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Hu Guang talked with the generals during the day, and had to explain the banknotes at night. After talking about it, his voice became a little hoarse.

He turned to look at the night outside the hall, and after a little calculation, he didn't plan to work overtime. Turning to look at Wen Tiren, he explained: "Whether this paper currency can be promoted is of great importance, and the impact is even far beyond your imagination. However, this requires the court to have sufficient silver reserves. Wen Qing, our Ming Dynasty's fiscal and tax reform must be accelerated. Got it!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Tiren looked stern and immediately replied respectfully: "I understand!"

Hu Guang knew that Wen Tiren was actually busy with a series of war-related matters during this period of time before the year, so after reminding him, he did not say anything more. He turned to look at Bi Ziyan, the Minister of Household Affairs, and said: "I have already asked someone to print it." I bought 620,000 taels of banknotes. I had previously asked the Ministry of War to count the soldiers and meritorious servicemen outside the city. Early tomorrow morning, I will send Jin Yiwei and Dongchang Fanfu to escort the banknotes to you and others. The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War will issue the banknotes according to the roster. give them."

"Wei ministers obey the order!" Bi Ziyan immediately replied, and when he was about to say something else, he heard the emperor explain again: "The 620,000 silver deposited in the Ministry of Household Affairs will also be moved out of the city, and we will make a good transfer." The soldiers outside the city must not have any difficulties in exchanging banknotes for silver. The credibility of banknotes must be established from the beginning!"

Bi Ziyan was a little stunned after hearing this. If it had been before, it would have been a mercy not to let the soldiers exchange silver taels without the power of the imperial court, not to mention the special preparations for them to exchange silver taels. In the end, these banknotes It's back in the hands of the imperial court, why bother!

But now, they have to prepare the exchange work specially for them, without any difficulties! The world has really changed!

However, Bi Ziyan came to his senses immediately. After all, the emperor made it clear enough that if the banknotes were not readily exchanged, then the silver standard would be useless and others would not believe it.

Thinking of this, Bi Ziyan sighed secretly in his heart, even if these banknotes were finally returned to the hands of the court and his work was in vain, he still had to do it. With this thought in mind, he immediately agreed.

Seeing that he agreed, Hu Guang didn't care what he was thinking. He turned to look at Xu Guangqi, the Minister of Rites, and said: "Regarding the matter of the national anthem and flag, the Ministry of Rites must proceed as soon as possible. I mean, the sooner the better!"

Awakening the people of the Ming Dynasty to the concept of country and nation and letting them understand that the family and the country are one cannot be achieved immediately, but is a long-term process. Therefore, it must be implemented as soon as possible and let time witness.

"I obey the order!" Xu Guangqi responded immediately, feeling faintly excited.

Because this is something that has never happened in the past dynasties, and from now on, even if dynasties change in future generations, there will definitely be a national anthem and a national flag. When the time comes to talk about the origin of the national anthem and the national flag, I, the Minister of Rites, will definitely be mentioned and will be remembered by future generations.

After Hu Guang finished explaining, he remembered something again. He turned to look at the first assistant and said: "Wen Qing, as the paper money is distributed tomorrow, it will also be announced to the world. This matter cannot be forgotten. Otherwise, if there are a small number of soldiers, It would be bad to bring banknotes back, but the local government did not receive any instructions regarding the banknotes!"

"Old minister, I obey, this matter will be done early tomorrow morning!" Wen Tiren looked serious and nodded immediately in response.

After giving these instructions, Hu Guang asked the three ministers to go back and rest early. But after they left, he looked at the banknotes on the imperial desk and suddenly slapped his head: I was really dizzy. This banknote is defective. What should I do?

I don’t know what I was thinking at first, but I forgot to print “Central Bank of Ming Dynasty” on it. This is to tell the world that only the Central Bank of Ming Dynasty has the power to print and issue banknotes, which is very important.

But having said that, I originally thought that with cement, we should be able to start the construction of the Ming Dynasty Central Bank and the Ming Dynasty Zhonglie Hall at the same time. Unexpectedly, the weather was too cold, and the freezing weather increased the difficulty of construction. The most critical thing is that the lack of materials and food control have also affected the construction progress.

All resources had to be satisfied first by the Ming Dynasty Zhonglie Hall. Matters concerning the central bank were put on hold and were not even discussed once. But even so, the Ming Zhonglie Hall failed to complete the first phase of the project as scheduled.

Hu Guang thought, picked up the banknotes on the imperial desk and continued to look at them. I was also a little lucky in my heart, because the Ministry of Accounts had limited silver, and this first issuance was only 620,000, which was not a large scale. There will be a ceremony tomorrow, and after the soldiers exchange the banknotes for silver, they will be destroyed together and a new version will be issued.

When he thought about destroying it, he couldn't help but feel a little sad. In such a difficult period for the court, these banknotes come at a cost! Wouldn’t it be too wasteful to just destroy it?

Thinking like this, Hu Guang suddenly had an idea, how about auctioning these banknotes, and those who are willing to collect them can auction them off and collect them. He didn’t know what others were thinking, but he himself was certain that these banknotes would definitely appreciate in value in future generations!

this is a good idea! Hu Guang couldn't help but feel happy. But then he immediately remembered his identity, and couldn't help but curl his lips, "What does this mean?" He is the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, the maker and arbiter of all rules, how can he play like this?

So Hu Guang was confused. Ruined? What a waste in these hard times! Not destroyed, right? How can there be an emperor who plays like this! Otherwise, he could have used the emperor's power to deliberately make Hu Zhengyan's printing mistakes, and then do it again?

This is when the court needs credibility. If you play like this, who will trust you? If you really want to play this kind of thing, you might as well issue bonds!

Thinking of this, Hu Guang was still determined to destroy it. After all, as the majestic Ming Emperor, he must not be short-sighted!

"Your Majesty, the night is already dark, you have to rest!" Fang Zhenghua saw the emperor's expression changing quickly, and he was a little worried, so he reminded him.

Upon hearing this, Hu Guang came back to his senses and sighed inwardly, remembering that tomorrow would be another busy day. This emperor is really a hard worker! Yes, go to sleep!

In the early morning of the next day, a hint of fish belly white appeared in the eastern sky. The curfew soldiers had not yet withdrawn from their posts, and there were officials busy on the streets.

When winter fully emerged and the one-day martial law in the capital city was no longer extended, more and more people began to appear on the streets.

This day is New Year's Eve, the last day of the second year of Chongzhen. Although the emperor has decreed that the Chinese New Year will not be celebrated, there are still folk New Year activities. As long as there is no extravagance and waste, and you hide at home and keep quiet, no one will really take care of it.

However, there are still soldiers guarding the main street leading to Deshengmen, and no one is allowed to occupy the road. Only some officials passed by in a hurry from time to time.

Outside the capital city, when the dawn appeared in the east, the Jinyi Guardsmen were ordered to urge each camp to light fires and cook meals in preparation for gathering.

Thanks to dhb, Shui Banqing, and book friend 110620000030197 for the reward!