Chapter 127 Xu can guarantee that within five years, the Wei national tax will be ten
Ten thousand taels!
Shouren School.
The eunuch who brought the message has left.
Xu Qingxiao was left with a somewhat unsightly expression.
Resolve conflicts in the court within one day.
Who can solve the conflicts among the three forces in one go: the Minister of Household Affairs, the military attachés, and the common people?
Xu Qingxiao was a little depressed.
But there is no way, His Majesty has issued an order. Although he did not say there will be any punishment if he can't do it, but according to the empress's character, if she fails to do this job well, her weight in her heart will definitely drop.
Come on, I can't run away.
After the eunuch left completely, Xu Qingxiao turned around and returned to the school. He went to find Chen Xinghe.
As soon as he said something, the empress turned around and ordered him to do something.
Coincidence?
may be.
But Xu Qingxiao still came to see what her senior brother was doing.
Through the window, Xu Qingxiao saw her senior brother, who was reading a book seriously, showing an indescribable smile from time to time, as if he had already sunk into it.
Logically speaking, it should be impossible for senior brother to have contact with the Empress, nor to help the Empress monitor him.
If not senior brother, who would it be?
Yang Hu, Yang Bao? Come on, if you really want them to monitor you, you might as well let your senior brother.
New cook?
Xu Qingxiao glanced at the kitchen. Li Guangxiao was very enthusiastic about cooking. He even picked up the lid of the stew and tasted the soup to see if it was salty.
This is unnecessary. The Empress sent someone like this to monitor me?
It can't be this person.
Besides, why was the empress spying on her? Would it be embarrassing if she was discovered?
After thinking about it, it was probably just a coincidence. Forget it, never mind. Let’s solve the problem first.
Your Majesty has set a time limit of one day, and Xu Qingxiao is not in a hurry. Although he said it was a bit bragging, he can really do it if he really wants to do it.
But you have to make some preparations.
To resolve this contradiction, there are nothing more than four steps.
Convince the Minister of Revenue!
Convince the other three ministries! The Ministry of Rites is of the same line as Confucianism and Taoism, so there is no need to pay attention to it. Besides, in terms of finance, the Ministry of Rites has nothing to do with it. The Ministry of Industry does not need to persuade, just go to the Ministry of Punishments and the Ministry of Personnel.
Convince the military attaché group.
The last step is to convince the people.
According to this order, Xu Qingxiao will make different plans.
"Yang Hu and Yang Bao, go to the Ministry of Accounts and take a few people to Fanshang Street to inform them and ask them to hand over the recent account books and tell them that I want to check."
"Zhao Da Zhao Er, you are going to spread some news. Just say that the Nanyu Waterwheel Project was not built by the Minister of Industry, Li Yanlong, but was researched by me. Let's not talk about the rest. Let's talk about the last two projects.
Those who entered the capital from Nanyu Prefecture in Japan were brought to the Ministry of Punishment for thorough investigation."
"Li Jian and Li Kang, you two go to Duke An's mansion and tell him that I will pay him a visit today and ask Duke An to invite some people to discuss anything."
Xu Qingxiao gave the order.
At this moment, six people took orders.
After burning a stick of incense, the Ministry of Revenue took two brothers, Yang Hu and Yang Bao, to Fanshang Street. After a notice was given, in less than half a quarter of an hour, all the Fanshangs arrived with all their account books.
Today's Fanshang Street is still lively, even a few percent livelier than before. After all, I used to be afraid of being cheated when I came here, but now with the various new policies, coupled with Xu Qingxiao's commotion a few days ago.
How can these businessmen dare to commit crimes? Even if they are brave, at least they don't dare to do so now.
So not only are there more people, the transactions are also much more frequent. It used to be all about cheating people, two or three people a day, but now it's different, four or five orders of business are done in an hour.
One thing I have to say is that income is more than before, everyone is doing business in a standardized manner, prices have returned to normal, and people are spending generously. Things that they wanted to buy but did not dare to buy before are now bought back.
After all, Fanshang's products are good, but the prices they charge are too outrageous, or they are sold as fake ones.
Now that the items are genuine and have receipts as proof, there is nothing to worry about. Naturally, people are willing to spend money to buy them.
Thick account books piled up, and the officials from the Ministry of Accounts were straightforward and started accounting on the spot. Through Xu Qingxiao's new arithmetic, about an hour later, the rough bills were calculated with extremely high accuracy.
However, when the accounting was completed, several officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs were speechless because the amount was a bit exaggerated.
