Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

How much copper coins are exchanged for one tael of silver varies from time to time and from place to place.

The reason for this is that silver is a general equivalent in Wei, but it is not legal tender.

Therefore, the price of silver, like commodities, changes with changes in the market.

Such a truth cannot be explained clearly in a sentence or two.

In contrast, the situation with banknotes is more complicated.

Even if the bank opens overseas, there are still issues such as exchange rates.

These are not the era, at least not now can be easily resolved.

Hearing this, Chen Qinzhi couldn't help frowning and said:

"Da Wei can't handle it, but Donghai County can?"

In his opinion, if it is impossible to do it with the strength of Wei, it is even more impossible for other countries and places.

This is not blind self-confidence, but self-confidence built up bit by bit from the feedback from overseas countries in the tribute trade.

In his perception, Wei is the most powerful country in the world.

none of them.

"Donghai County has enough strength in the sea, is backed by the Great Wei, has enough deterrence, and at the same time has frequent contacts with overseas countries. For these reasons, I want Donghai County to test the water first."

Feng Yibo does not deny Great Wei's strength, nor will he put Donghai County on the opposite side of Great Wei.

Of course, it is also true that Donghai County relied on Wei to establish a currency system.

Speaking of this, he also smiled and said:
"If this thing is done in the future, Da Wei will take back the right to mint coins, receive a complete currency system, and enjoy its achievements."

This is a bit of a cake.

As long as Donghai County is still autonomous, it will continue to consolidate its international status.

For the future Wei, the simplest and most direct way is to join the currency system smoothly, rather than accepting it hastily.

But these are all things in the future, and Feng Yibo doesn't need to point them out now.

After hearing this, Chen Qinzhi couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

He may not understand finances!

But he is no rookie when it comes to people's hearts and politics.

After a while, he sighed softly:

"I'm afraid it's true, and it's not so easy to take it back."

In the past dynasties, after the princes of one side became big, there were no good ones.

Either get out of control and become king on your own.

Either it will be resolved by the central dynasty and the vassal will be completely cut down.

In the final analysis, Donghai County is still Jimi County, and it has always been aloof from Da Wei.

If there is no restraint, and when Donghai County becomes bigger and stronger, it will be a matter of time to leave the Great Wei.

Chen Qinzhi knew even more that Emperor Jingshun had a plan to slowly take back Donghai County.

It's a pity that Emperor Jingshun didn't have time to perfect and advance this matter, so the man disappeared.

Under the death of the government, it was temporarily put on hold there.

Hearing such worries, Feng Yibo didn't panic at all, and continued to fool around:
"In fact, it doesn't matter if you can't take it back. As I said before, the gold and silver coins in Donghai County are based on the Dawei copper coins, and the face value is based on the Dawei copper coins. Da Wei has a direct connection."

At the beginning, Feng Yibo chose to mint the Great Wei Copper Coin, in addition to privately minting it to give people tongues, it was because of the commonality of the currencies on both sides and the convenience of exchange rate conversion.

Speaking of this, Feng Yibo intentionally showed a sly smile, and said:
"With Wei's financial capacity, it is easy to use the achievements of Donghai County for his own use."

Although these words are drawing cakes, they are not without some truth.

The advantage of Donghai County is its maritime power and the window for international trade between the East and the West.

In this East, the most important thing is the Dawei Market.

However, what he won't say is that Donghai County is still advancing technology.

After comforting Chen Qinzhi here, Feng Yibo returned to the Hou Mansion.

After dinner, I wandered to Li Shouzhong's courtyard.

After talking with Li Mengshi for a while, he came to Li Shouzhong's study.

Li Shouzhong seemed to have been waiting for him for a long time, so he saluted and asked:
"Yibo, did you do it on purpose?"

He didn't say anything, but the two naturally understood each other.

However, Feng Yibo did not respond directly, but smiled and said:
"Master, why do you ask such a question?"

Li Shouzhong sighed lightly when he heard the words, and then said:

"I know that you attach great importance to financial matters. I know that you have your own unique insights into finance in the memorial to the dangers of over-issuance of banknotes and reserves that you posted."

These words are definitely a recognition of Feng Yibo.

But combined with the first question, it also includes Li Shouzhong's concerns about this matter.

He trusted his apprentice, but he didn't know the apprentice's real purpose.

This made Li Shouzhong unavoidably worried, worrying whether his apprentice's plan would be too escaping.

Just like the way he solves problems every time, it is always unexpected.

Hearing this, Feng Yibo nodded suddenly, and said mockingly at himself:

"That is to say, my mentor still remembers this incident, and now I am afraid that no one in the court remembers it."

