous?"

This evil feudal society is simply too cool, your wife will take the initiative to help you take a concubine without you even needing to ask, alas, sin, sin.

"Okay, I know you are virtuous, that's fine." Qin Hao kissed Yu Yanran on the forehead.

Only then did Yu Yanran show a satisfied expression.

Three days later, Qin Hao took Yu Yanran back home. When the carriage of the Dongchang Hou Mansion appeared at the gate of Yu Mansion, it immediately attracted a lot of spectators.

Miss Yu Er was listening to the commotion in front of her in the backyard, she was so envious that she almost gritted her teeth.

"Hmph, let's see how long you can be proud!"

In the front yard, Mr. Yu's attitude towards Yu Yanran's daughter is completely different at this time. She looks like a loving father, which is called asking for warmth.

Seeing the corners of Madam Yu's lips twitching, she could only pretend to be a loving mother in front of everyone, otherwise she would be accused of being an unloving mother, and it would be difficult for her son and daughter to find a good marriage.

Old Madam Yu directly took her granddaughter back to her yard and whispered. When she learned that her granddaughter had received a fourth-rank imperial order, she was stunned for a while.

"This is also your good fortune. Grandma is really happy for you." Old Madam Yu said with tears in her eyes, holding Yu Yanran's hand.

Yu Yanran hurriedly comforted her: "Grandmother, my husband is very good to me, so you don't have to worry about me anymore."

Mrs. Yu laughed happily.

On the other side, Grand Master Yu was leading Qin Hao to play Go. As a grand master of three dynasties, Grand Master Yu's chess skills were naturally outstanding, but it was not enough for Qin Hao.

Mrs. Yu played a few games and lost a lot, and she couldn't hold back her face.

"You have no sense of aesthetics in this chess game, and you are aggressive everywhere, which is not a gentleman's demeanor!"

Qin Hao smiled: "Grandfather, this chessboard is like a battlefield. There are not so many particulars on the battlefield. Winning is the last word."

The old master Yu thought about it too. My grandson-in-law is not only the number one scholar, but also a nobleman, and the job he is now receiving is a military post, so it is normal for him to be more murderous.

From then on, Grand Master Yu never played chess with Qin Hao again.

After staying at Yu's house until the afternoon, Qin Hao took Yu Yanran back to the Dongchanghou Mansion. After dinner, Yu Yanran locked the door of the bedroom, saying that she came to Kuishui (aunt) today to let her Qin Hao went to Qingmei's place to spend the night.

Qin Hao was a little dumbfounded, he wanted to say that it is not impossible to take a day off, but Yu Yanran said that since Qingmei had already lifted her aunt, she must fulfill her duties as an aunt.

Well, even the responsibilities came out, Qin Hao suddenly felt that this man didn't seem to be so happy in ancient times, why does this feel a bit like a stallion?Can't rest yet.

Of course, the complaints are the complaints. When Qin Hao felt Qingmei's tenderness again, he couldn't help but be addicted to it. After all, Yu Yanran is a newcomer these days, so he can only taste it for himself.

Qingmei doesn't have so many worries, she can let her run freely, and Qingmei has been with him for a long time, so she is more relaxed than Yu Yanran.

A few days later, Qin Hao observed Yu Yanran's expression specifically, and found that she was really not unhappy because of Qin Hao's stay in Qingmei's room last night.

Well, the evil feudal society is still very loving.

In order to reward Yu Yanran for being so reasonable, Qin Hao asked her what she wanted, but Yu Yanran thought for a long time and said that she wanted to go to Qingxu Temple to offer incense.

In ancient times, women from rich and noble families rarely showed their faces in public, and it seemed that the only places where they could play openly were temples and Taoist temples.

Seeing Yu Yanran's expectant eyes, Qin Hao couldn't help laughing: "Okay, you can go wherever you want."

Yu Yanran was immediately happy like a child, but unfortunately, she must have been overwhelmed.

"By the way, I still want to make an appointment with Minglan, she must have been out for a long time." Yu Yanran didn't forget her little sister even though it was good.

Qin Hao naturally let her go, Yu Yanran sent her personal maid, Fei Cui, to the Sheng Mansion, Ming Lan was naturally happy, and Wang Ruofu had no choice but to agree because of Dongchang Hou Mansion.

