Crossing Wu Dalang starts from selling cakes

Chapter 456 Courtiers Criticize!

Song Huizong went on to say: "Our Song Dynasty paper money has always been burned for the dead. Now that the living people are suddenly allowed to use the paper money, I am afraid that the common people will not use it, and it will be difficult to deal with it if they feel taboo."

Think about it, what was used by the dead is now used by the living?

If you are a little stubborn, you will feel bad and dare not use it.

Now is the time to issue it, and Song Huizong also considered it.

Hearing this, Wu Zhi was taken aback.

He really didn't think of it here.

Think about it too!
Even in modern times on earth, banknotes are burned for the dead.

Every year on Ching Ming Festival, I don’t know how many people burn it to their relatives.

However, it is acceptable in modern times. They also use paper money. However, it is ancient times, and some people's thoughts are deeply ingrained and difficult to change.

Even if the Great Song Dynasty issued such an edict, it would be more difficult if the people still wanted gold and silver.

However, the issuance of banknotes does not mean that silver taels cannot be used, but can still be used. How should the people choose in this case?
It is inevitable that there is a kind of awkwardness of letting living people use money from the Tiandi Bank, right?
This situation is bound to happen, Wu Zhi is almost sure.

However, the issuance of banknotes is imperative. No matter what, this situation will also change.

Wu Zhi said: "Your Majesty, the prosperity of the world is all for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit. Although paper money is a bit taboo, it is not impossible to let people change their concepts, or let them adapt first. Get used to it!"

"And for the common people, paper money is lighter, and I believe the common people will gradually accept it.

Even if it doesn't work, we can also adjust the purchasing power. Those who exchange gold and silver for banknotes can reduce a small amount of tax for the people. The more you exchange, the more taxes will be deducted, so that the people will benefit! "

Song Huizong: "What if they feel that paper money is worthless and are unwilling to do so?"

Wu Zhi said with a smile: "If the people are unwilling, it's easy to do. We have opened many banks in Song Dynasty. If they feel that paper money can't buy things, they can go to the bank to exchange it for gold and silver at any time. The court can make a promise on this!

In this way, the people will not have to worry about the future, and they can still get benefits, even if it is awkward, as long as the benefits are given, I believe the people will be willing to do so. "

"It's good, who wouldn't want to take it?"

"Of course, although the national treasury will reduce some money in the early stage, compared with the convenience brought by the people all over the world using paper money in the later stage, and the benefits that affect the overall improvement of the Song Dynasty's economy, production, and transportation costs. A little money is nothing, after the implementation of banknotes, the economy of the Song Dynasty will rise to a higher level, and the tax revenue will increase exponentially by then!"

Think about it, some merchants transport goods, whole boxes of gold and silver or copper coins to trade, this needs a carriage, right?
Need someone to watch it?
Of course, once or twice is nothing, but in the long run, it will be too troublesome for the amount of manpower and material resources.

If everyone carries easy paper money, at least the transportation cost will be saved. The savings will allow them to complete the transaction more easily. All merchants and common people across the country will save costs and improve efficiency, and a chain reaction will occur.

The economy of the Song Dynasty has improved in all aspects, and the tax revenue has been many times higher than before.

So it's definitely a bargain.

Song Huizong thought about it for a while, and felt that this was the truth, and the common people felt that it was beneficial, so they would definitely follow suit.

In one, these are banknotes made by the Song Dynasty court, not privately made.

Relatively trustworthy.

"Okay, just do as you said, when will it be released?"

Song Huizong said.

Wu Zhi: "Your Majesty, it's better sooner rather than later. It's better to read the imperial decree tomorrow morning, and the people from the Commerce Department will send the money to the bank in advance, so that the common people can exchange it with gold and silver! If the reaction is not good at the beginning, you have to increase On the tax-free one."

Song Huizong: "Well, let's do it like this. Bring the banknotes with you tomorrow. We still have to inform the courtiers about this matter so that they all know. Let them set an example."

Thinking of this, Wu Zhi also found it interesting.

People must value money very much. If they are asked to exchange gold and silver for a pile of waste paper in their eyes, I don't know what the expressions of these courtiers will be.

