Chapter 41 Don’t argue with fools, invitation!
When Zhu Yunzhen met Fang Xiaoru and three others for the first time that day, he didn't know about it.
After all, Lao Zhu had people publish the poem immediately, and it spread very quickly.
As for commercial tax matters, which involve government affairs, they are relatively complicated, and the release of news is also much slower.
"Yes." Zhu Yunxuan nodded and said with a smile: "The Ming Dynasty has just been established, and the treasury is not very abundant. Grandpa Huang is worried about this. I want to help accumulate more money."
"No!"
Zhu Yunwen shook his head.
"Fourth brother, you are still young, how do you know anything about national affairs?"
"Mr. Fang has already said that imposing commercial taxes will harm the country and the people and is absolutely unfeasible."
This cobbler has come up with a bad idea again.
Zhu Yunzhen pretended to be puzzled and asked: "Why not?"
Zhu Yunwen said: "The first priority in governing a country is virtue, which is based on agriculture."
"Businessmen value profits, but they can know what is in the world."
"If heavy taxes are levied on merchants, it will impede the flow of materials and increase the burden on the people."
"How can the imperial court compete with the people for profit?"
"Reimposing commercial taxes is a bad policy of the previous dynasty."
"Lighting commercial taxes and emphasizing agriculture are the moral policies of this dynasty."
"A gentleman will not seek the end at the expense of his roots."
"How can we abolish the good governance of this dynasty and implement the bad governance of the previous dynasty?"
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Zhu Yunzhen rolled his eyes countless times in his heart.
They keep saying that agriculture is the foundation, but the practice is to impose heavy taxes on "farmers". This principle... is really good!
The imperial court does not levy commercial taxes and does not strive for profits, so where does the money for the treasury come from?
The salaries of border soldiers, the salaries of court officials, the construction of various national projects, road construction, water conservancy... and even disaster relief in famine years...
Can a single act of virtue save everything?
It really hurts my back to stand and talk!
"What do Mr. Huang and Mr. Qi think?"
Zhu Yunzhen did not answer his words, but instead asked the other two people for their opinions.
The Three Stooges, I wonder if there is any difference?
Are they all as pedantic as Fang Xiaoru?
Zhu Yunwen glanced at him and said: "Mr. Huang has the same view. The world has been settled, and the court should maintain its health. How can we increase commercial taxes by frivolous taxes? Mr. Huang is heartbroken and can't bear to see it."
"You see, the gentlemen all said this, so it must be you, fourth brother, who is wrong." Zhu Yunwen said seriously.
The corners of Zhu Yunzhen's mouth twitched slightly, and he continued to ask without giving up: "What did Mr. Qi say?"
"He..." Zhu Yunwen hesitated for a moment, as if he didn't want to say it, but finally said it.
"Mr. Qi actually believes that the national treasury is tight and the imperial court uses troops against Beiyuan every year, which consumes a lot of money."
"Raising commercial taxes may not be a good idea to replenish the national treasury, but we must do it cautiously and not act too hastily to avoid hurting the hearts of the people."
Fortunately, there is finally someone with a clear head.
Zhu Yunzhen thought to himself that Qitai was a capable official and knew the difference between talk and practice.
The dilemma of the imperial court is there. If we don't solve the problem, we only talk about it and slander our morality. What's the use?
As for the significance of increasing business taxes, he did not expect this group of people to see that far ahead.
Zhu Yunwen added: "However, I think Mr. Qi is wrong."
"The national treasury is tight, but the court can still print treasure banknotes."
After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Lao Zhu issued an edict to set up a treasure banknote promotion department, with two bureaus of banknote paper and banknote printing, to print "the treasure banknotes of the Ming Dynasty".
In recent years, due to too much printing, the currency has depreciated seriously and the purchasing power has been greatly reduced.
Zhu Yunwen said in a serious tone: "Collecting business taxes and competing for profits from the people will harm the morality of the court."
"Fourth brother, your suggestion is really wrong. Please write to Grandpa Huang quickly and ask him to take his life back."
Print unlimited money to solve the fiscal crisis and then devalue the currency into gold coins?
You are really a smart person!
Zhu Yunxuan blinked and said with a smile: "Second brother, you think so highly of me!"
"It is not up to me, a child, to decide on such national affairs."
Zhu Yunwen was stunned for a moment and said: "But this matter was prompted by your letter. Grandpa Huang still loves you very much."
