Chapter Seven, Examination of Food

Liu Kan did not respond, and his mind was racing rapidly.

Hehe, I have knife cloth and ant noses in hand, and I would like to exchange them for Qin coins. For two thousand knife cloth, the exchange rate is one to fifteen; for one thousand ant noses, it is one to twenty-four... However, I have one condition, which is to exchange them for Qin coins as soon as possible. I wonder if Brother Shen Shi could assist me with this

Yet in my heart, I keep murmuring: Emperor Qin, oh Emperor Qin, you must come and implement macroeconomic control, otherwise I will suffer a terrible loss

The ant's nose is rather expensive; on the market, one ant's nose can be exchanged for twenty-seven Qin coins... Little brother, why are you asking about this?

Brother Shen, how many Qin coins can one knife cloth be exchanged for

The currency of future generations will be assessed based on the comprehensive strength of the issuing country

Deal

According to Shen Shiqi, the currencies during the Warring States period had exchange rates similar to those between the Renminbi and foreign currencies in later times

Liu Kan also sat down, vigilantly staring at the other party

Ah?

The monitor can observe so openly and transparently that it does not evoke any feelings of resentment in people

Otherwise, whether it is a knife cloth or an ant's nose, depreciation is bound to occur

Liu Kan's words do hold some truth, yet he always feels that there is something amiss. By the time he comes to this realization, Liu Kan has already returned to his room to rest. Shen Shiqi stands dazed on the steps, and after a moment, he suddenly smiles and gently claps his hands.

He smiled, lifted the hem of his robe, and sat in the corridor under the eaves, raising his head to gaze at the full moon in the sky, seemingly letting out a contented sigh

Shen Shiqi said: "Since you, little brother, have already made your decision, I can now exchange with you. Two thousand pieces of cloth can be exchanged for thirty thousand Qin coins, and one thousand ant noses can be exchanged for twenty-four thousand Qin coins. I will give you a round number, a total of fifty-five thousand Qin coins. What do you think?"

It is getting late, I am going back to sleep

Shen Shiqi turned his head and scrutinized him up and down a few times, saying, "I know you; you are surprisingly remarkable. Someone has asked me to keep an eye on you in secret"

What a strange surname; I wonder if there is such a surname among the hundred surnames. However, Liu Kan does find it quite awkward

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Although it is unclear how Qin Shi Huang unified the currency, there must be loopholes to exploit within this process. This is indeed a venture, of course. Liu Kan can guarantee that there will be no losses, but it is imperative to act swiftly; it is essential to convert the currency in hand into Qin coins as soon as possible.

Liu Kan felt quite unconvinced in his heart

Isn't this convenient for you to observe me up close? This way, you can also explain to your relatives without having to rack your brain for excuses to get close to me. I am doing this for your benefit; it is a fair exchange. I stay here for a few days without charge, isn't that only reasonable?

In this Peixian County, the mother and son were truly in the dark, not knowing anyone. Although this Shen Shiqi is said to be the young master of the inn, one knows faces but not hearts, and Liu Kan could not afford to be careless. It is not just the young master of the inn; even with people like Lü Zhi, one must still exercise caution.

Take the US dollar as an example. After the war, due to the rise of the United States, the exchange rate of the US dollar against various currencies has been steadily increasing. The current situation of the Qin state is quite similar. With the six states now destroyed, it is imperative for Emperor Qin to unify the currency. Consequently, the value of the Qin currency will also soar.

I could only smile wryly at the book and nod, "Since you say so, Brother Shen, do as you wish."

Dear Brother Shen, my mother and I have just arrived in your esteemed place, and there are many things we are not clear about. Before seeking your guidance, what should we pay attention to while living in Peixian?

Shen Shiqi said strangely: "How could I possibly break my word and gain weight? You see, we are already acquainted now, and in the future, I can observe you openly. Even if you can disguise it, over time, there will always be flaws that reveal themselves. Isn't this more convenient than my sneaking around?"

Liu Kan remains vigilant

In other words, the封国 mentioned by Shen Shiqi will absolutely not come into existence

Secondly, Emperor Qin unified the script and standardized the width of cart tracks

My father has traveled to many places, particularly where the customs of the Qin state were most prevalent

Shen Shiqi

Note: In the preceding text, the following terms appear: Lü Xuan (xu, first tone), Nie (nie, fourth tone), Sang (located in the southwest of Peixian, Jiangsu), and Kan Ao (ao). This is to provide the pinyin for reference.

Who is Fuqiu Gong

Shen Shiqi appeared to be exceptionally handsome; if placed in later generations, he would be the archetype of a refined young man, and one with a certain charisma at that

Ah?

This morning, a distant cousin of mine contacted me. He mentioned that a peculiar individual named Liu Kan is about to settle in Peixian. He handed me a bag of ant noses, approximately three to four hundred in number, and asked me to keep a close watch on this person.

"Brother Shen, are you not afraid of being untrustworthy by telling me this?"

Well, it is almost possible to exchange for 18 Qin coins

Liu Kan smiled and said, "I have thought it through clearly, and this is the decision!"

