Chapter 1024 Light and Darkness, Innovation and Conservation

Members of the Daming Banknote Rectification Committee: Chairman Xia Yuanji, honorary chairman Zhu Gaosui, and members Fang Xing, Jian Yi, and Yang Rong.

Although there are not many people, the lineup is strong, almost representing several forces in the court.

The first meeting was held in the household department, Fang Xing came late, and chatted with the guard at the door about the weather, and then Xia Yuanji came out and ushered him in.

Jian Yi and Yang Rong were sitting in Xia Yuanji's guard room, while Zhu Gaosui was sitting by the side of the window, where the light couldn't shine, and his fair skin looked a bit dark.

"Xinghe Bo is so big, the last one to arrive!"

Fang Xing pretended not to hear Zhu Gaosui's sinister words - every time the emperor arrived at the court meeting, Zhu Gaosui's heart would be punishable!

Xia Yuanji coughed dryly and said: "This time, His Majesty has made a great determination to completely reverse the Ming Dynasty's treasures, so that future generations will enjoy peace."

Once the treasure banknotes are stabilized, the future Daming currency will completely become a credit currency. This is of great significance and it is difficult to compare it with others.

Jian Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was dozing off, but Fang Xing knew that this person had won Zhu Di's trust. In this small group, he was providing information about the corresponding officials and monitoring their conduct and abilities.

But Yang Rong seemed very laid back, his role was to be in charge and coordinate various departments.

As for Zhu Gaosui, who hides his face in the dark, his role is to supervise on behalf of Zhu Di, to supervise the whole thing so that there is no deviation, and if there is a problem, he can stop it, and then everyone will go to Yuqian to file a lawsuit.

Xia Yuanji looked at the crowd, and said: "Everyone knows about the treasure banknotes, and everyone should also know about the evil consequences of excessive issuance in the past. In recent years, the distribution has been tightened and linked to the salt administration. This is better."

This was Xia Yuanji's pride, without his decisiveness, the treasured banknotes would have long ago become useless paper.

"Let's talk about it, my lords, and brainstorm to get this matter done."

Xia Yuanji had some plans in his mind, and he just wanted to let everyone share their opinions and fill in some details.

Jian Yi shook his head slightly, and said flatly: "I have been in the ministry for many years, and I have no power over wealth."

This person is not going to get involved in matters other than the functions of the official department, and has won the essence of being wise and protecting one's life.

Yang Rong, as the 'Chief Assistant', of course has to express his own opinion. He said: "The treasure is of great importance.

It is closely related to people's livelihood, Master Xia, please talk about the general strategy. "

Xia Yuanji nodded and said: "Open treasure banknotes to exchange for silver, as credit. Forgery is prohibited, the whole family will be taken into exile, and the principal culprit will be beheaded!"

It sounded simple, but the eyes of everyone in the room lit up instantly.

Zhu Gaosui was the first to ask: "Master Xia, can the treasure notes be exchanged for silver?"

This news has never been released to the outside world. Everyone thought that Daming would not learn from Yingzhou and other places. After all, the population is too large and there are too many treasures in stock. If the exchange is released, Xia Yuanji will have to hang himself the next day.

Yang Rong knew about it, so he remained silent.

Jian Yi remained silent, even if it could be exchanged, he would not go because of his prudence.

Zhu Gaosui's complexion was ever-changing, Zhu Dike rewarded him with a lot of precious banknotes, the amount was so large, it would be wonderful if they could be exchanged at the household department first!

Fang Xing saw everyone's reaction and said, "This matter has nothing to do with the common people. As for the exchange, Fang thinks it's time for the relatives and officials to set an example!"

Jian Yi's eyes flashed, he hesitated for a moment, but he still didn't speak.

"Xing He Bo, if they can't exchange it, what's the point of this treasure note?"

Zhu Gaosui said in surprise, and then looked at Yang Rong.

Lao Yang, at the critical moment, it's your turn!

At this time, you can see your respective positions.

Yang Rong hesitated for a moment and said, "What about the wealthy businessman?"

This is the most subtle and thorough temptation.

What is a luxury merchant?

Big business, lots of money!

But is the Hao Chamber of Commerce just a wealthy businessman?

Of course not, behind every wealthy businessman is a rich man, even the rich man's own property.

So one sentence represents the rich merchants and dignitaries, and it is actually opposing Fang Xing's proposal.

Xia Yuanji glanced at Fang Xing, implying that he should not fight back for now, and wait for the matter to unfold before slowly drawing it out.

Fang Xing looked at this look, he smiled, and said: "Master Yang, Fang is still the same saying, rich merchants have no country, this generation should suppress it! Allow him to make money, but the tax he should collect must not be less, and he is not allowed to reconcile Officials communicate with each other, find out that they should be dealt with together, and even officials should be dealt with together, not to mention their family members or related people are not allowed to be officials!"

The counterattack was quick and subtle, Yang Rong's complexion changed, and he glanced at Jian Yi, but Jian Yi squinted his eyes, as if he didn't hear.

Zhu Gaosui was smart when he was young, so of course he knew the Ming Dynasty's strategy to suppress merchants. He frowned and said, "Xing Hebo, but your family seems to be a wealthy merchant too?"

good!

This counterattack was even more fierce, and it still used the spear of the son to attack the shield of the son.

Everyone looked at Fang Xing, wanting to see how this person would respond to Zhu Gaosui's criticism.

Fang Xing smiled: "Fang has paid taxes, and...Fang's family is not short of money, there are only two of them. As for the Four Seas Market, you can ask His Majesty if you want to know, Fang is here. I'll say no more."

Taxes are paid!

And my family only has two No. 1 fresh, how can this be considered a wealthy businessman?

There are people from the palace in the Four Seas Bazaar, and even Zhu Zhanji's people in Yixian, so when Fang Xing's words came out, Zhu Gaosui was speechless.

"Fang's family business is probably less than one percent of His Highness's."

As Zhu Gaosui's beloved son, the rewards were almost uninterrupted, and he still had a lot of land. In terms of net worth, Fang Xingming's property was really far behind.

Land is the hard currency these days. If a family doesn't have tens of thousands of acres of good land, don't call yourself extravagant.

And Fang Xing lives in a farm outside the city, and there is no mansion in the city, and the land is so small that it is almost impossible to support the farmer, he is considered a 'scum' among his relatives!

Even the farmer can't support them, what is this but a scum?

Zhu Gaosui looked at Fang Xing coldly and said, "Those honored relatives are all the heroes of Ming Dynasty, if you say you don't honor it, you won't honor it, if something happens, are you going to cover it?"

Fang Xing raised his eyebrows and said, "Your Highness doesn't need to throw the pot away, this matter must be done, otherwise everyone can go home now, don't do anything!"

Yang Rong said: "Uncle Xinghe, let's take it step by step, let's put aside the relatives first!"

This is a compromise method, starting with the people first.

Fang Xing sighed, got up and opened the window, the room was suddenly brightly lit, Zhu Gaosui by the window blocked his eyes with his hands uncomfortably.

Fang Xing stood by the window, pointed to the outside and said, "How much money can the common people have? And most of them are copper coins, the minimum of which is 100 Wen, how many are willing to exchange them for silver? How much silver can they exchange? It can’t be used, but the people are willing? Are they willing to drink the northwest wind?”

Fang Xing was very fortunate that the people of Daming were not rich at this time, if they were well-off, the policy of exchanging money would be a dead end.

"The common people have long been accustomed to precious banknotes. A large amount of silver from Yingzhou entered Daming, and copper from Jiaozhi continued to flow. The copper mines in North Korea are being excavated. Daming has no shortage of hard currency!"