I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 130 Da Han Qian Xing
After Tan Lun was arrested, Tan Cheng was also temporarily dismissed from his post for investigation.

Sun Le, an official, was arrested, and so was Zhang.

In the next few days, the Han Dynasty's court remained peaceful as usual.

Officials perform their duties.

But Nashang Company's official document has already caused a surging undercurrent.

In late October, the cold wind howled among the mountains of the Qinling Mountains. A fast horse galloped out of the entrance of the Xiegu, and soon handed over important official documents to Wuzhangyuan.

When Zhuge Liang finished reading this report, his face darkened.

Yang Yi noticed something was wrong and asked, "Prime Minister, what's wrong?"

Zhuge Liang handed him the report. After Yang Yi read it, his face darkened. He said angrily: "This is unreasonable! The imperial court is using military tactics, but these people are lining their pockets in the rear!"

Everyone looked at each other.

Zhuge Liang asked Yang Yi to read it again.

After listening, everyone looked surprised.

Huo Yi said: "Prime Minister, I have something to say."

"Come and listen."

"Paper is extremely valuable, and the interests involved are large enough, so naturally some people are interested. I believe that not only Lanlun, but also many people in the capital are also interested."

Zhuge Liang nodded and agreed with Huo Yi's statement.

"Now it seems that Ji'an's "Dahan Commercial Company Management Regulations" is a wise policy." Fei Yi said, "Since there are so many people who are thoughtful, it is difficult to block the blockage. It is better to comb it. Ji'an's policy is more important. On a comb.”

"But what Tan Cheng said is not necessarily wrong." Yang Yi said, "If it is spread like this, it will be easy for Wei and Wu to master it."

"Even if they don't put it down, it's not difficult for Wei and Wu to master it."

Zhuge Liang said: "The focus now is not to prevent Wei and Wu from stealing, but to speed up the manufacturing of paper. The biggest advantage of Shu is the large number of bamboos. I agree with Ji'an's approach."

"And as a result, the price of paper in Yizhou will drop quickly, the internal profits will not be so large, and officials and nobles will not rush to seize paper secretly."

After speaking, Zhuge Liang picked up Li Heng's report and began to think deeply.

"Ji'an wants to increase the casting of copper coins." Zhuge Liang said, "What do you think?"

"Absolutely not." Yang Yi was the first to stand up and object. "If copper coins are minted arbitrarily, prices will inevitably rise. What's more terrible is that some officials will definitely know that the court is going to mint coins in advance than the people, and they will definitely purchase large quantities of materials privately. Wait until prices soar and then sell them.”

Although Yang Yi is small-minded, he still understands many matters of internal affairs very clearly.

Printing money is extremely risky.

It's not as simple as currency devaluation.

On the eve of printing money, those in power must know the policy in advance, and they must also know the next situation in advance.

Once you know it in advance, you can prepare in advance.

For example, buying large quantities of grain, cloth, etc.

When prices soar, these people can sell them at high prices and make a lot of money.

In the end, the damage to the common people is superimposed and multiplied!
This is the consequence of the combination of power and finance in ancient society.

The others were silent, obviously acquiescing to Yang Yi's statement.

"If it is stipulated that only our currency can be used to purchase paper, we can mint coins to buy food from Sun Wu and Cao Wei." Zhuge Liang said, "This can greatly speed up our food reserves, which are related to the subsequent war situation."

Everyone was still silent, but when they heard what Zhuge Liang said, they became a little excited again.

Zhuge Liang continued: "Ji'an also mentioned Qianxing in his letter, using Qianxing to control the circulation of copper coins."

Huo Yi asked in confusion: "What is Qianxing?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Qianxing is the government office of the imperial court. All the money minted is kept by Qianxing. Taifu Temple is responsible for both exporting and purchasing goods. Taifu Temple regularly purchases grain from Cao Wei and Sun Wu, but from Qianxing The number of coins reported by the bank needs to be approved by the Prime Minister’s Office.”

When he said this, everyone was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but look at each other.

Is there such a way to play?Even Yang Yi couldn't help but said: "There is no problem in this, but why set up a money bank instead of directly transferring it to the Prime Minister's Mansion to manage it?"

"Because the money bank will have other uses later." Zhuge Liang smiled, not to mention how happy he was.

Li Heng really gave surprises time and time again.

"What's the use?"

"Let's not mention it for now."

No one dared to ask any more questions.

"I decided to put all the affairs of the Shaofu under the Ministry of Industry, and then set up a money-casting supervisor to be under the control of the Ministry of Industry, with Li Jian to coordinate."

"Does the Prime Minister allow Li Jian to mint copper coins?"

"Yes."

"Prime Minister, please think again."

Zhuge Liang said: "Jiang Gongyan will be the first head of Qian Bank. With him here, I feel relieved."

When everyone heard that it was Jiang Wan who was here to take control of the money bank, there was no need to say anything more.

It is well known that Jiang Wan has a calm personality.

"In addition, now is a special period. The court has many new things to do, and there is a lot of turmoil in the government and the public. I want to re-establish Dali!"

Zhuge Liang looked around and said, "What do you think?"

Dali was the Tingwei of the Western Han Dynasty, in charge of punishment.

Ji Han has no Dali, and the punishment is in Zhuge Liang's hands, and everything is decided by him personally.

But the current situation is too special. He must sit in Guanzhong, and things in Chengdu are extremely special. If this power is not divided, things in Chengdu will definitely be chaotic.

Yang Yi asked with concern: "Who does the Prime Minister intend to appoint as Dali?"

"Who do you think is suitable to serve as Dali?"

Everyone looked at each other and didn't know how to answer.

Yang Yi said: "Dong Xiuzhao is the most suitable person for Dali."

Dong Xiuzhao is Dong Yun.

Huo Yi suddenly said: "I think it is most appropriate for Li Jian to be the Dali for this matter."

Yang Yi immediately retorted: "No, Ji'an is young and energetic, and Dali is involved in punishment and has great authority."

Zhuge Liang said: "Take Li Jian as Dali!"

"Prime Minister..."

"This matter does not need to be discussed again. The current situation is special and everything needs to be done with extreme measures!"

After the discussion was over and everyone left, Yang Yi muttered to Fei Yi, "Li Jian will definitely mess up the matter!"

Fei Yi smiled and said: "Why should I be anxious? If Li Jian really messes up the matter, will the Prime Minister spare him?"

Yang Yi was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but nodded: "That's right!"

Then he laughed, this time it was not an opportunity, but a pit!

On the third day of November, while Li Heng was still sleeping, Zhao Xiang hurried to the door of the room.

"Mr. Li! Gong Li!" Zhao Xiang shouted at the door.

Li Heng opened the door very impatiently and shouted: "Why are you shouting!"

"Mr. Li, the letter from Jiangzhou is here!"

(End of this chapter)