Anyway, to the Tang Dynasty, Liuqiu was just a barbaric island in a remote place, and not many people would care about it.
He was also deeply influenced by another time and space, so he would look at Liu Qiu from time to time.
However, thinking of India, Li Xuan still felt that he needed to emphasize it again.
"Your Majesty, there is also a lot of gold in Tianzhu!"
"Cianzhu?"
At this time, the attention of Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others shifted to Tianzhu Kingdom.
"Tianzhu is relatively close to Linyi. When our Tang Dynasty fleet goes to Linyi again, we can take it with us to Tianzhu to check it out!"
"Everything is decided by His Majesty!"
Li Xuan said quietly.
Anyway, according to his information, in the past few years, the prestige of the Tang Dynasty fleet in Linyi Kingdom has far exceeded that of King Linyi, and it can be regarded as the overlord of Linyi Kingdom!
I believe that in a few years, if nothing unexpected happens, the Tang Dynasty will set up the Linyi Dudufu in Linyi Kingdom.
At that time, all the kings of Linyi need to do is move to Chang'an City, and Linyi will completely become the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
After all, as long as they grow some rice grains at will, Datang will exchange them for a large amount of silk, glass, beef jerky, refined salt... each of their own exquisite luxuries.
The barbarians in Linyi are living more and more comfortably now!
Afterwards, after another discussion, Li Shimin took Fang Xuanling and others and left with satisfaction!
The next day.
Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, proposed at the court meeting that silver and gold should be used as money to purchase items.
The left servant of the Minister of the Tang Dynasty shot Fang Xuanling, the right servant of the Minister shot Du Ruhui, Sun Wuji, the Duke of Qi, Cheng Zhijie, the Duke of Su, and others all agreed one after another.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty still don't understand this, and His Majesty has already discussed it with several important ministers of the Tang Dynasty.
In addition, every family basically has some stored gold and silver nuggets.
Therefore, people from all the aristocratic families also agreed.
At the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan abolished the five baht coins of the former Sui Dynasty and used Kaiyuan Tongbao. Each coin weighed two baht and four taels. Ten coins weighed almost one tael, and a regular coin weighed six kilograms and four taels.
Therefore, some caravans originally needed to carry 20,000 kilograms of copper coins, but they needed to carry 128,000 kilograms of copper coins.
Just carrying copper coins would require the use of more than a hundred horse-drawn carriages.
And if you exchange 20,000 copper coins for silver, you only need 2,000 jins of silver, and at most three carriages are enough.
If you exchange it for gold, it will be even easier. Twenty thousand guan of money only requires two hundred kilograms of gold, and a small wooden box is enough!
Therefore, as the news spread throughout the Tang Dynasty that gold and silver could be used as coins to purchase goods and could be exchanged for copper coins, all the aristocratic families and merchants were overjoyed.
However, because the King of Jin liked gold, most merchants and aristocratic families preferred to trade gold more than silver.
The crisis of Datang Banks in remote cities such as Shunzhou, Liangzhou, Qingzhou, and Fuzhou was immediately relieved by more than half.
Since there was not much gold and silver in the Tang Dynasty, most caravans in Chang'an City, Bingzhou, and Luoyang, the bustling cities in the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty, still used gold and silver to trade.
Even when some aristocratic families trade with each other, they are no longer too lazy to go to the bank to withdraw money and then deposit money. In many cases, they have begun to take the deposit receipt and transfer the deposit receipt directly in the bank.
Half a month later.
Li Shimin took Li Xiaogong, Fang Xuanling and others to Lijiazhuang again.
"Wonderful!"
Looking at the banknotes that Li Wei took out from the small wooden box in his arms, Li Xuan's eyes lit up and he subconsciously praised them.
This time the banknotes are more exquisite than the last one, especially the golden dragon-shaped graphics around the banknotes, as well as the dragon pattern on the crown suit worn by Li Shimin in the banknotes, with dragon scales and claws, and dragons on them.
The eyes, as well as the dragon's horns, every detail is clearly visible!
Being able to engrave such a pattern on such a small piece of paper is already considered the ceiling of this era! Unless it takes a lifetime, otherwise in this kind of information lag, every craftsman still protects his own craft.
In that era, it was simply impossible to counterfeit identical banknotes!
Li Xuan couldn't guarantee whether Letai would be able to counterfeit such banknotes within five years!
Li Shimin smiled proudly, "Xuanba, how about this banknote?"
"Your Majesty, this is so ingenious that no one should be able to imitate it!"
Li Xuan said truthfully.
"That's good!"
Li Shimin was also very happy to receive Li Xuan's sincere recognition.
