With Yingzheng's words, other people also echoed and praised Ran Fang's down jacket for doing a good job.

Ran Fang listened to their praise quietly, and only after his voice gradually lowered did he say, "Everyone sit down." ”

"I invite you to come here today, and I have another matter that I would like to discuss with Your Majesty and your lordships."

As he spoke, his eyes looked at Ying Zheng, as if waiting for his reply.

At this moment, Ying Zheng, who was sighing at the down jacket, nodded slightly without any thought.

Only then did Ran Fang speak: "I think you all know that because of the previous tax collection, the treasury is a little fuller than before. ”

"But because of the abolition of conscription, the expenditure in the treasury has also increased a lot."

"But the taxes of the nobles and businessmen have reached their peak, have you ever wondered how you can make the treasury full again?"

When they heard about the tax again, the officials present were all shocked.

Could it be that this is to set the eye on their officials?

After all, in their opinion, Ran Fang was thinking about the people, and he would definitely not let them collect the people's grain tax.

In this way, those who have not paid taxes in this world are the officials.

Meng Yi didn't know whether he was confused or smart, when he heard Ran Fang ask this, he thought the same as the people present, they all thought that Ran Fang was going to collect his own taxes, and immediately became vigilant.

"A few days ago, you took all the money from my house, and I don't have any money to give it to you."

"Even if you collect taxes, you can't collect me."

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Ran Fang with some surprise, and they were very puzzled why Ran Fang wanted to take Meng Yi's money.

Especially Ying Zheng, there was also some confusion in his eyes when he looked at Ran Fang, and he didn't understand what the relationship between Ran Fang and Meng Yi was.

Ran Fang didn't expect Meng Yi to say this about this, he hurriedly explained: "Lord Meng heard that I was going to send cotton clothes to the Great Qin soldiers in the frontier, so he wanted to make a contribution. ”

So he took out all the money in his house and used it to buy duck feathers, goose feathers, wool, etc., which were used to make cotton clothes.

"With such a broad mind and such a warm heart, it is difficult for me to refuse, so I accepted all the money."

"Not only that, but Wang Yushi also made a lot of efforts to do the textile factory this time, and those women and venues were all helped by Wang Yushi."

"It's me, but I'm just taking on a name."

"I'm ashamed."

Wang Juan also knew that Ran Fang had cheated the two families on this matter.

What a cunning!

But now that the matter has been done, and Ran Fang has taken the initiative to praise him, then he can't say this in his heart.

"Hehe, it's all for Daqin, it should be."

Ying Zheng nodded, looking at Meng Yi and Wang Juan with approving eyes.

"The two of you are doing a good job."

"My officials in Daqin need people like you who sacrifice themselves for the public."

It seems that although they have lost their money, they have once again made a long face for themselves in front of Yingzheng.

The others were a little annoyed, they knew that they had received the news, and they also went to Ran Fang to sell face, maybe now they can also get a compliment and appreciation.

After another round of mutual praise, Ran Fang had no choice but to remind: "Everyone, answer the question I just asked." ”

Li Si thought for a while and said, "What does Mr. mean, is it to collect taxes from the people?" ”

Hearing this, everyone's eyes fell on Ran Fang's body, wanting an answer from him.

Ran Fang shook his head and said, "Yes and no." ”

"There are only a few nobles and businessmen in the world, but there are even more people in the world."

"Now people are not only able to grow food, but also have time to work in factories to increase their income, and their lives are better than before."

"Now that they have just solved the problem of food and clothing, they will be asked to pay taxes, which is difficult for some strong people."

Listening to his words, everyone was puzzled.

If you don't have to collect taxes, what do you do?

"And what does the gentleman mean?"

"Since there are no taxes, what can be done to fill the treasury?"

At this time, everyone's interest was aroused, and they all opened their mouths to ask what Ran Fang meant.

Seeing that they began to think, Ran Yi said, "Have you ever thought about what the people will do with the money now that they have it?" ”

There was no need to think about this question at all, and immediately someone replied: "Buy food!" ”

"Yes, being able to eat is the most satisfying thing for them."

Ran Fang nodded with a smile and continued, "That's true. ”

"But in addition to food, there are other things they need in life, such as salt, pots, bowls, etc., as well as clothes, thread, etc., which are all needed in their lives."

Everyone thought about it, and it seemed that this was indeed the case.

After all, in addition to food, they also have other needs in life.

Someone then said, "Even if so, what does it have to do with the treasury?" ”

Ran Fang replied: "If they spend money, then someone will definitely make money." ”

"When a businessman makes money, he will be able to pay his taxes, and won't the treasury be more abundant?"

"Don't underestimate these expenses, they don't use much money every day, but there are a lot of them, so many people start to spend money, it's definitely a lot of money."

"So if you want Daqin to have money, that is, to drive the consumption of the people, and only by making money move can money make money."

Hearing this, everyone looked at Ran Fang in some surprise, and they were noncommittal about Ran Fang's words.

After thinking for a moment, Li Si spoke: "Sir's words are reasonable, but how can we make them spend money?" ”

"Just like the gentleman said about salt, the amount of salt that those people buy is very small, and a little bit of salt is enough for them to use it for a long time."

"According to the speed at which they spend money, it's very difficult to get money moving, right?"

The others nodded in agreement, and they also felt that this matter was somewhat impossible.

Ran Fang also thought of this question, and he took the initiative to explain: "Since this is the case, then it is necessary to stimulate them to spend money and spend money to buy all kinds of things." ”

"You may not have understood that in today's various factories outside the city, almost as long as people want to make money, they can find suitable jobs in them to increase their income for their families."

"Now their family income has increased a lot compared to before."

"But the things made by those factories are basically very few things that can be used by the people."

"Therefore, it is necessary to let those factories start to make cheap things to sell to the people, or to make cheap factories and sell them to those people, which is equivalent to expanding productivity."

"At the same time, it has also increased jobs for the people, and when they have money in their hands, they will definitely spend money, so it is a virtuous circle."

"The merchants have more and more money, and the more money the court can collect taxes, and this money can do more for Daqin, and the people's lives are getting better and better."

"Do you understand?"