Facing the demon clan's surrender, Zhao Yuan did not appear very happy.

On the contrary, he was still worried.

On the city wall of Xuanwu Gate.

He stopped alone and looked into the distance.

The reason why he was worried was because after the battle, he realized something terrible.

I don’t know since when, the demon clan also learned to tolerate it.

This is not a good thing.

At present, because of this war, the country is very poor and not very rich.

We also need to build fortifications and the Great Wall outside the demon capital.

At the same time, immigrants were also required to guard the border.

The border must be garrisoned by at least 300,000 troops.

These have all become problems.

Sometimes he also wonders, in the era of the Supreme Emperor, a country could send millions of troops. Why is it that now that it is unified, money and things are becoming less and less sufficient?

Including supplies.

Every time he thought about this, he always felt that the country needed rectification and reform.

Otherwise, if this continues, a unified country will be meaningless.

First of all, the first point is to solve the problem of building the Great Wall outside the demon clan's capital.

In response, Zhao Yuan specially called Jia Rong, the Minister of Household Affairs, to wait in the Xuanzheng Hall.

Calculating the time, Jia Rong should have arrived at Xuanzheng Hall.

Xuanwu Gate is not the only way to enter Xuanzheng Hall.

Therefore, Zhao Yuan did not meet him at all here.

The emperor, who was worried, came to the Xuanzheng Hall and happened to see Jia Rong standing quietly waiting.

Zhao Yuan walked into the hall, and Jia Rong offered him a salute, but he declined politely, "You and I, my king and my ministers, don't need to be polite. Do you know what I mean when I come to you today?"

Jia Rong was slightly startled when he heard this. The emperor was so eager to get straight to the point. It seemed that he really wanted to do that.

"Your Majesty, I have probably guessed that your Majesty is short of money and supplies because he wants to build the Great Wall?" Jia Rong asked tentatively.

Apart from that, he really didn't realize that there was anything else that deserved His Majesty the Emperor's urgency?

Zhao Yuan nodded and said: "Yes, the Prime Minister made a rough estimate before and said that to build the Great Wall, at least 300 million taels of silver are needed, but now the national treasury only has 100 million taels of silver. I came to you this time because I want to

Let me ask you, is there anything you can do?"

Jia Rong thought for a while, frowned and said: "Your Majesty, I really can't think of a better way. After the war, the soldiers who have died in the battle need to be comforted, and the whole family is still waiting for the court's response.

The relief fund, 100 million taels of silver, is probably not enough. At this moment, how can we collect more money to build the Great Wall?"

Zhao Yuan sneered: "It seems that you also want me to postpone the decision to build the Great Wall?"

Jia Rong said seriously: "This is not what Wei Chen meant. Wei Chen also wanted to squeeze out money to build the Great Wall, but unfortunately, the situation forced him to squeeze out the extra money to build the Great Wall..."

Zhao Yuandao: "You have been the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue for so many years and you have been working diligently. I have noticed it. Even if you don't have any merit, it can be regarded as hard work.

Tell me, why during the time of the Supreme Emperor, even those who had a lot of money couldn't use it? Can't this dynasty have another Shen Wansan?"

After Shen Wansan's death, the country's annual fiscal revenue has indeed decreased a lot.

However, there was no time to make ends meet.

During the reign of Emperor Taizong, life was also quite difficult. He had to prepare for war and consolidate the throne.

But even so, at that time, it was not said that the shortage of money was as severe as it is now.

Not only the national treasury, but even with the solid foundation left by Shen Wansan - the private treasury - the income situation has been getting worse and worse over the years.

Could it be that there are corrupt officials?

I'm afraid not.

Nowadays, Jin Yiwei has regained the power to monitor all officials. Who dares to take corruption and bribery at this juncture?

Then, only one explanation can work.

There is something wrong with the country's policy.

Jia Rong also knew this, so he didn't know how to answer the emperor's question and seemed to be in a dilemma.

As we all know, the national policies in use today were basically set by Zhuge Liang at that time.

To a certain extent, it had a profound impact on Wei.

It is precisely because of this that even if the times are changing, no one dares to challenge the authority of the eternal phase.

Seeing that Jia Rong was silent and hesitant to speak, Zhao Yuan felt a little funny. He had to say bluntly: "I know that there is a problem in Jiuzhou now. The times are progressing and the country is developing. Nowadays, there is no longer a problem." It is appropriate to continue to use the tax collection method originally set by Zhuge Cheng.

It needs to be improved, but to the greatest extent, it is also necessary to ensure that the people live a good life. I have an idea in my mind now, but I don’t know what Master Jia wants?”

"I am afraid." Jia Rong bowed quickly and said, "I hope your majesty will give me a clear explanation."

He is sweating now.

Zhao Yuan said earnestly: "This matter is a bit shocking to the world. I know that the time may not come yet, but I hope that it can be implemented in a small county first to see how the situation goes.

I am thinking of canceling taxes on farmers and, on a certain basis, increasing taxes on aristocratic families and merchants."

Jia Rong heard the sound and said: "Your Majesty is talking about the Qingzhou Taxation Law?"

Zhao Yuan nodded, "Yes, the Supreme Emperor has already made a way for us. We just need to pay attention to the details. It is entirely possible to gradually implement the Qingzhou Taxation Law to all parts of the country."

Jia Rong frowned tightly and said: "Your Majesty, do you know why the Qingzhou Tax Law was successful? After the Supreme Emperor ascended the throne, why did Prime Minister Zhuge fight against everyone's opinions and cancel this so-called tax law?"

Zhao Yuandao: "I would like to hear what you, the former number one scholar, have in mind."

Jia Rong cupped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, when the Supreme Emperor implemented the Qingzhou Taxation Law, his purpose was to enable the people at the grassroots level to live and work in peace and contentment to the greatest extent, and at the same time make it easier for him to recruit troops. Otherwise, why did it happen in just one or two years? Just let the then Supreme Emperor assemble a team of hundreds of thousands of people?

Moreover, the Supreme Emperor can control Qingzhou. With him, Qingzhou will not be in chaos. But once he ascends the throne and becomes emperor, it will be different. At that time, the Supreme Emperor will not face the small Qingzhou, but the entire world. .

At that time, the Qingzhou Taxation Law would obviously make the political situation of Wei State unstable. Therefore, after Prime Minister Zhuge took power, he resolutely abolished the Qingzhou Taxation Law. In this regard, the Supreme Emperor just held a silent view, obviously acquiescing. Already.

Now, if your Majesty wants to restart the Qingzhou Taxation Law, I am afraid that it will cause turmoil in both the government and the opposition."

Zhao Yuan finally understood what he meant.

This Qingzhou tax law targets merchants and aristocratic families.

Let the poor have a chance to breathe, so that the rich will not get richer.

It is beneficial to the country.

But for now, can it be a long-term solution?

"Besides the Qingzhou Taxation Law, can you think of any better way to replenish the national treasury in a short period of time?" Zhao Yuan asked.

Jia Rong shook his head.

It's not that he was incompetent, even if Zhuge were still alive, he wouldn't be able to complete this matter.
Chapter completed!