Nowadays, there are many kinds of coins in the world. What Dou Jiande issued is Xia Wuzhu, a kind of copper coin that is rougher and more fragile than Daye white money. It is popular in Hebei and Shandong.
People don't like to use it very much, and the most used one is the five-baht coin from the founding emperor of the former Sui Dynasty. To be honest, if Yang Jian had not given birth to a son like Yang Guang, it should be comparable to any of the founding emperors without any inferiority.
Xiao Xian is much smarter than Dou Jiande. After all, there are many political talents gathered there.
They collected Daye's white money and remelted it into the Kaihuang Five Baht. The quality was definitely a lot worse, but the style was the same as the Kaihuang Five Baht, so people in the south were fooled into using it.
Not to mention, it is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive than reissuing money, and the cost is also extremely low. However, this winter, Xiao Xian felt that all the heroes in the world were about to surrender before him, so he started tinkering with his Liang Wuzhu.
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As for other princes, none of them had the interest or strength to issue new money. At this time, many places began to conduct barter transactions. It can be seen that the war caused a huge setback in the economy.
The small copper coins of Jin were made under the personal supervision of He Chou and took two or three years to make. They are simple in style, tough in texture, and not easy to wear and tear. They are slightly smaller than the five-baht coin and about half lighter. Simple conversion relationship between decimals
It also makes it easier to be recognized by people.
This is a typical manifestation of the collective efforts of Jin Dynasty under Li Po's governance. A standard coin appeared that was easier to circulate and better to use than the Kaihuang five baht.
In addition, there is "Jin Silver", a silver coin similar to copper coins. It is also a fairly new and innovative move in the Central Plains region. In the long run, it even provides conditions for gold and silver to enter the circulation link.
This issue has been discussed in various provinces for some time. The controversy is much smaller than the establishment of Zhechongfu. Officials in each province like this small Kaiyuan Tongbao copper coin.
Li Po's intention was very clear. Unlike Dou Jiande and Xiao Xian, he issued new money while simultaneously recalling old money on a large scale, so that new money could completely replace the old money as soon as possible.
It is said that money can communicate with gods. A unified currency system, like a unified writing system, is part of the process of gaining legitimacy. As long as people recognize the new money, they almost recognize the legitimacy of this regime.
This is particularly evident on the ground in Jin, and presumably also in Kansai. For example, officials from Kansai have little resistance to new money, which is a good start.
At this time, Yang Gongren and Wang Ze, who came late due to something else, were already seated. Whether it was setting up Zhechong Mansion or issuing new money, it had little to do with them. It was just part of their official career to participate in the imperial government.
Not much has been said about the coin, because there is no controversy. Only Su Quan, the Minister of Household Affairs, gave a relatively detailed lecture on this, which was probably to popularize the production process of this coin, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.
There are not many shortcomings of new money. The biggest one is that there is a big difference in weight between it and five-baht money, which may make people worry that it is not heavy enough, causing them to suffer losses, etc.
As a result, there were some difficulties in how to exchange the five-baht coins. Therefore, reality also forced that after the new money was issued, all the old money must be recovered, otherwise there would be a lot of trouble in the currency circulation.
These shortcomings and difficulties are still within the acceptable range, so after Su Dan finished speaking, everyone quickly reached a consensus and prepared to issue an edict as soon as the weather gets warmer next spring to start the war.
Jin also issued new money.
Next, there was the reform of land tax, some changes in laws, and some personnel appointments. It took a day to pass each issue or send it back to the provinces for discussion. Since people arrived relatively neatly, the issues came one after another.
One, everyone at this Umrah meeting had a very fulfilling life.
At the same time, this is also the first important court meeting in winter. It is basically a summary of the political and military affairs of this year and discussion and discussion of what to do in the coming year.
Wang Ze revised the Sui Code and incorporated the standards for collecting land taxes from nobles into the law. This time he also clearly stated it. This kind of measure was almost impossible to pass in peacetime, which touched the most fundamental interests of the noble group.
But now it is full of helplessness. The emperor told everyone to tide over the difficulties and wait until the world is peaceful before we change. Now that everyone has contributed, after the world is unified, will I forget your contribution?
If everyone is thinking about this small profit now, what else can they expect from you?
The common people are hungry and want to rebel and flee. The government soldiers are hungry and unwilling to fight for you. They even rise up like the common people. This all happened not long ago, or is happening now. Isn’t it enough to make people sad?
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The general meaning is that special treatment is given in special times. When the world is at peace, we can discuss and modify it. It is full of the intention of boiling the frog in warm water.
There is not much resistance to its implementation in Jin. In Kansai, there are more powerful clans, but it is not clear whether it will encounter great resistance.
