"Virtuous son-in-law, virtuous son-in-law, sit down quickly!" Li Shimin saw Xia Hongsheng enter the study, so he hurriedly said, while speaking, he raised his hand and waved at Wang De, asking him to bring a chair, and then continued: "I have finished reading these two first drafts - what an amazement for me!" ”

Xia Hongsheng has been in Chang'an for almost ten days, and finally waited for Li Shimin to finish reading the first draft. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

was summoned to the palace by Li Shimin today, and looking at Li Shimin's reaction, it is estimated that he can succeed.

"The commercial law and tax system compiled by the virtuous son-in-law shocked me in my heart. If these commercial laws are implemented, the merchants of the world will inevitably prosper, and if they can be implemented according to this law, although the merchants will prosper, they will not exceed the control of the imperial court. And with the new tax system, the revenue of the government will inevitably increase significantly, and I can already predict it. Naturally, I finally understood why the virtuous son-in-law was so cautious. Once this tax law is implemented, even I and the empress, and all adult princes and emperors will have to pay taxes, not to mention those nobles and nobles. This move greatly harms its interests and will be blocked by its full force. ”

Xia Hongsheng nodded, and said, "Yes." Therefore, the son-in-law wanted to make a county order and make a name for himself in Jingyang County first. If there is really a case, it will not be implemented for the time being, and the son-in-law himself is willing to come out and receive this crime. In a county, the impact will not be too great. When there are benefits, the court and the people will taste the sweetness, and when the time comes, there will naturally be people who are willing to petition and be willing to do the same. When there are more such voices, there will be less resistance to implementation. ”

Li Shimin looked at the two first drafts in front of him, and said, "I can't wait to see the results of these two things. However, there is a problem. If the virtuous son-in-law implements this law in Jingyang, what if the landlords and rich people in Jingyang all run away from Jingyang? ”

"The son-in-law has already thought of several ways to keep them. Even if they are unwilling to pay their taxes, they will eventually choose to stay after weighing the pros and cons. Xia Hongsheng said.

"Oh?" Li Shimin asked curiously: "But what is the method?" ”

Xia Hongsheng replied: "Actually, it is enough to open up the quotient tightly. However, the son-in-law wants them to make a profit and firmly fix them in Jingyang, so he plans to help them get rich. There is nothing else in Jingyang, but this limestone is good and numerous. It just so happens that both the cement plant and the glass mill need to be expanded, and both of these things are sustainable outputs, and limestone is the main material. As a result, a large and continuous supply of limestone is required. The son-in-law can let the glass mill and the cement factory buy only limestone from Jingyang. In addition, there are large tracts of undeveloped land in Lingam and Gangnam provinces. Some of these lands are very fertile and good, but many are not suitable for farming. The son-in-law sent people to collect the local soil, and now there are some ways to improve it. Simply mix a certain amount of limestone per acre into the soil every year, and after a few years it will be ready for cultivation. These ways can make Jingyang's limestone marketable. The more merchants in Jingyang made a limestone business, the more they profited, the more reluctant they were to leave Jingyang, and naturally, the more taxes they paid. ”

Li Shimin listened to Xia Hongsheng's words, nodded, thought for a while, and said: "Tempting him with profit, this method is good." I can cooperate with the virtuous son-in-law, and if the virtuous son-in-law starts to implement it, I will order the household department to strictly investigate the relocation and prevent some people from leaving. Also, what the virtuous son-in-law said, is it really feasible to use limestone to improve the land of Lingnan Road and Jiangnan Road? ”

Xia Hongsheng nodded: "Yes, my son-in-law has studied the soil samples there, most of the soil is acidic, so it is not conducive to the growth of crops, but sour-loving tea leaves can grow very well." Whereas, limestone can reduce the acidity in its soil, making it plowable. ”

"Okay." Li Shimin nodded: "The virtuous son-in-law can implement the new commercial law and the new tax system as much as possible, and I will cooperate with the virtuous son-in-law as soon as necessary." ”

Xia Hongsheng perked up, and immediately said happily: "Son-in-law Xie father-in-law trusts!" ”

Li Shimin smiled, pointed to the two first drafts, and said, "The talent of the virtuous son-in-law really shocked me again. In these two first drafts, they are thorough and detailed, and they really correspond to all possible situations, and everything is in contrast. What a ......."

"My father-in-law praised it falsely. This is not the fault of the son-in-law alone. Xia Hongsheng shook his head and said with a smile: "When compiling the new commercial law and the new tax system, Mr. Ji Runze, the professor of commerce at the college, helped a lot. And also...... and His Majesty's niece, Youhime, also helped a lot. ”

"She?" Li Shimin frowned, and couldn't help asking, "How can she help?!" ”

"Yuhime is clever and scheming. After the son-in-law and Mr. Ji formulate the terms together, they will give them to Youji, so that Youji, as a businessman or noble, will try to find out the loopholes in these terms, and come up with all kinds of ways to exploit loopholes, and then the son-in-law and Mr. Ji will complete it, and then let her try to exploit the loopholes from the new law, and so on, the new law can be completed. ”

Li Shimin nodded suddenly.

Xia Hongsheng looked at Li Shimin, thought about it, and said cautiously: "Father-in-law, in the past few years, the son-in-law has lost so many thoughts, after all, she is your niece, and this time she has made great efforts in formulating the new law...... Locked in his son-in-law's house all day long, it's also pitiful. If Princess Changle knows...... I'm afraid I'm going to be sad too. ”

Li Shimin raised his eyes to look at Xia Hongsheng, staring at Xia Hongsheng's eyes, Xia Hongsheng's expression was calm, and there was no wave.

Suddenly, Li Shimin opened his mouth, but said: "If I am not mistaken, Wanji will be forty out of twenty this year!" ”

Xia Hongsheng nodded.

"Forget it, since this is the case, it is allowed to travel between Jingyang and Chang'an. Otherwise, no other places are allowed. And in Jingyang and Chang'an, no matter where she goes, you must arrange people around her, and you must not take her out of sight. ”

"Son-in-law obeys!" Xia Hongsheng bowed and saluted, and then asked: "Her Royal Highness the princess has always had questions about the identity of Youji, and asked a few times, but was confused by the son-in-law. It's just that in the future, if the son-in-law is still confused, I am afraid that the father-in-law will have a grudge against the son-in-law, and think that the son-in-law is doing something! The son-in-law wants to inform Her Royal Highness of the truth......"

"This ......" Li Shimin's brows furrowed again, he thought about it, and waved his hand a few times irritably: "You can do it yourself!" ”

"Father-in-law Xie!" Xia Hongsheng saluted again, and then said: "Then the little son-in-law will retire and return to Jingyang to prepare for the trial!" ”

Li Shimin nodded, and said: "These two first drafts, after you go back, you will have one copy transcribed to me." I will gather some trustworthy people to help you perfect this method. ”

"Yes!" Xia Hongsheng retired and left. (To be continued.) )