Chapter 1222 Currency War (3rd update, please subscribe)
Dragon head!
Who is the real leader of the Ming Empire?
Without a doubt, it must be the Imperial Bank.
As the largest bank in the Ming Dynasty, it had grown into a giant through investment and loans as early as the Nanhua period. And now, as the leader of the imperial financial world, his every move directly affects the financial lifeline of the empire.
In October, there was a light drizzle in the sky. The Eighth Street in Yingtian was full of people holding folding umbrellas and hurrying on their way in the rain. The Eighth Street is a famous financial street in Yingtian, where many banks gather. Like Nanhua, the financial streets are all concentrated on the Eighth Street. It is said that this is because "eight" is homophonic to "fa" (prosperity).
However, for Edward Elias Sassoon, it was really difficult to connect the two together. A month ago, Edward came to Daming and began his journey to Daming. At the age of 45, like every tourist who came here, he strolled in the city of Daming, read newspapers, and participated in bankers' gatherings.
One of the important reasons why Edward came here was that he wanted to understand this land and this country.
What is the ultimate purpose of understanding?
To destroy this empire, of course!
Therefore, he needed to understand this empire and the opponent he wanted to destroy. Today, as usual, while strolling in the city, Edward was surprised when he found himself on Eighth Street.
Opposite is the Imperial Bank.
People were constantly coming in and out of the tall Greek temple-like building. It was past eleven in the afternoon, and it was almost time to get off work.
Standing next to a newsstand on the roadside, Edward was browsing newspapers and magazines, but his attention was not on the newspapers, but on the temple-like building opposite.
It was 11:30 in the morning. Although the Imperial Bank still had half an hour to go before its lunch break, some people had already left work early. The financial elites of the Empire could be recognized at a glance. Not only were they tall and strong, but they all seemed to be wearing uniforms: black leather shoes, fishnet socks, straight trousers, narrow ties, and Empire-style lapels - a type of clothing similar to European suits, but simpler and lighter. The financial elites of the Empire usually wore black or dark gray.
They walked and talked happily with each other. Edward had some idea of what they were talking about, and he could even judge from their facial expressions - they were talking about trivial things: some were talking about how to spend the weekend in the suburbs, fishing, some were talking about the performance at the opera last night, and of course some were discussing a certain actress.
"empire……"
While muttering this word, Edward touched a coin in his hand - it was a silver coin of the Ming Empire.
Diameter 39 mm, weight 27.07 grams, fineness 95%.
The silver content and weight are the same as those of the Mexican silver dollar, but the biggest difference is the pattern - the pattern on the silver dollar is a red bird surrounded by flame patterns, which means rebirth from the ashes.
This is the legal currency of the Ming Empire - Ming Yuan.
Touching the unruly Vermilion Bird with its head held high and wings spread out on the silver dollar, Edward raised the corners of his lips and sneered.
"Finally... I can get revenge!"
The reason why Edward Elias Sassoon said this was because his brother, Jacob Elias Sassoon, was illegally kidnapped to Nanhua almost twenty years ago and then sentenced to death by the so-called court.
At that time, in order to save Jacob, his father hired many lawyers, but it was of no use.
Jacob is dead!
Died under the despicable laws of the Ming Dynasty - what right did they have to judge a foreigner? What's more, they kidnapped people from another country and brought them to the Ming Dynasty to try them according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty. This is simply absurd.
But no matter how absurd it is, it cannot change one reality - they did it. They used Jacob's life to warn everyone - anyone who sells porn to the Ming Dynasty will be brought to the Ming Dynasty court, and the only way waiting for them is death.
For the past twenty years, Edward has been waiting for an opportunity. What opportunity is he waiting for?
Of course it’s a chance for revenge!
revenge!
For Jacob!
For Sassoon!
"Father, you will get what you want soon!"
Edward smiled coldly, his expression full of pride. When his father died five years ago, he had repeatedly told him to take revenge.
Yes, the Jews do hold grudges. Perhaps, they cannot kill an empire, but they can take revenge in another way!
In the way Jews do best.
"Well, time to go back to London!"
Almost a month later, Edward finally returned to London. After a short rest at home, he went straight to Downing Street.
As the son-in-law of the Rothschild family, perhaps his marriage to Irene Caroline Rothschild did not bring him any wealth, but relying on the influence of the Rothschild family, he still managed to successfully squeeze into the upper class of London. Of course, what is the most important thing?
It was he who had the opportunity to get in touch with the real top leaders of the British Empire. Only through them would he have the chance to avenge Jacob!
On the way to Downing Street, Edward continued to play with the "Suzaku Silver Dollar" in his hand. The silver dollar was very beautiful, but... was it just a silver coin?
"Is this... a silver coin?"
Robert Gascoigne-Cecil looked at the silver coin, then looked at Edward in confusion, with doubts in his brows.
In fact, Cecil looked down on the Jew in front of him. If it were not for his wife's family, he would not even be qualified to stand here, but his wife was from the Rothschild family.
Well, the British Empire has its own national conditions.
"Is this just a silver coin?"
Edward asked and answered himself.
"This is definitely not a silver coin, it is also a weapon!"
Taking a deep breath and looking at the Prime Minister of the British Empire in front of him, Edward spoke out the idea he had been thinking about for a long time.
"If the weapon of money is in the hands of the British Empire, its power is not even inferior to a huge fleet. It can even help the British Empire destroy the fleet of the Ming Empire. It can not only destroy their fleet, but also destroy their economy, and finally severely damage their country! Mr. Prime Minister, this is a completely different kind of war!"
After a pause, Edward said.
"This is a war of money, well... it's also a war of currency!"
“Currency War?”
Cecil looked at the guy in front of him in confusion.
"Yes, it's a war of currency. The Ming Empire has already made the ammunition for us. We just need to fire this bullet. Mr. Prime Minister, I guarantee that it will bring unprecedented disaster to the Ming Empire, not only to them, but also to their allies! If successful, we can destroy the entire Ming Empire without firing a single shot or even a single soldier! At least we can deal a heavy blow to the ambitious Ming Empire!"
Looking at the Amity Society in front of him with such a firm commitment, Prime Minister Cecil couldn't help but feel a little curious.
"Edward, you've successfully aroused my curiosity. Tell me about your plan!"
Everyone is curious, and Cecil was curious about how to wage a currency war with the Ming Dynasty without firing a single shot.
(End of this chapter)
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