"About tax exemption?"
Han Dongwen responded, still looking at Tantai Fu's appearance and expression.
He found that as soon as he lay down on the dragon chair like this, he seemed to feel that the subtle hostility became lighter. Isn't this still convincing?
Han Dongwen never imagined that he could still pretend to be stupid after the trouble in West Asia. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that these things had nothing to do with the emperor's previous actions. He only hoped that he could not touch Tantai Fu's bottom line, so as to Observe the next move of the National Military Division.
But why does it seem that Tantai Fu still measures him by the standards of his former faint emperor?
Could it be that Tantai Fu couldn't even think of this level?
Han Dongwen didn't expect that this was his own care.
It is true that what he did in the West Asian Principality was impossible for a foolish emperor to do, but no one would assume that the emperor suddenly changed to a different person.
Tantai Fu and Tantai Ming repeatedly deduced and came up with the most likely result - someone was contacting and instigating Han Dongwen behind the scenes.
As for who it is, it could be the Department of National Law, the Department of National Finance, or even other countries.
That's why Tantai Fu came to test Han Dongwen today.
That's why he wanted to go to court to reassure his subordinates.
"What is there to do about the tax exemption? Can't it be handled by West Asia?"
Han Dongwen said deliberately lazily.
Liu Cheng, who was wearing a small court dress, looked a little inappropriately funny, as if a pair of parents dressed their children in funny clothes.
However, his etiquette and rules were not lost. Liu Cheng cupped his hands and bowed his head slightly: "What His Highness said is absolutely true. However, there are many ways to deduct the tax. If arranged properly, it can be the icing on the cake."
"oh?"
Han Dongwen sat up slightly and said, "Tell me in detail."
Liu Cheng nodded: "The most direct way to offset it is for the people and merchants to pay taxes to West Asia. In this way, the people can most directly feel His Highness's grace. If Your Highness has no other considerations, West Asia will take such measures. "
Han Dongwen listened and nodded: "What else?"
"The second method is for the people to pay taxes to West Asia as in previous years, and the remaining taxes offset by West Asia will be used to offset all expenses such as royal merchants and state affairs, and will be paid into the national treasury to offset the remaining taxes of civilians and merchants. In this way, in terms of measurement and calculation It’s more convenient, just do the accounting in the account book.”
Han Dongwen felt a little confused after hearing this, and said uncertainly: "What you mean is, first, the people should pay less to West Asia, and second, the people should pay less to West Asia as usual, but pay less to us, and then as compensation, if we Any other money that should be paid to West Asia will be deducted from this account?"
"Exactly."
Han Dongwen touched his chin: "You mentioned the advantages, but what about the disadvantages?"
Liu Cheng raised his head and showed an innocent smile: "Both methods have their own shortcomings. If the people and businessmen pay less taxes in West Asia, it will become a habit for a long time. If the treaty changes later, the people and businessmen will find out that there is another mistake." If you have to pay more money, resentment will naturally arise. Even if the tax payment is changed back to the same as the original tax payment, you will still complain about the disadvantages of diplomacy."
Um……
Han Dongwen pondered, this is indeed a problem. If the taxes that the commerce and industry have to pay to West Asia this year are reduced from 10% to 50%, how long will the commerce and industry be grateful?
A whole year?
Half a year?
And if the tax rate rises next year, even if it is less than 10%, even though it is still lower than in previous years, for the people, the feeling of spending more money will be the most real.
Moreover, if the people are simply asked to pay less, this part of the money will still be hidden in the people's pockets. To put it bluntly, Han Dongwen himself seems to be unable to earn anything except a good reputation that expires in a short period of time.
"The second type is to deposit the tax into West Asia's account in disguise. Although it can offset the future trade between Simeng and West Asia, it is only between Simeng and West Asia."
Afraid that Han Dongwen wouldn't understand, Liu Cheng added: "In other words, although it is convenient for accounting, this part of the money can only be used for business with West Asia and cannot be paid to other people."
