I know that behind all the wealthy merchants in the world are members of your aristocratic family. Imposing business taxes is equivalent to carving out your flesh. You will definitely refuse to comply to the death.
But so what?
Now let me tell you clearly that if you agree to levy commercial taxes, everyone will have a share in Japan's huge market, everyone will get rich, and the new shipping company in Fujian and Yue will be tilted towards you, and even the person in charge can be discussed. If you don't agree,
, not only does Japan have no share of you, but Nanyang doesn’t even think about it!
Moreover, as an emperor, he used internal funds to build schools and subsidize students. How many schools were there at the county level? There were 1,551 counties in the Tang Dynasty. Excluding some remote mountainous areas and border areas, most of them
There are societies all over the county, and the amount of money is simply an astronomical figure!
However, the emperor took out the money without even frowning.
How generous is it to use the royal family to support students all over the world?
How do you feel about asking you to pay business tax and complaining?
This is moral coercion.
In terms of power coercion, it was even easier. Once the emperor made up his mind and ordered the Shipping Department of Huating Town to re-determine commercial taxes, screen merchants, and issue licenses to those who are qualified to go to sea for business, it would be equivalent to strangulating the family.
The neck of the valve.
At that time, there were only two options left for the noble families, either to shrink back and become a turtle and watch the wealth like sea water flow into other people's homes, or to grit their teeth and rebel...
Who dares to rebel?
If it had been the time when the Tang Dynasty was first established, someone might have really taken the risk. However, now that the Tang Dynasty is strong and powerful, officials are governing the Qingming Dynasty. After experiencing the chaos of the late Sui Dynasty and the early Tang Dynasty, the people are determined. If anyone raises the banner of rebellion at this time, I am afraid there will be no need for sixteen
When Wei's army went to suppress the rebellion, the local people chopped you into pieces and fed them to their dogs...
It’s not impossible to be a tortoise. The best thing for a family member is to be a grandson when the wind is against you, and an ancestor when the wind is favorable. I don’t know how many emperors have to call the family member daddy. The tide rises and falls. The family member has never been placed in the spotlight.
In eyes.
But watching the money go into other people's pockets is something that aristocratic families will never tolerate...
So, after all is said and done, there is actually only one way.
Zhang Xingcheng sat upright and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful. He is a holy king and wise master who is hard to find throughout the ages. He has a broad mind and unparalleled courage. It is truly a great honor for me to follow him! Weichen was born in a small clan in Shandong.
, but he also read classics and listened to the teachings of saints at a young age. He dare not say that he understands the righteousness, but he also understands the principles. Your Majesty used his own money to start a school, and after all, he will spread the praises of all people. The merchants all over the world are also the people of the Tang Dynasty. How can they not be deeply inspired? I dare to speak out.
, If His Majesty issues an edict to levy commercial taxes, and the tax revenue is used to build roads, water conservancy, medical centers, etc. to build national economy and people's livelihood, merchants all over the world will definitely follow suit!"
It was not stated clearly, but these words already showed the attitude of the Shandong family.
It's just that the flattery was a bit too much. Even His Majesty Li Er got goosebumps after hearing it. He didn't realize that this Zhang Xingcheng, who was usually honest and boring, had the potential to be a sycophant like Fang Jun... But since his attitude is very good,
Then His Majesty Li Er will not pursue the case.
Well, if you listen to these words when you are free, you will still feel extremely happy. Fortunately, that old guy Wei Zheng is dead, otherwise not only Zhang Xingcheng would not be able to survive, but the emperor would also be scolded...
His Majesty Li Er looked at Changsun Wuji and Xiao Yu again, waiting for their replies.
Changsun Wuji lamented in his heart. After seeing the emperor's determination to collect commercial taxes, the most powerful method was the knife in one hand and the sweet dates in the other. He ate dates according to the emperor's will. If he didn't follow, he would be knifed. How could he have any choice?
Gone are the days of merchants and merchants grabbing huge profits...
Besides, Zhang Xingcheng is too shameless. Aren’t your Shandong aristocratic families always living alone in the world and claiming to be noble?
Where is the face?
Taking a deep breath, Changsun Wuji said helplessly: "Your Majesty is wise, and I have no objections to this."
His Majesty Li Er suddenly felt relieved. His throne came from the support of the Guanlong nobles, so among the noble families in the world, he was the only one who could not go too far, otherwise he would inevitably be suspected of "killing the donkey". Moreover, after all, Guanlong is now
The power of the nobles in the court is still huge, far beyond the Jiangnan gentry and the Shandong aristocratic families. If they are treated too harshly, it is difficult to guarantee that they will not create waves and shake the foundation of the empire.
