The second year of Xianfeng, spring, February. Δe ヘ 1xiaos

The south of the Yangtze River is already full of grass and birds flying, and the early spring scenery is still wrapped in auspicious snow and ice. However, with the end of the mourning period of Emperor Daoguang, the forbidden banquets and weddings resumed. Although it was chilly spring, the inside and outside the capital was a festive atmosphere. The most eye-catching one was naturally the talent show. Banner beauties selected from provinces across the country gathered in the capital, which naturally became a hot topic for officials, gentlemen and merchants after dinner.

The draft is a royal rule. Once the national mourning is over, the new emperor must consider enriching his harem in addition to mourning clothes to continue the royal bloodline. Especially when Xianfeng is so young and has no children, the draft is even more urgent.

In the Ganqing Palace and the Western Warehouse, Xianfeng was in a bad mood and threw a note on the table. He got up and walked back and forth with his hands behind his back. The note was jointly submitted by Wu Qijun, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and Wang Maoyin, the former deputy minister of the Ministry of Revenue, the nine proposals for the collection of banknotes, and suggested that the court control the number of banknotes and establish and consolidate the credit of banknotes.

"If there is no fixed number of banknotes, it will be infinite, which seems to be a great benefit. I don't know that the more banknotes it is, the cheaper it will be. If you first make 100,000 taels of banknotes every year, and try to perform one or two years, it can be circulated, then it will be twice as many as the year will be circulated, and the total amount will be limited to tens of millions."

He thought about it silently, and he muttered softly, "Pediatric!" Then he stopped and ordered to the outside world: "Come." When he saw the eunuch coming in, he said slowly: "Xuan Yixin, Mian Yu, Mu Zhangao, Qi Weizao, Zhuo Bingtian and Susun, meet him." After that, he sat back on the kang, picked up the note and looked at it carefully.

"The banknotes of other provinces shall be allocated every year for the province to release money. The vassal department shall give half of each silver and half of each banknote. Those who receive the banknotes shall order money and grain to exchange for each state and county. The banknotes shall still be used to provide money and grain for the purpose of releasing money and grain. In this way, it will be conducive to the circulation of paper banknotes and the maintenance of the credit of paper banknotes. If the banknotes are deliberately slapped, they will refuse to exchange, or the exchange and deduction will be deducted in full, and the people will accuse them of crimes."

These two people were still a bit conscientious in charge of the Ministry of Revenue Bank. However, how should Yuan Qi resolve the matter if he refused to accept the banknotes from the court? Xianfeng frowned and thought hard. It was not that the court could not erase the face of Yuan Qi's crime, but that he did not dare to!

After hearing Xianfeng's summons, the former minister Sushun hurried outside the Ganqing Palace to wait, thinking about what the purpose of Xianfeng's sudden summoning was. Prince Gong Yixin, Prince Hui Mianyu was supervising the minting of big coins, and Zhuo Bingtian was the Grand Secretary of Wuying Palace in charge of the Ministry of Works. It was obvious that this summoning was to mint big coins, but what had anything to do with him? Could it be that Xianfeng intended to participate in minting big coins?

After a while, Yi Xin and others arrived one after another, exchanged a little greeting, and a few people entered one after another. After entering the Xihunting Pavilion, Xianfeng waved his hand and said, "Don't give me a gift, I'll be calm." The people who were waiting for him thanked him, and he said, "How is the circulation of official tickets and treasures?"

Seeing Prince Gong Yixin, Prince Hui, said without saying a word, "Go back to the emperor, be the fifth, be the tenth ones, be the mint amount, and the circulation in the capital is still good."

Xianfeng said: "Since the circulation is still good, why is the amount of casting not large?"

"Return to the emperor." Mianyou said calmly: "Copper material is expensive, and casting is five or ten coins, which is not worth the loss, so it is very small." After a pause, he continued: "Take ten as an example, four cents are heavy, and ICBC silver has a total of four cents, and each casting is four cents, and each piece is worth four cents, and the loss is four cents."

"What about fifty-year-old money?"

"If you have fifty coins, you will have one or two coins, and ICBC and silver materials total 32 coins, which will have eighteen coins." Mian said calmly: "If you have a hundred coins, you will have fifty coins. If you have fifty coins, you will have one bank and one bank. If you have a hundred coins, you will have five times the profit, and if you have a thousand coins, you will have eight times the profit."

"Although it is profitable, it is difficult to raise copper materials." Yi Xin continued: "It is not easy to mine Yunnan copper, and it is especially difficult to transfer. Because of the war, all provinces have stopped assisting Yunnan copper transportation funds. Although the Japanese copper trade has recovered greatly in recent years, it is all monopolized by Yuanqi. It is extremely difficult to maintain the transportation of Beijing copper, and it is difficult to implement the minting of large coins."

