Can this not make a fuss?

Tax reform, hehe, it's everyone's interest.

Since ancient times, all reforms that are worth talking about have started with taxes.

If it does not involve the reform of the tax law, it will not be allowed to be on the big stage of history.

But this is often the case with failures.

At this time, all the cows, ghosts, snakes, and gods came out.

However, because the situation was special this time, because it was the emperor who demanded the reform of the tax law, the voice of opposition to the reform in the court and China was relatively small, and everyone was arguing about how to change it.

In fact, they are fighting to change or not.

Because if you can't get the result, then you can't change it!

The bureaucrats play this game, that's really handy!

Since they either really wanted to reform, or they wanted to stir up the situation and prevent Wang Xijue from reforming, this style of painting deviated from the beginning.

The emperor's request was originally to increase tax revenue and reduce the burden on the people at the same time, but because of Mo Ruoyou's move to increase commercial taxes and reduce agricultural taxes, the debate between the DPRK and China changed from increasing tax revenue to emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business, and valuing commerce and suppressing agriculture.

And the interest groups in the surrounding area, such as his relatives Wu Qinghou, Duke Zhang Yuangong, Chen Yinzhao and others, they support both sides, because they know that this cannot be opposed, after all, the emperor has opened his mouth, it is absolutely impossible to oppose the emperor, their purpose is to create chaos, and the farther you go, the better.

The court was indeed a mess by them, everyone expressed their opinions, it seemed that there were swords and swords, and there were dangers, but behind the scenes, it was harmonious.

This is the consequence of Wanli's willfulness, the current court does not have the basis for reform, no one integrates the court, at this time to propose reform, no one can suppress it.

However, Wang Xijue and they also calmed down, after all, they have experienced many failures, the key is that this time the emperor took the initiative to reform the tax law, they don't need to rush to argue with them, as long as the emperor does not withdraw the order, this matter can be carried on!

But then again, Wang Xijue really doesn't have the kind of means that Zhang Juzheng has, he can't do the power of the government and the opposition, and then promote reforms, he must rely on the emperor's support on the one hand, and at the same time have to win over other factions.

And he knows very well that Chen Younian and them have always been very disgusted with the privileges of the powerful, and his faction has great influence among the people, and it is still the same truth, there are far more disappointed people than those who benefit.

With the purpose of opposing the elite, the fundamentals will inevitably be very stable.

"My lord, please rest assured, although the lower officials are dull, they will not be fooled by their little skills of carving insects." As soon as Wang Xijue opened his mouth, Chen Younian understood and said that he would not be fooled into it by them.

Wang Xijue couldn't help but smile embarrassedly, this guy was indeed quite rigid, and asked, "I don't know what Chen Shilang thinks about this?" ”

Chen Younian sighed: "In fact, this principle is very simple, if you have money, you pay more taxes, and if you don't have money, you pay less taxes, but the reality is the opposite. But the problem in front of us is also very simple, those who do not pay taxes are powerful and powerful, and it is not easy to make them pay taxes! ”

"That's exactly what happened!"

Wang Xijue nodded and said: "At present, the best thing to do is really Guo Dan, in Weihui Mansion, it is rich people who help the poor pay taxes, and the reason why he can do this is because Weihui Mansion can make rich people make more money, and in comparison, that little tax is nothing." ”

Speaking of this, he shook his head again and sighed: "It's really ashamed to say that I am far inferior to him in this regard." ”

Chen Younian smiled slightly: "Now Guo Dan is my financial adviser to the Ming Dynasty, and it is natural to ask him about this matter." ”

Wang Xijue was secretly happy in his heart, he wanted to cooperate with Guo Dan, but he was afraid that Chen Younian would oppose it, and today he came here to find Chen Younian, mainly hoping to be able to determine the tripartite alliance between them and between them and Guo Dan.

Chen Younian actually understands it very well in his heart, but he has never formed a gang, and forming a gang will definitely be accompanied by favoritism, if you can't take care of the people below, why should people follow you, he has always pursued like-mindedness, but Wang Xijue's current suggestion, he can still accept it.

After all, Guo Dan's proposal really convinced him, this kid does have the ability, and he doesn't mind asking Guo Dan for advice.

Moreover, they really don't have a good plan themselves.

If the reform is to succeed, then it is necessary to defend the interest groups, because in a non-war situation, it is impossible to kill them all, and even if they give in for a while, they will soon be reversed.

Therefore, if you want to succeed, you have to get their forgiveness, because you have no power to destroy them.

And the only one who can do this is Guo Dan.

Wang Xijue and Chen Younian visited Guo Dan in person.

This time, Guo Dan didn't dare to pretend that he didn't know anything, after all, Wanli had already opened his mouth, and he had to go on.

"Two adults, I am just a businessman, if I am wrong, the two adults can bear with me." Guo Dan gave them a preventive shot first.

As soon as Wang Xijue heard this, he knew that this kid must have a way, so he couldn't help but look forward to it secretly, and said with a smile: "Before we came, we knew that you were a businessman, let's say it, say it." ”

Guo Dan smiled, and then said with a straight face: "I heard that there has been a debate between the DPRK and China recently, which is to emphasize agriculture and suppress business, and to emphasize business and suppress agriculture. ”

Chen Younian immediately said: "Although what they said is not unreasonable, they are just confusing the public, you don't have to care." ”

Guo Dan shook his head and said, "I think what they said doesn't make sense." ”

The corners of Chen Younian's mouth twitched.

