I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

Chapter 200 Seeing You in a Day, Like Every Three Autumns
Wu Mingkong stretched out his small hand, wiped off the dust on Fang Xiu's scarlet robe, and asked softly, "Is it serious?"

Fang Xiu hesitated for a moment, and told the truth about Li Yaoyue.

After hearing this, Wu Mingkong fell into silence, his expression neither happy nor sad, he didn't know what he was thinking.

After a while, it was Fang Xiu who broke the silence.

"Your Majesty, this is the banknote that I told you about a few days ago."

Fang Xiu took out a stack of banknotes from his arms and placed them in front of the Empress.

Wu Mingkong stretched out his hand to take it, looked at it carefully for a while, his delicate face showed a touch of surprise, and sighed: "The workmanship is so delicate."

Fang Xiu stood aside and said, "These banknotes are not yet finished products. They can only be officially printed after the details are polished and numbered with special rules."

Wu Mingkong looked at the banknotes in his hand, one by one.

I found that the banknotes in my hand had different patterns and different numbers, from one thousand to five hundred, to one hundred, fifty, twenty, ten, five, and one.

"The one thousand here means one tael of silver?"

Wu Mingkong picked up a one thousand note, looked at Fang Xiu, and asked curiously.

Fang Xiu nodded and said, "Exactly."

Wu Mingkong looked back at the banknotes again, with a smile on his face, and said: "In this way, everything from a penny to a tael of silver can be replaced by banknotes, and the imperial court will never be short of silver again!"

Apparently, the little empress thought that as much silver as was printed, she could use as much silver as she wanted, and as long as the printing continued, the court would never be short of silver.

In this era, banknotes have just circulated for a short time, and official banknotes have not yet come out.

The little empress' impression of banknotes is still at the initial level of replacing silver, so it is understandable to have such a misunderstanding.

"Your Majesty, the purpose of printing banknotes is to let the people abandon the heavy silver and copper coins. It does not mean that they can be printed and distributed without limit."

Hearing Fang Xiu's explanation, Wu Mingkong was bewildered and said, "What do you mean?"

Seeing her bewildered and cute face, Fang Xiu couldn't help chuckling, and asked, "Why do you think gold, silver and copper coins can be traded, or what is the essence of money?"

Wu Mingkong was even more at a loss.

Hasn't it been the case since ancient times to trade with gold, silver and copper coins?
Fang Xiu picked up a glazed mirror from the table, looked at Wu Mingkong, and asked, "If I exchange this mirror for the jade pendant on your majesty's waist, would your majesty be willing?"

Wu Mingkong blurted out: "I don't want to!"

"Why?"

"That glazed mirror is also mys! You can exchange my things for my things, how can I be willing!"

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When Fang Xiu heard this, he was speechless for a while.

After being silent for a moment, Fang Xiu didn't bother to follow the persuasion, and explained very straightforwardly:
"Thousands of years ago, our ancestors did not regard gold, silver and copper coins as money. If they wanted to get something from others, they would use it in barter.

For example, if you want His Majesty's jade pendant, you can exchange it with a glazed mirror, but in the process of exchanging, differences will inevitably arise.

I want your majesty's jade pendant, but your majesty may not want my glazed mirror. In this way, if you want to complete the transaction smoothly, you must exchange the glazed mirror for what your majesty wants.

When there are few people or there are few things to trade, this method of bartering can be carried out normally.

But with the development of society, there are more and more people, and there are more and more things that can be traded, so bartering is not so easy.

Therefore, the ancestors wanted a way to use valuable items as money to facilitate transactions.

In different periods, there were different things used as money. At first it was shells, then jade, and then copper coins, gold and silver.

If you observe carefully, you will find that these things that serve as money have common characteristics.

One is that it has a certain value, and it takes time and energy to mine or cast it, and the other is that it is easy to store and can remain the same for a long time. "

After hearing so much knowledge that he had never been exposed to at once, Wu Mingkong felt his mind was a little confused, and it took him a while to understand what Fang Xiu meant. Liu Mei frowned slightly, and said:

"However, the paper money you printed is not worth much compared to copper coins, gold and silver."

Fang Xiu chuckled and said, "This is exactly the problem."

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong had a thoughtful expression on his face.

After a while, she seemed to understand something, looked at Fang Xiu, and said in a deep voice:

"Paper money itself does not have the value of gold, silver and copper. The reason why a piece of paper money can represent a tael of silver or a penny all depends on the trust of the people in the imperial court.