"Two adults, after the calculation is clear, we will go back first. Please tell Mr. Xu that we all look up to him very much. If there is anything else next time, just say hello."
Several people gave the account books to the two brothers Yang Hu and Yang Bao, and said with a smile.
"You're welcome. Brothers, if you have nothing to do, please come to the school and sit down."
Brothers Yang Hu and Yang Bao laughed and resigned and left after getting the account books.
Since Xu Qingxiao's status has risen, the two brothers have gained some status in Kyoto. Many dignitaries will say hello to them when they see them. Sometimes officials from the Sixth Ministry will go out of their way to chat with them when they see them.
Although the two brothers knew that these people valued themselves because of Xu Qingxiao, this did not prevent them from being extremely vain.
Less than half an hour.
The two Yang Hu brothers returned to Shouren Academy.
Give the account book to Xu Qingxiao.
"Sir, this is the comprehensive account book of more than 700 shops in Fanshang Street. The account department has already calculated it. Please check it."
"Okay, you guys go and have a rest."
After taking the account book, Xu Qingxiao glanced at it and found that it was pretty good as he expected.
After reading the account book, Xu Qingxiao left the school directly and could talk to the Minister of Revenue.
However, after Xu Qingxiao left, Li Guangxiao also packed up and went out to buy groceries.
Li Guangxiao seemed very cautious and worried that Xu Qingxiao would notice him, so the first route was to walk to the vegetable market, and he also bought a lot of vegetables and meat.
After confirming that no one was following him, Li Guangxiao walked towards the palace path, took out the corresponding command arrow, and the journey was smooth.
In the Hall of Nourishing Heart.
The empress has been waiting for a long time.
"Old minister, I have met Your Majesty."
Li Guangxiao spoke up, but this time he didn't look very excited.
"Plain body."
The empress spoke.
Facing her teacher, the empress did not appear too deep and spoke directly.
"Teacher, Xu Qingxiao said that conflicts in the court can be resolved in one day. What do you think?"
The empress expressed her doubts.
In the court hall the day before yesterday, he had become angry, but Gu Yan did not give in at all. Although civil servants and Confucian officials did not speak on the surface, not speaking was a tacit attitude, let alone a military attaché.
Once the waterwheel project spreads, the national treasury will be empty, and there is still talk of the Northern Expedition. If there is no Northern Expedition, these military attachés will not agree.
Furthermore, there were many people who spread rumors and caused trouble. She knew who the people who spread rumors were, but she just had no intention of taking charge of them.
She thought about this problem. It would take at least three months to really promote the waterwheel project, and it would definitely not be possible in fifty counties.
In fact, promoting the waterwheel project and directly setting the fifty counties were just her first words. As an emperor, she understood people's hearts and the interests of the court better.
But to open this mouth is to take an amount that is mutually satisfactory. Fifty counties is a bit exaggerated, but it is naturally impossible for one county.
When the waterwheel is taken out, it will be imitated by several other dynasties, but she is not stupid. She did some tricks on the blueprints created by the Ministry of Industry.
This also led to the fact that when the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty saw the samples, they did not feel astonished.
But no matter what, if foreign countries take it and secretly produce and imitate it, as long as it is effective, it will be detrimental to the Wei Dynasty.
So she also had a headache. She couldn't delay it for too long, but she also had to get a satisfactory answer. She didn't even eat for the past two days and kept thinking about this matter.
But what he didn't expect was that his teacher sent a decree from heaven and told him that Xu Qingxiao said he could complete it in one day?
Regardless of whether it was true or not, she issued the order immediately, because for some reason, she felt that if Xu Qingxiao dared to say such a thing, there must be a way. As for whether it could be completed within one day, that was another matter.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Xu Qingxiao is indeed suitable to be a middleman."
"He has a pretty good relationship with the six departments. Except for the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel, the other four departments are pretty good."
"Furthermore, he is also the Minister of Hubu. The old minister knows that the Minister of Hubu thinks highly of Xu Qingxiao and is even willing to support Xu Qingxiao to become the next Minister of Hubu."
"As for the military attachés, they also have a good impression of Xu Qingxiao. At least their children and grandchildren are also enrolled in Xu Qingxiao Academy."
"Old minister, think about it carefully, Xu Qingxiao really adjusts it."
Li Guangxiao made a brief analysis and believed that Xu Qingxiao could indeed adjust.
"Then, can he solve the matter within one day?"
The empress continued to ask.
"It may be a bit boastful in one day, but within ten days, I believe it shouldn't be difficult."
