Chapter 1,278 Private Discussion

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Later, the emperor's private hall was where a small number of private ministers were received. Only those closest to him and deeply trusted can enter the emperor's study. But it was obvious that not all of the people present were ministers of that level, so the old emperor met everyone at this location.

The previous meeting in the meeting hall was actually a large court meeting held once a month. Specially used to mediate disputes between nobles and issue orders to the entire empire. The old emperor originally wanted to ask the magician to explain to everyone about the bank on such an occasion. Including himself, he also wanted to know so that he could decide whether to promote the bank's affairs.

But it's obvious that some people already have opinions, and that's why they have their attitudes. I don’t know whether their position is because they already understand the bank, so they oppose it; or whether they are just targeting a certain person, so they oppose it for the sake of opposition.

Originally, the old emperor's thoughts about banks were dispensable.

First, the imperial power that is too close to the gods can easily be led away and become its vassal. After all, the gap between humans and gods is too great. If the descendants are unworthy, once the power is taken away by the gods, it will be difficult to get it back.

Secondly, if the magician took the lead in the bank, the emperor would think twice. How do you think about putting the empire's power related to money into the hands of an outsider who has nothing to do with the empire? Why do you feel something is wrong?

But a new piece of information made the old emperor rethink this issue. That was the latest trend in the Dukedom of Kawei, including the old guy's layout of the bank, his thoughts on the three northern kingdoms, and the old bastard himself becoming the chosen goddess.

The emperor's guards are responsible for intelligence in various places inside and outside the empire. Of course, the emperor's spies are hidden among the families of the sixteen border guards. Some are bright lines, some are dark lines.

But even if it is an open thread, it will not be easily removed. Because their existence, in addition to being proof of the family's loyalty to the emperor, could sometimes serve as a mouthpiece to convey things that were not suitable for formal documents.

Especially now, with the help of forums, information can be transmitted quickly and confidentially - in most people's minds -. Therefore, all matters of nobility in various places, big and small, can be gathered into the core of the Guards Corps in the shortest time; and after sorting, they are divided into categories and sent to the emperor's desk.

This is how Duke Kawei’s information came about.

The information that was sent last time was that Duke Kawei spent a large amount of money to cooperate with a chamber of commerce and a magician to invest in a project related to "cars". No one is optimistic about this unprecedented thing, so everyone is waiting to see the joke.

Nowadays the joke comes true, but the person waiting to see the joke becomes the protagonist of the joke. This contrast made the old emperor dare not ignore things related to both that man and the magician again.

Forum creator, math guru, airship innovator, automobile inventor, and now a bank promoter.

No one would think that the magician had nothing to do with the bank. After all, the establishment of the first bank had too many factors related to him. It was built next to the Technology Guild, and the first person in charge of the bank was a follower of the magician. It's just that the person didn't stand in front of the stage.

Taking a closer look at the magician's experience, he may not have gained all the benefits from what he did, but everything had a profound impact on the land. Therefore, the old emperor believed that it was necessary for him to have a deep understanding of banks.

Following the announcement from the attendants, Efren, the young man from the Muhashebesi family, followed his father and a group of tailors from the Savile family into the small hall.

The suit that the emperor had mentioned was now folded properly, held on a tray, and brought in by Efren. He himself changed back into noble attire and presented himself to the emperor in the most formal appearance.

Since it was related to clothes, Baron Savile led the crowd and first greeted the emperor. "Your Majesty, your most loyal servant is at your service."

After saying that, someone from the Savile family took over the suit from Efron. And used magic to hold up each piece of clothing and float it in mid-air, as if someone was wearing it.

At the same time, someone came forward to measure the emperor's body size. Some people were waiting with fabrics in their hands, while others were preparing quick drawings and describing their ideas for making new clothes, just like the way they used to make new clothes.

But the old emperor stretched out his hand to stop them and said, "Just sew five new sets of clothes similar to this for me based on my previous body shape."

The Savile family members immediately understood that they were just covering up. But the emperor still has orders to issue, and things cannot be carried out vaguely. So they retreated to a corner of the small hall, carried out preparatory work in an orderly manner, and gave up the main part of the small hall.

After the Savile family understood the brief instructions, the old emperor stretched out his hand to wave to the person standing at the end. "Child, come forward. You should have brought some gifts. But don't say you don't have any, I will be very disappointed."

In an instant, cold sweat broke out on Efren's forehead and back. He paused and stepped forward, his mind turning over and over again, thinking about what gift the old emperor wanted. What should you prepare for?

