() "Master Zhong, after hearing what you said, I don't think this person is Jianlu's workman."
After Emperor Chongzhen expressed his feelings, he looked at Wen Tiren and said: "I am very pleased that this man has always insisted on abandoning the dark and turning to the light. If you are worried, I will consult Master Sun, and then send Liu Xingzuo to see him in person. Then I will talk to him in person."
Is this good for making a decision?"
Wen Tiren originally gave this advice only based on an instinctive worry, not that he had any evidence or that he clearly felt that something was wrong. Now that Emperor Chongzhen said it cautiously, there will naturally be no more doubts.
Xu Guangqi had no objection, and Liu Xingzuo's matter was settled.
Now Wen Tiren and Xu Guangqi felt that ten thousand years was too long, and they were seizing the day. In order to see the Ming Dynasty flourish across the oceans in their lifetime, they immediately bid farewell to Emperor Chongzhen and went about the business at hand.
Originally, Zhong Jinwei wanted to follow Xu Guangqi, but he was stopped by Emperor Chongzhen.
Emperor Chongzhen put away the world map again and asked the chamberlain to move the screen back. After finishing these tasks, he kicked out all the chambermaids who were on duty in the palace, and then asked Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong, what are the two people you recommended just now?
Where does it come from?”
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he realized that this was the reason for calling him. He couldn't help but smile. Emperor Chongzhen was still young and couldn't suppress his curiosity.
So, he replied: "Your Majesty, that Song Yingxing wrote a book called "Tiangong Kaiwu", which was passed down to later generations and earned his posthumous reputation. The Manchu Qing Dynasty engaged in literary inquisition, and the book was lost for a time. Later, it was copied from the Japanese version.
Send it back to China."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he smiled contemptuously. Tatars are just Tatars. They have no ambition at all. They even want to ban a technical book. Immediately, he put aside this idea and asked Zhong Jinwei: "Where is this Liu Xingzuo?
I don’t seem to have heard any hints from you.”
"Your Majesty, I don't specialize in studying history, so unless you are a very famous person, it is unlikely that you will know. I have never heard of Liu Xingzuo, but he knows a lot about detailed work and the role of undercover agents. Therefore, I strongly recommend that your Majesty use
This person’s talent.” After Zhong Jinwei said this, his expression became solemn.
"Oh, I understand." Emperor Chongzhen was a little disappointed. It turned out that he was not a very famous person.
Zhong Jinwei noticed Emperor Chongzhen's mood, thought for a moment, and seriously advised Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I have something to say, I hope your Majesty will adopt it."
Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhong Jinwei. It was rare to see him talking to him so seriously. He couldn't help but feel startled, and then said: "Master Zhong, just say it bluntly."
"Your Majesty, everyone's opportunities are different, so their achievements will also be different. People who are famous in future generations are certainly talented people; but people who have never been heard of in future generations may not be as talented as famous people.
Weak. History does not know how many heroes have been wiped out. I hope your Majesty will not ignore talents just because future generations have not heard of them."
Emperor Chongzhen felt very ashamed after hearing this. He stood up and said to Zhong Jinwei sincerely: "What Master Zhong said is absolutely true. I will remember it."
"Haha, actually there is nothing wrong with hearing about the achievements of future generations. It is like opening a cheating device for His Majesty." Zhong Jinwei saw that Emperor Chongzhen was also serious, so he wanted to lighten the atmosphere.
Cheating device? Emperor Chongzhen couldn't understand what he heard. When he was about to ask, the chamberlain reported outside the palace that Bi Ziyan, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, asked for an audience.
Therefore, I sent an edict to meet Bi Ziyan first, and asked him about the cheating device later when he had time.
Not long after, I saw Bi Ziyan, an old man in his sixties, walking into the palace quickly and vigorously. Then he saluted Emperor Chongzhen and said, "Your Majesty, the banknote samples have been printed."
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he thought, what? The banknotes were reprinted. Who had come? Why didn't he know? With a series of doubts, he looked at the things in Bi Ziyan's hand.
After Bi Ziyan finished speaking, he wanted to present it to the emperor, but found that there was no servant in the palace. Emperor Chongzhen did not call the servant to come in, so he walked down and took it himself.
Zhong Jinwei also came over to see what the new banknotes looked like.
Emperor Chongzhen made a good connection while looking at it. When he saw Zhong Jinwei approaching to look at it, he handed him the banknotes in his hand and said: "Master Zhong, what do you think?" There was a hint of pride in his words.
Zhong Jinwei took it and took a look and was shocked. The banknotes in his hands were completely different from the banknotes he had seen before!