This is Li Guangxiao’s evaluation.
To be honest one day, he didn't believe it. It was normal to brag a little. After all, you were talking to your own people, and everyone would brag a little.
"Well, I think so too. If he can solve the matter within ten days, I will naturally reward him extra. I even say that if the matter is solved within one month, I will also give him a heavy reward."
The empress did not say these words casually, because according to her budget, it would take three months to solve the problem, and the waterwheel could only be implemented in about twenty-five counties.
If Xu Qingxiao can complete it within another half month and still complete the promotion in fifty counties, it will be a great achievement.
"Yes, but Your Majesty must be prepared. After all, it is not difficult to complete it within ten days. But Xu Qingxiao also knows how to make choices. He cannot convince the Minister of Revenue, Gu Yan, and others to pilot fifty counties first, and it is estimated that there will be about twenty counties."
Li Guangxiao added another sentence.
It's impossible to promote fifty counties. You should be mentally prepared. The empress nodded. She understood, so she didn't have high hopes.
Not to mention anything else, if you want to persuade Gu Yan, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, to persuade him? It will probably be difficult even if you don't take ten days.
It was at this time.
Among the households.
Gu Yan is writing the memorial. Although His Majesty has not gone to court, he must write the memorial. He must let the empress understand that this matter must not be promoted.
And no matter who tries to persuade me, I will never agree, because this involves the foundation of the country.
No room for jokes.
He glanced at the waterwheel picture on the side again.
Gu Yan was even more disgusted.
This Li Yanlong is really a bastard. How could he invent a water wheel or a crappy thing?
The person who invented this thing has something wrong with his brain. Yes, he just scolded Li Yanlong.
Bang bang!
There was a knock on the door, it was the guard outside the door.
"Gu Shangshu, Master Xu is here and wants to see you!"
The voice sounded, and Gu Yan frowned.
What is Xu Qingxiao doing at this critical moment? Is he working as a lobbyist for His Majesty?
"not see."
Gu Yan directly refused to see him. He guessed the purpose of Xu Qingxiao's visit.
Working as a lobbyist for His Majesty? Don't even think about it. Although I think highly of Xu Qingxiao, there are some things that can be discussed and some things that cannot be discussed.
Regarding the waterwheel, he would never compromise, so Xu Qingxiao naturally disappeared.
Not even dead.
No matter what Xu Qingxiao says, I won’t see you!
Bang bang!
There was a knock on the door and the guard's voice came.
"Master Gu, Master Xu said that he is here to deliver money to the Ministry of Revenue."
As the guard's voice sounded, Gu Yan was stunned.
Send money?
There is also such a good thing.
"Invite him in quickly."
Gu Yan folded the memorial, stood up, and instantly changed his appearance. He had a gentle face and a smile. Although it was a bit forced, he still had to smile.
If others said this, he would not believe it, but since Xu Qingxiao helped the national treasury earn hundreds of millions of taels of silver, he has extremely high regard for Xu Qingxiao.
I completely believe in Xu Qingxiao’s talent in the household department. As long as Xu Qingxiao is not here to be a lobbyist today, he will entertain me with good food and drinks.
Thinking of this, Gu Yan stood up and went to get some fine tea to entertain Xu Qingxiao. He could not neglect the God of Wealth.
It was at this time.
The door opened.
"Xu Qingxiao, the lower official, has met Gu Shangshu."
Seeing Gu Yan, Xu Qingxiao was smiling, holding some account books in her hands, and said with a smile.
"Shouren, what kind of wind brings you here?"
"Come, come, someone just happened to bring me some high-quality tea, let's have some tea."
Gu Yan's face was full of smiles, without the slightest hint of anger just now.
"Master Gu, Qingxiao came here this time to tell you two things."
Xu Qingxiao was not polite and sat down directly, seeming to get straight to the point.
"You say, you say."
Gu Yan said with a smile while playing with the tea leaves.
"The first thing is quite simple. I heard about what happened in the court. Your Majesty plans to allocate 50,000 taels to the Ministry of Industry to produce a large number of waterwheels. However, your lord does not agree. This time Qingxiao
I came here just hoping that Master Shangshu would agree to it."
Xu Qingxiao was very direct, without any detours.
As soon as he said this, Gu Yan's expression changed instantly and he poured back all the tea leaves he had taken out.
"see a visitor out!"
Gu Yan spoke coldly, and he guessed that Xu Qingxiao was here to be a lobbyist.
