Xiao Letian did not arrogantly want to make money that does not cash. Lotte Foreign Company is not the central bank of the Qing Dynasty. He does not have the national credit to borrow. Of course, with the little national credit of the Qing Dynasty, no one can admit it even if he wants to use it.

Xiao Letian started with the most tightly controlled army and spread people's familiarity with paper money little by little. This paper that can be exchanged for silver coins will definitely be resisted by people at the beginning. But there is no need to worry that as long as people successfully exchange silver coins from foreign companies a few times, their doubts will be greatly weakened.

There is no need to forcefully promote these banknotes, because it will increase the people's distrust. Let these new soldiers accept it first. It will penetrate into people's hearts like spring breeze and rain. When the people are no longer in conflict, Xiao Letian will use a real killer move.

"Brothers, we must prepare for battle anytime and anywhere. We need at least thirty pounds of armed body. If we carry jingling silver coins on our body, this will only add to the trouble. Then you will know the benefits of these banknotes..."

"In addition, many brothers are from Ryukyu Naha. It is impossible not to send some military pay to your family. Our Lotte Foreign Company also has a branch in Naha. At that time, you can take these small deposit certificates back. You don't have to come forward in person to exchange silver coins for your family. This is much more convenient than giving you silver coins..."

"Not only that. This kind of small deposit certificate does not require personal exchange. You can use them to settle the bill when you spend money. Of course, some people really couldn't believe it at the beginning. But don't worry. I believe that it won't take ten days or half a month. Merchants in Tanggu all have to rush to ask for these banknotes..."

In fact, there is no need for Xiao Letian to waste his words. With his prestige in the new army, as long as he says that paper money can be used, the brothers will definitely not have any questions.

"Okay. Brothers have worked hard with me for a year. Now I have the salary you deserve. Where can I get the rest from your company platoon leader? Let's have a good New Year. I, Xiao Letian, have a good wish for everyone." After that, Xiao Letian took off his hat and bowed 90 degrees. All the brothers in the audience were moved and burst into tears.

How many great people in the Qing Dynasty who were willing to bow to their soldiers to greet the New Year? No. None of them? Such leaders are above. How could the brothers of the subordinates not work hard? Please come in more and faster chapters.

Xiao Letian's new army finally walked onto the street. When these bald soldiers in blue tweed uniforms appeared in the lively crowd, the atmosphere of celebrating the New Year suddenly increased by three points. Because the purchasing power of these soldiers was so amazing. An ordinary soldier was carrying forty or fifty eagles in his arms. As for the officers, let alone the officers. He started a large purchase with hundreds of silver coins in his pocket.

There was no concept of inflation in the late Qing Dynasty. The purchasing power of silver is so great. If a family of three can spend two or three silver coins for a Spring Festival, it will be considered a well-off and prosperous family.

These soldiers started to sweep goods in the market with small deposit certificates that could be exchanged for silver coins. The soldiers shouted and walked up to the restaurant. They also ordered a sumptuous banquet to have fun. The first time they updated the senior officers to enter foreign businesses opened by foreigners. Even Western goods such as pocket watches and pens dared to ask about the price.

At first, when the soldiers came to check out with strange papers, the bosses of each family were still surprised. But after the errands really exchanged brand new foreign money from Lotte Foreign Company, all the merchants felt relieved.

"Boss, great joy, great joy. Just now, the second cabinet of Lotte Foreign Company told me. Now Tongzhiyamen has decided that taxes can be paid next year with this small certificate of deposit. And there is a discount of one cent."

"What. Say it again. There are discounts for paying taxes." The shopkeeper almost threw down his reading glasses.

The young man Gudong drank half a scoop of cold water, "It's right. I updated the first time and heard that Tongzhi thought it was very convenient to collect taxes with this kind of banknote. He got a small certificate of deposit from us. Then he collectively asked Lotte Foreign Company to exchange it... And Lotte Foreign Company is willing to issue more certificates of deposit. He said he would give the yamen some discounts..."

"Oh. Actually, I don't know how the yamen and foreign companies settle accounts. Anyway, we will use this kind of deposit certificate to pay taxes from next year. We can enjoy a discount of one cent. We need to charge one cent less tax..."

Not only the restaurant owner was stunned, but also the merchants who were drinking around were stunned. The Lotte Foreign Company's money was too big. He could actually subsidize the taxes of the court.

In ancient times, one cent was equivalent to ten percent now. One cent represents one percent. So Xiao Letian had to pay out of his own pocket to subsidize all merchants in Tanggu with one percent tax. He updated the great charity as soon as possible. This was far beyond Hu Xueyan.

The news like thunder erupted throughout Tanggu Port. From that day on, the credit of small deposit certificates, that is, banknotes, rolled upwards. There were resident staff from various businesses outside the military camp at any time. When they saw these soldiers appearing, they looked like small stars. They surrounded them and promoted their own business.

Once the credit of paper money is established, the market will naturally be in short supply. Countless big merchants are crowding in Lotte Foreign Company to pray to see Xiao Lotte and Fan. Unfortunately, even big merchants with the identity of Niu Zhanggui were blocked.

