Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 457: Currency war (medium)
This time, the situation is very different from the place where the Law on Service Recruitment was promulgated. Whether it is the big landlords or the dignitaries in the court and China, they are really united and must fight to the end.
This is because the previous exemption tax really hurt them.
They came this time with revenge.
The key point is that this timing is very beneficial for them to operate the currency. At this time, the rural households are in a desperate situation and need food.
Obviously knowing that they are doing something, but no one dares to accuse them openly.
However, interestingly, Wang Anshi is also very happy to see them do this, because it gives his monetary policy a boost.
If there is no such thing, he said that it would take at least a long period of discussion to issue Jiaozi in Tokyo. When Song Renzong released Jiaozi in Yizhou, it was also after repeated discussions, let alone In the capital.
Wang Anshi also has great hopes for this.
He rushed to the imperial city early this morning to see the progress of Jiaozi’s production. This time, Jiaozi was going to be released, but he personally wrote all the words.
“Wang Jiefu.”
As soon as he arrived at the door, Wang Anshi suddenly heard a familiar voice. He turned his head and saw Sima Guang walking over with a smile. He couldn’t help thinking that it was really bad luck to meet this little old man so early ! He cupped his hands and said, “Junshi is early.”
“Morning!”
Sima Guang bowed his hands back and said, “I just want to ask you something today. I never thought I would meet you here.”
You clearly hid aside to catch me. Wang Anshi didn’t show his expression and asked, “What’s the matter?”
Sima Guang said: “Actually, Sinong Temple has collected a lot of coins recently, why not send these coins directly to the royal police, and when these coins are used up, new minted coins will probably come out and issue Jiaozi, yes It’s not superfluous.”
Wang Anshi said with a smile: “Sinong Temple’s money is not only paid for this month’s wages. This year, the royal police, tax police, prosecutors’ wages, and the shipping costs for Kaifeng Mansion all depend on this sum of money. , How dare I spend all of it, the money is still not enough at present, so I can only distribute the Jiaozi mixed with coins.”
“I see.”
Sima Guang nodded, and asked again: “So it’s only for this year, won’t it be posted again in the future?”
Why don’t I test his meaning too. Wang Anshi pretended to be hesitant and said: “It depends on the situation. If it’s good, it’s actually more convenient to use Jiaozi to buy and sell. You don’t want to go out with a carload of money all day.”
I knew this guy was thinking. Sima Guang’s expression changed, and he said seriously: “Wang Jiefu, I have no objection to your release of Jiaozi this time, but in the future, I will definitely stop it, no matter whether the result is good or bad.”
Wang Anshi said angrily: “I said Junshi, why are you always against me? It’s also tax exemption. If I do it, it will increase the burden on the people. If Zhang San does it, you not only keep silent, but also praise him. Where did I recruit you, you tell me, why don’t I apologize to you?”
Sima Guang said: “I’m not targeting you, I’m just discussing the facts. I believe you, Wang Jiefu, can issue them according to the number, but what about a hundred years later? Can you guarantee that in the future, no one will be like Yizhou before, spamming the issue?” Jiaozi.”
Actually, he didn’t believe that Wang Anshi would issue them according to the number.
Wang Anshi snorted: “I promise, will you believe it? Whether it will work or not, you have to try it first, and how will you know if you don’t try? Besides, there are only so many coppers, but the trading in the market is becoming more and more frequent. Coins are still not enough, we have to find a way, Jiaozi is also a way, besides, it has been used in Yizhou for decades, although there are problems, it can be improved.”
“Oh! I knew you had no good intentions.”
Sima Guang pointed to Wang Anshi and said: “The fox’s tail is exposed. There is not enough copper. If you issue Jiaozi, you just want to replace coins with Jiaozi. If the court is short of money, you can print Jiaozi directly. That’s what you want.” The so-called people don’t give money and the country uses it? You are no longer competing with the people for profit, but plundering the wealth of the people.”
Wang Anshi was sprayed all over his face, his face was full of anger, he pointed at Sima Guang and said, “Okay, come on, you can find a way to deal with the current money shortage crisis.”
Sima Guang immediately said: “It’s not that the money shortage crisis has never happened before, even if it is completely left alone, the people will find their own way to deal with it. What the court has to do is not to add fuel to the fire, and allow the people to use goods When paying taxes, they can’t help themselves, and they will still take out the coins. Besides, I’m not saying that you made a mistake in your response this time. I mean, this Jiaozi can only be used in times of crisis, not in common use. .”
Speaking of this, he looked around and said in a low voice: “Can you guarantee that the officials will not spam?”
In fact, neither of them is wrong. Just like their governing philosophy, one is to reduce expenditure, and the other is to increase revenue.
Wang Anshi is in financial management. What he sees is the importance of money to the economy. Sima Guang studies human nature.
The two were arguing, when Lu Huiqing suddenly walked up quickly, “Men…” Seeing that Sima Guang was also there, he quickly bowed his hands, “I have seen Bachelor Sima.”
Sima Guang nodded slightly.
Lu Huiqing quietly handed Wang Anshi another newspaper. Wang Anshi took a look and thought to himself, he knew that meeting this old man would definitely be a bad thing. Turning his head to Sima Guang, he said, “Junshi, I have something urgent to deal with, so I’m taking my leave first, and we’ll discuss it another day.”
