The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 619
"Whether it's a merchant from this dynasty or a merchant from Daxing, if they want to sell goods at the border, they have to pay taxes. A small part of it must be allocated to Daxing. Those people have tasted the sweetness, but there are tartars who want to make trouble. I'm afraid Their government will not allow it either."

Hearing the words, the second prince couldn't help thinking of another question.

"Then if Daxing gains benefits and gradually prospers. Daxing's national strength is strong, how can we Dayan deal with it? They are all wolf ambitions. With money and weapons, their ambitions will expand, and then it will be out of control."

Gu Chengyu couldn't help but glanced at the second prince, he found that the second prince was not as loyal as he appeared on the surface.

All the questions he raised hit the nail on the head, so it can be seen that he was really thinking about Dayan.

"This is the second proposal that I want to make. Gold, silver and copper coins cannot be used in the exchange with Daxing, and all can only be bartered!"

After hearing this, the courtiers couldn't help but suddenly realized.

Jiang Mingyuan very much agrees with Gu Chengyu's proposed mutual market. In his opinion, this will not only get what they need, but also help the stability of the border, and allow the court to pay more taxes.

Therefore, he stepped out to the right, ready to help Gu Chengyu.

"Reporting to the emperor, I have something to say."

The emperor was thinking about the suggestion made by Gu Chengyu just now, and felt that it is not impossible to open a mutual market.

Jiang Mingyuan had objections, so he naturally wanted to listen to the opinions of other courtiers.

"Jiang Aiqing has objections, let's hear."

When Gu Chengyu heard that it was Jiang Mingyuan, he was a little surprised.

He didn't have time to talk to Jiang Mingyuan before, and he took a special look at the seat of the second-rank official, and found that Hu Maoshen was not there, and he might be resting today.

"Your Majesty! My minister has no objection to this matter, and thinks it is very feasible. Opening up the mutual market has many benefits. If many merchants go to the border for trade every year, not to mention taxes, it will also be very helpful to the stability of the border."

"Master Jiang! You had some friendship with Gu Xiuzhuan in private before, so I understand it. But this matter is not only about friendship, it is about the success or failure of the dynasty!"

Dai Yuanji is very pessimistic about the mutual market, he thinks this matter is too dangerous and should not be carried out.

Just as Jiang Mingyuan was about to have a conversation, the third prince preempted him.

"Father, it is undeniable that there are many benefits from opening up the mutual market. But, who can guarantee that the soldiers will not make mistakes? Once there is a mistake, the Tartars will take advantage of it." The third prince also echoed.

He also agreed with Dai Yuanji's point of view, and it would be more beneficial to him if the tea tax was not implemented.

The emperor was also hesitating, he pondered for a while, and suddenly said: "Gu Aiqing, what do you say?"

"Reporting to the emperor, the bartering that I just said is very beneficial to us Dayan."

Gu Chengyu paused, and then said: "As we all know, the Tartars need tea more than our Dayan Dynasty. Tea can detoxify and cure diseases, relieve greasy, and help digestion. Daxing country eats mostly meat, and there is a shortage of vegetarian food. , naturally need tea to relieve greasy, which is considered a necessity of their life."

"And our Dayan can exchange cloth, tea, medicinal materials, salt, and grain in exchange for Daxing's horses, leather, gold, caterpillar fungus, and Fritillary, etc., which is mutually beneficial. Generally speaking, as long as merchants are willing to go to the border to exchange Things, it will definitely make a lot of money."

Hearing this, Zhang Shuo couldn't bear it anymore.The benefits are indeed great, but with these wealth comes the same risks.

Besides, today Gu Chengyu is simply showing off enough of the limelight.What his teacher said was right, this kid was simply arrogant.

"Gu Xiuzhuan, what comes on paper is always shallow. Everything you think, as Lord Dai said, is only on paper. As ministers, we should put the overall situation of the court first."

"Master Zhang, please allow me to finish what I said before." Gu Chengyu didn't need to look to know that Zhang Shuo was targeting him. After all, he was Xia Qing's disciple, so it would be strange if he didn't jump out.

Zhang Shuo was about to say something, but in a blink of an eye, seeing the emperor looking at him with a slightly gloomy expression, he quickly dared not say anything.

"Dayan strictly controls iron, copper, gold and silver to curb the flow of these into Daxing. However, we can never refuse the gold and silver in Daxing. Daxing can only exchange things related to food and clothing. Others such as iron and copper These have become scarce, but these are the most important sources of weapons."

"Even if it's about gold and silver, Daxing refuses to give in, and doesn't plan to flow out the gold and silver, that's okay. As long as we don't accept Daxing's gold and silver, they will pile up gold and silver, and they won't be able to buy weapons. After a long time, as long as weapons are scarce, will they come to attack us in Daxing?"

As soon as Gu Chengyu finished speaking, all the officials present started whispering.

There was a buzz in the court hall, and even Xia Qing took a deep look at Gu Chengyu.

Although this matter is still somewhat difficult, it cannot be denied that because of a tea tax, Gu Chengyu has already thought of the idea of ​​a tea-horse exchange market.

And have already thought of the countermeasures for the difficulties that can be encountered before.

The emperor looked at Gu Chengyu and couldn't help squinting.

Such a big matter, Gu Chengyu didn't mention it at all in the memorial, is it still guarding against him?
"Your Majesty, I have a question, and I want to ask Gu Xiuzhuan to answer it."

Xia Qing finally opened his mouth, which made the hall even more lively.

The emperor frowned, and scanned the officials below, until everyone calmed down, the emperor opened his mouth.

"Xia Aiqing can just ask him. You are the chief minister of the cabinet, and you have to take care of these matters."

Hearing this, Xia Qing felt very happy.It seems that the emperor still values ​​him, isn't this embarrassing him?

When Gu Chengyu heard this, his heart sank.Could it be that the emperor has a problem with his concealment?

However, these ideas were only perfected last night.

The time given by the emperor was too short, and he didn't think about anything else.

He couldn't help sighing, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, and he still has to explain it later.

With the Emperor's approval, Xia Qing was naturally not polite.

"Gu Xiuzhuan, according to what you said, aren't the people in Daxing all fools? Maybe they were dazzled by these benefits before, but after a while, they won't notice it? I think, Your thinking is still a bit simple. However, it is commendable that you can put forward so many suggestions. "

Xia Qing smiled, and first denied Gu Chengyu's mutual market.Then, he praised Gu Chengyu again, lest others say that he cares about a small official who is as big as a sesame seed.

Xia Qing finished talking about Gu Chengyu first, then turned his head and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty! I also think that the tea tax proposed by Gu Xiuzhuan is feasible, but the mutual market is the only thing. Your Majesty, please think twice!"

　Thanks book friend Tao Zhiyao and book friend Xiao for rewarding life!I have something to do today, so this chapter is a little late!
　　
　
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