Li Shimin returned to the harem and told the good news to the eldest grandson. Since Li Zhi led the troops to the battle, the eldest grandson Wujian has been worrying about his son all the time.

So when I heard Li Shimin say that Li Zhi had won a great victory, he was naturally very happy. However, when I heard Li Shimin say that Li Zhi was almost bloodless. The eldest grandson Wujian was also a little skeptical.

So he opened his mouth and asked Li Shimin: "Don't you think this matter is very strange?" I'm afraid that Li Zhi alone may not be able to have this ability. ”

"It's not just Guanyin, you think like this, I'm afraid it's the Manchu Dynasty civil and military who also have this thought. It's just that they don't dare to say it to my face. After Li Shimin nodded, the eldest grandson said.

"Then I don't know what Erlang think about this matter? Do you believe that Li Zhi did it alone? The eldest grandson Wujian looked at Li Shimin and asked.

"Of course I don't believe it, and as far as I know, after I gave Li Tai 500,000 taels of gold at that time, Li Tai did not escort a large amount of gold back to Youzhou. Instead, he lived in Wei Chigong's house. ”

"So, if I'm not mistaken, this kid Li Tai must be secretly helping Wei Chigong. Otherwise, how could his Wei Chi Gong's head suddenly be so useful. Li Shimin said to the eldest grandson Wuji.

It seems that Gao Jue is still not very comfortable with Li Zhi, otherwise he would not follow secretly. But it made me see the affection between their brothers. Eldest Sun Wujian nodded and said.

"Yes, Li Tai and Li Zhi get along with each other, and it is definitely much better than Li Chengqian. Moreover, Li Tai was able to help Li Zhi make great contributions, so he would go to such great lengths. This also makes me feel very happy. Li Shimin said happily.

"Erlang, do you think Li Zhi will know that his imperial brother is also in the army, and he is still secretly helping him?" After thinking about it, the eldest grandson Wujian asked Li Shimin.

"I'm not sure yet, but if Li Zhi really can't think of it, I will feel a little disappointed." Li Shimin said uncertainly.

……

At this time, Li Tai had already returned to Youzhou, and he was not in the mood to care about what the Manchu Dynasty would think. I don't care what Li Shimin thinks.

Because Li Tai is really busy now, after all, the implementation of paper money Tang Yuan in Yan is about to be implemented in Yan Kingdom. Therefore, this preliminary preparation is naturally the top priority.

First of all, Li Tai set up the headquarters of the Youzhou branch of Datang Bank in his outer mansion of Yanwangfu. That is, where the vault of Youzhou Bank is located.

Why did Li Tai call his bank Youzhou Branch, because after all, the first Datang Bank was in Chang'an City. Therefore, the banks in the world can only be called branches. Otherwise, people with intentions will use this as a handle to make irresponsible remarks in front of Li Shimin.

Li Tai ordered people to make a large display case out of glass. Then all the gold is placed in a glass display case. So that as long as people walk outside, they can see the gold.

And where this gold is placed, there is a huge lifting mechanism. Moreover, it is a mechanism with automatic early warning devices. If there are parameters outside the setting, or if someone hits the glass. The entire trap will sink automatically.

In this way, it plays a good role in preventing theft, after all, the thieves in the Tang Zhenguan period are not like the current thieves, who have those high-tech theft equipment.

Now the amount of gold owned by Li Tai has reached 800,000 taels. It was enough to support him in his own subject country to implement the paper money Tang Yuan on the gold standard.

After everything was ready, Li Tai began to order Zou Fengchi to print banknotes according to the plan. However, the number of prints in the early stage was not very large. And the largest face value is only 20 yuan.

Now Zou Fengchi is not only a financial secretary, but also the president of Youzhou Bank. Therefore, he is also responsible for the issuance of this banknote.

……

"Today, this king has one thing to announce, that is, this king will implement Tang Yuan in Yan Kingdom. And the date has already been chosen. However, before the implementation of the Tang and Yuan dynasties, it was necessary for the people to understand what the gold standard was. So it's up to you to find a way to publicize it. ”

"Schools, in particular, can instill in the upper grades the truth of the gold standard. After all, children with culture will be a little more receptive. Li Tai opened his mouth and said to everyone.

"My lord, in fact, it doesn't matter if the people approve of it or not. Because the people don't play a big role in this matter. If the lord can let all the big families accept this Tang Yuan. Then the people will naturally accept it. Liu Renliang opened his mouth and said to Li Tai.

It's not that Liu Renliang looks down on ordinary people, but Liu Renliang is right. It doesn't matter what kind of money the people have, as long as they can use it to buy grain.

But it's different for those big families, they will have a lot of worries. Therefore, there will naturally be resistance. After all, it is likely that their vital interests are involved.

After all, real money in the hands will make them feel at ease. And a thin piece of paper makes them feel uneasy. If Li Tai abolished this paper money one day, then who would they go to reason?

