Not only can it be used within the Empire, we will also open banks in other places one after another. For example, if this representative is from the Strangford Empire, then if he makes money in Maple Leaf County, he can take it to the Strangford Empire and exchange it or deposit it in a designated bank.
Maple Leaf Bank will also launch a more convenient function, which is checks. For example, if you are a businessman from other countries and you still find it troublesome to carry such a large box of money, it doesn’t matter. We can solve this problem for you.
If you deposit 100,000 gold coins in my Maple Leaf Bank, I will prepare a checkbook for you. You only need to write down the amount you urgently need at any place with a Maple Leaf Bank, and we will exchange it for the gold coins or banknotes you need, as long as the amount does not exceed the 100,000 gold coins you have saved."
Lin Xingchen continued to teach the ten selected people how to use checks and banknotes until they all understood how to use and calculate them.
“It’s basically what you said. Such changes will take some time to get used to. After all, it’s impossible for everyone to accept these methods all at once.
But I think you are the ones who should be most familiar with it. You are the ones who need these good methods the most. Today is just a demonstration or an advance notice to everyone. The Kurma Empire will officially pass this draft in January next year, and the price of gold coins will be restricted at that time."
"I wonder if this friend has any questions he needs to know?" Seeing a man in his thirties raising his hand high, Lin Xingchen signaled him to tell him about his problem.
"Your Excellency the Duke, these ideas of yours are really good, but the question I want to ask is, do you think this system can be implemented? Also, we originally used gold and silver coins, and now you give me a thin piece of paper money, how do you give them the value they deserve?"
“This is a very good question. It is true that gold and silver are used as universal currencies, but I tell you that sooner or later they will be phased out of trading. How can I give a thin piece of paper in my hand the value of a gold coin?
It's very simple! Because I use the reputation of Kulma and Maple Leaf Territory as a guarantee, if you have any opinions about the credit of my Kulma Empire and Maple Leaf Territory, you can raise them and I can help you solve them. "Lin Xingchen was already prepared for such a problem.
"What you mean, sir, is that you use the country's credibility as a guarantee, and then issue these banknotes and give them basic value. Although it sounds like there is no problem with it, I still reserve my personal opinion." This person is also an insurance man. Although he is worried that the money will be wasted in the end, at least he did not say anything final.
"Any new thing needs a process of acceptance, which may take a year or a hundred years. It doesn't matter. As long as the system continues to improve, everyone will like this model one day."
"You should all be familiar with newspapers. Starting tomorrow, newspapers across the empire will publish the content of today's gathering!
In order to give you enough time to adapt, the Queen and I have discussed that while we will be issuing paper money, we will not stop using gold coins for the time being.
But time is not unlimited. At a certain time, we will terminate the trading of gold, silver and copper metal currencies in the form of imperial law.
I hope you can learn and get used to this method as soon as possible, so as not to cause unnecessary troubles. "That's about it, the next step is to answer some people's questions. Fortunately, Lin Xingchen was well prepared.
Standing on the white tower and looking at the busy streets below, Lin Xingchen sighed helplessly.
"Why are you sighing, Your Excellency the Duke? You are the most powerful person in our empire besides the Queen!" A crisp voice sounded behind Lin Xingchen.
"Cameron Stephens meets His Excellency the Duke!" The visitor completed the series of self-introductions with an impeccable greeting.
"Cameron, I've heard of you, but this is the first time we meet. Please don't blame me for being rude." The servant next to them saw Lin Xingchen wave his hand and quickly brought tea and snacks and placed them on the table next to them.
"Mr. Cameron, please sit down and talk slowly. I wonder what you want to talk to me about?" After making a gesture for him to take a seat, Lin Xingchen leaned back in his chair and looked at the man who came with ill intentions.
“I’ve always heard that the Duke is a very straightforward person, but I never had the chance to meet him before. Today, I see that he really didn’t lie to me.
Since you are so direct, I will not beat around the bush. I know that Her Majesty made a deal with you in the past. She exchanged a territory the size of the original Maple Leaf Territory for your help to achieve her current status.
