My father is Yuan Shu?But I want to be a Cao thief

Chapter 234 New currency, Guotai Minan, empty alley for thousands of people
In a blink of an eye, several days passed.

After days of continuous snowfall, it finally ushered in a clear sky.

Wangjiatun, a small village in Jiujiang.

At its peak, there were more than 100 households in Wangjiatun, hundreds of people, and now there are only half of them left. This is still the case when Chu Feng took over Jiujiang.

"Mother, there is news in the village. I heard that Duke Chu is about to move to Hefei in the north. Now he is recruiting laborers to build canals and take care of food and housing.
More than 100 copper coins a day, I am free and ready to work for more than a month. Da Zhuang came back from the outside happily and shouted in the courtyard.

The house is not big, with a main room, rooms on both sides, a kitchen at the corner, and a small vegetable garden in the yard, although it is dilapidated, it is well-kept.

In the house, at the stove.

The woman responded with concern: "It's winter, why don't you go there, don't catch the wind and cold, and it will be spring plowing in a while."

"Hey, the government distributes warm cotton clothes, as long as you go to work, you can bring them back after a month of work. And I forget it, it won't delay the spring plowing."

"Besides, Duke Chu always thinks of us common people. If you were replaced by other princes, not to mention giving money and clothes, they would all be forced to conscript corvee, and many of them would die from exhaustion.

I heard from my cousin in Runan that the price of grain over there is tens of thousands, and they can’t afford all kinds of things. It’s all thanks to Duke Chu that we have today in Jiujiang. "

"And you and Xiaobao haven't changed their clothes for many years. I'm going to work for more than a month to dress you and Xiaobao and have a good year."

Da Zhuang grinned, his skin was dark, he came in and consciously added fire under the stove, and the two children under his knees also rushed into his arms, he explained.

In his opinion, life is getting better and better now.

"Then when are you going? I'll prepare some clothes for you." Although the woman was reluctant, she still asked.

"I'm going tomorrow. It's not a tiring job. It's just digging to open up the waterway. There's no danger." Da Zhuang said with a smile, stroking the heads of the two children,
It is impossible to say that you are not tired,

But as a parent, he should protect his children from wind and rain,

"Okay, I'll find something for you to take with you. You can ask Mr. Li if anyone in the village has gone. You can take care of each other with them."

The woman said something concerned.

"okay!"

As for the villagers along the banks of Feishui and Shishui, countless people were saying goodbye. The conditions given by Chu Feng were so good that they didn't even dare to think about it in previous years.

That is to say, the treasury is full and dare to burn money like this.

In addition to widening the waterway, there are also construction of docks, renovation of official roads, construction of houses, and large-scale conscription. Although it is cold and freezing in winter, Yangzhou does not stop.

Everything is going on in full swing.

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Another two days passed,

At this moment, all the county towns in Yangzhou have summoned all the village officials under their jurisdiction, and all of these village officials are local famous elders.

In Xiquyang, countless miles are gathering.

"Hey, it's nine days in the cold winter, do you know why the higher-ups called us here?" An old man looked towards Lizheng who was next to the village and asked.

"I don't know, but as far as I know, this is not our county, but the transfer of the entire Duke Chu. Obviously there is something important to announce."

Another old man stroked his beard and said seriously.

A group of people also speculated during the conversation.

At this moment, the county magistrate and county magistrate strode over, holding a notice in their hands,
Glancing at the crowd, he said, "Everyone, I'm calling everyone here in the depths of winter. I think you're all curious about what it is for, so I won't hide it from you here."

"However, Dong Zhuoqi handed out small money today, causing the prices to skyrocket. The money in the hands of the people can't buy many things at all. Coupled with the years of war, the prices of goods are even worse."

"If the lord hadn't been wise and mighty, and made many contributions to stabilize prices for the common people, I am afraid that Yangzhou, like other states and counties, will return to the era of bartering."

"The princes of many places have sent people to attack Yangzhou's prices, and the pressure on the coins is very high. In order to let the common people in the territory live a stable and prosperous life, the Lord decided to issue new coins!"

The county magistrate was very angry, and said to the Nakamura official.

"Singapore currency?" Everyone was confused, discussing what it was.

"Quiet, the new currency is mainly to prevent other princes from printing our currency and disturbing our market. This currency is recognized by the government and all traders in the territory,"

"Be sure to let all the people complete the exchange of new coins based on their household registration. The exchange ratio is two copper coins for one copper coin, and there are also silver coins, gold coins, etc."

