Great Tang princess

Chapter 660 Future Tax System

After the operation was completed, the pregnant woman was arranged to stay in the medical school for observation.

Li Yuechen and the others stood in the midday sun, chatting about follow-up matters.

"Is this pregnant woman still in danger?"

"Return to Your Highness, according to my prediction, if you can survive ten days, you will be fine." Liu Shenwei replied.

"Okay, during this period of time, you wait and observe. This case is of great significance to the development of medical skills in our country." Li Yuechen nodded slightly.

Liu Shenwei expressed his understanding: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will find out later."

Li Yuechen nodded slightly, and then waved to the guard captain who was guarding outside: "Xiao Ru, how is the fire going?"

"Back to Your Highness, it will be extinguished at this time. At this moment, the Jinwu Guard and the bad people are being cleaned up. Just now, His Majesty also sent someone to send an oral order. Any request His Highness has, will be satisfied!"

After listening to Yi Xiaoru's report, Li Yuechen nodded: "Ask Huijiefang to recommend another Fangzheng, and then calculate the losses and casualties. Regarding the resettlement of the victims..."

"Your Highness, my subordinates have something to report on this matter." Yiluoru said, "Just now Daoist Chen from the Huayun Temple in Suifufang came and said that he is willing to accept some of the disaster victims to live in the Taoist Temple."

"Oh?" Li Yuechen raised his eyebrows, "What conditions do you want?"

Yiluoru shook her head: "Chen Daochang said that His Highness is a real person in the world, and he is willing to share His worries."

This surprised Li Yuechen, she is also a member of the Taoist sect, so of course she knows what the title Daoist means in Taoism.

But no matter what, it would be great if someone is willing to lend a helping hand at such a time.

And the fact that religious groups are willing to do good deeds is generally a good thing.

In fact, although Li Yuechen is a Taoist, her own attitude towards religion is very vague.

It cannot be said that she is a complete materialist, but she is not the kind of person who will pray to God and Buddha for anything.

To be honest, she should be between believing and not believing in the gods.

The main reason is that there are too many liars in religious groups throughout the ages.

Just like now, there are so many Buddhist temples among the people, and there are many Buddhists, many of whom cheat money and sex in the name of religion. Among other things, Pei Huaiyi's body is not completely cold yet.

Daomen is slightly better, but it is not completely free of liars.

It's just that compared with monks, Taoist priests seem to be a bit noble, and they don't bother to cheat the common people with the two pieces of money, and their targets are usually dignitaries.

However, Li Yuechen didn't have the attitude of beating him to death with a stick. Now that someone is willing to do good things, he must be affirmed.

At that time, I can give some care in the dark.

……

Originally, Liu Shenwei planned to keep the princess for dinner at the medical school, but she refused.

Today's matter is not small, and I have to go back to the palace to discuss the follow-up matters with my mother.

I went to the scene of the fire and took a look. The flames have been completely extinguished and the smoke has almost dispersed.

Let the Jinwu Guards and bad guys at the scene clear up the follow-up issues, and Li Yuechen rode straight to the palace.

Because it is diagonal to the palace, the distance is still a bit far, and there are no fast horses galloping, so it has been an hour since entering the palace.

As soon as I entered Jixian Temple, I saw my mother sitting on a chair and reading a report.

Seeing her daughter coming in, she raised her head: "how is the fire?"

"Don't worry, Auntie, it's all settled." Li Yuechen nodded, came to the side and sat down, "But the follow-up disaster relief matters..."

"You make up your mind." Wu Zetian nodded. Anyway, this matter is not big, and there is no need to bring it to the court meeting for public discussion.

After all, the flame did not disperse, and did not cause too serious consequences.

But the follow-up must still be investigated carefully to see how the fire was caused.

Wu Zetian was not very interested in this matter, but asked another matter: "The pregnant woman is still alive?"

"Live naturally!" Li Yuechen picked up the teacup, "If the child is not sure, it is impossible to issue such an order."

Wu Zetian looked puzzled: "The belly has been cut, how can I guarantee that I won't die?"

"Actually, this problem is quite complicated, and I don't know how to explain it..." Li Yuechen thought for a while, "In short, with the advancement of medical technology in the future, many diseases can be cured gradually."