As one of the only two young people in the royal family, I also want to emulate Your Majesty, so I wonder what price I should pay to get your support? "After Cameron finished speaking about his price, he looked at Lin Xingchen nervously.
Lin Xingchen smiled and answered him without rushing: "Don't be nervous, your brother Edward is much calmer than you."
"He threatened me right from the start! He said that if I supported you to succeed the throne, I would regret it in the end."
"Hahaha... Your Majesty the Duke is such a joke. How could Edward have the confidence to threaten you? I guess he would be so respectful that he would almost kneel down to you to win your support." Cameron seemed to know his younger brother very well.
"You know, although he didn't threaten me in person, his followers did say those words just now. I've heard a lot of threatening words over the years, but I've never heard him use such a tone." Lin Xingchen smiled and raised the juice in his hand and drank several sips, looking very happy.
"Of course, Edward is not someone you like. To be frank, you built the empire. Although Edward is not an incompetent idiot, he is definitely not someone who can lead the empire."
"Then can you? From the sound of your voice it seems that your brother is not as good as you!"
"Your Excellency, there is no need to test me. I am naturally stronger than others, but I don't know myself that I can be a person who can control the empire. But you can, Your Excellency!" Cameron changed the subject and licked him directly.
"Including me, there are five first-class dukes in the empire, and there are even more third-class dukes and four marquises. So how many people support you now? Your brother mentioned a lot of names! I'm still quite afraid of the Duke of Hill and the Duke of George."
"Even if all the nobles in the empire support him, he won't have any chance of winning as long as you support me, because you are the most important person in this empire and no one can replace you."
"Am I that important? How come I don't know!"
"You have been traveling for ten years, my lord. During these ten years, the empire's progress has been in accordance with the plan you specified. A few years ago, your plan was completed but there was no follow-up, which caused the entire empire to panic.
Without your guidance or leadership, the empire will only stay where it is. No matter how hard other dukes try, their vision and ability cannot compare with yours.
So I give up all hints or overtures, and I only treat you and Her Majesty the Queen with my heart, because I know that only you two can decide the future of the empire and me."
"That's pretty accurate! But are you so confident that I will help you? You said that the Queen and I made a deal in the past, but at that time we both needed each other, so there was a premise for cooperation.
Now, just like you said, even if I close the door, the new emperor needs to consider whether I will be unhappy if he wants to do something. "Lin Xingchen said with his eyes narrowed slightly, mockingly.
“Sir, Edward’s ascension to the throne is not a good thing for you, the Empire, or Maple Leaf Territory. He is just like Elsa and Ellen back then. His ambition has made him forget his own abilities.
I am different. I have my own bottom line. I know why I came to you and what I should do after getting your support to become emperor.
This is what I should understand, instead of being busy flipping through various books on how to govern a country and trying to please the queen and the nobles like him."
"Is this your final price? It's pretty good, but I don't have much desire for power. The reason I keep developing Maple Leaf Territory is just for fun.
Cameron, let me tell you the truth! I have also said this to your brother. Instead of trying to win over the nobles or accumulate strength, why not ask the Queen? The Queen's heart is not as small as you think. She is a great woman who is destined to go down in history."
"I promised the Queen that I would not help anyone in the matter of the throne transfer. The one you need to get recognition from is the Queen, not me!" After saying this, Lin Xingchen raised the juice glass in his hand.
Cameron left tactfully. He left very briskly and confidently. Lin Xingchen's words made him let down his last bit of guard.
"What's wrong? You seem very unhappy!" Avril put her hands on Lin Xingchen's temples and massaged him gently.
"Power is sometimes the root of all evil. I sometimes wonder if I am doing the right thing. The more prosperous the empire is, the closer it is to the outbreak of contradictions.
I can assert that within two generations, the conflict between us and the Empire will no longer be able to be smoothed over. One side must fall for it to be considered the end, but judging by the situation, it is more likely that we will be the last one standing.”