Han Shizu

Chapter 1389 Killing Fat

Although Emperor Liu's remarks were a bit false and empty, his attitude was clearly stated. He was dissatisfied with the so-called "commercial and tax reform" proposed by the Financial Secretary, which made people murmur, especially It was Shen Yilun, the financial envoy present here, with an obvious embarrassment on his old face.

Therefore, after Emperor Liu finished speaking, Shen Yilun stood up on his own initiative, bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty has taught you well, but the ministers and others have not discussed well and considered it improperly!"

Seeing this, Zhao Pu also opened his mouth, and said to Emperor Liu: "Your Majesty, the Financial Secretary is only a preliminary draft of the proposal to increase the commercial tax. Keep it in mind, discuss it in depth, and come up with a set of comprehensive and appropriate methods!"

When it comes to official dialect and clichés, how many people are more proficient than a minister like Zhao Pu? Zhao Pu talks eloquently, and he also means to speak for Shen Yilun.

His eyes wandered for a while, and the old Shen Yilun's attitude of admitting and asking for punishment made Emperor Liu a little embarrassed. He immediately waved his hand and said: "Shen Qing doesn't need to be like this. Farming is unstable, without work there is no wealth, and without business there is no life.

Given the size of Luoyang and Kaifeng, they cover all directions, if there are no merchants to trade with them, how can the prosperity of the two capitals come about.Among the merchants, there are not only profiteers and philistines, but also good merchants and righteous merchants. There should be a distinction!
For the merchants and people who participated in the prosperity of the Han Dynasty, the imperial court should still give encouragement and protection!Therefore, when the imperial court introduces policies, it should take a long-term view, and try to avoid killing chickens and taking eggs! "

"Your Majesty's words are very true, the ministers must remember!" Zhao Pu took the lead in echoing.

As he said that, Zhao Pu said again: "For good merchants and righteous merchants, the imperial court will naturally encourage them, but it does not mean laissez-faire. After all, merchants are after profits, and it is difficult to know etiquette. There are thousands of merchants in the world, and most of them are for self-interest. Of course, they are given to the big man. Bring vitality, but also breed a lot of illegal things.

Therefore, the minister has always believed that merchants should be restrained. If they are too lenient, it will only corrupt the honesty of the people.

In addition, the imperial court has implemented a policy of encouraging businessmen in recent years. Compared with the relaxed business environment, the Han Dynasty has also produced a large number of wealthy businessmen.These families have accumulated a lot of wealth through the trading of goods through the court's kind treatment, but whether these people abide by the law and pay taxes according to the court's tax system is probably not the case.

The minister also received a lot of reports, all the big businessmen, in the process of earning wealth, are often suspected of committing crimes, and there are even some who carelessly ignore human lives. Naturally, the court should not treat these people equally.

The minister thinks that the imperial court can be a little more lenient towards those small merchants and peddlers, but it should strictly restrain those big merchants and rich people."

Zhao Pu's words were also very clear, and there was no lack of distaste for big businessmen and big businessmen in his words.However, Emperor Liu always felt a little strange when he heard it.

Zhao Pu is not a person who easily shows his political inclinations. He is so strong this time, and he wants to deal with big businessmen with all his teeth and claws. This is worth a bit of fun.

After thinking about it, Emperor Liu had some guesses. Most likely, the effect of killing pigs and picking fat would be more obvious. If we want to target them, we have to target those merchants. Similar things have not been done before by the imperial court.

As for the reasons given by Zhao Pu, there is no need to take them too seriously, they are just excuses.On the other hand, among these big businessmen, it doesn't matter which one can achieve something. As for the big rich businessmen who are successful in the two capitals, they are mostly closely connected with nobles and bureaucrats. This is inevitable. To a certain extent, if you want to continue to develop and seek protection, it is an inevitable choice to depend on the powerful.

What's more, many people are minions of the rich and powerful, such as Dongping Wang Zhao Kuangzan, whose family's restaurant business is booming.
Is it Zhao Pu's method to attack big merchants secretly?Suspicious nature made Emperor Liu think a little more subconsciously, but seeing Zhao Pu's calm and natural expression, he couldn't help muttering a few times in his heart.

Emperor Liu suddenly felt that this Zhao Pu was also a little unfathomable, difficult to see through, and even felt a sense of shock after suddenly realizing that these ministers were all elites standing at the top of the big man, so it was easy to be seen through.In the past, Emperor Liu has been confidently seeing the overall situation and the whole person, so these people will not be the ones to accompany him to perform, right?
Suspicious, and sometimes, it really made Emperor Liu feel tormented.Suspicion surged in his heart, Emperor Liu's face was still steady, he met Zhao Pu's gaze, still nodded, and said with a light smile: "What Zhao Qing said is also reasonable, the national law is strict, and since the commercial law is established, it is not a decoration, it must be Strictly abide by it, and guide and restrain merchants, so that the rules will be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people!"

Seeing Emperor Liu expressing his support, Zhao Pu finally showed a little smile, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

And noticing Zhao Pu's calm and humble expression, Emperor Liu felt even more disgusted.

"Qing and others are busy with state affairs, so I won't bother you any more. In a word, focus on state affairs and people's livelihood. After the next two or three years, the big man will become more and more prosperous. It depends on you guys!" On the chair After leaving some traces, Emperor Liu got up and said goodbye. Before leaving, he did not forget to give a word of encouragement.

Of course, he gave Zhao Pu a reminding look.

Regardless of how many disturbances there were in the court some time ago, the various tasks of the Great Han Dynasty Hall are still very normal.After the turmoil, everything seemed to have returned to silence. Zhao Pu's so-called political goal of restricting nobles was only limited to rumors after all, and did not even appear on paper.

After entering March, as if nothing had happened, Zhao Pu did not express any attitude or opinion on this matter, but focused on state affairs. There are still many things that need to be changed inside and outside the Han Dynasty.

The nobles are no longer noisy, and there are fewer parties. They seem to feel the meaning of shrinking from the contrast between Zhao Pu's performance before and after. Of course, warnings from some big bosses are inevitable. As a matter of fact, things that violate taboos should not be done, and they have not reached that point.

Of course, Zhao Pu is not a cowardly person, and he will not give in easily just because he feels some pressure. It is Emperor Liu, the behind-the-scenes referee, who made him retreat.

Overtly and covertly, Emperor Liu gave Zhao Pu a reminder to distinguish between priorities. Right now, the top priority of the Han court is to appease the people's livelihood and restore national power. Other things should be put aside.

For food, one must eat one bite at a time; for the road, one must walk step by step.Emperor Liu's attitude was clear yet ambiguous, but he realized who Zhao Pu was, so he let it go.

However, letting go does not mean giving up, it can be seen as a temporary hiding.Besides, Zhao Pu's previous aggressive actions were not just a kind of probing, not only to test the emperor Liu, but also to test the reaction of the nobles. Now, it can be regarded as the answer he wanted.

A political talent like Zhao Pu will not be reckless in what he does and what policies he comes up with. He has clear goals, but means and methods are needed to achieve the goals.

And from Emperor Liu's ambiguous reaction, Zhao Pu also received a clearer attitude, but the timing was wrong.Zhao Pu still has the patience to wait for the right time.

(End of this chapter)