"At first, he planned for Zhuang County, then Chang 'an. Then he planned for the capital, Tokyo, and the nearby provinces."
In Xingqing Palace, the four chancellors and the people from the Revolutionary Youth League were all present.
Li Longji was talking about the New Year. He wanted to celebrate the New Year well.
He was talking about Li Yi. Li Yi had changed every year. He was very hardworking.
In the beginning, he improved the living standards of the people in Zhuangzi County. Now, the income of the people in Luoyang, Chang 'an, and the surrounding provinces had increased by several times.
The people in other parts of the Tang dynasty also improved their living standards a lot because of the new technologies.
"Especially at the border." Yao Chong, who had always wanted to suppress Li Yi, finally spoke his conscience.
He had become Li Yi's fan because he had retired and joined the Revolutionary Youth League. He didn't need to fight for power anymore.
As long as one's heart wasn't blind, they would know whether Li Yi did well or not.
Yao Chong had been in charge of military affairs before. When he was outside, he didn't have any great achievements or major omissions.
He wanted to say that the imperial court didn't have money when he was the chancellor, so he couldn't be blamed.
But he couldn't say it now. Li Yi was operating. How was the war at the border?
It was like beating up whoever they caught. Only a few people died.
Was there money? Yes! Where did the money come from? Don't mention it!
Yao Chong was convinced that he didn't have the same ability.
The frontline occupied such a large territory and had an endless supply of logistics. In the end, the imperial court still had to think of ways to spend money.
Yao Chong sometimes thought about it and felt quite disappointed.
He used to think that he was a talented chancellor. Later on, he became a chancellor several times.
He also thought that he was a talented person who established the country and did some things.
But when he met Li Yi, oh my god! How could there be such a person in the world? Oh my god, what are you trying to do?
Yao Chong thought for a while and said, "Another county magistrate?"
"You can't!" Song Jing was alarmed and opposed. I'm currently the Chancellor's assistant.
"If Brother Yi doesn't want it, then I won't give it to him." Li Longji supported Song Jing. There was no point in being a county magistrate.
How many benefits could a county magistrate obtain? Can the child inherit? There's an additional salary?
If Brother Yi has a child, no, at that time, he should be called son-in-law. Once he has a child, it's fine as long as he doesn't fight for the throne. Everything else will be given to him. Who would want to mistreat a child?
"Your Majesty, please distribute some dried seafood. My child wants to eat them."
Liu Youqiu asked for food. If she wanted to eat seafood, she could just cook it at home.
"Send! Take back 5 catties of all kinds of dried goods from the sea. You can't miss out on the necessary social activities. "Li Longji became more generous now that he had money.
Wasn't it just something from the sea? Yes, there were living things.
Lu Huaishen's family didn't lack anything. He even received dividends from the cooperation.
He was concerned about the soldiers at the source of the Yellow River. "Your Majesty, are there enough things at Sister Lake for the New Year?"
"Yes!" Li Longji nodded gently. "A lot will be sent there before the New Year. The treatment is more than ten times better than the treatment of the provincial governors in Hexi and other places."
"Then I'm at ease." Lu Huaishen cupped his fist.
As the Prime Minister who accompanied the food, he actually had a strong heart. It was just that he knew how to retreat for the sake of the Tang dynasty.
Therefore, Li Yi's attitude towards him was completely different from his attitude towards Yao Chong. Yao Chong was capable, but he lacked morals.
Yao Chong's child took bribes, embezzled, actively interfered with the discipline of other Prime Ministers, and protected those who were bribed by foreign intelligence agents.
The key point was that not only did Yao Chong know about it, but he also suppressed the Prime Minister who didn't give face to his son and cooperated with the foreign officials who were bribed.
If not for the fact that Yao Chong was still useful, Li Yi would have killed all nine generations of his family.
This was equivalent to the duty of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the People's Bank of China, who was also a Prime Minister, to investigate corrupt officials.
Then the son of another Prime Minister not only took bribes, but also told the Prime Minister not to investigate some people.
The Prime Minister investigated this matter and came back to tell His Majesty, "Look, I did this for the country.
I offended that Prime Minister, so I had no choice. "
Then the Prime Minister relied on His Majesty's ability and complained that he was the one who promoted the Prime Minister and that he didn't know what to do. He was wrong.
This was called a threat, a threat to His Majesty.
His Majesty had no choice but to get rid of the other Prime Minister. In the end, this Prime Minister whose son had a big problem interceded for a subordinate who was bribed by foreign intelligence agents.
He could even plead for a traitor? He thought he could. Unfortunately, Li Longji said no at this time and asked him to step down.
Ordinary people didn't know what the Imperial Court was like, but Li Yi knew very well.
Just like that, Wei Zhigu survived. Lu Huaishen didn't die either. Yao Chong's son, Li Yi, was saved in exchange for Yao Chong's concession.
"Your Majesty, there are more and more members of the royal family. If they don't pay taxes, there will be a danger of them depending on you."
Bi Goo wasn't in the mood to think about anything else. He stared at the money.
In the past, no one paid taxes. Now, both sides started to collect taxes. The royal family didn't pay, such as Princess Yongmu.
Then, there was a possibility, or rather, a certainty.
If someone did business, they should pay 10%, 20%, or 30% of the tax, according to different products.
For example, the person who should pay 20% tax found a member of the royal family and attached the business to him.
Give the member of the royal family 10% of the tax, and he would earn 10%.
The Imperial Court lost 20%. When others saw this, they promised to find a way to ask the royal family for tax exemption.
What should they do? The Imperial Court couldn't afford it.
This year, no one reacted. The tax was too sudden, especially Luoyang's Henan Prefecture.
Next year, others would understand. The Imperial Court would suffer a loss.
"Does anyone have a good plan?" Li Longji frowned slightly after hearing this. Then, he relaxed and asked.
Now and in the past, the worst of you were ministers of several ministries. The rest were all ministers. Speak, I believe you.
The group of people looked at each other. What should they do?
"Su Qing?" Li Longji called out Su Yi.
"I think that those who don't think for the soldiers and provide support to the best of their ability should be severely punished." Su Yi said something ambiguous.
When he said soldiers, it could be understood that he wanted others to donate as much money as possible. It could also be seen as giving the soldiers financial and administrative benefits.
He didn't mention the royal family and avoided it. What a sensitive topic.
"Zhang Qing?" Li Longji asked Zhang Jiuling.
"The need for sea trade cannot be stopped. The tax has its own reason. Convince people with reason."
Zhang Jiuling followed. This line was not easy to cross. The border was a 30% tax.
"Song Qing?" Li Longji looked at Song Jing.
"Officials and members of the royal family should not do good things because of small things, and not do evil because of small things. Restrain them with virtue and control them with tests. "
Song Jing was in charge of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites. He had no choice but to speak from these two departments and not mention the specifics.
Without waiting for Li Longji to ask again, Bi Goo took the initiative to speak. Three of the four ministers had been asked, and he was the only one left.
"I have worries in my heart, and I have worries. It is difficult to resolve, and I cannot abandon it. I suggest that we go to the Li Family Zhuangzi and ask Xiao Yi. He has a good plan. "
Bi Goo's face was not red at all. He was very direct. 'Don't ask me, ask Li Yi. He knows.'
"What about the others?" Li Longji's expression was calm.
"I agree!" The group of officials said the same thing. It was not an ordinary kind of tacit agreement.
"That's why I am not worried." Li Longji was in a good mood. 'Look, I value Brother Yi. You all spoke ill of me behind my back. What about now?'
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