"I see……"
Han Dongwen pondered, thinking that this was not an area he was familiar with.
The second method seems very inappropriate at present. Even if we don’t consider that the money will only be used to do business with West Asia in the future, it is equivalent to storing our own money in other countries, which is really undesirable.
What if something happens in West Asia?
What if the Grand Duke falls?
What if you are in a hurry to import flower girls from Taka or other places?
"The second method is absolutely unusable."
Han Dongwen shook his head: "Simeng's money belongs to Simeng. What does it mean if it is lost in West Asia? No!"
Liu Cheng smiled and nodded: "Your Majesty, I will draw up an official document and inform West Asia that the people will pay taxes to fulfill the treaty."
"No way."
Han Dongwen made a serious face: "I didn't fight for this small amount of money? Why doesn't it go into my pocket? People still pay taxes in West Asia as usual, and Simeng taxes cannot be less, so they still pay as usual!"
ah?
Liu Cheng was stunned for a moment and stopped talking.
The people behind him suddenly became confused. Liu Cheng coughed lightly: "Your Highness, in order to praise His Highness's grand gesture, the new covenant between Simeng and West Asia has been spread to the people. If we tell the people to pay taxes as usual, I'm just afraid..."
"Afraid?"
Han Dongwen curled his lips and glanced at Tantai Fu secretly. After confirming that the other party had no reaction, he loudly said: "What are you afraid of? People will still pay taxes from West Asia and Simeng as usual. As for the part that should be discounted, West Asia will directly return it to the national treasury!"
Liu Chengqiang kept his smile unchanged and said in a good voice: "Your Highness, aren't the people the same as before?"
In addition to having the appearance of a child, his mind must be the same as that of other ministers.
In fact, it is very possible that his mind is more mature than that of many people. Otherwise, normal people would have cursed Han Dongwen's unreasonable arrangement in their hearts.
"Who said there is no difference?"
Han Dongwen suddenly spoke. Liu Cheng looked at him and didn't understand.
"The money will still be given, but not now."
Han Dongwen flicked his sleeves: "At the end of the year, all the tax credits collected from West Asia for the past year will be distributed. Otherwise, wouldn't it mean that people would say that I took money from people's pockets?"
Will it be distributed at the end of the year?
Liu Cheng was stunned, and all the officials were speechless.
Even Wen Yongxing and Zhong Lilin in the audience looked slightly sideways, full of questions.
"Your Highness, then this money went from the people's pockets to the hands of West Asia, then went into the national treasury, and then returned to the people's pockets. What is the purpose of this setback...?"
Han Dongwen looked at Liu Cheng and felt a little annoyed.
Aren't you supposed to be a prodigy? What an elm head!
Of course, this money can be spent in your hands!
It is not accurate to say that it is spent. It is better to say that the national treasury has an extra amount of funds that can be used. If this fund is used as a basis to generate income, when the capital is collected and returned to the people, the emperor will be able to do it without financing. Further purchase of some properties?
I took out a loan from the bank to open a breakfast shop that was destined to be a hit. I made money and paid off the loan, and the breakfast shop stayed.
We borrow money from the people to solve the problem of the girl in Yihonglou, and then return the principal to the people after making money, without even interest. Isn't it worse than the bank?
He rubbed his temples, not intending to explain the matter clearly with a sudden enlightenment. He waved his hand and said loudly:
"Trouble? This is of course for my great cause!"
Han Dongwen's great achievements are naturally heard by everyone.
“After the first month’s tax is received, this year’s show girl selection will begin!”
Zhong Lilin couldn't stand it anymore, so he turned around and said, "Your Highness, this year's show girl has already entered the Yingchun Palace. According to previous years, it will take half a year before she enters the palace..."
Han Dongwen glared at him: "Which palace should I enter? I was selected to enter the Yihong Tower!"
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