Li Shouzhong shook his head when he heard the words, and said with a smile:
"Not necessarily, Zhao Shunjun should also remember, otherwise he would not support you today."

When Feng Yibo heard Zhao Shunjun's name, he said with a little disdain:

"From the matter of the new banknotes, we can see his temperament. If there is no accident today, he should be eager for success."

Those who overissue banknotes must be eager for quick success.

Although Zhao Shunjun has two brushes with finances, in Feng Yibo's heart he is a person who is eager for success.

Li Shou's heart moved, and he followed the words and asked:
"Then what do you think, is he right or wrong this time?"

At the court meeting, although he supported Zhao Shunjun.

But more, it is actually the trust in the apprentice.

Hearing the teacher's question, Feng Yibo didn't hide anything, and said calmly:
"Half and half."

"Oh?"

Seeing Li Shouzhong's puzzled face, Feng Yibo smiled and repeated what he said to Chen Qinzhi just now.

"This matter starts with the geographical location of Donghai County... In this way, an international currency with a high reputation and common use in various countries... Finally, the Great Wei will be used for its own use..."

Li Shouzhong pondered for a while after listening, then frowned and said:

"If it is true as you said, as long as you seize the opportunity, this matter is a good thing. Why do you say half and half again?"

According to Feng Yibo's description, Da Wei simply took advantage of it!

It's as if Donghai County no matter how hard it is, it's just a wedding dress for Da Wei in the end.

Li Shouzhong, like Chen Qinzhi, was a little blindly confident in Wei's strength.

So listening to these idealized descriptions, I didn't think there was anything wrong.

As for Li Shouzhong, a mentor, although Feng Yibo couldn't tell the truth completely, he was prepared to say more.

"In addition to the unpredictable situation in the future, it is also because Zhao Shunjun wants to mint coins."

I heard Feng Yibo associate the word "not good" with Zhao Shunjun.

Li Shouzhong frowned slightly, then suddenly said:
"It's the same as the new banknotes, don't you like it?"

Although the new banknotes did not collapse completely, most of them did as Feng Yibo predicted.

If it weren't for this negotiation and indemnity from Wa Kingdom, I'm afraid it would have been reduced to waste paper long ago.

This negotiation and compensation is an unpredictable situation.

However, this is also Feng Yibo indirectly saving the new banknotes.

Therefore, Li Shouzhong still has some confidence in Feng Yibo's financial predictions.

"Same, but different."

Feng Yibo smiled, and this time he didn't make a fuss, and explained directly:
"The same thing is, Da Wei has another currency that consumes credit. With the lessons learned from the new banknotes, it is hard to say whether the people will recognize it this time."

Gold and silver coins are not full-weight currencies, and they are also based on national credit.

Donghai County has done anti-counterfeiting and opened the exchange of copper coins.

This allowed the black dragon coins to circulate within a certain range.

And if Dawei minted gold and silver coins, not to mention credit or not, there is no way to solve the problem of anti-counterfeiting.

In the past, there were not a few people who minted copper coins privately, but in the future...

"The difference is that this time, at any rate, there is no need for a reserve fund, but with the level of the Great Wei, there must be many imitators among the people, which will further consume the credibility of the imperial court."

Hearing these exclusive terms, Li Shouzhong put on a mask of pain.

He has dabbled in all the classics and history collections, but the things Feng Yibo did sound like a big headache.

Finally, he pursed his lips and said:

"According to what you say, don't there be more bad things?"

Hearing the question from his mentor's soul, Feng Yibo laughed and said:
"Isn't there still Donghai County?"

"Are you so confident in Donghai County?"

Li Shouzhong frowned slightly upon hearing this.

Immediately, he decided to review his homework for his apprentice.

"My teacher remembers that I taught you earlier that it is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself. Don't easily pin all your hopes on others."

What if it is yourself?

Feng Yibo secretly laughed in his heart, and replied without any emotion on his face:
"Master, don't worry, I can save this matter."

How can Li Shouzhong feel relieved?

He pondered for a moment, then continued to exhort:

"I know that the Duke of Donghai has a close relationship with you, but he is also a foreigner after all, you still have to be careful, so as not to be used by others without knowing it."

Feng's warehouse is full of overseas things, and there are all kinds of special fruits and melons available all year round.

Outsiders thought it was due to the Feng family's overseas business.

But Li Shouzhong knew that some things could not be achieved with money.

Rare things from overseas were sent to the mansion continuously, so Li Shouzhong naturally thought of the king of Donghai County.

Feng Yibo doesn't accept anything from anyone, but he never refuses anything from Donghai County.

This made Li Shou feel a little uneasy in the center.

"Men, don't worry, it's not certain who will take advantage of who!"

