Borrow the day to change the day

() When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he felt a little embarrassed, habitually wanted to scratch his head, but held back, and said, "Your Majesty, I just wanted to say something."

Excuse yourself first, and then say: "Your Majesty, think about it, after we all use banknotes in Ming Dynasty, well, banknotes are very healthy, and we don't worry about depreciation. In this way, when other countries do business with Daming, they use paper money. Silver money, or paper money, which would they choose?"

Since the premise that paper currency does not depreciate, then comparing the advantages and disadvantages of paper currency and silver money, the choice is naturally clear.Neither Emperor Chongzhen nor Wen Tiren could be wrong.

"Okay, when the surrounding countries and people of Ming Dynasty use Ming's banknotes for settlement, the benefits will come."

When Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren heard this, their ears perked up.

"If Daming's business with other countries is mainly based on imported goods and raw materials, then the imperial court can issue less banknotes. Why, it is to affect the exchange relationship between Daming banknotes and other countries' currencies."

When Zhong Jinwei said this, he used another analogy so that the two of them could understand: "For example, let's talk about North Korea. Originally, there was a one-to-one relationship between Ming's banknotes and North Korean currency exchange. Now there are fewer Ming's banknotes. , Naturally it is worth money, then the Ming paper money is worth money, and the North Korean currency remains unchanged, the exchange relationship may become a one-to-two relationship."

Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren understood this analogy and nodded.

"In this way, the ten taels of Ming paper money can buy things in North Korea that cost 20 taels before. Didn't Daming just make money? Also, it's better to use an analogy. Korean ginseng, originally ten taels of North Korean currency One. Now the North Korean businessman pays 15 taels of Korean currency to buy one, but my Ming businessman used [-] taels of Korean currency to grab this ginseng from the North Korean businessman. Then this ginseng naturally belongs to the Daming businessman. It looks like Ming Dynasty on the surface The merchant made more money and lost money. But in fact, if it is exchanged for Daming banknotes, it is actually less than ten taels of Daming banknotes. It is more cost-effective than before."

This kind of economic theory was absolutely the first time that people in Daming had heard of this kind of economic theory.Both Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren heard the news.However, Emperor Chongzhen still had doubts: "Isn't this just cheaper for businessmen?"

Zhong Jinwei smiled, knowing that businessmen at this time have not yet reached the status of later generations.He continued to explain: "Because the North Korean businessman couldn't buy ginseng, he couldn't resell it or process it into other commodities for sale, so he couldn't make money. But to buy ginseng, he had to raise the price to compete with the Ming businessman. In this way This invisibly increases their costs, so many businessmen will inevitably lose money. Maybe the original hired workers will also be dismissed, and the merchants and hired workers will have no money. Thousands of businessmen have been ruined like this, and they are all making trouble, is it true that North Korea is going to be in chaos?"

Unexpectedly, such a banknote could mess up a country, both Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren gasped.It seems impossible to listen to the conclusion, but the listening process is clear, and it is bound to happen.

Zhong Jinwei continued to say: "The reverse situation is also possible. The Ming Dynasty wants to sell ceramics and silk to North Korea, and North Korea also has its own ceramics and silk. Assuming the original price is the same, then the imperial court will issue more banknotes. The ratio of Chinese banknotes to North Korean currency will change due to depreciation. It was originally one to one, but now it has become one to two. Then North Korean currency is more valuable. Buying your own ceramics, silk is still the same price, but buying ceramics from Ming Dynasty , silk, you can buy twice as much. The people in North Korea will naturally buy ceramics and silk from Ming Dynasty. As for North Korean ceramics, silk merchants pile up because no one buys them, and they still lose money in the end, and the result will only be the same as above.”

The power of paper money shocked Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren.

After all, Emperor Chongzhen, as the king of a country, put himself in the situation and raised a question: "Master Zhong, if North Korea forbids trading with Ming Dynasty, wouldn't the role of paper currency be revealed?"

Zhong Jinwei praised secretly, and then said: "Your Majesty is holy. By the time the other party discovers the secret inside, our Daming has already made them a lot of money, and there must be turmoil in the other party's country. At this time, our Daming will use the money we earned to arm The army, and then send the army to force the other party to continue the transaction."

