Changfeng on the side couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth after hearing this. It was the first time for him to see his master deflated for such a big man, and the person who was attacking him was still a little baby.
"Okay, what you said makes sense, okay?"
After they bickered for a while, they pricked up their ears and listened to the various arguments of the students below.
After all, those who support increasing merchant taxes still account for the majority.
The scholar in Tsing Yi said: "Even if you are right and the situation you mentioned does exist, so what? There are so many traders in this world. There are always more rich people than poor people, and there are always profiteers who are more benevolent than others. Shang is more common, do you think so?"
When he said this, very few people supported him.
Because this is really a bit of a lie.
Just like in the capital city, everyone knows that there are several famous wealthy businessmen, but the streets are full of small traders who have to work early and late to make a living. Is it possible that there are really more wealthy people than ordinary people?
This is simply making trouble unreasonably.
Besides, who dares to say that profiteers are more common than benevolent businessmen?
How many merchants have you seen before you dare to say this?
Don’t forget that when the Holy Ancestor Emperor founded the country, it was thanks to the help of several benevolent businessmen. Could it be that you are questioning the Holy Ancestor Emperor’s vision?
Seeing that no one agreed with his words, the scholar in Tsing Yi felt a little anxious in his heart and even more embarrassed on his face.
Xie Lin said again: "Brother Zicheng, in your opinion, how can we make big merchants pay heavy taxes while avoiding the liability of some small traders?"
Xie Xiuwen smiled and said: "It's not difficult at all. Imperial officials have their grades as proof, and students and scholars have various examinations to prove their strength. Since merchants are in business, the only thing that can prove their strength is money and silk."
Xie Lin's eyes lit up and he suddenly became enlightened.
"Brother Zicheng, what do you mean, can we distinguish them based on the value of their goods?"
Xie Xiuwen nodded: "Of course! For example, for goods worth a thousand dollars, the merchant tax is 20 dollars, and the merchant tax is 30 dollars. But what about goods worth ten thousand dollars? If the merchant tax is 500 dollars, and the merchant tax is 800 dollars, isn't that okay? Skip some small vendors? Of course, this is just for the next moment, as an analogy. How to operate it depends on the opinions of the adults in the court, and you must obey the Holy Emperor's will."
The middle-aged man nodded frequently, with a smile on his face: "Wonderful! Wonderful! This spring, the Holy One will definitely gain another virtuous minister!"
The young man opposite was also beaming at this time. This topic had troubled him for a long time. Even his father had taken the exam once, but it was a pity that the answer he came up with could not satisfy his father.
Now, he heard a statement that was more suitable for the common people.
Zhao Yue was also quite shocked. He thought that Xie Xiuwen was just from a humble background. In addition, he had traveled to study and saw more people's sufferings. He never expected that he had also meditated on countermeasures.
Only such scholars can become the pillars of the DPRK.
He will not bring down a large number of people because of his own selfishness. This person is a good minister!
Xie Xiuwen didn't know that his remarks had been targeted by many people.
The people who came to this literary conference today were either the governors of various states, the supervisors of the capital, or the young masters of high families. Now that they heard what he said, they naturally looked at him differently.
When they learned that he was actually the Jieyuan of the House, they all felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.
No wonder people can become Jieyuan!
Not only do you read books well, but you also have richer knowledge in all aspects.
The middle-aged man said again: "In the spring of next year, this boy will definitely go to high school. He is indeed a talented person!"
The young man didn't understand and asked with his eyes.
The middle-aged man smiled and said: "Young master, you don't know that when you are appointed to an official post in the spring period, you naturally have to look at your talent and talent. When the first rank governs people, it depends on the economics of governing the country. When the second rank governs affairs, it depends on the conduct of people."
The words came to an end, leaving the young man alone to think hard.
What they didn't know was that these remarks had already been delivered to the palace before the literary meeting was over.
Xie Lin was rarely known for his talents. Although he was the son of the Xie family in the outer city, he passed the provincial examination and was promoted to the title of Xie Yuanlang in the capital at a young age, which shows that he was talented and knowledgeable.
Naturally, there will be people from various forces sending people to keep an eye on the cultural conference he organizes.
When Emperor Jingwen saw what was written on it, he immediately became interested.
The manager is a very discerning man, so when he sees his master happy, he naturally wants to say a few words.
"Your Majesty, do you want to take a break? You have been approving the papers for nearly two hours. The Queen also sent someone to ask about it before."
"Um."
Emperor Jingwen responded casually, then got up and walked a few steps in the palace.
"Call someone over, I want to ask carefully."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The manager naturally knew that the emperor wanted to see someone who had returned from the cultural conference, and he also understood that this Xie Juren might have fallen into the emperor's eyes.
As soon as the cultural gathering ended, Xie Lin pulled Xie Xiuwen together and talked for nearly a quarter of an hour. Xie Chen and several other friends were sitting not far away, feeling somewhat unhappy.
Xie Xiuwen bowed his hands and said goodbye: "Thank you dear brother for informing me. Brother Yu will definitely read the masterpieces of several gentlemen in the future."
"Brother Zicheng, don't blame me for being meddlesome."
The two of them talked happily, but after Xie Xiuwen left, Xie Lin was still reluctant to turn around.
Unexpectedly, a cultural gathering allowed him to discover the amazing talent Xie Zicheng!
As the saying goes, we cherish each other, and that's about it.
Xie Chen came over with some amusement: "Third brother, everyone is gone, what else is there to see?"
Xie Lin turned around and smiled at him: "You are right, let's go. Let's go back too. Brother, I have learned a lot today. I must record it carefully when I go back. I believe the fourth brother is the same. We don't want to waste any more time. ”
After finishing the words, Xie Lin shook his head and laughed: "I am really afraid that I will write it too late and I will not be able to remember those insights in more detail."
When Xie Chen saw him leaving in a hurry, he felt quite angry.
Who is the one who calls him Third Brother?
He is just a mere Xie Xiuwen, but he dares to dream of competing for the reputation of a talented man at the feet of the emperor. Could it be that he thinks he has a long life!
When Xie Lin returned home, he went directly into the study.
The servant came several times to persuade him to have a meal, but he kicked him out every time.
It was not until it was completely dark and six or seven oil lamps were burning in the house that he realized how long he had not moved.
"I'm really tired."
Xie Lin stood up and moved around a bit. The boy came in again, this time with a tray in his hand, which was full of meals.
"Young master, can you have a meal this time?"
"Well, let's put it outside."
"Sir, today at the literary meeting, you had a great chat with Xie Jieyuan. That Xie Jieyuan is really talented and knowledgeable. However, I heard that he is also closely related to our Xie family. It was only more than twenty years ago that he and Xie Jieyuan were related. The master's side is completely broken, and a new stove has been set up. Now that you are getting close to him, I don't know if it will make the master's side unhappy."