It's a pity that I still have a trace of greed, otherwise, Xu Qingxiao wouldn't be able to get in at all.
"Gu Shangshu, please listen to what I have to say first."
Xu Qingxiao was not angry, she just smiled and spoke.
Gu Yan was a little angry.
"Shouren, I am not talking about you. After all, you are also from our household department, right? The household department finally has some money, and your majesty is about to spend it all. Everyone can say that I have become a miser after taking charge of the household department, but I am a bit different.
Don’t even care.”
"They're just stupid."
"Shouren, when you come to the Ministry of Revenue, you should know that the six ministries ask for money every year. How could the Wei Dynasty not have some natural and man-made disasters, disaster relief funds and allocations, all of which are just silver taels."
"If the treasury is rich, we don't need to be afraid of foreign enemies. Do you know how I lived before? I am in fear every day, just hoping that there will be no war. I am really afraid that one day I will wake up and some alien race will challenge Wei.
.”
"The military attachés are all very excited, but does Wei have money? There is no money. Domestic demand is not enough, and there is still silver for them to fight? What a bunch of fools."
"Shouren, listen to me, don't interfere in this matter, otherwise, I won't care about you."
Gu Yan talked a lot, and he had his own difficulties.
Everyone in the world thinks that the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance is a miser, but is this true?
The fact is that the six ministries need to allocate funds every year, and officials all over the world have reached an extremely harsh level. All places need to allocate funds, whether it is natural disasters or man-made disasters, or developing the country, there is money everywhere.
In addition, the Wei Dynasty is currently facing internal and external troubles. What if a fight breaks out that day?
Having a silver tael at least gives you confidence.
If you run out of money again, those days of fear will probably come back.
So he has his reasons.
"Gu Shangshu, I understand everything you said, but you need to calm down first."
"Let me show you something."
Xu Qingxiao was not in a hurry, but took out a brochure and handed it to Gu Yan to read.
The latter frowned, but still took the booklet.
When he opened it and took a look, Gu Yan's sad face suddenly turned into a smile.
Even the closer you look to the back, the bigger your smile becomes.
"Okay, okay, okay."
Gu Yan was overjoyed and said three good words in a row.
The booklet is an account book, showing the income of more than 700 shops in Fanshang Street in the past ten days.
The total silver tael is more than 14 million taels, and the net profit is 3 million taels. The price is also reasonable, with a net profit of about 30%.
And if these three million taels are taxed according to Fanshang, this will be 1.2 million taels that have to be handed over to the national treasury.
It has only been ten days. If it were a month, it would be 3.6 million taels, and a year would be close to 40 million taels.
hiss!
Gu Yan felt that his scalp was going numb.
"Shouren, is this account book true or false?"
Thinking of this, Gu Yan couldn't help but ask Xu Qingxiao if this was true or not.
After all, this amount of silver was too much, he couldn't imagine it.
You must know that there are only 700 shops in the capital of the Great Wei Dynasty. There are at least 6,000 or 7,000 merchant houses in other countries. It is nothing more than the quality of the location. In addition, this is only the capital of the Great Wei Dynasty.
The places where Fanbang merchants appear are basically prosperous cities and poorer cities. They will not go there, unless it is some small business, but most of the business of Fanbang merchants is jade, silk, satin and other expensive items.
"Gu Shangshu, the account books are of course authentic, and the accounts were calculated personally by officials from the Ministry of Accounts. There may be some discrepancies, but it's not a big problem. If Gu Shangshu doesn't believe it, you can ask."
Xu Qingxiao said confidently.
"Don't ask, don't ask, I can't trust anyone, but I only trust you."
Gu Yan smiled, very brightly, and then took a few more spoons from the tea bag and prepared to make tea.
Seeing Gu Yan start to laugh, Xu Qingxiao continued to speak, but it was not about the waterwheel project.
"Master Gu, Qing Xiao has made careful calculations at home. There are a total of 7,456 shops in Fanshang in the Wei Dynasty. These 700 are the top ones. Business in Fanshang Street is naturally very good, so the amount in the ledger is
There are many."
"Although other merchants are not as good as these seven hundred, they are not bad. The total number of the remaining six thousand or so in my budget should be about seven times, and the fluctuation will not exceed double."
Xu Qingxiao said seriously that he was not in a hurry to dissuade Gu Yan and took his time. It was still early anyway and it only took one day.
"Seven times?"
Gu Yan swallowed.
The revenue in ten days is 14 million taels, the net profit is 3 million taels, which is 9 million taels in one month.
