When Pan Geng moved to Yin, I initiated Jian Shang

The Wei brothers met Xin Qu.

Xinqu had just finished his busy work.

What he holds in his hand is red ink made of cinnabar.

In order to solve the problem of ink marks, he spent a lot of time to come up with this cinnabar.

Of course, as for the origin of cinnabar, on Yanfang's territory, it was produced in the mountains in the southwest of Datong County, which was later the territory of Shuozhou City.

Since Xinqu ordered the establishment of counties, locals were required to collect and pay tribute to various ores that may exist on each site.

Related classifications have been going on for several years.

The cinnabar in my hand is completely red and has a fine red color.

It just takes more effort to grind.

But with cinnabar, there are more choices for ink colors.

Anti-counterfeiting capabilities can also be improved to a higher level.

Xinqu put down his things, looked at the Wei brothers and said, "After the suit is qualified, it will be customized and sent to you. Each suit can only be used once.

As for the carrier used, it will become paper. "

The Wei brothers looked at each other: "Paper?"

"Yes, it's what you see now. It's wrapped in cowhide and sewn, and it's not very waterproof, so don't let it soak in water when using it.

Of course, in addition to paper compatibility, there is also the issue of purchasing compatibility trade.

If purchasing, you need to report and declare in advance.

This is a duty of you ambassadors. "

Xinqu was in a good mood, his tone was much better, and he looked pleasant.

But when the bamboo slips accompanying the quotation fell into the hands of the Wei brothers, their expressions instantly changed.

"This... Uncle Bei, how can you just sit there and raise the price like this?!"

The two people sounded a little anxious.

Apparently dissatisfied with Xin Chuxin's offer.

"Everyone buys and sells what he needs." Xinqu raised his hand and waved, "They look at the gaps in our country."

A roll of bamboo slips was handed to them from below.

The Wei brothers just glanced at him and their expressions changed.

Especially for furs, Yan Fang's demand is as high as 100,000 pieces.

No matter how you think about it, it’s wrong!

"How can one need one hundred thousand?! All the cattle and sheep on the grassland have been slaughtered, and they are not enough for this number!"

Wei Hai became anxious.

"Need." Xinqu nodded expressionlessly, "I promised my people back then that I would lead them to live a good life together.

Now that I have become Uncle Bei, they also have to pay heavy taxes and support, so shouldn’t I do some thinking for them?

One hundred thousand skins, some of which are used, some are used as armor.

This is a huge list.

I have already sent it to the Trade Alliance in the west, and I believe they will come to me to buy and sell it soon.

Of course, if there are any extra furs in the south, you can sell them to me.

I won't refuse anyone who comes.

As long as you can get it, I will give you copper coins according to the price listed above. "

"..."

The Wei brothers were silent.

Trading copper coins for fur...no problem!

It can even be said that those who exchanged it for fur made a profit.

After all, the output of copper is limited and has always been priceless. Now that Yanfang wants to purchase furs, it is better to give them copper coins. I think the Trade Alliance will take the opportunity to set the price.

The Wei brothers looked at each other. Although they thought it was a good deal, they quickly realized what Xin Qu wanted to do.

He wants to use monopoly to raise prices.

Next, whether it is fur or other materials, as long as copper coins are involved, it will be a huge increase.

Originally, furs, rice, grain, etc. were all bartered, but now that copper coins have appeared, general equivalents have appeared. An equivalent that runs through various materials will become the measure of all prices.

In other words, whoever masters the technology of bronze coinage and the source of copper will have the ability to influence trade.

In the battle for economic hegemony between Yanfang and Amishang, Xinqu has already taken action.

Although the Wei brothers didn't know Xinqu's true thoughts, they had traveled around the north and south for many years and had come into contact with many people who had Xin's feelings. They knew that Xinqu would definitely not have the wrong intention.

So after they got the quotation and confirmed that Xinqu wanted to modify it to be suitable for trade, they stopped staying and left quickly.

