Great Tang princess

"Speaking of which, that's all there is?"

Wu Zetian suddenly flipped through the scripture scroll in his hand curiously: "What about the tax law?"

Li Yuechen replied: "The tax law is more complicated, and it has not been fully determined yet."

After all, the tax law is rather special, and it is not enough for people from the University of Political Science and Law to participate.

The customization of the tax law still needs to be confirmed by the professionals from the Ministry of Households.

"Speaking of this, when the tax law is perfected in the future, the Ministry of Household Affairs should separate the tax bureau separately." Li Yuechen reminded.

The current taxation is the work of the household department, but obviously, with the gradual improvement of the tax law in the future, a separate taxation department must be established.

Of course, it can still be hung under the household department, which is also convenient for management.

But this kind of thing can't be rushed. Now that the commercial tax has started to be collected, coupled with the trial operation of sharing the land into the mu, this alone can guarantee the country's fiscal revenue.

After all, the tax law is a complicated thing, and it cannot be completely settled in a day or two.

Wu Zetian also knew that this matter could not be rushed, so she nodded and did not continue to say anything.

"However, other laws are relatively complete, let's try it out first." Li Yuechen said.

"Very well, Saburo will replace me and announce in the court tomorrow." Wu Zetian said.

"I'm coming?" Li Xian was a little dazed for a moment, as if he didn't react.

Wu Zetian nodded: "You have supervised the country for a while, as the prince, it is time to deal with other matters."

Hearing this sentence, Li Xian instinctively wanted to refuse.

It is simply too troublesome to fight wits and bravery with ministers to hold debates.

If it was before, he must have tried to find an excuse immediately.

But now, as his mother is getting older, Li Xian also knows that her energy is indeed not as good as before.

As a son, of course he felt sorry for his mother, so he didn't make excuses to refuse, but obediently agreed.

Anyway, it's just an announcement on behalf of the emperor in the court, and the specific implementation is a matter for the cabinet.

……

Li Yuechen didn't pay too much attention to the affairs in the court, but the news of the law reform was published in the newspapers in late May, announcing it to the world.

Since it was published in the newspaper, it means that the discussion in the court has been completed.

Like it or not, this is a done deal.

Back at the Princess Mansion at night, listening to Shangguan Wan'er's chat while eating.

"Actually, the government doesn't have any opinions on other laws. It's because this patent law has caused a lot of discussion." Shangguan Wan'er introduced the affairs of the cabinet in the past few days.

According to her, this is a law that many powerful ministers do not understand.

In their impression, if you, an ordinary person, can create useful gadgets, then you should be rewarded with some money. Why do you need to create a patent law.

Although it does make a lot of people uncomfortable, but fortunately this is for everyone.

So although I was upset, I couldn't find a point to refute, so after a few days of discussion, I could only admit it.

After the new law was promulgated, it sparked a discussion among the people.

Of course, the patent law is the hottest one.

Anyone who has read the book can basically see that once this law comes out, it is tantamount to improving the social status of craftsmen.

Coupled with the propaganda in the newspapers in the past few years, it is tantamount to the imperial court opening another upward channel besides the imperial examination.

For the people, this is of course a good thing, so it can cause a high degree of discussion.

Especially skilled craftsmen, after hearing the news, they basically realized that their spring was coming.

So in the next period of time, not only the aristocrats of the aristocratic family, but also the treatment of craftsmen from all over the country has improved a lot.

It is difficult for people in this circle to notice these changes, but it does not prevent some people from beginning to speculate on the way out in the future.

Reading this kind of thing, in the final analysis, also requires talent.

It's really not difficult if you can just write and count, but poetry and poetry are not something that every scholar can play.

Originally, the princess founded the military academy before, which has already made many people think about it.

But the army was originally one of the channels of advancement other than the imperial examination.

However, the opening of the artisan channel is now a brand new experience, and many forward-looking people have begun to wonder whether they should let their children learn a skill.

……

Although the wool cloth is not on the market in the corresponding season, many people are afraid that they will not be able to buy it in winter, so they still try their best to buy it.

With the help of the purchase restriction policy, no one has been found to hoard goods on a large scale.

Of course, it's impossible to completely ban it, as long as it's not too much, Li Yuechen doesn't bother to care about it.

Anyway, with the passage of time, there is no shortage of fabrics, and the goods they hoarded may be smashed in their hands.

Just like the salt at the beginning, the longer you keep it in your hand, the less beneficial it will be.

In fact, the woolen cloth was already considered stable, and Li Yuechen didn't need to keep an eye on it, as Pei Qingwan had always been in charge of business matters.

Taking advantage of the summer vacation, Li Yuechen didn't have to go to class, and spent most of his time at the Engineering Academy, communicating with them about various other technological products.

Nitric acid has given them time to ponder, and of course the recent attention is still on the advanced version of the steam engine, that is, the internal combustion engine.

If the internal combustion engine can be rolled out, then you can try to make a train, which is the oldest kind of train that can speed up as long as you add carbon.

Maybe the speed is not fast, but the transport capacity far exceeds that of airships and large ships.

But at present, this thing is just a concept, and the daily communication with the craftsmen is still in the mud.

That's right, it's not drawings, it's mud.

It is difficult to explain such a complicated thing clearly with blueprints alone, so Li Yuechen used mud to shape it and told them what the internal structure was like.

Only when you have explained it clearly to them can you start trying to make it.

Even though it was just a small internal combustion engine, Li Yuechen couldn't fully remember the various complicated data involved in it, so sometimes he needed to borrow their knowledge to make corresponding supplements.

Moreover, it is hard to say whether the technical requirements can be met. A single camshaft seems simple, but it is not so easy to manufacture in practice.

The spacing and size can only be obtained after dozens of careful calculations.

At the same time, there are steam engine trucks, which are relatively easier, that is, to enlarge the frame and expand the steam engine to make a truck that can transport materials.

However, while studying here, Li Yuechen suddenly received a letter from his nephew Li Chongrun.

The content of the letter said that Li Yuechen's prediction was correct. Since he started to buy wool in large quantities with no limit, there has been constant friction on the grassland recently, and many tribes have already started fighting with each other.

Still working overtime, today is still half a chapter... It will be fine after a few days...