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Chapter 101 The official's money is returned in full!Wealthy businessman's money divided into accounts

Chang'an City, inside Weiyang Palace.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che ordered the three princes and nine ministers to enter the court, and discussed solutions to the drought in the northwest.

Drought!
To put it bluntly, there is a lack of water, and the crops in the dry land have reduced yields, or even no crops.

Facing this circumstances.

Generally speaking.

Those in power in ancient times would do two things, one is to sacrifice to pray for rain, and the other is to allocate money to collect food for disaster relief.

If this matter happened during the period of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing, it would be easy to solve it.

But the person in power now is Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

In the past two years, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has devoted his life to setting up salt and iron official camps, improving the economy, expropriating grain, etc., just to fight to the death with the Huns in Mobei in the coming year!

Now let him spend the hard-earned national finances on drought control?

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was unwilling to do so from the bottom of his heart.

And at this time.

Da Nong ordered Yan Yi to write a memorial and said: "Your Majesty, on the official road in the northwest, there has already been a robbery and killing of officials in the grain convoy. This matter has a huge impact. If it is not handled properly, more refugees will follow suit in the future. This move."

"Oh? Did the refugees start a riot and rob the grain cart?"

Above the high position, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Yan Yi with a look of impatience in his eyes.

But Yan Yi didn't notice it, and only focused on reporting on the Internet: "Your Majesty, it's not a riot of refugees. Those who robbed the grain convoy were a group of bandits!"

"Bandits? Heh, such a small matter, you bother to care about it?" Emperor Wu of Han snorted slightly, and then said dissatisfiedly: "Could it be that a lot of food was lost?"

however.

Yan Yi replied, "It's not grain, but the grain transported by the convoy is soil!"

"Earth, what is earth?"

a time.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was stunned, he didn't understand what Yan Yi said.

If it is written in words and shown to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, then he must understand it.It's just that the above-mentioned words, combined with the grain escort convoy, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would never have thought that it was the soil that he usually stepped on!

see.

Yan Yi immediately replied: "It's the land, the soil for growing vegetables and plants."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who had a lot of things to do every day, didn't react for a while, and then asked: "You are talking about this soil? Why did the grain deportation team detain soil and grain?"

Yan Yi hurriedly explained at this time: "Your Majesty, this is the plan proposed by Huo Yilang last time. It is a plan to transport the soil from the Western Regions back and make models for planting."

Only then did Emperor Wu of the Han recall that there was such a thing.

but.

That was many months ago.

"I know, I lost some soil, so why should I care about the Da Nong Order? Pass it on, and let the local prefect supervise the matter. You must catch those gangsters and send them to prison!" Emperor Wu of the Han said lightly. The matter was revealed.

And Yan Yi stepped back.

aside.

Zhang Tang, the official censor in the third rank, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the drought in the northwest is more important."

"To solve the problem of drought, one needs to sacrifice to pray for rain, and the other is to allocate money for disaster relief."

"Although the national treasury is abundant after the reform of salt and iron, it is His Majesty's military salary for the next year's war with the Xiongnu Shanyu, so it cannot be moved."

"so!"

"I suggest that His Majesty can issue an order to issue platinum coins to borrow the wealth of the people to eliminate disasters for the people."

Platinum coin refers to a currency made of silver-tin alloy.

It is equivalent to issuing another currency with a large denomination on the basis of the existing currency.For example, a round platinum coin with a dragon-shaped pattern is worth three thousand coins; a square and light platinum coin with a horse pattern is worth five hundred; and finally an oval platinum coin with the smallest weight and a turtle pattern , worth three hundred.

These!

It is the legendary third grade platinum.

The three currencies are distinguished from the above, middle and bottom.

actually!

Zhang Tang said it was a suggestion, but in fact, he just said this sentence on behalf of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

after all.

The platinum coin was originally intended by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, but the ministers have always opposed it, so they have been put on hold again and again.

When it comes to the art of controlling people, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was no worse than anyone else.

Seeing Zhang Tang mentioning the strategy of platinum coins at this time, Emperor Wu of the Han glanced at all the courtiers standing in Weiyang's main palace, and then said lightly: "What Zhang Yushi said"

But here Emperor Wu of Han just opened his mouth.

Yan Yi stood up and objected: "Your Majesty, be careful. What Zhang Yushi said about the platinum coin sounds good, it means borrowing the talents of the people and eliminating disasters for the people. To put it bluntly, it is another reward for the money of the people of our Han Dynasty. A disguised robbery."

"Your Majesty's literary and martial arts have been attacking and eradicating the Xiongnu for more than ten consecutive years."