Feng Yibo understood Li Shouzhong's worries, so he decided to reveal a little more, and said with a smile:
"The king of Donghai County is willing to accept my suggestion and is willing to believe in me. He will try my various ideas in Donghai County. More interests, in order to support the pilot of the New Deal.”

As soon as these words came out, Li Shouzhong's eyes widened immediately, and he blurted out:
"New Deal pilot? Donghai County?"

Regarding the New Deal, he had actually been vaguely aware of it.

Although, apart from Xinxue, Feng Yibo and the others never chanted any slogans.

However, a series of incidents that happened in the court recently are all vaguely related to this apprentice.

Li Shouzhong, as the second assistant of the cabinet, naturally saw the signs.

This series of events seems to be a coincidence, but in essence, it is not to rectify the administration of officials, control the army, and reform the currency...

To put it bluntly, isn't this just reform?
However, no one raised any objections, so he naturally didn't ask more questions.

At critical moments, he will stand up and help.

But I heard that Feng Yibo had already started earlier, and even started a pilot project in Donghai County!
Li Shouzhong really had to be surprised by this apprentice's layout!
How much did he hide from himself?

"Let's put it this way, from the founding of Donghai County, to the surrender of land, to the self-government of Jiyi, it is all my idea. Donghai County has grown from scratch, and I have made some contributions!"

Except for the matter involving the identity of the Duke of Donghai, Feng Yibo had almost no reservations about Li Shouzhong, but he smiled and said:
"So try to govern according to my ideas there, and that side is also willing."

The previous foreshadowing is all the truth, but this conclusion covers up the facts very well.

"You were the one who pushed Donghai County King up, so you are so confident?"

Hearing this, Li Shouzhong took this setting for granted.

Judging from the various performances of Feng Yibo and Donghai County, the King of Donghai County almost obeyed Feng Yibo.

No matter how much Li Shouzhong thought, he never thought that Feng Yibo and the Duke of Donghai would be alone.

Then, only now is this explanation the most reasonable.

But no matter how unexpected Feng Yibo did.

As a teacher, he still had to give some advice.

"You have to know that since ancient times, people's hearts have been weak, and one day he won't need you, or if you can't bring him benefits, he will probably lose control."

After a pause, Li Shouzhong said more solemnly:
"After all, he is also a self-made prince."

A self-made giant will sooner or later be asked to control it.

Of course, judging from Feng Yibo's current career, such a chance is not great!
Even in the near future, Donghai County may use him more.

With Feng Yibo's position in the Queen Mother's heart, all civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty understood that it would be a matter of time before he entered the cabinet.

I didn't see that the young master had arranged for it, and the minister of the Ministry of Rites also kept it!
Judging from this situation, at the latest, Feng Yibo will be able to join the cabinet before Emperor Xuanzhi takes power.

"Master, don't worry, I've thought about this a long time ago and made some arrangements."

Feng Yibo revealed something to Li Shouzhong today, and he felt much relieved.

But the key information that should be concealed still has to be concealed.

When it's time to fool, you still have to continue fooling.

He sighed in his heart, and continued:
"I'm telling you this because I want to tell you that the minting of coins will be beneficial to Wei in the future, but when signing the agreement terms, it was indeed a plan for Donghai County without affecting the interests of Wei."

Feng Yibo took the opportunity to reveal something to Li Shouzhong.

When the identity of the Duke of Donghai is revealed in the future, he will be able to explain something.

Of course, these revelations are insignificant.

The terms of the peace agreement were clearly written in black and white.

After breaking through it yesterday, everyone can understand the trickiness of it.

At this time, Feng Yibo was only used to prove his influence on Donghai County.

Having said that, he smiled and said softly:

"After all, it was Donghai County who fought the battle of Wa Kingdom!"

As soon as these words came out, Li Shouzhong was taken aback for a moment, and then he was a little stunned.

Yes!

What are they struggling with?
Although Donghai County nominally belonged to the Great Wei, it was still in the stage of self-government.

Therefore, this battle was fought by Donghai County, and giving Da Wei so many benefits has already reflected the meaning of punching.

These people are clinging to their interests, and even want to impeach Donghai County King and his apprentice.

Do you think that these benefits are what Da Wei deserves?

wrong!

Li Shouzhong came to his senses again, and said seriously:

"You should be rewarded for meritorious deeds, and punished for your demerits. Since Donghai County is affiliated, it should put Wei's interests first, and rewards and punishments should also come from above, not privately."

Feng Yibo was slightly taken aback, and sighed:

"What the teacher said is that I have not considered this matter."

Then, he got up and bowed, and said in his mouth:
"The disciple is taught."