"But is there any doubt?"

The county magistrate pressed his palm and forced an explanation.

"This"

Everyone whispered to each other,
It was a bit worrying to exchange two for one. There was a lot of discussion for a while, and the worry on the face was obvious.

"Hmph, everyone, Duke Chu has served the country and the people, and I see this old bone in my eyes. If it weren't for Duke Chu's relief, we would all have starved to death in last year's famine."

"Now, don't say that Duke Chu changed the currency for us, even if we are asked to hand over the money to him unconditionally, I will be the first to agree."

An old man in his sixties or seventies looked hale and hearty, and his voice was still ringing.

"Well said, you need to remember that if the lord wants to make money for you, he can just print money to buy what you have like other princes. Why bother?"

"The reason why he did this was to protect the rights and interests of all the people. For this reason, the government also issued an approval document. Now the price of rice and other grains is around [-] yuan,"

"The purchase of new coins is worth thousands of dollars, and all grain merchants, salt shops, cloth shops, etc. in the territory are like this, and they will completely guarantee your interests."

"In addition, this matter is not a discussion, but an unconditional enforcement. If you have any doubts, go directly to Shouchun and talk to the lord. As for you, you can exchange the full amount based on your household registration when you go back."

"The exchange time is three days later. During the three days, you must do a good job as a villager for me, otherwise the outdated old coins will no longer be exchanged and it will be very troublesome. Do you understand?"

After the county magistrate finished his explanation, his tone gradually increased, emphasizing that this was a mandatory order, because if this kind of policy was left unchecked, it would only mess up.

"Understood!" Everyone nodded in unison.

"Remember, the lord is for the good of the common people. Anyone who has an opinion, let them take it back. If you can't take it back, think about it yourself!"

"If you don't understand, you will be expelled directly from the place of household registration. In addition, as village officials, you are the most trustworthy people of the people. You must bear the brunt and exchange the new currency."

"It is expected to start spring, and the old coins will be completely eliminated!"

The county magistrate emphasized again that the requirements given to him were also very strict.

"I understand!" Everyone nodded.

"Okay, let's all go back. After returning, in addition to pushing out the new coins, we also need to actively prepare for the spring plowing in the next spring." The county magistrate said again.

After speaking, all the village officials left one after another.

After leaving the county magistrate's mansion, someone worried: "Do you think this will harm us?"

"Hmph, I definitely wouldn't believe it if I were someone else, but if someone like Duke Chu still doubts it, what is our conscience? In short, I trust Duke Chu unconditionally!"

"Me too, Duke Chu will never harm us."

"I'm getting old, but Duke Chu acts aboveboard, if we still question it, wouldn't we be ashamed?" An old man shouted with a cane.

Several people said this in a row, which also made the village official who raised this question flushed, and his feelings were lost by himself, which was somewhat embarrassing.

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In a blink of an eye, three days later.

The news of the exchange of coins swept across all places under Chu Feng's rule like the wind, and every Lizheng passed on the news and held a mobilization meeting.

For the exchange of currency, the people have mixed opinions.

However, most of them believed in Chu Feng unconditionally, because Chu Feng raised them unconditionally for nearly a year during the previous famine.

With this courage, who can do it except Chu Feng?

What's more, the five baht money in their hands has poisoned them too deeply. Even if they have a little trust in the five baht money, they will not be so supportive of the new currency.

As a result, early this morning, the towns and cities of all sizes turned out to be deserted by thousands of people. Countless people arrived at the place where the currency was exchanged early, and all villages and towns from all over the country rushed to the city.

Everyone is cautious, because if they are robbed at this time, they will lose a lot.

Simply put, under Chu Feng's rule, all the bandits were wiped out, and the few who remained did not dare to stir up trouble at such a time, otherwise they would be suppressed.

And the points where coins are exchanged in various places,
As the officials came, they gasped when they saw the densely packed long queue. He didn't expect there to be so many people on the first day.

Good guy, aren't they afraid that Chu Feng will deceive others?

"Everyone, first of all, on behalf of my lord, I would like to thank you all for your trust. It is useless to say more, but please believe that the new currency will make your life better!"

The official said loudly,

At least he is convinced of this.

He was also born in a poor family, and he strongly agreed with Chu Feng's way of doing things. Others are bullying the weak, but Chu Feng is helping the weak, which is rare and precious.

