"Then Zhang Jiusi won't need you, right?" King Chu was so happy that he leaned back and forth.
"No, I abandoned him on my own initiative."
"Okay, Teacher Luo has a good vision." King Chu laughed, holding his hands behind his back, walking on the street that seemed to have regained its vitality in an instant.
Walking from the street to the end of the street, Luo Guanzhong counted and found that about 60% of the shops had signs saying "We welcome the use of food stamps".
These shops are obviously owned by the behind bars families, at least under their actual control.
"No wonder His Highness gives those big families a chance even though he can rob them openly." Now he also understood that if Lao Liu directly confiscated the property of those big families, the city of Suzhou would be paralyzed.
"How can the imperial court have so many people to take over so many industries? Even if there are people, just handing over and restarting the business, it will be chaotic for at least half a year. The citizens of Suzhou who are waiting for food cannot wait that long." Zhu Zhen said in a way that was inappropriate for his age.
In a tone of voice, he said calmly:
"Besides, there will always be someone to fill the ecological niche vacated by the big households. Instead of letting the new rich, who don't know the world, use any means to complete primitive accumulation, it is better to keep the beaten old money, and they will look better after all."
While talking, he walked into the Yamen of the Weaving and Dyeing Bureau located east of Tianxin Bridge.
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Upon hearing that His Highness was coming, Gu Yuanchen, who had been reassigned as the head of the Weaving and Dyeing Bureau, hurried out to greet him.
"Get up." King Chu raised his hand and said with a pleasant smile: "I have come here and stopped by to have a look. How is it? Is everything going well?"
"Your Highness has already put the food to his mouth, how can there be any reason why things are not going well?" Gu Yuanchen smiled tiredly and gratifiedly:
"From last night to now, I have been surrounded by people. They are all here to build relationships with me and reminisce about old friendships."
"Haha, it feels good to be hot, right?"
"Hey, there are so many mixed flavors. It's really hard to see how the world is changing." Gu Yuanchen sighed.
"Isn't it better than 'there is no one in a hurry'?" King Chu smiled and sat down in the pavilion. The guards brought the food box and kettle. Gu Yuanchen quickly helped put out the snacks and made a cup of tea.
Boss Zhu has a very high sense of security and ordered his sons not to touch food provided by outsiders when outside the palace. They must bring their own food for entry.
At first, Lao Liu didn't take it seriously. He had to live in a hundred families, so it was okay. But after the Lu Zhonghe case, he finally knew that the old thief was not unfounded. Only then did he follow the rules honestly.
After His Highness had eaten a snack and drank two sips of tea, Gu Yuanchen reported:
"Those who come to see my subordinates, without exception, come to ask for orders."
"Give it to them." King Chu smiled and said, "Didn't we agree? Order one hundred thousand horses first and let them start work."
"One hundred thousand horses is not a problem, they can weave any more." Gu Yuanchen said with a bitter smile: "But the problem is that they don't want money, they just want food stamps. My subordinates don't have any in their hands..."
"That's it..." His Royal Highness the King of Chu never imagined that after he had solved all kinds of problems, he ended up getting stuck on the ticket.
"You make an IOU in the name of the Dyeing and Weaving Bureau, let them start working first, and then pay them after the food stamps are printed." He then ordered.
"Hey." Gu Yuanchen also meant the same thing, but it was always right to ask for instructions first.
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After drinking tea, Zhu Zhen followed Gu Yuanchen to the backyard of the Weaving and Dyeing Bureau.
But he didn't come to see silk weaving, but to see food stamps printed.
Suzhou was not only the center of the silk weaving industry of the Ming Dynasty, but also the center of the printing and publishing industry. With the handwriting of His Royal Highness the King of Chu, Gu Yuanchen was able to set up a production line from papermaking, engraving to printing without much effort.
But the problem is, no one has ever printed banknotes... So until now, these craftsmen haven't figured out how to print them.
So His Highness the King of Chu asked Gu Yuanchen to call them all over and hold a meeting with them on the spot.
After they kowtowed, Zhu Zhen said: "Let's talk about it. If you have any problems, I will solve them for you on the spot."
"Yes, Your Highness." The foreman said cautiously: "After some discussion, I feel that when printing food stamps, they must meet two requirements. First, they must be durable and not easily worn out; second, they must be anti-counterfeiting and not be used by others.
Forgery. I don’t know if what the villain said is right..."
"Hahaha." Zhu Zhen couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "Don't be so careful. Just say it, just like printing treasure banknotes, won't it be settled?"
"Hey, I don't dare to say such nonsense..." the craftsman said with a smile. Counterfeiting treasure banknotes will result in beheading.
"It doesn't matter, we are printing food stamps, what does it have to do with treasure banknotes?" Zhu Zhen waved his hand and said: "It's just a reference to the technology of printing banknotes. Don't have any psychological burden."
"Yes." The foreman then dared to say directly: "First of all, you can't use ordinary paper, you must use strong and durable paper, preferably the kind that is difficult for ordinary people to obtain. For example, in the Song Dynasty, Chupichuan paper was used to print banknotes.
This dynasty uses mulberry paper, which is soft and durable, not brittle or yellow, and has outstanding advantages."
"The formula of mulberry paper is top secret. Even if I know it, I can't tell you." Zhu Zhen said with a smile: "But mulberry paper is not so sensitive anymore, I can try to make it."
As he spoke, he said to Luo Guanzhong on the side: "Teacher Luo, issue the first task and offer a reward for the craftsmanship of Chupichuan paper."
"Yes." Under everyone's surprised gazes, Luo Guanzhong turned around expressionlessly and went out to send a message to the behind bars faction.
"It doesn't matter if you can't get the craftsmanship of Chupi Sichuan paper. How can a living person be choked to death by urinating?" His Royal Highness the King of Chu said to the craftsmen again: "You can use the paper that is closest to the requirements to print. Can it be thicker?
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"Then use porcelain blue paper." The foreman said, fearing that His Highness might not understand, he explained again, "It's the kind of paper used for book covers."
"Yes, that kind of paper is very good." Lao Liu smiled and nodded.
"If you use porcelain blue paper, you can also apply glue, powder, dye, wax, calender, sprinkle gold, and print on it..." After placing the paper, the craftsmen immediately became energetic and wanted to use all the techniques.
superior.
"You can also use micro-engraved text on food stamps. The micro-engraved text itself can prevent counterfeiting, and you can also deliberately engrave individual characters incorrectly, leaving the counterfeiters at a loss!"
"Miniature sculptures also have the same effect..."
"You can do this as you like, but you must do it quickly." Zhu Zhen listened to the craftsmen with great interest, and then ordered in a deep voice: "Within three days, I will see the sample tickets, and after five days, at least 10,000 will be printed.
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"Your Highness, it's difficult to work in such a hurry and it's not conducive to anti-counterfeiting." The foreman was puzzled.
"Just do your best." Zhu Zhen waved his hand and said: "I can't rely on you to prevent counterfeiting. I have other means!"
