Lin Yunhong nodded slightly.
He will take a careful look at the people's livelihood statistics compiled by the Ministry of Household Affairs every year.
He also visited privately incognito and found that although the people were not too wealthy, they were not too poor either.
Their only suffering comes not from money, but from those unscrupulous scholars.
This is also the reason why he deals ruthlessly with unscrupulous scholars.
"Master Shangshu, it's a good idea to share the income equally!"
Lin Yi's voice suddenly sounded.
An equal share is the so-called average income. After hearing what Ning Shangshu said, Lin Yi's good impression of him disappeared.
Although he is trying to generate revenue for the court, it is a sign of incompetence if he ignores people's livelihood and reality.
"May I ask, Lord Shangshu, are scholars included in the taxes collected by the imperial court?" Lin Yi asked.
"No..." Ning Zimin thought to himself. The imperial court also wanted to take him in, but it couldn't control the scholars.
"But as far as I know, your majesty is kind-hearted. The taxes on the common people are based on the harvest, and there are appropriate exemptions and exemptions. Military service is also tax-free. In other words, the common people don't actually pay any taxes."
"Those who pay taxes are the families of scholars, as well as merchants and wealthy families. Their taxes are collected based on the family size and family rank, as well as the merchants' trading profits."
Lin Yi had already read some relevant information when he was studying Dayan Law.
He knew very well that the main tax revenues of the Dayan court were in the hands of the wealthy families.
There are many scholars in their family, and they are not short of money at all.
"That is to say... what Master Shangshu calculated is just the taxes shared equally by the wealthy families."
"This is like your income, Master Shangshu. If your annual salary is one hundred thousand taels, and your student salary is one hundred taels, would your equal income be 50,050 taels?"
Lin Yi looked at Ning Zimin, the Minister of Household Affairs, and said, "In this case, does the student's income count as a wealthy family?"
"In other words, the income of the people of Dayan calculated by the Ministry of Household Affairs is wrong. Lord Shangshu should go to the people more often to feel the real sufferings of the people, instead of in the temple and relying on emotionless words to speculate on the people of Dayan. Increase the income of the people."
After Lin Yi finished speaking, he stopped talking.
He originally followed his adoptive father, Su Huaizhi, because Su Huaizhi himself was a scholar and could earn some money studying in a private school, which amounted to dozens of taels a year.
But for too many people, one tael of silver is their average income.
"I...I am!"
Ning Zimin, who had white hair on his head, could not help but tremble with his thin body.
Even Lin Yunhong, who was behind the Long Case, was shocked.
What Lin Yi said was different from what he imagined.
What the court ministers and Long Wei reported to him were also different.
'Did Huanger make a mistake? '
Lin Yunhong decided to summon Chen Jingzhi later to ask questions. He was the county magistrate and was involved with the people, so he had the right to speak.
"Lin Jieyuan, in your opinion, what's the price?"
Lin Yunhong looked at Lin Yi, and of course he did not forget to comfort Ning Zimin, saying: "Ning Shangshu, don't be as knowledgeable as a junior, speak freely!"
After Lin Yi vomited out his unhappiness, he felt much better. He first said to Ning Zimin: "Master Shangshu, the students are shallow in knowledge and hot-blooded. Please forgive me if I have offended you... But the people are indeed suffering."
"In the eyes of students, it is meaningless to have a strong country and poor people. Only when the people are rich and the country is strong can a prosperous world be achieved!"
"His Majesty!"
Lin Yi only answered Lin Yunhong's question at this time and said: "In the student's opinion, the price should be flexible. People's household registration should be expanded. The weekly newspaper can be purchased for ten cents per copy, and each household registration is limited to ten copies."
"For officials, noble families and merchants to purchase household registration, it costs one tael of silver."
Ning Shangshu's eyes widened.
He said one tael of silver, Lin Yi scolded him, and the other party in turn said it was one tael of silver.
What's the meaning?
Even Lin Yunhong was stunned for a moment, frowned and said, "What does this mean?"
Lin also had his own thoughts: "This is just a superficial idea of students. Students hope that Dayan Weekly, in addition to telling the people what the court is doing, can also bring them some income."
"One tael of silver is not worth mentioning to officials, merchants and noble families, but the richer people are, the stingier they are. They will definitely not buy a weekly newspaper for one tael of silver."
"Then they will target the weekly newspapers in the hands of ordinary people, and they will always rush to buy them for twenty or thirty cents."
"Common people buy weekly newspapers, they can resell them, and they can also make a profit from rich people. Students think it's good, as long as they control it well..."
They sell newspapers!
Lin Yunhong was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help laughing and said, "You are such a clever little kid."
"But the common people buy ten copies, and the rich buy one is enough. Then the common people also lose?"
Ning Zimin, the Minister of Household Affairs, nodded and said, "I think so too. Lin Jieyuan's thinking is too simple."
Lin Yi did not answer, but cupped his hands towards Lin Yunhong and said, "Student, please give me your name!"
"What do you want my name for? I give it to you!"
Lin Yunhong didn't know what Lin Yi was thinking, but he still smiled and dipped his pen in ink and wrote his name on the rice paper.
After Lin Yi took it, he dried the ink and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. The student feels that His Majesty's name should be printed after the words 'Editor:' at the end of this weekly newspaper... Presumably Dayan officials and those rich people will definitely Rush to buy it!"
"If they don't buy it from the common people, then buy it from the government office. Isn't this an income for the court?"
Buzz!
Ning Zimin's head buzzed, and he felt like it was about to burst.
Even Lin Yunhong, after a brief moment of shock, couldn't help laughing and said: "Emperor...cough, Lin Jieyuan's move is a bit interesting."
"Your Majesty, it's inappropriate. How can the name of the king be allowed to flow into the public? I'm afraid it will be blasphemed!"
Ning Zimin trembled.
Lin Yidao: "It does not require His Majesty to write it in his own hand. The students believe that it must be His Majesty as the editor-in-chief of Dayan Weekly. This means that it is a weekly report signed by His Majesty and announced to the world."
Lin Yunhong nodded secretly and said: "If Dayan Weekly can bring some income to the people, it is not impossible."
"However, I didn't write it well just now, so I have to write it again."
Uh-huh! Uh-huh!
Lin Yunhong carefully wrote his name and handed it to Lin Yidao: "Lin Jieyuan, just do what you want, I support you!"
Ning Zimin's eyes were as wide as bells.
Why is this boy so favored by His Majesty?
"yes!"
Lin Yi knew that His Majesty would agree, as long as he stood from the perspective of the people and it would be beneficial to Dayan Sheji.
Then His Majesty will definitely support him.
very nice!
Fulfilling your ambition, difficulty coefficient: -1-1-1-1-1-1...
Lin later resigned.
Ning Zimin, the Minister of Household Affairs, seemed to want to say something more, but Lin Yunhong waved his hand to stop him: "I know your ability and loyalty. If you have the opportunity in the future, you can go to the people with Lin Jieyuan..."
Ning Zimin was discouraged and sighed softly, saying: "I obey the order! I retire..."
After Ning Zimin retreated.
Lin Yunhong said: "Chen Jingzhi, the doctor of the Propaganda and Work Department!"
