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"They were all hidden away in cellars by wealthy families."
Chapter 1842 Unparalleled Thick-Skinnedness!
Zhao Kai was immediately filled with shame.
Managing cultivated land for one year,
I've fallen behind!
They don't even recognize the new types of currency.
That would be very embarrassing, and people would look down on you!
By the light of the lanterns at the riddle stall,
Zhao Kai carefully observed the design on the silver coin.
This thing seems pretty good.
The merchant then took out another silver dollar and said...
"Yun...you are unaware,"
"There's another good way to identify silver coins."
"Blow on it like this, then hold it to your ear and listen to the sound,"
"The sound of a real silver dollar is very pleasant."
"Fake silver dollars also make a sound,"
"But adding too much copper makes the sound even higher-pitched,"
"Adding too much lead will make the sound deeper!"
Zhao Kai tried blowing on the coins to hear the sound.
Sure enough, there was a sound when I put it to my ear.
It's unbelievable that a merchant has to teach this kind of thing.
Zhao Kai felt increasingly embarrassed.
He said to his wives and concubines behind him,
"Take the silver home carefully,"
"Stay close to those military officers,"
"Don't let it be stolen by scoundrels!"
The wives and concubines were overjoyed.
They usually complained that Zhao Kai didn't do any work.
But at this moment, I feel that Zhao Kai is really capable.
Zhao Kai also kept some for himself.
Headed straight to the nearby clothing store.
He needs to buy a new outfit immediately.
Wearing plain clothes to a lantern festival is really beneath me.
The other princes of the previous dynasty,
At first I was just laughing at it.
At this moment, however, they were extremely envious.
Zhao Xu leaned close to Zhao Gou and whispered,
"My ninth brother's calligraphy is excellent,"
"The lyrics are also excellent,"
"How about we sell a new poem as well?"
Zhao Gou was quite tempted.
But he couldn't bring himself to say it, muttering to himself.
"Or... let's just forget about it."
Zhao Xu said, "My calligraphy is not bad."
"I can't come up with any new words right away."
"Why don't I contact the buyer?"
"Ninth Brother begins to compose lyrics,"
"We'll split the profits 50/50. How about it?"
Zhao Gou thought this deal was worthwhile.
But he continued to hold it in, speaking in a low voice.
"Keep quiet and make a fuss; let's do it privately."
Zhao Xu happily went to submit the report.
After obtaining permission,
He then borrowed paper and pen from the stall owner.
He asked Zhao Gou to compose two poems.
A soldier was following him.
They headed straight for Fanlou and Panlou.
These two poems sold for a total of fifteen strings of cash.
Zhao Xu returned, took out four strings of cash, and handed them to Zhao Gou, saying,
"Third Brother is very famous,"
"It's another gamble by many wealthy people,"
"It can sell for several dozen strings of cash."
"Ninth Brother, your calligraphy and poetry are both excellent,"
"But ultimately, he doesn't have the same fame as my third brother,"
“Private sales and clandestine transactions can't even drive up prices.”
"No matter how much I try to persuade you, my foolish brother..."
"I've been talking until my lips are almost sore,"
"Two poems would only sell for eight strings of cash."
"That's enough, that's enough, thank you Seventh Brother,"
Zhao Gou happily tucked the money into his pocket and couldn't help but say,
"Seventh Brother, why don't you make another trip?"
"Let's see if we can sell a few more?"
Zhao Xu quietly pointed at the soldier,
"That soldier from earlier,"
"It has traveled with me quite a bit,"
"They were already quite impatient."
"I wouldn't accept money even if offered to me,"
"It will likely be much harder to wander around freely today,"
"Otherwise, we will surely anger this military officer."
Zhao Gou sighed, "It is indeed a pity."
The group continued strolling through the lantern market.
Zhao Gou felt increasingly uneasy.
I have a feeling that Zhao Xu took a kickback.
Arriving near the state bridge,
But people didn't go to see the lanterns.
Instead, they formed a circle around the perimeter to watch the spectacle.
Zhao Gou also wanted to get involved.
But I could never squeeze in.
Suddenly a group of police officers from the military police station came running over.
The lead officer roughly pushed aside the onlookers and shouted.
Who's causing trouble?
A stall owner grabbed a small merchant.
"Sir, this man is using counterfeit money,"
'Arrest him and throw him in jail immediately!'
The small merchant, however, was from out of town.
He immediately cried out that he was innocent and explained,
"I'm from Wanting County,"
"Send some goods to Tokyo,"
"I want to make a little money during the Lantern Festival."
"Not many people use silver dollars where we're from,"
"I don't know how to tell the difference between real and fake."
"I got this silver dollar from selling goods,"
"I had no idea it was counterfeit money!"
The lead soldier seized the silver coins.
Blow air into your ear and listen.
I listened to it several times.
"This money is fake,"
"Come back to Bingmasi with me."
"Don't be afraid, just tell the truth,"
"I definitely won't do anything to you."
"Many counterfeit coins have been discovered in recent days,"
"I heard the emperor is very angry,"
"If you perform meritorious service, you will receive a reward!"
"I will definitely tell the truth,"
"I didn't make this counterfeit money!"
The small merchant became increasingly flustered as he spoke.
Counterfeit money has existed since ancient times.
Even small pieces of silver can be counterfeited.
There were also a large number of counterfeit paper money in the Song Dynasty, including Jiaozi and Huizi.