But if the imperial court printed too many banknotes, and everyone could get thousands of taels of banknotes casually, then the banknotes would be worthless, and the original banknotes of one tael of silver would be worth less than a copper coin.

In this way, one day, the paper money printed by the imperial court will become waste paper, and the people will still use gold, silver and copper coins to trade, and all your efforts for paper money will be wiped out. "

What the little empress said was beyond Fang Xiu's expectations.

He stretched out his hand, touched the little head of the little empress, and praised:
"I didn't expect His Majesty to be so smart that he could see through the crux of the problem at a glance."

After being praised by Fang Xiu, Wu Mingkong's small face showed a hint of pride, his face was raised high, and the brows were raised.

"Of course! I'm so smart!"

Fang Xiu chuckled lightly, noncommittal.

Wu Mingkong said again:
"I can probably understand what you said just now. In short, the printing of banknotes cannot be based on my mood or the needs of the court. Otherwise, it may become waste paper. However, in this case, it should be printed. How many banknotes are appropriate?"

Fang Xiudao: "Your Majesty, have you ever thought about why there are one thousand coins and one penny on the banknotes instead of one thousand sheep and one sheep?"

This metaphor made Wu Mingkong slightly startled, but she quickly realized it and said suddenly: "You mean, as much gold, silver and copper coins as there are in the imperial court, how many banknotes will be printed?"

Fang Xiudao: "It's not so absolute. It seems that there are less than 300 million taels of gold, silver and copper coins in the treasury of the imperial court, but the annual revenue in the coming year may exceed 3000 million taels, or even more, then more can be printed appropriately." some banknotes.

In the same way, if the annual income in the coming year is less, you can print less, and how much to print. After a while, the minister will gather people from the household department to learn relevant knowledge and let them calculate. "

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong fell into silence, and after a while, he looked at Fang Xiu with strange eyes, and asked, "You have never worked in the Ministry of Household Affairs, why do you know these things so clearly?"

Fang Xiu calmly took out a book from his pocket and put it on the table.

Wu Mingkong looked over, and there was a strange font that he had never seen before. It was square and upright, and he could vaguely identify it as "The Rise of Money".

"Show me."

Wu Mingkong reached out to get enough books.

Fang Xiu took the first step, took the book back, and said: "The minister spent countless efforts and visited the thatched cottage to obtain this book from an outsider. If your majesty wants to read it, you must use the same method to treat it. Only ministers can do it."

Wu Mingkong was startled, curled his lips, and said angrily: "I'm not willing to see it if I give you love or not!"

After a moment of silence, she thought of something, opened her mouth, and wanted to ask again.

However, before he could speak, Fang Xiu took the lead and said:

"The cement road outside the palace city is almost finished. Do you want to take a look, Your Majesty?"

Wu Mingkong knew that he was changing the subject, so he rolled his eyes, and didn't pursue further, he just said: "The weather is nice today, Fang Xiang, would you like to go out with me for a stroll?"

Ever since Bai Qi led the army to the Northern Expedition, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty have been in a state of anxiety all day long, worrying about what might happen.

The Empress Fang Xiu and his generals are very confident, but after all, this battle involves the fate of the country for decades, or even hundreds of years after Daqian, so naturally she is often worried.

Fortunately, in the past few days, news of good news has been coming from the state of Zhou, and the army led by Bai Qi has also established a firm foothold in the south of the state of Zhou.

Although the outcome of the war with Zhou State is uncertain, it has already taken the initiative.

I finally let go of my previously hanging heart, and took this opportunity to go out for a stroll in the city to relax.

The little empress personally invited, Fang Xiu certainly would not refuse.

But seeing Wu Mingkong pretending to be careless, Fang Xiu thought of teasing again, pretending to think, and said in a deep voice: "I have been busy preparing for the bank these days, and I really don't have time to spare."

The affairs of Wuming Kongxindao Bank are all in charge of the household department. What does it have to do with you?

She really wanted to pretend that she didn't care, but when she thought of Fang Xiu's indifference during this period and his departure last time, a sore feeling surged up from the bottom of her heart, she pouted, her peach blossom eyes were full of water Yes, humming: "If you don't go, you won't go, and I have to deal with the memorial."

[Emotion value +2000]

A cold system prompt sounded.

Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to caress Wu Mingkong's smooth hair, and said softly, "I haven't finished my words yet."

Wu Mingkong reached out and patted Fang Xiu's arm, pouted and said, "I don't want to hear it."