Can we continue talking?

Respect us!

Guo Dan hurriedly said: "My lord, I didn't mean to swear, but I don't think there is anything more suitable than these four words." ”

Chen Younian squeezed out a smile and said, "What do you say?" ”

Wang Xijue, who has been used to it, smiled secretly, you can be regarded as understanding my pain in the past.

Guo Dan said: "Those who support heavy agriculture and suppress business are proposing to increase commercial taxes, I don't know if I am wrong?" ”

Chen Younian nodded and said, "What's wrong with this?" ”

"In the eyes of us businessmen, this is simply ...... Hehe. ”

Guo Dan didn't say it, and continued: "My Central Plains Dynasty has always emphasized agriculture and suppressed business, which is reasonable, because the main tax revenue of the state comes from farmers, not merchants, and of course businessmen are not valued, so when people scolded me before, I also laughed at it, because I know that farmers are the greatest contributor to the country." My lord, do you think that's the case? ”

Chen Younian and Wang Xijue nodded at the same time.

You businessmen say that, can we say that it doesn't make sense?

Guo Dan said: "Then the problem is, now that the other party is asking for an increase in commercial taxes and a reduction in agricultural taxes, then the imperial court should improve the status of merchants, and it is not right to emphasize agriculture and suppress business." On the other hand, the officials who support the emphasis on business and the suppression of agriculture are also wrong, they demand that the commercial tax not be increased, and at the same time demand that the business be heavy and the peasants are suppressed, which is like going to a restaurant to eat, not only do they not give money for the meal, but they also have to ask the boss for money! ”

Chen Younian and Wang Xijue glanced at each other.

These words simply subverted their cognition!

After the middle of the Ming Dynasty, in fact, there have always been officials who have suggested that business should be emphasized and agriculture should be suppressed, which is reflected in the reduction of commercial taxes.

On the other hand, the emphasis on agriculture and the suppression of business is to demand the reduction of agricultural taxes.

The concept is deeply ingrained.

Guo Dan's statement is just the opposite, according to him, if you want to emphasize business and suppress agriculture, you must increase commercial taxes.

But it seems to make more sense!

If you pay more taxes, you will contribute more to the country, and the state should pay attention to it.

It can't be said that if you pay more and get less, then who is willing to pay taxes.

Spending money to be beaten, that's perverted.

Wang Xijue said: "They don't really want to increase commercial taxes, you say this is meaningless. ”

"It's not pointless."

Guo Dan shook his head and said: "Based on this theory, those big landlords enjoy the best privileges of the country, but they pay the least taxes and make the least contributions, which is unreasonable." As far as common sense is concerned, whoever pays the most taxes and contributes the most should be valued by the state, and this is understood by three-year-old children. ”

Wang Xijue and Chen Younian were a little cautious.

What are you doing?

Do businessmen have to be in charge of the rhythm?

Guo Dan spread his hands and said: "Since they want to enjoy themselves, and they are unwilling to pay taxes and contribute to the country, why does the country still take care of them, is this a bit ...... Hehe.

And we businessmen are very sensible, we get what we pay for, we are not unwilling to pay taxes, and we pay taxes, what can we get, if the court is willing to take care of our merchants, of course we businessmen are willing to pay more taxes, we will not be like them, everything is wanted, and nothing is willing to pay. ”

Chen Younian was slightly sweating when he heard this, you are going to turn things upside down, and said, "How can this work." ”

Guo Dan said: "That is to say, the imperial court is willing to take care of them, no matter how selfish they are, in this case, what is the point of reform?" There is no need to come to me, I am a businessman, in my opinion, you can get as much as you give, unlike the Buddha, after the left side of the face was beaten, he still stretched out his face. ”

Chen Younian was suddenly embarrassed and wanted to find a crack to get into.

Those powerful people only know how to take, but don't know how to give, and you are still happy, that is, you are born cheap.

Wang Xijue said: "Even if you are very right, but the reality is like this. ”

Guo smiled lightly: "But we businessmen are born like competition, we are willing to pay more taxes to the imperial court, to contribute to the country, but I hope that the imperial court can also give more care to our businessmen, in this way, we can solve the problem of increasing the emptiness of the treasury, and can reduce the burden of the people, it can be said that it kills two birds with one stone, and it is also in line with Your Majesty's intentions." ”

Chen Younian shook his head and said: "You think too simply, this is not something that can be solved with one sentence." ”

"But it's not complicated."

Guo smiled lightly: "In the past, no one dared to compete with them, and there was no way, but now we businessmen are trying to compete with them for favor, if they want to maintain their privileges, then contribute to the country and share the worries of Your Majesty." ”

Wang Xijue asked, "Aren't you afraid of their retaliation?" ”

Guo Dan said: "For the sake of the king's worries, I have nothing to fear, Your Majesty wants the treasury revenue to reduce the burden of the people, and I, Guo Dan, am willing to take the money out." ”

Wang Xijue asked again, "Then what do you want?" ”

Guo Dan said: "What we businessmen want is very simple, end government production, abolish labor labor, and leave everything to businessmen to produce, because as long as it is official production, it will inevitably breed corruption, which is sucking the blood of the country, but it is handed over to our businessmen to produce, and our businessmen also pay taxes to the state, and there is the privilege of exempting them from coal, salt and iron, which is contracted by the businessmen, and the highest price is obtained." ”