Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 689
Edmund was a little confused, and said, "Your Majesty, I'm actually worried after you say that!"

Guan Xuqing smiled and said: "Don't worry, they don't have this ability in a short period of time. Fortunately, you told me in time. I have my own way to deal with it. It just so happens that you return to China. By the way, you will help me with a big event. I want to let the British This time, people will lose a handful of rice instead of stealing the chicken.”

"Willing to serve you, I don't know what it is."

Guan Xuqing smiled mysteriously: "Print counterfeit banknotes!"

The more Edmund heard it, the more he found it new. Counterfeit coins are common in all countries, but they are generally only private activities, and the number is extremely limited. I have never heard of it in the financial world for so many years.

Seeing Edmund's surprised expression, Guan Xuqing continued: "Counterfeit banknotes are a special thing. The key depends on how you use them. If you keep them in China, they will harm the country and the people. If you want to deal with those foreign people with ulterior motives, counterfeit banknotes are the most suitable. Yes. Using counterfeit banknotes to squeeze the economic interests of other countries, or using counterfeit banknotes to destroy the financial system of enemy countries and cause chaos in the rear has a considerable effect.”

Guan Xuqing paused and continued: "The most important thing at present is the template for printing counterfeit banknotes. In the hands of the empire, only the Russian ruble has reached an [-]% degree of imitation. It has been difficult for other countries to improve the degree of imitation of counterfeit banknotes, especially the most valuable currencies, such as The imitation degree of English is only [-]%, and the franc and mark are slightly higher, but it is easy to be seen when it is circulated in the market. This plan can only be realized successfully if the template is so fake. In terms of money, you are Expert, it is most suitable for you to handle this matter. I plan to put the existing [-]% real rubles into the Soviet Union first, and see how the effect is? If you can get past it, you can let go and do a big job. , the feud between the Rothschild family and the United Kingdom can be completely ended through this operation."

It took Edmond a long time to wake up, his face glowing with fanaticism, "What did your Majesty say that the Rothschild family will do their best to complete this task, no matter how much it costs, I will also find the best engraving craftsman in the world to make into an incomparable template.”

Guan Xuqing nodded with satisfaction and continued: "There are currently four types of coins for the British pound. The templates are all hand-engraved and kept in a very confidential place. Hand-engraved, even if it is made by the same person, it cannot be guaranteed to be exactly the same. If it is a small-scale printing, hand engraving is enough, but once it is printed on a large scale, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no loopholes. If the British find out in time, they may take certain measures. If there is a revision, there is no time to do it. The imitation of the next version. My opinion is that after the template is made, put some in small batches first to see how the effect is. In this process, step up the production of mechanized templates for batch printing. Once successful, immediately step up printing and find distribution channels. These things couldn't be easier for you."

Edmund said excitedly: "I'll start arranging this matter right away, and try to get a few more sets of templates, so I can choose from them."

Guan Xuqing said: "When the counterfeit banknotes come out, you must keep them secret. At the same time, it is best to use the counterfeit banknotes to buy British industrial products. You can give the sellers a little discount and let them find ways to flow more into China. The effect brought about by this is, It is not something that can be highlighted in the short term, but once it accumulates for a long time, it will be very beneficial to us and even end the war early.”

Edmund heard a burst of excitement. He had never thought before that counterfeit coins could be used in wars.It was an eye-opener to follow the Chinese emperor.

After Edmund left, Guan Xuqing leaned on the dragon couch to rest for a while, looked at his watch, and suddenly remembered that today is Jingfen's birthday, and he originally promised Jingfen to go to Kunning Palace no matter how busy the government affairs are, " Little Dean, little Dean"

Little De'an came in hastily, holding a clean whip.Guan Xuqing pointed at him angrily and cursed: "You dog kills the talent, why didn't you remind me of such an important matter as the queen's birthday, you dog slave."

Xiao De'an was dumb eating Coptis chinensis, and muttered: "Master, I see that you have just finished discussing something and are resting with your eyes closed, so I dare not disturb Shengjia."

Guan Xuqing said while dressing: "Look, if the empress complains, I will beat you up first." As he spoke, he rushed to Kunning Palace.

At this moment, thousands of giant red candles are lit in the main hall and side halls of Kunning Palace, illuminating the inside and outside of the hall brightly. Princes Fujin, dozens of big and small Heshuo princesses and princesses who have not left the court, are listed in order of generation. In front of the five tables in front of the main seat.Hundreds of first-rank wives, the wives of ministers and ministers who are famous in Beijing, all dressed up and sat around together.

Jingfen looked radiant today, sitting high on the middle seat, Concubine De poured wine on one side, and Concubine Lan fanned her on the other.At this time, the emperor did not come, and the imperial banquet had not yet started, the table was full of rare and exotic fruits piled high, one hundred birthday peaches were steamed with noodles, the big ones were like the mouth of a basin, piled high in front of the queen , the birthday peaches are dotted with vermilion, with the color of green branches and green leaves, it is particularly eye-catching in a large pile of fruits.

