Chapter 1152: Wang Ben also has times when he is articulate
After Zhang Han spoke, some ministers seemed to have found the direction, their lips moved slightly, and they were about to speak, but they saw Chun Yuyue bowing his hand, "The minister has objections!" ”
"Speak!"
Ying Feiyu propped up the dragon case with one hand, dragging his chin and listening carefully.
"Although the proportion of agricultural taxes is very small now, if it is exempted, the people are used to such days, and if they want to collect it in the future, they are afraid that it will cause dissatisfaction among the people, and then the court will add a lot of trouble out of thin air!"
If the agricultural tax is exempted, the people will definitely applaud, and the imperial court will also collect a wave of popular support.
But in the future, if the imperial court is in difficulty and wants to continue to collect agricultural taxes, not only will the people's hearts and minds that they have earned before be lost, but they will also arouse public anger if they are not guaranteed!
In order to avoid unnecessary troubles in the future, Chun Yuyue recommends not canceling.
Anyway, the current agricultural tax is very small, and there is no pressure on the people at all!
As for winning the hearts of the people, you can start from other aspects!
His objection made many ministers who had no idea hesitate.
Is it better to support it or not to support it?
They can really see that these old guys really don't know, and the caliber is not uniform.
The exemption of agricultural taxes is a real matter of discussion in the court, not a formality!
In desperation, these ministers who had no idea had no choice but to shut up and see what the other old guys had to say!
"Since the agricultural tax is negligible, whether it is canceled or not depends mainly on the impact it will have on my Daqin after the cancellation!"
Meng Yi said with a straight face.
"Yes, yes! That's right! ”
Meng Tian nodded in support, which was exactly what he wanted to say.
"What does Wang Aiqing think about this?"
Ying Feiyu set his eyes on Wang Ben again.
"In the past, industry and commerce were not prosperous, and agricultural taxes became the main source of the imperial court's economy! But now the agricultural tax is very small in terms of tax revenue, so the minister thinks that without this part, it will not have any impact! ”
Wang Ben thought for a while and gave up his opinion.
"It will definitely not have an impact in the short term, but the money in the treasury is getting smaller and smaller! It's true abundance now, but what about the future? What if there is a problem with the national treasury revenue in the future, and then the agricultural tax is levied on the people? Have you ever thought about the consequences when the time comes, Lao Wang? ”
Chun Yuyue immediately went back.
"Your Majesty has only returned to Xianyang for more than six years, and my Daqin has developed from a poor and white to what it is today, and His Majesty has also said that Daqin still has a lot of room for development, and the industry and commerce will become stronger and stronger in the future, and the tax revenue in this area will increase more and more, and the proportion of agricultural tax will be less at that time!"
Wang Ben had already guessed that he would say this, and he had already thought of what to deal with him in his mind.
"Okay, Lao Wang, I didn't see it!"
Zhang Han's eyes lit up.
I usually look at him clumsy, but I didn't expect him to be articulate!
"Then have you thought about it, it will be difficult to increase income in the future!"
Chun Yu Yue was not convinced.
There are not many agricultural taxes, and they will not be a burden on the people at all, so why should they be reduced or exempted, so as to lay the foundation for the future?
"With my Great Qin's current strength, even in the future, there is no need to increase the income ......!"
Wang Ben straightened his waist and continued: "The tax reduction and exemption of the people can make the people live and work in peace and contentment, and there is no reason to rebel, so that Daqin can go further!" ”
From ancient times to the present, many dynasties have organized uprisings because the people could not stand the heavy taxes.
If the imperial court didn't even collect taxes, what reason would they have to revolt?
The court will last forever!
"Marquis Tongwu is right, even if the spoils brought back from overseas are not cleaned, the imperial court only relies on the taxes of industry and commerce to maintain the normal operation of Great Qin, and the ministers also support the abolition of agricultural taxes!"
"That's right! The minister thought that Daqin must be getting stronger and stronger, not bad for the meager agricultural tax! ”
"That's right! Now that the whole world belongs to Daqin, and all kinds of mineral deposits belong to Daqin, what is that agricultural tax compared to this? ”
"The minister also agrees with the abolition of agricultural taxes!"
"The ministers seconded ......!"
After a dispute between Wang Ben and several other veterans, the officials also began to ponder the pros and cons of abolishing the agricultural tax in their hearts.
In the end, I finally found the direction, and one by one I went out to explain my opinions!
At the moment, only Chun Yuyue is opposed to the six Shangshu.
The generals and young ministers agreed.
As for some stubborn old ministers, they were standing in the middle of the court with their heads bowed down in order to enrich the harem at this time.
That matter had already been diverted by Ying Feiyu with agricultural taxes, and he ignored them.
Without an order, they can't get up privately, and can only keep bowing and bowing their heads all the time.
Until the last thing is resolved, even if they disagree, they can't say anything at all.
At this time, their faces were pale, their hands were sore, and they had begun to tremble slightly!
"Then the matter is settled! From now on, I, Daqin, will no longer levy agricultural taxes on the people! ”
The discussion was almost discussed, and Ying Feiyu directly decided on the matter.
"Your Majesty Shengming......!"
The ministers threw up their hands and shouted in unison.
This move can definitely go down in history.
From ancient times to the present, there has never been a country that allows the people to farm for free without charging a grain of grain!
However, this is far from enough for Ying Feiyu.
When Daqin develops to a certain extent, not only will no agricultural tax be charged, but those who are willing to farm will also be given a certain amount of subsidies, so as to promote basic production!
But there is still a long way to go, and it will take a certain level of industrial and commercial development before it can be implemented.
If it is proposed now, it is estimated that few civil and military personnel in the Manchu Dynasty will agree, and they must think that he is sick in the brain!
"Let's promulgate the decree, and I will order someone to publicize it in the newspaper!"
When this matter is decided, it is necessary for a special person to write those ornately worded holy decrees, officially promulgate them, and then publicize them by the government.
This is the most traditional process.
Now that I have a newspaper, I can write it and transmit it to the newspaper offices in various places by telegraph, so that I can see it in the newspaper the next day.
Reading newspapers every day has become a part of people's lives, and using newspapers to publicize this matter has a better effect than the government!
"Yes!"
The corresponding minister should drink it immediately.
"Oops......!"
After deciding on this matter, several old ministers in the court could no longer stabilize their bodies and began to shake constantly.
And Luo Hongyi was a stumbling and almost fell to the ground.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough, and quickly stood back and bowed his head!
"Luo Aiqing? You guys...... What is this for? ”
Ying Feiyu pretended to have a very surprised expression, pretended to forget what happened before, and asked with a wink.
"Back to ...... Back to Your Majesty, the old minister ......"
"Isn't the exemption from agricultural taxes already decided? How? Do you have any objections? ”
However, before Luo Hongyi could speak, he was interrupted by Ying Feiyu again.
"No, no, no, wait...... The ministers are to enrich the affairs of the harem! ”
Luo Hongyi hurriedly waved his hand and said their purpose.
They had been standing in the court for more than an hour, their old waists were sore, and they felt that their arms were not their own.
If this matter is not resolved quickly, they will probably have to fall on this Qilin Palace!
"Oh! Ahh I'll consult with the queen when I go back! ”
"Retreat from the dynasty......!"
After a casual two perfunctory sentences, Ying Feiyu didn't give them another chance.
And Luo Hongyi and they have suffered hardships, and what they hope most at this moment is to go down to the court as soon as possible and have a good rest.
I guess I can't even hold chopsticks with these two arms!