Wu Zetian nodded: "That's true. Since ancient times, women's childbirth has been on the verge of life and death. Once it is difficult to give birth, it is tantamount to death. This method should increase the fertility rate a lot in the future..."

However, Li Yuechen replied: "In fact, this method is not yet mature enough. Although the pregnant woman is still alive, it depends on her own recovery ability..."

In fact, after the operation, Li Yuechen talked about this issue with Liu Shenwei and the others.

At least according to what they say so far, if conditions permit, it is better to let pregnant women give birth naturally.

Because children born naturally are normal. Children born by cutting pregnant women's stomachs like today may be like butterflies whose chrysalis has been artificially broken, resulting in low vitality and easy to get sick.

Li Yuechen didn't know whether this statement was true or not, but they were doctors, so they could only believe what they said at the moment.

However, I agree with the attitude. Surgery is surgery after all. The doctor said that the medicine is [-]% poisonous, and the surgery itself is equivalent to causing harm to the body, so it is best not to have surgery.

However, considering that the possibility of dystocia still exists, this operation is more like an insurance policy, which can increase the birth rate of children in the future and reduce the mortality rate of pregnant women.

Generally speaking, the existence of technology is naturally a good thing.

"Unexpectedly, this medical school can really develop such a technology." Wu Zetian also had a trace of emotion on his face, "I just don't know if this wind disease can make progress in the future..."

"Don't worry, Auntie, medical skills will improve. Sooner or later, this wind disease will no longer be considered an incurable disease." Li Yuechen said while sitting beside her, hugging her gently behind her.

Until now, she still couldn't forget her husband's wind disease, and when it comes to this topic, it is inevitable that she is still a little sad.

……

In the next few days, all disaster relief matters were carried out in an orderly manner.

The cause of the fire has not been ascertained in the end, but after speculation, it was concluded that most of the candles lit the tables and chairs.

The demolished houses will be rebuilt with government money, and some relief money will be given to them during this period so that they can afford food.

And this disaster relief also made the entire imperial court aware of a problem - the imperial court is very rich now!

Although it was only a small fire and not a major disaster, after all the incidents were over, people still discovered it sensitively.

You know, more than ten years ago, even for such a small fire, it would be quite uncomfortable to pay for rescue afterwards.

After all, in the farming society, there are only two main sources of fiscal revenue for the imperial court.

One is taxation, and the other is official items such as salt and iron.

Under this model of social structure, the life of the imperial court is actually very tight.

Not only the court is poor, but the royal family is also poor.

During Taizong's period, Empress Changsun couldn't wear two new clothes all year round, can you believe it?
In the Gaozong Dynasty, the situation was not much better, especially with droughts and the like, the country was still tight.

But now, through such an incident, it turns out that the national treasury has become so rich without knowing it.

Even with the abolition of public funds, the treasury is now many times richer than before.

It seems that from the moment the family started to pay taxes, the previous situation was completely changed.

Knowing that at this time, many people have fully realized that Princess Taiping has changed this country before they know it!

In the Hall of Immortals, Wu Zetian, who was watching the report, also had a smile on his face: "Recently, your discussion among courtiers has skyrocketed."

"Where does it go..." Li Yuechen replied holding a teacup, "This reform is not over yet."

"Oh? What is Chen'er planning in the future?" Wu Zetian looked curious.

"The country is still subject to poll tax, and the aristocratic family is still expanding. This tax system will collapse sooner or later." Li Yuechen replied, "I plan to wait until the Tubo incident is over before completely changing it."

Wu Zetian lowered his head and thought for a while, "Like what you said before?"

Li Yuechen said before that the tax system should be changed from poll tax to property tax, so as to ensure a positive cycle.

"That's right, it will be changed sooner or later." Li Yuechen nodded.

"But have you ever thought that in this way, the royal family is equivalent to killing a donkey? How will the court be maintained in the future?" Wu Zetian asked back.

There is a very simple logic in this, that is, when the royal family established the country, it relied on the aristocratic family to rule the world from the very beginning.

Therefore, the treatment of the nobles was determined from the beginning. If they were to pay taxes along with it, it would be tantamount to mobilizing the veterans who had meritorious service.

After all, he has been with your Li family since Gaozu's generation, and he has already done all the work of the descendants, so the descendants of the family should enjoy the blessings.

