The Crescent of the Sultan

"Paul Rainier", in the original time and space, Selim did not know who this person was. For him, the only one who had an impression was Ludovico Manin, who was later ousted by Napoleon. This unlucky guy If he hadn't met Napoleon, he might have been able to survive for a few more years.

Thinking of Napoleon, Selim thought of the French Revolution. It was only a few months away from this terrible incident. Napoleon would definitely have to be put back by then. Even if he didn't let him go, he wouldn't be able to keep others.

Having said that, this limited-time free card is really useful, but it’s a pity that it is about to expire.

Considering that our outstanding talents are still being cultivated, perhaps we can remain neutral and send a few military observers to hone them.

But that’s all for the future. Whether you’re neutral or not depends on who gives more. As for Louis XVI, Selim will miss him, but it is a pity that it will be difficult to write to him in the future.

While the Sultan was distracted for a period of time, the entire bank hall had already fallen into a deathly silence. After all, businessmen who can do such a big business are not fools. It is not difficult to guess who could make Jacob kneel down in public. , and it’s not like no one understands Ottoman.

A group of businessmen looked at the Venetian who was so frightened that he peed his pants, and they took a few steps back unconsciously. They were all doing business, and they came here for a boxing match with you.

Selim cleared the chaotic thoughts in his mind and looked at the fat man in front of him.

"Jacob, the doge of Venice's man, go and interrogate him whether he wants to live or die." Selim ordered.

I finally paid a private visit incognito, and when I encountered such an unlucky thing, I really thought that Emperor Selim had met Yuan Shan. The anger of being deceived by the old man Abraham has not been vented yet, so today I will try to rip him off.

"Jacob, you know me. I am the person Governor Paul trusts most. Also, my sister is Governor Paul's favorite mistress. You can't kill me!" Before Jacob could start speaking, Alexander had already started. The shouting started.

"Alexander, you must understand that it is not me who decides whether you live or die now. Your life is in the hands of the Sultan. Come up with something valuable, otherwise a mere Venetian governor cannot protect you." Holding back the smell of urine, Jacob issued an ultimatum to the fat man.

"It's valuable, it's valuable, Jacob, I can't think of it."

It was only April at this time, but the fat man was already sweating profusely and looked like he was about to cry.

"Think about it, don't you still have fifteen thousand pounds in the bank?"

Jacob asked calmly, what kind of virtue this guy has, Jacob knew very well. Relying on Paul's trust in him, he did many things to enrich himself. Not only the Ottoman Royal Bank, I heard that the fat man had deposits in the Bank of England.

"Are you okay, Jacob?"

Listening to the language that he didn't understand at all, Selim felt that there was no sense of being ripped off. This was still a rip-off from the Venetians. If he met an Ottoman like this, Selim felt that he would be in charge.

So, unified language is really important!

"Your Majesty, we have obtained fifteen thousand pounds from him. This guy also has a large amount of goods in Thessaloniki, which should be arms.

"How many arms are there, French or British? Mamluk propaganda is so effective, who is the buyer?"

"The French goods are probably bigger, and they are estimated to be enough to arm a brigade. As for the buyers, they should be from a few companies in the east, not Kara Osman, and more likely from Damascus and Baghdad."

Good guy, Selim called him a good guy, buying arms without taking care of his own family's business, these powerful people are really brave.

As for whether the purchase of arms was reasonable or not, Selim simply ignored it. This kind of thing has long been strange for the Sudan and local tyrants to impose foreign businessmen.

The only thing that made Selim angry was that his family didn't take care of his own business. However, he didn't want to consider the cost and quality of his products at all.

"We should handle this batch of goods ourselves, Egypt just needs it.

By the way, if domestic sellers have paid, just take it over with them. If not, see if you can trick them into paying them first and then delivering the goods.

I'll leave the rest to you. I have something to do with your father. Come down for acceptance later. Come on, young man. "

After explaining the matters to be dealt with, Selim turned and walked towards the fourth floor, Abraham, wait, Sultan is not so easy to fool.

"Great Sultan, Protector of the Two Holy Mosques, Caliph of the Islamic World, what instructions do you wish to convey today."

Abraham immediately stood up from his chair and said respectfully.

"No need to be polite, Abraham, I want to come to you today to discuss currency issues."

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Selim suddenly felt that this scene and this conversation were a bit familiar.

It seems that the last time I came here, this old guy said the same thing. Is there any mistake? He met the great Sultan many times in a short period of time, and the old guy actually said the same lines twice.

If he fails to pass the test, he will be punished with death. Selim said while thinking viciously.

"As for the currency of the empire, according to you, it seems that the empire does not have enough silver mines to support it, so you plan to imitate the British and create circulation notes?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, what's the problem?"

"Perhaps you can take a look at this data. Dear Abraham, I hope you can give me a reasonable explanation." Selim took out a stack of documents and threw it over.

“From the 1690s to the late 1760s, the value of the Kurus (the official currency of the Ottoman Empire at the time) was relatively stable. This was because a prosperous economy and increased silver production contributed to the stability of the Kurus.

First, the empire was in a period of relative peace, stability, and economic expansion.

For example, agricultural and handicraft activities increased significantly during this period, and the scale of trade between the empire and Central and Western Europe also expanded.

This period was also a period of financial stability for the empire.

period. From the 1720s to the late 1760s, the government's finances transitioned smoothly, and the government enjoyed many years of surpluses. From 1747 to 1768, the government's financial situation improved particularly significantly.

Secondly, the increase in silver production in silver mines led to an increase in the output of Kurus in the mint. The increase in output helped to stabilize its currency value.

On the one hand, silver was mined from the new silver mines in Anatolia, Guernan, Koban and Ergani. On the other hand, old mines in the Balkans, Siderekapasi and Kratovo also contributed new silver.

Thus, during the 1730s, imperial silver production increased from 25 tons to 40 tons per year, of which 20 to 35 tons were used to produce coinage.

In the 1740s, the Istanbul Mint issued between 1.5 million and 2 million kouros annually.

The Mint records of the Imperial Mint reveal that in 1760 the production of Kurus increased even further. "

Looking at Abraham who was thinking, Selim said with a smile: "Dear Abraham, can you give me a satisfactory answer?"

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