Guangzhou, Henan Island, Wujia Garden.

Outside the magnificent Wu Family Garden, it was as if it was snowing heavily, and it was covered with white white. The white pink walls, white curtains, white donation flowers, white silk lanterns, and the long soul-suming banners floating high outside the gate. Everyone in and out looked sad.

The hall of Yanhui Building was now arranged into a solemn mourning hall. On the front is a white curtain tent that connects the sky and the earth. A black coffin is placed behind the curtain tent, with only a head and face exposed. In the middle is a large lyrics. Below is the portrait of Wu Bingjian wearing a third-grade blue top.

Staring at Wu Bingjian's serious portrait, Yi Zhizu unconsciously saw scenes of talking with Wu Bingjian tea-smelling. From the establishment of Yuanqi Bank to the rapid rise of Yuanqi Bank, the establishment of Yuanqi Yixue, and the establishment of Yuanqi Group Training are all inseparable from Wu Bingjian's strong support. Unfortunately, he rushed over, but failed to meet Wu Bingjian for the last time.

"Don't worry, old man, no matter what, I will try my best to keep the Wu family rich and safe." Yi Zhizu muttered silently in his heart. He knew very well that after Wu Bingjian was old, he was determined to protect the Wu family's huge family business.

The next morning, Yi Zhizu returned to Xiguan Lei Garden with a box of thirty-year-old Dahongpao left by Wu Bingjian to him. After taking a bath, he ordered to refuse guests and then fell asleep. He was bumping in the sea for days and had not been asleep last night. He was really tired.

He was sleeping well until it was dark. He woke up. When he opened his eyes, he found Chunmei sitting in front of the bed with her chin on her back. He couldn't help but smile and coughed lightly, "Master is awake." Chunmei quickly sat up and smiled, "I feel sleepy when I sit."

"It's not that I'm sick, why are you doing in front of the bed?" Yi Zhizu said and turned over and got out of bed.

"I'm idle and want to stay by the master's side for more than once." Chunmei said while serving him to dress and whispered: "My master has a good sleep. Is he exhausted these days?" As she said that, she inquired again: "I heard that my wife has returned to Shanghai?"

"The news is very informative." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "It's just a few days after I came back."

"Congratulations to Master." Chunmei said hurriedly.

"It's time to congratulate you." Yi Zhizuji said first: "The family hasn't been reunited for a long time. It's almost the Chinese New Year. We're all going to Shanghai for the New Year this year."

"That's so lively." Lin Meilian pushed the door and smiled, then took the basin of towel from the maid behind her and said, "Sir, there have been many people coming this day. I heard that Sir, I have left posts and left one after another when I heard that Sir, I refused customers. However, Huangshi came in the afternoon and waited in the garden. Shopkeeper Kong had just arrived."

Yi Zhizu said unconsciously: "Let them wait and get some food first."

After hearing this, Chunmei couldn't help but be shocked. Huang Jiantai is the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. If he can let him wait like this, Guangzhou is probably the only master, but Lin Meilian is not surprised. She said lightly, turned around and left the room.

After dinner, Yi Zhizu ordered Huang Entong to invite Changle Bookstore and walked away slowly with a swaying sound. He knew very well that Huang Entong had nothing to do when he came to see him, but it was just a matter of issuing big money and official tickets and treasures. Waiting for him for an afternoon was just a gesture.

In the study, Lin Meilian had already arranged it and burned a basin of charcoal fire. The whole room was warm. When Yishi entered the room, she saw Huang Entong wearing casual clothes, and stood up to greet her. She quickly bowed and smiled, "The servants don't know what to do, I'm sorry, Brother Qijiang has been waiting for a long time."

Huang Entong bowed and smiled, "You don't have to be polite, Brother Guocheng, you're plaguing with trivial matters all day long. I'm going to spend half a day of leisure time hiding in Leiyuan."

"Brother Qijiang is upset about issuing big money and banknotes?" Yi Zhizu said straight to the point, and reached out to give up his seat. Huang Entong sighed softly and sat down and said, "I came here today for this matter. It's okay to say that big money, but if Yuan Qi refused to accept this paper, it would not be possible to implement it at all."

It’s not his fault that Guangdong is different from other provinces. Guangdong is the bank of Yuanqi monopoly on the money industry. Yuanqi refuses to accept official tickets and treasures issued by the imperial court. These official tickets and treasures are waste paper. Not to mention that the gentry, merchants and the people do not want them, even the officials below are willing to ask for them. Forcibly stolen is the same as stealing money, and it will definitely cause trouble.

Yi Zhizu asked without any haste, "How many have you paid?"

Huang Entong casually said: "The official ticket and Baochao are 300,000 taels in Guangdong and 200,000 taels in Guangxi."

