Doctor Amnesiac, but not completely amnesiac

"Once the trade route is completely opened, Theresa will think that this is the credit of the Tower of Babel, so she will trust me more, and Theresis will be reluctant to destroy it all, and will instead work harder to help cover up the news about the Demon King."

"After all, as long as the news that Theresa is the Demon King does not leak out, Kazdel will be able to live in peace, and Theresa will not need to delay the outside world's attention by starting a civil war."

Kal'tsit recorded them one by one.

Qiao Yelan knocked his head with a slight headache.

The reason why he asked Tracy to prepare for civil war was that he had just woken up and was unaware of the previous arrangements. In addition, the situation was urgent and Tracy had rushed in to force him to abdicate in person. Therefore, under the circumstances and intelligence he knew at the time, he had no choice but to come up with the best solution.

However, as we gradually understand the past layout and advance the subsequent plans, this [Sarkaz Civil War Plan] seems a bit out of place.

But there is nothing we can do about it, since he is sleeping in Kazdel.

"I'm really sick. Why am I——"

Qiao Yelan’s mumbling to himself suddenly paused for a moment, then continued fluently.

"You're asking for trouble. You have to compete with a sister-con."

Whether it looked or sounded, it was normal, so normal that even Kal'tsit didn't think there was anything wrong. After all, Qiao Yelan occasionally liked to complain about himself.

Qiao Yelan pretended to look down at the documents, but at this moment, his heart was filled with turmoil.

The words he didn't finish were not meant to criticize Tracys, but rather -

[Why would I choose to fall into amnesia and sleep in a place like Kazdel, which is almost out of control? ]

Logically speaking, neither Theresis nor Theresia is his favorite chess piece. The former is emotionally restrained but profound, while the latter is emotionally extroverted and naive. When these two people exist at the same time, they can barely pull each other together, but the instability is a bit too high.

The industrial core of Babel Tower is in RemBitto, and the commercial core is in Casimir. No matter where it sleeps, it should be safe enough. It is impossible for it to be forced to abdicate like this, otherwise it would not be forced to come up with a plan that is incompatible with its own strategy.

The Longmen Coin plan was not finalized by Qiao Yelan after he woke up this time, but had been formulated long ago, and was fully implemented after he decided to lure Wei Yanwu into Longmen - in other words, this was part of the previous strategy he had formulated.

Obviously, peace in the Kazdel region is very important to implement this plan. At least before the Lungmen Coin really stands up, there must be no problems with this trade route.

This is very interesting - I have no deterrent power to Tracys when I am asleep, which can be seen from the fact that I was urgently awakened to face the abdication. So why did I choose to sleep here?

His hands unconsciously fumbled with the documents, and the black gloves caught his attention.

This is the combat uniform sent from REM Billiton, along with an artificial intelligence AI called PRTS.

Kal'tsit said that PRTS was put into use not long ago - but the problem is that the other party just didn't put it into use, not that it was not activated, otherwise how could it use Qiao Yelan's methods to fill its own database?

There is no doubt that if PRTS is allowed to set its own sleeping time and store it in Casimir or RemBit, it will be foolproof and there will be no possibility of disrupting its plan.

Why not do this? Why choose Kazdel to give Kal'tsit the key to awaken herself?

Qiao Yelan put down the documents and yawned, with no flaws in his expression.

It turns out that this is the letter that "I" wrote to myself.

Chapter 98 Please select yes or

When Qiao Yelan returned to the capital of Dayan, although it was not yet night, the street corners were already filled with lanterns.

Just like last time, Qiao Yelan moved directly into the royal villa, but this time, the one who came to greet him was not Eunuch Li, but Wang Zhi.

"Godfather took advantage of the emperor's good mood and asked for a favor from His Majesty. In the end, he was able to leave the palace as a commoner. Although he still has to live under the surveillance of the Secret Service, he can be considered to have escaped unscathed."

Although Wang Zhi was already the scribe in the palace and now also served as the Shaofu, in charge of secret spies and investigating officials, he could be said to be extremely powerful, but when he said this, there was still a bit of envy on his face.

Wang Zhi suddenly knelt down and bowed deeply to Qiao Yelan.

"Godfather once told me that he was able to survive, partly because he was observant and never interfered in other people's affairs, and partly because he was someone who could contact you. I hope I can have a good end like Godfather."

"Eunuch Wang, you should know that although your power outside the palace may not be lower than that of Eunuch Zheng, this position is easier to get than to leave. Eunuch Li did not hold the position of Shaofu in his hands, so he still has a chance to leave the palace. Even if you want to die peacefully, you can't escape from the palace."

