I have to say that as far as the banknote itself is concerned, it is a painting of extremely high level of calligraphy and painting, which is inherently valuable and even more convincing.
Zhao Yun matched the banknotes several times, pressed them hard, and then unfolded them. He found that although the banknotes had creases, there were no signs of damage and the toughness was good.
"Gao Shi, get a plate of water."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Soon, Gao Shi brought a plate of water, and Zhao Yun put the banknotes in the water. Although the banknotes were soaked in water, they were not damaged when picked up, and there was no feeling that they would break at any time.
Zhao Yun dried the banknotes by a candle. The handwriting was still legible, not much different from before going into the water, and the water resistance was also good.
Zhao Yun then compared the banknotes and found that they were still not damaged.
Zhao Yun nodded and praised: "Yes, yes, the craftsmanship alone is worth a hundred dollars. I believe the people will still recognize it."
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No, if the craftsmanship is worth 100 yuan, it won’t work. The manufacturing cost is too high. Even if the court wants to create some inflation, it will be difficult for the court to make some money. So what money is there to make?
You can't make a profit at a loss!
Zhao Yun then asked Zhen Dexiu: "I think this banknote is of excellent craftsmanship and is indeed of the highest quality. I wonder how much it costs to make such a banknote?"
Zhen Dexiu raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I have carefully calculated it. If it is printed in large quantities, as long as the number reaches more than 10 million, including the necessary damage, the production cost of a hundred-yuan banknote is three
Between ten yuan and thirty-five yuan."
Zhao Yun nodded with satisfaction, "That's very good, very good. If the Qing family can reduce the cost a little more without reducing the quality, it would be even better."
Zhen Dexiu was stunned for a moment, thinking that the cost of a hundred-yen banknote was only thirty-yen. If the court issued it, he could make several times the profit every time he went in and out.
Moreover, one hundred coins is only the lowest face value, and there are two face values of five hundred coins and one thousand coins. These two face values are five times and ten times larger, but the production cost has not increased at all.
This means that the imperial court only needs to spend thirty cents to produce five hundred and one thousand cents banknotes to circulate in the market, and the profit is almost the same as robbing money.
But I didn't expect that the officials would not be satisfied with such a huge profit. This is really a shame!
Zhen Dexiu sighed inwardly, and then replied: "Your Majesty, the cost is already very low. If it is any lower, I am afraid that we will have to cut corners."
"No, no, it's good like this, very good."
Zhao Yun quickly waved his hand and then said: "This banknote is of excellent craftsmanship, high quality, and pleasing to the eye. It is printed like this and must not cut corners. Currency is the foundation of the country and the cornerstone of the government. It is related to the rise and fall of the country. Anyone who dares to raise his hand will have his family confiscated and exterminated."
I will never tolerate this."
Zhen Dexiu finally felt relieved, knowing that Zhao Yun realized the importance of currency to the dynasty, and he became more convinced of Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun also warned: "As long as the production process of banknotes is carefully studied, it can be copied. This kind of thing must not happen.
The imperial court needs to use the law to deter the lawless criminals. It is my intention that those who dare to forge and sell banknotes will be punished by the leader of the three tribes. All participants will be beheaded regardless of the severity of the crime. Those who report the wrongdoers will be heavily rewarded."
The ancients believed that gold, silver, copper, iron and other precious metals were currencies. This has formed a deep-rooted concept, and it was not easy for them to accept banknotes.
If counterfeit currency appears again at this time, it will make them have no confidence in banknotes, and the circulation of banknotes will become empty talk.
In order to completely prevent such things from happening, Zhao Yun had to impose severe punishments and use thunderous methods on those who make counterfeit coins.
Regarding Zhao Yun's concerns, Zhen Dexiu also deeply agreed. He said: "Although His Majesty's words are too severe in punishing the lawbreakers, in view of the specialness and importance of banknotes, it is also necessary. I deeply agree."
After discussing some details, Zhen Dexiu finally raised his hand and said: "Since Your Majesty approves of this banknote, I will order a secretary to print it and choose an opportunity to circulate it throughout the country."
"Well, go ahead and do it. The banknote you sent will be left with me for now. I will keep it in my collection."
Zhen Dexiu's heart tightened, but he soon felt relieved, knowing that Zhao Yun left this banknote to compare it with the banknotes produced on a large scale in the future.
If there is a difference in craftsmanship, quality, and feel, you can be held accountable.
Fortunately, this banknote has been manufactured many times. As long as no corners are cut, the manufactured banknotes can be guaranteed to be exactly the same, so there is no need to worry about problems.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
While talking, Zhao Yun joked again: "This paper currency has a completely different meaning from Jiaozi. It is the first real paper currency in our dynasty and even the whole world. It has epoch-making significance, and this matter is the full efforts of the Qing family."
Host it and handle it all with your own hands. From now on, your name will be left in the history books for thousands of years."
Zhen Dexiu was unfazed by favors and humiliations, calm and calm, and raised his hand and said: "Reputation is nothing to me. I only care about whether the people can get practical benefits at the moment. Just like Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, he opened the imperial examination, opened the canal, and conquered Goryeo. Everything was done
The benefits will last for generations to come, and future generations will benefit from them inexhaustibly. However, at present, the people are starving to death for thousands of miles, and most of the people in the world have been destroyed. Such great achievements are really difficult to arouse awe."
Zhen Dexiu's words not only showed that he did not care about leaving a name in history, but also urged Zhao Yun not to be overjoyed with great achievements, to do things slowly, and not to imitate Yang Guang, who focused on doing big things, eager for quick success, and ultimately led to the demise of the dynasty.
Zhao Yun naturally heard what he meant, nodded and said: "The Qing family is quite advanced, very good, very good."
After Zhen Dexiu left, Zhao Yun could not hide his excitement, because he knew that the emergence of banknotes would completely change the fate of a dynasty. The court would have greater room for financial manipulation, which would undoubtedly have a great impact on the strength of the dynasty.
A kind of strengthening.
However, everything has its Yin and Yang sides. If used well, it is naturally good, but if used improperly, it can also lead to disaster.
Compared with its face value, the cost of banknotes is too low. If it cannot be controlled and excessive distribution occurs, and the banknotes depreciate and become useless paper, the credit of the court will also collapse, which is very likely to accelerate the demise of the dynasty.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yun also felt heavy-hearted and responsible. He ordered someone to get a pen and paper and solemnly wrote the word "self-denial" on it.
Zhao Yun picked it up and looked at the two words on it with a determined expression.
"Gao Shi, frame this picture and hang it in the study. I want to see it every day and use it as encouragement."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Gao Shi carefully agreed, then stepped forward, carefully put the calligraphy away, and went to frame it himself.
This calligraphy soon appeared in Zhao Yun's study as a constant reminder to Zhao Yun to restrain his desires.