Chapter 290: Collecting Taxes Equally
Seeing Ying Zheng sitting on it without speaking, everyone present understood that Ying Zheng was actually happy to see this happen.
Otherwise, Fusu has been chattering here for so long, I am afraid that he would have been stopped by Yingzheng a long time ago.
And when he heard Fusu say that businessmen can make a country rich, everyone present was a little moved, after all, who thinks they have more money?
Immediately, an official asked, "How do you regulate businessmen?" ”
"And make them pay taxes willingly?"
"I'm afraid it's not that simple, right?"
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Fusu, and it was obvious that they also cared about the merchant's money, and as long as it could reach the treasury, it would inevitably not fall into their pockets.
Fusu thought for a moment, and then said: "This matter must be handled carefully, some merchants earn more, and some merchants earn less, and the taxes collected between them should naturally be different." ”
"For example, some businessmen who can only make ends meet, in fact, they don't have to pay taxes."
"And ......" Saying that, Fusu suddenly hesitated for a moment, glanced at all the officials, and finally looked at Yingzheng, and said with some embarrassment, "Not only businessmen should collect taxes, but the nobles of Great Qin should also have taxes, so that they can be truly fair." ”
"Otherwise, the nobles will take the best conditions and get the best resources, but they don't have to pay anything, it will definitely be ...... It's very unproper. ”
Hearing this, the faces of all the officials changed.
Just now he was still indignant about the businessman, and this spearhead was immediately turned to himself?
Ying Zheng's face didn't change, but his eyes were also a lot deeper, and he could see that he didn't know about it.
Everyone was quiet for a moment, and Li Si looked at Fusu with some hatred, why did the dignified prince believe everything Fusu said?
Thinking about it, he opened his mouth and said: "Fusu Gongzi knows that if the nobles are taxed, it will inevitably make the nobles and Great Qin separate, how to deal with it?" ”
There were some things he didn't say, but everyone present understood that some of the officials in the court were from noble families, and if they were asked to give money to the court, although it was difficult to say or disagree, they would definitely hate Fusu and Ran Fang in their hearts.
Everyone's eyes looked at Ying Zheng, who was sitting in a high position, as if waiting for his decision, as long as Ying Zheng did not agree to this matter, then Ran Fang and Fusu would not be able to carry out no matter what.
As a result, in their expectant eyes, Ying Zheng looked at Fusu and said slowly: "The prime minister's words are reasonable, but there is a way to solve doubts?" ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone's hearts suddenly felt like they were filled with lead, and they were heavy.
This is obvious that Ying Zheng agreed to collect taxes from the nobles, or rather, Ying Zheng has long had the intention of collecting taxes from the nobles, but there has never been an opportunity, and Ran Fang's words gave him a chance.
Fusu naturally thought the same way, thinking of the words that Ran Fang confessed when he came, he felt more confident in his heart.
He saluted Yingzheng, bowed and said, "Father Qi, what Mr. means is that this world needs everyone to maintain, and this nobleman is naturally among them." ”
"If they don't want to, then they don't want to see the better development of Great Qin, and it's not enough to kill this kind of person."
"I believe that there will be people who understand the painstaking efforts of my father, and they will naturally perform this matter quietly."
Fusu has always advocated benevolent government, and it is the first time that he has proposed such a ruthless method, and everyone is amazed by his changes, and at the same time, they have to admit that these words have made them afraid in their hearts.
You must know that although Fusu may be talking about it, Yingzheng is different, and he will definitely do it.
Sure enough, Ying Zheng lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and looked at Fusu with some praise in his eyes, as if he was very satisfied with Fusu's changes.
"That's a great way!"
"Then follow your word."
Everyone gasped, this matter is really going to be settled?
Even the Imperial History Wang Juan couldn't accept it, he took a step forward and saluted Yingzheng: "Your Majesty, if you really want to collect taxes from the nobles, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the Great Qin Jiangshan Society." ”
Feng Quji and Li Si on the side also stepped forward and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, this matter is very important, and you still need to think about it in the long run, please take back your Majesty's fate." ”
All the officials also stepped forward and said in unison: "Please take back your Majesty's order!" ”
When it comes to their own interests, these officials are rarely much more united.
But even so, Ying Zheng has no intention of compromising.
He glanced at everyone present, frowned slightly, and said in a cold tone: "The widow has decided, don't mention this matter again!" ”
"Li Si, it just so happens that the book is going to be compiled into a book of Qin Law, and after you discuss it with Ran Fang, you will compile a business law."
The imperial aura he exuded made everyone bow their heads, and no one dared to speak if they wanted to admonish again.
A nameless fire surged in Li Si's heart, but he could only reply respectfully: "Oh! ”
Everyone saw that Li Si had already compromised, and naturally no one dared to raise any objections, so they had to salute respectfully, which was regarded as admitting the matter.
Ying Zheng didn't know what they were thinking, but he didn't care at all, as long as he could make this Great Qin better, he was willing to try.
"Okay, if you have nothing to do, stand down."
"The ministers are leaving."
Coming out of the Qilin Palace, Li Si, Feng Quji and Wang Juan walked in the front, but the middle of the three seemed to be separated by a wall, and no one cared about anyone.
But the expressions on their faces could tell that several people didn't seem to be in a good mood.
Many acquaintances of the officials, gathered around the officials they knew well, looking very nervous, as if no one thought that such an earth-shattering thing would happen on such an ordinary day.
"Prime Minister, do you really have to collect taxes?"
"Lord Yushi, you are a close minister next to Your Majesty, but you must persuade Your Majesty well, don't be so confused."
"Right Prime Minister, can you persuade Your Majesty again, don't go your own way in this matter."
Everyone doesn't want to let the tax collection continue, but they all know that the things decided by Yingzheng are not so easy to compromise.
They wanted to make the three important ministers the first birds, but no one was stupid, and they ignored the chatter of the crowd and walked straight towards the outside of the palace.
Looking at this situation, everyone knows that there is no room for reversal in this matter, so they can only go back and inform their families to get ready.
After all, no one wants to be the chicken that kills chickens and makes an example of monkeys.
Meng Yi, who was walking at the end of the crowd, followed behind Zhang Han, cautiously stepped forward, and asked, "What do you think about this matter?" ”
Probably didn't expect Meng Yi to take the initiative to talk to him, Zhang Han turned his head and looked at Meng Yi, and said in a calm tone: "Thunder, rain and dew are all Jun's grace, since Your Majesty has decided on this matter, then the official will naturally obey Your Majesty." ”
Perhaps he didn't expect Zhang Han to say so high-soundingly, Meng Yi stopped and was a little stunned, looking at Zhang Han's distant back, he couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.
He seemed to be shocked by Zhang Han's words, and after coming back to his senses, he muttered: "This ......"
"That being the case, then my Meng family naturally supports Your Majesty!"
"You must not be allowed to get a head start."