"I understand, but I am more afraid of the days without power - so I don't care, I just hope you can teach me how to live to a ripe old age."

Qiao Yelan looked at this eunuch Wang with interest. It was obvious that compared with his godfather, this eunuch Wang had a more thorough understanding of the situation.

"You hope to have a good ending. The key is not me, but His Majesty. When the matter in the capital is over, I will go to Longmen to open up a new trade route for His Majesty. The position of Shaofu will really fall to you. In other words, you will go to meet His Majesty directly."

"I am not afraid of presenting this to Your Majesty, but I don't know how the Shaofu should act in the future - should he restrain himself for the sake of the royal family's reputation, or should he indulge himself to show the royal majesty?"

Qiao Yelan picked up a briefcase and put it on the wheelchair.

"Eunuch Wang, what is one plus one?"

Wang Zhi was confused. What did this mean?

"Uh... two?"

"wrong."

Qiao Yelan smiled and shook his head.

"Whatever your majesty says it is, it is--nothing else matters."

"...Thank you for your guidance, sir."

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"Your servant Qiao Yelan pays respect to Your Majesty."

"Qiao Aiqing is back. How did you gain from your trip to Longmen?"

"It's a great harvest. At least I have the face to come back and see Your Majesty."

"Oh? Then I'd like to hear it carefully - come here, serve a bowl of Yuanxiao to Lord Qiao."

Qiao Yelan immediately bowed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward."

The steaming hot Yuanxiao arrived quickly.

"Your Majesty, the Yuanxiao is scalding hot and difficult to eat - may I ask you to report first?"

"can."

Qiao Yelan handed the document in his hand to Wang Zhi, and then Wang Zhi delivered it to the emperor.

"Minister Chen did not hide anything. The manpower and resources of the entire Wangji Company are indeed recorded in detail in that booklet. I have checked them one by one in Longmen. It is enough for the Shaofu to set up an organization in Longmen and expand out."

"These are the banknotes that were not transferred to the capital after Wangji Company was closed down. I will return them to Your Majesty as well."

The emperor just glanced at the banknote and waved his hand.

"My dear minister, you also need funds to work for me in Longmen. These banknotes are for you, my dear minister, Wang Zhi."

Eunuch Wang brought the silver bill back to Qiao Yelan.

Qiao Yelan bowed and took the banknote.

That's the rule.

Why even the suspicious emperor would get along well with Qiao Yelan - because all his actions could make the emperor feel that his power was respected.

This is exactly the emotion that a suspicious superior wants to feel most.

"Your Majesty, this time when I left the capital, in addition to sealing up Wangji Company, I also investigated Longmen's business environment and met with Longmen Governor Wei Yanwu. I think there is great potential for Longmen's trade."

The emperor was cheered up, this was what he was concerned about.

"Longmen is the gateway connecting Da Yan and the Western world. A few years ago, Ursus was aggressive and the witch king Herhunzollon was extremely violent, so the trade route between the East and the West was cut off. Now, Ursus is unable to take care of itself, and Herhunzollon died suddenly in the palace - this is the best time to reopen this trade route."

"My dear, feel free to speak up if you have any ideas."

"I think that if we still rely solely on regional supervision to collect taxes as in the past, smuggling will inevitably become rampant. That would be fine. The Shaofu can also directly enter this trade route and directly bring the income into your majesty's inner court through business, which is more direct."

The emperor was a little hesitant at this time.

"When the trade routes are reopened and business is booming, all businesses will surely re-enter the market. If the Shaofu is also removed, he will inevitably be impeached by the censors, saying that he is competing with the people for profits. This is the ancestral precept of the late emperor, and even I cannot suppress it by force."

To put it bluntly, it means that you want to make money but you can't lose face.

But Qiao Yelan was not surprised at all.

It's good to be embarrassed. I want you to be embarrassed.

"If that's the case... then I have a bolder idea."

"Oh? My dear, please tell me."

"Your Majesty, you know that, up to now, the general equivalent in trade between countries has always been red gold. However, trading directly with red gold is not only inconvenient for small transactions, but also counterfeit and shoddy red gold is rampant. In order to consider the value of their own currencies, countries have also been rational enough to purchase large amounts of red gold."

Qiao Yelan is finally about to unveil his biggest plan.

