Chapter six hundred and sixty-ninth open struggle (below)
After Wang Fu said these words, the other ministers looked at each other with confusion in each other's eyes. It wasn't that Wang Fu was wrong, and what Wang Fu said was so right. Land is the foundation of the country, but for princes like them,
For ministers, why not? This is their fate, so all reforms related to land are very sensitive topics.
It is precisely because of this that Li Qi, in order to avoid becoming the target of public criticism, did not dare to involve too much in land reform at this initial stage. If this were the case, he would probably follow in the footsteps of Wang Anshi.
However, he never expected that these words would come out of Wang Fu's mouth, which was really puzzling.
Song Huizong snorted and said, "Is there such a thing?"
Wang Fu nodded and said: "Reporting to your Majesty, this matter is absolutely true, and there is absolutely no lie in this matter. If this stubborn problem is not solved, it will be very detrimental to the country and the people."
Song Huizong asked: "Is there any solution for Ai Qing?"
Wang Fu suddenly glanced at Li Qi and said: "This matter involves economic construction. I would like to hear the economic envoy's opinion first."
Song Huizong looked at Li Qi and said: "Li Qi."
"Wei Chen is here."
"What do you think about this?"
All eyes were focused on Li Qi.
ri. What do you want me to say about such an offending thing? Li Qi was slightly startled, nodded and said: "Reporting to the emperor, I haven't figured out a solution yet."
Song Huizong glanced at him slightly dissatisfied and said: "As an economic envoy, you should solve such stubborn problems as soon as possible."
"This humble minister has neglected his duty, and please forgive me, Your Majesty." Li Qi said, cupping his fists.
Song Huizong hummed and said to Wang Fu: "Do you have a solution?"
Wang Fu smiled slightly and said: "Wei Chen has a way, but I don't know if it is feasible."
"Oh, tell me quickly."
Wang Fu said: "This disease needs to be cured, and the symptom of this stubborn disease lies in agricultural taxes. Therefore, I think that in order to solve this stubborn disease, agricultural taxes should be reformed."
Everyone's faces tightened when they heard this. If these words had come from other people's mouths, they would have come out to oppose it. But knowing that the person standing in front of them was the number one person in the court, they dared to be angry but dare not speak out!
Li Qi felt vaguely that something was not good, but he could not tell what the specific problem was. He raised his head and looked at Qin Hui, who also happened to look over. The two made eye contact and both felt that something was not good.
“Reform agricultural taxes?”
Song Huizong frowned slightly. As an emperor, he naturally knew that agricultural tax had always been a very sensitive topic, and it was already high enough. If it were increased, the farmers might not be able to bear it. But if it was reduced, he didn't want to, so he asked
: "How to reform?"
Wang Fu said sternly: "Implement land increase tax."
Is that so? Li Qi opened his eyes and understood the tax name as soon as he heard it. He thought to himself, if this happens, those big landowners will suffer, and it will also be very detrimental to him, Wang Fu. What is his purpose for doing this?
But except for Li Qi, everyone else didn't understand and could only continue to watch Wang Fu's performance.
"An increase in land tax?" Song Huizong asked: "What is an increase in land tax?"
Wang Fu curled his lips and said with a smile: "Reporting to the emperor, this land tax is very simple. Simply put, the tax paid is determined based on the amount of land occupied."
Li Bangyan suddenly said: "Xiang Wang, isn't it like this now? It's impossible to pay the same tax on one acre of land as on one hundred acres of land."
Please, it can't be that simple. His move is obviously aimed at you big landowners. You will be screwed by him this time. Li Qi's face became more and more solemn.
Wang Fu shook his head and said: "The Prime Minister Zuo's words are wrong. Nowadays, taxation is based on acres. If one acre of land requires a tax of ten cents, then ten acres of land will have to pay a tax of one hundred cents. But if we increase the land tax according to this
If you do the math, you may only need to pay five cents for one acre of land, but if it is ten acres of land, you will have to pay the same amount, or even more. In other words, those who own more land will pay per acre of land.
The tax will be doubled, and vice versa, it will be reduced accordingly, and the farmer's capitation tax can also be increased or decreased according to the amount of land you own."
When everyone heard this, it was okay. Don't you know that you want to punish us? Now, which family in the palace does not have hundreds of acres of land? If this kind of addition is added, then who can bear it?
Li Bangyan chuckled and said sarcastically: "If that's the case, then the king probably pays the most taxes."
Wang Fu shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Since I proposed this method, I am naturally willing to set an example. Why don't you look at the long term? The more land you own, the more you will earn, and accordingly
Taxes are nothing to you."
Li Bangyan hummed: "Of course, this amount of money is nothing to Wang Xiang, but to other people, it is very unfair. Why do you only pay five cents for one acre of land, while I have one acre?"
If you want to buy the land, you have to pay a hundred cents or more." After that, he cupped his hands towards Song Huizong and said: "Your Majesty, I think this move is absolutely inappropriate."
Wang Fu also cupped his fists towards Song Huizong and said: "Your Majesty, if this method is implemented, it will have four major benefits. First, it can effectively prevent land annexation, because many big landowners have hundreds of acres of land at home, but many
They are all abandoned, which is tantamount to waste. If a land tax is implemented, it will undoubtedly force them to reclaim wasteland or give it to others. Secondly, this will also reduce the burden of the poor people and share part of their burden.