And seven times is 63 million taels of silver, and a 40% tax is 25.2 million taels.
How much is a year?
Thirty million taels of silver!
hiss!
Gu Yan swallowed, he was completely dumbfounded.
Seeing Gu Yan frozen on the spot, Xu Qingxiao chuckled and then said slowly.
"Master Gu, don't think too beautifully."
"According to this account book, the Wei Dynasty merchants in Kyoto alone can provide thirty million taels of silver a year, but this is just an ideal."
"It fluctuates by double the amount, but this has to be reduced, so let's treat it as six times."
"But Mr. Xu, do you know why these more than 700 merchants made so much silver in just ten days?"
Xu Qingxiao told the truth. In theory, he could completely follow Gu Yan's idea and draw the pie.
But this is not necessary. After all, Gu Yan is shocked when he sees the account book. When he goes back and does a careful calculation, many problems will arise.
Since I am here to be a lobbyist, I must tell the truth and then negotiate.
"Why?"
"I really don't understand this time. Logically speaking, after killing a group of merchants, the situation should be even more chaotic. How could it become like this?"
Gu Yan came back to his senses, his expression full of curiosity.
Yes, why did you suddenly earn so much money?
It stands to reason that after killing so many businessmen, these businessmen should be hiding at home and crying. Moreover, after such a big incident, it is impossible for everything to be fine so soon, right?
"Master Gu, you know the Ministry of Household Affairs very well, but you don't know much about businessmen."
"Businessmen pursue profit. Although Qingxiao killed a group of merchants a few days ago, they were indeed angry and scared, but merchants are merchants, and what they pursue is always profit."
"With this strike of my sword, I am eradicating illegal businessmen and preventing these gangs of businessmen from messing around. The common people can see this."
"Naturally, the common people believe that these dealers will not dare to mess around anymore. Plus, with the receipts as proof, the common people don't have to worry when they consume."
"Master Gu, I won't mention the character of these merchants for now, but their products are good, otherwise they won't be able to gain a foothold in the Wei Dynasty."
"It's just that the market is in chaos and no one is supervising it. Now the merchants are honest and have returned to normal, and the people dare to buy boldly. Furthermore, they previously raised the price of jade and silk, but now it has suddenly dropped to 20-30% of the previous price, which is very important to the people.
It’s simply a free thing.”
"So the market is booming during this period, but it will steadily decline and return to normal within about a month."
Xu Qingxiao spoke very clearly, and Gu Yan also listened carefully.
"So according to you, what percentage will it stabilize at in the end?"
The consultant asked.
"Twenty percent."
Xu Qingxiao gave an accurate number.
Why did it suddenly rise so much now? It's because the price of goods has dropped, and I'm worried about being cheated, so I buy it with confidence.
But the money in the hands of the people will always be that number. The purchasing power of the middle class will increase, but the purchasing power of the bottom class will soon return to normal. As for the rich, they will always be that group of people. No matter what the market is like, no one dares to offend them.
Therefore, the final situation will stabilize to about 20%.
"Twenty percent?"
Gu Yan calculated carefully, which means that from 30 million taels of silver a year, only 60 million taels would end up in the treasury.
Inexplicably, it feels a little lacking.
"What if we add the whole country?"
Gu Yan continued to ask.
Originally, I had prepared for 30 million taels, but in the end, I only had 60 million taels, and it was still unknown whether there would be any. How could Gu Yan not feel uncomfortable.
If he had said 60 million taels from the beginning, he would definitely be very happy.
But it was said that there were thirty million taels, and it turned into sixty million taels. Who would be comfortable?
This is like some folk writing manuscripts specifically for storytellers. They agreed to write ten chapters, but ended up with only two chapters. Who can bear it?
So Gu Yan couldn't help but ask, how about including the National Chamber of Commerce?
"It won't increase too much, maybe ten million taels at most, and that's the most."
Xu Qingxiao gave the answer.
As soon as he said this, Gu Yan frowned.
"One capital has 60 million taels, and the whole country of Wei Dynasty can only add 40 million taels at most? Is this impossible?"
Gu Yan had no way around it. Although this was the capital of the Wei Dynasty, the most prosperous place in the Wei Dynasty, other cities also had prosperous places.
Why did we only add 40 million taels? And from what Xu Qingxiao said, it seemed like 40 million taels was far-fetched.
"grown ups."