"Although it is to expand the territory, it has achieved remarkable results. But the price is that the financial accumulation of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing was exhausted, which made the people in some places in the Han Dynasty poorly clothed and the economy declined."

"If you mint this platinum coin again, you will plunder the wealth of the people."

"In the end, the heavens will be angry and the people will complain. At that time, our great Han Dynasty will be in danger!"

As soon as this word comes out.

The murderous intent in the eyes of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty flourished.

His greatest achievement was to deal with the Huns in the north and drive them into the depths of Mobei.However, this Yan Yi dared to belittle his achievements to nothing.

Who can bear this?
Not to mention Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!

How can a lord who kills without mercy, endure what his courtiers say about him.

When Yan Yi raised this opinion, Zhang Tang stood up and pointed at Yan Yi's nose and cursed: "Yan Danong Ling, you pedantic minister, don't scare me here! Platinum coins are more valuable after all. It’s all about currency, how can it endanger the country and the country?”

Zhang Tang was talking.

Prime Minister Li Cai said in a rare speech: "I agree with Yan Yi's words."

The prime minister is the head of all officials.

The power is as great as the two emperors of the Han Dynasty.

He opened his mouth.

This made all the ministers come forward and echoed: "We also agree with Yan Yi's words."

This time.

What Zhang Tang had to face was not only his opponent Yan Yi, but also the prime minister Li Cai and all the officials in the court.

no way.

The duties performed by the doctor censor were already easy to offend the officials in the court, and with Prime Minister Li Cai taking the lead, all the ministers began to verbally criticize the doctor censor.

But fortunately, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty protected him.

and so.

Zhang Tang was not worried about the verbal attacks from the crowd, but said indifferently: "Everyone says platinum coins are not good, but have you ever thought about how to solve the drought in Northwest China without recasting money?"

a time.

The ministers are silent.

Only Yan Yi continued: "Your Majesty's reform of salt and iron will generate a huge amount of national fiscal revenue. It is better to suspend the recruitment plan for next year and use this money for the drought."

Move the military salary for the coming year?

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was even more displeased, but at this moment he did not intend to deal with Yan Yi immediately. He just said lightly: "The money for the reform of salt and iron is used to pave the way for the army to fight against the Huns in the coming year. I can't move it. As for the platinum coins , since everyone said so, let’s put it on hold for now.”

"Today's court meeting, if there is nothing else, let's go!"

"Zhang Tang stay."

After the Outer Court Conference ended, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty held another Inner Court Conference non-stop.

The so-called Inner Court Conference.

It was people who were close to Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty who gathered together for a meeting.

As for this internal court meeting, Huo Guang, Han Shuo, servant Sang Hongyang, doctor Dongfang Shuo, etc. came together, like a walking think tank of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

The Inner Court will mainly talk about it.

It is the promotion of platinum coins.

At the Outer Court Conference, although Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said that the implementation would be temporarily suspended, in fact, it would not be like this.

No one can stop what he is going to do.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Sang Hongyang, who was good at calculating words and interests, and asked, "Master Sang, let me tell you how to implement platinum coins?"

Sang Hongyang knew that this question was a hot potato, and he couldn't answer it randomly, so he said quickly: "I am stupid, and I really don't know what to say about the platinum coin behavior proposed by Mr. Zhang."

"It's just that the five baht coin was just implemented before."

"I am afraid that the introduction of platinum coins will have a huge impact on the five baht coins."

Sang Hongyang is just a servant, without any power at hand.

although.

He knows that platinum coins are useless, but the problem is that this is something His Majesty wants to implement, and he can only understand it with emotion and reason.

If His Majesty still does not listen.

I just took it as a nonsense, and it didn't matter.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty frowned immediately when he heard the words, and scolded: "Hmph, that's all? Sang Shizhong, I really think highly of you."

"Dongfang Shuo, what about you?"

"Usually you don't talk the most, is there anything you want to say?"

however.

Dongfang Shuo shook his head.

He did not dare to disobey what His Majesty wanted to do.

resignedly.

None of the ministers dared to say it bluntly. Now, besides Zhang Tang, who else would support Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in promoting things like platinum coins?

In the end, Emperor Wu of the Han could only focus on Huo Guang and asked, "Does Huo Yilang have anything to say?"

"Have!"

Huo Guang nodded lightly.

heard.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che's eyes lit up immediately, thinking that young people are different and dare to say anything.

So Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty praised: "Very good, then let Huo Yilang talk about platinum coins!"

Huo Guang said at this time: "Although I don't know much about the casting process of platinum coins, there is one thing I know very well. That is this thing. The price set by His Majesty is very valuable."

