Li Zhiben also felt that this was right, but seeing that the eldest grandson Wuji was so excited, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised, and asked the eldest grandson Wuji with a smile: "Why did the Taiwei say this?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji smiled and said: "Your Majesty doesn't know, since ancient times, ordinary people have talked about the law, because they all feel that this law is used to punish them, so they dare not violate the law, this is the understanding of the law by the kings of the past dynasties." But the people have never supported the law, however, the fact is that the law is not used to punish the people, but is precisely used to protect the people, if I can get the support of the people, everyone works together, everyone abides by the law, then even if some evil people try to break the law, without the court to speak, the people will be the first to stand up against it, fear can only be suppressed for a while, but the support can last for a long time. ”

The eldest grandson, Wuji, was loyal and treacherous, but he still made very outstanding contributions to Tang Law, including the Yonghui Law written by him, which was the earliest legal code in Chinese history that dealt with the concept of private international law.

His words immediately raised Han Yi's suggestion to a deeper level.

Where did the law come from?

At this time, the law is mainly used to rule the people, it is used by the ruler to restrain the people, in fact, the ruler also hopes that the people will fear the law, so that no one will break the law, but if everyone supports the law, then that means everyone supports his rule, and no one will break the law.

Compared with the two, it is obvious that the latter is more clever.

"The captain is reasonable!"

Li Zhi nodded and smiled, expressed his approval, and said to the eldest grandson Wuji: "In this way, Taiwei also agrees with Han Yi's suggestion?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji shook his head and said: "The old minister just agrees with this, but if you want to talk about the whole thing, the old minister still feels that there is still a lack of consideration." ”

Li Zhi asked again: "What did the captain say?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Majesty." Han Yi's suggestion to establish this new government office is still based on the relaxation of the curfew, so we should not only look at whether the new government office should be established, but also see whether it is appropriate to relax the curfew, which is the main thing. According to Han Yi, the curfew will be relaxed. It's not a simple notice that can be relaxed, but also has to invest a lot of manpower and material resources, the old minister thinks that the imperial court also has to do what it can, after all, my Tang Dynasty has just recovered from the war, and the treasury is not very full. ”

Li Zhi nodded thoughtfully and said, "It's still the Taiwei who thinks about it more carefully." ”

When it comes to money, Li Zhi also has to be cautious, he just likes mature women more and is a royal sister. But as an emperor, Li Zhi is by no means a luxurious emperor, not like Tang Xuanzong, he is also relatively frugal, and the gifts given to the eldest grandson Wuji are all pulled out from between his teeth. He said to Han Yi again: "Han Yi, although what you said is not unreasonable, you have to do everything according to your ability." Of course, I hope that the people can live a good life, but the court may be powerless. ”

Han Yi bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty." Whether it is a merchant buying and selling, or a farmer farming, he must first invest before he can receive a return, and the same is true for this night market, the imperial court must invest first. in order to reap the rewards. ”

Li Zhi said: "I also know this, but the question is how to get this return?" ”

Han Yi said: "Naturally, it is a tax increase. ”

As soon as these words came out, Chu Suiliang immediately stood up and said: "This is not good, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, I have been advocating the way of governing the country with light taxes and light taxes. How can you increase taxes at will, if you arbitrarily levy taxes, it is tantamount to shaking the country's foundation, and then the world will be chaotic, this time I think that you are young, I will not care about you, if you dare to say such a bad thing in front of Your Majesty, I Chu Suiliang will not be the first to spare you. ”

In the early Tang Dynasty, the tax was not high, it was very low, all in order to promote the development of agriculture, and because the commerce in the early Tang Dynasty was almost all primitive, and the imperial court did not pay much attention to it, so there was no commercial tax and industrial tax, and no tea, wine, salt, and mines were taxed, that is, they paid some city rent, and the Song Dynasty was just the opposite, but everyone who made money had to be taxed. The officials of this period, when they heard about this tax increase, were very cautious, because the idea of light taxation has been deeply rooted, like Han Ying and Lai Ji, they are still suggesting that the imperial court reduce some more taxes.

Han Yi was not angry about this, and said with a smile: "The right servant shot misunderstood, the right servant shot said that it was a collection of harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes, killing chickens and taking eggs, and the lower official did not approve of it, but the tax that the lower official said was a reasonable tax that you and I wanted, which is not the same thing." ”

Li Zhi said: "Then you can tell me what is going on?" ”

Han Yi said: "Your Majesty has also been to Weichen's Taobao Market, and the people who do business there are some poor people, who are forced to make a living, so they come to Weichen's Taobao Market to try their luck, which is not easy." Out of conscience, out of benevolence, Wechen should not charge their rent, after all, their life is very poor, and it is not easy to make money, but Wechen still collects, because there is no free lunch in the world, if Wechen does not collect their rent, then Wechen This big market may not be able to open, which is even worse for them, on the other hand, if the big market is getting better and better, they will earn more and more, so they are also willing to pay rent. ”

Chu Suiliang said: "This is just your personal business, you collect rent, the people will take this matter for granted, but if the court increases taxes, the people will not think so, this cannot be generalized." ”

Han Yi said with a smile: "What the right servant said is true, but the reason is the same, if the night market can increase the income of the people by ten cents per month, and just let him hand over one penny, will the people really not be willing?"

