Chapter 508 Big Sticks and Carrots

Some ministers Jiang Lang respected them one by one. When they were toasting, they did not forget to talk to these adults. However, the expressions of these adults changed their faces one by one. Some were angry, some were helpless, and some were still grateful. However, after Jiang Lang toasted this round of wine, many of these adults understood a truth that they had the handle in the hands of others.

After a round of respect, Jiang Lang returned to his original position, raised the cup in his hand again, and said loudly: "Everyone here is the pillars of the court, the emperor's minister, the so-called eating the king's fortune and sharing the king's worries, you should first consider the court in everything, consider the emperor. Don't ignore the interests of the court for your own selfish interests. If the emperor gets angry, everyone here must take good care of it!"

The feeling of threatening words made the officials who had just been intimate with Jiang Lang's spies, and the person in front of him was the head of the East Factory, and the spies from the East Factory were omnipresent. There was nothing to hide from them. When they thought of the handles they were controlled in the hands of others, these ministers had no choice but to accept them.

Jiang Lang naturally understood the idea of ​​these people. After hitting a stick, he naturally had to give them some sweet things to try. This threat was a Chinese method, but not a long-term solution. So he continued: "The court prevented the caravan from going to sea, which was for the sake of the court. Of course, now our country is encouraging rural and commercial enterprises, so if there are powerful merchants, the court will encourage them to go to sea and provide some preferential policies to assist. However, there are also requirements. First, taxation, this tax is the foundation of the country, whether it is luck.

The goods that go out or goods from the Ming Dynasty must be collected. At the same time, the navy of the court will set up a yamen to crack down on all kinds of tax evasion or smuggling merchants. Once discovered, the goods will be confiscated at the least and the silver will be fined. At the worst, some of the relatives and friends here are merchants. So you might as well remind them that they will cry and ask for someone and plead for mercy after the matter is exposed. It will be too late! The law is not merciless! In order to reflect the determination of the court, they will never show any mercy!"

When these adults heard this, it was clearly a warning, but Jiang Lang said it was not wrong. This tax was the most fundamental thing of the country. If an objection was raised, wouldn’t it be said that Jiang Lang’s words were wrong? If they were heard by the emperor, it would be more than worth the loss!

After glanced at the adults present, Jiang Lang continued: "The second point is to make the goods genuine. The goods sold must be inspected by the court. Any unqualified goods are absolutely not allowed to be sold as inferior products, so as not to mess up the rules and ruin the reputation of our Ming merchants. For these merchants, whether overseas or domestic, they will never tolerate them. At that time, don't blame them for not being merciless. At the least, they will be searched and beheaded at the worst. So please understand them. If someone intends to escape by chance, I will give up. Don't even cry at that time!":

After saying that, Jiang Lang looked at Lord Tian and said, "Mr. Tian, ​​you have heard everything I said clearly?"

How could Lord Tian not hear the threat of the bare fruit? His face darkened. However, his son made a fake and used pig skin as donkey glue to be plastered. It was also in the hands of others. Of course, he did not give in and said a little displeased: "Mr. Wang, what do you mean?"

"I have nothing to say!"

Jiang Lang laughed and said, "I'm just worried that you're always sitting far away and not listening clearly!"

"Don't worry! I hear it very clearly!"

Tian Daren said angrily, and couldn't help but curse his son for being unsuccessful, so that he, a second-rank official, had to be angry with other third-rank officials.

The other ministers looked over and the people who had a secret conversation with Jiang Lang knew that Lord Tian might have been caught in the hands of others, and there was nothing to do when sympathizing with him.

Jiang Lang smiled and said, "It's best to hear clearly. Of course, the court will not ignore these merchants who joined the chamber of commerce! As long as the exported goods are of the quality of the goods and can pay taxes according to the requirements of the court, the court will not make things difficult for them. Moreover, for these merchants, the court will return the taxes, the highest amount can reach 80%!"

"Sixty percent!"

People in the city couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. It was probably a concept, but it was basically not much different from tax exemption.

"Mr. Wang, what you said is true?"

Someone asked immediately.