One of them wants to go back to the south quickly to inform the Amishang authorities and make preparations.

"Wait, don't worry." Xinqu called them again the moment they walked out of the door, and then smiled under their gazes, "Kanhe trade is aimed at friendly countries. Except for you, Mo Sunji last time I've been here once, and I still remember the promise I made, and the jade carvings I promised him are all ready.

I'll just send some people to go south with you to save you trouble on the road. "

The Wei brothers could only respond.

I can also hear what Xin Qu means, either accept his offer, or I can find another force that can match my offer.

Xin Qu is the only one in the world who can achieve 70% to 80% of the official trade monopoly, but this is enough.

As long as he stayed within the borders, Xinqu didn't bother to care about domestic or international trade trends.

Now there is paper.

When the new ratio of paper comes out, he can make banknotes. Of course, paper is so expensive. "The price is better than gold." Writing on a piece of paper is worth hundreds of dollars. Isn't it an exaggeration?

Sometimes, it is still necessary to let the market solve production problems.

At least it doesn't get too exploitative.

"Qu, is it true that nothing will happen?" Xingrenchun came to Xin Qu, and he was responsible for business matters.

But seeing this scene, he still felt dangerous: "If the south holds copper and buys furs from us, do you really have to pay the price?"

"How is that possible?" Xin Qu curled his lips, "The quotation is a guide price. Whether it is high or low depends on the market.

But the fur production is only so much every year, and the price is so high now. The south will not sell it to us, but they definitely still need it, and the most they can do is pinch their noses to recognize it.

However, fur production does have to be watched.

Hunting, hunting, buying, and plundering will lead to more and more conflicts.

But the reason is that we have not yet found a reasonable crop rotation plan for livestock and grazing.

Research on livestock diseases, domestication, and selection are also needed.

These require money and food to deal with.

Money is not created out of thin air. Although we can mint coins, what do we need to mint coins?

Copper, lead, and tin all need to be mined.

But the problem is that we don’t have enough people, and my personal energy is limited, so it’s impossible to cover everything.

Then, a new reward mechanism needs to be introduced to guide the enthusiasm of the market and people. "

Xin Qu said, took out a file, opened it, looked at it and said: "According to calculations, the Xin family's per capita cultivated land area is only thirty-two small acres.

More than half of the cultivated land was cultivated three years ago, and there has been a problem of soil fertility disappearing.

Then, to solve the problem of soil fertility dissipation, we need to fertilize and nourish the land.

However, it is too difficult to popularize related technologies. The report from Sinong said that there are not enough agricultural technicians, and many young people are now learning to kill people in school. They will go to the battlefield in the future and have little interest in learning farming. A lot of it is perfunctory.

Then, next, I will make a rule that at this time next year, every young person participating in the study must be equipped with leather armor, a bow, and a gun or shield.

The materials needed for leather, bow strings, guns, and shields are fur, tendon, bronze, and hardwood.

So if you buy it, the price is so high, it’s not a good deal no matter how you look at it.

Each family still has so much land, and the land that needs to be left can be fertilized, spread with grass seeds, raise cattle and sheep for a season in spring and summer, set fire to the wasteland after autumn, and loosen the soil for plowing before early winter.

In this way, although the recovery of soil fertility will be slow, it can indeed stimulate production and produce more output. It can also ensure that the stones in the land are turned out and thrown away, and the improvement of the land continues.

Moreover, shields require wood. Many times, when various families open up wasteland, they just set fire to it, but now they have to change it and let them cut down trees.

Also, there was no requirement to review noble configuration issues before, so it’s time to start.

Cars, cattle, horses, jade, clothing, shelter, food, and sacrifices are all indispensable.

Produce when it’s time to produce, consume when it’s time to consume. After three years, the river combing will be completed. I will fully review it, as long as it is not clearly arranged according to the respective titles.

I will preside over the sacrifice and then reduce the rank. "(End of chapter)