Datang: What's wrong with my fief being a billion points larger?

Chapter 248: Li Yuanji dug a pit, how much he could bury depends on fate; Talents from all over the world gathered in Haikang
Listening to Cen Wenben's question, Li Yuanji smiled slightly.

From the perspective of the equivalence of copper and silver, silver coins with a face value of less than one hundred coins are not worth using.

But this problem is actually not like this.

At this moment, Cen Wenben's voice came.

“Your Majesty, if someone were to buy a large number of silver coins with a face value of less than fifty wen, and then melt them down and recast them into silver, even taking into account the cost of fire, they would make a lot of money.

Especially silver coins with denominations of one, five, ten and twenty cents. The lower the denomination, the more they will earn.

Once this silver coin is launched, someone will definitely discover this, and by then, I'm afraid all our money will be taken away by these people."

Cen Wenben was full of worries. In his eyes, this issue was very important. Now that the use of silver as currency had been confirmed, the next issuance of silver coins, in his opinion, would be like giving silver to others.

A silver coin may not contain much silver, but if the quantity is large, and one uses a thousand-wen silver coin to continuously exchange for one-wen, five-wen, and ten-wen silver coins, a lot of silver can be melted in the end.

After listening to what Cen Wenben said, Li Yuanji still had a smile on his face, which made Cen Wenben very confused.

Cen Wenben didn't have to wonder for long before Li Yuanji spoke.

"Jingren, I can think of what you have thought of, but are the silver coins you think of really silver?"

Li Yuanji looked confident. He said this was a silver coin. Could it be that it was really made of pure silver? That would be too naive.

Nowadays, it is because of the times that people's thoughts are restricted, otherwise he would have introduced paper money. However, if he rashly introduced paper money, he would inevitably encounter extremely strong opposition.

Moreover, even foreign businessmen cannot accept the use of paper money. Once the profits earned become paper that is not recognized, his trade here will inevitably be affected.

A combination of various reasons led to the fact that even though he now has the technology to make banknotes, he cannot issue them.

However, Li Yuanji was very clear that paper money would be the trend of the future, and since it could not be promoted now, there was only a transition period to begin.

These so-called silver coins were used by Li Yuanji for transition.

When Cen Wenben heard this, he was startled and picked up the silver coin again to check it suspiciously. He then put the silver coins of each denomination in his hand to feel the weight. The weight of each denomination was the same, and Cen Wenben could not feel the difference.

Cen Wenben suddenly became even more confused. In his eyes, these were clearly silver coins with a face value of one thousand coins and one cent, and the silver used was the same.

This is also Cen Wenben's biggest doubt and worry. The silver used in the silver coins is the same, so is the silver coin with a face value of one cent more valuable than the silver coin with a face value of one thousand cents?

This sounds a bit strange, but this is the truth. You can't feel it in a small amount, but as long as the amount is large, it will be completely different, just like what he said just now, just melt it again to extract the silver.

But he really couldn't understand what Li Yuanji said, which made him even more confused.

Because Cen Wenben firmly believed that he did not see it wrong this time, nor did he say anything wrong.

Looking at Cen Wenben, who had a confused and solemn expression on his face, Li Yuanji spoke slowly.

"Pick up a silver coin, blow into it, and then put it to your ear to try it out."

Cen Wenben did as he was told in confusion, then his pupils shrank. He held the silver coin in front of his eyes and looked at Li Yuanji in shock.

"This, this silver coin makes a sound! King, why is that?"

A real silver coin would not make any sound even if you blew it ten times, let alone once. However, the silver coin in Cen Wenben's hand made a sound. At this moment, Cen Wenben finally understood why Li Yuanji said that silver coins are not necessarily real silver.

Li Yuanji smiled even more widely. Yes, this silver coin of his was essentially a steel coin, commonly known as the ocean, and not real silver.

In a true sense, the value of steel today is actually higher than that of silver, especially the steel from Li Yuanji.

Li Yuanji's steel smelting technology can be said to be at least ten centuries ahead. He spent more than 300,000 contribution points to exchange for his steel smelting technology.

Take Li Yuanji's current steel smelting technology for example. It was during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, or to be precise, the seventh year of Qianlong. However, it has appeared now.

