My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 509: New Currency

He Xuanren shook his head at Bai Hanyun’s words. "No need. This commoner trusts that Miss Bai’s goods are of the highest quality."

Bai Hanyun was satisfied with his attitude. Smiling at him, she added, "Then we will meet tomorrow morning."

"Until tomorrow, Miss Bai," He Xuanren replied. He then led the donkey forward and left the Great General’s mansion with a cart full of supplies.

Watching his departing figure, Bai Hanyun pondered for a moment before calling out, "Yi Bai, go and escort Master He safely."

A few seconds later, a male voice brushed past her ear. "This subordinate accepts the order."

Hearing this, Bai Hanyun knew that one of Yi Bai’s brothers had taken the task.

Raising her head to look at the clear morning sky, she thought, ’Now all that’s left is for the high-carbon steel bars to arrive, and then I can send them to the armory.’

With that, Bai Hanyun turned around and went back inside. While waiting for the next delivery, she contacted Li Dagou and ordered ten warehouses’ worth of supplies, making Li Dagou very happy that he couldn’t stop laughing.

While Bai Hanyun was busy scheduling the delivery with Li Dagou and emptying his stocks, He Jingtai was sitting at a tea stall near the newly built residential area in the southern district of Xiqiang City.

Sitting across from him was A Bu.

Looking at A Bu’s smiling face, He Jingtai asked, "Brother A Bu, how is it?"

Leaning forward, A Bu lowered his voice and replied, "Brother Jingtai, don’t worry. After I show him the rice you used as payment for those furs, our tribe leader has agreed to meet you today."

He Jingtai let out a sigh of relief at his words. However, noticing A Bu’s vigilant behavior, he frowned slightly.

"Brother A Bu, what’s wrong? Why are you acting like a thief?" He Jingtai asked in a low voice.

A Bu glanced around at the people nearby before replying, "Brother Jingtai, we must keep this a secret. It would be troublesome if the tribe elders found out that I’m bringing an outsider to meet our tribe leader."

Hearing this, He Jingtai recalled the rule of the twelve tribes: they were forbidden from having personal contact with outsiders.

The reason behind this rule was unknown. But over time, it had become an unwritten iron law among the twelve tribes.

It was also because of this rule that the Rong Tribe held the lowest position among the twelve tribes, despite possessing more abundant supplies and wealth than the others.

Nodding in understanding, He Jingtai replied, "Don’t worry. I won’t cause you any trouble."

Satisfied with his response, A Bu refilled their teacups and said, "Come, let’s fill our bellies first. After we eat, I will take you to meet my tribe leader."

With that, the two of them ate quickly and finished two plates of steamed buns and a pot of tea.

When He Jingtai moved to pay for the meal, A Bu grabbed his shoulder and said, "Brother Jingtai, this meal is on me."

Before He Jingtai could react, A Bu stood up and went to pay.

Seeing this, He Jingtai didn’t argue and calmly sipped his tea. As he drank, he noticed that A Bu wasn’t using Yu Empire copper coins to pay for their meal, but a different type of copper coin.

’Those copper coins look newly made, and I have never seen that kind of copper coin before.’

He Jingtai watched thoughtfully as the teahouse owner accepted the copper coins without hesitation.

’Does the owner not realize those aren’t Yu Empire coins?’

Although his mind was full of questions, He Jingtai’s expression remained calm.

When A Bu returned, he said, "Brother Jingtai, let’s go."

"Alright."

After leaving the teahouse, A Bu led him toward the residential area where the Rong Tribe lived.

On the way, He Jingtai said, "Brother A Bu, I noticed that you paid the teahouse owner with a type of copper coin I have never seen before. May I take a look at it?"

Hearing this, A Bu took out three copper coins from his money pouch and handed them to He Jingtai.

After examining them briefly, He Jingtai returned the copper coins and asked, "Brother A Bu, these aren’t Yu Empire copper coins. Where did you get them?"

A Bu looked at him in confusion. "Brother Jingtai, you don’t know about these coins?"

"No. This is my first time seeing them," He Jingtai replied, noticing A Bu’s puzzled gaze. "Brother A Bu, is there something you want to tell me?"

A Bu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Brother Jingtai, these copper coins are the new—and only—currency accepted within the Feng Army’s territory."

Pointing to one side of the coin, A Bu added, "Look here. This is the Feng Clan’s insignia. Two days ago, the Feng Army issued these coins as their official currency. As for the old copper coins, people can exchange them for the new ones through the Feng Army."

He Jingtai’s mind raced as he listened. ’Creating new currency to replace the old one... The Great General Feng has made his move. I’m afraid the rebellion had already begun. It might have already started years ago.’

Seeing He Jingtai fall silent, A Bu asked, "Brother Jingtai, what’s wrong?"

Coming back to his senses, He Jingtai smiled. "Nothing. I was just thinking that since the Feng Army has issued its own copper coins, they will probably release silver and gold currency soon as well."

Lowering his voice, A Bu whispered, "Brother Jingtai, you are really smart. The Great General Feng has already ordered my tribe leader to procure more copper, silver, and gold."

"I think the Feng Army has already minted a large number of silver and gold ingots. It’s just that most people lack the supplies or wealth needed to exchange for them."

Hearing this, He Jingtai pondered briefly before saying, "Brother A Bu, since you are my friend, I will tell you some information."

"What kind of information?" A Bu stared at him curiously.