"King Wei Gaoyi."
Wei Shuyu smiled and cupped his hands: "But this still doesn't change the fact..."
"The order was given by King Wei."
"The money was collected by King Wei."
"It's not that easy for King Wei to escape..."
You bastard, you're so merciless, right?
Li Tai thought bitterly...
But he still had a calm expression on his face: "I wonder what my men did to make you so angry, Shuyu?"
The historian glanced at Li Tai with disdain.
It sounds nice, but don’t you still want to struggle?
If you continue to say goodbye, I will still record it truthfully as a righteous person.
"I won't talk about the tyranny and oppression of the people under your hands for the time being."
Wei Shuyu replied: "Anyway, they have Dali Temple to deal with it."
"..."
Li Tai was dumbfounded.
Why don't you follow the routine?
I finally winked at the official and asked him to arrange a scapegoat.
Are you telling me not to say anything?
"Dare to ask..."
Wei Shuyu asked: "Is it King Wei's order to change Tax One to Tax Two?"
"good."
Li Tai nodded, and then added: "Hu County is an important place for commerce and trade. I think a slight increase in taxes is not excessive."
"Also, the previous tariff was also a tax of 2. Now it should be acceptable to change it back."
In response, all the ministers nodded in agreement.
"What King Wei said is very true."
Wei Shuyu also nodded in agreement: "The purpose of mercantile business is to collect commercial taxes, thereby reducing farmers' taxes."
"but……"
As he said that, Wei Shuyu paused.
Looking at Li Tai: "You can't even walk, so you just want to run?"
Li Tai frowned: "What do you mean?"
"The pro-business policy has only just developed to Chang'an and Huxian, and you are so impatient to pick peaches?" Wei Shuyu scolded: "How do you expect the pro-business policy of the Tang Dynasty to spread throughout the world?"
The ministers talked a lot.
With the mercantile promotion coming soon, it is indeed a bit too much to cause such a thing at this time.
It's like a new emperor ascending the throne...
Generally, one has to grant amnesty to the whole world to show one's kindness and magnanimity.
The Ministry of Commerce was launched for the first time.
Nature has to do it in the most decent way.
"It's not as serious as you said, right?" Li Tai replied awkwardly.
"Why isn't it serious?"
Wei Shuyu shouted with a cold face: "I have just lowered the taxes of the Ministry of Commerce. This is the time when merchants from all over the Tang Dynasty are sharpening their knives. Now you suddenly announce a tax increase?"
"What do you want the merchants to think?"
"How can they comply with the Ministry of Commerce's orders in the future?"
Li Tai frowned.
What should I do if I can’t spray? This king remains silent!
While Li Tai didn't speak, Changsun Wuji jumped out immediately...
My nephew is being bullied, what can I do if my uncle doesn't stand up for it?
"Mere merchants, how dare they disobey the imperial court's orders?" Changsun Wuji snorted coldly.
"Bold Sun Wuji!"
Wei Shuyu shouted loudly: "It's only because of people like you in the Tang Dynasty who treat businessmen as if they were nothing, so they would avoid the court like snakes and scorpions!"
"Bastard thing!"
Changsun Wuji's face turned red with anger.
Damn Xiao Wei, he started scolding him whenever he saw him.
Now I can’t even find a reason...
"Do you think this is all King Wei's crimes?"
Wei Shuyu's voice changed: "Everyone should know that when I promoted business, I lowered tariffs, but added a commercial tax."
"The commercial tax mainly targets those shops."
"The King of Wei was being clever, avoiding important matters and hiding the facts..."
"Not only did he raise the tariff to tax 2, he also raised the commercial tax to tax 2!"
"Do you know what the consequences of increased business taxes will be?" Wei Shuyu glanced at the ministers.
The ministers murmured to each other.
Some people showed astonishment, while others frowned in thought.
"The consequences of increased business taxes are..."
"The prices in major stores are getting more and more expensive, and people can't afford it and businessmen can't make money."
"The entire economic system of Datang will be affected."
"The people will become poorer and poorer by then!"
Wow.
The officials were in an uproar.
Then they whispered to their colleagues around them.
In the end, I was shocked to discover that this was really possible.
"Stop being alarmist!"
Changsun Wuji looked extremely solemn.
If this matter is not handled properly, Li Tai's crime may be more serious than Li Ke's.
"how?"
Wei Shuyu sneered: "Don't you, a great Sikong, still not see the key to this?"
Changsun Wuji had a cold face.
Of course he could see it, but he couldn't admit it.
Once he admits Li Tai, it's over.
"Since people's livelihood will be affected, why did you set up a business tax in the first place?"
Changsun Wuji suddenly scolded: "You are harboring evil intentions and laying the foundation for the Tang Dynasty's troubles!"
The officials were startled.
yes.
Since commercial taxes are so harmful, why were they set up in the first place?
"You know nothing!"
Wei Shuyu scolded with disdain: "Although I have increased commercial taxes, I have made reductions and exemptions in tariffs."
“The Ministry of Commerce advocates letting businessmen run their business!”
"Only when all the merchants in the Tang Dynasty start running, the economy of the Tang Dynasty will become active."
The ministers looked thoughtful.
Datang's economy became active.
With more products, more workers will naturally be recruited.
While reducing tariffs, commercial taxes are used to fill this gap.
"you……"
Changsun Wuji didn't know how to refute.
It's okay to let him be a shady person, but he really doesn't know much about merchants.
"No more you, me and me..."
Wei Shuyu rolled his eyes at him: "This matter has nothing to do with you. I don't know why you stand up."
"..."
Changsun Wuji was startled.
That makes damn sense.
It’s not like I only have one nephew.
Li Tai is gone, and there is still the prince Li Chengqian!
"I'm too lazy to talk to you."
A flick of his sleeve.
Changsun Wuji retreated to his position, hugged the wat board and began to fall asleep.
"..."
Li Tai was not disappointed in any way.
Because this was just as he expected, it was normal for Changsun Wuji to suffer repeated defeats.
"Father."
Li Tai bowed to Li Shimin and said, "My son didn't know the Ministry of Commerce's intentions and almost made a big mistake. I ask my father to punish me."
Wei Shuyu couldn't help but glance at Li Tai.
It is not without reason that the little fat man is favored by Li Shimin.
For this attitude of proactively admitting his mistakes, Li Shimin couldn't really punish him.
"This matter will be discussed later."
On the dragon throne, Li Shimin looked majestic, but his mood was terrible.
He only has four outstanding sons, and now three of them have been sued by Wei Shuyu...
"clever."
Li Shimin couldn't help shouting.
"My son is here."
Li Chengqian came out respectfully.
"I remember that you didn't seem to be involved in Hu County, right?"
"My son did not participate."
"Um."
Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief.
If Li Chengqian is sued by Xiao Wei again, then all four of his best sons will be wiped out.
"Wei Shuyu, do you still have someone to sue?" Li Shimin asked.
"Your Majesty, I want to sue the crown prince..." Wei Shuyu bowed and replied.
Grass!
You are in conflict with my son, right?
Li Shimin clenched his fist angrily, wanting to press Wei Shuyu to the ground and rub him one hundred and eight times.
"Wei Shuyu, don't talk nonsense!"
Li Chengqian jumped out immediately: "You stay in the East Palace all day long. When did you get involved in the affairs of Hu County?"
