The silver is in the hands of the gentry.
They refused to exchange the silver for Ming Yuanbao, which slowed down the progress of this national policy.
Minister of Finance Xie Sanbin knew that this day would come sooner or later. After hesitating for a long time, he said, "Your Majesty, the silver in the hands of ordinary people and merchants has long been exchanged for Ming Yuanbao."
"Only some gentry, relying on their connections in the court, refuse to change! What I mean is to use tough measures at the court level to force them to accept the national policy."
"What kind of tough method?" Chongzhen asked.
"Ordinary silver is prohibited from circulation, and only copper coins and Ming Yuanbao are allowed to be used as currency."
"How will violators be dealt with?" Chongzhen asked again.
"Confiscate the money!"
Chongzhen's eyes lit up at first, but after careful consideration, he said cautiously: "This idea is very bold, and I like it very much, but now is not the right time."
"What is your majesty worried about? I can relieve your worries!" Xie Sanbin clasped his hands together.
Under Xie Sanbin's gaze, Chongzhen said something that he could not understand at all.
He said slowly: "Behind any economic purpose, there is a political purpose. This is true for other national policies, and it is also true for currency reform."
"I am stupid!" Xie Sanbin held it in for a long time before finally saying this.
"Minister Xie, there is no need to blame yourself," Chongzhen stood up while speaking.
The breeze caused by his waving robe sleeves made the candle sway back and forth, and the figure in the candlelight swayed left and right.
"You must spread this message in a while, so that the gentry of the Ming Dynasty have enough time to prepare in advance. When the time is right, I will make those gentry who oppose the court pay the price they deserve!"
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