A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Paper money is a breakthrough in the financial status quo of the Song Dynasty. So far, the progress is very good.

This promotion work cannot be rushed, but must be carried out step by step and put banknotes into the market bit by bit. Once there is an emergency and a large amount of banknotes flow into the market, it may trigger a rush to redeem the money, and then it will be out of control.

In the third division, Bao Zheng's duty room, everyone was a little curious about the converted prince who was rumored to be the late emperor and current officials expected him to take over the third division in the future.

Shen An knocked on the table and asked unceremoniously: "What's going on?"

The officials all looked at Cai Xiang, the deputy envoy of the Third Division.

Shen An's qualifications were naturally not comparable to Cai Xiang's, and the other party was also an old man in his fifties, so he sat upright.

Respecting the old and loving the young is a Chinese tradition.

Cai Xiang looked a little annoyed, and he stroked his beard and said: "When the banknotes were issued, although I didn't mention it, most of the officials did not exchange them for copper coins... There should be people from the Imperial City Department there in Anxiang, right?"

Shen An nodded.

When banknotes are issued, they are mainly targeted at officials and dignitaries.

It's okay for the rich and powerful, after all, they don't need money, even if they have piles of banknotes at home, it's not a problem.

But officials are different. For them, their salary is a guarantee to support their whole family. Any innovation that reduces their salary will be resisted by them.

But when the banknotes were issued, they were not exchanged for them. They could only watch the businessmen and ordinary people take the banknotes to secretly incense them, and each time they got an extra penny.

We are all gentlemen after all, so we naturally disdain to take advantage of even a penny.

But the situation outside is not good!

“Some places refuse to accept banknotes, which is very troublesome!”

Cai Xiang had a headache, "I had this headache when Prime Minister Bao was here, but those merchants took it upon themselves to do it. Someone from the Third Division went to ask, and they said that the banknotes were unreliable... Later, they said they could exchange them at Dark Fragrance. But there are still many people who are unwilling to accept it. They disdain the penny advantage, but are afraid of the trouble and risk..."

There are many such people, such as some otakus and otakus in later generations. Their attitude towards life is convenience.

Everything is done based on convenience. For things that are inconvenient, let alone a penny, the ten-penny brother is too lazy to raise his eyelids.

But these businessmen are a little arrogant!

"They are bullying customers in this store!"

Shen An made this definition without hesitation.

The officials looked at each other in confusion, feeling that this person was really... If he were to be the prime minister, the misconception of mistaking a donkey for a horse would happen again.

"Buying and selling cannot be done without righteousness. Buying and selling is free. This can't be called a shop that cheats customers."

"It's like gold and silver. Most gold and silver can't be collected at the moment. If you get a piece of gold to buy something, the shopkeeper won't accept it either!"

After collecting the gold and silver, you have to exchange it, and the ratio changes every day. The store owner is so full that he is causing trouble for himself!

These officials stopped talking when they found that Shen An didn't respond.

Speaking of which, they were also victims of the refusal to accept banknotes, but they just habitually analyzed it from the perspective of officials from the third department.

But if people don't serve themselves, they will be punished by heaven and earth. Their stance on this matter should be on Shen An's side.

Shen An said angrily: "What does it mean that business cannot be done without righteousness? They are destroying their jobs. They are destroying the Song Dynasty's jobs. They refuse to accept banknotes. This is a crime!"

Madan, should it be a crime to refuse?

Shen An thought about it and felt that it was right.

Cai Xiang sighed: "Those officials were complaining because it was inconvenient to hold banknotes. But there were also people who threw banknotes in and cursed at the door, saying they would rather be poor than ask for more banknotes. "

"He has a bad temper and is too angry."

Shen An felt that this matter was an internal strife, "The businessmen and people outside must be watching a joke, and it needs to be calmed down as soon as possible."

He suddenly realized that this was what Zhao Shu sent him here for!

As a new thing, banknotes flow slowly in Bianliang, and the most popular people are probably businessmen.

Merchants travel all over the country, and depending on the size of their business, they have to carry a lot of copper coins, which is very inconvenient.

Paper money came into being, this is the right time.

Cai Xiang said with some worry: "This matter is about to break out. If we ignore it, it will be the day when the salary is distributed. If someone makes a fuss inside, things will be big."

Officials would protest collectively and demand that banknotes no longer be issued in salary packages, otherwise everyone would give up.

The officials of the Third Division are all a little sad. First, they feel the same and don't like banknotes. Second, if the officials make trouble, the Third Division will have a lot of things and it will be very troublesome.

"It's not good to cause trouble!"

There was a sharp look in Shen An's eyes, which startled Cai Xiang, "Don't use force, the Marquis of Guixin! Once force is used, officials will leave. Once officials leave, what else will the Song Dynasty have? It's all gone!"

Cai Xiang looked more vicissitudes of life, Shen An quickly said: "It's nothing, this is an internal conflict, where is the use of force? You are overthinking, rest assured."

Cai Xiang's body didn't look good, even more haggard than Bao Zheng.

He nodded and said: "Okay, I know that you have many ideas after converting, so when Prime Minister Bao was here, he said that you can do great things. And you also made the banknotes. I'm afraid no one in the Third Division knows better than you, right?"

Everyone nodded.

If this matter is not handled well, it will cause dissatisfaction among the officials, and if it is not handled well, they will become cannon fodder, so no one is willing to take over.