As long as Changsun Wuji nods, the biggest obstacle to the collection of commercial taxes will be eliminated...
He looked at Xiao Yu. He was a smart man and didn't have much ambition. The people who were most restricted by the Shipping Department were the Jiangnan nobles who were proficient in cargo farming.
Sure enough, Xiao Yu had no expression on his face and said calmly: "Your Majesty's Holy Judgment, I will give you my full support."
What he saw was not only the unstoppable imposition of commercial taxes, but also the deep shadow of Fang Jun behind every word and deed of the emperor.
Being able to influence the emperor and prince to such an extent that they can even be said to "obey their words", what kind of influence does this have?
Even though His Majesty Li Er has such a tough character, when he becomes the future crown prince, with his gentle and gentle temperament, it is almost certain that Fang Jun will be able to control the wind and rain...
His face was calm and calm, but in his heart, Xiao Yu was wondering whether he should not wait for Fang Jun to come back from Japan, and simply send Shu'er to Fang's house tonight, thus creating a fait accompli...
"Hahaha!"
His Majesty Li Er raised his head and burst into laughter, looking extremely happy.
He couldn't help but feel unhappy. Although commercial taxes have existed since ancient times, they have always been just a general concept, mostly referring to tariffs. However, there has never been a nationwide measure to determine taxes based on selling prices. It's not that the rulers didn't want to
There are really many obstacles, and I feel powerless.
The implementation of commercial tax not only means that the national treasury will become increasingly abundant, but more importantly, it also represents the court's control over the world.
Without a high degree of centralization, how can we collect commercial taxes?
When you are an emperor, who doesn’t want to stick to their word? No one in the world would dare to say it’s bad if they fart...
"Everything in the world is the land of the king, and the shores of the land are the ministers of the king." I don't know how many emperors there were in ancient times, but who can really do this?
Therefore, rather than saying that His Majesty Li Er's happiness comes from the sufficient treasury in the future, it is better to say that it comes from the affirmation brought by the four seas.
"My beloved ministers understand the great righteousness, and I am very relieved. In the near future, the central government will issue an imperial edict and issue it to the world. You still need to remind all the prefectures and counties to strictly guard against rumors and do your duty to explain and enlighten merchants so that they understand the business affairs.
It is the responsibility of every merchant to collect taxes from businesses and use them to the people. If any merchants cause trouble because they are dissatisfied with the collection of commercial taxes, they will be severely punished!"
The last four words were said with murderous intent, and everyone's hearts suddenly froze.
The emperor is warning a few people, don't go against the rules, say it well in front of me, and then try to instigate your own merchants to cause trouble...
"I obey the order!"
Several people stood up quickly and bowed to receive the order.
But he was secretly complaining in his heart, thinking about how to explain and persuade the family elders after returning, so that they could see the current situation clearly, instead of clinging to the old obsession, taking out a copper plate would be like cutting off the flesh to death.
live……
But what is certain is that once the commercial tax is implemented, such an unprecedented change will shake the world.
When they walked out of the Shenlong Hall, Changsun Wuji, Xiao Yu, and Zhang Xingcheng stopped at the foot of the steps with a tacit understanding, and turned to look at the majestic and majestic roof of the Tai Chi Hall in the distance.
The current situation is unpredictable.
In the past, even when the dynasty changed, after the emperor changed, all the ministers followed the rules and followed the rules. Everything remained the same for decades without any changes. Whenever the imperial court introduced a new policy, no matter whether it was good or bad, it would definitely make the world panic.
, everyone is looking forward to it.
However, in the Tang Dynasty now, the implementation of government decrees is almost routine, and everything changes too fast...
For example, in the way of cultivating goods, everyone used to do business. The bulk trade for hundreds of years was selling ceramics and silk. It was fine domestically, but if it was sold abroad, it would be a long voyage once a year, making money back and smiling, and then waiting to do it again next year.
Go to sea.
What now?
There are countless merchant ships parked on the seashore, and goods from all over the country are gathered by water and land, and they are loaded day and night. As soon as this ship is loaded and leaves the dock, another ship has already docked. In the past, due to monsoon restrictions, every year
Every time you go to sea, you take a huge risk. Two or three times out of ten, you will end up with both people and goods empty. Now as long as you have goods and a ship, you can go to sea every day. Moreover, the new sailboats are stable and fast, which has attracted merchants.
The perverted pirates have already been driven to the country of Zha Po...
The annual profit is dozens of times higher than before.