When Efren was within seven steps of the emperor, he stopped. This is also the closest a minister like him can get to the emperor in terms of rules. Beyond that, it is the scope of responsibilities of another group of people. The young man also figured out what the emperor might want, and hurriedly took out the money bag from his arms.

In fact, the emperor had long ago obtained various regulations on banks from the priests of the Goddess of Gold Coins through Evren. However, there are quite a few things that are unclear, or the regulations are not detailed. After all, it is only the first edition of information. This is why the old emperor sent someone to invite the magician.

But the transportation time required to walk from the Imperial City of Nineveh to the holy city of Estali is too much. During this long journey, the bank set off a wave of corruption in Estali. The changes are so rapid that it is no exaggeration to say that it is turbulent. Efron continued to pay attention during the journey, even though he was helpless.

By the time the young men of the Muhashebesi family and Baron Mahmoud finally arrived in the holy city of Estali, various discussions on the good and bad, pros and cons of banks had already taken place on the forum. The most heated discussion among them is the rules and ratio of exchanging old coins for new coins.

Lin's original strategy of making the good coins minted by the empire be exchangeable for more new money really attracted the people of this huge empire. And it’s all from top to bottom.

Even those who insist on objecting are actually only targeting the power that a certain magician may have in the bank's affairs. Their ultimate goal is to completely dominate the bank and have such financial tools in their hands.

As a new monk of the Church of the Goddess of Gold Coins, Efren learned that he could use the functions of the bank. When he came to Estari, he was of course excited to exchange all his property for the goddess's new coins. But after changing it, he became worried again.

Because except for Estali, which can use new money, other regions don't seem to have recognized it yet. In particular, the Gwana Empire has its own coinage, which is quite repulsive to coins of unknown origin, and is even more agile in how to deal with bad money. If the goddess's new coins were thrown away as bad money, he would be crying without tears.

If the Emperor would be interested in anything he brought back from Estari, it would be the new coins of the Gold Goddess. Efren thought to himself. Because even he himself was fascinated by the new coins when he saw them for the first time.

Not to mention, there is also the so-called "Koyin Holy Sound" sound of coins, which will make people fascinated after listening to it. I just want to blow it again and again and listen again and again.

So he held the money bag in both hands and handed it to the emperor on a red velvet tray held by people who had the status of bodyguards and ministers at the same time, and then took a few steps back.

An attendant wearing white gloves poured out all the coins from the purse and inspected them one by one before presenting them to the emperor.

From the appearance point of view, Ke Yin's new coins are of a completely different level from the coins that can be minted with the current Midland technology. The technology of the Gwana Empire is advanced and it can cast double-sided coins. In fact, the process of hand engraving and polishing is still indispensable.

So when the two coins are put together, the difference can still be seen. Moreover, in the process of use, the wear and tear of the coins will make the coins themselves increasingly different from the original ones, and eventually turn into bad money.

But Ke Yin's new coins don't have this trouble, and they also have divine protection. If you pick any two and compare them, you won't be able to find the slightest difference. This is true even for gold coins compared to silver coins, or gold coins compared to copper coins.

Thinking of the news on the forum, the old emperor tried to blow on the coin and then put it to his ear to listen. But the rumored 'Ke Yin Shengyin' did not appear, and he showed a confused expression.

How could Efren, who was watching from the side, not understand the problem His Majesty the Emperor encountered. At least holding the edge of the coin and blowing air toward the center is wrong. Therefore, the young man from Muhashebesi's family ignored the question of whether it was rash and said directly: "Your Majesty, this is not how you blow. You gently hold the center of the coin, then blow hard towards the edge of the coin, and then release it immediately." To the ear. Oh, yes, yes, that’s it.”

The old emperor followed the young man's instructions and finally blew the coins. He said with a surprised look on his face: "It can really ring. Is this the function of divine power?"

"No, Your Majesty. I once asked Lord Tripwood, the great magician, and he said that as long as it is made of metal, it will sound. And as long as it is the same metal, the sound will be the same. But the metal piece must be made thin enough and even enough. Only then can you make a sound."

"That's right." His tone was very calm, as if he didn't care. But the old emperor acted like anyone who comes into contact with Coin coins for the first time, blowing one for another. I just want to see if the sounds of different precious metals are really different; and whether the sounds of the same precious metals will always be the same.

However, Emperor Armin did not forget the purpose of calling the people here. So while blowing the coins and listening to the sound, he said: "My child, tell me about what you saw in Estali."