They like gold and silver most, and Wu Zhi exchanged their gold and silver for paper.

Although paper has the same value, but they don't think so, it must be very sad.

The time soon came to the second day.

Song Huizong came to court as usual.

The civil and military ministers of the imperial court stood in rows and played various things.

During this period, Guo Feiming, Zhao Heng and others will consciously look at Wu Zhi.

The last time Yanyun was there, they felt bad in every possible way.

They know that Wu Zhi can always solve many things, but they will probably refute Wu Zhi's affairs.

Even with the banknotes this time, they have the same attitude.

After talking about some simple things, Song Huizong finally spoke at this time: "Everyone, today, Wu Aiqing's banknotes are ready, and I decided to issue banknotes immediately so that the entire Song Dynasty can use newly-made banknotes. The prosperity of the Song Dynasty."

A lot of Song Huizong's Balabala, the central idea is to issue banknotes, which is conducive to the development of the Song Dynasty, so he supports Wuzhi's banknotes.

However, many of the courtiers below have now felt that Wu Zhi is a threat.

The interests of the courtiers were moved, except for the ministers who believed that Wu Zhi was strong and wanted to rely on him, such as Li Gefei, and a few people from Zeng Bu.

Most of the rest are hostile to Wu Zhi.

They hate anyone who shakes their cake.

Therefore, they are quite repulsive to anything about Wu Zhi.

They are not optimistic about this banknote either.

In short, it is right to sing the opposite of Wu Zhi.

Under Zhao Heng's eyes, Guo Feiming was the first to stand up: "Your Majesty, the issuance of banknotes is a matter of great importance. Minister Wu still has to manage the Liao Kingdom area. It is inevitable that it would be a bit hasty to issue banknotes now, and banknotes may not be feasible. This matter We have to think about things in the long run! In case there are any mistakes that affect the economy of the Song Dynasty!"

Wang Fu: "Master Guo is right, and I think so too. Since ancient times, gold and silver have been the currency in circulation. It will make people uncomfortable to change them suddenly. Moreover, gold and silver are metals, and paper money is easy to damage. The money of the people in the world If it is destroyed by floods and fires, the common people are not willing!"

"Wei Chen agrees!"

"The minister seconded the proposal!"...

Now more and more courtiers stand up against Wu Zhi.

Since Wu Zhi's new law was almost implemented in Song Dynasty last time, many courtiers realized the crisis.

None of them wanted Wu Zhi to gain power.If this matter is done, Wu Zhi's credit will increase again, which will undoubtedly make his status and prestige even higher!

In this way, the new law is easier to implement.

thereby depriving them of their benefits.

These scholar-bureaucrats all came out to refute.

Prince Zhao Heng also stood up and said: "Father, my ministers also feel that Wu Xiang's banknotes need to be discussed. It is better to put it on hold for now, and it will not be too late to think about it later. Now the Song Dynasty needs to manage the Liao Kingdom and stabilize the country. There is one thing to do." The new law was implemented in the Liao region before, and now they are making banknotes, all of this is developing too fast, and I am worried that something will go wrong one day!"

"Hey!" Song Huizong saw that all civil and military officials were discussing and rebutting, he waved his hand: "My dear friends, don't worry, Wu Xiang naturally has his reasons for doing things, and you also know that what Wu Xiang did for the Song Dynasty The credit is there for all to see, what he did is not wrong, among you present, who is more credited than Wu Zhi?"

Having said this, everyone looked at each other without saying a word.

This……

Thanks to the rounds, Wu Zhi is indeed better than them.

And it's too strong, it's not at the same level at all.

Zhao Heng refused to accept: "Father, my lords do not deny the merits of Wu Xiang, but we still need to consider many aspects of everything. The Song Dynasty has used gold and silver for so many years, and it is impossible to change it all at once."

"Okay!..." Song Huizong interrupted Zhao Heng's words: "Is it okay, let's not talk about it for now, all the lovers will come to see the banknotes made by Wu Xiang first. Wu Xiang, have you brought the banknotes?"

　Wu Dalang: Thank you for the reward of 100 starting coins from the rumors of the detention center. .

　　
　
(End of this chapter)