Liu Damazi was a little upset because the guards had blindfolded him when they took him out of the Tiger Court: "Hey, I... I'm not a donkey pushing a millstone, why are you blindfolding me?"
The guard ignored the chatterbox and continued to escort him to the front of the school.
This caught Lu Rao's attention. People were all secretly amazed when they saw a blindfolded and shackled prisoner being taken to the street.
Liu Damazi had already heard the noise around him. He was now blind and was led by a guard with his hands tied with a rope.
So he reached out to remove the mask on his head, but was stabbed by the guards behind him. These guards were murderous and showed no mercy.
Liu Damazi then became obedient and followed closely like a dog on a leash.
I don’t know how long I walked, I fell several times on the road, and then I stopped.
Liu Damazi heard a sound that was extremely familiar, the sound of silver bills being printed.
Experts are common among the people, and Liu Damazi is a genius in some aspects. He actually figured out how to make plates, adjust colors, print, cut and other techniques to make fake banknotes without any teacher.
The voice was too familiar. Sure enough, when the guard took off his hood, the scene in front of him still shocked Liu Damazi.
This was the Song Dynasty Banknote Printing Factory. Stacks of Jiaozi and silver notes filled the room, and workers of all kinds were busy with their work. Some were setting the layout, some were adjusting the colors, and some were printing layer by layer.
What surprised him most was that the counterfeiting technique he had learned without any instruction was actually similar to the procedures here. Even Liu Damazi himself began to admire himself.
This is the Banknote Printing Department under the Ministry of Revenue. The official in charge is called the Banknote Printing Envoy. His name is Liu Dalei, who has the same surname as Liu Damazi.
"My name is Liu Dalei, also known as Liu Damazi. Please accept the imperial edict." Liu Dalei took out an imperial edict.
Liu Damazi was still dreaming, standing there blankly, at a loss as to what to do. The guard beside him kicked him down and knelt down as well.
Liu Damazi finally came to his senses and hurriedly knelt down to receive the order.
Liu Dalei read out, "In obedience to Emperor Yun, I hereby decree: Liu Damazi forged counterfeit banknotes and should be executed according to the law. Based on my principle of leniency, I pardon Liu Damazi so that he can make meritorious contributions while serving his sentence. He will be appointed Supervisor of the Banknote Printing Department with the cangue on. If Liu Damazi sincerely repents, I will reward him. This is my decree!"
Liu Damazi was stunned. How could this be possible? The emperor actually spared his life. Not only could he not die, but he was even assigned to work in the Banknote Printing Department.
Even though he had to work in shackles, that is, with shackles on his feet, it was simply unbelievable. Moreover, the imperial edict said that if he sincerely repented, he would be rewarded. This would allow him to make meritorious contributions while serving his sentence. The emperor would be very pleased, and he would be a member of the court.
Eating the emperor's food was too much of a surprise and too unexpected for Liu Damazi, who had already prepared himself for death.
In this way, Liu Damazi became the supervisor of the Banknote Printing Department. He lived up to everyone's expectations and quickly improved the banknote printing technology.
The new version of the banknotes was made of yellowish-white paper, and the notes were thick and resistant to water damage. The images on the notes were clear, but the font on the notes appeared pale blue in the sun, but purple in candlelight at night.
With such advanced anti-counterfeiting technology, there is no longer any trace of counterfeit banknotes on the market. Since the emergence of Jiaozi silver notes in the Song Dynasty, counterfeit silver notes have never ceased to appear in successive dynasties.
After Liu Damazi improved the banknote printing technology, no one could imitate it. So Zhao Huan ordered the banks in various places to collect old silver notes and exchange them for new ones.
After that, silver notes ceased to circulate in the market, as some foreign merchants only visited Bianjing once every few years. Although the old silver notes were not abolished, the new silver notes became the mainstream currency in the entire market.
This is mainly due to the market trend. Many merchants are reluctant to use old silver bills for transactions because they are afraid that there may be fakes in them.
Large merchants often traded in the thousands or even tens of thousands of taels. Although Zhao Huan didn't understand finance, he knew that large-denomination silver notes could easily cause inflation, so the largest silver note in the Song Dynasty was priced at 500 taels.
Some goods transactions involve huge amounts of money, and there is a thick stack of silver bills, among which it is inevitable that one or two fake silver bills may be mixed in. If you are not careful, it is easy to cause losses.
The new version of the silver note is different. Whether it is the color of the paper or the fineness of the font, the real and fake silver notes can be distinguished at a glance, so the new version of the silver note is circulating more and more widely.
Zhao Li's dragon boat fleet finally arrived in Mexico.
The entire fleet had lost a third of its troops. Although they relied on Zhao Huan's so-called world map, it was, after all, just a drawing from memory. It only had a rough outline, and islands and the like were out of the question.
The Dragon Ship Fleet encountered reefs in Kievan Rus and countless storms on the ocean. Fortunately, the hulls were sturdy, and the crews had extensive sailing experience. The fleet was almost wiped out several times, but relied on experience and luck to escape danger.
The crew suffered even greater losses, with many dying of illness. Fortunately, Zhao Huan made every effort to ensure that the ship was stocked with leafy greens such as fruits and vegetables. The first thing he did upon landing was to look for fresh water and vegetables. This is why the fleet did not suffer from scurvy caused by vitamin deficiency.
The crew arrived in Mexico, but Zhao Li and his crew didn't find the rumored sweet potatoes. Worse still, the fleet couldn't communicate with the local indigenous people. Even though they were carrying silk goods, the natives still treated them as enemies.
Zhao Li led his men to this land, and Pan Bufeng stayed on the ship to guard it. They now admired Emperor Zhao Huan more and more. His Majesty had never been here before, so how did he know about this continent?
Could it really be a true dragon descended to earth? Otherwise, how could he be omniscient and omnipotent?
The land of Mexico is now full of Indians. Although these natives are primitive tribes, they are good at living in the jungle and can appear and disappear in the jungle without warning, making it difficult to guard against them.
Zhao Li brought forty or fifty people with him, and the first thing they did when they arrived at the shore was to get some fresh water. They could have nothing else on the boat, but they had to have plenty of fresh water.
Pan Bufeng stayed on the ship, holding a pen and paper, drawing a map of the sailing route.
This is first-hand, invaluable information that helps future generations avoid many detours. Maps must clearly indicate where there are reefs and undercurrents, where there is fresh water, and where there are inhabitants.
Pan Bufeng did not dare to be negligent. He knew the importance of the information in his hand, so he was very careful in every detail.
"How long has Prince Li been gone?" Pan Bufeng asked while recording what he saw and heard along the way.
The soldier next to him bowed and replied: "Sir, the Prince Li has been gone for half a day. I think he should be back soon."
Pan Bufeng put down his pen and said, "Your Majesty is wise, far beyond the comprehension of mere mortals like us. I imagine this is the Mexico you spoke of. After so much hardship and years away from home, we finally have hope. Let's go to the deck and take a look."
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