My Great Qin Cannot Die - Chapter 591

“Why does Your Majesty have to raise the status of merchants?”

Bi Yuan frowned. As a member of the nobility, he was naturally quite critical about this matter. Before that, the First Emperor had further loosened the ties to merchants.

“For the stability of the empire.”

Ying Zheng got up from his position and walked in front of Bi Yuan. He spoke earnestly and said, “Although the corvée and servitude in the empire have been reduced, it is undeniable that the burden of Qianshou is still very heavy, and all the finances of the empire come from farming.”

“This is unfair to the farmers, and it is not conducive to the prosperity and stability of the empire. I plan to loosen the ties to merchants one step, and then close the loop of the business tax, and then further reduce the taxation of the farmers.”

“For the sake of the empire, no matter how difficult this matter is, it must be done.”

Hearing this, Bi Yuan frowned and spoke to Ying Zheng, “Your Majesty, are you sure that the commercial tax can replace the agricultural tax to a certain extent and reduce the burden on the farmers?”

As a minister of the Great Qin Dynasty, Bi Yuan was not unaware of the heavy taxation of the current Great Qin Empire and the burden of the people of the world. He knew better that his interests were in line with the empire.

If it can reduce farmers’ taxes and make the empire more stable, even if he is from a noble family, some small benefits cannot be conceded.

“This is natural. I have conducted several simulations with Li Si, Cai Jiu, Cai Zhong and others, and they all agree that it is feasible. That’s why I will let you and the Tingwei’s Office cooperate to formulate detailed and strict laws. .”

With a solemn expression, Ying Zheng turned towards Bi Yuan and said, “Once the merchants rise up, it will not be without harm to the empire. All this needs to be guarded against by laws.”

“I hope that this time the Tingwei Mansion can take on such a heavy burden.”

Seeing that Ying Zheng’s attitude was so firm, Bi Yuan also knew that this matter had become a foregone conclusion, and he couldn’t help moving towards Ying Zheng, saying.

“Your Majesty, I will convene the officials of the Tingwei Mansion to start formulating laws on commerce, but I am not too familiar with business affairs. I also ask Your Majesty to send people from the Industry and Commerce Department to assist.”

For Bi Yuan, he doesn’t really care. The improvement of the status of merchants has been very effective over the years. The court has benefited, and it is impossible to stop in a short period of time.

In the last year alone, the Commercial Tax collected by the Office of the Historic Office of Zhisu Nei has reached 20% of the imperial court’s annual fiscal revenue.

Such a terrifying income has made the court and the public very excited, especially the end of the Great Qin Empire’s Mobei War, as well as the promotion of projects such as the Academy, all of which require huge amounts of money.

At this time, Ying Zheng wanted to promote business, and Bi Yuan could understand.

It’s just that this matter is of great importance, and Prime Minister Li Si has always been in charge of the revision of the laws of the Daqin Empire, and their Tingwei’s Office is only involved in it.

Now the first emperor has uncharacteristically handed over the legislative power and the right to amend to him, which makes Bi Yuan excited and worried.

The matter of the law is related to thousands of households, even to the foundation of the empire, and there cannot be the slightest omission.

……..

After Bi Yuan left, Ying Zheng’s expression suddenly became relaxed. He knew in his heart that with the ability of Daqin officials, he didn’t need to be distracted at all.

With the joint supervision of the Tingwei’s Office, the Industry and Commerce Office, the Internal Affairs Office, and the Taxation Office, this matter, although complicated, will definitely be completed within a year.

The reform of commerce is not a ground-breaking event like the land reform. What’s more, Li Si is extremely busy now, and he can’t bear it, so he puts all the pressure on Li Si.

It’s also a workout.

In the future, the Public Procuratorate Law will inevitably be completely separated, and the Tingwei House has a heavy responsibility. Daqin established the country according to the law and established the country by force. This is destined that Daqin cannot take other routes, but can only move towards the legal route.

He did not try other paths, but none of them worked.

………

“Your Majesty, the major government offices have sent the first five-year development strategy!” Zhao Gao placed the report on Ying Zheng’s head and said in a low voice.

“Um.”

Nodding slightly, Ying Zheng began to read.

The first five-year plan can only focus on a certain key point, not to make the empire undergo earth-shaking changes within five years. Ying Zheng knows that this is simply unrealistic.

The first step is to improve business, and the second step is to improve industry.

Of course, there is also education. Education is the foundation of everything. Only after the Daqin Academy is truly spread all over Daqin’s major counties and counties, after cultivating countless talents for the empire, and enlightening Qianshou, everything will become formal.

Ying Zheng knew in his heart that this was difficult.

He also needs to persist for a hundred years without wavering, at least in his life, he will not see it.

For seven days in a row, Ying Zheng did not meet the ministers. Since most of the state affairs were now handed over to the supervisor of the country and Fu Su, Ying Zheng also had a lot of time to analyze whether it was beneficial to Da Qin.

“Zhao Gao, an hour after the edict is passed, the court meeting will be held!” Putting down the Qin paper in his hand, Ying Zheng’s eyes showed a touch of excitement. He almost summed up the first five-year development plan of the Qin Empire.

“promise.”

Nodding in agreement, Zhao Gao turned and left.

……..

Zhangtai Palace.

An hour later, all the ministers had arrived. This time, the three princes and nine ministers of the Great Qin Empire and the top officials of the various government offices were all participating in the court meeting.

“My ministers and others pay tribute to Your Majesty, His Majesty is ten thousand years old, Daqin is ten thousand years old–!”

Seeing the ministers salute, Ying Zheng opened his mouth and said, “You don’t need to be too polite, all of you are seated. Today, I called you here for the first five-year development plan.”

“I wait, thank you, Your Majesty!”

When the ministers were seated, Li Si took the lead and said to Ying Zheng~www.mtlnovel.com~: “Your Majesty, the first five-year development plan. Step by step.”

“Um.”

Nodding his head, Ying Zheng turned towards Li Si and said, “Li Xiang said it very well. He talked about the strategy of the government office, and then discussed them one by one!”

“promise.”

Nodding in agreement, Li Si and Wang Wan looked at each other and said, “Your Majesty, after discussions with the government officials, the government officials believe that the first five-year plan should focus on these five items!”

“One is to promote Qin law. In the major counties and counties of Daqin, completing the perfect law popularization work will surely let the people of the country understand Qin law, and let them know that the laws of the empire exist to prevent crime, fight crime, and protect them. , so that the court and the opposition of the Great Qin Empire accept Qin law.”

“Let them consciously maintain the Qin law after understanding the role of the Qin law, so as to ensure the smooth flow of the court’s decrees and ensure that the Qin law becomes the foundation of the empire.”

“It can also ensure that the empire completely controls the countryside, reducing the annexation of land by local tyrants and aristocratic families, as well as the oppression of the leader of Qian.”