It is naturally a dream to be able to pass Baobao to vassal countries. But it depends on the situation. If the internal Baobao currency of the Ming Dynasty is stable, there will naturally be no problem, but the current situation is that Baochao has just
Distribution. How could the Ming Dynasty spread its treasure notes to vassal countries when it was still a mess within itself?
Seeing Han Du's silence, Lao Zhu's expression condensed and he asked in a deep voice: "Did something happen?"
Han Du collected his thoughts, nodded and told the story about the commotion caused by the treasure banknotes among the people.
Lao Zhu looked confused when he heard this, and asked doubtfully: "Isn't it a good thing that these treasure banknotes are more valuable?" In Lao Zhu's view, the previous treasure banknotes were of low value. According to Han Du, that was
They are robbing the people's wealth. So now that the treasures are so valuable, isn't it just the opposite of giving the people wealth? Isn't this a good thing? How does Han Du look like he is about to be in disaster?
"Of course it's not a good thing," Han Du quickly explained to Lao Zhu, "The value of the emperor's treasure banknotes is too low, and he is robbing the people's wealth. But if the price of the treasure banknotes is increased indiscriminately like now, it is also harmful and useless.
ah."
The fact that the price of treasure banknotes is too high is not deflation in the economic sense. Deflation is just an economic phenomenon in which the overall price level continues to decline for a long time and the currency continues to appreciate during a period of relative economic contraction. Its essence is the overall social phenomenon.
Demand continues to be less than total social supply.
But this is a slow process, instead of directly being several times higher than the original face value like now. Strictly speaking, this kind of thing now should be called currency speculation.
Han Du took a deep breath and explained in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the current situation should be caused by the various magical features of the banknotes, which give the banknotes a great credibility. People are chasing the banknotes, thinking that
Such treasures will never depreciate in value, and the price will only get higher and higher."
He raised his head, looked at Lao Zhu seriously, and said: "Now it is not the problem of the treasure notes themselves, but that some people have discovered that they can make a lot of money in this way, and they are constantly encouraging and guiding people to chase the treasure notes. Your Majesty, this is
This situation cannot continue, otherwise there will be big trouble."
After hearing this, Lao Zhu was silent for a long time, and then said leisurely: "A treasure note, the credit rating is too low, but it is unexpected that it is too high." He glanced at Han Du and continued: "The treasure note is not worth anything, it is a robbery.
It's not okay to plunder people's wealth; if the treasure banknotes are valuable, it's just to induce people to make money, so why can't it be okay?"
"Your Majesty, the purpose of issuing treasure banknotes is to facilitate transactions and facilitate the imperial court to control the overall management of the world, rather than for the profit of a few people. The skyrocketing momentum of treasure banknotes must be curbed, otherwise it will cause the common people to
When the time comes, except for a few people at the top, the people at the bottom will lose their money and everything." In order to make Lao Zhu understand the seriousness of the matter, Han Du had to make the consequences more serious.
In fact, Han Du is not talking nonsense. Nowadays, due to the small number of treasure notes issued, not many people can get treasure notes, and the value of treasure notes is not low. Therefore, treasure notes are mainly circulated in the hands of various wealthy businessmen.
In fact, the impact is not very big. After all, these wealthy businessmen are all wealthy owners. For them, losing a few hundred taels of silver is far from a big deal. And they can spend some money to buy a few of their favorites.
It is completely worth it to them. Whether the treasure is worth money or not has little impact on these people.
Han Du was just afraid. If the common people saw how easy it was for these businessmen to make money, and they jumped in and followed suit, it would be great fun.
Once the common people participate, those at the top will quickly discover that they can make a fortune by speculating on the value of treasure banknotes. This is simply easier than bending down to pick up money. Those people will definitely not give up this way of making a fortune.
They will definitely unite with each other to form a force like a big banker.
How can the people at the bottom of the class outsmart the big bankers with just a few taels of silver in their hands? Once the treasure money fluctuates, countless people will lose their fortunes. Those who commit suicide and jump into the Qinhuai River must be
Like making dumplings.
At that time, Han Du could not avoid being dragged by Lao Zhu to make dumplings by the Qinhuai River.
When Lao Zhu heard that it would cause the people to go bankrupt, his face turned bad instantly. He couldn't help but pointed at Han Du and said sternly: "It's you who want to issue the treasure banknotes, and it's you who want to increase the credit of the banknotes at all costs. Now you're out like this."
It’s a mess, what do you think we should do about it?”
Han Du saw that Lao Zhu was throwing the blame on himself, but he didn't dare to complain at all. Firstly, he was indeed responsible for this matter. Secondly, now was not the time to blame others, but now he had to race against time to find a way to kill him.
The foundation for the continuous soaring of Duanbao Banknote.
Han Du took a deep breath, knelt on the ground, and said: "I sincerely request the emperor to issue an order immediately. Firstly, it will be a prestige that the imperial court will immediately issue a large amount of treasure banknotes, which will allow enough treasure banknotes to flow to the people, and it will be very difficult to directly eliminate the treasure banknotes."
This illusion is rare and precious.”
One of the reasons why the value of treasure banknotes has increased rapidly in a short period of time is that the magical properties of treasure banknotes have led people to think that there are not too many of them and they are very rare. Therefore, in the spirit of things,
The idea that rareness is valuable has caused people to chase after it. Once treasure banknotes are no longer rare, their value will naturally drop rapidly.
"Secondly, it is immediately announced to the world that the imperial court only recognizes the denomination of the treasure banknote. A consistent treasure banknote is a consistent treasure banknote. It can only buy and sell consistent goods. No one is allowed to increase the value of the treasure banknote without authorization, even by a penny.
"
Regarding the first point, Lao Zhu nodded and had no opinion. But regarding the second point mentioned by Han Du, he did not think this was feasible.
"Will this work?"
Lao Zhu sighed and asked, "Even if the court only recognizes the denomination, it is impossible for the court to intervene in private transactions every time. So when it comes to private transactions, shouldn't it be done as it should be?"
Even if the imperial court can control the sky and the earth, it cannot control the food, drink and farts of all the people. In private transactions, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. The seller likes to collect a lot of money and sell two tons of goods, so how can the court control it?
of?
Han Du naturally knew that it was impossible for the imperial court to control every transaction of the people in every detail. This was impossible. The reason why he did this was just to get rid of the imperial court first in this commotion.