Chapter 1624 The canned food is going to be changed into new clothes
Tokyo Bianliang!
After the much-anticipated currency issuance meeting, the latest currencies were put on the shelves. At the same time, as a large amount of currencies poured into the market, the value of the currencies began to fall.
This is a great thing for the entire economic environment, especially for the country, because people have sufficient money in their hands, their purchasing power has increased, and the entire domestic economy is functioning. The situation is great.
"Take your time, take your time, don't be in a hurry. There are fifteen million coins. Everyone has a share. If you can't exchange it today, you can come back tomorrow. Don't be so anxious."
I saw crowds of people in front of the largest agricultural bureau in Bianliang, Tokyo. There was no end to the long queue, which almost reached the outside of the city. Every citizen was carrying a bunch of iron money.
There were even a lot of people lining up pushing tin coins, pushing wooden carts, and the wooden carts were all filled with iron coins, tin coins, big coins and small coins piled up like mountains.
I also saw many people coming out of it, holding a pile of copper coins in their arms, and they were all jumping for joy.
Since that issuance meeting, iron money and tin money have been abolished and have no legal effect. At the same time, the door to currency exchange has been opened. People can use iron money and tin money to exchange for corresponding copper coins. This is also the currency issuance.
a main means.
You must know that since the failure of the Xining Reform, iron money and tin money are inferior currencies. Many merchants do not accept this kind of money. The value is too small. To buy steamed buns, you have to carry a sack on your back. This is obviously a kind of unfair currency.
Reasonable currency, the money was almost rusting when it was piled there. As soon as the court opened this door, the people couldn't wait to take out the iron coins and tin coins at home and ran here to exchange them for copper coins.
Although the court recycled iron and tin based on the price before the currency was issued, in theory the court made a profit, and everyone knew it, but the people were very satisfied when the court could do this, because if they sold the scrap directly
Iron is even cheaper because there is a remanufacturing fee. Although the value of currency has been falling, iron and tin are also falling.
Moreover, except for the imperial court, no big businessman has purchased so much iron and tin on such a large scale. This can also be said to be the only way for the people to exchange, and the security is extremely high.
In the Agricultural Bureau, both the front hall and the backyard are filled with a long table, and people are standing in front of the long table. In an open space in the corner, there are only two coins of iron and tin piled up like a mountain. At a glance, there are about
There are more than ten seats, each one is about 10 feet tall. It is so spectacular, considering that it is not yet noon.
Suddenly, a group of gorgeously dressed people walked in.
"The Privy Council is here, the Privy Council is here."
"Common people see the Privy Envoy."
The person who came was none other than Li Qi, and beside him stood a handsome young master. This man was none other than Zhao Kai, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.
This issuance of currency is not a trivial matter. Although the issuance meeting was successful, it is still unknown how the people think of this issuance of currency. And Zhao Kai is not a peaceful emperor. He hopes to be able to patrol incognito often. See
See how the people live, and see if what you heard from the ministers is the same as what you saw with your own eyes.
He had only one purpose for leaving the palace today, which was to observe the currency exchange.
It's just that the people only knew Li Qi and didn't know that the person next to him was the emperor. When they saw Li Qi coming, they all saluted, which showed that Li Qi, the Prime Minister, was not in vain.
Li Qi smiled and nodded, letting them continue. Then he and Zhao Kai looked around and found a few people to ask. Without exception, the people were very happy. They really hated the iron money and tin money.
, out of sight is pure.
After a round of inspection, Zhao Kai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that everything was going very smoothly. He came to the edge, looked at the piles of iron mountains in front of him, and sighed: "Li Qi, you know, after I took the throne,
When I started thinking about money seriously, I hated these coins, iron money and tin money. I really didn't know why such a bad idea was adopted.
But after listening to your suggestions, I began to understand that this is just a helpless move. If there is a lot of money and miscellaneous money, it is better than nothing. Although this is a derogatory term, at least I am trying to find a way.
Don’t turn a blind eye.”
Li Qi nodded and said: "The emperor is right, but the most important thing is not to make up for it, but because the imperial court does not give up copper coins. Whether it is iron coins or tin coins, they are all launched to rescue copper coins. I heard that the imperial court does not want to give up copper coins.
In order to consolidate the position of copper, many silver and gold mines have also been closed."