After the words fell, a thought popped into her mind, Wan'er was right, these dog men didn't know how to cherish them when they got them. Years ago, this dog thing was still pestering her every day, and after a long time after the year, he loved her Ignore.

Although he knew that Fang Xiu was really busy on weekdays, Wu Mingkong still felt very uncomfortable, tears rolled in his eyes, and he looked aggrieved.

But she didn't want Fang Xiu, a dog, to see her soft side, so she stood up and wanted to leave here.

[Emotion value +5000]

The cold system prompt sounded again.

Fang Xiu was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously looked at the little empress, and then saw her looking like pear blossoms with rain but pretending to be strong.

A heart was touched in an instant, and he decisively reached out to hold her catkin, embraced her in his arms, and said softly:
"I just want to play a joke on Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty invites me, no matter how busy I am, I can spare time to accompany Your Majesty."

Wu Mingkong was embraced by Fang Xiu, struggled a few times, but found that he couldn't struggle, bit his red lips, and said angrily: "Who wants you to accompany me! I am comfortable alone!"

Hearing this, Fang Xiu suddenly realized in a trance that Wu Mingkong was usually as cold as frost in front of civil and military officials, with an inviolable appearance.

But in fact, at this age, she is still a girl who is in love after all. Like other girls in love, she can't wait to stick to her sweetheart all the time.

The queen's personality is arrogant and she seldom shows nostalgia, giving Fang Xiu the illusion that she doesn't need much company, but obviously, this is not the case.

The ancients said that if you don't see each other for a day, it's like three autumns. The little empress should feel the same way during this period.

With this in mind, Fang Xiu hugged the delicate body in his arms even tighter, leaned over her ear, and said softly: "I have neglected Your Majesty during this time, and I am guilty."

It was obviously very gentle words, but there was always a strange feeling when they came out of his mouth.

What is guilt.

baffling.

Wu Mingkong pouted and snorted, "Relax, I'm going to be strangled to death by you."

Fang Xiu didn't listen to her, but said in a gentle tone: "Your Majesty has lost weight."

At this moment, he is holding the little empress's slender waist, and he can clearly feel that it is not as soft as before.

Wu Mingkong said unhappily: "It's all because of you."

She didn't lie, she had lost some weight during this time.

On the one hand, many things such as the Northern Expedition, road construction, and Hai Rui inspection were rushing together; on the other hand, he missed Fang Xiu and had no appetite.

Fang Xiu couldn't deny it and just hugged her.

Outside the house, the breeze blows, driving the green plants to make noises.

After the rain, it cleared up, and even the Hall of Mental Cultivation could smell the fragrance of spring.

Wu Mingkong's heart gradually calmed down, and he leaned back slightly, nestling in Fang Xiu's arms.

The two embraced for a moment.

Fang Xiu said softly: "Your Majesty, it's still early, otherwise."

Wu Mingkong didn't know what to think of, a blush appeared on his pretty face, his heart beat faster, his breathing became short of breath, and he didn't speak.

At this time, if there is no rejection, it means consent.

Fang Xiu slowly let go, sat on the dragon chair, and gently placed the little empress on his lap.

Wu Mingkong's pretty face was flushed, and he snuggled into Fang Xiu's arms.

Because of nervousness, sweat dripped from his white forehead, and the ends of his hair were wet, making him look a little messy.

Fang Xiu lowered his head slowly, and kissed her small mouth "baji".

"Hmm, don't be shy"

Wu Mingkong struggled twice, but he just twisted his body on the spot, without any intention of running away.

at the same time.

Lin Wan'er, who was waiting outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, suddenly realized that there was no sound inside, and roughly estimated the time, thinking that it should be almost there, so she opened the door and walked in, calling softly, "Your Majesty."

"Mmmm."

on the dragon chair.

When Wu Mingkong heard Lin Wan'er's crisp voice, the blush spread to his ears in an instant, and he wanted to say something, but he couldn't make a sound.

He closed his lips almost subconsciously.

"hiss"

Sudden pain and a faint smell of blood permeated the air.

Through the glazed mirror, Fang Xiu's lips could be seen, swollen visible to the naked eye.

Seeing this scene, Lin Wan'er didn't know that she interrupted the good show between His Majesty and the Prime Minister, her delicate face showed panic, and she hurriedly defended herself:
"Your Majesty, Mr. Xiang, this servant really didn't expect that you haven't recovered for such a long time."

(End of this chapter)