In this era, silver is not only a precious metal, but also a direct currency.
This kind of metal does not even need to be minted. Just broken metal blocks can be directly used for trading. It is an absolute hard currency.
As far as Shen Yi knows, in another world, Japan's main island, there is a silver mine that has been mined for more than 400 years and produced more than 30% of the world's silver!
Although I don’t know if this silver mine has been excavated in this era, but regardless of whether it is excavated or not, as long as the anti-Japanese army can land on Japan’s main island, it will not be difficult to obtain silver.
Nowadays, not only the Chen State in the south, but also the Qi State in the north, as well as more than a dozen surrounding countries, most of them trade in silver, and occasionally in gold. In such a large market, it is necessary to digest silver. Basically, Shen Yi does not need to consider inflation.
Besides, he shouldn't have discussed this issue in the first place.
Even if a large influx of silver causes the price of silver to fall and the currency to depreciate, it will have no impact on him.
Besides, if the amount of silver poured into Shen Yi's hands could reach the level of inflation, then Mr. Shen would have been extremely rich already.
Not only Mr. Shen is extremely rich, but maybe the entire imperial court can be raised to be extremely wealthy.
However, this kind of thing can only be a hypothesis at present. After all, the anti-Japanese army has not even launched its warships, and the suppression of Japanese pirates at sea has not yet begun, let alone landing on the Japanese island.
When the day of landing actually comes, sufficient force will be needed to conquer Japan Island.
Since it is an assumption, then this idea cannot be told to the emperor. After all, bragging can make the emperor happy, but if it fails, it will be more than just something that can be revealed casually.
Shen Yi lowered his head and thought for a while, then said: "Your Majesty, although I have some experience in making money, I have never been involved in business since I became a Jinshi. If your Majesty trusts me, I can try to use the stolen goods confiscated by the Prince of Jin Let’s go out and do some business.”
Hearing this sentence, the emperor frowned subconsciously, then shook his head slightly and said: "No, you Shen Qi is now the head of the Ministry of War on the surface, but in fact you are the person in charge of the anti-Japanese army, holding thousands of soldiers. If a horse goes to do business, then it is not doing business..."
"It's about bullying people."
Shen Yi admitted this.
The government yamen is essentially a violent institution. It is also the referee that coordinates and adjudicates the relations between all parties, and the army is the basis for the existence of this violent institution.
If Shen Yi was doing business with his troops, it wouldn't be the referee who went off to kick the ball, but the goals on both sides would be his boss Shen's goals.
When Shen Yi heard this, he also knew that he had said something wrong. After hesitating for a moment, he lowered his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty, I naturally will not do business with my own hands. Your Majesty has Xu Fu beside you, who is cautious by nature and reliable in doing things. My intention is to let him go south to manage the stolen money..."
Upon hearing this, the emperor glanced at Shen Yi and said calmly: "This Xu Fu is also yours. What's the difference between him going to do business and you going to do business?"
Mr. Shen shook his head with a serious face: "What your Majesty said is wrong. The people of Dachen, no matter who they are, are your Majesty's people, and there are no ministers..."
"Besides..."
Shen Yi sighed slightly and said, "Besides, although Xu Fu was brought into Jiankang by me, I have rarely seen him."
The little emperor squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, then smiled and said: "Yes, he may still be Eunuch Gao's son."
Hearing the emperor's unreasonable words, Gao Ming, who was waiting on the side, knelt down with a plop and kowtowed to the emperor: "Your Majesty, this servant has never..."
"alright."
The emperor waved his hand to stop him from continuing, and then said calmly: "I didn't say anything wrong with you."
With that said, the emperor looked up at Shen Yi and said, "Shen Qing, I will carefully consider what you say. You have been working hard all the way back, and with the addition of a son to the family, I won't keep you any longer."
The emperor waved his hand: "You should go back first. Don't forget to be present at the court meeting the day after tomorrow."
Shen Yi nodded respectfully, said yes, and then slowly exited the Manna Hall.
After Shen Yi left the Manlu Palace, the emperor turned his head and glanced at Eunuch Gao standing next to him, and asked: "Gao Ming, who do you think this Xu Fu belongs to now?"
Eunuch Gao took a deep breath and lowered his head respectfully: "Your Majesty, Xu Fu is cautious by nature. On the surface, he is courteous and polite to everyone. From what I see..."
"This kind of person has the most thoughts. It's very possible..."
"It's quite possible that he's no one's man but his own."
Hearing this, the little emperor smiled dumbly: "Listening to what you said, he is really a person."
"In that case, let him go south and do some hard work."
After saying that, the emperor looked at Gao Ming and said calmly: "Remember, you have to inform him personally about this matter. Don't let Shen Yi tell him."
Gao Ming lowered his head and said: "I understand, I will go to see him later to show mercy on behalf of Your Majesty..."
"Um…"
The little emperor rubbed his temples and sat back on the throne: "Okay, I have nothing to do here. Recently, you have to go to the Queen of Zhaoning Palace more often and ask her if she needs anything. , but give her whatever she wants, and don’t wrong her."
Gao Ming lowered his head again and said, "I obey, my slave."
After hesitating for a moment, he asked: "Your Majesty, if Xu Fu leaves Jiankang, then... take care of everyone..."
Hearing this, the emperor frowned: "Everything remains as usual."
Eunuch Gao took a deep breath and bowed his head respectfully: "I understand, this slave."
After that, the great eunuch bowed out of the Manna Hall with great respect. As soon as he walked out of the gate of the Manna Hall, his slightly bent back straightened up unconsciously, and he even raised his head a lot.
Two young eunuchs immediately gathered around, shouting one after another.
Eunuch Gao looked at the two young eunuchs and said calmly: "Prepare the sedan chair, our family is going out of the palace to take a walk outside."
Soon, two people carrying a green sedan set off from the entrance of the Imperial City. After leaving the Imperial City, they headed east and soon arrived at a restaurant called Zuiyue Tower.
This is a property that Xu Yuanwai just acquired not long ago.
At this moment, Mr. Xu Fu, who was dressed in ordinary civilian clothes, had been waiting at the entrance of Zuiyue Tower. After seeing Gao Ming's sedan, he strode forward to greet him, stretched out his hand to help Gao Ming open the curtain of the sedan, with a humble expression.
: "Uncle, you have arrived."
The uncle-nephew relationship between the two was naturally fake, but after that time, whenever Xu Fu saw Gao Ming, he would always call him an uncle, and he would be more affectionate than a real uncle.
Eunuch Gao was helped out of the sedan chair by him. He looked Xu Fu up and down and asked, "Why are you waiting here in such a cold weather?"
"After receiving the news that you are leaving the palace, my nephew has been waiting here."
Xu Fu said with a smile: "The stove inside has been lit, and the wine and food are ready. You can eat immediately after you enter."
Gao Ming walked in front of Xu Fu. When he heard this, he couldn't help shaking his head and sighing: "Uncle, I have recognized countless godsons and grandchildren in the palace, but after counting them, you are still the most filial."
Having said this, he turned to look at Xu Fu and smiled.
"It depends on your filial piety."
The great eunuch said calmly: "Uncle, I will give you a great blessing."