The officials sent Shen An here, probably thinking that he was the only one who wouldn't worry about this.

Well, a dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist.

Fellow Daoist Shen, have a good journey.

Everyone's eyes were a little strange, with a little pity. Shen An was not angry when he saw it, and said: "I'm going to the palace."

He just walked with his front foot, and within three seconds, his back foot exploded.

"It's Shen An who is here to handle this matter? That's troublesome."

"That guy is ruthless, will he be cruel?"

"I'm overthinking this matter. Thousands of officials are involved in this matter. Shen An is not that stupid."

"That's right, he is not short of money, but we are short of money! It is superfluous to issue banknotes to us. It would be great if it was cancelled."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to cancel!"

"If it's not cancelled, we'll go make a fuss. Since the Prime Minister isn't here anyway, let's take the opportunity to make a fuss!"

Cai Xiang looked at this scene with depression, feeling that she was afraid that she would take the blame for Bao Zheng.

Bao Zheng went home to recuperate. This was an official order. So he, Cai Xiang, took over this stall, but important matters still had to be left to the prime ministers, so he was just an empty air.

In other words, he is the cannon fodder who presides over the daily work of the Third Division, and it is not his turn to make the final decision on major matters.

He coughed dryly, and the officials looked at him and then did what they were supposed to do.

"By the way, when will Prime Minister Bao come back?"

"It seems like there are still five days?"

"Tsk! As soon as Prime Minister Bao comes back, our good days will be gone. How about... we take advantage of this to make a fuss?"

"That's right, when Prime Minister Bao comes back, we may have to run to the toilet, so let's enjoy it now."

"Yes! Thinking of Xiang Bao's roar, I feel that I may not live long."

Cai Xiang coughed again, and this time the officials didn't even bother to look.

I'm depreesed!

Why do I want to help Bao Zheng?

Cai Xiang felt that he was a tragedy. It was great when he was an official in Quanzhou, and he was like a fish in water. But later, when he was transferred back to the capital, he turned into a tragedy.

Bao Zheng has a bad temper and scolds Cai Xiang at every turn. As his deputy, Cai Xiang will inevitably be affected. It's really difficult!

Moreover, Bao Zheng's aura was so strong that Cai Xiang's presence was so weak that even the officials ignored his existence.

You can’t be Bao Zheng’s deputy!

At this moment, Cai Xiang realized this truth, but unfortunately it was too late.

Shen An in the palace is explaining his solution.

"...Officials, the mission of Anxiang has been completed, and banknotes have gradually gained popularity among the people, so I think that the rule of exchanging banknotes for copper coins should be abolished."

Zhao Shu sent him to the Third Division, originally hoping that he would find a way to suppress the officials' dissatisfaction, but Shen An backhandedly created a big problem.

"If the exchange is cancelled, will the banknotes be rejected? Those officials will feel even more aggrieved." Zhao Shu felt that Shen An thought about the problem more simply. "At that time, the prestige of the DPRK and China will be lost. Who will issue future government orders?" Will you listen?"

Maintaining the prestige of the government is an irrefutable task at this time.

"But you forgot about businessmen." Shen An said: "In fact, the people who like banknotes the most are businessmen. They travel all over the country. Who is willing to lead a convoy to trade? The car is full of copper coins. What should I do if I encounter a strongman on the road? So big The car can't even run. If it's banknotes, who knows how much money you have on you?"

This kind of robbery happened often. Unless those merchants abandoned their carts, they would not even be able to save their lives.

This is the disadvantage of copper coins, so businessmen are actually the strongest supporters of paper money.

"But if banknotes depreciate, businessmen will abandon them like worn-out shoes!" Zhao Shu's words are correct.

Businessmen pursue profit. If paper money will cause damage to their interests, then I'm sorry, but we will not get involved in this matter.

This is businessman.

Shen An raised his head and said seriously: "Guan family, this is not a big deal..."

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After returning to Sansi again, UU read www. uukanｓhu.net Shen An's first order made the officials of the Third Division feel like they were struck by lightning.

"If the notice continues, the banknotes cannot be stopped."

This is a tough response.

Well!

But it’s still within everyone’s expectations.

The prestige of the DPRK and China cannot be damaged, I understand. As for the officials making trouble, when the time comes, Lao Bao will come and glare, who dares to make trouble? Everyone goes home to eat old rice.

You must know that the Song Dynasty lacked everything except officials.

But Shen An's second order was so powerful that it made people confused.

"Someone over at Anxiang has asked them to stop exchanging banknotes. Please inform me that future banknotes will no longer be exchanged."

Cai Xiang was drinking tea. Hearing this, he slowly raised his head and said, "You...you...are not right! You are going to cause a big trouble."

Shen An smiled and said: "No, I promise not."

The officials of the Third Division were a little confused, thinking that Shen An was seeking death.

The news spread quickly, and the outside world immediately exploded.

"You won't be able to redeem it?"

A businessman asked at the door of Anxiang holding a few banknotes.

The clerk said: "Yes, from now on, banknotes will no longer be exchanged for copper coins."

The businessman turned around and looked at the sky, "This is not a dream!"

He looked at the banknotes in his hand and suddenly wailed: "Someone has been cheated."

Scenes like this have appeared in many places in Bianliang.

After the officials learned the news, most of them had no intention of doing anything. If they were not bound by rules, they would definitely block the gate of the Third Division collectively.

The atmosphere in Bianliang became tense.

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