Zhao Kai smiled bitterly and said: "Are you still worried that my will is not strong enough? After all, the Song Dynasty is very rich in copper mines, and gold and silver are somewhat dwarfed. If copper is used as the main currency, if the court runs out of money,
Just mint coins."
It's good that you know. Li Qi didn't say anything: "How dare you, how dare you."
Zhao Kai said: "If the people are prosperous, the country will be prosperous. I have never forgotten this economic philosophy of yours, and I have kept it in mind. How could I oppose a suggestion that is beneficial to the people? Moreover, the imperial court is not bad now with trade.
Money, in fact, you have already thought of this step in your mind. It’s just that the court was very short of money at that time. Now is the time, so you said it. Isn’t this all part of your plan? No one has a better vision in this regard than you.
Take a longer-term view.”
"Young Master Zhao has given you the award."
Zhao Kai smiled softly and suddenly pointed his hand forward and said: "It is these iron and tin that make me very troubled. What should I do with these coins?"
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said with a sly smile: "If the emperor doesn't like it too much, you can sell the excess to me at Zuixianju. Is this the price? Haha, at most I can only give you a small fee and shipping fee.
If it's more, I won't be able to afford it."
Zhao Kai was stunned when he heard this and said, "What do you want these for?"
Li Qiqian laughed a few times and said: "Small business is not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning."
A small business? You want so much iron and tin in one breath, so it’s not considered a small business! Zhao Kai said with a smile but not a smile: “It seems that you are really rich in Zuixianju, so this can be considered a small business.
"
Li Qi smiled and said nothing.
Zhao Kai glanced at him and said, "You can't even tell me."
You are really ignorant. How can you talk about this business secret? If you were not the emperor, I would have slapped you in the face. You don't understand.
But the problem is that the person in front of you is the emperor. If the emperor asks you and you still don’t say anything, then you are deliberately looking for trouble. But Master Li is not an ordinary person. He still wants to fight for it, and hehe said: "Mr. Zhao, this
But it’s my Zuixianju’s business secret---.”
Zhao Kai said directly: "Isn't the Wushuang under heaven the secret of your Zuixianju? I have never asked you for any details. I just want to know why you bought so much tin and iron? Humph, you have to understand this
Iron can be used to make weapons. Even if I don't ask you, as long as people know that you are purchasing iron and tin in large quantities, someone will definitely read your book and accuse you of plotting rebellion."
Li Qi said fearfully: "It's not that serious."
"If you don't believe it, forget it, let's just wait and see."
After Zhao Kai finished speaking, he prepared to leave.
I can't explain why I let you go. Li Qi hurriedly stopped Zhao Kai and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhao, you should know who I am. I am a person who is willing to share with everyone.
Especially Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zhao, if you want to know anything, I will definitely tell you everything."
Zhao Kai hummed: "I just know you too well. You said it yourself, I didn't force you."
They are all plotting to rebel, and this is not considered cowardly! Li Qi cursed in his heart, but said: "Mr. Zhao, please come with me."
The two left the Agriculture Bureau and came to Li Qi's mansion. Because Zhao Kai didn't want to disturb Li Qi's family, Li Qi quietly took Zhao Kai to his study. In fact, he didn't read, so this study was his job.
room.
Although I don’t read, there are quite a lot of books in the study room. There are two large bookcases filled with books.
Zhao Kai was shocked and said, "I didn't expect you to be well-read!"
Li Qi was stunned and said with a smile: "I haven't touched this book at all. I just pretended to show off my knowledge. After all, I am also a Privy Councilor. I don't have many books at home. Isn't this an insult to your view, Your Majesty?"
But my wife comes here to read when she is bored."
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "You are quite honest."
"Oh, Your Majesty, I didn't expect you to discover my biggest shortcoming."
"Okay, okay."
Zhao Kai waved his hand and said: "Stop talking nonsense, what is the purpose of bringing me here."
Sweat! Is this nonsense? I have told you my weaknesses. What kind of trust is this? Li Qi muttered to himself, but said: "Your Majesty, wait a moment." As he said that, he walked to the innermost bookshelf.
In front of Zhao Kai, he took down all the books on the top floor, took out a wooden box from inside, patted the dust on it, then walked to Zhao Kai, put the wooden box down, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the secret is here.
in."
