Cao Pi was silent.

Xun may also be silent.

Of course, it does not mean that this cavalry money is a bad thing, because the increase in trade and the circulation of coins have also brought an increase in the transaction volume in Shandong, which has led to the prosperity of Shandong's economy. However, this also means that the finance and economy of the Cao Cao regime are increasingly relying on the input of coins from Feiqian Chang'an.

Especially in Shandong, there is a lack of minerals of silver and gold, and gold is undoubtedly much more expensive than copper coins, and Fei Qian has gold and silver mines...

Feiqian used the exchange rate difference between luxury goods and gold, silver and copper to replace Shandong's raw materials and Shandong's low value-added goods. Through bachelor's degree in agriculture, engineering, and a series of technological updates and iterations, it selectively exported to Shandong, which semi-forcedly led Shandong to carry out technological reforms and economic development, and also successfully penetrated all aspects of the current Han Dynasty and became a noose wrapped around the entire Shandong economy.

Although Xun Or did not understand what the right to currency was, he instinctively realized something was wrong, but unfortunately he felt it was too late...

If the money in the Cavalry cannot flow in like before, the Shandong region will soon fall into a situation where there is no money available, and the entire Shandong social economy will deflate, and then a serious economic crisis will break out.

To give an immediate question, now in Shandong, the salaries of officials have gradually evolved from physical to monetization.

Xu County is undoubtedly the place with the most concentrated officials in Shandong.

When Liu Xie first arrived in Xu County, the economy was very poor at that time, and officials paid for food directly. The officials received as much food as possible. However, with the addition of the bachelor of agriculture and engineering sent by Fei Qian, the grain production in Shandong recovered very quickly and the prices of grain began to fall. So many officials did not want physical grain that was easy to fluctuate and had a variety of good and bad quality, but wanted to pay money directly.

This is actually due to later companies, employees are more willing to pay money directly, rather than taking a bunch of Blue Moon Shells produced by unknown places to go home...

Although from barter to monetization, this is a social progress and has also promoted Shandong's economic prosperity, people in Shandong, whether Cao Cao, Xun or Guo Jia, do not understand what inflation is, nor do they realize that the prices of food and cloth, such as daily necessities, have increased in the long run, but the salaries of officials of the Han Dynasty have not been adjusted accordingly.

In other words, it is the old saying that prices are rising and wages are not rising.

So, a dilemma.

I am not happy to give food, and I am not happy to give money.

After the potential recovery of the Western Regions, the amount of trade accelerated, causing a large increase in the circulation of currency. Then economic problems quickly turned into political issues.

Seeing that there are more and more good things, but the salary is always only so pitiful. What should I do?

Do you eat braised vegetables honestly and watch others eat meat and drink rose apple wine?

How is that possible?

The result can only be that officials either seek rent, corruption, or increase exploitation, and storm the ground. In this way, the atmosphere and efficiency of the Shandong officialdom, which was not very good, are all visible to the naked eye to decline.

As a counselor, due to the perspective of the times, Xun may have to do his best to find a solution in the face of increasingly harsh situations, but his methods are limited to the level of comparing the "physics".

"The cavalry is increasing in money, but we are decreasing," Xun said in a low voice, "If one day... the cavalry cuts off the exchange of coins, or changes coins to use them... Then... this battle cannot be avoided... If the battle against Chang'an, if the battle is won, the universe will be determined by one battle, and the country of Han can be extended, and the lord's achievements can be immortalized in the world."

This is naturally the most ideal result.

Cao Pi nodded, then pondered for a while, and asked softly, "Then if you can't get it... what's the gain from this?"

"Take the casting workshop." Xun said in a deep voice, "Patch the craftsmen and get the coin craftsmanship. Shandong can get rid of the noose and form its own line, or it can in turn restrict Chang'an..."

"Then..." Cao Pi hesitated and dared not ask.

Xun may also remain silent again.

The autumn wind whistled outside the hall, bringing out the smell of rust.
Chapter completed!