Chapter 393: Gilding (2)
“A fun and decent idea, you say?”
“Yes, but I’ll need a few answers first.”
“Then ask away, as much as you like. You’ve made me quite curious now.”
Elder Geolhwang gave me a look full of amusement and curiosity, inviting my questions.
I began right away.
“About Majeun—Horse-Hoof Silver—who exactly manufactures it? They all look different, so I assumed they weren’t made directly by the government.”
I was referring to the high-denomination silver currency of the Central Plains, called Majeun because it’s shaped like a horse’s hoof. I’d used it a few times and even had a few pieces stored on my boat. But the shapes varied so much that I had to ask.
This was the first piece I needed to confirm for my plan.
“Majeun, huh? Talking about big money already... Now I’m even more interested.”
Elder Geolhwang gave a small smile, then began his explanation.
“Majeun is produced by officially licensed silversmiths. Anyone with the proper approval can mint them, which is why they all look different. Even the Tang Clan could make them. Isn’t that right, Mandok Shingun?”
Just as I thought!