when the North printed money to boost its financial standing. The cheap ink that was readily available was green, a near cousin of the color we see today–this was also when the greenback was first named. Notably, while the greenback was coming into existence, there were some much more col...
At that time, I hadn’t finished my cola, 【5】 I gave several coins instead. She stared at me for a few seconds and handed back the money. Quite 【6】 (confuse), I asked, “Why not? Isn’t that what you want?” “I am not a beggar,” she said seriously, word by word. ...
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At that time, I hadn’t finished my cola, 【5】 I gave several coins instead. She stared at me for a few seconds and handed back the money. Quite 【6】 (confuse), I asked, “Why not? Isn’t that what you want?” “I am not a beggar,” she said seriously, word by word. ...
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(Sunrise Prosperity), traded in bank checks rather than in silver or gold coins. It was the beginning of modern Chinese banking. Branch (分支) banks were soon set up in major cities in China and other parts of Asia, leading to great development in Pingyao. Its lacquer ware (漆器) ...