I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 523: Establishing a new capital and opening up sea transport
At this time.

Qin Jiansheng stood up immediately.

The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue Liu Zhiyuan also stood up.

"This matter."

"I have been sending Minister Liu to take notes."

"The 30 dan per mu yield that the emperor mentioned is still the lowest yield. Over the years, the lowest yield recorded by Minister Liu has been 40 dan per mu."

"All the harvests from several years are piled up in the treasury," said Qin Jiansheng.

"This matter."

"I can vouch for that."

'The per-acre yield recorded by the Ministry of Revenue is absolutely correct. "

"The two magical objects bestowed by the emperor are the ones that can truly strengthen the destiny of our Tang Dynasty and benefit all the people in the world."

"As long as it is promoted, our Tang Dynasty will not only have more abundant food in the future, but also the people will have more surplus food in their homes, and no one will starve to death anymore." Liu Zhiyuan said with a serious face.

Looking at the Minister of Revenue and the Vice Minister like this.

All the ministers looked at Li Zheng with indescribable respect.

No wonder when Li Zheng ascended the throne, he promised to completely solve the famine problem in the Tang Dynasty within three years. So that's why.

“No matter how much you talk, practice is the only way to implement the essence.”

"I intend to promote these two crops throughout the country."

"In addition to the grains that have been stored for reserves over the past few years, the rest will be distributed for planting."

"Announce to the world how much this fine variety produces."

"Whether to plant or not is up to the people themselves."

"The court will not force it."

"But in all government fields across the country, during the spring plowing season this year, all the rice planted in the exhibition halls will be replaced by these two plants." Li Zheng looked at Qin Jiansheng and said.

"emperor."

"The promotion of these two crops will benefit the country and the people."

"But there are so many kinds of food, which is almost unlimited. We can't just give them all away for free. We have to make rules."

"Should the people purchase it with their own money or by taxation?" Liu Zhiyuan immediately asked.

Although these two crops are stored in a closed treasury, they are both food that can be eaten at any time. If they are all distributed free of charge, there will definitely be people who take advantage of them. After all, from ancient times to the present, countless people have adhered to one point: if you don't take advantage of a good opportunity, you are a bastard.

of course.

This is still a bargain.

The key point is that the treasury is suffering losses. In order to grow these, Li Zheng also hired a lot of farmers.

"I have already thought about this."

"Originally, the tax levied by the Tang Dynasty on the people was 10% and 5%."

"If the people want to grow these two kinds of potatoes, after receiving them, the tax on these two crops will be 10% and 6% next year, and this will last for one year."

"After one year, the tax rate will be restored to 10% and 5%."

"If the people want to buy the improved seeds directly, the Ministry of Revenue will set a price for them and sell as much as they grow."

"It all depends on their own choice. I won't force them." Li Zheng said in a deep voice.

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

All the civil and military officials in the court said in unison.

"The Ministry of Revenue should implement this matter as soon as possible."

"I also want to see that the people of the Tang Dynasty no longer lack food, and that the treasury of the Tang Dynasty will no longer be empty." Li Zheng said.

"The Ministry of Revenue will do its best." Qin Jiansheng said immediately.

"All right."

"What else do you have to say? Please continue."

"I will review them one by one." Li Zheng said to the court officials.

Lived in Chang'an.

Whether it is in the Council Hall or in the Taiji Hall.

Just one thing.

Review memorials and decide what the court officials submit.

This is also what the emperor should do.

Now that he has ascended to this position, Li Zheng has no other choice. After all, his prince is not yet capable of handling state affairs, so he has to do it himself.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"The name change of Youzhou Prefecture has been finalized."

"It has now been renamed Beiping Prefecture."

"The construction of the imperial palace is now underway." Kaiji said while standing in the main hall.

Concerning the establishment of the capital city.

The Ministry of Industry has been working on this over the past few days.

And it’s not just the Ministry of Industry.

Six other ministries also sent people to the city of Beiping to discuss the construction of the imperial palace, official residences, and the planning of various city facilities, all of which required careful planning.

Now the Ministry of Works has only decided on the site for the construction of the imperial palace and has started preliminary construction.

"Your Excellency Kai has done a good job." Li Zheng nodded and praised him.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"In addition to the site selection for the imperial palace, the construction and layout of the future capital also need to be completed. I request to go to Peking in person to plan the new capital." Kaiji said respectfully.

"Accurate."

Li Zheng said immediately.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust."

"I will never let the emperor down." Kaiji bowed immediately and returned to the queue.

"The Emperor has chosen Youzhou as the capital, and has also sent various tribes to Beijing."

"This news can be hidden from the common people, but it cannot be hidden from the powerful and the wealthy, or from those merchants who have all-seeing eyes."

"Now that we are not accepting people, many merchants have flocked to Youzhou to buy properties and shops, making Youzhou a lot more lively."

"I wonder if the Emperor needs to stop this?"

Kaiji stood up and started to speak.

As soon as these words fell.

Many people in the court felt uneasy.

When Li Zheng decided to establish his capital in Youzhou, many people in the court had already made plans and had taken action.

The capital of a country will also be the most prosperous place in the future.

Seize this opportunity and you may become rich overnight.

The officials in the court would certainly not miss this opportunity, and the same would be true for many private businessmen who got the news.

Li Zheng glanced around the court and found nothing surprising.

"Youzhou Prefecture is now an outer city, and more merchants will promote business. The land where the imperial palace is located, as well as the official residence and the land planned for farming are the inner city. These are all controlled by the court and are not willing to be sold."

"So it doesn't matter if they fight for money." Li Zheng said slowly.

Kaiji nodded, "I understand."

Then he retreated.

At this time.

Gu Shi stood up and said, "Your Majesty."

"All things concerning shipping."

“I have already drawn up all the necessary rules for opening up maritime transport, please have a look at it, Your Majesty.

talking.

Gu Shi held up a shipping directory that took him a month to compile, and bent over to pick it up.

Wang De immediately walked down quickly, picked up the Jiangsu and Zhejiang records, and presented them to Li Zheng.

Li Zheng took a look.

Gu Shi is really hardworking. Judging from the thickness of the book, he has compiled a whole book for sea transportation.

“Gu Aiqing really didn’t take the trouble to compile a book that was banned at sea.

Li Zheng said with a smile as he opened it.

Gu Shi said solemnly, "Your Majesty values ​​me. I am in charge of the Provincial Government and the reform of commercial taxes throughout the country. I will do my best for the country and the emperor."

Li Zheng smiled and continued to flip through the pages, reading ten lines at a glance.

After taking a general look.

Close this book.

“You write well.

“It’s true that every aspect is written down.

"All things maritime."

"There is also the matter of merchants going out to sea, and collecting taxes when they come ashore."

"Thank you for your hard work, Lord Gu. You were able to come up with a plan in such a short time."

"good."

"It's indeed time to start sea transportation." Li Zheng said with a smile, looking at Gu Shi who had a respectful look on his face.

(End of this chapter)