I was a gentleman in ancient times

Only now can I really relax, and political affairs are basically on the right track.Previously, Wei Su proposed to let people in the court listen to the voices of the people outside, so that the people can put forward any good opinions and suggestions.

At the beginning, no one responded at all. The people only cared about whether they could have enough food and clothing, so how could they have time to care about other things?Ask them to make any suggestions, is this something that ordinary people can frighten?Do you still want my life?

The court ministers had expected this, Wei Su is still young after all.Look, the things proposed are pure nonsense. Which common people dare to point fingers at the affairs of the government?

Although everyone in the court did not dare to object too much, they were almost secretly watching Wei Su's jokes, just waiting for Wei Su to make a fool of himself.

Prince Xu was also a little worried about this, and one day deliberately kept Wei Su behind after the court dispersed.

"Wei Xiangguo, the decree you proposed has been going on for so long now, but it has not been effective at all. Xiangguo, do you think it is necessary to change it?"

The decree issued cannot be completed in the first time, which will also affect Wei Su.After all, this is Wei Su's first government decree when he came to Qin Dynasty. If it is really difficult to implement, it may damage his reputation.

Wei Su shook his head and said with a smile: "This is just the beginning, besides, changing the order from day to day is the most taboo thing for an official. If it is really changed, will the court's reputation in the hearts of the people be lost?"

Wei Su's words made sense, Wang Zixu nodded.But now that he can't advance or retreat, will it be a joke if it spreads out?Now, Wang Zixu really has no choice.

"Then what should we do?" Wang Zixu frowned, he really couldn't think of any good solution.

Wei Su, on the other hand, smiled casually, "There must be a way for a car to reach the mountain, and the boat will naturally go straight when it reaches the bridge. Wang Zixu doesn't need to think too much. When the time comes, maybe there will be a different turning point."

Hearing Wei Su's words, Wang Zixu stared at him intently, and asked with some doubts: "Sir, don't you already have a way to deal with it?"

Wei Su smiled and nodded, "Let's just watch, it won't take long, and it will be effective if you think about it."

Effective?Wang Zixu's eyes widened, as if he didn't believe it.But since Wei Xiangguo had said that, he didn't have much to say. Although he was curious, it was really hard to ask more questions at this time, so he could only wait and see.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for a report to be sent from the local area. A large stack was piled up, and it was full of opinions from the common people, merchants, craftsmen, and other walks of life.

All the ministers were dumbfounded. When they opened it, it was quite comprehensive.

Some merchants pointed out that there are too few official houses and post stations along the way, and the distance between them is not properly arranged.Some farmers said that the government promised to build reservoirs and repair canals. Why has there been no movement?Some people directly questioned why he had to be [-] years old to participate in the training, and his family was only one year away, why didn't he let him go?

In addition to the shortcomings of these parents, there are still many opinions worth listening to.

Wei Su found one of them, and read it in public: "Someone suggested that people who sell goods into the city should pay the same tax regardless of the quantity of goods. This is too unfair. It is suggested that the tax should be paid according to the quantity of the goods. "

Wei Su glanced at the ministers, "Have you ever thought about or paid attention to this matter? Do you think such a suggestion is good or not?"

The ministers were silent, you looked at me and I looked at you, not knowing how to answer.

To be honest, they really didn't think about such a small thing like sesame seeds. People went to the city to pay taxes. This was something Qin had since the founding of the country.This rule has been followed for hundreds of years, and no one has ever thought that paying taxes like this is fair or unfair.

Cheng Hui stood up, stroked his beard and said, "It sounds really unfair, but it's always been like this. This..."

Wei Su had a half-smile, "Master Cheng thinks you have to follow the old system even if it's unreasonable?"

Cheng Hui blushed and was a little embarrassed. What he was thinking about was just such a trivial matter, and there was really no need to control it.It's been so long, why bother?If you really want to change it, it will take a lot of time and manpower.How to define the distinction between high and low goods alone?How to classify?

I have to say that everyone in the room had the same idea as Cheng Hui. This kind of thing is really troublesome. Is it necessary?

Wei Su glanced around, seeing the disapproval on everyone's faces, he already knew what they were thinking.He sneered, "You are afraid of trouble, so you want to follow the old system. But have you ever thought about it? The old things are no longer in line with the status quo. If you don't change them, your hands will be tied, and even the development of the country will be affected."

Someone retorted: "Master Xiangguo, don't be alarmist. Hasn't this kind of trivial matter always been like this? I haven't heard that there is any major problem. As for the influence that Mr. Xiangguo said, the veteran thinks that it has nothing to do with it."

Everyone nodded in agreement, "Exactly, Mr. Xiangguo has time to think about such trivial matters, why not think about developing Qin's army, which is the most important thing."

Instead of getting all these things, it's better to think about something more realistic.

Wang Zixu frowns, what is this?

Being questioned, Wei Su was not in a hurry, and shook his head, "Short-sighted people, you can't just look in front of you."

As soon as these words came out, all the people glared at each other. They had heard that Wei Su was a rebellious person before, but now it seems that he is indeed so.Look, look, what is he talking about?Didn't he scold everyone present?

Cheng Hui's face was a little ugly, but he had a good self-cultivation anyway.He calmly asked: "Lord Xiangguo, I don't know if you have any good ideas, why don't you tell us and let's listen together?"

Wei Su still had a smile on his face, and didn't take the irony in Cheng Hui's words seriously.He said: "Everyone, don't think this is just a trivial matter. I think it is a major issue related to the people's livelihood. Think about it, hundreds of years ago, when the Qin State was first established, nothing developed. Of course, it can't be compared with now."

