When it comes to building roads and canals, everyone's eyes turn to Cai Mao.
Cai is not only in charge of the sales of paper, but also in charge of the sales of Shangzhenjing wine, making Cai's economic strength almost the first in the country. In addition, Cai Mao's official position is Minister of the Ministry of Industry. In the current Jingguo , there are too many places to start construction, and the economic costs are also huge.
Everyone knows that there is a lot of oil and water in the middle.
It's hard to say how much Cai made from this. After all, Cai Mao was backed by Huang Yueying and the Queen, so many people were just jealous.
Of course, Cai Mao knew that Zhang Xiu was a ruthless master, and he did not dare to be too greedy. He would not be willing to part with a copper penny for the money he should earn, and he would not dare to touch even a gold mountain for the money he should not earn.
Zhang Xiu continued: "Building canals and roads is for the common people, and it also facilitates the travel of officials from various places. Although it costs a lot, I, Dajing, can't afford it, so you don't need to spend too much on this, dear friends." In terms of words, these two national policies are iron laws and will never be changed. The rest can be discussed."
The hall was silent.
Seeing the emperor finish speaking, Jia Xu slowly spoke: "Your Majesty, from the beginning of the implementation of national policies, because of the constant wars, the Emperor was concerned about the suffering of the people and was unwilling to increase taxes. Now our taxes in Dajing are considered the lowest. Now in the Central Plains The land has just calmed down and taxes can be temporarily exempted. In other areas, taxes can be collected as normal."
Li Ru nodded: "What Prime Minister Jia said is true. I second my opinion!"
"I second the proposal!" all the ministers said in unison.
Zhang Xiu nodded: "Well, in recent years, the people in Guanzhong, Shuzhong, and Jizhou no longer worry about food. They can increase taxes. But the focus of our taxation is not on the people, but on business. Since the people's taxes have increased, commercial taxes It has to be increased too.”
Liu Ye said: "The commercial tax was set in the second year of Jianlong. Later, the Dajing Minbao was implemented. In order to promote the Minbao, the commercial tax was reduced once. Now on the basis of the previous one, some can be added."
"Yi Ji!" Zhang Xiu looked at Yi Ji, the Minister of Household Affairs who was kneeling below, "I have left this matter to your Household Department to manage, please tell me!"
Yi Ji said: "What Prime Minister Liu said is true. The commercial tax has been reduced once, which is slightly higher than the grain tax. I, Dajing, encourage the development of business, especially foreign business, and adopt a tax-free policy. Today's foreign business is booming, which can increase Business tax.”
Zhang Xiu nodded: "Okay, then increase it on the original basis. You will calculate and submit it later."
"Here!"
Zhang Xiu continued: "Now that the empire has returned to my Dajing, Yangzhou and Jiaozhou are still in the hands of Liu Bei. We cannot allow them to develop. We must take measures and formulate relevant plans. Also, I said it when we were developing the navy. , my goal is the land of Japan to the east of the Three Koreas, and when the Liaodong war is over, this matter should be put on the agenda."
"emperor!"
When it came to mobilizing troops, Zhang Liao, as the Lieutenant of the Military Governor's Office, had to speak up. Long before the meeting, the Military Governor's Office had expected that the emperor would raise the issue of mobilizing troops, and they had already made relevant plans in the Military Governor's Office. .
"Gao Lan has sent the battle report. Li Chengze has been defeated. The main forces of the three Han Dynasties have been completely annihilated. Our army has entered the land of Ma Han. The king of Ma Han has died in the battle. Chen Han has surrendered. Only Mou Han is still alive. General Gao Lan has reorganized his army. Ready to go, within three months, the land of Three Koreas will be wiped out."
Of course Zhang Xiu also received this news, nodded and said: "Three Han and Liaodong were merged into Pingzhou, and Gongsun Kang served as governor to implement national policies. Cai Mao also built the road between the three Han."
Cai Mao: "Here!"
"What about Chu State? Have you, Shang Cheng Pavilion, and the Military Governor's Office discussed any plans?"
"Back to the emperor, I have communicated with Lieutenant Zhang about this matter," Jia Xu said, "Our army has just experienced a great war and is in urgent need of recuperation. We cannot launch a war for the time being. Liu Bei is not an idle person and will be difficult to capture in a short time. Therefore, , the method that Lao Chen and Zhang Taiwei discussed was economic sanctions."
"Liu Bei wants to fight against the world with one state, but it is obviously beyond his capabilities. We only need to cut off all external connections of Chu State and block the borders so that its internal supply cannot be satisfied and it will decline over time."
Zhang Xiu said: "Not only must the border be sealed, but the rivers and seas must also be sealed so that fishermen are not allowed to fish and naval forces are not allowed to move out, which reduces the living space of Chu State!"
The Chu State basically relies on the sea and water to drink water. If the sea and rivers are blocked, tens of thousands of people will lose their livelihood. At that time, Liu Bei will have to find a way to deal with the matter. If he can't handle it, Well, it is likely to cause internal conflicts in Yangzhou.
Liu Bei had just used the Yu family's heads to suppress the gentry in Yangzhou who were about to move. If Zhang Xiu provoked him like this again, Liu Bei would have a headache for a long time. Moreover, he did not dare to fight against Jingguo. After all, if internal troubles are not eliminated, who would dare to fight externally?
Jingguo also had Liu Bei so scared that he did not dare to send troops, and wanted to force Chu to make strategic concessions.
Even if Liu Bei and his ministers see through this, it will not help. Small countries have no right to speak and can only choose to obey. Otherwise, they will be severely punished.
The purpose of moving the capital of Jingguo and holding a court meeting this time was to chat with the governors from various places and understand the actual situation in each place. So after the court meeting was over, Zhang Xiu called the governors from various places to Shuxin Pavilion.
Shuxin Pavilion replaced Chang'an Study Pavilion.
Deng Zhi, Gao Gan and other governors from various places were very excited after receiving the emperor's summons, and expressed their cordial and loyal greetings and concern for Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu said with a smile: "I come from a military background and have a very good body. But I see that all of you have lost a lot of weight, especially Deng Zhi. You are the most miserable among our Dajing officials."
Deng Zhi is young, his hair has turned white, and his face is thin.
After hearing the emperor's words, Deng Zhi smiled with relief: "I will die for my Dajing."
Zhang Xiu said: "Then you should also pay attention to your health. Today's Zangzhou has become much more stable. Wang Shuang and Huo Jun have done a good job there. I also know that your achievements will not be forgotten by future generations. Will forget."
Everyone was moved to tears.
Zhang Xiu looked at Kuai Yue and said: "Yidu, I heard that it is quite difficult for you to implement national policies in Jingzhou. I know that you are sincere in implementing national policies, but you are from Jingzhou after all. To be honest, it is a little difficult for you."
Kuai Yue said: "I am a defeated person. I have deeply felt the emperor's kindness to me today. Even if I can't repay the favor even if I die nine times, how can I complain? Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will thoroughly implement the national policy in Jingzhou."
Zhang Xiu nodded: "If you have any difficulties, just give me a report and I will satisfy your request."
Kuai Yue agrees.