"Okay, next you prepare copper coins and household registrations, and line up to exchange them in an orderly manner. Yamen servants and others are responsible for security inspections to ensure the safety of people's money."

The official confessed again.

Immediately afterwards, the exchange was in full swing,

The first batch of redemption is only for common people's families, and all aristocratic families are not allowed to exchange.

When these common people got the latest coins, they couldn't help but look at them excitedly.

This copper coin is thick, with edges and corners, and the graphic on it is the Great Wall on the front and farmers on the back.
The four characters are very important, and the two pictures perfectly confirm it. The Great Wall represents Cathay Pacific and is a symbol of the great man. The farmer wiping his sweat with a smile on his face is not Min'an?
The anti-counterfeiting system of this set of coins is impossible to be imprinted within at least 200 years.

That is to say, Chu Feng can completely control the number of these things issued, directly pinching the lifeblood of both the people and the aristocratic families under his rule.

"Guotai Min'an, okay, what a Guotai Min'an!" An old man weighed the copper coins in his hand, full of satisfaction, Chu Feng's actions were all for their consideration.

And this exchange is still going on like crazy,
This all stems from the trust in Chu Feng.

Because the crazy behavior of the crowd also made the people who originally wanted to wait and see choose to exchange, and the herd mentality told them that these people have all exchanged, and it is okay for them to exchange.

Ever since, the counties and towns in various places are very lively.

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The next day, Shouchun.

Chu Feng didn't sleep well last night, he was preoccupied with the promotion of the new currency, because the matter was too hasty, and he didn't know if it would be successful.

If it is unsuccessful, it will inevitably make the already chaotic coins even more chaotic.

So, just after the genius came out, Chu Feng got up, and he was going to ask Jia Xu about the situation, because he hadn't thought about how to deal with it if he couldn't push it.

It is estimated that the credibility of the government will be destroyed by then.

As soon as he left the mansion, he saw Lu Su rushing towards him, and said anxiously, "My lord, it's gone, it's gone."

"No more?" Chu Feng's expression tightened.

"My lord, there is news from the nearby county towns that there were thousands of people emptying the alleys yesterday, and all of them exchanged our new currency in a concentrated manner.

Lu Su said excitedly.

He thought that the new coins could be released, but he didn't expect it to be so popular. It seems that the common people not only trust Chu Feng, but also don't trust the five baht coins in their hands.

Because the depreciation of five baht money is too fast.

After a year of hard work, if you say no, it will be gone. For them, coins are far less direct than food, so the replacement of coins is what the common people want to see more.

The premise is that someone like Chu Feng will take the lead.

"Everyone is empty? The exchange is over?" Chu Feng was stunned for a while, a little confused, he gave a lot of coins in the first batch of nearby county towns, at least [-]% of them.

I thought it would take a few days to digest, and he even expected to use a month for a large-scale replacement, but now it seems that the popularity is far beyond his own understanding.

This is hard to return?
A sign of the end of the five baht coin?

This is the case under his own rule, so what about other people's rule?Doesn't that mean that one's own maneuverable space will be larger?

"Good thing, good thing!"

"I never expected the people to be so enthusiastic. I thought it would be difficult, but I didn't expect it to be surprisingly smooth." Chu Feng said happily,
"All the coins are hoarded in major cities and will be distributed nearby. Since the common people agree so much, we can't be left behind."

"My lord, the family's side," Lu Su said cautiously.

Although none of the aristocratic family said anything, they all looked at Chu Feng's actions. Obviously, they also wanted to get this wave of blessings, but how they got it all depended on Chu Feng.

"The aristocratic family is not in a hurry. After the replacement of the people, the initiative will be in my hands. If they want to replace their own wealth, it depends on whether I agree or not."

The corners of Chu Feng's mouth curled up.

He would not be so stupid as to replace all the money of the aristocratic family. If he wanted to replace it, he could provide relevant certificates for being an official. If he could prove it, he could replace it. If he could not prove it, he was forbidden.

By the way, they can go to other princes' locations to purchase materials, which can be shipped back to Yangzhou, and the price for getting these materials is some copper coins.

Second, let the princes from all walks of life be more inflationary and lack supplies, so that more and more people will flow to their side.

"Well, go and summon Mi Zhu to me immediately, I have something important to explain!"

(End of this chapter)