"The number is not large." Yi Zhizu said in a relaxed tone: "Press up in the vassal treasury, it will not be circulated anyway."

"Brother Guocheng." Huang Entong smiled and said, "It's only 500,000 taels for the two provinces to add one. The impact of the circulation of tens of millions of Guangdong and Guangxi is slim. Can Yuanqi raise his hand? We can also make a good deal."

"Yes, it's not difficult to accept Yuan Qi." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "How about deducting the tax of 500,000? These waste paper Yuan Qi pressed the warehouse."

"Isn't that meant refusal?" Huang Entong said with a wry smile: "What the court needs is circulation on the market."

"Brother Qijiang doesn't need to pretend to be confused, let's openly say it." Yi Zhizu smiled and said seriously: "This amount is not large, but this is a trial. Since the court has begun issuing official tickets and treasures, it will inevitably issue additional issuances every year. This year is 500,000, and next year it may be one million or even two million, three million, what about the year after?

To be honest, the official ticket treasures issued by the court are actually robbing money, robbing money from the people and gentry and merchants! Because the court has no intention of taking back these official ticket treasures, and has no ability to exchange cash for cash!”

Huang Entong hurriedly said: "How can the official tickets issued by the imperial court not be recovered? Taxes are allowed to be paid to the use of official tickets and big money."

"Does Brother Qijiang really not understand? Or do you pretend not to understand?" Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Yes, the court does stipulate that you can use official tickets and treasures and big money to pay taxes, but there must be a proportion, right? Otherwise, Brother Qijiang will try to pay taxes with these big money and treasures and treasures and big money to pay taxes?"

After hearing this, Huang Entong smiled and said, "There are indeed words to say "to be together, but the specific proportion has not yet been released."

"The reason why there is no specific ratio yet is that it is now being trial, and the amount of issuance is small." Yi Zhizu glanced at him, "After the issue continues next year, the proportion will be released, half each, six and four, seven and three, and even two! These are all old routines. Read more history and you will know!"

It is indeed all old routines, and Huang Entong also knew that issuing big money and official tickets and treasures was not the first in the Qing Dynasty. He smiled, "Talking about money in front of Brother Guocheng is like showing off his skills. However, if Yuan Qi refuses to accept it, we will have no way to survive."

"If Yuanqi accepts it, Yuanqi will have no way to survive!" Yi Zhizu interrupted his words and said, "This matter is not discussed. Moreover, I hope Brother Qijiang will take back the large amount of money issued as soon as possible and don't disrupt the market."

Huang Entong said with a bitter face: "Brother Guocheng, it's not better to leave a way out for our local officials."

"It's not a way out." Yi Zhizu looked at him and said, "Please a memorandum, refute it! It openly refuses to accept the promotion of big money, official tickets and treasures."

Huang Entong was startled and waved her hands repeatedly, "How is this going on? Guocheng Brother Guocheng knows what is happening now. Besides, the emperor has just ascended the great treasure and is about to establish his authority. He cannot do it, and he must not do it."

"Then let's wait and see for now." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "However, if someone refutes it, Brother Qijiang dares to support him?"

Someone really submitted a memorial to refute it? Don't want this black hat? Huang Entong hesitated and said, "Governor Li Zixiang, Liangjiang?"

Yi Zhizu looked at him without saying a word, slowly took a sip of cigarette. Huang Entong hesitated for a moment and changed his mind, "The Taiping Army sent 50,000 troops, and recaptured Hengyang a few days ago. Recently, he went to Yongzhou and Chenzhou. The troops were aimed directly at Guangxi, Guangdong. Have you heard of it?"

After a long time of trouble, I came for this matter? Yi Zhizu was on the sea these days, but he really didn't know about this situation. The Taiping Army was moving fast enough. In just a few days, it took Yongzhou and Chenzhou to conquer Yongzhou and Chenzhou one after another. In this way, Guilin, the capital of Guangxi Province, should be in a hurry again? He pondered for a moment, and then said: "Who is the general in charge?"

After thinking about it, Huang Entong said: "The Taiping Army is divided into three groups, and the generals are Lin Qirong, Luo Dagang, and Zeng Tianyang." After a pause, he continued: "The Taiping Army seems to have the intention of going south to Guangdong."

After pondering for a moment, Yi Zhizu said: "Now the troops cannot be transferred, but I will transfer a regiment to Shaozhou Prefecture to prevent the Taiping Army from entering Guangdong."