"I'm so sorry. I told you the truth. The sir and the old shopkeeper are really not in foreign companies. We don't know whereabouts. If you update it as soon as possible, don't make things difficult for me. Your Sihai Business Name is our biggest customer. Can we not think of you if we have good things? Let's wait home. We really didn't lie to you..."

The guy didn't cheat the shopkeeper Niu. Now the ordinary guys in Lotte's foreign company don't know where Xiao Letian is. At this time, Xiao Letian, the old shopkeeper and several officers under him had already taken a boat to sea with the company of Matthew and Mike.

Entering the Bohai Bay during the twelfth lunar month is a very dangerous thing. Because the greenhouse effect was not yet prominent in the late Qing Dynasty. It was still very cold in winter. There are often large areas of sea ice ice in the Bohai Bay.

The small sailboat is flexibly avoiding the maze-like ice cubes under the control of the native ship boss. It moves towards the deep water area. Generally, it will reach the deep sea if it leaves the coast for twenty or thirty nautical miles. The sea ice will be much less updated as soon as possible.

The Bohai Sea was unique to the light yellow sea water rolling on both sides of the ship. Several telescopes on the bow were searching nervously on the sea. Half an hour later, the sharp-eyed Matthew was the first to shout out.

"Finished. The wealth of American fly-slippers is in the northeast direction..."

"Hahaha. My baby is flying boat scissoring. My heart and soul are accelerating..." Xiao Letian jumped excitedly.

The sailings stormed the turbulent northwest wind. The wooden sailing ship was sailing rapidly towards the northeast and got closer and closer. Gradually, a slender hull appeared on the sea level before people's eyes. That was the peak of American wooden sailing manufacturing technology. The Clipper Fortune.

"The goods are finally arrived. You Americans have brought my baby. Thank you. Thank you Mr. President..." Xiao Letian rushed up and hugged the two Americans tightly. His eyes were moist.

Half an hour later, Xiao Letian finally boarded the tall flying scissors. He was greeted by General Cai Mao, the general of the Ryukyu Royal Guard, and the soldiers of the third company brought by Luo Huo.

"Sir, why didn't you take me back to China? We didn't catch up with the two big battles. Do you know what the new army brothers in Naba are anxious? We are all going to write a blood letter..." Luo Huo cried in a daze, which made Xiao Letian extremely embarrassed.

"Good brothers. There will be opportunities to make contributions in the future. There will never be a shortage of military battlefields in this great era. Now let me see our life roots..."

General Cai Mao walked to Xiao Letian. More and faster chapters were invited. He actually performed a new military salute. "Cai Mao met with Prime Minister." This sentence scared the boss of the pilot ship and shrank his neck and said to himself, "Mom. It turns out that the legend is true. Mr. Xiao is really the prime minister."

Without too much greeting, the group walked out of the cabin and came to the bottom cabin specially modified by American workers. As soon as they entered the bottom cabin, people felt a wave of heat coming. A tall boiler and four metal dissolving furnaces appeared in front of everyone. Dozens of Chinese Ryukyu workers were busy adding coal under the command of five black craftsmen.

"Prime Minister. If this master pot and four melting furnaces are fully powered, it can melt a ton of silver water and cast silver plates a day... Let's look at it here. The three coin minting machines produced by Pittsburgh machinery yard have been transformed according to our requirements. Now we can stamp and make silver coins. As long as silver and coal are enough, we will produce one ton of silver coins for you a day..."

"Not only that. These equipment can be disassembled. After the industrial special zone is initially formed, you can directly hide these machinery in the factory..."

Four black craftsmen stood in front of the greatest scholars in China. They were all very reserved. Black Americans were protected by the abolition order this year. In the United States, white oppression on black people is still very obvious.

The same job. Black people get far less than white people. They work hard, tiring, dirty and black people. Even in the north, where black people are very friendly to black people, the black people in the factory are still not treated fairly.

The four black craftsmen were all skilled workers who worked in Pittsburgh for many years. Although they could not do any research, there was no problem in manipulating these machines and eliminating some minor daily problems. This time, they came to China and were bewitched by the high salary of the Carnegie family. They left the United States in fear.

"Dear Mr. Prime Minister. Please accept our respect..." After saying that, the four black men took off their work hats and bowed to Xiao Letian.

Xiao Letian did not despise people of color. He quickly walked up and grabbed their big hands covered in coal and said excitedly in English, "Thank you. Thank you for coming here for helping me from afar. Believe me. I will give you absolutely fair treatment..."

Several black craftsmen have also heard that the relationship between this master of Western learning and the President is extraordinary. The respect for Xiao Letian in his heart is heartfelt. Today, when they see that the young prime minister is so approachable, they are all inexplicably excited.

"Sir. Please allow us to demonstrate the working process of the coin minting machine to you. You will get the brightest silver coins..."

The thin silver plate was stuffed into the die-casting machine. Driven by the steam boiler, heavy stamping tools hit the silver plate. Mexican eagle fell along the conveyor belt and fell into the wooden box. The light of the silver coins flashed through everyone's eyes.

The old shopkeeper Fan Jian rushed over. He touched a silver coin and felt as gentle as stroking the baby's skin. "It's so beautiful. This pattern is several times clearer than what we cast. This efficiency is several times higher... My God. Is it as easy to cast silver coin as cutting tofu? We're rich."
Chapter completed!