This is also the reason why the steel here of Li Yuanji is actually much more valuable than silver to people outside Li Yuanji's fiefdom.

This is also the reason why Li Yuanji dared to launch the steel coin and silver coin without any worries.

Li Yuanji said slowly: "Although this silver coin is called a silver coin, its main material is steel. Of course, there is also silver, but it is relatively small, so you can hear the sound when you blow on it.

This kind of steel cannot be smelted anywhere else except here, not even in the Tang Dynasty, with their existing smelting technology.

Even if they could get a little silver, after deducting the fire consumption, how much would be left?
If someone wants to do this, don't bother them, just let them do it. Let them exchange real silver for silver coins. As long as they smelt it and get the silver, all these silver coins will be invalidated and cannot be used again.

Therefore, there is no need to worry at all. Even if they find out about this later, there is nothing they can do. Anyway, the largest amount is only a thousand coins, which will not affect the development of trade.

As for the common people, as long as this king approves, as long as the government recognizes, and they can indeed use silver coins for daily transactions, they will have no objection.

Because there are no silver coins, they can’t spend the money they have, this is a problem.”

Li Yuanji sneered in his heart. Is there anyone trying to take advantage of him and make money in this way?
All I can say is that those people are still a little naive. He, Li Yuanji, has never had the habit of giving money to others. He has always been the one making money from others. When will it be the turn of others to fleece him?

Li Yuanji's greatest reliance is nothing but his craftsmanship and technology, because only he has this craftsmanship and technology, and no one else has it.

Moreover, even with these technologies, it is not so easy to counterfeit the silver coin. The silver coin was exchanged by him from the system. If it could be counterfeited so easily, why did he spend the contribution points?
On the contrary, Li Yuanji hoped that there would be more people like the one Cen Wenben mentioned. The more the better. He really wanted to experience the literal meaning of money making money.

Cen Wenben listened to this and for a moment he didn't know whether he should say that he was stupid or that Li Yuanji was too cunning. He used steel to make silver coins and called them silver coins. No matter the appearance or the weight, they looked like silver coins. Who could have imagined that there was steel inside?

It would be fine if those people could melt the steel again, but the technology is not up to the task. After all, after melting the steel, it can be used to make weapons or other tools, but it gets stuck here.

Cen Wenben could already imagine that once these silver coins were issued, there would be countless people who thought they were smart and thought Li Yuanji and the people in the Qi Wang Mansion were stupid, and they would start to look at and buy small-denomination silver coins. And once they started, they would definitely take out a lot of real silver to buy them. After all, if the amount was small, the profit would be small. What was the point for those people?
At this time, Cen Wenben could only sigh that their king was too treacherous and cunning. He dug such a big pit, but still people were willing to take the bait. He didn't know how many people had to fall into it.

In Cen Wenben's opinion, if he were a businessman, he would not be able to resist purchasing in large quantities. After all, making money from trade takes a lot of time and requires transportation to various places, which is too costly. But this method is different. He only needs to purchase desperately and then smelt it, and he can make money almost without doing anything.

Why would you sit down when you can make money while lying down? Not to mention working so hard to make money?

When Cen Wenben thought of that situation, he shuddered. It was really scary.

Finally, she looked at Li Yuanji dimly.

"Your Majesty is indeed extremely intelligent and wise. I admire you."

Li Yuanji looked at Cen Wenben, who didn't feel embarrassed at all, and suddenly wanted to hit him. Even though Cen Wenben stopped very quickly, Li Yuanji still understood that this man was going to say that he was treacherous.

Li Yuanji then stopped arguing with Cen Wenben about this.

"Now that you know about this, the next thing will be handed over to you. After some time, the silver coins will be issued.

There is another problem, that is, the main officials at the two levels of Leizhou and Leizhou Prefecture, especially the person in charge, were directly cleared out. Zhong Kui, who was below, raised such an important issue, but he was ignored and instead told Zhong Kui not to interfere.

Are these people capable of being officials?

These black sheep, even if they have no other faults in their tenure, will be taken away by this king and replaced with new people!"

It was impossible for Li Yuanji not to be angry about this matter. These people might not be corrupt officials, but they were too mediocre. How could such people become local leaders?

