Chapter 221 Ten billion

"Someone is coming."

Zhang Tianshi was about to speak, but Ying Yi ignored him and called someone over, saying: "Tianshi is far away and tired, so you might as well go and rest first."

Zhang Tianshi knew that this was a bit reckless, so he said that he was apologizing as a heavenly master. Unexpectedly, he was no longer welcome by Ying Yi, so he had to sigh secretly and go down with others.

Yan Ermei came closer and said: "My lord, this piece of heavenly master's reputation is grand..."

Ying Yi waved his hand and said indifferently: "The Heavenly Master has a great reputation, but he is just a man from the mountains who relies on his magic to do whatever he wants."

Yan Ermei sighed secretly, knowing that Ying Yi already had a prejudice against Zhang Tianshi, so she did not dare to say anything more, and said: "My subordinates, please leave."

It seems that Ying Yi has been admiring Zhang Tianshi for a long time. This was already the case when I met Master Li earlier. Later, when I met Master Zhang, it was even more the case.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Zhang Tianshi arrived this time, he gave him a "dismissal", which made Ying Yi feel prejudiced.

Even if Zhang Tianshi calls someone to report, Ying Yi will step on his heels to greet him, but he uses magic to confuse people's hearts, which is really not what a gentleman does.

Although he sincerely apologizes, now that the matter has come to this, how can Ying Yi stick to his original intention?

Although this Ying Mansion is not a dragon's nest or a tiger's den, it is also the heart of a province in Henan. It comes as soon as it is said, and it still confuses the mind with magic. It is because I have practiced Taoism for a long time, and I have a superior attitude. I don't care anymore, so I still don't put Ying Yi in it. In your eyes?

It's too wanton, Ying Yi doesn't want to see it.

Even if he is the Heavenly Master, what can he do?

Of course, that's not necessarily how angry he is. Ying Yi is not a stingy person. But this impression is just that.

"This Heavenly Master is indeed a powerful figure."

What Ying Yi was thinking about now was Zhang Tianshi himself.

"There is a mighty Qi looming. Although I am not afraid of him, I can't easily see it. Let's see what he is here for. If he doesn't like it, I won't give him face."

Originally, Ying Yi was still looking forward to it, but now he was indifferent.

With everything lingering in his mind right now, Ying Yi didn't have much free time, so he put the matter aside and sent someone to invite Zheng Yunzhi and Sun Xiucai. Not long after, they arrived.

Ying Yi then laid out the plans he had already perfected in his mind: "To use offense instead of defense is not to expand in all directions. The north is the main target. It is probably just a training exercise. I don't leave troops stationed in Henan. If If something goes wrong, the law enforcement director must take responsibility."

Then he said: "I have ordered Yan Ermei to send orders to the captains of each department to submit the roster of new recruits as soon as possible. It is already February, and there are only two months left to prepare, including food and grass supplies and follow-up matters after the army leaves camp. Take care of both.”

"Yes, my lord!"

The two of them already knew this.

Then he talked about other things.

Ying Yi said: "To what extent has the issuance of new coins reached now?"

The issuance of new coins is of great importance and cannot be ignored.

Zheng Yunzhi laughed when he heard this and said: "Since the 19th day of the first lunar month, which is exactly the tenth day, new coins worth 18 million taels of silver have been issued. 11 million taels of silver, gold worth 3 million taels of silver, and Copper coins worth four million taels of silver.”

Said: "Among them, the chamber of commerce is the most important. Ten million taels, or one billion taels, of new coins are exchanged for merchants of all sizes. Seven million, or 700 million taels of new coins, are exchanged for wealthy households. Only one million taels, that is, One hundred million yuan is exchanged for the common people.”

"It's still far behind." Ying Yi said: "In Kaifeng alone, in my opinion, there is no less than hundreds of millions of taels worth of silver, gold and copper coins stored. With the size of Henan today, the common people, businessmen, craftsmen, etc. In terms of wealth creation, at least 10 billion new coins must be issued to meet demand.”

"That's right." Zheng Yunzhi said: "Around 10 billion is just right. But it's only ten days now. By March, it should be able to issue more than 5 billion. In half a year at most, the monetary status of gold, silver, and copper will be abolished."

But he said: "But if we only issue 10 billion, it may not be enough. Once the new currency is issued, it will be widely loved. People's livelihood in Henan has recovered, especially the food warehouses are full. Once people's livelihood is stable, other walks of life will prosper. From this There are more and more foreign business travelers. Foreign business travelers also need to use new currency when doing business in Henan, and they will take away a lot of new currency when doing business. In this way, tens of billions may not be enough."

Having said this, Zheng Yunzhi added: "Coins have a wide influence. Liu Yiqian suggested issuing them frequently so as to influence places outside Henan through business, promote prestige, and even control business outside Henan. I think this plan is a great idea."

Ying Yi was surprised when he heard this and said: "Liu Yiqian's suggestion?"

Zheng Yunzhi smiled and said, "It was exactly his suggestion."

"Good." Ying Yi clapped his hands and praised: "This is a good idea. But the details must be grasped well, and people's livelihood should not be ruined by issuing too many new coins."

But he agreed.

Sun Xiucai smiled at this time and said: "It would be a good idea if we can use money business to have a huge impact outside Henan. But my lord, although business is important, it cannot be too much. Merchants value profits and cannot sustain it."

Zheng Yunzhi also nodded and said in agreement: "What the imperial envoy said makes sense."

Ying Yi nodded slightly: "I know what's going on. Whatever business matters, just do it according to the law. If there is any discrepancy, just do it."

Sun Xiucai bowed slightly and said, "My lord is wise."

He said: "My lord, after the tax law, the commercial law will also be promulgated, probably within two or three days. However, the laws involved in the education issue that my lord mentioned earlier are not easy to straighten out at the moment."

Hearing the issue of education, Zheng Yunzhi also said: "The responsibility of education belongs to the Department of Human Resources. However, according to the Lord's wishes, all boys and girls of school age must go to school. Although it is consistent with the principle of saints teaching without distinction, it is inconsistent with the traditional customs of the people. I am afraid that it will not be implemented. Not easy."

Ying Yi waved his hand: "The ancient sages took it as their duty to educate the common people, regardless of gender or origin. Over the past dynasties, although progress has been slow, more and more people are literate and sensible. This is a trend. In previous dynasties, perhaps due to the hardship of people's livelihood, Or due to other reasons, the implementation may be slow, but with me, it must be done in one step.”

He said: "This article must be written into the law of enlightenment. Every family, whether it is a wealthy family or ordinary people, regardless of gender, must enter the free school from the age of five. After six years of free school, no matter how long it takes, Pay a penny and the government will bear all the expenses. Taking the village as a unit, each village must run a charity school. If anyone dares not to run it, I will run it!"

After hearing this, Zheng Yunzhi and Sun Xiucai looked at each other helplessly.

Zheng Yunzhi said: "If so, what is the cost?"

Ying Yi smiled and said: "You are rich, why are you afraid of this expense? For example, a village is resettled, with a population of about 400, or about a hundred households. With one child per household, hundreds of people will be enrolled in the free school. Five to ten people will be enrolled in the free school. A teacher will educate them, and the government will pay them. As for the construction of free schools, they can be left to the slave labor camps."

"Lord, taking the village as a unit, each village needs five to ten divisions. The entire Henan Province has at least 70,000 to 80,000 divisions, which is much more than the army." Sun Xiucai couldn't help but said.