Giving it to the rich who can afford it, narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, and solving the current situation of poverty and weakness, coincides with the economic construction of the economic envoy; thirdly, for the court, this will undoubtedly increase tax revenue. Now
The treasury is empty, and this move can just relieve the pressure on the treasury; finally, it can also cooperate with the economic reform, balance agriculture and business, and prevent farmers from transferring to businessmen, which will benefit the country and the people without any harm."
Song Moquan suddenly stood up and said: "Although Prime Minister Wang's words are good, those rich people and landlords will definitely not accept them."
With Li Bangyan and Song Moquan taking the lead, some people began to come forward one after another to oppose. They were all big landowners, and Wang Fu's move was really harmful to them but no good.
Wang Fu snorted coldly and said: "That's not up to them. All this is caused by their greed and selfishness, wanton annexation of land, speculation of land, and concealment of land. If this continues, the Song Dynasty will be ruined.
In fact, they own more land than Bill and others, and it stands to reason that they pay much more taxes than you. In fact, I do this not for myself, but for our Song Dynasty and for the people of the world. You guys
If you say so, it’s possible that you are a thief with a guilty conscience.”
These words were so impassioned and righteous that those ministers dared not speak out, as if they were openly rebelling if they objected. Because the incident happened suddenly without any warning, and it was brought up by Wang Fu, everyone was dissatisfied.
I wish, but I can't think of a solution for a while.
Song Huizong glanced at the ministers with dissatisfaction, then smiled at Wang Fu and said: "I am very moved by your concern for the country and the people."
Wang Fu bowed and said: "Your Majesty, you have given me the reward. This is the duty of a minister."
"well."
Song Huizong smiled and nodded, and then said to Li Qi: "Li Qi, as an economic envoy, what do you think of this law?"
As soon as he said these words, a cold look was directed at Li Qi.
cao! The key to this matter is not what I think, but what you think. His increase in land tax is much more severe than Wang Anshi’s square field tax. Emperor Shenzong cannot withstand it. Can you withstand it?
Li Qi Rumang was holding his back and said cautiously: "I also think that Wang Xiang's method is very feasible, but this matter is of great importance and must be considered in the long term."
Wang Fu raised his hand and said: "Hey, Economic Envoy, as the initiator of the reform, you are timid and timid, how can you achieve great things? Nowadays, farmers are already complaining. If you don't change, it will be very detrimental to your reform. I
I thought it should be implemented immediately.”
You have already made up your mind and why are you asking me? Anyway, this is a good thing. Even if those rich people want to object, they are against you. I can just stand aside and reap the benefits. Li Qi smiled and said: "That's what Wang Xiang said."
Song Huizong also felt that this method was good. On the one hand, it could gain support from the common people, and on the other hand, it could increase the income of the court. He nodded and said: "I also think this method is very feasible. Okay, I will report this matter." Wang Aiqing
, I’ll leave this matter to you.”
Wang Fu saluted and said: "Your Majesty, it would be inappropriate to leave this matter to a minor official."
Song Huizong said: "How do you say this?"
Wang Fu said: "If it is just about the agricultural tax reform, then Wei Chen is naturally willing to share the emperor's worries and dare not say anything. However, it also involves the economic construction of the economic envoy, so Wei Chen suggests that this matter be handed over to the economic envoy.
In this way, he can control the overall situation and make sure nothing goes wrong."
Damn it! You are hurting people with your own abilities. Li Qi now understands that Wang Fu’s move is to sabotage his reform and give more people a strong reason to stop the new law. It is foreseeable that this law
Once it is implemented, the number of people who oppose it will definitely increase exponentially, and Li Qi will be unable to move forward. Li Qi has finally seen how powerful Wang Fu is, and understands why Cai Jing was defeated by him in the first place.
Suddenly a person stood up and said: "Wei Chen also thinks that this should be the case. If the economic envoy does not dare to take on this important task, then why not simply hand over the Commerce Bureau to the Prime Minister Wang."
This person is none other than Cai You.
Tsai and Wang's political parties also came forward to support the two men.
Finally, this guy stopped holding me back. Wang Fu was very pleased with himself, but he said, "Hey, the British public is so proud of me. When it comes to economics, I'm not as good as an economic officer."
Song Huizong smiled and said: "I have absolute confidence in Li Qi's ability. Li Qi, please leave this matter to your Bureau of Commerce. Don't let me down."
md. I was tricked to death this time. Li Qi squeezed out a smile and said: "Wei Chen takes orders."
Qin Hui turned to look at Li Qi, his eyes full of horror. It had to be said that Wang Fu's move of borrowing a knife to kill someone was really cruel. This undoubtedly forced Li Qi to a desperate situation and was in a dilemma.
As soon as Song Huizong opened his mouth, the matter fell to the ground.
Gao Qiu and Bai Shizhong looked at each other and couldn't help but shake their heads. They both said they were not optimistic about this because Li Qi would face unprecedented pressure. (To be continued. Baidu search: "" or visit ".", update soon,,