"It's early." Guan Xuqing hurried in with a smile and said to the women present.

Jingfen didn't seem to blame either, but Concubine De said angrily: "The emperor seems to have promised to come early this morning, but this time he broke his promise again."

Guan Xuqing smiled embarrassedly, then pointed to Xiao De'an and said, "Nuo, it's all this dog slave. I asked him to remind him a long time ago, but he just forgot."

While talking, Guan Xuqing sat beside Jingfen. The official of ceremonies yelled, and the bells and drums in the hall were played. , the bejeweled ladies in the palace immediately left their seats and knelt on the ground with serious faces.

As soon as the singing was over, the noble concubine, the princess, Ge Ge and Gao Ming all knelt on the ground and kowtowed to the queen: "I wish the queen a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!"

At this time, Jingfang also knelt down in the crowd to salute, looking eagerly at the suave emperor.Since she entered the palace last month and had that unforgettable "contact" with the emperor, she felt that her worth was unusual, she felt sorry for her queen sister, and even more sorry for her husband Zaiyi, who was working for her grandfather. She missed her husband and looked forward to it. The husband usually stays outside for a while. Every time he enters the palace, he wants to see the emperor, but is afraid of seeing the emperor. This time, he meets the emperor again.Seeing the emperor and the empress sitting arm in arm, looking so intimate, and remembering the lingering affection and words of their private tryst, I couldn't help my heart beating wildly, blushing and bowing my head, I couldn't tell What is it like, I repeated in my heart: "Men are really" when they were thinking wildly, the ceremonial officer announced that the ceremony was over.Concubine De held the pot and poured wine into the cup in the Queen's hand.The queen solemnly held the cup to the emperor.Guan Xuqing drank it down in one gulp, then took a glass of wine from Concubine Lan and handed it to Jingfen, who also took a sip with her mouth pursed.

Guan Xuqing smiled and said: "Today is a good day for my concubine, the moon is full outside, it is time to add longevity to my concubine, this cup of birthday wine must be full."

"Okay!" Jingfen just gulped it down, smacked her tongue lightly, and said with a smile: "The moon is good today, the wine is good, the emperor can take a break from his busy schedule to visit, and the concubines are also happy. Everyone get up and talk , like in my own home, it’s rare that they all get together so well, everyone’s wine has to be drunk, my palace and the emperor are watching.”

Jingfen consulted the emperor's opinion, and then ordered the eunuchs and maids to give a banquet.Not long after, the banquet was set up, and there was a Shoushan Fuhai plate, two small hot pots, a pheasant slice, and a mutton slice in the middle of the queen's table.A plate of roasted venison with deer tail, a sheep black skewer, and then outwards are duck with onion and pepper, shredded chicken, stewed kelp shreds, shredded mutton, burnt pork, and small steamed buns with bamboo joints, snail steamed buns, etc. The delicate snacks are dazzling, and there is a yellow label next to each plate that reads "Specially Presented by the Empress".Looking at other tables is similar, but there is no "Shoushan Fuhai"

Guan Xuqing said to the other concubines: "I'm only here to accompany the queen, you go to each table on behalf of me and the queen, don't force yourself if you are too strong to drink."

The concubines agreed, squatted down to salute the emperor and queen, and went down to the table to persuade and toast.At this time, the hall was filled with the singing of swallows and warblers from the women, and the women were so excited that no matter whether they could drink or not, it was rare to come to the palace today to enjoy this magnificent feast. Miss this fine wine.

When the concubines came to Jingfang's table, Zhenfei held the jug and smiled and said, "Jingfang wants to drink a double serving of wine anyway." As she spoke, she looked at Jingfang and smiled.

Rong Ling also said with a smile: "Zaiyi is away on business and hasn't come back, you really should drink a glass of Fushou wine for him."

Jingfang had no choice but to drink two glasses in a row as ordered, and her pretty face was flushed red by the heat of the wine.When the concubines walked to other tables, Jingfang glanced at the front seat with the corner of her eyes, and it happened that the emperor's eyes were also staring at this side, the two eyes met, there seemed to be an invisible spark in the air, Then both of them averted their eyes.

Jingfang told the neighbors that she wanted to go out for convenience, and slipped out quietly when no one else was paying attention.

"Love Concubine" Guan Xuqing graciously persuaded Jingfen to take two sips of wine, and from the corner of her eye, she saw that Jingfang had gone out quietly, so she said to Jingfen with a smile: "I have an urgent brochure, I have already read it , I will send it to the military headquarters tonight, I will write a Zhu Zhu first and come over here. Can the concubines accompany you here first?"

"Okay, I know you're a busy person, so it's fine to have them here." Jingfen looked at the women in the hall with a smile on her face, "Is this a serious matter? If it's late, you don't have to come here."

Guan Xuqing looked at the concubines who were persuading them to drink, kissed Jingfen on the forehead and left the hall.

(End of this chapter)