Chen Xi did not want to explain the matters behind coin minting, as minting coins is merely superficial. In fact, he intends to reclaim the pricing power of certain essential goods. Although with their current existence, the aristocratic families will not excessively disrupt the market, the future is uncertain. Only by nationalizing some things can stability be ensured.
Some things cannot be controlled by a certain class; that is too dangerous. To prevent such occurrences, Chen Xi has to prepare in advance, using the so-called huge benefits to reclaim these things.
Chen Xi likes the so-called equivalent exchange, after all, knowledge, information, and martial force each have their own value. Not discussing martial force, knowledge and information alone are most evident in that a merchant can sell waste paper at the price of gold, and a scientist can turn waste into gold.