Such a serious problem, since he couldn't solve it himself, and he didn't even dare to report it for fear of trouble, why did he keep it? For the New Year?
Cen Wenben felt Li Yuanji's anger, and was not at all surprised. Ever since Zhong Kui arrived and told this matter, the removal of the chief officials at the state and prefecture levels had become inevitable.

Then Cen Wenben asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, what should we do with Zhong Kui? Should we send him to the prefecture or the government?"

Cen Wenben had not forgotten what Li Yuanji said to Zhong Kui. As a county magistrate, he was able to come to the palace to ask for an audience with Li Yuanji despite being blocked by his superiors at the state and prefecture level, and it was all for the sake of people's livelihood. He knew very well that Li Yuanji would definitely make use of such a person.

As expected by Cen Wenben, Li Yuanji's voice came immediately.

"Let him go to the government office. Leizhou government will be managed by him from now on. You can go down and make the appointment."

Cen Wenben bowed and immediately turned around to leave, but Li Yuanji suddenly remembered something.

“Wait, I almost forgot. Before you came, Chong Yuan had already completely organized the academy. I’ve seen it and it’s very good.

After you go down, you two should discuss it and call the people from the Ministry of Works to set up the college as soon as possible.

My requirement is that the college must be put into use when the spring plowing is completed. Time is tight and you need to coordinate manpower and at the same time ensure that the established college must be solid and reliable.

The academy is related to the future, there can be no mistakes, you must pay attention. "

Cen Wenben sighed inwardly and had no choice but to agree.

Cen Wenben is very tired now. He really feels tired. After coming to Li Yuanji's place, he has three more things to do. What should he do?

This is also the reason why Cen Wenben doesn't want to see Li Yuanji when he has nothing to do. As long as he comes, he will most likely be assigned new tasks, and it may not be just one thing.

Cen Wenben felt a lot of pressure for a moment, and finally looked at Li Yuanji.

“Your Majesty, I have too many things on my plate. Now there are many officials in charge of the various departments who are still without people, so I need to take care of them for the time being.

Even if Wang Gui and Wei Ting come, it may not be enough. I hope Your Majesty can transfer Wang Xuance back from Yuezhou Prefecture.

Now that everything in Yuezhou Prefecture is on track, Wang Xuance can withdraw. By then, we can arrange for another person to go there. We just need to let Wang Xuance take over and he will definitely get it done.

I hereby implore the king to recall all those who should be transferred back, as I am alone and my energy is limited. "

Cen Wenben really has a lot of hardship. He is too busy now. He is busy all day long. Some people can enjoy holidays, but for him, holidays? What is a holiday?

Since he started working for Li Yuanji, he had never known the existence of such a thing as holidays.

Although he had enormous power, it was precisely because his power was too great that he had to be careful and low-key in everything he did and behaved, so as not to be criticized. Although he knew it was useless, he could not guarantee whether Li Yuanji would have any ideas after a while.

Looking at history from ancient times to the present, Cen Wenben is very clear that ministers with too much power usually end up with a bad outcome. Now that he has experienced it, he just wants to work less and distribute the power in his hands as soon as possible, otherwise he feels that his body really can't take it anymore.

It is what millions of people dream of, what countless people are trying their best to achieve, but now Cen Wenben is unable to escape it.

Under such power, there are very few people who can retreat while the tide is rising. After gaining power, they are almost unwilling to let the power in their hands weaken because of human desires and ambitions that match their height.

Li Yuanji looked at Cen Wenben and sighed in his heart. At this moment, he also realized that his exploitation of Cen Wenben was indeed excessive. His exploitation was the kind that would make capitalists cry when they saw it.

Li Yuanji helped Cen Wenben up and said softly, "Jingren, I also know that you have worked hard. I see all your hard work.

Let's do as you said and transfer Wang Xuance back. When Ning Chun returns from the Turks, he will also stay in the palace. Together with Wang Gui, Wei Ting, Wei Zheng and others, you will be able to relax a lot then.

But before they come, you can't relax and do your best.

I know Jingren is a talented person, and I know Jingren has worked hard. I will never forget Jingren's contribution!"

After hearing Li Yuanji's chicken soup, Cen Wenben was full of motivation and moved. He walked out radiantly and continued to devote himself to his work.

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