"Liu Xiang is right, but it is not easy to get the family to accept it. Even if they promise the lord on the surface, they will inevitably do something behind their backs. Xu Liang opened his mouth and said to Li Tai.

"This king has decided that from the Tang and Yuan dynasties to implement all the industries of the thirty-three heavens within the Yan Kingdom. Copper and silver will no longer be accepted, and only gold and Tang Yuan will be used as the purchase currency. Li Tai opened his mouth and said to everyone.

The subordinate industries of these thirty-three heavens can be said to be definitely a place for people with status to consume. If copper coins and silver were rejected here, those great families would have to choose Tang Yuan and gold to buy the items they needed.

In this way, they were forced to accept Tang Yuan, even if they were extremely resistant in their hearts. There is no way to do it. Unless they are willing to take out the gold in their homes and come to the Thirty-Three Heavens to buy things.

However, the face value of gold is too large, so it is natural that there will be a problem of change. And the one who was found out by the Thirty-Three Heavens was definitely Tang Yuan. So in this way, those big families will have no way to refuse Tang Yuan. Unless they give up spending on the thirty-three heavens.

"The lord's method is good, at least it can restrain those big families to a certain extent. Let them be forced to use Tang Yuan in desperation. ”

"It is best that the lord can work together to trade all the state-owned enterprises with gold and Tang Yuan. This made them even more forced to use Tang Yuan. Liu Renliang said to Li Tai.

"This king also thought about it, but he can't eat a fat man in one bite. So it can only be developed gradually. This king believes that it will not be long before all the people in our Yan Kingdom will implement the Tang and Yuan transactions. Li Tai said.

……

Time passed in a hurry, and it was time for Li Tai to implement Tang Yuan. During this period of time, the streets and alleys of this Yan country have been really lively. The topics they talked about were all about to implement Tang Yuan.

But most of the people are repulsed, after all, for them. It's still a heavy copper coin in your hand.

However, they also knew that they had no way to interfere with Tang Yuan's implementation. Because they're so insignificant.

However, some people were very supportive because they felt that it would be more convenient. You don't have to carry that heavy copper coin when you trade.

However, the opinions of those big families were very unanimous, and they all resisted the implementation of Tang Yuan. There were even several secret gatherings, ready to unite to resist Tang Yuan's implementation.

But they didn't dare to do it blatantly, because they knew what kind of person Li Tai was. If anyone dares to stand on the cusp of the wind and waves, Li Tai promises to let him die worse than anyone else.

On this day, a lot of people came to the palace outside the Yanwang Mansion. These people are either officials of the state capitals of Yan State, or nobles of various state capitals of Yan State.

Although some people didn't want to come, Li Tai's invitation made them dare not refuse. So I had no choice but to come. However, they are only ready to go through the motions, which does not mean that they will support Li Tai when they come.

Li Tai finally appeared in front of everyone, accompanied by the important ministers of Yan State. When everyone saw Li Tai appear, they greeted Li Tai Shi Li.

"You don't have to be so polite, this king has invited you here today, and there is one thing for you to witness. That is, this king is ready to implement the Tang Yuan in the Yan Kingdom from today. ”

"As for the way to implement Tang Yuan, everyone must have known it for a long time. That is, to use gold as the monetary standard to implement the Tang Yuan. ”

"Since gold is the monetary standard, this king should have enough gold in his hands. In order to ensure that those who own Tang Yuan can use Tang Yuan to exchange gold for this king at any time. Li Tai said.

Although everyone has long understood the definition of the gold standard, everyone has always been skeptical. Because they really didn't believe that Li Tai would have such a large amount of gold.

Although everyone had a lot of doubts in their hearts, no one opened their mouths to say anything to Li Tai. Because they were already prepared when they came, that is, no matter what Li Tai proposed, they would not object.

However, if you don't oppose it, you won't oppose it, and you will also not enforce it. At that time, even if Li Tai is unhappy, there is nothing to do with them.

Li Tai didn't know what everyone thought, so he said with a smile: "In order to prove that this king is capable, the Tang Yuan is implemented with gold as the currency standard." Therefore, today the king invites you to visit the king's mountain of gold. After you have seen Jinshan, you must know whether this king has this ability. ”

After Li Tai finished speaking, Zou Fengchi stood up and said, "Ladies and gentlemen of Yan Kingdom, this official is the president of this Youzhou Bank. is also the person in charge of the issuance of Tang Yuan this time, and now there is an official to lead you to visit the Golden Mountain of His Royal Highness King Yan. ”

As soon as Zou Fengchi's words fell, he looked at the vault of Youzhou Bank, which was originally covered with a red cloth. The red cloth was lifted, and a huge vault appeared in front of everyone.

The vault doesn't look so reassuring, as the entire vault is surrounded by huge glass windows. Even from a distance, you can see the gold inside the vault.

This was enough to make the people present feel extremely shocked, they did not expect to see such a mountain of gold today. However, there are also people who are beginning to wonder if the gold is fake.

(End of chapter)