Nothing can be seen in this kind of umrah meeting. The reason for bringing it up in winter is to give everyone time to digest it. After discussing it in each province, the importance will be known when the news spreads.
Li Po was not too worried. Just like setting up a school in Zhechong Mansion before, it was a project that had to be implemented despite resistance. Today, when the population is greatly reduced, if a certain amount of taxes cannot be collected from the nobles, then there will be no need for it.
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These are just appetizers. When the time is right, starting the subject and getting a degree will be the highlight.
In the evening, Li Po did not let his ministers leave. He also invited several generals who were staying in the capital and held a banquet in Liangyi Hall to entertain these important ministers.
Fortunately, under Li Po's rule, there were no big mouths like He Ruobi and Liu Wenjing, and there were no princes. Due to the dispute between the kings of Qin, there were many official vacancies, so there was no need for everyone to fight for them, so everyone talked at the banquet, and there was a harmonious scene between the monarch and his ministers.
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Everyone came to flatter him one by one, using words carefully and using new tricks, which made Li Po very happy. In addition, the dishes in the palace became more and more to his taste, so he drank a few more glasses.
Tea is the purifier of troubles, and wine is the king of forgetfulness. This is Li Poxin's new insight. However, if you want to be a person who purifies troubles and forgets worries, you can't do it by drinking tea and alcohol.
The people attending this banquet were all the top people under his rule. Even if he was the emperor, he would not dare to indulge in any wantonness. When he spoke, he had to think about it three times in his mind before speaking.
The emperor is like this, let alone his ministers, so they drink in moderation. They talk more about interesting things about the government and the public, and less about serious things. The time is a little longer. Everyone's personality, talent, quick thinking, whether the IQ is online, etc. all matter.
Separated into layers.
Those who talk incessantly and look forward may not necessarily be very clever, and those who are taciturn and gloomy may not be the same...
Li Po looked at everyone with a smile, and everyone was also observing the emperor all the time. This is the rhythm of banquets with important officials in the palace. If anyone takes it lightly, don't complain when your body and head are in a different place in the future.
The situation is different like the Banquet of Beasts held by Li Yuan. It was a banquet set by the king to please himself, and the people at the banquet were all "celebrities" in the capital. In terms of seriousness, it cannot be compared with Li Po's place.
Li Yuan came from a serious noble family and liked to enjoy himself. After being emperor for several years, he still did not change his original intention. In today's chaotic world, it is somewhat inappropriate.
Winter nights are coming quickly, and it is quite boring to eat, drink, and not be accompanied by singing and dancing.
But if you ask the people attending the meeting if they think so, you will definitely get a negative answer. Everyone wants to participate more often, because the emperor is diligent in government affairs and rarely meets with his ministers, so come to the palace to participate.
Opportunities for banquets will become more and more precious.
Before the palace door was locked, everyone said goodbye and left. Li Po was also a little tired and wandered to Qingning Palace to talk to his mother-in-law.
This kind of small court meeting lasted for three days in a row, sorting out all the major things to be done next year, and there were more memorials before the emperor's case.
The ministers all want to take this opportunity to make more comments. It would be best if it could be discussed at this small court meeting, because it would also prove that what you are reporting is very important, and most of the emperor and his colleagues think it is feasible.
The merits of the courtiers are among them, which are different from military merits and not so clear-cut, but accumulated over time, it is your qualifications for government.
One day you are promoted and become prime minister. Looking back, everything you reported was not in vain. The emperor will see it, and your colleagues will also see it.
After a few days of busy work, Li Po finally relaxed a little. The emperor's life in winter was much better than before, and there was nothing urgent to do.
The war in central Shu was progressing fairly smoothly, because there were no famous generals like Jiang Wei stationed on the side to deal with him specifically, so Zhang Lun and Yuwen Huo successfully reunited in Miangu and were preparing to attack Jianmen.
The resistance in the counties in central Shu was not fierce, and there was no decisive battle between large armies. It was just that the weather and roads were so bad that Zhang Lun's troops suffered a lot just by marching all the way.
Although there was no fierce fighting along the way, they experienced countless harassments, which gave Zhang Lun and his generals a very bad impression. The people in Shu were already crazy about poverty. When they saw the army passing by, they would go down the mountain to rob them.
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Therefore, Li Jing's role was highlighted. It was he who suggested that before entering Shu, he should be well prepared before raising troops to make the losses of the army bearable. Otherwise, the entry into Shu would probably be a lesson in failure.
Yuwen Huo's tribe did not stay in Hanzhong, leaving only 5,000 troops. They ordered the tribes' surrender troops to cooperate with them in cleaning up the surrounding counties and opening up the road to Longyou. Then they led the main force of the army to lightly capture Bailao Pass and march south to Mian.
Gu, and the exhausted Zhang Lunbu joined together.