However, even though Liu Kan (fourth tone) is a person who has left a mark in historical records, he may not be well-remembered by the general public. After all, for many people, the stories of this era are relatively obscure. If it were about the Three Kingdoms or Water Margin, Liu Kan would certainly be able to name a great many figures.

Little brother, how did you offend Master Fuqiu

Liu Kan was left speechless.

Oh, I do not have the surname Shen; my full surname is Shen Shi.

He was left speechless after examining the food.

Shen Shiqi smiled as he looked at Liu Kan, his gaze appearing particularly clear

Liu Kan smiled and said, "It's nothing, I mean we can settle this. As soon as dawn breaks, I will go to my mother to ask for money and exchange it with you"

Wait, a unified currency?

Pei, for many years there has been no management, but that does not mean it will remain so in the future. It is feared that before long, officials will arrive.

I originally thought about how to find an opportunity to get close to you... Hehe, I didn't expect you to move into my house. From the moment you walked in, I have been observing you. However, I cannot discern anything amiss about you, nor do I understand what my cousin referred to as strange. Nevertheless, I have never been one to seek trouble, so I came over to ask you what you have done wrong

I had never even heard of it... So I couldn't help but ask: "Brother Shen..."

After a moment of surprise, he replied, "Of course. However, Qin coins are of low value; a piece of cloth can be purchased for at least twenty Qin coins. Nowadays, in various regions, except for Qin territory, Qin coins are not worth much. Young brother, could it be that you possess Qin coins?"

What does this guy want to do? He is actually willing to incur losses in exchange for Qin coins

Now, the King of Qin has swept through the six states, and the unification of the realm is irreversible. ... Next, it remains to be seen how the King of Qin will distribute the fiefs ... At that time, it is still uncertain to whom the territory of Pei, https://mhetushucom.com, will belong. However, in my view, one should live as one wishes; it does not make much difference.

After a moment, Shen Shiqi suddenly said: "Your name is Liu Kan, isn't it?"

Liu Kan suddenly shivered, as if recalling something, and asked Shen Shiqi: "Brother Shen, can Pei use Qin currency?"

I am afraid this difference will be much greater

Hehe, that is a relative from more than three generations ago, and we rarely keep in touch nowadays. To be honest, if he hadn't come to visit, I might have almost forgotten that I have such a relative... He lives in Liuxian and practices with a Taoist priest known as Floating Hill Master; beyond that, I am not very clear about the details

Liu Kan could discern the sincerity in the words of Shen Shiqi through his eyes

The third point is that Emperor Qin unified the currency

I have no impression at all

What is it like?

Where is the ant's nose

Although he cannot fully control his body yet, Liu Kan is confident that as long as this guy makes the slightest move, he can subdue him in an instant

Shen Shiqi scratched his head, unable to figure out what Liu Kan actually intended to do

Liu Kan truly does not know how to evaluate this situation regarding Shen Shiqi. If one were to say he is foolish, he is able to handle a matter that Liu Kan considers quite difficult with such openness that it leaves no room for criticism; yet, if one were to argue that he is not foolish, it is astonishing that he would speak of such matters in front of someone who is under surveillance.

If only I had known

Liu Kan let out a bitter smile, leaning against a pillar, lost in thought. He had thought he had managed to deceive everyone, but unexpectedly, he was still seen through by others. It seems that in the future, he must act with more caution, ensuring that he does not reveal any flaws and arouse suspicion.

This ... ...

Although he sensed Liu He and Tu Shukan's hostility, Shen Shiqi appeared completely unconcerned

Liu Kan felt a sudden jolt in his heart, nervously gazing at Shen Shiqi, unconsciously clenching his fists

After pondering for a moment, Shen Shiqi replied: "This place, Pei, is actually not that complicated. Whether it is Qi or Chu, in fact, they have never truly regarded this area as their own territory. Otherwise, Pei would not still lack an administrative office to manage affairs, and it is even less developed than the nearby Liuxian. However, this is also a good thing; without many rules, everyone lives much more freely and comfortably, with fewer constraints.

Liu Kan stood up with a smile, stretched lazily, and said, "However, I must clarify first that my mother and I plan to stay here for a while. All expenses for food and lodging will be on you!"

Liu Kan said: "Who is that relative of yours?"

This fellow is truly interesting

Little brother, this matter is not too difficult. However, I must remind you of one thing: if you use Qin currency, it is likely that not many people from Peiduochu will be willing to sell you anything. Even if they are willing to sell, the prices will be exorbitantly high, so you must think it through carefully

Is there not much difference?

The way of thinking of the ancients truly left Liu Kan unable to comprehend

What are the specific achievements of the First Emperor? Liu Kan does not remember them very clearly. However, there are a few very important achievements that Liu Kan has firmly in mind. First, after unifying the six states, the First Emperor abolished the feudal system and adopted a centralized approach.

On what basis?

Shen Shiqi looked at Liu Kan in surprise and said, "If there is something, just say it. If I can help, I will definitely assist you"

"Brother Shen, there is something I would like to ask of you"

Shen Shiqi felt utterly perplexed

Liu Kan quickly began to calculate