As soon as it was calculated, the surprise on the faces of Yingzheng, Fusu, and Li Si subsided.

In fact, when Chen Ke said that he would levy seven-tenths of the tax, several of them were more surprised than frightened, because even they didn't think about driving the merchants to a dead end.

But when I think about it, even 7 out of 10 is not a dead end, after all, there are still many things that can be calculated.

If it's a big deal, change 7/10 of the overall revenue to 7/10 of the profit.

In this way, the problem was solved, and the merchants were still able to make money, and the more they earned, the more they earned, at most the court and the state made more than they did.

But

Isn't it right that the state and the court earn more than their lowly merchants?

The same is true today.

Moreover, the status of merchants is very low nowadays, and with some reforms and changes in Shang Junshu, it is impossible for merchants to have the opportunity to make so much money.

As a result, if the tax reform can provide more money to the imperial court, the local government and even the imperial court will open some back doors to the merchants to a certain extent, because the more income the merchants have, the more finance they can obtain from the local government.

In fact, for the promotion of the status of businessmen, the biggest reaction is not Ying Zheng, Li Si, and Fusu, but the biggest reaction is Chen Ke, who raised this matter.

Because Fusu, who was sitting on the side, obviously felt that his teacher's mood suddenly became low for some reason.

Fusu's heart turned, and he said with a smile: "But in this way, the status of the merchant will improve a lot." ”

Ying Zheng glanced at Fusu in surprise: "Fusu, what other opinions do you have on Shangjia?" ”

Li Si also saw the situation at this time, looked at Chen Ke and said, "I'm afraid that it is not His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who has opinions on Shangjia, but the right prime minister, right?" ”

Chen Ke smiled bitterly and arched his hand to confess his guilt: "Indeed, although I proposed the tax policy, I am still dissatisfied with the fact that the tax policy can improve the status of businessmen. ”

"However, this is the inevitable outcome and impact of the tax increase, and it is an accessory that cannot be changed."

"If the promotion of the status of businessmen is restricted, on the one hand, it will dampen the enthusiasm of businessmen, and on the other hand, the income from taxes will not be so obvious."

"For Daqin, it's like trying to kill a chicken, but he didn't eat the chicken, and only got a piece of chicken feathers."

Ying Zheng shook his head and laughed: "The status of the merchant is promoted, but the status of the merchant will never be too high." ”

He sneered: "When the status of the businessmen is improved, they will go to great lengths to gain power, since ancient times, money and power are entangled, and there will definitely be officials who will collude with the businessmen for money and enjoyment." ”

"It's inevitable."

"Therefore, after raising taxes, I will build another Xuanniao Terrace, which, like the Black Ice Terrace, is used to monitor hundreds of officials."

"At this time, you will be able to do what Chen Ke said."

"Fattened pigs are naturally to be killed, Xuanniaowei, like Black Ice Terrace, is a knife to kill pigs, and those officials who are seduced by businessmen, as well as those businessmen themselves, are such pigs."

Ying Zheng said meaningfully: "In previous years, natural disasters and man-made disasters, some people would always say that it was the fault of the court, my fault, and my trust in my courtiers. ”

"After having this pig, when natural disasters and man-made disasters occur, it is the fault of these treacherous people."

"It can not only block the mouth of the world, but also enrich the treasury, why not?"

Li Si, Fusu, and Chen Ke glanced at each other, and they all smiled with emotion and said, "Your Majesty Shengming!" ”

Indeed, His Majesty is Shengming.

This move can temporarily appease the merchants, increase Daqin's financial income, and more importantly, appease another person, Chen Ke.

Chen Ke sat there, looking at Ying Zheng sitting in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, worthy of being the first emperor, worthy of being Brother Zheng,

It's easy to think of this method, because that's how emperors usually do it.

But to be able to say it now, and not to feel it, is like a breeze in your face, and very few monarchs are able to do that.

This is also the reason why most of the monarchs and ministers in later generations had a poor relationship.

Some things are because the monarch is too arrogant, some because the courtiers are too arrogant, and of course some dynasties are purely because the emperor and the ruler are sick in the brain, and the illness is not light, and the brain is dead to death.

Of course –

That kind of dynasty is the exception.

Throughout history, there is only one dynasty like that.

Ying Zheng stood up and walked outside the Zhangtai Palace, where a ray of moonlight gently shone on the ground, making people feel much more at ease.

"It's better to choose a day than to hit the sun, since the wind and clouds are gathering, and the conquest of Baiyue is in front of you, then let's go tomorrow."

There was arrogance in his voice that belonged to the First Emperor, and he just said in a surging voice: "I am the mandate of heaven, and what I say is a good day." ”

Chen Ke and the other three walked behind Ying Zheng, with the same firm look in their voices.

"No."

.........

Huiji County

The carriage swayed, and the people in the carriage were half-lying there, holding a scroll in their hands, with a calm look on their faces.

Zheng Taidong looked at the scroll in his hand with a normal expression, and the stories of gods and ghosts recorded on it were quite popular with him.

Just as he was fascinated by it, the carriage stopped.

Zheng Taidong raised his head and looked at the people outside the carriage, with confusion in his voice: "Why did you stop?" ”

The coachman said with a respectful look in his voice: "Dr. Zheng, you have arrived outside the city of Huiji County, and several clan elders are waiting for you. ”

Clan elders?

Hearing this word, the rare smile on Zheng Taidong's face faded, he tidied up the clothes on his body, and then looked his body up and down, and after finding nothing wrong, a smile appeared on his face.

Stepping out of the carriage and looking at the clan elders standing outside, Zheng Taidong's expression was gentle: "Why are the clan elders waiting for Taidong here?" Didn't it break Taidong? ”

A certain clan elder at the head didn't care about the many etiquettes, but just said, "Taidong, come with me." ”

"The county guard of Huiji can't hold it anymore."

With anxiety on his face, he grabbed Zheng Taidong's sleeve and prepared to go to the Huiji County Warden's Mansion, ready to talk to the County Warden for a good talk.

After all, they have lost more than just a little bit in the past half a month, and they have really seen how terrifying it is for a county guard to break the net.

In other words, how terrifying Yang Tianyi is.

Zheng Taidong's expression remained unchanged, but his hand waved away the old man's hand without a trace, his expression was still gentle, but he could see a little coldness: "Several, our Ji clan is the most important gift." ”

"Now the Great Elder is so reckless and unruly."

"If you spread it, what will people say about us?"