"When 100,000 banknotes are introduced from the Sutra Workshop, I will announce to the world that banknotes will be implemented. At the same time, banknotes will be distributed in the banks of all states in the Tang Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, when the announcement is made, another edict should be issued. Anyone who dares to counterfeit banknotes will be found guilty of treason and will be punished by the nine tribes!"
Li Xuan said coldly.
Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but glance at Li Xuan in surprise.
"Can!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Xuan bowed his hands and saluted, then thought of something and said again: "Your Majesty, I wonder if your Majesty can you exchange some for me after the first batch of banknotes are engraved?"
"Um?"
Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, with a look of surprise on his face.
"Xuanba, what do you want the banknotes for?"
“Collect and play!”
Li Xuan chuckled lightly and said: "Your Majesty, this kind of banknote is the first batch of banknotes issued during your Majesty's reign. This banknote is not only exquisite, but also of great significance.
Therefore, Your Majesty, please do not underestimate the value of this banknote!"
On the side, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Li Xiaogong and others couldn't help but shine.
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen also requests Your Majesty to exchange a batch of banknotes for Wei Chen and others after they are produced!"
"You want it too?" Li Shimin couldn't help but be a little suspicious.
"Your Majesty, if the first batch of Qin Banliang issued by Qin Shihuang appeared in Chang'an during the pre-Qin period, would you like to collect a few coins to play with?"
Li Xiaogong smiled lightly and asked slowly.
Changsun Wuji also asked: "Your Majesty, if a beautiful portrait of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty appears in Chang'an City, do you want to put it in the palace?"
Fang Xuanling also said: "Your Majesty, if "Le Yi Lun" written by the sage Wang Xizhi appears in Chang'an City, do you want to buy it and take it back to the palace?"
"Do you think this coin is comparable to the calligraphy albums of sages?"
Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't believe it.
"Your Majesty, Qin Shihuang is the only emperor of the ages because he unified the six kingdoms, unified weights and measures, and unified coins. During your reign, you have conquered Goguryeo, Japan, Tuyuhun, Turks, and Tubo for our Tang Dynasty!
He also found sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other magical items for the people!
In terms of merit, you should far surpass Qin Shihuang!"
Changsun Wuji said directly with a solemn face.
"Qin Shihuang has Qin Banliang, and His Majesty has Tang Dynasty banknotes, and these banknotes are so exquisite that they can be passed down through the ages!"
"Moreover, this banknote also has His Majesty's portrait engraved on it, which adds a hidden layer of heritage to the banknote!"
"Your Majesty, after the first batch of banknotes are distributed, those aristocratic families will surely rush to redeem such banknotes."
"Therefore, Wei Chen and others want to beg for a few banknotes from His Majesty first, otherwise Wei Chen is worried that after the banknotes are issued, even with the power of Wei Chen and others, they will not be able to exchange for many banknotes..."
Following Changsun Wuji's words, although Li Shimin still had doubts on his face, his eyes were full of smiles, and he was obviously very useful.
Li Xuan was dumbfounded. He was indeed a famous treacherous official in history, but he could flatter him so blatantly!
"Xuanba, is it really as the auxiliary machine said?"
Li Shimin turned to ask Li Xuan again, which made Changsun Wuji, who still had a lot of unspoken opinions, stiffen his face, but he soon returned to normal.
Li Xuan was also stunned, but still nodded slightly.
"Your Majesty, what the Duke of Qi said is absolutely true! It would be better if the banknotes made by your Majesty were rougher and more ordinary, and could only be used as paper money. However, the banknotes made by your Majesty not only have your Majesty's portrait of the emperor on them, but there are also dragons around them.
Surrounded by patterns, it is obviously the work of a master.
In addition, the banknotes are the first batch of banknotes issued by His Majesty. Whether it is a commemorative collection or a practical value, it is very huge. There must be many noble families who will collect it! "
After hearing this, Li Shimin looked slightly happy and asked directly.
"How many banknotes does Xuanba need?"
"Your Majesty, you'd better keep the banknote numbered one by yourself. I only want the banknote numbered two. Of course, you can give me all the banknotes numbered from two to ten!"
Li Xuan said directly.
"That's right..." Li Shimin nodded slightly.
On the side, Li Xiaogong, Fang Xuanling and others' expressions changed slightly, and they hurriedly saluted Li Shimin and Li Xuan.
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Jin, I also want a set of banknotes!"
"Exactly, Your Majesty, such banknotes are worthy of commemoration and collection, and I also want a set!"
"Please show mercy to His Highness Prince Jin..."
Seeing the cautious expressions of Li Xiaogong, Fang Xuanling and others, Li Shimin couldn't help but be startled.
"Xiao Gong, Auxiliary Machine, Xuan Ling, what are you..."
At this moment, Li Xiaogong, Fang Xuanling and others did not care about being reserved and spoke directly.