Wang Ruofu couldn't help being a little jealous and said to Liu's mother beside him: "This girl from the Yu family doesn't know what kind of virtue she has accumulated in her previous life. Not only did Gao marry the son of the Hou family, but she was also so pampered. It is said that the second day of the wedding has been sleeping I didn't go to offer tea to my parents-in-law until three poles in the sun, and the lady of the Hou Mansion didn't blame me, alas, if my Rulan's husband's family can have half of this, I will be satisfied!"

Thinking of the virtues of his own daughter, Wang Ruofu couldn't hold his breath: "Tell me about my daughter, who can't do poetry, calligraphy, embroidery, or tea ceremony. What will happen in the future!"

Mother Liu hurriedly said: "Our girls are naturally blessed, and we can always find a suitable husband. Aren't you going to Qingxu Temple tomorrow, why don't we take the girl with us, and begging Sanqing may be effective. Besides, it's good to let the girl go out to show her face, maybe a good marriage will come?"

Wang Ruofu also thought about it: "You are right, it is better to take this girl to see the world."

Lin Xige heard that Rulan and Minglan were going out tomorrow, but they didn't come to call Mo Lan. Lin Xiaoniang was so angry that she hurriedly dragged Sheng Hong to Lin Xige for dinner while Sheng Hong was home, and cried.

"Hong Lang, both are daughters of the Sheng family, why didn't you take Mo Lan with you? She is also your child."

Sheng Hong was also born as a concubine, only because Mrs. Sheng's own flesh and blood were murdered and had no children, so he was taken under the name and educated well, so he is today. The distinction between concubine and concubine is also his taboo. So she went to Wang Ruofu and asked her to bring Mo Lan with her.

Wang Ruofu was so angry that his hands trembled: "That bitch must have sued the lord again!"

Mother Liu hurriedly persuaded: "Miss, the most important thing now is Miss's marriage, it is not appropriate to quarrel with the lord on this matter."

Wang Ruofu was so angry that he had no choice but to take Mo Lan with him the next day.

The reason why Qingxu Temple is so popular is that it has an excellent location. It is the closest mountain to Bianjing City. The scenery in the mountain is also very beautiful, which is very suitable for outings.

In ancient times, those monks and Taoist priests chose famous mountains and rivers to build their temples. In fact, they also had multi-level considerations, and the geographical location was the most important.

Along the way, Qin Hao saw that Yu Yanran liked the bustling scene on both sides of the street, so he simply raised the curtains. Yu Yanran gave Qin Hao a grateful look, and then he was attracted by the juggling stalls on the side of the road.

Seeing that she was fascinated, Qin Hao casually threw a bag of broken silver over. The juggling stall thought it was a bag of copper plates, but when he opened it, his hands were trembling, so he quickly knelt down and kowtowed to the carriage of the Dongchanghou Mansion.

"Thank you for your reward!"

On the way, a smell of meat pie wafted over. Seeing Yu Yanran swallowing secretly, Qin Hao asked someone to stop the carriage.

"No, go to that Granny Cao meatloaf and buy two meatloaf. I'm hungry."

"promise."

Soon, the delicious and hot meat pies arrived. Qin Hao put down the car curtain and handed the meat pies to her: "Eat it, no one will know, just say I ate it."

Yu Yanran was so sweet in her heart that she broke off a piece of meatloaf, but brought it to Qin Hao's mouth first.

Qin Hao couldn't help laughing to himself, this ancient woman is really easy to coax, a piece of meat pie is so moved.

Just walking and stopping all the way, when they arrived at Qingxu Temple, the Sheng family's carriage had already stopped at the door.

Only then did Yu Yanran remember: "It's bad, I still have an appointment with Minglan."

Sure enough, Ming Lan complained after entering the Qingxu Temple and waiting for a long time.

"It's obviously Yanran's sister who made an appointment, but it's been so long late."

Yu Yanran hurriedly took Ming Lan's arm to make amends, but Ming Lan sniffled.

"Did Sister Yanran steal the meatloaf just now?"

Yu Yanran knew that she couldn't hide it, so she could only tell her what happened on the road in a low voice. Ming Lan couldn't help but envy when she heard the words, such a good husband is something that any woman can meet but can't ask for, right?

(End of this chapter)