Chapter 37: The First Emperor's Domineering
Xianyang Palace, Qilin Palace!
Qin Shihuang sat on his dragon throne and looked down at the officials in the hall from a high place.
As always, there were constant quarrels, mainly focusing on the abolition of the Great Wall of Fusu.
"Your Majesty, the private abolition of corvee service by Mr. Fusu is a violation of national laws. If it is not severely punished, it will not be enough to shock the world!"
"Your Majesty, because of the actions of Prince Fusu, the corvee service in Afang Palace and Mount Li are already causing trouble. I hope Your Majesty will decide!"
"Report to Your Majesty, Mr. Fusu relies on money and openly invites fame, and there are many rumors in the world that His Majesty is tyrannical, and this move is really detrimental to the power of heaven!"
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The person who openly impeached Fusu, you say everything you say, and you talk about it around a few points!
First, the Qin Dynasty ruled the country according to law, and the young master of Fusu privately abolished the Great Wall corvee, which violated the national law!
Secondly, Mr. Fusu made this move a reputation for benevolence, but he made the world say that Your Majesty was tyrannical, which violated the power of heaven!
Third, naturally, the corvee workers in other places are causing trouble, and these responsibilities should be left to Mr. Fusu.
These impeachers are justified and evidence-based, and there is no way to refute!
"The young master's actions are indeed kindness. As for the other corvee workers, they are actually jealous. I hope Your Majesty will severely punish corvee workers for causing trouble!"
"Yes, I punish Mr. Fusu just for the sake of others' jealousy? In this way, how can anyone in the world dare to do such a kind act again? Please give your Majesty a clear example!"
Of course, there are still many people in the court who expressed their support for Fusu.
This is not the first time both sides argue!
Before, watching the quarrel between the two sides, Qin Shihuang felt irritable.
But today, I had a certain plan in my heart, and the old god was sitting there, like a bystander, with a calm expression and no words.
"alright!"
Seeing that the quarrel between the two sides was almost over, Qin Shihuang finally spoke.
As Qin Shihuang spoke, the two sides who were quarreling in the hall immediately stopped.
"About the abolition of the Great Wall corvee, half a month ago, Fusu had written a letter to request an imperial edict. If he could afford it, he would make his decision on his own! Are you pursuing Fusu's illegal responsibilities? Do you want to pursue my responsibility?"
Qin Shihuang's voice was calm and he glanced at all the officials present.
"I dare not!" Hearing this, the minister who had just shouted that Fusu had violated the national law immediately knelt on the ground.
Mr. Fusu has ever come to write to His Majesty?
The emperor said that he had been here, so he naturally had been here.
Even if I haven't been here, no one dares to question it!
Although Qin's laws are strict, the imperial power is majestic, and it is impossible for His Majesty to punish him.
Since His Majesty the Emperor spoke and took the blame for Mr. Fusu's violation of the national law on himself, who can say what?
After a moment of silence, Qin Shihuang followed and said, "As for me, I have been talking about tyranny? Over the years, this remark has been constantly extinguished and I have been strictly investigated!"
These words were said by some officials.
Your Majesty said this. Over the years, rumors of the First Emperor's tyranny have continued to disappear. The more important thing is that the remnants of the six kingdoms are secretly spread. However, with the matter of Mr. Fusu this time, these people just want to use Mr. Fusu as a knife!
"Finally, as for the corvee workers causing trouble..."
Qin Shihuang said this and paused slightly, then said: "It's June day, and the heat is unbearable. From now on, the rest at noon will be extended by one hour. For a sufficient amount of Fusu pulley sets, add 20% of the daily diet!"
"If anyone makes trouble again, behead!"
The last word "博" exit, and hundreds of officials in the Qilin Hall bowed their heads and dared not say anything more!
As Qin Shihuang settled the matter, all the people who were hiding in the court understood that His Majesty was favoring Mr. Fusu.
Since Your Majesty has expressed his attitude so clearly, if you dare to say anything more, you will be against Your Majesty!