With that said, he opened the wooden box.
Zhao Kai took a closer look and saw a set of tableware, a plate, and a pair of knives and forks placed inside. If there was a steak there, maybe he would really think that Li Qi had brought him to eat, but
Taking a closer look, he saw that this set of tableware was silvery white, shiny, and looked very smooth and special. He suddenly asked in surprise: "Is this made of silver?"
"Your Majesty, I am very frugal and have never been extravagant or wasteful, let alone using gold and silver to make dishes and chopsticks." Li Qi said and continued: "Your Majesty, you can touch and see."
Zhao Kai picked up the knife and fork. As soon as he touched it, he knew it was not made of silver and asked, "Is it made of tin?"
These days, bowls and chopsticks are already made of tin.
Li Qi smiled and said: "The emperor was only half right. In fact, this is a new type of iron made by fusing tin and steel together and smelting it. It is called tinplate."
"Tinplate?"
Zhao Kai was slightly startled.
Li Qi chuckled and said: "The benefits of this tinplate are not many. It is not easy to rust and has good sealing properties. The food can be stored in it for a long time. I specially prepared it for canning and made it with this tinplate."
The shelf life of canned food can be extended by at least one or two years.”
In fact, since the cans came out, he has been fantasizing about owning tinplate, and has been secretly researching it. In fact, he had already made it half a year ago, but he had to wait for a good time, and now is the best time, because now iron
, tin is cheap and very concentrated, making it easier to purchase and save money.
Of course, the use of tinplate is by no means limited to this. Li Qi only said one-sidedly, but this is also in line with Li Qi's character. Everything must be sustainable, and the same is true for Awakening.
"A year or two?"
Zhao Kai looked shocked. Canned food has now become a must-have item for the military. It has also brought a lot of benefits to people's lives. Its popularity is far unparalleled in the world. It can be said to be synonymous with the Song Dynasty. If it is still
If it can be extended for one or two years, the sales scope will be much wider.
Li Qi continued: "In addition to canned food, other foods can be preserved, such as dried meat, Li Qi biscuits, etc. More importantly, nowadays rich people like to use silver to make bowls and chopsticks, but in terms of nobility and good-looking
There is also practicality. This silver plate is far inferior to this tinplate. I can guarantee that once the tinplate and glass become popular, those wealthy people will definitely abandon the silver plate. This will also free up most of the existing silver.
Become currency exclusive.”
Zhao Kai smiled when he heard this and looked sideways at Li Qi without saying a word.
Li Qi said cautiously: "Your Majesty, when you look at Wei Chen like this, Wei Chen is a little scared."
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "It turns out that I have been busy for so long, all for you! No wonder you repeatedly suggested exchanging tin and iron as a way to put in new currency.
I bet you are planning this."
Li Qi said depressedly: "Your Majesty, how can you think like this? I have a pure heart."
"Don't do this. Your tinplate has been waiting for a long time, and it has arrived at this time. You dare to say that you have no selfish motives at all." Zhao Kai snorted and said: "Now the imperial court is hoarding a large amount of tin.
, Iron, I am worried about not knowing what to do with it, if you collect it now, the price will be very cheap."
Day. I really shouldn’t teach you how to do business. Li Qiqian laughed a few times and said: "This is just a casual move by a humble minister. This is a completely win-win situation."
"Win-wins come in big or small ways."
Zhao Kai said: "You are taking the tin plate to compare with the silver plate, the profit can be imagined."
The more he talked, the angrier he became, and he snorted: "I said you are really treacherous. Just now, you actually wanted me to sell it to you at the original price. At most, I would charge you a small fee. How much do you have to earn? You can't do business without treachery.
It’s your kind of person, you are treating me like a monkey, it’s really unreasonable.”
I knew I shouldn't tell you. Li Qidao: "Your Majesty, in business, any businessman will take advantage of the low price. This is a business principle, and I have never said that honest people can do big business."
Zhao Kai said: "But you can't rape me. If this spreads out, everyone in the world will laugh at me. Besides, you left some for me anyway, and you still want to keep it to yourself."
"This is just a habitual thinking of businessmen. Wei Chen didn't think that much at the time."