"Your Majesty, the materials and images of the first batch of coins are all of the same size, but the most valuable collection depends on the serial number of the banknote. The first banknote is the most precious, and the second and third banknotes after that...
Going down in order, the higher the serial number, the less worthy of collection!”
"So, banknotes after the 10th are not worth collecting?"
Li Shimin thought thoughtfully.
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I never meant this!"
Li Xiaogong, Fang Xuanling and others looked anxious and quickly explained.
Li Xuan sighed softly and said: "Your Majesty, every banknote is worth collecting.
Moreover, when people collect banknotes, they simply look at the numbers on the banknotes. For example, the serial number is one, which is eleven, which is one hundred and eleven, which is one thousand one hundred and eleven;
Or the serial number is from one to nine, or sixty-six, six hundred and sixty-six, which is a six-six smooth!
Double eight, eight hundred and eighty-eight, eight thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, mean getting rich;
Or double nine, nine hundred and ninety-nine, nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine, nine means long, which means eternity..."
"I see!"
Li Shimin nodded in sudden realization.
"In this case, the serial number is one, double one, one hundred and eleven... it is nine, double nine, nine hundred and ninety-nine, nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine... I want the banknotes with both sizes and numbers!
You can divide the remaining banknotes among yourselves! However, each person cannot have more than two types, and Xuanba can have three types!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Xuan, Li Xiaogong and others quickly bowed their hands in salute.
"In that case, I want the banknotes with serial numbers two, double two...serial number six, double six..." Li Xuan said.
"Can!"
Li Shimin nodded slightly.
"Thank you, His Highness King Jin!"
Fang Xuanling, Li Xiaogong and others were filled with gratitude.
"Serial number three, serial number eight, I want it!" Li Xiaogong said.
"Yes!" Li Shimin agreed.
"Your Majesty, number four, number seven, I want it!" Fang Xuanling said.
"Your Majesty, serial number five..."
Before Changsun Wuji could finish speaking, Du Ruhui, Cheng Zhijie and others on the side quickly interrupted.
"Don't be greedy, Duke of Qi!"
"Exactly, Duke of Qi, Duke of Wei, and Prince of Hejian County, you want all the banknotes from serial number three to serial number eight. We don't have any of the banknotes with the first ten numbers!"
"The Duke of Qi, the Duke of Wei, the Prince of Hejian, and we all put in the same effort on banknotes and the Tang Dynasty Bank..."
"Your Majesty, please make the decision for Wei Chen and others!"
Hearing this, Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others couldn't help but look at each other.
After reacting, Li Shimin said directly.
"Okay, each of you can only choose one serial number banknote to collect!"
"this……"
"Thank you so much, Your Majesty!"
Du Ruhui, Cheng Zhijie and others all looked happy.
On the side, thinking of something, Li Xuan said again: "Your Majesty, I still need you to collect the banknotes with serial numbers 95!"
"Nine-five?"
Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, murmured a few words to himself, and couldn't help but look at Li Xuan in surprise.
"good!"
On the side, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Changsun Wuji and others have already begun to compete for the banknote serial numbers they need.
…
By the time Li Shimin and others left Lijiazhuang, the sun had already set in the west!
On the carriage.
Li Shimin leaned on the soft cushion on the car wall and asked slowly.
"Auxiliary machine, are banknotes really worth collecting?"
"this……"
Hearing this, Changsun Wuji was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes flashed.
"Your Majesty, banknotes are the first banknotes throughout the ages. Your portrait is also engraved on the banknotes. Once the banknotes are issued, people will be proud to own them!"
"Ah……"
Li Shimin chuckled and opened his eyes slightly to look at Changsun Wuji.
"There are only a few people like me and others in the car. I don't believe that just a few numbers, the dignitaries of the aristocratic families will be competing to collect them!"
"Hey, your Majesty is wise!"
Changsun Wuji smiled sarcastically.
"Actually, the fact that your portrait is on the banknotes is on the one hand, and on the other hand, His Royal Highness Prince Jin is very keen on collecting banknotes!"
Fang Xuanling, Li Xiaogong and others all nodded slowly.
"Oh? You have so much confidence in Xuanba?" Li Shimin couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"Your Majesty, so far, it seems that His Highness, Prince Jin, has never laid eyes on him. Especially gold..."
Hearing this, Li Shimin nodded subconsciously.
Not only the gold, but also the Mohists, Xue Rengui, Wang Xuance and others made Li Shimin very coveted.
"In this way, if the banknotes are issued, maybe they will be loved by those powerful and aristocratic families!"
"Your Majesty, this must be the case!"
…
ps: Happy New Year to all of you!
Next year, everyone will get rich, get rich, get rich~~~