Chapter 110: Fight! (1 / 2)
Da Xia has always faced a shortage of currency.
Whether it was copper coins or gold and silver, there was never enough in circulation. Let alone the fact that some people would bury large amounts of gold, silver, and copper with them as burial items.
— Hence, the use of silk as currency and the eventual invention of paper money.
A whole silver mine? They could swallow that entirely.
At this moment, who cared about whether the Wokou Country Envoy had deceived them? Forget it for now—don’t let it delay their discussions about how to secure this money!
The Ministry of Rites officials stepped forward, smiling, and escorted the Wokou Country Envoy away. To avoid raising suspicion, they claimed they needed to discuss the next tribute session.
As soon as the envoy left, the Emperor ordered the Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) to form a large perimeter around the area, forbidding anyone from approaching. He then began speaking on the spot: “The Jinyiwei previously infiltrated the Wokou Country Envoy…”
The local officials and vassal kings, who couldn’t hear the Emperor’s internal thoughts, looked at him with increasingly subtle expressions.
“His Majesty/Our Father is so controlling now? He even planted Jinyiwei in a mere envoy delegation! Then around us…”