"Therefore, the Terra continent is in urgent need of a universal paper currency as a general equivalent for trade between countries. Just like when Da Yan chose to use silver bills instead of copper coins, which led to a great development in trade, the productivity of the Terra countries today is sufficient, but they are limited to this because they do not have a good means of trade."

"Therefore, if Longmen issues a new currency that can be exchanged with currencies of various countries at this time, it will definitely trigger the desire for trade between countries at this time, and as the issuer, Da Yan will definitely be able to eat the fattest piece of the cake."

See the picture poorly.

This time, the emperor did not show an expression of ecstasy or confusion, but instead a look of hesitation.

He knew what kind of economic vitality had erupted in Da Yan after silver notes replaced copper coins. It could even be said that it was this replacement that enabled Da Yan's national strength to remain at the top. Even Ursus at its peak did not dare to say that it had really surpassed it.

But the problem is - he doesn't understand this.

Moreover, the location of Longmen was too sensitive for the emperor.

After all, it was the currency issued by Longmen. If he wanted to make money, he would definitely let Wei Yanwu get a share of it. The emperor knew that no matter what he did, Wei Yanwu would definitely get a share. But the problem was that he couldn't figure out the plan now, so he didn't know how much Wei Yanwu would get.

Qiao Yelan's previous behavior had indeed made the emperor's trust in him reach its peak, but faced with such a big move, and a situation that the emperor was completely unaware of, his suspicious nature would once again occupy his thinking.

In other words, he had to start worrying about whether Qiao Yelan would be able to cover up his financial affairs - after all, there was the precedent of Cai Yan.

"We need to think about this matter carefully - let's try some Yuanxiao first."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

Qiao Yelan did not continue to persuade, but stopped while he was ahead, and calmly picked up the bowl of Yuanxiao that was already ready to eat.

He scooped up a Yuanxiao with a spoon and put it into his mouth. The temperature was just right. He bit into the slightly tough outer layer and the black sesame filling that flowed out immediately made his mouth fragrant. It was sweet but not greasy, and with a hint of the unique fragrance of dried cinnamon, he couldn't stop eating it.

When the emperor begins to suspect you, every extra word you say will only deepen the suspicion, which will only make things worse.

So there is no need to say anything more at this time, just let the emperor think and verify it himself.

After all, with the current manpower under His Majesty the Emperor, he needs someone who can understand economic issues, explain the interests to him, and check and balance Qiao Yelan and prevent him from dominating the world with one hand -

Who else could it be except the man in charge of Dayan’s purse, our dear Minister of Revenue, Lord Chen Fan?

Mr. Chen, he is a “smart man”.

Qiao Yelan narrowed his eyes, enjoying the long-lost taste.

The Grand Tutor felt that Xiao Cai was a good leader, and there was a reason for that - after all, if this guy named Qiao really got to sit on that seat, even if he himself died, he might not be able to take back the court for the emperor.

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"I, the old minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Chen Fan, pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The emperor waved his hand, and Eunuch Zheng beside him drove out the other eunuchs. Only Chen Fan and the emperor were left in the imperial study.

"The reason why I called you into the palace before the opening of the court on the 16th day of the first lunar month is because there is something I want to hear your opinion on."

"I am very sorry. If Your Majesty has any questions, I will tell you everything I know."

"Someone told me that the reason why trade between the countries of Terra is cut off is because there is a lack of a universal paper currency. Does that make sense?"

Chen Fan breathed a sigh of relief - as long as you are not going to settle accounts with him, you can ask anything.

He thought for a moment. The emperor's question was very strange and brief. He couldn't figure out what he was saying, so he might as well just follow the other party's question.

"Your Majesty, this makes sense. Currently, the currency in circulation in various countries has changed from gold and silver coins to paper money, and gold and silver are stored in the central banks of various countries. Therefore, there has always been huge resistance to currency exchange between countries."

"Currently, cross-border trade still involves transporting goods, selling them on both sides, and then purchasing them on their own. This method is costly, time-consuming, and risky. Therefore, most merchants are unwilling to engage in cross-border trade."

“Is it possible for such a currency to emerge?”

The emperor continued to ask.

Chen Fan actually understood something at this time - the emperor could not have asked this question for no reason. It was simply that after he handed over Wangji Trading Company, the emperor saw the potential of Longmen's foreign trade, so he was tempted.

But this angle is very tricky. Does Your Majesty have such an understanding of the economy?

"Yes—"

Chen Fan was not given the position of Minister of Revenue for nothing, he got the position based on his own ability, which is fundamentally different from Gao Cheng.