"Yuan Qi monopolizes the Japanese bronze?" Xianfeng glanced at him, "Yuan Qi is making money privately?"

"No." Yi Xin hurriedly said: "Yuan Qi monopolized Japanese copper for the purpose of casting cannons. In fact, it is not just Japanese copper. Yuan Qi also bought a large amount of Yunnan copper in Guangzhou."

Mian You knew that Xianfeng was unwilling to mention Yuan Qi, so he immediately tentatively said: "Your Majesty, copper material is short, and it seems that it can be replaced by iron."

After pondering for a moment, Xianfeng said slowly: "First try cast iron coins in Beijing, five hundred, and thousands of copper coins, and try casting them together. It is difficult for Beijing copper transportation, but it may not be difficult for each province. The governors of each province can explore and mine copper ores and cast copper coins.

When five or ten gains are not worth the loss, you can cast them at a small amount. The Ministry of Revenue and Work Department formulates specific proportions and formulas, and cast them in one province to achieve unified classification. In order to ensure the smooth circulation of large minted coins, the people are sensible to pay taxable documents and other items with large monies." As he said, he changed his mind, "How is the situation of official tickets and treasures?"

"Go back to the emperor." Mu Zhang'a said, "The governors and governors of all provinces are waiting and watching."

"Watch? Tens of thousands of Eight Banners Green Camp soldiers in Guangxi, Hunan are waiting for the money. When do they plan to wait and see?" Xianfeng said coldly: "The bank account of the private money house can even be used for money bank bills, but the bank of the Ministry of Revenue of the court cannot conduct official bills and treasure bank bills? I am the master of the world, and I will make a fuss and make official bills and treasure bank bills and issue them to various provinces. Is the creditworthiness of the private money house bills and silver bills?"

"Emperor." Zhuo Bingtian said in a deep voice: "The money, bill, silver and other banknotes sold by the banknotes in the private banknotes are real cash. If there is real cash, you can withdraw it by holding the bill. The bill is the quota for withdrawing money. It is not that the bill is silver, and the bill is money.

The imperial treasury was empty, and silver and money were extremely scarce. The official bills and treasures carried out by the Ministry of Revenue had no silver to be taken. If money could be taken, then the bills were silver and the bills were money."

"Have you read Hua Shana's memorial?" Xianfeng retorted, "The official tickets and treasures of the Ministry of Revenue can be used as a gift for officials. Any money paid by the private sector, money, grain, tariffs, salt and all funds allocated by the Ministry of Relations can be paid. What is the difference between this and the money and silver bills placed by the private bank account?"

It was not Xianfeng's improper argument that he allowed official tickets and treasures to be used as payments for officials. It was indeed no different from those of private money banks and bank accounts. Zhuo Bingtian could not refute this. Besides, he knew that the current finances of the court were on the verge of collapse. Even if he could refute it, he could not object. He immediately knelt down and said, "The weak minister was stupid."

Seeing this situation, Qi Zizao, who was like a dull man, couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He didn't object to this matter, but it was useless to object. And don't worry about anything, he had to pass the difficulty before talking about it.

Xianfeng did not do anything, so he waved his hand and said slowly: "The official tickets and treasures are equally important with the silver and money, and the department and warehouses are in the same way. As for the private sectors, they still follow the situation. In this way, merchants will not have any slightest resistance to the transactions of the general period. There will be no harm in the past. Even if the country is sufficient, the official tickets and treasures will remain the same."

As he said that, he looked at Mu Zhang'adao: "According to this meaning, we will draw an order and announce it to the world so that the governors of all provinces will continue to wait and see."

"I obey the order." Mu Zhang'a hurriedly knelt down. He originally wanted to mention Yuan Qi's refusal to accept it, but considering the current situation, it was really inappropriate, so he swallowed the words to his mouth.

After glanced at a few people, Xianfeng said, "Everyone is kneeling down and Sushun stays."

Su Shun was quick-witted and immediately realized that Xianfeng's staying with him might be related to Yuanqi and to the official lottery ticket. Sure enough, when everyone retreated, Xianfeng said slowly: "The official lottery ticket ticket tickets of the imperial court were refused, which is not conducive to the smooth circulation of the official lottery ticket tickets. I will be appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. If you go to Shanghai, if you don't understand, go and ask Qi Jizao and Zhuo Bingtian."

"Thank you for your grace." Sushun didn't know whether to be happy or worried, so he kowtowed and thanked him again, "Slave obeys the order."

Nanyang, Luzon, Manila.

A mixed fleet of more than 40 large and small ships slowly arrived at the Port of Manila, Port Terminal, Luzon Admiral Yan Yangtian looked at the slowly coming fleet with some confusion. Intuition, he felt something was wrong. Not to mention that the fleet size was a bit beyond his expectations, there were too many warships escorted. There were twelve steam gunboats and sail warships together. Could it be that there were too many immigrants and began to transport immigrants with warships?

