Hearing Wang Juan's words, even though Li Longji hadn't figured out the crux of the matter, he wasn't worried anymore. He believed that the two of them would be able to handle it.
Empress Wang also nodded with a smile. In the past, she only knew that the imperial court would issue a special kind of money when they were short on money. For example, one copper coin could be exchanged for five copper coins. Only by taking away the money in the hands of the commoners would the imperial court be able to buy more things.
But now, it was clear that the imperial court couldn't do that no matter what. This plan wasn't a quick one. Using it would be akin to killing the goose that laid the golden eggs. If they really needed money but couldn't take it out, they could issue national bonds or negotiate with the commoners to get them to donate a portion of their money.
Thus, the imperial court wasn't in a hurry to get money. Everything was because of Zhang Xiaobao. Now that Wang Juan had mentioned the exchange ratio, it didn't matter. There definitely wouldn't be a problem.
On the other hand, the one who was curious about this was Wu Huifei. She, who was already obsessed with finance, couldn't figure out how the exchange ratio would work.
This was especially so when Japan's money was valuable while Great Tang's money wasn't. How could they take advantage of it?
Thus, she asked, "Cuckoo, I understand that Great Tang's money is valuable. It means that we can buy a large amount of Japanese goods and make them poor. If they impose export taxes, we won't buy anything. This way, they won't be able to get any money from our Great Tang, and they won't be able to buy anything from our Great Tang. When the time comes, we'll just raise the price and earn back our money.
However, if we change the value of Japanese money, won't we suffer a loss? If our Great Tang goes to buy things, for example, one copper coin in Japan is worth ten copper coins in Great Tang. If we change it to 100,000 strings of coins, it will become 10,000 strings of coins in Japan. How many things can we buy with that? Tell me, how can we prevent our Great Tang from suffering a loss? "
Wu Huifei's question was very representative. Li Longji, Gao Lishi, and Wang Ju all turned their gazes to Zhang Xiaobao. In their opinion, they had to look for Xiao Bao for economic calculations.
Zhang Xiaobao didn't respond and continued to drink his tea.
Wang Juan smiled again and said, "Xiao Bao doesn't need to answer these small questions. Only someone in Japan who can reach the top ten of the Tang Empire's billionaires list is worthy of Xiao Bao's help. In terms of finance, Xiao Bao is good at creating opportunities when there are no opportunities in a seemingly perfect system. Xiao Bao doesn't care about the things that are on the surface."
After praising Zhang Xiaobao for a while, Wang Juan began to answer the question. "I can say what Concubine Hui is thinking. For example, one Japanese coin is worth ten Tang coins. Our Tang Empire only needs to relax the export rules.
We can directly ship the goods to Japan and sell them. In the past, we didn't take Japanese money. Now, we can relax the policy of selling the goods to Japan and allow the local Japanese to buy them with Japanese money.
When the Japanese sell the goods to our Great Tang, our Great Tang will deduct the tax that the Japanese should pay and pay with Japanese money. In the past, we used Great Tang's money to pay, but after changing to Japanese money, the Japanese goods will depreciate by ten times. The Japanese can't buy Great Tang's goods with their own country's money, so they will suffer a big loss. Xiao Bao, don't you think so? "
"Oh? You can do that? "Li Longji expressed his interest and nodded repeatedly.
The eyes of the others also lit up. One-sided currency exchange seemed to have such advantages.
Wu Huifei said excitedly, "In fact, we don't have to sell Great Tang's goods. Our Great Tang has many businessmen in Japan now, and they have money in their hands. Xiao Bao, I didn't expect you to teach Cuckoo so well."
Zhang Xiaobao, who was drinking tea, curled his lips. He didn't teach Wang Juan these words at all. Hearing this, he said, "In fact, we don't need to relax the policy. It's still Great Tang's money to buy Great Tang's goods and ship them to Japan. In private, we give the Japanese a chance to exchange Great Tang's money with Japanese money. The value of Japanese money will directly decrease, and then there will be a large gap between the public and the government. We don't need to pay any other costs and can make money by selling.
If the Japanese magnates and nobles are willing to lend money to the Great Tang, with the high exchange rate of Japan, it won't take long for the Japanese economy to collapse. I hope that there are smart people in Japan and that they won't all be so stupid. "
After saying this, Zhang Xiaobao looked disinterested and continued drinking tea with his head lowered, as if he felt that the topic of currency was very boring.
The group of children looked at their brother with shining eyes.
Xiao Bei muttered softly, "So arrogant. This is our brother. He's so arrogant and low-key. Why does it feel like he's lonely and seeking defeat? If only I could be like that one day. "
"Can you call it modesty?" Xiao Yuan also said softly.
"You're the best form of modesty if you don't oppose me." Xiao Bei glared at Xiao Yuan.
The others ignored the two children and continued to nod. It sounded like Xiao Bao's method was more orthodox and didn't relax the policy.
"In that case, we don't need to worry about how Japan will adjust the exchange rate. We just need to agree to the one-way exchange between currencies?" Li Longji asked in conclusion.
Wang Juan continued, "Yes, when the time comes, we can exchange more Great Tang money to Japan. At the same time, we can send more consumables and exquisite handicrafts to Japan. When the exchange rate reaches a certain level, we can directly borrow a large amount of Japanese money from Japanese banks, nobles, and the imperial court. Then we can use Japanese money to exchange Great Tang money in Japan. Everything will be over."
"What do you mean?" Wu Huifei felt like she had learned a lot recently. She understood most of the things, but today, she was confused once again.
Judging from Wang Juan's words, it seemed like Japan would be finished if they did as she said. But what was the reason?
Li Longji and the others were also dumbfounded. It sounded like a simple matter of trade, but why did it feel like two armies were fighting on the battlefield?
"Your Highness Huifei should think about it slowly. Always listening to others say the answer will make you stupid." Zhang Xiaobao, who had drunk a lot of tea, spoke again.
Wu Huifei endured the discomfort in her heart and nodded. She said, "In other words, once this exchange rate is opened, Japan will be finished? Is there any way for Japan to avoid this danger? "
"There is. It is to strictly control the exchange rate of Great Tang and ensure the value of Japan's currency. But if they really exchange, which Japanese can resist this temptation?" Wang Juan said.
"Is there really no way once the exchange rate is opened? What if Xiao Bao is a Japanese? "Wu Huifei asked again, unwilling to give up.
Wang Juan shook her head. "It's useless. Once the exchange rate starts, even if Xiao Bao is a Japanese, I, as the main financial attacker of Great Tang, will deal with Xiao Bao. Xiao Bao can only admit defeat."
Everyone's eyes fell on Zhang Xiaobao again.
Zhang Xiaobao nodded helplessly. "Yes, I represent Japan. Cuckoo is in charge of Great Tang's attack, and I can't defend. Japan's agriculture is not good, its industry is not good, and its military is not good. The territory is small and the population is small. What can I use to fight? Unless I am put alone in Great Tang, I can hide my identity and cause trouble there. "
Everyone revealed a happy and enlightened expression.
"Then, I am relieved. Xiaobei, you go and discuss this matter with Japan. Do it as soon as possible, and I will allow you to open a candy house in Japan." Li Longji smiled and said to the little guys who were also thinking about internal affairs.
Xiaobei pouted hard and replied, "Should I thank the Lord for his kindness?"
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