"What kind of goods are sold by foreign merchants? They are usually jewelry, jade, silk, satin, and paper. They are all high-end goods. Who are the people gathering in Kyoto in the Wei Dynasty? They are all the richest people in the Wei Dynasty. How much money do they have to spend?
They are willing to buy jade for ten taels or several hundred taels."
"You let other people buy it? Sir, are you kidding me?"
Xu Qingxiao said seriously.
As soon as he said this, Gu Yan finally understood.
indeed.
Although not all of the people in the Wei Dynasty are wealthy, their spending power and economic ability are at least much better than those in other places.
"Ten million taels is okay."
If Gu Yan opens his mouth, it is equivalent to doubling his income, so that's fine too.
Perhaps the voice of Qingxiao sounded again.
"Master Gu, I still have to remind you that this situation can only last for about a year, and it is estimated that it will become less and less every year in the future."
Xu Qingxiao picked up the teapot and poured herself a cup of tea.
"Will it decrease? Why? Is it those merchants?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yan suddenly became angry.
"no."
"As I said before, people have no money and this kind of thing won't last long."
"Let me tell you, sir, people's income is not high, so naturally they won't buy expensive things."
"So, according to Xianguan's budget, we may be able to increase revenue by 10 million taels in the first year, 70 million taels in the second year, 50 million taels in the third year, 30 million taels in the fourth year, and in the fifth year it is estimated that only
Fifteen million taels, maybe."
"Of course the good news is that these fifteen million taels can last for a long time."
Xu Qingxiao smiled.
But he smiled and said, Gu Yan couldn't laugh.
Why are you losing less and less?
Fifteen million taels?
Where's the money?
It was thirty million taels before, then ten million taels, and now it’s fifteen million taels?
I didn’t take you to play like this.
"Shouren, did you come here specifically to disgust me today?"
Gu Yan felt a little uncomfortable. Seeing the amount of money decreasing little by little, why didn't he feel uncomfortable?
"Master Gu, that's what you said."
"However, Mr. Gu, let me ask you something. Do you hope that Wei's tax revenue will increase to 30,000 taels per year? Or even 50,000 taels? One hundred thousand taels?"
When he said this, Xu Qingxiao became extremely serious.
Seeing Xu Qingxiao's seriousness, Gu Yan immediately cheered up, stood up and said excitedly!
"One hundred thousand taels?"
"Shouren, are you serious?"
"I'm not greedy. I'll be happy if I have fifty million every year."
"Shouren, if you can make fifty million taels, you can take this position."
Gu Yan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, was completely shocked. He stood up, his fingers trembling slightly with excitement.
If someone said something like fifty thousand taels or one hundred thousand taels in front of him, he would definitely slap them in the face.
Maybe Qingxiao is different.
This guy is no ordinary human being.
"good!"
"Master Gu, Qingxiao can assure you that as long as Master Gu listens to your words, in just one year, the Wei treasury will increase to 20,000,000 taels. Within two years, it will break through 30,000,000 taels. Within three years,
If it breaks through 50,000 taels, there is at least a 70% certainty that it will increase to 100,000 taels within five years."
Xu Qingxiao said extremely seriously.
He wasn't joking, he was serious.
Because he still has a few big killing moves that are useless.
"Within five years! 70% sure! One hundred thousand taels?"
Gu Yan swallowed and looked at Xu Qingxiao, his eyes were extremely excited, but he was still a little suspicious.
One hundred thousand taels.
What is this concept? During the heyday of the Wei Dynasty, the most prosperous year, there were 200,000 taels of silver. At that time, we were winning battles and all countries paid taxes. Later, in the heyday, it was 120,000 to 30,000 taels.
Xu Qingxiao now dares to say that he can earn 120,000 taels? Who dares to believe this?
He takes it seriously, but this is outrageous.
"Shouren, your words are unfounded. You must at least provide evidence that can convince me, right?"
Gu Yan said this.
He saw that Xu Qingxiao was too serious and serious. He didn't dare not believe it, but he really couldn't believe it.
"Two o'clock."
Xu Qingxiao stretched out her finger and then said firmly.
"First! Your Majesty promotes the waterwheel project. This thing was built by me. It can double the grain output of the Wei Dynasty or even more. This is a tax of 10 million taels of silver. Furthermore, if you really promote the waterwheel project, you can also
By suppressing the Northern Expedition, Master Gu achieved double success with one stone."
"Second! Mr. Gu, I prepared four swords. The first one fell on Fan Shang. The second sword, I can tell you bluntly, fell on an ordinary businessman in Wei Dynasty. But this one fell on him.
