During the exchange of drinks, a person stood up.

This person is none other than Duan Zhengyan's son Duan Zhengxing, who is also the crown prince of Dali.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say today."

Everyone was a little confused when they saw the prince standing up suddenly.

Duan Zhengyan said: "If you have anything to do, it doesn't matter if you say it."

Duan Zhengxing said: "I heard that last month, two businessmen in the city got into a fight over the tea and grain transactions. This matter was brought to the attention of the government and had a great impact. The government did not provide a reasonable solution."

The surrounding ministers were all confused, why did the prince mention such an unimportant matter on such an important occasion today?

Duan Zhengyan also had some doubts in his heart. He asked, "Is anyone injured?"

"There were injuries on both sides, and the number of injured was as high as eight." Duan Zhengxing continued without stopping.

Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Although Dali was not a country founded by the Han people, it still followed the etiquette of the Celestial Dynasty, just like Korea and Japan also celebrated the Spring Festival.

On the first day of the new year, saying these words really ruined the atmosphere.

Moreover, Duan Zhengyan is a man who loves his people like a son. When he heard such things, his previous good mood immediately disappeared.

Duan Zhengyan asked: "Why can't the government handle this matter?"

"Your Majesty, someone will handle this matter. Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Don't let this matter ruin your fun." The person who spoke was Duan Zhengyan's Minister of Household Affairs Wensong.

"This matter is of great importance, how can you prevaricate it casually? The princes are here drinking and having fun, but the injured people can only lie on the hospital bed." Prince Duan Zhengxing said reluctantly, "Besides, the angel is here today, it is possible that the princes want to

Covering your ears and stealing the bell?”

When he said this, Wen Song looked embarrassed.

Duan Zhengyan said: "Then what do you think we should do?"

"Of course this case will be investigated severely!" Prince Duan Zhengxing said.

"Go to trial now?" Wen Song asked.

"Now go to trial!"

"Isn't this nonsense? How can we go to trial now?" Wen Song said, "Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Could it be that His Highness the Crown Prince wants to force His Majesty to temporarily dismiss this banquet?"

"Why not?" Duan Zhengxing insisted, "If this kind of thing is not resolved as soon as possible, the second and third incidents will happen soon. If things go on like this, it will affect the public security and countless people will suffer. This is unethical!"

"How many days later can't it be?"

"no!"

The expressions of other people changed drastically.

The previous sound of silk and bamboo orchestra completely disappeared, and the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.

The prince's unusual behavior today immediately gave people a hint of a power struggle.

The factions in the court of Dali are actually very simple. One faction belongs to the Duan family and the other belongs to the Gao family.

Most of the power in power is basically in the hands of the Gao family.

Duan always wanted to get it back.

"Why?" Wen Song continued to ask, "Why can't this kind of matter be resolved later? There must be a reason why the government can't come up with a result after hearing it for a while."

At this time, Fang Zhengyan stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

"The angel said it doesn't matter."

"You can first ask clearly about the cause of the incident and then handle it as appropriate."

Duan Zhengyan asked: "Why did the two sides fight?"

Duan Zhengxing replied: "Because there is a huge dispute over the exchange of goods between the two parties, both parties believe that the other party has taken advantage, and no one can convince the other."

"Why is this?" Duan Zhengyan asked, "The transactions between the two parties are settled with one copper coin, so why can't they trade?"

"Not all transactions have copper coins, and the number of copper coins in Dali is also limited."

"That……"

"Both parties believe that their own goods are more valuable."

Duan Zhengyan was also confused now.

Unfortunately, the two sides had no currency as a trading tool, and a dispute arose.

"This..." Duan Zhengyan became embarrassed.

Once this reason was revealed, the atmosphere became even more bizarre.

Why it was weird, everyone present actually knew it in their mind.

The recent rumors of using a new currency came from unknown sources, and it is said that it caused a heated debate among the upper echelons.

It is mainly concentrated between the current Dali monarch Duan Zhengyan and the prime minister Gao Liangcheng who has great power.

Duan Zhengyan was willing to accept the payment of money from the Song Dynasty, but Prime Minister Gao Liangcheng was firmly opposed.

As a result, two political forces quickly formed, each expressing their own political views on this matter.

Duan and the people below believe that as Dali's trade with the Song Dynasty became increasingly prosperous, domestic commodity production increased sharply. However, as the Song Dynasty updated and iterated its currency, the amount of copper coins flowing in was greatly reduced.

There was a large-scale shortage of copper coins in the Dali Kingdom.

This seriously hindered the internal trade of Dali.

The case raised by Duan Zhengxing is obviously a currency issue.

When this case was brought up at this time, you could tell with your toenails that the prince did it on purpose.

Duan Zhengxing continued: "The best way at the moment is to accept the payment of banknotes from the Song Dynasty. This can alleviate the shortage of currency in our country."

"His Royal Highness, you may have taken things for granted." Wen Song said unceremoniously.

"How can Wen Shangshu say this?"

"Our country, Dali, has had its own currency since ancient times."

"Most of the copper coins used in Dali now come from the Song Dynasty."

"Then you can't just hand over the money."

"Can Minister Wen explain the reason?"

Wensong said: "The banknotes are easily damaged."

"Then how did the Song Dynasty solve it?" Duan Zhengxing asked.

"How the Song Dynasty solved it, I don't know."

At this time, Fang Zhengyan said: "Whether we use handover banknotes needs to be discussed again, and it all depends on your country's wishes. However, I can still explain how the Song Dynasty solved the problem of damaged handover banknotes."

Duan Zhengxing said: "Please ask the angels for advice."

"As long as there are damaged banknotes, people can take them to the bank and exchange them for new ones in equal amounts."

"This..." The surrounding people immediately started talking.

Wensong said: "If people only exchange a small part of one payment banknote, wouldn't it be possible for me to tear up several payment banknotes and exchange them for several copies?"

"Of course it won't work. The old banknotes you need to exchange must be at least half of them."

"Could there be counterfeit money?"

"Yes, so you have to learn to recognize it."

"What if the people don't recognize it?"

"Will the people with copper coins be able to tell the difference between true and false?" Fang Zhengyan said with a smile: "Besides, if the people don't know how to eat, do you still need to teach them to eat?"

Although Wen Song was angry when Fang Zhengyan said this, he didn't dare to explode on the spot.

After all, Fang Zhengyan was an official of the Celestial Kingdom and represented the Zhao Guan family of the Song Dynasty.

Wensong said to Duan Zhengyan: "Your Majesty, there are many problems with handing banknotes and they are not suitable for use in Dali."

Prince Duan Zhengxing said: "There is no problem, I think it is absolutely fine."

At this time, the rest of the people also came out one after another: "Your Majesty, you must not hand over banknotes easily."

Another group of people came out and said: "Your Majesty, handing over banknotes can solve our country's current trade difficulties and should be implemented."

"Your Majesty! Absolutely not!"

"Your Majesty! This should be implemented immediately!"

Zhang Bangchang and Fang Zhengyan on the side were watching the show.

It seems that there is no essential difference between the court in Dali and the Song Dynasty.

At this time, Prime Minister Gao Liangcheng came out and said: "There are still many problems with the payment of banknotes. We cannot implement it arbitrarily in Dali. Your Majesty, please do not discuss this matter anymore."

When Gao Liangcheng came out, Zhang Bangchang felt relieved.
Chapter completed!