"The top grade platinum coins are worth [-] coins, the middle grades are worth [-] coins, and even the worst ones are worth [-] coins."

"Has your Majesty ever thought about it?"

"At the beginning, even something as cheap as three baht coins was minted privately, and even used a false trick of turning one coin into two copper coins."

"This platinum coin is so valuable. If His Majesty promotes it, will those people mint it privately? In this way, it will be extremely easy to destroy the existing currency of the Han Dynasty, the issuance of five baht coins."

After hearing this.

Emperor Wu of the Han immediately frowned, and said, "Are you also trying to stop me from promoting platinum coins? Hmph, private casting, if someone really dares to do this, I will strictly punish him and cut off his head, no matter who it is!"

At this time, Huo Guang reminded: "Your Majesty, the so-called death for money, I am afraid that beheading is not enough to scare those opportunistic guys."

"Death for money? Humph, then the barbarians, I don't believe that someone would dare to mint platinum coins privately." Emperor Wu of the Han glanced at the crowd coldly, and then said: "Huo Guang, I want you to be against the promotion of platinum coins." Suggestions are not for you to obstruct."

Proposals for implementing Platinum Coins?

Huo Guang frowned slightly, and said, "Your Majesty, may I first ask what this platinum coin is for? Now that the five baht coin has just been issued, the currency system is performing quite well. If you are using platinum coins, it is difficult to guarantee Five baht money to run."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty replied: "Isn't it because of the drought in the northwest? The reform of salt and iron and the change of farm tools to improve the economy are just to pave the way for the decisive battle between the Huns who fled to Mobei across the entire grassland!"

"Drought in the Northwest, the Sangong Jiuqing suggested that we should sacrifice to pray for rain first, and then ask the treasury to allocate money for disaster relief."

"If the money from the treasury is spent here, the war against the Huns will not be able to be launched next year. At that time, the Huns who fled to Mobei will have a chance to breathe again."

for money?
It turns out that the issuance of platinum coins is for His Majesty to make money.

at first.

He thought it was just a simple issue of large amounts of currency, but it seems that things are still simple.

After a moment of contemplation.

Huo Guang said lightly: "Since your majesty said that it is the drought in the northwest, then I have a way, which is better than platinum coins. I wonder if your majesty would like to hear it?"

"Tell me to take a look?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked sideways at Huo Guang and said.

Huo Guang replied at this time: "First of all, let's talk about offering sacrifices and praying for rain. I think that there is no one in this world who is more suitable than Dong Gong. , rain will come when you ask for it, it can be said to be extremely effective!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said, "Is there such a thing?"

"Yes, Your Majesty can send someone to Jiangdu to investigate." After a pause, Huo Guang continued: "As for allocating money for disaster relief, since Your Majesty said that the treasury's money cannot be moved, then use the money of the wealthy businessmen and dignitaries. The world Most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of a small group of people, and it is unreasonable to not move them!"

however.

What Huo Guang thought about, why didn't Liu Che, the Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, think about it?
He has long wanted to sharpen his knives against those businessmen!
There's just no reason to do it!
then!

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che sighed and said: "I have thought about the rich merchant's money long ago, but what is the reason? You can't let me send Hussar generals and lead troops to grab it directly!"

It turns out that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had this idea long ago, but what he wanted was to grab it!
grab?
How outrageous and unreasonable that is.

Huo Guang immediately shook his head and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, why send my brother to snatch it, why not just send me?"

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard this, he was stunned and asked, "You? What can you do?"

What can I do?
Good guy.

I was looked down upon by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!

Therefore, Huo Guang said directly: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Now that the northwest is suffering from drought, it is difficult for one side to support it. Those wealthy businessmen usually make a lot of money. Now, it's time for them to vomit blood and donate money." Donate and donate food!"

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard Huo Guang's method, it turned out that the merchants should donate money on their own.

Immediately, I couldn't help rolling my eyes!
I only heard Emperor Wu of Han say: "You still expect those rich merchants to donate themselves? Hehe, do you think it's possible?"

"Maybe!" Huo Guang shrugged and said, "Your Majesty, there is a reason for my donation."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked: "What do you say?"

Huo Guang pretentiously cleared his throat, and then said solemnly: "Let all the officials donate money first, especially those three gongs and nine ministers in the court as an example, and then order those wealthy businessmen to follow suit."

"A wealthy businessman must have an official!"

"Without an official background, it cannot get rich."

"Your Majesty, you see, the officials in the background have donated money, so the rich businessman doesn't donate money, is it reasonable?"

"afterwards."

"We will return the officials' money in full, and the wealthy businessmen's money will be split."

"Ah, no, it's for disaster relief!"

(End of this chapter)