Everyone thought for a moment and seemed to understand, but they also understood completely.
Finally, Li Si said with some hesitation: "Let the people's money be used, don't let them just live with their money."
Ran Fang nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, that's the truth."
"But while doing this, we should not go against the will of the people themselves. Let them take the initiative to spend money to buy things in life, rather than forcing them to buy things that the court needs."
"The premise of letting them spend money is to improve their happiness in life. If we force them to spend money, it will arouse their resentment and even be counterproductive."
"Some people are willing to save money. This is their life principle, so we can only do what we should do without forcing or guiding them to do anything."
Everyone nodded. Although they didn't understand why Ran Fang said that, they still remembered it in their hearts.
Ying Zheng, on the other hand, felt slightly moved after listening to Ran Fang's words. Just now when Ran Fang said that money can only be made by letting it move, he did have other ideas.
After Ran Fang said that, he took back that little thought.
"Now that you have an idea and are telling these things, what do they need to do?"
That's the point.
Ran Fang looked at Ying Zheng, he was indeed the leader, and he immediately grasped the key point.
How to get people to spend money was something he came to study, but other matters required unity between the government and the opposition.
"Although the idea is there, there is no place for people to spend money."
"The shops in the city are expensive, and people don't dare to go in even if they look at them at the door, so we need to make a mall where people can spend money."
"After careful consideration, I want to build a commercial street where the things sold are affordable to the people and are needed for their daily lives."
“So, this matter requires everyone’s collective efforts.”
"This commercial street allows people to buy at will, and the business hours are mainly from afternoon to evening. After all, most people have to work during the day, and the only time they can go shopping is at night."
Everyone is thinking about the feasibility of this matter and how to do it.
On the other hand, Wang Wan, because he had dealt with Ran Fang before, said, "Sir, do you want the court to choose a place to be used as a commercial street?"
Ran Fang nodded naturally, but in his mind, he was thinking that Wang Wan had a shadow in his previous choice of location, right?
Sure enough, after hearing this, Wang Wan's eyes moved slightly, looked at Ran Fang and said, "Sir, are you planning to build this commercial street inside the city, or outside the city?"
This time Ran Fang did not answer, but asked instead: "In the opinion of the royal censor, is it better for this commercial street to be outside the city or inside the city?"
Wang Wan did not answer. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then looked at Ying Zheng and said, "I think it is better to go to the commercial street outside the city."
"If the commercial street is built, people from outside the city will definitely enter the city. At that time, the safety of Xianyang City will not be guaranteed. If it threatens the safety of His Majesty and the ministers, the gain will outweigh the loss."
"So, I think it would be best to find a place outside the city."
"It can not only meet the requirements of the gentleman, but also increase the taxes of the DPRK and China, and it will not affect the safety of Xianyang City. It can be said that it kills three birds with one stone."
Ran Fang didn't answer, but he thought that if it was outside the city, it wouldn't be called a commercial street, but a night market.
But Li Si on the side retorted: "Your Majesty, I think there is something wrong with this matter."
"If you want to build a commercial street outside the city, then you will definitely have to build shops outside the city. Needless to say, the manpower and material resources will be involved. The original intention is to increase tax revenue. Isn't this putting the cart before the horse?"
This time, no one spoke.
Neither outside the city nor inside the city is suitable, and they don’t know where to build this commercial street.
Seeing that they all calmed down, Ran Gang then said: "Actually, it's very simple. If we are in the city, we need to find a special street in the city to serve as a commercial street."
"It would be nice if we could set up a row of simple stands outside the city to put things on for sale. It doesn't need to be so elaborate."
"Since everyone has different opinions, it is better to build a commercial street outside the city and a commercial street inside the city. The one inside the city is called a commercial street, and the one outside the city is called a small shopping mall."
As soon as these words came out, they were recognized by everyone.
Ying Zheng also nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, I will follow your words."
"How about Mr. taking charge of this commercial street and small shopping mall?"
Since it was Ran Fang who proposed it, there is no objection to letting him be the leader.
Unexpectedly, Ran Fang refused: "Your Majesty, the textile factory has just started, and there is still a garment factory that has not yet been completed. I'm afraid I won't be able to do it at this time."
"After the commercial street and small shopping mall are completed, there is still the matter of attracting investment. Why don't your majesty leave it to Lord Meng Yi?"
"Moreover, there will be more places to do business in the future. Now that there is a new group of officials, why not set up a department specifically to manage business and find an official to do it?"
This idea is very novel, but before Ran Fang proposed the idea of setting up a tax bureau, Ying Zheng had no suitable candidates, so the matter was postponed again and again.
Now that a new department is about to be established, Ying Zheng feels like he has an idea.
Some of these people who have just passed the scientific examination have been placed, but some have just been randomly assigned an official position. It would be best if they were allowed to do these things.
"good!"
"Li Si, you lead the cabinet to make a memorial about this business department, and then select one person from among the people who took the scientific examination to do this."
"There is also the matter of the tax bureau, and one person must be selected to do it."
"Both of these matters cannot be delayed any longer. There will be a result within three days!"
Li Si was originally a melon-eater, but he didn't expect that Ying Zheng would suddenly put the task on his shoulders.
"Here!"
After saying that, Ying Zheng turned his attention to Meng Yi and told him: "You will be responsible for this commercial street matter for the time being. Don't make any mistakes."
"After the business department is completed, other officials will work with you on this matter. If you have any questions, please consult Mr. before making a decision."
"Don't be too stubborn all the time!"
"If I receive another memorial about you, your salary will be fined!"
Although these words were threats, everyone present could hear the doting in Ying Zheng's words.
But Meng Yi had a more upright temperament. When he heard that his salary was going to be fined, and then thought about his own family fortune that had been emptied, he immediately felt sad.
"Your Majesty, don't impose any more salary penalties. I really have no money!"
"I will do this well! Your Majesty will not be disappointed!"
As he spoke, the pain in his heart was already written on his face.
Seeing his appearance, everyone laughed.
"Hahaha……"
Only Meng Yi felt sorry for him. He didn't know what they were laughing at, but they were thinking about how to get the money back from Ran Fang...