When Zhong Jinwei said this, the four words Opium War appeared in his mind. Although there are differences, the meanings are actually similar.But now, if there is an Opium War, it will be Daming's fight against others, and let the women of other countries dream of traveling back one day and changing history.

According to Zhong Jinwei, Daming is sure of the other party.In this way, I have another chance to realize the day I hoped for.Emperor Chongzhen thought of this, with a satisfied smile on his face.

At this time, Wen Tiren lowered his head, thinking about what Zhong Jinwei said tonight, it was very shocking, very shocking.Wen Tiren was keenly aware that what Zhong Jinwei said would be the general trend.

Zhong Jinwei looked at Emperor Chongzhen's smile, and was also very happy in his heart, with a pleasant sense of accomplishment.However, he still reminded Emperor Chongzhen first: "Your Majesty, the future is bright, but the road is tortuous. There are still many details that I don't quite understand, and I need to think about it slowly and practice."

Although reminded by Zhong Jinwei, Emperor Chongzhen was still very satisfied. Compared with someone else, Zhong Jinwei first said how to do it and what it would be like in the end, instead of just talking about what it would be like in the future.Talking big will only hurt others.

Emperor Chongzhen sincerely said to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong's words are very true. I understand the truth that speed makes progress. For this matter, Master Zhong needs to write a memorial in detail and discuss it carefully. Well, let's just talk in plain language. . " Emperor Chongzhen raised his voice on the three characters of Dabaihua.

Then, without waiting for Zhong Jinwei's reaction, he turned to Wen Tiren and said, "Wen Qing, think about Master Zhong's words carefully when you go back, and see if there are any gaps or problems. After Master Zhong's memorial comes up, we can discuss it together."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wen Tiren replied happily.

Emperor Chongzhen looked at the meals in front of Zhong Jinwei and Wen Tiren, and joked with a smile: "Tonight's meal is the best deal for me, hahaha."

"Your Majesty, compared to Uncle Zhongxing, I feel ashamed. I want to retire first, go back and think carefully, and do my best." Wen Tiren stood up and said to Emperor Chongzhen.

"Okay, I won't keep Wen Qing." Emperor Chongzhen was very happy.

Wen Tiren then left.

After Wen Tiren left, Emperor Chongzhen asked Zhong Jinwei, "Is Master Zhong full?"

"I'm already full. When you and Mr. Wen were talking, I secretly got full."

Seeing what Zhong Jinwei said was funny, Emperor Chongzhen laughed heartily, and then asked people to remove the rest of the dinner.

After the servants finished cleaning up everything, Emperor Chongzhen sighed and said to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong, you are really a gift from heaven to me! Whenever I encounter difficulties, you can help me. Every time I listen to Master Zhong I can have more knowledge of what I said. Compared with those civil servants I used to, it is really the difference between a phoenix and a black chicken. I will never forget Master Zhong's contribution."

Being praised by Emperor Chongzhen, Zhong Jinwei felt embarrassed: "Where, where, I should do this."

Having said that, Zhong Jinwei added another sentence: "I must help His Majesty build an empire that will never fall!"

Emperor Chongzhen was moved when he saw Zhong Jinwei's determined face.

At this time, the city of Beijing was completely shrouded in darkness.In the southwest corner of the capital, on the border of Wang Gongchang, it was quiet, with the occasional sound of cold wind blowing, and under the dim light of the burning coals, the refugees around seemed to be dead, piled up in a circle motionless, and no one was there. I know those people will be pulled away by the flatbed truck tomorrow.

The soldiers guarding the border of Wang Gong Factory held their guns, huddled aside, and wasted the time of changing guards half asleep.

Suddenly, a voice broke the silence.The sound was still far away, and the guards listened to the sound boredly, and then secretly guessed what it was, in order to kill the difficult waiting.

The refugees inside didn't respond at all, they were all struggling against the cold and hunger.

Suddenly, the soldier who guessed the sound was shaken, no, it was the sound made by a large group of people walking.Could it be that Jianlu is here again?