The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 1417 is still loyal

"Your Highness, this is a good thing. If it is true, it can save a lot of trouble, and reduce the risk and damage on the way. After all, the cost of paper is very low, and it is also conducive to the circulation in the market. "

Dou Yi, as the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, has a lot to do with money. When Zhao Xu asked him to use a special paper instead of copper coins for circulation, he was sensitive and immediately thought of the benefits of these things. Think about it for a few hundred How much space is there to stick copper coins, if it is replaced by a piece of paper, anyone can imagine how convenient it is.

"Now this is just an immature idea. We still need to listen to what the inventors of these things have to say. Let's discuss the feasibility of this matter, and then draw up a memorial for the emperor and the ministers to discuss it. That's fine. I think the royal father will definitely agree."

The reason why Zhao Xu didn't talk about it on a formal occasion was because he wanted to have a charter for the time being, discuss it first, and then implement it. Although Zhao Xu knew that this was a trend, could people in this era Accepting that is another story, let's talk about it first.

"This is a good thing. A few days ago, Han Xizai came to my mansion and talked about it. He said that His Highness had told him before that one day paper could also be used as currency. I didn't expect His Highness to have such a vision at that time." " Dou Yi said excitedly.

Zhao Xu still really remembers this incident. At that time, Han Xizai failed in the reform of the currency system in the Southern Tang Dynasty and was dismissed from office. Among them, he talked about his currency reform policy. It is no wonder that Han Xizai is Li Yu himself who has no courage.

I hope to have the opportunity to talk to Han Xizai about the reform of the currency system in the future. In the end, Zhao Xu also said that if possible, paper can replace copper coins for circulation.

Unexpectedly, Han Xizai still remembered this incident. At that time, Zhao Xu thought of RMB, so he said that paper could also replace copper and iron coins in circulation under certain conditions.

"Oh, Han Xizai still remembers this incident. If you really want to reform the currency system this time, I will let him be your deputy. To be honest, Han Xizai is quite good at this aspect." Zhao Xu is still relatively confident in Han Xizai's financial management Yes, it is still possible to let him be Dou Yi's deputy.

While the two were talking, Zhang Ziqiang came in with someone. Zhang Ziqiang was the person Zhao Xu had hired to manage Taoxianglou. He was also a well-known figure in Bianjing City, a big businessman, and a wealthy businessman.

"Join Your Highness!" Zhang Ziqiang came in with a face full of surprise and saluted Zhao Xu first. He heard that Zhao Xu had come to Taoxiang Tower and rushed over immediately. Sure enough, Zhao Xu was here.

"Participate in His Royal Highness the Prince." Four or five middle-aged people who looked very rich appeared behind.

This post was issued by them in private, and they are also the people Zhao Xu wants to meet this time. They are more worried. They are businessmen. They don't understand what the current prince wants to see them for, so Fear can only be honest.

"Pingshen, let me introduce one to you. This is Lord Dou Yi, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. You have all come here to meet Lord Dou." Zhao Xu introduced Dou Yi to them.

In fact, those businessmen have seen Dou Yi for a long time. They are very familiar with this official of the household department. , so they knew Dou Yi, but Dou Yi didn't know them.

"See Lord Dou."

"Hehe, please excuse me, today I am a guest just like you all, and today our host is Your Highness, so it is better not to be too polite." Dou Yi didn't dare to push her too much. He was indeed invited by Zhao Xu today Yes, so he didn't dare to say anything else.

"Okay, don't be too polite, let's go and sit down, I really have something to ask you to come today, if you stand like this, I can't talk about it, Ziqiang, you are the master here, invite everyone to sit down Come on, don't be reserved." Zhao Xu asked Zhang Ziqiang to greet these people.

Zhang Ziqiang greeted everyone with a smile. Zhang Ziqiang has gained weight since he followed Zhao Xu. He looks like a fleshy man, with a little blush on his face, and he seems to be living a good life.

"Ziqiang, it seems that you have had a good time these days. You have gained a lot of weight than when I first met you. If you continue like this, I don't think this stool can hold your body anymore. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to walk at this weight. Work harder than others, and don’t be treated as a fat pig and sent to the slaughterhouse when you turn around on the street, hahaha.”

Zhao Xu made fun of Zhang Ziqiang at the beginning, and everyone present started laughing, and all the nervous anger disappeared for a while, which was also Zhao Xu's goal.

Zhang Ziqiang also scratched his head in embarrassment. It always looks so funny when a person in his teens scratches his head, and he doesn't know how to answer.

"Okay, let's get back to the topic. I invited everyone here today for this thing. You are all familiar with it. I heard that this death came from your hands. With this thing, you can get money from you, right? "When Zhao Xu said this, there was no trace of emotion, and he didn't know whether it was joy or anger.

"Your Highness, this..." Hearing that Zhao Xu was holding Jiaozi in his hand, he immediately stood up. He remembered this thing. He is the largest silk merchant in Bianjing and even the whole country. His name is Wang Dafa. Although his name is vulgar, it is A man with a brain indeed.

He thought Zhao Xu was angry. After all, what he did was to fight against the imperial court's policy.

"Your Highness, I don't blame Brother Wang for this. I came up with it. If the court blames me, I am willing to bear it." The person who stood up was a tea merchant, the largest tea merchant.

"Your Highness, this is my idea and has nothing to do with either of them." Before Zhao Xu figured out what was going on, another person stood up. His identity should not be underestimated. Rice, the largest rice merchant.

Zhao Xu didn't speak. Seeing these merchants standing up one by one and saying it was his idea, Zhao Xu understood that they thought they were here to inquire about crimes. The imperial court's currency system was stipulated by law. It is already a capital offense to replace these things with a piece of paper.

These people probably thought they were going to ask for a crime, which is also human nature, but what Zhao Xu didn't expect was that these businessmen were vying to plead guilty, saying that it was their own idea, and that businessmen valued profits. Unexpectedly, these people were different.

Zhao Xu looked at these people and nodded with satisfaction. These people are not just simple businessmen. I didn't find the wrong person. These small actions of these people gave me a shock.

(End of this chapter)