Yu Zhining said with a smile: "This is really not necessarily, just what you say, everyone will nod in agreement, but when this money is really in your pocket, if you let them take it out, they will definitely be unwilling." ”

Han Yi couldn't help but glance at Yu Zhining, hey, it seems that this old guy understands psychology. said with a smile: "Although Zuo Servant Shot makes sense, I don't think so, because the imperial court is not unreasonable taxation, the imperial court has invested a lot of manpower and material resources to ensure that the night market can be opened smoothly, and at the same time it also protects the people's net worth and property, and brings livelihood to the people, the imperial court should collect corresponding returns, and it is also to collect taxes on the premise of ensuring the interests of the people, so as to ensure that the night market can operate normally, if the people are unwilling to pay taxes." That's okay, just close the night market, and it's your love and I want to do business. ”

Li Zhidao: "You mean that the imperial court will open this night market first, and then wait until the people make money, and then collect the corresponding taxes?" ”

Han Yi nodded and said, "That's right." After all, the night market was controlled by the imperial court, and it was also convenient to collect taxes. ”

Chu Suiliang said: "Even if you are right, it is based on the fact that people can make money with the night market, but what if they can't make money?" ”

Han Yi said very simply: "If the people can't make money, then I personally pay for the money spent by the imperial court for the night market." ”

This sentence made Chu Suiliang a little stupid, he argued more than a hundred times in this court, but no one had ever said such a thing.

can only be described in four words - Han Yi is rich and rich.

If it was other eight-rank petty officials who said this, the emperor would probably let someone pull him out and slap his mouth. You are obviously angry, but why are you angry with the prime minister, but Han Yi's words, the situation is different, everyone knows that Han Yi is now making money every day, and there is money, and it is more than enough to advance this money.

But how do you hear this. How do you feel naïve, you can't help but laugh when you do old things. The atmosphere was much more relaxed.

Cheng Yanjin said wahaha: "Good posterity, courageous, the old man supports you." ”

"Old Pitch."

The eldest grandson Wuji couldn't help but curse in a low voice.

Li Zhi also smiled and said, "Han Yi, you don't have any jokes, you have to think about it carefully." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice."

Han Yi gave up. Said: "But Weichen is confident, but there is a premise, that is, no one is messing with ghosts." ”

Li Zhi smiled and said: "The people sitting here are all my prime ministers of the Tang Dynasty, if they nod and agree, who would dare to interfere with it." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji smiled slightly. They are all accustomed to the tacit understanding of their monarchs and ministers, and said: "Since Han Yi is so sure, why don't you make it clear, when this tax will be levied, and when will the imperial court balance its revenues and expenditures, which is also good for the household department to say." ”

Han Yi said: "It can be levied after half a year, and if the tax is levied for one year, the court can recover the cost." ”

If you want to tell him something else, he will definitely not dare to respond so simply, but if it is said to do business, then he is still sure.

The eldest grandson Wuji nodded and was silent.

Li Zhi swept his eyes and asked, "I wonder if you Aiqing agree with the establishment of this new official office?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji was the first to speak: "The old minister thought he could give it a try. ”

He nodded, and the others naturally agreed.

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Secretary and supervisor, Han Yi, you hurry up and write a detailed piece of music and submit it." "After all, now that Changsun Chong is the head of Han Yi, how can I put him in, in fact, let Han Yi write.

"Wechen obeys."

"Wait."

Chu Suiliang suddenly stood up again and asked, "Your Majesty, once this new official office is established, where should it be placed?" ”

Li Zhi was stunned when he heard this.

A strange gaze suddenly flashed in Han Yi's eyes.

Cheng Yanjin said suddenly: "Do you still need to discuss this, it is naturally under the control of the Sixteen Wei Mansion." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji snorted, but did not make a sound.

When Chu Suiliang faced Cheng Biting Jin, of course he didn't dare to be like the eldest grandson Wuji, he scolded, rolled up his sleeves and did it, and said with a slight smile: "How can Lu Guogong say this?" ”

Cheng Yanjin said: "This new official office is to maintain law and order, and it is inevitable that the murderer will be arrested, and you literati can't do this, of course it has to be returned to the Sixteen Wei Mansion, or it will be handed over to the East Palace Six Rates." ”

Chu Suiliang said with a smile: "Lu Guogong don't forget, Fang Caike also said that soldiers are used to fight, not to deal with their own people, which is inappropriate." ”

Cheng Yanjin pointed at Chu Suiliang and said: "You are a tendon, can't you just change this, you say they are soldiers, they are, you say they are not, they are not, this is just under the management of the Sixteen Wei Mansion." ”

Chu Suiliang didn't care, waved his hand and said: "If this new official office was established for the purpose of fighting, then it should be under the control of the Sixteenth Guards, but just now, Han Yi said that the purpose of the establishment of this new official office is to protect the people according to law, which is the responsibility of the new official office, so it should be under the control of the Criminal Department." ”

"What a penal department." Cheng Biting Jin said: "Your criminal department knows how to interrogate prisoners, can you catch thieves?" ”

Chu Suiliang said with a smile: "Catching a thief is just a trivial matter, and ordinary officials can also catch thieves, but can the Sixteen Guards understand the law?" ”

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