Even so, Wei Su still didn't get to the point, everyone thought.

But Wei Su continued to say: "Qin country has developed step by step, and many of the old rules in the past are not applicable now. How many merchants came from the Qin country in the past, but now? Have you investigated the data?"

"This..." Cheng Hui frowned and thought about it. Indeed, since King Qin Zhan succeeded to the throne, there have been many more merchants in the capital of King Qin.

Emerging things like tea, paper, ink, pens and inkstones are slowly emerging, and the nobles are all scrambling to buy them.The products of other vassal states gradually increased in Qin State, and now they can be seen everywhere.

And Qin's unique tea, wool products, and sheepskins were also sold by merchants to other vassal states.They didn't notice it before, but now that Wei Su mentioned this, they realized that the facts were exactly what Wei Su said.

In fact, all of this has nothing to do with Wei Su. At the beginning of Qin Zhan's succession to the throne, he ordered Xie and Tao's family to go to Qin State to bring merchants from all over the country to Qin State.Just to stimulate the economy of the Qin State, otherwise, what room would the stagnant Qin State have for development?

Fortunately, the Xie family's Tao family is almost the vane of the world's merchants. Whenever the Xie family's Tao family makes a move, these merchants will follow.Of course, they are not at a disadvantage. Although the tea in Sichuan is almost monopolized by the Xie family, the Xie family knows the rules anyway, and they can get a lot of money if they loosen their hands casually.

Besides, things like fur from the frontier of Qin are still very popular in other places.In the past two years, the Tao family has produced something called a woolen blanket in the outskirts.This is a good thing, it is soft to the touch and can keep warm, and it is also very popular among dignitaries when it is sold.

It is precisely because of the sweetness that it has been passed on, so more and more merchants came to Qin.

Wei Su continued: "You may not know the clear data, but I have someone prepare a statistical copy here, you can take a look."

Wei Su took out a piece of paper, and handed it to the prince Xu above him with both hands.

Although Wang Zixu was puzzled in his heart, he didn't show it on his face. He took it and opened it to look.Everyone was staring at Wang Zixu, and they became more and more surprised to see the change in his indifferent expression at the beginning.

Everyone was puzzled, but they also wanted to see what was so surprising about the data that Wei Su presented.

After Wang Zixu finished reading it, he sent it down for circulation.Cheng Hui took it, looking at ten lines at a glance, but later had to ponder over and over again, and finally frowned.

Fortunately, this data is not too much, and it is all summarized.Everyone didn't seem to be bothering, and they quickly passed it in everyone's hands.

Wei Su waited for the last person to finish reading, and then said with a smile: "I believe everyone will understand after reading it, right? This data is the comparison of merchant transactions in the past two years with previous years. It includes the goods shipped to Qin and the goods shipped out. It can be seen that the trading volume of the goods has increased hundreds of times compared to when the former king was there. This is just the beginning. Think about it, if this situation continues, there will be even more goods coming and going. Countless."

Everyone whispered, Wang Zixu nodded in surprise and said: "Indeed, I didn't notice it too much before, I really didn't expect such a big change."

Before Wei Su finished speaking, he pressed his hands down to signal everyone to calm down and continue listening to him. "That's why I say that the previous stereotypes are not suitable for the current situation, and appropriate changes should be made."

Cheng Hui softened his tone now, "Master Xiangguo is right, but I don't know how to change it."

Wei Su walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, seeming to be thinking, "Actually, the advice I read to you just now is very good. We no longer pay the same tax no matter how high or low the goods are. But for all goods that come to Qin, we will pay the same tax." You can estimate its value, and collect taxes and fees based on [-]% to [-]% of the market value of the goods, let me call him commercial tax."

"Hiss!" Everyone gasped, following Wei Su's words.For precious goods like tea, taxes and fees are charged according to its value, so how much should you pay!

Thinking of this, Wang Ming was already excited, even his beard couldn't stop turning up.He is in charge of taxation, so he has the most say, "Master Xiangguo is serious? If it is based on the value of the goods themselves, [-] to [-]% of the tax revenue is quite impressive. It can increase the treasury a lot. This time, my lord Sending troops to fight against the barbarians, people eating horses and chewing horses, which one does not need money? This is just right, and it just solves the urgent need."

He was so impatient that he almost dragged Wei Su's hand to finish the matter immediately.

Cheng Hui coughed responsibly, reminding Wang Ming that this is still above the court and not to act recklessly, so that Wang Ming restrained his impulse.

Cheng Hui glared at his old friend, and then he cupped his hands and said to Wei Su: "Wei Xiangguo's words are very reasonable, but we suddenly raised the tax rate of merchants to such a high level, can they agree? Other vassal states also I don’t see anyone collecting taxes in this way, merchants are profit-seekers, if they are offended, they will no longer come to Qin, what will happen then?”

When these people came to Qin State, at least they could collect some goods tax for entering the city.But if they don't come anymore, wouldn't even the current taxes and fees be guaranteed?

Wei Su stretched out a finger and shook it, and said with a smile: "Master Cheng also said that merchants value profits. As long as they can earn enough profits from our Qin country's goods, I don't believe they can give up. I forget them." Even if you pay the commercial tax, you still earn a lot.”

Hearing what Wei Su said, all the ministers were obviously relieved. In this way, the future can be expected.

Wang Zixu has already made a final decision, "Let's all discuss this matter and come up with a regulation, so that this prince can report to the king."