If it falls, it will definitely arouse people’s anger, and the people will also be deceived.”
"But if the waterwheel project is successful, the grain output of the Wei Dynasty will double, and the people at the bottom will have a bumper harvest. Will we still worry about public resentment and civil unrest?"
"If we can really stabilize the situation, then I think Mr. Gu can guess at least one of the third and fourth swords, right?"
When Xu Qingxiao said this, she stopped talking.
After Gu Yan heard this, he froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.
He knew that Xu Qingxiao's attack on Fan Shang was just the beginning, but he also knew that Xu Qingxiao would still have a knife left, but the time was not right now.
What I didn't expect was that Xu Qingxiao actually prepared four knives.
And each one is more ruthless than the other.
However, what shocked him the most was that the waterwheel project was actually built by Xu Qingxiao, and Xu Qingxiao also dared to guarantee that the grain output of the Wei Dynasty would be doubled. This tax was an important part, but the people's support was even more important.
If the people of the world are happy with the harvest, then the second sword, the third sword, or even the fourth sword will fall.
This group of people will definitely not dare to rebel, because the people's moral support is stable and the people have enough to eat and drink. Who will rebel with you?
hiss!
high!
high!
high!
Xu Qingxiao is really as resourceful as a demon. He has prepared these four knives since he entered the capital, and also thought of an escape route. This kid is truly a demon.
But just when Gu Yan was still a little unsteady.
Xu Qingxiao's voice sounded again.
"Lord Gu! If the people of the world can eat and drink enough, the grain production of the Wei Dynasty will be doubled, and the population will also increase. Twenty years later, the Wei Dynasty will once again usher in a truly prosperous age. As long as it starts from doubling the grain production,
A lot of things will be affected by it."
"When people have money, they will spend it, and the Ministry of Household Affairs will be able to collect the money. As one goes and the other goes up, the treasury will only have more and more money."
"Fanshang's tax revenue will also increase."
"Not to mention, if the next three knives fall, we can make more money."
When Xu Qingxiao said this, he stopped talking, because he had said everything that needed to be said. If the Minister of Household Affairs still did not agree, he turned around and left, went to the emperor, asked the emperor to curse a few words, and went home to sleep.
Facts prove.
Gu Yan was moved.
Completely moved.
The impact of the waterwheel project and the doubling of grain production is indeed not just as simple as taxation, but also has various benefits.
When the people have money, merchants can also make money, and the revenue of the treasury can also increase, and everyone wins.
In addition, Fan Shang was just Xu Qingxiao's first sword, and he could continue to use swords after this.
If the treasury really runs out of money, if something goes wrong, the worst case scenario is that the second knife will be used in advance.
If everything goes according to plan.
Within one year, the national treasury will receive 20,000,000 taels of tax revenue.
Within two years, the national treasury will receive 30,000,000 taels of tax revenue.
Within three years, the national treasury will receive tax revenue of fifty million taels.
Within five years, the state treasury will receive one hundred thousand taels of tax revenue.
hiss!
If that's the case, wouldn't I be able to use my nostrils to see people in the future?
What bullshit is the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Punishments, and the Ministry of War.
The Ministry of Industry dares to say something harsh to me? I will give ten million taels to the Ministry of Rites, but I will not give it to you.
Your punishment department dares to say something harsh to me? I'll snap and give ten million taels to the official department. You will be disgusted to death.
When the time comes, officials from the five ministries will not be able to curry favor with themselves. Will they cry and ask themselves to give them money?
After a lifetime of suffering, you have to be happy, right?
"Shouren!"
"I believe you!"
"If you don't care about money, I think you are reliable."
"The waterwheel project, I agree."
At this point, Gu Yan stopped being pretentious and agreed directly.
It can increase grain production, increase national taxes, and promote economic development. This waterwheel is really a good thing.
"Master Gu is wise."
"Then I will resign first."
Xu Qingxiao said nothing more. The task was completed and she went to the next house.
"Okay, Shouren, be careful on the road. You can take this bag of tea and drink it when you go home."
"I'll see you off."
"Shouren, walk slowly."
"Be careful."
Gu Yan enthusiastically walked Xu Qingxiao to the door of the household department, then came back and sat in the room.
I don't know why he was in an especially good mood.
I glanced at the memorial on the table and threw it away.
I took another look at the waterwheel picture.
Oh, this is really a treasure.
"I'm just saying, this thing must be a good thing."
"The person who invented this thing is really extremely smart. Shouren, Shouren, you are so smart."
