Chapter 302 - Chapter 310: Planning Strategy

Su Wenyue wasn't surprised when the Shop Owner mentioned wanting to use food instead of silver, as buying things often worked that way now. With Wang Mang's increasing influence at the Court and his numerous reform policies being implemented, coupled with yet another round of currency reform, money was becoming worthless. The silver that once bought a catty of food now couldn't buy half as much. With the value dropping so quickly, who would dare hold onto currency? It was more comforting to exchange it for food.