The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 104 I got the acid-free paper
Chen Jingke was not surprised at all when he saw the counterfeit banknotes.

The production technology is not up to standard and can be easily copied.

This is not the most critical thing, the real trouble is.

Most people can't even tell the authenticity of words, patterns and seals.

If it feels like it's true, it's true.

In this case, it would be too easy to fake it.

Chen Jingke did not hide anything and told the two of them his thoughts bluntly.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was so gloomy that he could drip with water.

Zhu Biao was helpless. If it was just a technical problem, he could force the craftsmen to find a solution.

But what can the common people do if they don’t know the real and fake treasure banknotes?
You can't teach them how to identify them one by one, right?
"Jing Ke, you have the most ideas, do you have a way to solve this problem?"

Chen Jingke said: "We can only start with the production technology. If no one can imitate the banknotes produced by the imperial court, the people will be able to tell the authenticity at a glance, and all problems will be solved."

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly: "This is easier said than done."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly raised his head, stared at Chen Jingke and said, "You can do it, right?"

Zhu Biao sighed inwardly, Lao Zhu was in a hurry and sought medical treatment.

Although Chen Jingke has outstanding abilities, his craftsmanship is... wrong.

He suddenly thought of telescopes and microscopes, and the salt washing method...

He can make all these magical things, and maybe he really has some unique skills.

Thinking of this, he quickly asked: "Jing Ke, do you have a way to create such a treasure banknote that can be distinguished at a glance?"

Chen Jingke was very proud of himself, why don't you ask for help from me, a time traveler.

But he said habitually conservatively: "I do know some special techniques."

"But the production conditions are extremely complex, and I'm not sure whether it can be done or not."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said: "Then do it slowly. We will ask the people in the treasure banknote lifting department to fully cooperate with you to make this kind of treasure banknote."

Chen Jingke said: "I encourage you to give it a try."

If it were before, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely be dissatisfied.

Why give it a try?It has to be done for me.

Having been in contact with Chen Jingke a lot, I know that he has this kind of character.

As a doctor, I never speak for sure. Even if I am absolutely sure, I will only say [-]%.

Zhu Yuanzhang felt at first that he lacked confidence and responsibility, but later he got used to it and stopped saying anything.

The matter of making new treasure banknotes has taken shape, but the matter of old banknotes is still unresolved.

No one knows how many counterfeit banknotes are on the market, and the imperial court cannot afford to recycle them all.

The key is that if the trend of counterfeiting is not curbed, a steady stream of new counterfeit banknotes will flow into the market.

What will the court do then?
Zhu Biao explained the current dilemma: "Does Jing Ke have a solution?"

Chen Jingke did not answer directly, but fell into deep thought.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao did not disturb him, and the hall fell silent for a while.

After about a quarter of an hour, Chen Jingke finally said: "When we issued treasure banknotes before, did we count how many were issued in each place?"

Zhu Biao shook his head and said with a wry smile: "We haven't made any specific statistics. We can still estimate a rough number based on the distribution situation in recent years."

“Those issued further back cannot be counted.”

Chen Jingke sighed inwardly, as expected.

Lao Zhu really doesn't know anything and makes policies based on his own ideas.

But it's too late to say this now, I can only think of ways to remedy it.

"Circulation among regions is very poor. The counterfeit banknotes produced by those people can only be used locally and are difficult to flow into other places."

"First send people to various parts of the country to quietly check the situation of local banknotes to see where the largest number of counterfeit banknotes are." "It is basically certain that someone in the local area is making counterfeit money."

"Then we will check to see who has the most treasure money flowing out... we can almost identify who did it."

Zhu Biao originally wanted to say what if those people transported the counterfeit banknotes to other places for use.

After hearing the last sentence, I stopped talking immediately.

No matter where they use the counterfeit money, as long as the scale is large enough, they will definitely need someone with enough strength to release it.

If you find that person, you can uncover the counterfeiter.

"This method is very wonderful. As expected, Jing Ke is the one who knows Baochao best."

Chen Jingke said humbly: "Your Highness, thank you very much."

Zhu Biao seemed to have thought of something, and frowned again:
"If people come to exchange counterfeit banknotes for supplies, will we give them or not?"

"It's just one or two people. If we don't redeem it, it's okay."

"If there are many people holding counterfeit banknotes, if we don't exchange them, we may cause panic among the people."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said: "Replace, no matter whether it is true or false, all of them will be replaced. No matter how much food the court loses, it will be made up tenfold and a hundredfold in the future."

Zhu Biao immediately understood the meaning of these words. Anyone who dared to make counterfeit treasure banknotes must be rich and powerful local people.

After catching them out, the nine clans were wiped out and all their property was transferred to the national treasury.

By then, not only will the losses caused by the counterfeit banknotes be recouped, but you will also be able to make a fortune.

The matter was resolved, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, Chen Jingke asked: "Your Highness, I proposed before to establish a special treasure bank management office. I wonder if you are ready?"

Zhu Biao nodded and replied: "We already have a plan, and we are ready to formally establish it when the treasure banknote exchange is opened in March."

Chen Jingke said solemnly: "Let's organize it in advance."

Zhu Biao asked doubtfully: "Why?"

The so-called agency that specializes in managing treasure banknotes is the yamen that Chen Jingke proposed before to manage the issuance and circulation of treasure banknotes.

The yamen will open branches in major towns to better complete its tasks.

It is also necessary to observe and make statistics on the local economic situation, such as what people mainly rely on for a living, how many big landowners, how many big businessmen there are, etc.

Putting this information together, it is possible to infer currency issuance.

It can also help the court understand the local economic situation in more detail.

All in all, it's very useful.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were very interested in this yamen.

Previously, Chen Jingke was asked to write a book on currency and economics.

Chen Jingke's understanding of this aspect is limited, but for people of this era, it is already very advanced.

Zhu Biao found a group of people to conduct research.

In recent months, he has focused most of his energy on this matter.

The more he studied, the more he felt that the knowledge of the Economic Alliance was extremely profound.

The more he learned about the economy, the more he felt that Ming's current policies were full of loopholes.

And I admire Chen Jingke even more for proposing a new economic theory.

At this time, Chen Jingke wanted to set up a Baochao management office in advance. He did not object immediately, but asked why.

The explanation given by Chen Jingke is: "The establishment of a new yamen requires a fire in order to gain recognition from the world faster."

"Let's use the blood of those who make counterfeit money to make the new Yamen famous."

Zhu Biao's heart was surging, but he also keenly discovered a problem:
"Do you want the new Yamen to control an armed force?"

(End of this chapter)