"It's the principal! The principal is here!" Hu Changyong pointed at a sail warship in the middle with an excited look on his face, "Military gate, look, on the deck!"

Yi Zhizu is here? Why didn’t he board the third-class ship? Yan Yangtian was skeptical and quickly raised his telescope to search. Soon, he found Yi Zhizu, who was hugged by several women on the deck. He quickly raised his hand excitedly and laughed loudly: "The principal should have a good thing when he comes to Manila this season!"

"Good thing?" Hu Changyong raised his brow, "There is a war?" Then he frowned again, "The current situation does not seem to be a war."

Yan Yangtian smiled and ordered: "Go and notify Ma Zhongcheng quickly and say that the shopkeeper is here."

The fleet slowly landed, Yi Zhizui got off the boat, and Yan Yangtian quickly came up and saluted and said loudly: "Student Yan Yangtian has met the principal!"

After returning a gift, Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Manila has changed a lot in recent years."

"It's all the credit of the principal." Yan Yangtian smiled and said: "In recent years, there have been constant immigrants, and tens of thousands of immigrants are coming in a steady stream every year. How can there be no change? The population of Manila has exceeded 200,000, even in Jiangnan, it can be considered a big city."

While speaking, he saw women coming off the boat one by one. They were all elegant and luxurious, and they looked very handsome, but they all seemed to be very seasick. The last one was actually still the one. Yan Yangtian took a serious look and was sure, and then he said excitedly: "Congratulations to the principal!"

Yi Zhizu certainly knew why Yan Yangtian was excited. He smiled and said, "I will stay in Nanyang for a while this time."

"What are you doing in a daze? Arrange the sedan chair quickly." Yan Yangtian quickly turned around and ordered the adjutant. He never expected that Yi Zhizu would bring so many family members to come.

"No." Yi Zhizu waved his hand and said, "They are all seasick, so it's better to go around. Just arrange someone to escort them to Maracan Palace. Let's go to the Governor's Mansion."

After hearing this, Yan Yangtianlian arranged someone to escort the family. After that, he turned back and accompanied Yi Zhizu into the city. While walking up, he said tentatively: "Why is the principal who has time to come to Manila for a short stay?"

"To be purity." Yi Zhizu said indifferently, and said, "How many troops are there in Luzon now?"

After hearing this, Yan Yangtian was excited and hurriedly said, "There is a brigade who can be drawn."

“Where is Java?”

"It should be possible to draw a brigade." Yan Yangtian said with a smile, "The principal is preparing to use troops?"

"It's not about using troops, it's about garrisoning." Yi Zhizu said slowly. If Yuan Qi wants to fully monopolize the Qing Dynasty's money industry, he must have strong troops as a deterrent. This time he came to Nanyang, he did have plans to draw troops from Nanyang. After all, the troops stationed in Japan cannot be allocated. He has to guard against Citi to open the country's gates.

Where can I station troops from Nanyang be drawn? Yan Yangtian didn't ask much, but he knew that this meant that the situation had changed, and it was likely to be a big change. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Does it need to expand troops in Nanyang?"

"It is certain to expand the troops." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "However, in this situation in Nanyang, it is probably difficult to expand the troops, right?"

"It is absolutely no problem to expand enrollment by 10,000 yuan." Yan Yangtian hurriedly said: "You can directly expand enrollment from the township heroes of various prefectures and counties. Township heroes often train, but they are not full-time training."

The township heroes were formed in various prefectures and counties to maintain local public security and suppress local indigenous people. This was easy to make. However, he was not very clear about their training situation and planned to see the situation of the township heroes first. As he was pondering, he looked up and saw several fast horses rushing over, for the sake of Ma Yiqing.

He rushed to the front, and Ma Yiqing jumped off the horse with neat skills, and smiled heartily, "Why is Brother Guocheng who has time to come to Luzon?"

Yi Zhizu looked at him and smiled and said, "What's wrong with Brother Junhu? He is a governor of a province. He is still planning to join the army? When did he learn to ride a horse?"

"We are afraid that we are the most leisurely governor of the Qing Dynasty." Ma Yiqing smiled and said, "I am idle and practice riding. I can travel on weekdays. Luzon is good at everything, but the road is too bad, and there is not even a decent post road."

"The post station, post road, Junhu brother, repaired it." Yi Zhizu said: "The road is not open, and the economy of Luzon cannot be expanded."

Ma Yiqing smiled bitterly and said, "Don't stand and talk, don't be sore. I want to build a road, but now it's too late to reclaim the land. You keep urging you to ask for food, so you can only move the road backwards." As he said, he said with concern: "How many people have you sent here this time?"

"Ten thousand are all victims from northern Jiangsu and western Shandong." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Are you satisfied?"
Chapter completed!