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Chapter 456 Chapter 467: Court Debate National Policy

Li Hao smiled all over his face and said, "Master Changsun asked a very good question. I have calculated the tax rate for a long time. Everyone knows that I am good at arithmetic and my family has a lot of business. I am a businessman through and through."

Li Hao is actually very poor in mathematics, but in this era, he is a top student, and now he directly admits that he is a businessman, and the officials have nothing to say, there is no way, Li Hao is shameless, they want it.

Just listen to Li Hao continuing: "So I still have a lot of research on business. The tax rate I set is not static. There are two ways to collect business tax, namely store tax and commodity tax. The first is Storefront tax, anyone who owns a booth or a storefront must pay a storefront tax, and the tax is paid according to the size of the store or booth, one penny per square foot per month."

The officials immediately began to calculate in their hearts. They knew that the unit of square feet was a square with a side length of one foot. Li Hao had already promoted and used it in Datang. The smallest of their shops was about 100 square feet, and the medium one was about 300 square feet. Square feet, large shops, especially restaurants and inns, can reach more than 1000 square feet (100 square meters).

If it is a restaurant of 1000 square feet, you have to pay a tax of 1000 cash per month, that is, 12 cash per year, which is very high.

All the ministers in the hall immediately discussed it, and they all thought that the tax rate was too high.

Unexpectedly, Li Hao continued: "Let's talk about commodity tax, it depends on what kind of business the store does. After all, each store sells different products, and the profit also varies. Commodity tax is divided into one, two, three, and four in total. There are four levels. The fourth-level commodity tax is to add [-]% to the store tax, the third-level commodity tax is to add [-]% to the store tax, the second-level commodity tax is double the store tax, and the first-level commodity tax is doubled. The tax is tripled on top of the store tax."

As soon as this remark came out, the officials were in an uproar. The first-level commodity tax actually tripled the store tax, which was too high.

Changsun Wuji immediately snorted coldly: "Hmph, thanks to you being able to speak out about such a high tax rate! Do you have the final say on how to divide your so-called grades?"

Li Hao sneered and said: "I can't say it out loud, and I don't have the final say on the division of grades, but the household department, the emperor, and all the ministers discuss together. However, everyone's eyes are discerning, which products have high profits, and which products The profit is low, presumably anyone with a discerning eye can see it.”

"Speaking of this...hehe..." Changsun Wuji sneered, twisting his beard, "Your family's business seems to be quite profitable."

"That's right." Li Hao nodded and said, "If the Ministry of Household Affairs wants to classify all my family's businesses into the first-level tax rate, I have no objection. I will pay taxes obediently. I have prepared 80 yuan at home and am ready to pay taxes at any time."

The officials were stunned when they heard the words. Is Li Hao showing off his wealth?Are you throwing money at people?Prepared to pay 80 guan, but many of the officials present couldn’t even get 80 guan. Even if Li Hao’s business was classified into the first-level tax rate, it is impossible to pay [-] guan. This guy is showing off his wealth!

Li Hao took the lead in paying taxes, so that the grandson Wuji didn't know what to say. Chu Suiliang rolled his eyes and suddenly came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think that the collection of commercial taxes will cause dissatisfaction among merchants, and it is likely to cause a lot of trouble. The price of goods is soaring, which in turn arouses public resentment, so please think twice, Your Majesty!"

"My minister agrees!"

"The minister also agrees!"

……

As soon as they heard Chu Suiliang's words, all the ministers seconded their opinions one after another. This breakthrough point was so powerful that everyone praised it one after another.

Li Shimin frowned upon hearing this, and turned to look at Li Hao.

Li Hao smiled lightly and said: "Your Majesty, I haven't finished my proposal. The collection of commercial taxes is just one of them. The second is to hope that Your Majesty will open a new official office, called the Price Bureau, which will be located in all counties of the Tang Dynasty. The duties of the Price Bureau , is to control market prices specifically, allowing merchants to raise prices reasonably according to local and current conditions, setting a price ceiling, and not allowing arbitrary price increases, otherwise the Price Bureau has the right to cooperate with the local government to order the closure of stores and all businesses of merchants."

The ministers were stunned when they heard the words, you look at me, I look at you, I don’t know what to say, Chu Suiliang was not convinced, and gritted his teeth and said: "All states and counties across the country set up new government offices, you know how to support these people, you need How much is it?"

"I've done the math." Li Hao raised his eyebrows and said, "One hundred thousand per year is enough."

Chu Suiliang sneered: "One hundred thousand guan, do you know how much one hundred thousand guan is?"

"Of course I know." Li Haoyun said lightly, "The annual tax of my Li business group should exceed [-] guan. After Datang starts to levy business tax, the annual treasury revenue will at least double to support this group of people. It was really effortless."

When they heard that the national treasury's income had doubled, the officials were shocked again, but Li Shimin and Li Zhi's eyes lit up when they heard it. Well, the national treasury has at least doubled. What kind of concept is this!
Li Hao said unhurriedly: "At present, the agricultural tax is tentatively reduced by half, but since the appearance of Zhenguan rice, the grain output of Datang has doubled. Even if the agricultural tax is reduced by half, the annual agricultural tax income will still not decrease. Therefore, doubling the revenue of the treasury is really a very conservative and conservative estimate.”

