Looking at the banknotes in Chu Fan's hand, some elders with a keen sense of finance have vaguely guessed that behind these banknotes may be hidden important secrets concerning the country's economic lifeline.
Chu Fan straightened his back, glanced at the crowd with a determined gaze, and his resonant voice echoed in the night sky: "Next, I will show you how banknotes are made."
As soon as he finished speaking, Third Uncle was like a powder keg that had been lit. He stood up and took a few steps to Chu Fan with an extremely solemn expression.
"It's better not to let too many people know how to make banknotes," said Third Uncle, his voice trembling slightly, revealing deep worry.
"Let Patriarch Chu Yuanwu go with you alone, so as to avoid the leakage of secrets due to the noise of others."
Third Uncle's eyes flickered with anxiety and unease. As a clan elder who had long dealt with Chu Fan, he had a certain understanding of state administration and government affairs. The issuance and production of paper money was now an absolute core secret of the Wei economy.
Once this secret is obtained by someone with ulterior motives, the entire country's economic system may face collapse, countless people will fall into dire straits, and the family will also suffer a devastating disaster.
Chu Fan couldn't help but frown at his uncle's words, subconsciously tightening his grip on the banknotes. He slowly lowered his head, his mind racing with thoughts. He knew that his uncle's words were no exaggeration. The risk of leaking the banknote production method was indeed enormous, and the consequences would be disastrous if something went wrong.
But all the elders of the clan have sworn an oath. If this secret is told to only Patriarch Chu Yuanwu, although it can minimize the risk on the surface, it may cause a series of serious problems in the long run.
The other elders also held important positions within the family, having always dedicated themselves to the development of the Wei Kingdom. If they were excluded from this crucial secret, they would inevitably feel distrusted and frustrated.
If this continues, the unity within the royal family will inevitably be severely affected. The reason the Wei Kingdom has been able to stand firm on the Shengwu Continent for hundreds of years is due to the concerted efforts of everyone. If a rift were to appear within and the enemy were to exploit it, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Thinking of this, Chu Fan took a deep breath and slowly raised his head, looking directly into his uncle's eyes with a sincere look: "Third uncle, I understand your concerns. If the method of making banknotes is leaked, the consequences will be disastrous.
"But the Wei Kingdom has stood firm on the Shengwu Continent for hundreds of years, relying on the unity of the people. If only Chu Yuanwu Patriarch knew about this, the other elders would inevitably have their own opinions, and if that happened, it would cause discord within the family, which would be detrimental to the long-term development of the family."
After hearing Chu Fan's words, Third Uncle's brow furrowed even deeper, almost forming the shape of the Chinese character "川". His hands unconsciously clenched tightly together, his knuckles turning white from the strain. After a long moment, he sighed deeply, his voice filled with helplessness and confusion:
"Your Majesty, I understand the importance of unity, but the risk is too great. We simply cannot take this gamble."
As for paper money, which can be exchanged for real gold and silver at no cost, you should know that Third Uncle has been paying attention to Chu Fan's movements. The Royal Yuya Villa uses paper money to obtain nearly one million taels of silver every day.
Third Uncle was well aware that paper money must be strictly controlled and regulated. He knew that any leak of paper money manufacturing technology could trigger other countries on the Shengwu Continent to frantically covet Wei's wealth, which would lead to even greater problems.
At this moment, the other elders also keenly noticed the unusually tense atmosphere. Their whispers suddenly fell silent, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Chu Fan and Third Uncle, their eyes filled with concern and thought.
An elder stepped forward and said, "Although Chu Xiang was not very reliable in other matters, he always had extraordinary wisdom in governing the country. In fact, we old guys have not made any decent contributions to the State of Wei, so it is better for us not to know the secret of paper money, so as to reduce risks.
And if Patriarch Chu Yuanwu knew about it, he would tell them this secret if he had a worthy successor in the future to ensure the safe inheritance of the paper money manufacturing technology."
Hearing the elder's words, the other elders nodded in agreement. They understood the stakes involved and realized that they were only older and more powerful, but their wisdom in governing a country was truly beyond their reach. The better the secrecy of the paper currency was protected, the more stable the Wei state would be.
Chu Fan felt a warm feeling in his heart, deeply touched by the elders' sincere hearts and loyalty to the country. Then Chu Fan took Chu Yuanwu alone to check out the super money printing machine.
Entering the side hall, he saw a money printing machine that could automatically print out banknotes without any materials or people. Even Chu Yuanwu, a peak Grandmaster, was shocked. He had never seen such a machine before.
Chu Yuanwu widened his eyes, looking in disbelief at the super printing machine in front of him that could automatically print banknotes without any materials or human operation.
As a powerful master at the peak of the world, Chu Yuanwu also went out to explore the world when he was young. He thought he was knowledgeable about all kinds of strange skills and tricks in the world, but the scene before him was far beyond his imagination.
"How... how on earth did they do that?" Chu Yuanwu muttered to himself, his voice filled with shock and confusion. He slowly approached the printing press and cautiously reached out his hand, wanting to touch this magical machine, but the moment he touched it, he pulled back, as if afraid that his actions would destroy the machine's mysterious power.
Chu Yuanwu was shocked and said, "Your Majesty, where did you get this machine? It's a godsend. Such an ingenious invention, I'm afraid only a god could create it."
Of course, Chu Fan would not tell Chu Yuanwu the secret of this super money printing machine. After all, the ability to travel through time and possess the system was Chu Fan's biggest secret, and he would never reveal it to anyone.
Chu Fan didn't answer Chu Yuanwu's question at this time. Instead, he said seriously, "Grandfather, you are the second person to know about the existence of this machine. I hope you can keep it a secret. If anything happens to me in the future, then you will come here and take the newly printed banknotes out to the Royal Bank."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuanwu knew Chu Fan wasn't going to reveal more. But he didn't intend to press the issue further. After all, Chu Fan was already a god-like figure in the hearts of many in Wei State, so it wasn't surprising that something miraculous happened to him.
After seeing this machine, Chu Yuanwu also understood why Chu Fan asked the elders of the clan to swear an oath. If such a magical machine fell into the hands of people with ill intentions, the State of Wei would be doomed.
Chu Yuanwu's expression was solemn, and he solemnly promised Chu Fan: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will protect this secret with my life. As long as I, Chu Yuanwu, am still breathing, I will never let the secret leak out. I will sacrifice my life for the prosperity of Wei State!"
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