After Zhang Han spoke, some of the ministers seemed to have found their way. Their lips moved slightly, and when they were about to speak, they saw Chun Yuyue holding his hands and walking out of the queue, "I have objections!"
"speak!"
Ying Feiyu put one hand on the dragon case, dragged his chin, and listened carefully.
"Although the current proportion of agricultural tax is very small, if it is exempted and the people are used to such a life, and if they want to collect it in the future, I am afraid it will cause dissatisfaction among the people, and the court will cause a lot of trouble out of thin air!"
The people will definitely applaud the exemption of agricultural taxes, and the court will also receive a wave of public support.
But if the court encounters difficulties in the future and wants to continue to levy agricultural taxes, not only will the little bit of public support it earned before be lost, but the failure to protect them will also arouse public anger!
To avoid unnecessary trouble in the future, Chun Yuyue suggested not to cancel.
Anyway, the current agricultural tax collection is very small, which puts no pressure on the people at all!
As for winning over people’s hearts, we can start from other aspects!
His objections made many ministers who had no idea hesitate.
Is this better to support or not to support?
They really saw that these old guys were really ignorant, and they didn't even have the same tone.
The issue of exempting agricultural taxes should be discussed in court, not just a formality!
In desperation, these ministers who had no idea had to shut up and see what other old guys said first!
"Since the agricultural tax is so insignificant, whether to cancel it or not depends mainly on what impact it will have on our country, Daqin!"
Meng Yi said seriously.
"Yes, yes! That's right!"
Meng Tian nodded in support, which was exactly what he wanted to say.
"What does Wang Aiqing think about this?"
Ying Feiyu turned his attention to Wang Ben again.
"In the past, industry and commerce were not prosperous, and agricultural tax became the main source of the imperial court's income! But now the agricultural tax is very small in terms of tax revenue, so I think that without this part, there will be no impact!"
Wang Ben thought for a moment and expressed his opinion.
"There will definitely be no impact in the short term, but the money in the national treasury is spending less and less! It is indeed abundant now, but what about the future? If the national treasury encounters difficulties in revenue in the future, what will happen when agricultural taxes are levied on the people? Lao Wang, have you ever thought about the consequences?"
Chunyu Yue immediately fought back.
"In just over six years since His Majesty returned to Xianyang, Da Qin has developed from poverty to what it is today. Moreover, His Majesty once said that Da Qin still has a lot of room for development, and the industry and commerce in the future will become more and more prosperous. Strong, taxes in this area will also increase, and by then the proportion of agricultural taxes will be even smaller!"
Wang Ben had guessed that he would say this early on, and had already thought of what to do with him.
"Okay, Lao Wang, I didn't see it!"
Zhang Han's eyes lit up.
I usually see him as clumsy and clumsy, but I didn’t expect that he can also be very articulate!
"Then have you ever thought about it? It will be difficult to increase your income in the future!"
Chunyu Yue was dissatisfied.
Agricultural taxes are not very large, and they do not impose a burden on the people at all. Why should they be exempted and reduced, laying the foundation for future troubles?
"With the current strength of our Great Qin, there will be no need to increase revenue even in the future...!"
Wang Ben straightened his back and continued: "Reducing and exempting the people's taxes will allow the people to live and work in peace and contentment. There will be no reason for rebellion, and the Great Qin will go further!"
From ancient times to the present, many dynasties organized uprisings because the people could not bear the heavy taxes.
If the court doesn't even collect taxes, what reason do they have to revolt?
The imperial court will surely endure for a long time!
"What Marquis Tongwu said is right. Even if the trophies brought back from overseas are not cleared, the imperial court can still maintain the normal operation of the Qin Dynasty by relying solely on industrial and commercial taxes. I also support the abolition of agricultural taxes!"
"Yes! I think that the Qin Dynasty must be getting stronger and stronger, and it will not be short of the meager agricultural tax!"
"That's right! Now the entire world belongs to Great Qin, and all kinds of mineral deposits belong to Great Qin. Compared with this, what is the agricultural tax?"
"I also agree with the abolition of agricultural taxes!"
"I second the proposal...!"
After a dispute between Wang Ben and several other veterans, the officials began to ponder the pros and cons of canceling the agricultural tax.
Finally, I finally found my direction, and one by one I stood up and expressed my opinions!
At present, among the six ministers, only Chun Yuyue holds an objection.
The generals and young ministers all agreed.
As for some stubborn old ministers, they were standing in the middle of the court with their heads bowed in order to enrich the harem.
That matter had been diverted by Ying Feiyu with agricultural taxes and he ignored them.
Without orders, they could not get up privately, and could only keep bowing and bowing.
Before the last matter was resolved, even if they objected, they had no way to speak out.
At this time, each of their faces were pale, their raised hands were sore, and they had begun to tremble slightly!
"Then this matter is settled! From now on, I, Da Qin, will no longer collect agricultural taxes from the people!"
The discussion was almost complete, and Ying Feiyu made a decision on the matter directly.
"Your Majesty the Holy Might...!"
The ministers cupped their hands and shouted in unison.
This move will definitely go down in history.
From ancient times to the present, there is no country that allows people to farm for free without charging a grain of grain!
However, this was not enough for Ying Feiyu.
When Da Qin develops to a certain level, not only will it not charge agricultural taxes, but those who are willing to farm will also be given certain subsidies to promote basic production!
But there is still a long way to go before it can be implemented until industrial and commercial development reaches a certain level.
If it were proposed now, it is estimated that few civil and military officials in the court would agree with it, and they would definitely think that he is mentally ill!
"Let the decree be promulgated. I will also order people to publicize it in newspapers later!"
To decide on this matter, a special person would have to write those gorgeously worded imperial edicts, formally promulgate them, and then the government would publicize them.
This is the most traditional process.
Now that there are newspapers, you can write a manuscript and transmit it to local newspapers using a telegraph machine, and you can see it in the newspaper the next day.
Reading newspapers every day has become a part of people's lives. Using newspapers to publicize this matter is even more effective than the government!
"yes!"
The corresponding minister responded immediately.
"Ouch...!"
After deciding this matter, several veterans in the court could no longer stabilize their bodies and began to shake.
Luo Hongyi staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough and quickly stood back and bowed!
"Luo Aiqing? What are you... doing?"
Ying Feiyu pretended to be very surprised, pretending to have forgotten what happened before, blinking and asking.
"Go back to your Majesty, sir..."
"Isn't it already decided to exempt agricultural taxes? What? What objections do you have?"
However, before Luo Hongyi could speak, he was interrupted again by Ying Feiyu.
"No, no, no, I am waiting for you... I am waiting for you to enrich your harem!"
Luo Hongyi quickly waved his hand and stated their purpose.
They had been standing in the court with their heads bowed for more than an hour. Their waists were so sore that they felt like their arms were not their own.
If they don't resolve this matter quickly, they may fall in this Qilin Palace!
"Oh! This matter! I will discuss it with the queen later!"
"Retreat from the court...!"
After a few perfunctory words, Ying Feiyu didn't give them another chance.
As for Luo Hongyi and the others, they had suffered a lot. What they wanted most at the moment was to go to court early and have a good rest.
These two arms probably can’t even hold chopsticks!