"but……"
Having said this, Qin Shihuang suddenly changed his mind and said, "Because of Fusu's actions, these things happened. If they were not punished, it would be unreasonable. I ordered Fusu to write a letter to reflect on himself!"
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"My minister Tan Min, I have met the young master!" Wei Min, the governor of Shangjun County, bowed and shouted.
Among the thirty-six counties of the Qin Dynasty, the county magistrates naturally command a county!
Generally, many civil affairs such as people's livelihood are assisted by the county magistrate! Martial affairs are naturally controlled by the county magistrate!
The county magistrate had met Fusu before because of apologizing for the thorns. This time, the county magistrate came to Fusu and was naturally cautious.
"Please sit down!" Fusu sat down by himself, drank a glass of iced watermelon juice first, and said.
"Thank you, young master!" He still looked nervous and sat down halfway. Someone next to him brought a glass of iced juice.
"I asked the county magistrate here today to discuss the tax issue in the Yumen Pass Market..." Fusu spoke without a roundabout way.
"I understand that I dare not accept the commercial taxes at Yumen Pass!" Before Fusu finished speaking, Tan Min immediately took the initiative to express his opinion.
"This is not what I mean!"
Fusu interrupted Tan Min and then said, "I have some understanding of Shanglu, and I think some things are not reasonable!"
"First, the weight of commercial taxes is three taxes and one. Such a heavy commercial tax will greatly damage the activity of merchants. Therefore, my Yumenguan commercial market will be slightly relaxed, and one tax will be one!"
"Secondly, regardless of whether the transaction is made or not, taxes will be collected in advance based on the valuation of the goods. This is not reasonable. My Yumenguan Market will be subject to the transaction amount!"
"Third, such as grain, beef, mutton, ground frost, etc., are necessary for the majority of Guizhou people to live. The taxes should not be too high, while the wine industry, makeup mirrors, etc. can increase the proportion as appropriate."
"For specific matters, I have drafted a document. After the county magistrate returns, he will write a notice as appropriate and post it in the market!"
"Yes, I will follow the instructions of the young master!" Tan Min replied respectfully with both hands, holding the silk handed over by Fusu.
After leaving the shopping mall, he got on the carriage back to Shangjun. Looking at some tax standards on silk, Tan Min smiled bitterly in his heart.
What the young master said today is that these tax ratios and strategies are so friendly to merchants!
Three taxes and one has become ten taxes and one!
Also, taxation based on goods becomes a transaction before taxation is collected?
There are many other strategies.
Judging from this strategy, the tax revenue of Yumenguan Market will not be much money at all!
Seeing the end, Tan Min shook her head helplessly.
However, this market is the property of Fusu Gongzi, and I didn't expect to collect taxes. Thinking about it this way, I felt a little better.
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"Young Master..."
After inspecting the market, when he returned to the military camp, Jia Xianfeng next to him seemed to be in a position to speak but stopped.
"If you have something to do, tell me!" Fusu glanced at Jia Xianfeng.
After hesitating a little, Jia Xianfeng reminded carefully: "As the eldest son of the Qin Dynasty, his identity is naturally noble, but he has no position. Is it inappropriate to modify the business rules in this way?"
"Young Master, I have even abolished the corvee service. What is this matter?" Fusu said indifferently when he heard this.
Yes, if Qin Dada had the power to accept even the abolition of corvee labor, this trivial matter would be nothing.
If Qin Dada was furious, he would be punished mainly for the issue of corvee labor. As for the business laws of the market, it would be just a nod.
"In addition, if this business is undertook, the tax revenue will be richer than the original business rules. Are you trusting?" Fusu continued to ask again after the conversation changed.
"How is this possible?" Jia Xianfeng asked in surprise after hearing this.
"You can understand it slowly. If you can really understand it thoroughly, you can coordinate all my business." With a smile, Fusu did not explain much.
Back at the military camp, Fusu headed straight for the kitchen.
Today, Meng Tian was waiting in the kitchen in advance.
"Young Master, Your Majesty has returned with a letter. I will order you to write a letter to reflect on yourself!"
Chapter completed!