Ji Tang

Chapter 493: Being ruthless to yourself is truly ruthless.
The generals are not very clear about the new commercial and tax law.

But now that Fang Xuanling can bring it up, it means there must be something, so everyone looked at him.

With a sigh in her heart, Fang Xuanling slowly explained the matter clearly.

It turns out that during this period, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the three provinces were preparing for the issuance of the new commercial tax, which has just been finalized and has not yet been implemented.

The cause of the matter is that with the prosperity of Mingzhou Port and the establishment of Dengzhou Port in recent years, many people in the court have seen the prospects of maritime trade.

You don't have to go too far, even if you go around Goguryeo and other nearby countries, you can make at least three times the profit.

However, the imperial court's commercial taxes were very low, which made the emperor very uncomfortable.

how?I built a port for you and made a lot of money. Why don't you pay me this little tax?Are you sending beggars away?

As a result, there was a matter of re-determining commercial taxes.

According to the new commercial tax law, this time they not only have to pay commercial tax, but also other taxes.

Calculated, it takes [-]% of this income.

Based on Fang Xuanling's understanding of his emperor, he couldn't let them go so easily, and he didn't know what the harm was in holding back!
Only then did I ask the question just now, but at the same time I was also very confused.

It seems that the new commercial tax issue was prepared for them. Otherwise, how could they have encountered it by such a coincidence?
But it's too late to say anything now. The emperor has already made up his mind. What else can they do?
"Thirty percent?"

Cheng Yaojin smacked his mouth, glanced at the emperor, and wanted to say something, but Qin Qiong stabbed him in the waist before swallowing.

He didn't want to talk anymore, but Li Shimin didn't want to let him go.

"Oh? Zhijie seems to have something to say?"

Then he smiled and said: "If we have anything to say today, let's talk about it, but don't hold it in your heart. If you say it out, you will think that I can't listen to what my ministers say!"

Li Shimin leaned forward, paused and said, "But you must not let others misunderstand you. As long as you are right, I won't be able to listen."

Cheng Yaojin's face turned red, and he wished he could slap himself in the mouth to make you talk too much and make you greedy.
Others were as disgusted as if they had swallowed a fly. The emperor's move was so shameless.

But it’s right to think about it. Can you be the emperor without being shameless?
Seeing that Cheng Yaojin didn't speak for a long time, Li Shimin smiled secretly in his heart, but on his face he said angrily: "Say!"

"promise!"

Cheng Yaojin trembled and returned quickly.

He had a troubled face and said slowly: "Well, I'm a rough guy and I don't understand these twists and turns. I'll just do whatever your Majesty says."

"Yes, it is like that!"

After speaking, he nodded as if in affirmation.

Li Shimin's face darkened, rough guy?just you?
He seemed to have grabbed Cheng Yaojin and asked, "Then you will impose new business taxes."

Before the emperor finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin quickly said: "No objection, I have no objection. I will ask people to pay taxes when I get back!"

He quickly saluted the emperor with clasped fists and a pleading look on his face!
That means even if you don’t understand people, you can still see what it means.

Your Majesty, it’s not enough for me, Old Cheng, to admit defeat. I’ll do whatever you say, and I’ll just listen to you. Don’t keep catching me, Old Cheng, to cause trouble!
What kind of allies are there at this time? Let’s put ourselves aside first.

Changsun Wuji clenched his hands tightly after hearing this, and even glared at Cheng Yaojin, "This hasn't even happened yet, and you're already compromising?"
But Cheng Yaojin didn't even look at him, just like a normal person.

"I don't have any objection, just do as your Majesty says!"

At this time, Li Jing, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said.

Then the generals seemed to have discussed it, and everyone agreed!
These civil servants are sitting here. The military generals have agreed. What do you want to do if you don't agree?
They are all literati who read the books of sages. Are they inferior to martial artists who cannot read or write?
Fang Xuanling glanced at Changsun Wuji who looked unwilling, then stepped forward and said, "I have no objections!"

Wen Chen looked at it and agreed.

Li Shimin nodded and finally looked at Changsun Wuji.He looked complicated, recalling the time when the two of them were in high spirits when they were young.

But now it has changed.

He knew that Changsun Wuji and the Queen had experienced some bad things, and if his uncle hadn't taken them in, they might have starved to death.

Therefore, now he has a strong desire to control power and attaches great importance to money.

The two people, who were initially in love with each other, gradually became estranged.

He sighed secretly in his heart, and when he was about to say something, he saw Changsun Wuji sighing and said: "I have no objection! Just do as your Majesty said!"

Changsun Wuji's compromise made many people breathe a sigh of relief.

They all know that what the emperor did this time is very unreasonable, but what can they do?

Even the eldest grandson who had been at the rear breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, she received the letter from the royal steward one step ahead. When she found out, she went to see the emperor without thinking.

This time, the Changsun family contributed the most and also made the most profit.

Based on his understanding of this brother, he was afraid that he would not compromise easily, so she gave it a try.

Now that her brother has compromised, she is the happiest. Finally, she no longer has to be caught between her husband and her brother.

"Good good!"

Seeing that everyone agreed, Li Shimin was overjoyed and stood up quickly!

"You are all my loyal ministers. It is not an exaggeration to say that you are brothers."

He spoke so affectionately that many people's eyes turned red when they recalled the time when they went to conquer the country with the King of Qin!
"But you should also consider the difficulties faced by the court!"

Li Shimin said helplessly: "I also want to share the wealth and honor with everyone, but many places in the world are still unstable. The gentry in Shandong are determined to be evil, Hebei is uninhabited for thousands of miles, and Jiangnan has only just begun to improve."

"Ask Fang Qing and Du Qing, do you still have money in the treasury?"

Everyone saw Fang and Du shaking their heads, but neither spoke.

"If the imperial court had money, would I target everyone? The money would not go into my pocket, but would be used for the governance of the imperial court."

Having said this, Li Shimin seemed to have made up his mind and said: "Fang Qing!"

"Chen is here!"

Li Shimin said: "From now on, the Ministry of Revenue will no longer provide royal expenses. All expenses will be settled by the royal family. This matter will be an eternal rule!"

Now both civil servants and generals were shocked. What does this mean?
"The tax to support the royal family?" Du Ruhui asked in surprise.

Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "Forget it this year, it will be waived from next year!"

Fang Xuanling suddenly knelt down in excitement, touched his head to the ground, and said loudly: "Your Majesty can control himself, set an example for future generations of kings, and exempt the people from the taxes that have been paid to support the royal family for thousands of years. It is really an act of a wise king, and it must be passed down. In future generations, we will be respected by all people!”

"I would like to congratulate the Tang Dynasty! I would like to congratulate Your Majesty!"

The others woke up from the shock at this time and looked at the emperor in surprise.

After confirming that they had heard correctly or that the emperor had gone mad, they all knelt down and congratulated loudly!

At this time, the depression of being robbed of money by the emperor completely disappeared.

What is it to be cruel to others?
Being cruel to yourself is really cruel, just like now!

(End of this chapter)