After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Sima Guang asked curiously, “What happened?”
Suddenly someone behind me laughed and said, “You came early today, and you didn’t see the newspaper that just came out.”
Sima Guang looked back and saw Lu Gong’s writing. He first bowed his hands and asked, “What newspaper?”
Lu Gong directly handed the newspaper in his hand to Sima Guang.
Sima Guang took a look and couldn’t help but said, “I’m really self-righteous.”
Lu Gong wrote and asked: “How do you say this?”
Sima Guang said with a smile: “I was always worried that Wang Jiefu would use Jiaozi instead of coins and harm the people all over the world. In fact…hehe…the people don’t know how to ruin the lake, and they know the harm of Jiaozi.”
Lu Gong said: “It’s not that the people don’t care about the lake, but that the appearance of this newspaper has changed many things!”
Sima Guang nodded.
This article is actually an introduction to the origin and development process of Jiaozi. In the middle, it pointed out that the Jiaozi shop was spamming, and during the Renzong period, in order to raise military rations, a whole lot of money was sent out without any reserve funds. 600,000 guan.
This article does not say anything about Jiaozi is bad, it just introduces the history of Jiaozi.
But the common people are not stupid. Listening to everyone’s discussion, they quickly concluded a truth. It is benevolence and righteousness for the imperial court to keep a reserve fund. Print as many as you want.
As far as the impression of the imperial court is in the minds of the people, one can imagine.
The key point is that this newspaper has spread too widely. In just one morning, this Jiaozi has been thrown into the stinky ditch by the people.
Bianjing Law Firm.
“The imperial court is really whimsical. They want to exchange a piece of paper for our money. They really think of us as fools.”
Fan Li, who just came back from outside, smiled and shook his head.
Zhang Fei frowned and asked, “What’s the situation outside?”
Fan Lidao: “Some people say they don’t want to accept this Jiaozi, and some people say they are willing to accept 70% of it, but if this is the case, it is impossible for anyone to want it. The people of Yizhou have no choice. They can’t bring in any coins. Bianjing has the largest coinage workshop in the country, we can wait for the coins to be minted, at worst, we will barter first, and the coins can still be minted for a few years.”
Zhang Fei sighed: “We can afford to wait, but the exemption tax can’t afford it. If there is no emergency, the imperial court will not do this.”
Fan Li said: “Then you think the court is too kind. If we recognize this Jiaozi, see if the court will print more.”
“…!”
This sentence made Zhang Fei speechless, thinking, yes! Once this article is published, can the people in the capital still trust Jiaozi? In fact, Jiaozi is the most beneficial to the merchants. If the merchants do not accept it, it is basically impossible to succeed. It seems that I have to use my method, but in the era of issuing banknotes, will there be endless disasters, but if it is not issued? , This economy is indeed difficult to develop.
Just at this time, Wang Anshi walked in angrily, and walked into the box regardless of the two of them.
“Don’t let people in.”
“Got it.”
Zhang Fei gave Fan Li a word of advice and followed him in.
“It’s all a good thing you did.”
Wang Anshi pointed to the newspaper on the table and said.
Zhang Fei hurriedly said: “This has nothing to do with me, it is not distributed by my genuine bookstore.”
Wang Anshi said: “Didn’t you make this newspaper?”
“Huh? Is this what Xueshi Wang is referring to?”
“What do you think it is?” Wang Anshi said: “Those people borrowed newspapers to wantonly distort the thoughts of the court. After this incident, I must punish them who sell newspapers.”
He was really **** off. As soon as this article was published, Jiaozi immediately became a joke.
Zhang Fei said: “If I remember correctly, this newspaper also benefited Xueshi Wang a lot.”
Wang Anshi’s expression changed, and he asked, “Then can you benefit me again?”
Even if you want to clean up the newspaper, you have to talk about it after the incident. After all, the other party is only explaining the history of Jiaozi, and there is no slander. , to win this propaganda battle.
Zhang Fei sat down and said: “The other party didn’t use any tricks, but just told the facts. The reason why it became like this is because the people don’t believe in Jiaozi from the court. No matter what I say, the people won’t believe it. of.”
Wang Anshi said: “What is your ability to call a deer a horse?”
Zhang Fei said awkwardly: “That’s a lawsuit, it’s different.”
Wang Anshi sighed: “But we have to find a way to deal with it. If they do this, they want to avenge the exemption tax. Now we finally get them to pay the tax, but we can’t refund it.”
Zhang Fei frowned and struggled for a while, “I did this, I will find a way to solve this problem.”
Wang Anshi hurriedly asked: “Do you have a solution?”
Zhang Fei nodded.
Wang Anshi said: “What way?”
Zhang Fei said: “Change a piece of paper.”
“Another paper?”
“Good.”
Zhang Fei said: “Replace Jiaozi with salt notes.”
Wang Anshi was stunned, and said immediately: “It’s not that I haven’t thought about it. Many areas in the Northwest use salt bills as coins, but whether it’s salt bills or Jiaozi, they are all the same, there is no difference. “
Zhang Fei said: “There is still a difference.”
Wang Anshi asked, “What’s the difference?”
Zhang Fei said: “The difference is that people can live without money for a long time, but they cannot live without salt for a long time.”