"I don't know about others, but you, Li Qizhen, don't know about it? You are very cautious in everything you do and consider everything carefully. Did you not expect that you clearly want to take advantage of the situation?"
So what, if you were not the emperor, I would have to trick you to death for this deal. Li Qi pursed his lips and said aggrievedly: "Then what do you want to do, Your Majesty?"
Zhao Kai coughed slightly and said: "The old rule is that when the raw materials are provided to the court, we will share the profits afterwards."
He knew that this was the case. This deal was really impossible. Li Qi said: "I'll pay for the raw materials. I'll pay you three. What do you think?"
"No need to talk!"
Zhao Kai said: "Once your tinplate comes out, the cost of raw materials doesn't matter. It's still 70-30%. I'm 70% and you are 30%."
Li Qi let out a cry and said: "Your Majesty, I'm going to take advantage of the situation. You've done more tricks than me. At most, I have to support a group of craftsmen. The remuneration of my craftsmen is not low. If it's 30%, what else will I earn?"
"
Zhao Kai sighed and said: "I don't like bargaining, June 4th, I am six and you are four. You also know that the imperial court has recently built a hospital and a college, and the second hospital also needs a lot of money---.
"
Sweat! This guy has understood my psychology correctly. I really can't be too noble in my life. I care about the people, so I am really tired of living. Li Qi didn't wait for him to speak, and said: "Okay, okay,
June 4th is June 4th, Your Majesty, I have something to say that makes me feel uncomfortable in my heart. If there is anything wrong, Your Majesty, can you please forgive me?"
Seeing that Li Qi agreed, Zhao Kai was in a good mood and said with a smile: "Tell me."
Li Qidao: "Your Majesty, can you take a longer view and stop staring at me? Is it easy for me to do business with a small business? You will pay 70 to 80 percent of the glass in one go. What about the tinplate?"
If we ask for 60%, if we continue like this, we will lose the motivation to create."
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "Actually, I don't want to, but the question is, are you doing a small business? Everyone outside said that you can't go wrong by following the Golden Knife Chef King in this business. I won't keep an eye on you.
How can I get rich? You still have the nerve to cry about poverty in front of me. I am much poorer than you. As a minister, you should share your worries for the king. Why not help me? Besides, you can get it easily without me.
There are so many raw materials, and there is an endless supply. I want you to pay 60%, and I will definitely not take advantage of you."
I bet I took advantage of you. Li Qi gritted his teeth with hatred and said, "Your Majesty, I, the Song Dynasty, will definitely be extremely rich under your rule."
Zhao Kai made a sound and said: "How do you say this?"
Li Qi said angrily: "What kind of emperor there is, there are what kind of subjects."
Zhao Kai didn't understand his sarcasm, he laughed and said: "You have a good saying, how can a businessman not be scolded? I will have to rely on businessmen to maintain the currency of the Song Dynasty in the future.
In terms of supply and demand, I can naturally be considered a businessman. Following your auspicious words, I hope that I, the Song Dynasty, can become rich as soon as possible."
This guy's face is really getting thicker and thicker. Li Qi's teeth were itching with hatred, and he was so angry that he had the urge to hit people. He said: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen remembers those two times when you had an impulse towards Wei Chen."
I have always been worried about you, but Wei Chen is also uneasy in his heart. Otherwise, let’s put an end to it now."
Zhao Kai was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "You want to use force with me?"
Let me ask you, are you surprised? Li Qi smiled and said: "How dare Wei Chen think like this? Wei Chen has always been loyal to the emperor. Isn't this what you have always thought about, the emperor? A minister should be regarded as a king."
Do you want to share your worries?" I thought, now that I am angry, if I start a fight, my fighting power will be doubled. I don't know now, but when will it happen again?
Zhao Kai was very happy to be able to make Li Qi so angry. This is not easy to do. Generally, only Master Li can make people angry. Very few people can make Master Li angry. He said: "I really want to teach you a lesson."
I’ll let you know how powerful I am, but now is not the time, so don’t worry, you won’t be short of me in this competition.”
What a fool! Li Qi cursed secretly and was about to speak when the guard outside the door suddenly said: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from Tubo."
ps: Today is New Year’s Eve, and there are still a lot of things I haven’t done at home. I have to help my mother do some things, so I can only write one chapter today, but there are a lot of words. I hope you can understand me. r1152