The most arrogant in history

Ye Kun chuckled: "This is a children's meal, a favorite of young people."

“What is a children’s meal, a favorite among young people?”

“It’s just popcorn.”

Ye Kun cracked two grains of popcorn and introduced them, "This is a delicacy made from corn, and this is made from white rice. This kind of popcorn is fragrant and crispy, and it is hard for children and young people to refuse it."

He Tiantian took the opportunity to promote the product: "We have recently designed a popcorn machine that can produce popcorn quickly, but it is a bit scary. When operating it, there will be a sound like an explosion."

The popcorn machine is already available.

It's just weird and scary.

Sang Buyi laughed and said, "So, every time you eat popcorn, you have to get scared again?"

He Tiantian said: "Whether it is frightening or not, please go and see for yourself to know."

People were chatting and laughing here, and the young people over there were also in high spirits.

In the young people's camp, the protagonist today is Princess Mingzhu.

Mingzhu was dressed beautifully, she was the most dazzling in the crowd and had the sweetest smile.

The sons of noble families of officials in the capital, as well as some unmarried generals in the army, all gathered around Princess Mingzhu, listening to her introduction to various delicacies.

Dai Xi followed Jiang Yourong, watching all this and feeling happy in his heart.

The first day of the food festival was very enjoyable.

The next day, they moved their position to the main street in the inner city, where they received merchants from various countries and the elders of Zhuo County.

There are even more participants today, thousands of people.

Of course, all people have been screened and have gone through necessary security checks.

Crown Prince Ye Feng and Princess Mingzhu hosted the event in an orderly and professional manner.

Ye Kun also had some time to ask Bingbing about the situation at the Grand Theater.

Bingbing smiled and said, "During the time when the emperor went to Yinshan, we had performances every day. In addition to the Legend of White Snake, Dou E's Injustice and Liang Zhu's Transformation into Butterflies have all been officially performed. We also arranged two fashion shows and five concerts, which the young people really like."

Ye Kun nodded and said, "I plan to promote the culture of the Spring Festival, promote Spring Festival consumption, and boost the Spring Festival economy starting this year. So during this period, you must step up rehearsals and enrich the cultural performances."

The focus of the Spring Festival in ancient China was sacrifice.

Instead of entertainment and eating and drinking.

Ye Kun arranged a long Spring Festival holiday and scheduled solemn sacrificial activities at the end of the year.

Starting from the first day of the first lunar month, we begin to celebrate the Spring Festival.

This is also an opportunity for the people to have a good meal and reunite with their families.

The publicity and promotion of this work was presided over by He Kangju of the Ministry of Rites, who also did a lot of work.

Bingbing didn't understand and asked, "Your Majesty, what is the Spring Festival economy?"

"Remember, economics is about making money."

Ye Kun explained simply: "During the Spring Festival, everyone eats and drinks, changes into new clothes, visits relatives and friends, and greets each other, which drives consumption and promotes commodity sales. More commodity sales mean more taxes collected by the court, and more money is made."

Bingbing understood a little bit, nodded and smiled: "So this is what the emperor meant by economy."

Ye Kun nodded: "During the Spring Festival, the Grand Theater will arrange more performances, and ordinary people will come to buy tickets to watch the shows, which is also economical."

Bingbing suddenly asked again: "But if the people spend all their money, won't the economy be ruined?"

Ye Kun laughed: "Silly girl, the common people spend money to watch the show, and you actors make a lot of money. You make money and buy beautiful new clothes, so the cotton farmers and textile workers make money from you, right?

When you make money, you go to a restaurant to eat. Then, the restaurant owner makes money, and the waiters also get paid. This is called a good economic cycle. "

Bingbing was very moved: "It turns out that there is so much knowledge in this economy. I can't imagine so much."

Wu Qiong flattered him: "Your Majesty is a man of both military and literary talents, and he is good at maintaining peace and stability in the country. He is also proficient in economics, and he is truly a blessing to all the people!"

"Come on, forget it. You have always been in charge of the economy. It is thanks to you that we have this situation now."

"I have only made some minor contributions, but the emperor is the backbone."

Wu Qiong smiled and said, "I think the issue of issuing paper money you mentioned last time is feasible. Last time, we conducted a special study and found that if it can be successfully issued, the annual coinage expenditure will be reduced by half."

The current monetary system is still very stable.

It is the small-denomination copper coins that have never been abolished, resulting in a large amount of coinage and high issuance costs.

One thousand copper coins, four kilograms, eight catties in weight.

Serious waste of copper.

Although there were already gold ten thousand coins, gold five thousand coins, silver thousand coins, five hundred coins, and brass hundred coins, fifty coins, ten coins, and five coins, the smallest copper coin of one penny had not been abolished.

Gold coins are basically used by the upper class and big merchants.

Silver and brass coins were circulated up and down.

However, the bronze one-cent coin with the smallest denomination has the largest circulation and the largest issuance!

Ye Kun proposed an idea to abolish the one-cent bronze coin and try out paper money with a face value of one cent.

Because of the small denomination, public opposition should not be too strong.

If the one-cent banknote can be issued, then other denominations of currency can be gradually issued later.

This was a covert operation to concentrate all the gold, silver and copper resources among the people in the hands of the imperial court.

Sang Buyi objected and said to Ye Kun:

"Issuing paper money to replace copper coins is tantamount to robbing the people of their wealth. Back then, Emperor Wu promoted the "animal skin currency", with a square foot of animal skin priced at 4,000 coins. As a result, the economy got worse and worse...

Moreover, once paper money is issued, ordinary people will only want brass coins, and then the circulation of brass coins will increase.”

Ye Kun said, "That's it. One penny of paper money is equivalent to one penny of copper coin. We will continue to issue one penny of copper coin and will not abolish it for the time being. We will use three years to test it out."

Sang Buyi had no choice but to nod and accept Ye Kun's decision.

Ye Kun immediately arranged for Wu Qiong to organize a group of people to be responsible for designing banknotes.

When designing, we need to take into account the issuance of banknotes of other denominations in the future and make a series of designs.

After the food festival, the Spring Festival is very close.

Ye Kun didn't have time to celebrate the New Year as he wanted to see Yu Guinong off.

In front of the Yanhuang Altar, Yu Guinong and his family's sons and daughters, representing 100 people, worshipped the Yan and Huang Emperors and solemnly swore:

"I, Yu Guinong, will lead my family members to the southern continent of China in Southeast Asia to expand the territory for China. On behalf of all the people in the Yu family, I swear that all my descendants will be Chinese people, regard the Nine Provinces of China as our motherland, and the two emperors Yan and Huang as our ancestors.

I will promote Chinese characters and Chinese language, spread Chinese culture, and always be loyal to my homeland in the southern part of China. If you violate this oath, your descendants will all be slaves of foreign races and will never be able to stand up! "

Ye Kun held Yu Guinong's hand and said sincerely:

"The two emperors Yan and Huang will definitely bless you. Once you have reached the Nanyang Continent and have stabilized your position, you can send people back. I will try my best to help you with anything you need."

Yu Guinong burst into tears and clasped his fists, saying:

"Your Majesty, before we part, I suddenly... feel very reluctant to leave you. I am afraid that I will never be able to return to my homeland and will never be able to see Your Majesty again!"