thefictionvixens Chapter 328
Chapter 328
"Paper money?"
"Is it really feasible? This is no joke, you must be careful!"
Li Tai thought Su Chen's idea was too bold. Although using paper instead of copper coins is convenient to carry, it is undoubtedly difficult to implement.
"Of course I know, I will have to discuss it with His Majesty at that time.
Now we have to solve the template problem." Su Chen nodded seriously. Currency reform is indeed risky.
"Template?" Li Tai asked doubtfully.
"The printing template has the same function as your engraving plate. But I want to use metal materials, such as gold or silver engraving.
Do you think it will be difficult to make?"
Li Tai shook his head and said, "It's not difficult. The Ministry of Works' General Supervisor is proficient in all kinds of gold and silver engraving, and his skills are extremely superb."
"Can this pattern be engraved?" Su Chen asked, holding a one-cent denomination card.
"Of course, the general master craftsman is good at all kinds of chiseling, engraving, and engraving. He can do everything." Li Tai said with great confidence.
"That's easy. Let me think about it carefully for a night. If there is nothing missing, I will go to the Ministry of Works tomorrow to supervise the construction."
After hearing what Li Tai said, Su Chen decided immediately.
"Well, you can do it yourself. I can't help much." After saying that, Li Tai got up and left.
After Li Tai left, Su Chen looked at the banknote cards and thought about whether there was anything missing.
"By the way, the size of the banknotes."
Su Chen picked up a pen and wrote down the size of each denomination of banknotes one by one.
'One-cent banknote is three and a half inches long and two and a half inches wide. '
'Two-cent denomination...'
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The next day.
Su Chen took Zhang Long, Zhao Hu and four others to the palace.
At about nine o'clock in the morning, when Su Chen and the other five entered the Suzaku Gate, they happened to meet Atana who was about to set off for the Western Regions.
Li Chengqian was giving Atana the final instructions.
"Atana, you don't have to go around to Lijin Manor, he's here!"
Li Chengqian saw Zhang Long and Zhao Hu walking in front of the carriage and leading the way, and he knew that Su Chen must be in the carriage.
Once you enter the Suzaku Gate, you are not allowed to ride a horse unless it is an emergency military situation.
Even the carriages carrying people are not allowed to be used by just anyone in the palace.
Su Chen is an exception, and he can enter the palace even if it is a cargo ox cart.
"Greetings, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Zhang Long and the other four immediately saluted Li Chengqian.
"No need to be saluted!"
Immediately, Li Chengqian walked towards the carriage, followed by Atana.
Su Chen heard the voices of Zhang Long and others saluting in the carriage.
"Oh, my brother-in-law knew I was coming today, and he specially came here to greet me!" Su Chen jumped off the carriage with a smile.
"Brother-in-law, you came just in time. I was just planning to ask Atana to go to your place.
See if there is anything else you need to tell me."
Li Chengqian did not play with Su Chen and went straight to business.
"Hello, Lord!"
Atana finally knew Su Chen's identity. He turned out to be the son-in-law of the emperor!
Su Chen smiled slightly, "Atana, we meet again. Are you going to the Western Regions today?"
Su Chen glanced casually and found five cargo carriages, all loaded with goods, which should be fine salt and tea.
Each carriage was followed by two servants.
"My Lord, I am preparing to leave!" Atana replied respectfully.
Su Chen frowned slightly. He had heard Li Chengqian say before that the countries surrounding the Tang Dynasty were very defensive against the Han people, but on the contrary, they were completely defenseless against merchants from other small countries.
"Brother-in-law, you arranged those people, right? Is it okay to go to the Western Regions?" Su Chen asked in a low voice.
Li Chengqian looked at Atana, who immediately stepped forward to explain:
"Don't worry, my lord. When I returned to Chang'an last time, the tribal leaders repeatedly asked me to bring more fine salt and tea next time.
I clearly told me that I was limited and could not bring too much goods.
It was the tribal leaders who suggested that I find some footmen from the Tang Dynasty to follow me, so as not to arouse suspicion."
Atana explained the whole story in detail.
Su Chen nodded slightly, "Is that so? Then you should pay attention to safety. Are all the fine salt and tea in the car?"
"Brother-in-law, there are also some glass...high-quality glassware." Li Chengqian smiled mysteriously.
The glassware was ready yesterday, and Atana was shocked to see the bright glass.
At that time, Atana thought that he would definitely make a lot of money this time.
"I have nothing to tell you. Just be careful and bring as much cotton as possible when you come back."
Then, Su Chen thought for a moment and added, "If you see anything rare in the Western Regions, as long as it is not available in the Tang Dynasty, you can bring some back."
Su Chen nodded slightly. As for making money, Su Chen was not interested. Without the corresponding goods, what was the use of having a lot of money?
Just like Atana said, Persia was short of supplies and sometimes gold could not buy food.
"My Lord, I remember"I will definitely bring more cotton back to Chang'an, and bring back any rare items if I come across them."
Feeling the concern of this noble son-in-law, Atana was very excited.
Soon, Atana and ten "servants" drove ten carriages loaded with goods and left the palace.
Those "servants" did not carry any self-defense weapons.
Atana did not know that there was a big thing waiting for him when he returned to the Western Regions this time.
The two watched Atana and his party leave the Suzaku Gate until they disappeared.
"Brother-in-law, are you here for something important in the palace today?" Li Chengqian asked, hugging Su Chen's shoulders.
Su Chen quickly broke free, "Just talk, don't touch me, I'm a serious person."
Li Chengqian was stunned by Su Chen's reaction and didn't understand why.
"I did come here this time to discuss a big thing with you. Has your majesty and the others dispersed? "After a few breaths, Su Chen said seriously.
"Adjourn?" Li Chengqian asked in confusion.
"It's the morning court!"
"Let's go, my father and several dukes are discussing matters in the imperial library, and Hou Junji is also there." Li Chengqian patted Su Chen's shoulder again.
"Hou Junji? Have the guerrillas been confirmed?"
Li Chengqian nodded, "A total of two hundred people have been confirmed, and we are discussing the departure matters."
...
Soon, the two came to the door of the imperial study.
Wang Defa outside the door came forward to greet enthusiastically.
"Your Highness, Su Hou, please!" He let him go directly without informing Li Shimin first.
Su Chen stood in a corner of the study, intending to listen to what they were discussing.
"Your Majesty, do you remember the saddle made with horseshoes a few months ago? "Cheng Yaojin's loud voice came from the imperial study.
Others may not remember, but Cheng Yaojin still remembers it clearly. When testing the saddle, he almost knocked Yuchi Laohei off the horse.
What a pleasure!
"Zhijie, what do you mean..." Li Shimin instantly understood Cheng Yaojin's intention of asking about the saddle.
Cheng Yaojin nodded, "It is extremely dangerous for the guerrillas to go deep into the East Turkestan. Your Majesty should know the effect of equipping cavalry with saddles.
If it can provide more protection for the guerrillas, why not do it?"
Li Shimin nodded silently, "Zhijie is thoughtful, but the saddle..."
"It is precisely because the saddle is very useful for cavalry that the kid specifically warned not to show it to others easily!"
Su Chen, who was standing at the door of the imperial study, smiled faintly after hearing what Li Shimin said.
"Your Majesty, this is not good. You are saying bad things about me behind my back while I am not around! "
Everyone in the imperial study heard Su Chen's voice and looked over.
"Good boy, come in quickly!" Li Shimin was overjoyed and shouted.
Li Shimin almost couldn't help it today and sent someone to invite Su Chen to the palace.
I didn't expect this guy to come to the door himself!
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