Jiang Lang turned his head and saw that the person who spoke was Mr. Xiao, who was his brother-in-law, who evaded taxes. He smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, when did I tell lies? Although there are not many merchants who exempted the highest 80% of the tax, it does not mean that there is no one. The worst one can be exempted from 10% or 20%. As for how much it can be exempted, it depends on whether those merchants abide by the law. Now the court encourages rural businesses, and what it says is how to promote rural businesses and protect rural businesses. However, the premise is that these merchants must abide by the law. The court will not be polite to those who despise national laws!"

After saying that, Jiang Lang never mentioned these things again, and then toasted them one by one just like actually inviting these officials to drink.

After drinking this wine, it was already a little late. Even though the wine was not very strong now, Jiang Lang was dizzy. With the help of Sun Yuanbiao and others, he returned to his mansion.

After entering Zi Ling's room, Zi Ling was frowning by the smell of alcohol on Jiang Lang's body, and hurriedly helped Jiang Lang, saying a little displeased: "I drink the most intoxicatingly!"

After saying that, he said to the maid at the door: "Go and prepare some sobering soup for the adults!"

The maid outside immediately agreed and went to the kitchen to prepare sobering soup for Jiang Lang.

Zi Ling began to help Jiang Lang remove his boots and clothes, then helped Jiang Lang to lie down on the bed, then wiped Jiang Lang's face with a hot towel, and after the sobering soup came, he fed Jiang Lang again.

Jiang Lang fell asleep drowsy until dawn. When he opened his eyes, he found that it was already dawn. He quickly put on his official uniform and went to the court, but it was already the morning court time.

There was no choice but to let the eunuch at the door pass through. Emperor Jingtai was also related to the law. Moreover, Jianglang also swore to solve the problem yesterday, so he immediately passed on Jianglang to meet Jin.

Jiang Lang sorted out his official uniform and walked in. He saw that the entire court ministers looked at him. Emperor Jingtai was no exception, but he was obviously a little worried now.

Jiang Lang walked to the middle of the hall and said, "I have something to do!"

"Accepted!"

Emperor Jingtai said lightly.

Jiang Lang immediately said: "Your Majesty, now we have formed a chamber of commerce and intend to start trade with foreign countries, but our dynasty has not yet had relevant laws. I think we have now started to prepare relevant laws to restrain and encourage merchants!"

Emperor Jingtai pretended to think carefully before asking: "Then Wang Aiqing thought, what parts should this law include?"

Jiang Lang did not hesitate and said: "The first part should be some regulations that merchants must abide by, such as taxation, quality requirements of goods, etc., as well as some procedures that must be required when leaving the customs. The second part is what punishments someone should face once violates it, such as what punishments should be given to those merchants who evade national taxes, etc. This is also necessary. Even if you sell things abroad, you will need certain constraints. The third part should be the reward part. For those merchants who have completed the task and exported goods at the same time, we should give rewards, such as exempting certain taxes, etc. Of course, I believe that the chamber of commerce that has been established is not within this policy!"

After saying that, Jiang Lang paused and added: "This is just some of the ideas of Weichen!"

Emperor Jingtai nodded slightly and praised: "This idea is very good. I wonder if other ministers have different opinions!"

This proposal was denied in the morning court a few days ago. Although the person who came up that time was not Jiang Lang, the ministers in the court also knew that only Jiang Lang would make this proposal, so many ministers were preparing to watch the show.

Of course, some of them were unaware that these ministers had a good drink with Jiang Lang last night.

To their surprise, no one stood up to object, so these people hesitated and felt that things were a little different.

"Do you guys have no objection? Lord Tian, ​​what do you think?"

Emperor Jingtai simply called out the name, and yesterday the list of Jianglang treats had been submitted to Emperor Jingtai.

Lord Tian was named by Emperor Jingtai, so he had no choice but to stand up and bow, "Mr. Wang's words are reasonable. I think this proposal is very good!"

Although I feel very reluctant.

"Xiao Aiqing, where are you?"

Emperor Jingtai asked the next time.

Lord Xiao stood up and said, "I have no objection!"
Chapter completed!