"This Li Yanlong is really not a thing. You didn't make it and you have to show it off."
"This thing that almost caused harm will never be seen in the world."
"Li Yanlong, trash!"
In the room, Gu Yan looked at the waterwheel picture and laughed out loud from time to time. Occasionally, he also scolded Li Yanlong, Lao Bangzi, the minister of the Ministry of Industry.
The household affairs have been settled.
Xu Qingxiao went straight to the Criminal Department.
It's much more straightforward to come to the Ministry of Punishment. After all, isn't the most troublesome source of the waterwheel project the Minister of Household Affairs and the Military Attache Group?
When Xu Qingxiao came to the Punishment Department, everyone in the Punishment Department greeted him warmly without announcing anything. Xu Qingxiao directly opened the door of Zhang Jing's room.
"Old Zhang, I have something to ask you."
Xu Qingxiao spoke very casually.
In the room, Zhang Jing looked at Xu Qingxiao angrily, but didn't say anything.
"What's wrong?"
"Old Zhang, this time the Ministry of Punishment asked for travel expenses, how much did the Ministry of Revenue give?"
Xu Qingxiao asked.
"A few million taels, how much do you think Gu Yan, the miser, will give?"
When this was mentioned, Zhang Jing became a little angry.
"Want more?"
Xu Qingxiao picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then asked seriously.
"Uh? Any ideas?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jing perked up.
"Tell me the number first."
Xu Qingxiao did not answer, but asked Zhang Jing to tell the number.
"Ten million taels!"
Zhang Jing mustered up the courage to tell a bold number.
"Alas." Xu Qingxiao sighed, then looked at Zhang Jing and said.
"I finally understand why the Criminal Department is failing. Lao Zhang, you are so cautious even in your dreams. You are simply hopeless."
Xu Qingxiao said with emotion.
However, Zhang Jing snorted coldly and said, "Stop showing off here and just say what you have to say."
"Okay, let me tell you the truth. The waterwheel was built by me. If you agree to His Majesty's construction of the waterwheel, I will allocate an additional fifteen million taels of silver from the Ministry of Household Affairs to the Ministry of Punishment at this time next year, okay?"
Xu Qingxiao got straight to the point.
"Fifteen million taels?"
"You didn't bluff me?"
Zhang Jing swallowed, as if he had never seen silver before.
"It's just more, but less, don't you believe me?"
Xu Qingxiao asked rhetorically.
"Okay! If you can't do it anyway, then you can go back to the Criminal Department."
Zhang Jing agreed immediately.
Allocate an additional fifteen million taels? Who wouldn’t agree to this? With this money, officials from the Ministry of Justice can at least stay in better restaurants when they go on business trips. They won’t have to stay in some poor places every time, right?
"gone."
Xu Qingxiao left just as quickly as she came.
Dealing with Zhang Shangshu was very simple, just throw away fifteen million taels.
This kind of person has no future.
"Just leaving? Don't you want some tea?"
"Shouren, please pay attention to safety on the road."
"Be careful."
Zhang Jing shouted, but his reaction came back quickly.
"The waterwheel was made by Shouren?"
"Good guy, no wonder it's so exquisite. Tsk, Tsk, Shouren, Shouren, you are truly a blessing to the Wei Dynasty."
Zhang Jing murmured to himself.
Then he muttered again.
"This Li Yanlong, don't be arrogant. It was clearly done by Shouren, but you have to say that he did it? I'm ashamed to be the son of a man."
He muttered and cursed.
Two quarters of an hour later.
Xu Qingxiao came to the staff department.
It's quite a rule, but the method is also very straightforward.
Just give money.
Chen Zhengru was not moved, but after hearing Xu Qingxiao admit that he was responsible for the waterwheel, he started to negotiate the price.
It has to be said that Chen Zhengru is worthy of being the prime minister. He asked for fifty million taels, but Xu Qingxiao pressed for thirty million taels. It would not be good if it was more.
Chen Zhengru agreed, so Xu Qingxiao left again, rushing to Anguo Gong's Mansion.
On the way, Xu Qingxiao compared Chen Zhengru and Zhang Jing.
Well, Zhang Shangshu is really hopeless.
After Xu Qingxiao left, Chen Zhengru couldn't help but smile softly.
"This waterwheel was indeed made by Xu Qingxiao."
"Li Yanlong doesn't have this ability."
He muttered to himself, his words sounding unpleasant, but the implication was that Li Yanlong didn't have the brains.
Just like that, another two-quarters of an hour later.