There is no doubt that paper money is definitely a good thing.
If paper money can be issued smoothly, although the problem of money shortage cannot be completely solved, it can at least solve most of it.
However, the issuance of banknotes requires objective conditions.
The first is the issue of demand!
Compared with traditional currencies, banknotes themselves have no value. They are just a type of credit currency.
Looking at the current situation, the vast majority of people cannot accept the existence of banknotes.
Ordinary people are very realistic. Gold, silver, copper and iron have their own value, they are visible and tangible.
What are banknotes?
When acknowledged, it is valuable contract currency.
If you don’t admit it, it’s just a piece of waste paper!
Therefore, it is almost impossible for the people of the Song Dynasty to accept paper money and recognize its value.
Those who truly recognize and accept it are businessmen engaged in bulk commodity trading.
As long as Jiaozi can be exchanged, businessmen will definitely vote with their feet.
Therefore, even if Jiaozi is promoted today, it can only be circulated within specific circles.
Jiaozi does not yet have the conditions for large-scale issuance.
Of course, the fact that it does not meet the conditions for large-scale issuance does not mean that Li Jie is not optimistic about Jiaozi.
On the contrary, he not only attaches great importance to it, but also thinks highly of it.
From physical currency to credit currency, it is a big leap. Even if the change takes a slower time, it is acceptable.
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The next day.
An edict was issued from Zhongshu, instructing Xue Tian, the magistrate of Yizhou, and Zhang Ruogu, the transshipment envoy of Yizhou Road, to examine the current status of Jiaozi's issuance.
Xue Tian was the one who suggested that the imperial court formally establish Jiao Ziwu. (It existed before, but the official did not rectify its name. It was more based on the official's own prestige that he presided over the issuance.)
At the beginning of the year, Xue Tian was transferred from Kaifeng magistrate to Yizhou magistrate. After taking office, Xuetian felt that the money shortage in Yizhou had reached a point that had to be solved.
To what extent exactly?
To buy a piece of cloth, you need to carry dozens of kilograms of iron money!
(PS: Do you have a sense of déjà vu with golden yuan coupons?)
As we all know, the collapse of the monetary system is often the source of unrest. If the current situation in Yizhou is not alleviated in time, the next "Wang Xiaobo Uprising" may be just around the corner.
Political Hall.
"Xiang Ding, please stay."
During the lunch break, Wang Zeng ignored the unexpected looks from others and directly stopped Ding Wei who was about to go home.
"Prince Prime Minister?"
Seeing Wang Zeng behind him, Ding Wei felt surprised.
what's going on?
Wang Zeng took the initiative to find him?
And in full view of everyone?
Did he drink too much?
"Does Prime Minister Ding have some free time?"
idle?
Ding said that he really has no time now. If the problems at home are not solved, he will not have peace of mind.
However, in view of Wang Zeng's abnormal behavior, he felt it was necessary to see what medicine was sold in Wang Zeng's gourd.
"De Kong, does Mr. Wang have something to discuss with you?"
"Yes."
Wang Zeng nodded and extended his hand to guide him.
"Prime Minister Ding, can you and I move to the meeting hall?"
Ding Wei nodded slightly, moved his steps, and followed Wang Zeng towards the meeting hall.
After the two left, the scene immediately exploded.
Prime Minister Wang and Prime Minister Ding actually communicated alone?
Could it be that the sky is about to change?
On the other side, neither Wang Zeng nor Ding Wei had time to deal with the rumors.
Upon arriving at the meeting hall, Wang Zeng went straight to the point.
"Prime Minister Ding, what does Prime Minister Ding think of the edict signed by the officials today?"
"Hand over the sub-committee?"
Ding Wei raised his eyebrows and said proudly.
Seeing Wang Zeng's look of asking for advice, Ding Wei was not only proud on his face, but also proud in his heart.
He had served as an official in Shu for several years. He not only understood the money shortage in Shu, but also conducted investigations.
In the eyes of financial experts like Ding Wei, Jiaozi is a good thing.
Different from copper coins and iron coins, discovering copper coins and iron coins requires not only mining, but also smelting and a series of processes.
There is no need to do this when issuing Jiaozi, as long as the anti-counterfeiting and acceptance work is done well.
In addition, Jiaozi can also perform super hair to a certain extent.
Because most of the people who are in urgent need of payment are merchants, as long as the acceptance issue is guaranteed, the merchants will not conduct large-scale exchanges.
After all, copper coins and iron coins are inconvenient to carry, and there is also a risk of being robbed during transportation.
(PS: The concept of reserves actually existed at that time, but the name was different, but the meaning was similar.
The Song Dynasty had a principal system for issuing official jiaozi, and considering wear and tear and anti-counterfeiting issues, the circulation period of jiaozi was also stipulated)
"Exactly."
Wang Zeng didn't seem to notice Ding Wei's pride and continued.
"For the sake of the country's overall plans, I also hope that Prime Minister Ding can put aside his past grudges. The harm caused by this friendship will cause endless disasters and should not occur."
"The Prime Minister should tell the officials this."
Ding Wei smiled and shook his head. He felt that Wang Zeng was a little confused about the situation.
Who are the officials?
One word is the law of the world!
Even the imperial edict to examine Jiaozi was issued, which shows that the officials clearly intended to establish Jiaozi affairs.
Otherwise, there is absolutely no need for the officials to issue such an edict.
As a result, Wang Zeng wanted to buck the trend.
This doesn’t mean that you don’t understand the situation. What does it mean?
The advantages of Jiaozi are obvious, and similarly, the shortcomings are also obvious.
Trust is difficult to establish, but it collapses in an instant.
Due to the great talents and broad strategies of the Guan family, a series of restrictions will inevitably be placed on Jiaozi. But if the Guan family can do this, can the Guan family after the Guan family remain the same as in the past?
If you fail to strictly abide by the regulations, Jiaozi is indeed a recipe for endless disaster.
However, these are not things that Ding Wei should consider.
Future generations will be blessed. He just wants to live in the present. At present, his difficulties have not been overcome. How can he worry about what will happen after his death?
After hearing Ding Wei's reply, Wang Zeng couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Different ways don’t work together!
He shouldn't have any illusions about Ding Wei!
Instead of having unrealistic illusions about Ding Wei, it is better to look to Xue Tian.
In the second year of Dazhong Xiangfu (1009), the famous Zhongnan Mountain hermit Zang Fang returned to Zhongnan.
Zhenzong attached great importance to Zhongfang, and specially held a banquet to see Zhongfang off. Not only that, Zhenzong also ordered the courtiers who attended the banquet to make gifts to Zhongfang.
In this "proposal composition", Chao Jiong, Yang Yi, and Wang Zeng were rated excellent by Zhenzong. The three of them copied the poems in person and sent them to Zhongfang.
Because of this incident, Wang Zeng and Zhong Fang were somewhat in love.
Xue Tian, the current magistrate of Yizhou, happened to be a student of the hermit Zhongfang when he was young.
Wang Zeng didn't know if Xue Tian would recognize the incense and passion, so he licked his face and went to Ding Wei first.
As a result, there were no surprises.
Ding said that he was still that "treacherous" person who put his future first, and he had no responsibilities that a scholar-official should have!
After a while, Ding Wei chuckled and held his hand casually.
"I still have important matters. If the King has nothing else to do, I will leave first."
After saying this, Ding Wei walked straight away without waiting for Wang Zeng's response.