"Whether it is merchants from this dynasty or merchants from Daxing, if they want to sell goods at the border, they have to pay taxes. A small part of it must be allocated to Daxing. Those people have tasted the sweetness, but there are Tatars who want to cause trouble. I'm afraid
Their government won’t allow it either.”
When the second prince heard this, he couldn't help but think of another question.
"Then if Daxing gets benefits and gradually becomes prosperous. If Daxing becomes stronger and stronger, how will we, Dayan, respond? They are all ambitious. With money and weapons, their ambitions will expand and they will be out of control."
Gu Chengyu couldn't help but glance at the second prince, and he found that the second prince was not as loyal as he seemed.
The questions he raised were all to the point, which shows that he really has Dayan's best interests at heart.
"This is the second point I want to make. You cannot use gold, silver and copper coins to trade with Daxing. Everything can only be bartered!"
After hearing this, the courtiers couldn't help but suddenly realized.
Jiang Mingyuan very much agreed with Gu Chengyu's proposal of mutual trading. In his opinion, this would not only allow each to get what they need, but would also be conducive to the stability of the border and allow the court to pay more taxes.
Therefore, he lined up to the right, ready to help Gu Chengyu.
"To report to your Majesty, I have something to say."
The emperor was thinking about the suggestion made by Gu Chengyu just now, and felt that opening a mutual market was not impossible.
Jiang Mingyuan had objections, so he naturally wanted to listen to the opinions of other courtiers.
"Jiang Aiqing has some objections, please tell me."
When Gu Chengyu heard that it was Jiang Mingyuan, he was a little surprised.
He didn't have time to talk to Jiang Mingyuan before. In addition, he took a special look at the seat of the second-rank official and found that Hu Maoshen was not there. He might have taken a break today.
"Your Majesty! I have no objections to this matter, and think it is very feasible. There are many benefits to opening a mutual market. If many merchants go to the border to trade every year, not to mention taxes, it will also be very helpful to the stability of the border."
"Master Jiang! You had some personal friendship with Gu Xiuzuan before, and I understand that. But this matter is not only about friendship, it is also about the success or failure of this dynasty!"
Dai Yuanji was very unfavorable about the mutual market. He believed that this matter was too dangerous and should not be implemented.
Jiang Mingyuan was about to have a conversation when he was overtaken by the third prince.
"Father, it is undeniable that there are indeed many benefits to opening a mutual market. However, who can guarantee that those soldiers will not make mistakes? Once things go wrong, the Tatars will take advantage of them." The third prince also agreed.
He also agreed with Dai Yuanji's point of view, and it would be more beneficial to him if the tea tax was not implemented.
The emperor was also hesitating. He pondered for a while and suddenly said: "Gu Aiqing, what do you say?"
"For your information, Your Majesty, the bartering we just mentioned is very beneficial to our Dayan."
Gu Chengyu paused and then said: "As we all know, the Tatars need tea more than we do in the Dayan Dynasty. Tea can detoxify and cure diseases, can relieve greasiness, and aid digestion. The country of Daxing mainly eats meat and lacks vegetarian food.
, naturally need tea to relieve greasiness, which is considered a necessity in their lives."
"And we in Dayan can exchange cloth, tea, medicinal materials, salt and grain, etc., for Daxing's horses, leather, gold, cordyceps, fritillary, etc. It is mutually beneficial. In general, as long as the merchants are willing to go to the border to exchange for goods
If you have something, you will definitely make a lot of money."
After hearing this, Zhang Shuo couldn't help it. The benefits were indeed great, but along with this wealth came the same risks.
Besides, Gu Chengyu has been in the spotlight today. His teacher was right, this guy is simply arrogant.
"When written by Gu Xiu, what you get on paper is ultimately shallow. Everything you think about, as Mr. Dai said, is just talk on paper. As ministers, we should put the overall situation of the imperial court first."
"Master Zhang, please allow me to finish what I said before." Gu Chengyu didn't need to look to know that Zhang Shuo was targeting him. After all, he was Xia Qing's disciple, so it would be strange if he didn't jump out.
Zhang Shuo wanted to say something else, but in a blink of an eye, he saw the emperor looking at him with a gloomy expression on his face, and he quickly dared not say anything anymore.
"We in Dayan strictly control iron, copper, gold and silver to prevent them from flowing into Daxing. However, we can accept all gold and silver from Daxing. Daxing can only exchange for things related to food and clothing, etc. Others such as iron, copper
These have become scarce, but these are the main sources of weapons."
"Even if Daxing refuses to make concessions on gold and silver, and has no intention of leaking the gold and silver, it doesn't matter. As long as we, Dayan, don't accept Daxing's gold and silver, they won't be able to buy weapons even if they pile up mountains of gold and silver.
When time goes by and weapons are scarce, will they still come to attack us in Daxing?"
As soon as Gu Chengyu finished speaking, all the officials present began to whisper.
There was a buzz in the court hall, and even Xia Qing took a deep look at Gu Chengyu.
Although there are still some difficulties in this matter, it cannot be denied that Gu Chengyu had already thought of the idea of a tea-horse exchange market because of a tea tax.
And we have already thought of countermeasures to all the problems we may encounter in advance.
The emperor looked at Gu Chengyu and couldn't help but narrowed his eyes.
Gu Chengyu didn't mention such a big matter at all in the memorial. Could it be that he was still on guard?
"Your Majesty, I have a question, and I would like to ask Gu Xiuzhan to answer it."
Xia Qing finally spoke, which made the court even more lively.
The emperor frowned and glanced at the officials below. He didn't speak until everyone calmed down.
"Xia Aiqing, just ask him. You are the chief minister of the cabinet, and you have to take care of these things."
When Xia Qing heard this, his heart suddenly felt happy. It seemed that the emperor still valued him, so why didn't he show his face?
When Gu Chengyu heard this, his heart sank. Could it be that the emperor had some objections to his concealment?
However, these ideas were only perfected last night.
The time given by the emperor was too short before, and he didn't think much about anything else.
He couldn't help but sigh. Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. He still had to explain it later.
After Xia Qing got the emperor's approval, he was naturally not polite.
"Gu Xiuzhan, according to what you said, are the people in Daxing all fools? Maybe they were dazzled by these benefits before, but after a while, they won't notice it? I think,
You think it’s a bit simpler. However, it’s commendable that you can put forward so many suggestions.”
Xia Qing smiled, and first dismissed Gu Chengyu's mutual trade. Then, he praised Gu Chengyu to prevent others from saying that he was arguing with a petty official.
Xia Qing finished talking about Gu Chengyu first, then turned to the emperor and said: "Your Majesty! I also think that the tea tax proposed by Gu Xiuzhan is feasible. If it is a mutual trade, Your Majesty, you should think twice!"