"Zi'an is really a blessing for the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang praised him with joy and asked quickly.

"Tell us quickly, what methods did Zian say?"

"When I go back to my father, my second brother has explained two methods, namely salt and taxation! However, my second brother can also resettle more than 500 disabled veterans from Jianshan Institute in the west of the city!" Zhu Biao said.

"Zi An really said that?"

Zhu Yuanzhang ignored the fine salt and taxation. The one he cared about the most was the more than 500 veterans.

Just dealing with the matter of more than 500 veterans could make Zhu Yuanzhang feel a headache.

"Brother, that's right! However, my second brother said that this matter will be completed next year after the construction of the factory outside the city is completed!"

"That's good too!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly.

Then, thinking of other taxes and salt, he continued to ask.

"Serious salt, is it the kind of fine salt produced in Wudang?"

"Back to Father, that's exactly what it is!"

"Wu Dang is willing to release this secret technique?" Zhu Yuanzhang said suspiciously.

Salt administration is nothing else. Since ancient times, it has been one of the economic taxes in no dynasty. Because salt is one of the materials that people cannot do without at any time.

Therefore, as long as you have a high-quality salt-making method, it is like owning a mountain of gold.

Therefore, when Zhu Yuanzhang heard that Zhu Zi'an wanted to work with the prince to make salt, he was really suspicious that the Taoist priests on Wudang Mountain would ask Zi'an to take out the salt-making method of making salt like this.

After all, there were thousands of thieves who coveted this method at the beginning, all buried at the foot of Wudang Mountain!

"It should be OK to go back to Father!"

Zhu Biao thought for a moment and looked affirmative.

"Well, what's going on with taxes?"

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang had calmed down. However, he still did not have much hope for the matter of Jingyan.

"Father, this matter is just a suggestion from my second brother. My son also thinks that some reason is true, so all my sons dare to tell you!"

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with some anxiety, and then continued: "Father, my second brother thinks that commercial tax should be a means to transfer wealth and help the poor, and it is also a symbol of experiencing the economic development level of a country. The silver can be collected into the treasury through taxes from the rich, and then returned to the people after passing through the treasury.

The most direct way is to increase the tax on items that only wealthy people can afford. The treasury can get more taxes every year. If the treasury is sufficient, the land tax can also be reduced as appropriate, so that farmers can collect more food!

After Zhu Biao finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang fell into deep thought.

This matter really opened another direction for Zhu Yuanzhang from another direction.

Those rich and powerful businesses who never make money by working hard can get money so easily. They also love those golden gold and silver jewelry the most. They don’t mind how much they are if they like it.

Moreover, even those rich and powerful businessmen have any dissatisfaction, they have to bear it.

This method directly touches Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly turned his head and looked at Zhu Biao, his eyes glowing, and said, "Biao'er, do Zi'an have any other opinions?"

"Report to Father, it's gone!"

Zhu Biao shook his head and replied.

"It's a pity!"

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked a little regretful.

"However, it is enough to have this commercial tax law!"

After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and shouted to Yun Qi beside him.

"Call Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi to us!"

"Abide by the order!"

Yunqi hurriedly ran out.

"Father."

After Yun Qi left, Zhu Biao called out softly.

"Hmm? What's the matter?"

"Father, that salty thing..."

"Serious salt? This matter is left to you to handle with full authority!"

"Thank you, Father!"

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was obviously indifferent to this matter, Zhu Biao was indeed excited and even full of motivation.

Most of the time later, Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi hurriedly walked in from outside the hall, one after another.

"My minister Li Shanchang will meet the emperor!" "My minister Yang Siyi will meet the emperor!"

"I have seen Your Highness the Crown Prince..."

"I have met Li Xiangguo and Lord Shangshu!"

After seeing each other's courtesy, Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi both turned their attention to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Just after I got home, I was called in by Yun Qi before I finished my meal. Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi were full of pain.

"Li Shanchang, Yang Siyi, let's call you two, if you want to talk to each other!"

"Prince, please give me instructions!"

Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi reported it and quickly bowed and said.

"We think the commercial tax method is too simple and single, and we want to increase the dictionary of gold, silver, jewelry and antiques... etc., taxes on such expensive items!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly.

“Add taxes?”

“Tax increase…”

Hearing this, Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi couldn't help but look at each other with a serious expression.

"Report to the emperor, once this method is released, it will definitely cause trouble in the world!"

"What are we afraid of!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly with a calm face.

"emperor……"

Li Shanchang still wanted to open his mouth and say something.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at him calmly and said, "Good Master, can our tax law work?"

"Your Majesty, it's feasible!"

Li Shanchang paused and replied quickly with a firm look on his face.

"In this way, tomorrow morning, you and the two of you will report this matter!"

"I obey the order!"

Seeing this, Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi quickly saluted.

...

After leaving the palace gate, Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi couldn't help but look at each other, with a bitter look on their faces.

"The Prime Minister, tomorrow morning court, we will be the target of public criticism!"

"Hahaha, why fear a mere commercial tax law?"

"It's the official who is timid..."

As they said that, the two of them looked a little headache. They really wanted to secretly increase the precious items into one of the trade taxes for ten, which was obviously targeted at the gentry and wealthy businessmen in the world!

If those people make trouble, it will be difficult to comfort them.

Even if there is a little uneasy tomorrow morning court!

And the two of them were still the first to bear the brunt!

The next day!

Half after the court meeting, the civil and military officials in Fengtian Hall subconsciously whispered and felt a trace of unusualness.

The atmosphere is a little wrong!

Under Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze, Li Shanchang looked back at Yang Siyi, and finally had to bite the bullet and walk out slowly.

"Your Majesty, I have something to do to report!"

"Oh? What's wrong with Li Xiangguo?"

In an instant, the ministers could feel that the emperor's spirit was much more excited.

"Report to the emperor, I am brave enough to visit the street market recently and I noticed that there is something wrong with the commercial tax!"

"Tell me in detail!"

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but urged him.

"Your Majesty, I think that the current commercial tax in our dynasty is a bit single and unreasonable. Therefore, I and the Minister of Revenue have a private business, and I feel that the tax on some expensive goods can be increased!"

As soon as these words came out, all the officials in the hall couldn't help but stare at Li Shanchang and Yang Siyi with incredible expressions!
Chapter completed!