Chapter 479: The best time to gain popular support
On the contrary, Wei Chen feels that even if taxes are raised appropriately, the people will not feel too much pressure!"
"That's wrong!" the prime minister argued: "Liu Taiwei only saw one side, but not the other. It's true that the weather is going well and the people's harvest is very good, but you ask yourself, in recent years, in order to conquer the east and west, the imperial court has successively
How many times have you raised taxes on the people?”
Then he turned to Xuanyuan Yongling and said: "Your Majesty, the people have already complained about the imperial court for increasing taxes many times. The promulgation of new policies at this time is the best opportunity to gain the hearts and minds of the people!"
"The Prime Minister only cares about winning the hearts and minds of the people, so where does this money come from? Doesn't the Prime Minister know that the treasury is empty and there is no more money to spend? I really have to wonder whether the Prime Minister's move is to let the Emperor win the hearts and minds of the people, or is it because he wants to win the hearts of the people?
For yourself?"
Qin Li, the head of Hucao, was most afraid of moving money out of the country.
Although the money belongs to the country, he is just not willing to move it out.
Because the treasury is empty, it means that he has failed in his duties as an official.
At this time, relying on the support of the old Duke and Lan Taiwei, his tone became aggressive.
He even displayed his ability to despise and ridicule to the fullest.
Zhang Sumin turned pale with anger and retorted: "Master Qin, how could you say such a thing? The truth is, I only serve the country and have no selfish interests!"
After hearing this, Li Hongshan snorted coldly and said: "There is absolutely no selfishness? Who doesn't know that the Prime Minister wanted to get involved in the three armies before, but now he has turned to please the people. Prime Minister, let me tell you that only when the army and horses are strong, can the country be strong."
To achieve permanent prosperity, instead of investing money in the common people, it is better to spend it on military expenditures!”
Zhang Sumin: "I didn't expect that the old prince had such short-sightedness. He didn't know that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Throughout the dynasties, many unscrupulous monarchs have been overthrown by rebels..."
Li Hongshan: "Bold, you dare to curse the Holy One for his lack of virtue!"
"Old Duke, don't take it out of context!" Zhang Sumin said, one person against three people talking, and it was inevitable that he would be impatient at this time.