I clearly wanted to be a tyrant, but how did I become the greatest emperor of all time?

Those big tax evaders alone had to pay an additional 10 million taels of silver!

The national treasury was replenished with so much money in an instant that even Tang Xiaoren found it unbelievable!

Tang Ze said excitedly: "Sir! The documents reported by the counties are all here, a total of 12 million taels of silver! They have been delivered to the Ministry of Revenue's warehouse one after another."

"In addition to silver, we also captured hundreds of smugglers from Beimang."

"What a great joy!"

Twelve million taels, the imperial court can spend this year's end in prosperity!

This money was seized and paid legally and reasonably!

Tang Ze paced excitedly.

With money, Tang Xiaoren's position as Prime Minister will be more secure!

Minister Kang of the Ministry of Revenue also learned the exact number from his subordinates.

He rushed all the way into the Cabinet.

"Sir! You are truly the living God of Wealth!"

"Master Kang, it's just a few silver coins, there's no need to get excited."

"Master Prime Minister! How could you know the hardships we in the Ministry of Revenue have endured?"

When Minister Kang saw the huge pile of silver, he was even more excited than Tang Xiaoren.

These days, the toughest job is working in the Ministry of Revenue.

There are many places to spend money, but rats can be raised in the warehouse.

It is true that even a good cook cannot cook without rice!

The Ministry of Revenue was unable to come up with the one million taels of silver needed to resettle the remaining soldiers.

There are now an extra 12 million taels of silver in the warehouse!

It can be said that it is like a blessing after a long drought!

Minister Kang even wanted to kowtow to Tang Xiaoren!

Tang Xiaoren immediately said: "I dare not take credit for this, this is all thanks to the wise emperor!"

Tang Xiaoren sighed softly: "I have been an official for so long, but compared with Your Majesty, I am far behind!"

"I am just following your majesty's ideas. The current results are all thanks to your majesty!"

Lord Kang asked doubtfully, "Sir, didn't you handle this matter all by yourself? Did His Majesty give instructions?"

Tang Xiaoren nodded and said, "Your Majesty is a man of foresight and a wise ruler for generations to come!"

Minister Kang was a close friend of Tang Xiaoren, so Tang Xiaoren patiently explained:

"It all starts from the last meeting in front of the palace."

Minister Kang became more and more confused: "A meeting in front of the palace?"

"During the meeting to resettle the remaining soldiers, His Majesty proposed to send the remaining soldiers from the northern border to serve as officials in the counties."

"Lord Kang was the most opposed at that time."

Minister Kang said with shame: "The Ministry of Revenue was too poor at the time, and I could do nothing about it."

Tang Xiaoren continued, "It was only later that I realized your majesty's far-reaching intentions."

“If we impose a direct business tax, who will enforce it?”

"You and I have also been local officials. Those who dare to smuggle are all local nobles."

"Even ordinary county magistrates may not be able to deal with these powerful families."

“If a mutiny breaks out, then the commercial tax will certainly not be enforced.”

“But this time, it went very smoothly!”

"Why is it so smooth? It's all thanks to your majesty's plan!"

"The retired wounded soldiers are mortal enemies of the Northern Mang, so they will certainly not be bribed by the local nobles!"

"I will even hate those who collude with Beimang very much!"

"Let them deal with these people, they will naturally be very active. With their help, the county magistrate can collect the tax silver without causing a mutiny!"

"Your Majesty considered the issue of levying commercial taxes at that time!"

"Killing two birds with one stone, farsighted!"

After listening to Tang Xiaoren's explanation, Minister Kang was also stunned.

This is the mind of an emperor!

No wonder Tang Xiaoren could become the Prime Minister!

How could someone figure out such profound imperial intentions?

At the same time, Minister Kang got goose bumps all over his body.

Your Majesty is so cunning and resourceful, you are truly a wise ruler!

Minister Kang was suddenly filled with awe for Li Tian!

Tang Xiaoren pulled Shangshu Kang and said, "You came at the right time. Let's write a memorial together to report the good news to His Majesty!"

……

Li Tian leaned on the queen's soft couch.

Looking at Tang Hanxue carefully reviewing memorials, he had an illusion.

The Queen seems to have a stronger aura of a strong woman.

Every time Tang Hanxue encountered a complicated memorial, he would stop writing and think for a while.

The way she frowned frightened the palace maids around her.

But Li Tian quite likes her like this.

Especially comparing her current appearance with her shy look at night made Li Tian even more excited.

But a piece of bad news has already reached the palace.

Little Weizi held up the urgent report from the cabinet and walked quickly into the bedroom.

"Your Majesty, Lord Tang from the Cabinet has submitted an urgent report!"

Li Tian waved his hand and said, "Let the Queen see it first."

So Xiao Weizi presented the memorial to Tang Hanxue.

Tang Hanxue couldn't help but smile.

At first she was not quite used to it, as it was not expected that a daughter would review her father's memorials.

She asked to avoid suspicion several times, but Li Tian disagreed.

Tang Hanxue also got used to it.

But when she opened the memorial, even the calm Tang Hanxue was surprised.

"Queen, is there something important?"

Li Tian also became curious.

Could it be that something happened in the court?

That would be great!

It can continue to ruin the country's destiny!

Unexpectedly, Tang Hanxue held up the memorial and said to Li Tian: "Your Majesty, congratulations!"

"Oh? Where does joy come from?"

"The Ministry of Revenue has just received 12 million taels of silver sent to Beijing from various counties in the northern border!"

"what?"

"This is all the back taxes paid for the business tax!"

"Why are there so many?"

The queen handed the memorial to Li Tian.

Li Tian quickly browsed through it.

How did you do it?

Tang Xiaoren detailed how he was inspired by Li Tian's suggestions.

How to arrange personnel and then gradually levy commercial taxes.

Father-in-law, you cheated me!

Li Tian held his forehead helplessly, he just simply wanted to ruin the country's destiny.

How did Tang Xiaoren come up with such a big drama?

And how did it happen?

Twelve million taels of silver were collected in one go!

There are just too many!

Wait, there's suddenly this extra money.

Could it be...

Sure enough, the next second the system prompts:

[The Ministry of Revenue’s financial shortage has been resolved, Great Zhou’s national fortune: +2000 points! ]

[Border security risks resolved, Great Zhou national fortune: +2000 points! ]

No!

This system is wrong!

It wasn't me who did this, how could this happen?

Seeing the national fortune suddenly increase by 4000 points, Li Tian looked up at the sky in silence.

After working for a whole month, we only ruined 7000 points of national fortune.

This time the price increased by 4000!

It's like half a month's work wasted.

Li Tian felt like crying but had no tears.

After reading Tang Xiaoren's heartfelt praises, Li Tian patted his head.

Headache.

Seeing that her husband remained calm upon hearing the good news, Tang Hanxue admired him even more.

She didn't understand Li Tian's policy at first.

But after reading this memorial, she finally understood everything.

It’s really high!

Without leaving any trace, advance step by step, and close the net decisively!

Catch those powerful families off guard!

And his father Tang Xiaoren's methods were also very clever.

Be quiet and proceed step by step.

They are all great!

Tang Hanxue admired Li Tian more and more.

This is my husband, the present emperor!

It seems that His Majesty had already anticipated this result, otherwise why would he be so calm.

Li Tian could only comfort himself that it was just a coincidence.

I'm just a little unlucky.