Huang Entong was not worried about the Taiping Army entering Guangdong. He knew very well that Yuan Qi would not allow the Taiping Army to disrupt Guangdong. What he was worried about was Guangxi, to be precise, Guilin. If Guilin fell, he would definitely not be able to escape the relationship as the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. After hearing the other party said this, he estimated that it would be unlikely to expect Yuan Qi to send troops, so he could only settle for the second best. "Brother Guocheng could not draw troops. Can he help purchase a batch of firearms?"

Yi Zhizu slowly shook his head, "I have just delivered a batch of firearms to the Eight Banners New Army, and I will have to wait until next summer as soon as possible."

Huang Entong said anxiously: "Twenty thousand troops of Zeng Tian's maintenance department are heading towards the whole province. Now Guilin is empty and I hope Brother Guocheng can help." After a pause, he made up his mind, "Resist the official tickets and treasures. If someone submits a memorandum to refute it, I will definitely support you!"

"Guangxi is really beyond help." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "However, Yuan Qi will try his best to ensure the safety of Guangdong. Brother Qijiang might as well transfer all Guangdong troops into Guangxi. As for firearms, Guangdong and Guangxi will be given priority next year."

Huang Entong was very satisfied with the guarantee of Yi Qunzu. As for Guangdong, even if he was drained, he was not worried. If Yuan Qi was willing to make trouble, it would be the same whether he would draw troops or not. He immediately stood up and bowed, "It's a blessing for Guangdong to be safe."

Yi Zhizu stood up and said, "Brother Qijiang, don't worry, Yuan Qi will definitely not tolerate the Taiping Army disrupting Guangdong."

Huang Entong left, Kong Jian'an entered the room. After seeing the ceremony, he said excitedly: "The big shopkeeper, the imperial court issued a large amount of money, official tickets and treasure money, which is a rare opportunity for Yuan Qi."

"Sit." Yi said casually and waited for him to sit down, and then he smiled and said with a smile: "Does Manager Kong want to take this opportunity to open a semicolon in various provinces and promote banknotes?"

Kong Jian'an smiled and said, "It seems that the shopkeeper has a plan."

Yi Zhizuo gave an encouraging look, "Tell me what you think."

"Then we are showing off our skills." Kong Jian'an said humbly, and then said: "Casting big money and issuing official tickets and treasures is purely a trick to seize the money. There are only three consequences. First, prices are soaring, and the prices of daily necessities such as grain are soaring. Second, private casting is serious, and stealing is serious. The profits of stealing money are greatly increased. Driven by interests, private casting will inevitably be private casting, and stealing money will be prevalent. Third, it will cause chaos. Whether it is big money or official tickets and treasures, it will be empty and will inevitably depreciate step by step, thereby causing chaos in coins and prices on the market."

Private casting, serious casting? Yi Zhizu didn't expect this, and immediately said: "Tell me the whole story of private casting, casting, and talked in detail."

"I don't know if the shopkeeper has noticed on weekdays that there are fewer money-making on Qianlong and Jiaqing on the market. Even Daoguang's money-making is getting less and less. What is the reason? Silver is expensive and cheap, and private casting is rampant!" Kong Jian'an said in a leisurely manner: "Silver and money exchanged coins were originally one to one thousand. As the price of silver rises, the ratio of silver and money gradually rises, and now it is more than one to two thousand.

This has led to the private destruction of the people and theft of money making has become rampant. Because there are great profits, Qianlong and Jiaqing coins made of good meat balls weigh one or two cents per citrus, and one thousand coins contain four or five kilograms of copper, while a thousand coins can only purchase two kilograms of copper raw materials. If you destroy a thousand coins, you can get more than twice the profit.

In addition, the situation of privately minted small coins is also very prominent, because privately minted small coins make more profits, and each small coins are only one or two cents. If you destroy a penny, you can privately minted small coins for five or six cents.

Now that the court has minted big money, the people will inevitably flock to it, destroying large amounts of money, stealing money to mint big money, which will make the already scarce money even scarce, and the big money itself will not circulate smoothly, which is equivalent to adding insult to injury and making the money circulating on the market even scarce.”

Yi Zhizu nodded and said, "In other words, Yuan Qi should seize the opportunity and issue treasure money!"

"Not bad." Kong Jian'an nodded and said, "But one thing is not clear. Will it lose money if you issue a piece of paper money?"

"Loss!" Yi Zhizu said with certainty: "In terms of our current scale and cost of printing money, issuing a banknote will definitely lose money! However, if one article, two article, five article, ten article, twenty article, twenty article, fifty article, one hundred article, one hundred article, even five hundred articles, one thousand articles, one thousand articles, one is to make a profit without losing money." At this point, he smiled, "Not to mention making a profit without losing money, even if it is a loss, we must seize such a rare opportunity!"

Kong Jian'an was happy and hurriedly said, "Is it time to go?"
Chapter completed!