All the ministers were very angry when they heard the words. They knew that they were going to lose to Li Hao again this time. Li Hao was too good at arguing, and the tax reform plan he proposed was too perfect and impeccable. Most importantly, the tax reform plan , can indeed enrich the country and the people, but the fly in the ointment is that they have to cut their flesh.

The officials also knew that they couldn't argue with Li Hao, so they all secretly comforted themselves. Anyway, even if they paid the business tax, Li Hao would be at the forefront. When the sky fell, Li Hao would hit Li Hao first. He was digging a hole and jumping himself...

However, Changsun Wuji was not convinced. He has been silent for so long and has been thinking about the solution, but he can't find it at all. After all, Li Hao made such a suggestion not for self-interest, but for loss of self-interest. It is indeed a matter of benefiting the country and the people. Good policy for governing the country.

So Changsun Wuji came out and said, "Your Majesty, I have a proposal."

Li Shimin was slightly surprised when he saw this, he spread his hands and said, "Please tell me about the auxiliary machine."

"Observe the decree." Changsun Wuji said slowly, "The change of the national policy involves a lot of important things. The old minister suggested that we should first try it in the Guanzhong area to observe its performance, and the period will be one year."

Li Shimin nodded frequently when he heard the words, and felt that Changsun Wuji's proposal was considered mature and prudent, so he asked Li Hao: "Poetry maniac, what do you think?"

Li Hao turned his head to look at Changsun Wuji, and found that Changsun Wuji was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to sparkle. Li Hao knew that Changsun Wuji was not a mature and prudent man at all, and this was just his plan to delay the attack That's all, but there is nothing wrong with Changsun Wuji's proposal, Li Shimin seems to agree with it very much, how could he object, he cupped his hands and said: "Return to Your Majesty, Master Changsun's proposal is quite safe, so it will be a one-year term. Try out the new tax system in Guannei Road first."

Since all the ministers chose to compromise, naturally there was no voice of opposition. Li Shimin immediately issued an order to try to implement the new tax system in Guanzhong for one year. After the review, it can be implemented after being reviewed by the province.

The discussion on the tax payment system has been going on for more than an hour in the early court, and the ministers thought that it was almost over, and felt that there was nothing important to discuss.

Unexpectedly, Li Shimin's face was full of dignity and he said suddenly: "The Tubo invaded our Great Tang territory and ruined our Great Tang people, whether it is tolerable or unbearable! Next, I want to discuss military affairs with all the ministers!"

All the ministers were shocked when they heard the words. Although they knew that Li Shimin would definitely seek revenge from Tubo, they did not expect Li Shimin to be so anxious. As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, Changsun Wuji came out to salute and said, "Your Majesty, I think that a gentleman will take revenge for ten days." The year is not too late, and now my Tang Dynasty has just been ruined, and the national power has been greatly damaged. It is not appropriate to use weapons rashly, and I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

"Your Majesty, please think twice!" All the ministers shouted in unison and agreed.

Li Shimin's expression didn't change much, he turned to look at Li Hao, and asked, "Shikuang, you are an expert in war, what's your opinion?"

All the ministers were shocked again when they heard the words, and they all looked at Li Hao worriedly. Whether it was public or private, they didn't want to attack Tubo immediately. After all, after the looting by Tubo, Datang was indeed seriously injured, even though Tubo was the same , but if it is a lose-lose fight with Tubo at this moment, I am afraid that Xue Yantuo and Western Turks in the north will be ready to move again. Besides, they really don't want Li Hao to make great achievements again, so Li Hao will completely trample them under their feet.

Li Hao seemed to be pondering, and the hearts of all the officials were raised. Li Hao's opinion is very important, because he is very popular now, and one sentence can influence Li Shimin's decision, and in terms of war, no one can really win against Li Hao wrist.

Li Hao pretended to ponder for a moment, then slowly cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I also think that it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge."

The officials couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief when they heard the words, this guy scared us so much that our little hearts thumped.

Li Shimin frowned cooperatively and asked: "Then you tell me how long you have to wait, you don't really want me to wait ten years?"

"Of course it doesn't take that long." Li Hao said, "Your Majesty, although I think that it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, I also believe that opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Therefore, we must plan ahead and start deploying now." , to prepare for the attack on Tubo."

All the ministers were surprised when they heard what he said, they didn't know what Li Hao was going to do again, what was meant by preparing for the attack on Tubo, they all looked at Li Hao again and raised their hearts.

Li Shimin deserves to be an actor-level actor. Although he has asked Li Hao these words, and Li Hao has answered him, now he asks it again, and he is still full of doubts like the first time he asked: "Oh? How should I prepare?" ?”

Li Hao cupped his hands suddenly, and said solemnly: "Attack Tuyuhun and build a military base in Tuyuhun!"

As soon as this remark came out, the officials were in an uproar. Li Hao was indeed Li Hao, but they were disappointed in the end, and they still wanted to send troops to fight!
Just as Chu Suiliang wanted to stand up against him, Li Shimin stopped him by raising his hand, and then asked Li Hao, "Please explain to me, why did you attack Tuyuhun?"

　The update is late again today, why do you use the word "you", do you think I have to say sorry again?I'm not, I just want to make you unexpected, just so willful, don't say I'm cheap, and I didn't just meet me today.

　　
　
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