And once your royal family recruits meritorious veterans, it will be like killing a donkey, and you will have no credibility in the circle of the aristocratic family.

This approach can easily arouse the dissatisfaction of the aristocratic family, so they start to make small moves behind the scenes, and even conspire to change the dynasty.

To this, Li Yuechen's answer was also very simple: "What are you afraid of? My surname is not Li."

The meaning of these words is very simple. The current emperor's surname is Wu. If she wants to do this, it can't be regarded as killing a donkey. It can't be blamed on the Li family.

"What you said is simple!"

Wu Zetian gave her a blank look, "My mother doesn't know the truth? If it's really that simple, it won't be completely settled even today!"

At least for now, the aristocratic family still cannot move casually, otherwise once they unite to rebel, let alone the issue of winning or losing, this will lead to the paralysis of the state apparatus.

Yes, in theory, the surname Wu can turn his face at will without worrying about being said to kill a donkey.

But reason is such a reason, and things are not.

To turn one's face, the first is strength, and the second is to be scruples about the consequences.

Now that the strength is already there, grenades and artillery, coupled with professional soldiers with strong combat effectiveness, are not afraid of fighting.

But you still have to worry about the consequences. Once you completely tear your face and start doing it, even if you win in the end, what should you do if the state machine is paralyzed?At that time, the result of chaos will still be unavoidable.

"Aniang is actually a little too worried."

Li Yuechen smiled slightly: "There are so many people in the library now..."

"I understand!" Wu Zetian interrupted her, "But the number of poor families is still scarce, not enough to fill the gap after the court is emptied."

"That's why the boy said to wait until the Tubo incident is over!"

Li Yuechen replied: "This matter will take a few years. In the past few years, the number of admissions for the imperial examination has been increased. Even if something goes wrong in a few years, these people can quickly enter the grassroots. There is no shortage of people who can be promoted in the court."

"Besides, the military system will be fully formed by then. Even if there is a wave of rebellion, there is still no need to worry."

"Besides, A Niang also understands that even if they all rebel, as long as they are separated from each other, they will not be able to scale up."

Listening to her daughter's chattering explanation, Wu Zetian looked relieved.

Now that this daughter has grown up, her thinking is very comprehensive and reasonable, and she has fulfilled her early expectations...except for her reluctance to inherit the throne.

"Forget it, after all, it will be a few years later, and it will not be too late to decide." Wu Zetian waved his hand.

Even though he said so, this matter has been completely taken to heart.

Facts have proved that the daughter's various policies over the years have indeed filled the treasury, which not only improved the combat effectiveness of the army, but also indirectly strengthened the imperial power.

So her words cannot be ignored. I am afraid that after a few years, the country will still usher in a turmoil.

However, Wu Zetian was already prepared in his heart. As long as this turmoil happened during his reign, the future infamy would not fall on his daughter!
What I can do now is to continue to sit on this dragon chair for a while, and give her enough time to do what she wants to do.

……

After the newspaper was released on the first day of March, it sparked a huge discussion in the city.

A major event was recorded in this issue of the newspaper. The medical school overcame the barrier of dystocia and completed the first caesarean section.

At present, the pregnant woman is recovering well, and the fetus that was removed from the belly is also growing up healthily!

Such a fantasy report, many people's first reaction after seeing it is not to believe it.

People have been cut open, how can they still be alive?

But if you think about it carefully, Princess Taiping presided over this operation, and such a fantasy thing on her body seems to be much more believable.

Later, some people asked about the detailed process through their personal connections and connections to the medical school, and they also got affirmative answers.

As for the surgical technique, Li Yuechen didn't intend to keep it secret, but he also told them clearly that they can't try it easily without relevant knowledge reserves, otherwise they will be punished as homicide.

In the upper class, after hearing the news, some women who were expecting childbirth at home entrusted someone to come to the medical school, saying that it was time to invite a doctor to sit in charge.

In case of dystocia, it is better to deal with it on the spot.

The reply given by the medical school is that they can come to the medical school to give birth when the time comes, and the delivery room and all related equipment will be prepared for them... Of course, this is not free!

Speaking of expenses, Li Yuechen is also having a headache about this recently.

It is easy to be a commercial hospital nowadays, but the question is, can medical insurance be introduced in this era?
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