Time travel, sell Tang poems at the beginning

Huangfu Gongcheng nodded with relief, "Okay! Since the three pavilion elders have agreed, let's pilot it in Fengyang City as soon as possible, and then promote it nationwide if feasible."

"Lin Feng, for the four major families' banks, your suggestion of opening Dayan Bank is very good. However, in addition to the banks, the four major families also own a large amount of land and countless shops. Do you have any good ideas for this?"

"Your Majesty, we can formulate a new land tax system for land, stipulating that taxes should be paid based on the amount of land owned."

"The four major families have more land, so they will naturally pay more taxes. The common people have less land, so they will pay less taxes."

"Once the new land tax system is implemented, it will not only effectively reduce the burden on ordinary people, but also obtain more tax revenue from those big landowners."

Huangfu Gongcheng nodded thoughtfully, "Lin Feng's method is indeed feasible. Do the three pavilion elders have any objections to this method?"

"Your Majesty, the land taxation system was decreed by Emperor Taizu. Taxes are paid based on the population. I'm afraid that any rash changes will affect the interests of the majority of landowners. Your Majesty, please consider it in the long term and never act too hastily." University Scholar Meng Xian said politely.

"My minister agrees!"

After Meng Xianli finished speaking, Cheng Wuwei and Dai Qian immediately echoed his words.

Of course Huangfu Gongcheng knew that Lin Feng's method was good, but if he really wanted to reform, it would be difficult, and he might not even be able to pass the court meeting.

The landlords were the ruling class of Dayan. Even if Huangfu succeeded in enforcing it, the imperial edict would not be able to leave Fengyang City. Once the landlords from all over the country came out to cause trouble, the consequences would be disastrous.

Thinking of this, Huangfu Gongcheng had no choice but to compromise and nodded immediately, "The land tax system is related to the country's foundation. This matter can be discussed later."

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

As expected, Lin Feng had already anticipated the attitude of Huangfu Gongcheng and the three cabinet ministers in reforming the tax system.

Dayan is a feudal society, the emperor is the largest landowner, and all civil and military officials are also big landowners. It is normal that Lin Feng's tax system has not been adopted.

Lin Feng just wanted to do something practical for the people of Dayan. As for whether Huangfu would adopt it or not, he couldn't control it.

Reformists in Chinese history often did not end well, and Lin Feng did not want to be a radical reformer.

"Lin Feng, do you have any good ideas for the shops of the four major families all over the world?"

"Your Majesty, this is a simple business tax."

As soon as Lin Feng said this, Huangfu Gongcheng and the three pavilion elders all looked at Lin Feng, "Collect business tax?"

Lin Feng nodded, "Yes, it's just a business tax."

"Your Majesty, you also saw the auction just now. The four major families alone bought one-third of the glass wares, and the remaining two-thirds of the merchants bought half. This shows that the most important people in Dayan Those who have money are businessmen, followed by officials."

"Farmers are the poorest among those who work in agriculture, industry, and commerce. They are not even qualified to participate in auctions. Even so, farmers still have to pay taxes to the court. It is natural for businessmen to pay taxes if they are so wealthy."

Huangfu Gongcheng nodded, "Lin Feng's words are reasonable. Businessmen should indeed pay taxes. What do the three pavilion elders think?"

"Your Majesty, I think that the Marquis of Jiangling's method of collecting commercial taxes is feasible. Merchants are also citizens of Yan and have the obligation to pay taxes." Meng Xian, a great scholar, said politely.

General Cheng Wuwei also bowed his hand, "Your Majesty, I also agree to collect commercial taxes."

"Your Majesty, in today's society, the status of businessmen in agriculture, industry and commerce is low. This is because businessmen are not engaged in production and have no contribution to the court. Once the court collects business taxes, the businessmen will have contributed to the court. In this way, the status of businessmen Do we need to improve too?" Dai Qian, the censor doctor asked.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Dai Ge is very worried. Since the imperial court has levied taxes on merchants, it should correspondingly improve the social status of merchants." Lin Feng said.