There are currently nine types of banknote denominations, divided into: one cent, three cents, one cent, three cents, one cent, three cents, one tael, three taels, and twelve taels. All are measured in silver taels.
The banknotes are only about the size of a palm, and are much more beautiful than previous banknotes. They are printed in colorful colors and have anti-counterfeiting patterns on the edges.
The entire banknote is divided into three parts: left, middle and right, separated by flame patterns. The face value is printed on the middle part, and the silver and two copper coins are printed on the left side, corresponding to the face value. The patterns of one cent and three cents are copper coins, and the patterns of one cent and three cents are copper coins.
One coin and three coins are silver ingots, and one tael, three taels, and ten taels are silver ingots. The most amazing thing is that the pattern of these silver coins has a concave and convex feel. On the right side is printed "Made by the Ministry of Household Affairs"
Ming Dynasty banknotes and silver coins are commonly used, Chongzhen year "ri".
Zhong Jinwei turned to the back of the banknote and found another line: "A gentleman has nine thoughts: to see clearly, to listen wisely, to look wisely, to look warmly, to look respectfully, to speak loyally, to act respectfully, to think doubtfully, to be angry to think hard, to see clearly."
righteous".
While watching, Zhong Jinwei commented: "Not bad, really awesome." He really didn't expect that the technology of the Ming Dynasty could print such exquisite banknotes.
Emperor Chongzhen and Bi Ziyan were very happy when they heard Zhong Jinwei's praise. Especially Emperor Chongzhen, knowing that Zhong Jinwei came from later generations, was even more happy when he saw such praise from his perspective.
"Your Majesty, how were these banknotes printed? I haven't heard anything about it." Zhong Jinwei asked doubtfully after reading it.
"Haha, you were busy with the cement work, I didn't let anyone disturb you. A few days ago, that Hu Zhengyan arrived. I worked with him, Bi Qing and Mr. Wen Ge to discuss this design, and then worked hard to make it.
"." Emperor Chongzhen explained proudly.
In fact, Emperor Chongzhen only requested that his favorite "Nine Thoughts" be printed on the back of banknotes.
"Hu Zhengyan and his good friend Wang Kai worked hard for three days and three nights to produce this sample." Bi Ziyan also expressed his merit.
"Wang Kai?" Zhong Jinwei had never heard of this person before.
"He is a famous carver in Jiangnan. He has cooperated with Hu Zhengyan for a long time. When Jin Yiwei found Hu Zhengyan, he happened to be there, so he brought him to the capital together." Emperor Chongzhen explained Wang Kai to Zhong Jinwei.
Zhong Jinwei admired Hu Zhengyan and Wang Kai, whom he had never met before. You must know that this was four hundred years ago, and how could you not admire them for printing such exquisite banknotes?
Zhong Jinwei didn't know that "Shizhuzhai Calligraphy and Painting Manual" co-printed by Hu Zhengyan and Wang Kai has become a must-have textbook for beginners of Chinese painting in later generations. Not to mention the original version, the better reprinted version has become a popular collection for later generations, which shows its
The beauty of printing.
"Your Majesty, are these banknotes expensive?" Zhong Jinwei suddenly thought of a question and asked quickly.
Emperor Chongzhen didn't know clearly and looked at Bi Ziyan.
"If you print in large quantities, you only need to consider the cost of ink and paper. I think the cost is still affordable." Bi Ziyan quickly reported to Emperor Chongzhen.
After hearing this, Zhong Jinwei breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the cost can be afforded. Then he bowed to Emperor Chongzhen with a smile and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, I think these banknotes can definitely be used."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he laughed. He took the banknotes from Zhong Jinwei's hand and looked at them again, as if what he was holding was not banknotes, but real silver coins.
"I wonder what your Majesty will do next?" Zhong Jinwei asked.
Emperor Chongzhen raised his head, looked at Zhong Jinwei, and said with a smile: "Master Zhong, there is no need to worry." Then, he ordered the chamberlain outside the palace: "Send the chief minister of the cabinet to see you."
"I don't want too many people to know about it for the time being. I'll finalize the regulations first and then we'll talk about it." Emperor Chongzhen said as he walked back to the throne.
The cabinet office was very close to here, and Wen Tiren came over quickly. So, after he finished admiring the banknotes, he began to discuss the regulations for issuing banknotes.
Previously, we discussed the role of banknotes and their general issuance methods.
So when this topic was brought up now, Wen Tiren, who participated in the paper currency discussion at the time, directly asked the initiator: "Uncle Zhongxing, you said that you want to use the reserve system to issue currency, but I don't know how. 21, banana100, Duan Jun, I'm Green River Light,
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