"That's not a trivial matter on such an important matter." Zhu Yunxuan said with a smile: "I just made a casual suggestion. What the court does will be different."
Zhu Yunwen thought for a while and felt that what he said made sense.
Grandpa Huang would not take a child's suggestion to heart. Most likely, he had already made up his mind and just followed the tide.
This is also the general view of several gentlemen and court ministers.
This matter has been published in the Di newspaper for discussion among ministers and workers, so they will not easily accept the ideals of a seven-year-old child.
"That's all, if Grandpa Huang asks you again in the future, you will say that collecting business taxes will damage the court's benevolent image and endanger the stability of the world. You didn't think so much about it before, but now you feel it's inappropriate."
"Okay!" Zhu Yunzhen agreed simply and neatly.
After dealing with Zhu Yunwen a lot, he gradually understood the other person's temperament.
As long as you follow his temper first, accept it no matter what, and then use some rhetoric to explain the truth afterwards, you can get through it.
Therefore, no matter what Zhu Yunwen said, he agreed.
Anyway, agreeing may not count.
He is a seven-year-old kid who has not yet reached the age of legal responsibility. Isn't it normal for him to not keep his words?
If you ask, you can always make up some excuse.
"It's getting late, I should go into the palace to see Grandpa Huang." Zhu Yunwen didn't want to continue talking with Zhu Yunwen, so he made an excuse and prepared to leave.
Although they are brothers and sisters with deep feelings and warm scenes, after dealing with the old fox a lot, Zhu Yunzhen always feels that he cannot stay with the "idiot" for too long.
If you stay too long, you will unknowingly be pulled to the same level as the fool, and you will lose the vigilance when dealing with the old fox.
"Yes!" Zhu Yunwen nodded, suddenly remembered something, and said: "On the matter of commercial tax, the emperor only ordered the ministers to discuss it, and did not issue an explicit edict."
"I plan to work with Mr. Huang and several ministers to write a letter to dissuade this matter. What do you think?"
He didn't understand why he talked about this matter with Zhu Yunxu.
It seemed like he wanted to hear his advice.
Unconsciously, Zhu Yunwen gradually felt that although his fourth brother was young, his mind was almost that of an adult.
Even better.
Although sometimes, I still play with the temper of a child.
"Very good!" Zhu Yunzhen agreed: "Grandpa Huang will be very pleased to see you so loyal to the country."
It would be great if the letter could make Lao Zhu scold you and change his mind about making you the emperor's grandson.
Zhu Yunzhen added silently in his heart.
"Do you think so too?" Zhu Yunwen was overjoyed and said, "I have been hesitant for fear of making Grandpa Huang angry. Since you have agreed, it's settled."
I just hope you make him angry, it will be good for you!
Zhu Yunwen stood up and was about to leave. Just after taking a few steps, he suddenly heard Zhu Yunwen say from behind: "By the way, my fourth uncle sent someone here today and asked you when you are free. Let's go riding and hunting together."
"I'll be free tomorrow." Zhu Yunxuan couldn't help but cheered.
There is really too little entertainment in this world.
Even if he is the grandson of the emperor and a noble person in Tianhuang, this is still the case.
Although there are many beautiful palace maids around.
But he is only seven years old now, and he is helpless and can only sigh and feel helpless.
Being able to go out and hunt on horseback makes me happy just thinking about it.
You can also get closer to Emperor Yongle and lay a solid foundation for becoming Prince Xiaoyao in the future. Why not?
"You have to be careful of Fourth Uncle!" Zhu Yunwen said: "I always feel that he is uneasy and has good intentions. Maybe he wants to seize the position of the heir apparent."
"Got it!" Zhu Yunxi responded crisply and childishly.
He was about to run away when he heard a low voice from behind: "Dad is gone, and the position of the crown prince should be mine. No matter who stands in front of me, I want him to die, no matter who it is." Who...no matter who it is..."
Zhu Yunzhen turned back sharply.
But he saw Zhu Yunwen clenching his fist with one hand and holding a teacup with the other, with red eyes and a ferocious face.
His body trembled, and he suddenly realized that he was wrong. He might need to get to know his brother again.
People have many sides, and tenderness is just one side of him.
So, what about his other side?
Zhu Yunxuan looked at him deeply, then quickly turned his head, running happily without stopping.
A group of palace maids and eunuchs chased him out in a panic.
"Your Majesty, please be careful, don't fall."
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