Huangfu Gongcheng nodded, "Lin Feng, do you have any good suggestions for improving the social status of businessmen?"

"Your Majesty, I think it is a good idea to allow businessmen to participate in the imperial examination. Businessmen will not refuse to pay taxes if they have an official career. The court will increase tax revenue and gain talents. This is a win-win situation."

"Hahaha……"

"The Marquis of Jiangling is truly worthy of being a sage in this world. A Dayan bank and a commercial tax collection are all strategies that benefit the country and the people. On behalf of the people of Dayan, I thank you."

Lin Feng quickly raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty is overly complimentary. This is what I should do."

"Sun Ban!"

"The old slave is here!"

"Inform me of my will, ring the bell three times, and come to court early tomorrow morning."

"Old slave obeys!"

Huangfu Gongcheng looked at Lin Feng, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he became. This kid has so many tricks up his sleeve. I don't know how his head grew. No wonder even Liuli can make it.

"Lin Feng, tomorrow's morning meeting will mainly discuss the matter of Dayan Bank and the collection of commercial taxes. You should be well prepared. I will leave the task of convincing the civil and military officials to you."

"Sir, obey the order!"

Forget it, in order to issue banknotes in Dayan as soon as possible, I have to work hard.

At this moment, the commander of the Royal Forest Army hurriedly walked in and said, "Your Majesty, the total of 32.5 million taels of silver obtained from the auction is outside. Please take a look at it in person."

Huangfu Gongcheng's face lit up with joy, "Four dear friends, come with me to go out and have a look!"

Lin Feng walked out of the attic and saw more than a hundred large wooden boxes neatly placed in the open space of the auction venue.

"Open the wooden box."

"Yes, Commander!"

Shen Yan gave an order, and the Royal Guards guarding the wooden box immediately opened the wooden box. More than a hundred boxes of silver immediately appeared in front of everyone. The visual impact was better than the piles of RMB among the richest men in Xihong City. The feeling is even more shocking.

"Your Majesty, all the silver notes in this box come from the banks of the four major families, totaling 11.5 million taels of silver. The gold in these four wooden boxes totals 800,000 taels, totaling 8 million taels of silver. In addition, here There are a total of one hundred and thirty boxes of silver, each box worth one hundred thousand taels, totaling thirteen million taels.”

Huangfu Gongcheng nodded with satisfaction, then looked back at Lin Feng behind him, "Lin Feng, according to what we have discussed in advance, we will divide the gold and silver into 40-60, and I will let you choose first."

Lin Feng was very excited and immediately waved to the four bad friends and Miyahara. The five people understood and immediately walked towards Lin Feng.

"I pay my respects to your Majesty, and to all your lords."

Huangfu Gongcheng looked at the five of them and said slowly: "Since the four of you are Lin Feng's brothers, then follow Marquis Jiangling and work well. I will not treat you badly."

When the four injured friends heard this, they all raised their hands and said, "My lord, I obey the order!"

"Young General Gong, I leave the safety of Marquis Jiangling to you. If you don't have enough manpower, just ask Commander Shen for it."

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will protect the Marquis of Jiangling to the death."

At this time, Lin Feng couldn't hold it any longer, "Your Majesty, I will choose first."

Huangfu Gongcheng stretched out his hand with a smile on his face, indicating to Lin Feng to choose as he pleased.

"Two boxes of gold and forty boxes of silver. The remaining four million taels will be taken in silver notes. Yu Qiang, you lead the guards to take the gold and silver back to the warehouse of the Marquis Mansion."

"Yes, my lord!"

Yu Qiang immediately led his guards and began to carry the gold and silver. Lin Feng also took four million taels of silver notes from the wooden box, a total of four hundred silver notes of 10,000 taels each, and handed them over to the four injured friends. .

Of course the four losers understood what Lin Feng meant, and they divided the banknotes equally on the spot.