"Where's the money?" Before Li Yi could say anything, Bi Goo stood up.
He glared at Huang Xiaolong and clenched his fists.
Huang Li's face turned pale: "Bi Zaifu, it's … it's the local tax. It's Guangzhou's tax, not the city's tax."
"Ah? Guangzhou's Governor's Office wants to pay the tax? "Bi Goo asked.
Huang Li nodded vigorously: "Yes, we pay the imperial court and keep a portion of it."
"Oh!" Bi Goo sat back down: "Your Majesty, Guangzhou wants to pay the imperial court extra tax! Haha! "
"Uh-huh!" Li Longji frowned.
"We should congratulate Your Majesty on this matter." Bi Goo quickly added, and cupped his hands in the direction of Xingqing Palace.
"Li Dongzhu, what do you think?" Huang Li wiped his sweat with his sleeve and asked Li Yi.
"I'm in charge of the Ministry of Revenue. Tell me." Bi Goo pointed to himself.
"The consumption tax for the foreign merchants and merchants from the Tang dynasty in Guangzhou? One-tenth of the tax? How much is left? What's the use of it? "
Li Yi ignored Bi Goo. What's the use of telling you? You don't know anything.
"So it's the consumption tax." Bi Goo said.
Huang Li once again confirmed that his words carried the most weight in the entire restaurant. Only Li Yi could tell him how the money was earned and how the tax was paid.
"Li Dongzhu, it's one-tenth of the tax. The profits are too high. Keep 30% and use it mainly for infrastructure. It's … uh! The original place. How should I put it? "
Huang Li was so anxious that he forgot about the things he memorized in Guangzhou. He wanted to take out his sleeve. There was a piece of paper in his sleeve pocket.
But when he took it out, he was stunned. He had changed his clothes, but the paper was not in his new clothes.
"Further increase the accommodation, improve the quality of service, perfect the hardware requirements, and carry out industrial and large-scale upgrades."
Li Yi said when he saw Huang Li's anxious expression.
Huang Li was stunned again. He looked at Li Yi with admiration: "Li Dongzhu, you are indeed the most capable minister in the world. Yes, that's right."
"Then the retained money continues to burn cement, make concrete, and pave a better pier.
The roadside drainage channel leading to the mountain had to be strengthened. Otherwise, the heavy rain would bring sand down and block it, flooding the road and obstructing traffic.
The thick trees were to be used to build ships. They could not be used to burn cement. As for fuel, they had to buy coal from Lu Zhou.
Did the people spread out from the docks to repair their houses? What's the follow-up plan? "
Li Yi held the wine cup and said calmly.
"Li Dongzhu, how did you know?" Huang Li's body trembled slightly. It was unknown whether it was due to excitement or fear.
"I'm asking you a question," Su Yi said. It was normal for Li Yi to guess. Why would I need to explain to you?
"Oh! They were all right. Then, there's the mountain people. They live in the mountains. When the rain is heavy, the village will be destroyed.
They're most afraid of water. When Song Zaifu was the commander-in-chief of Guangzhou, he taught the locals to build houses with stones to prevent fire. We're all grateful for Song Zaifu's kindness.
So … So, we're going to build brick houses for the mountain people, pave the ground with cement, and clear the ground for drying grains. "
Then, he looked at Song Jing and smiled. 'Song Zaifu is amazing!'
Song Jing felt as though he had been slapped in the face. It stung.
Back then, he had asked the people to build houses with stones. How were they going to build houses?
It was impossible for the mountain people to gather stones to build a village. It would take too much labor.
Now, he was praised because the locals were rich. Moreover, they could burn cement and bricks.
The goal was the same, and the result was the same. The only difference was that when he was the commander-in-chief of Guangzhou, the economy did not keep up.
Back then, he was like a castle in the air, a moon in the water. It was out of touch with reality.
Now that Guangzhou was building houses again, it was the right thing to do. They were rich and had technical support. The mountain people trusted the imperial court.
"Keep all of it. The imperial court does not need Guangzhou's taxes.
We need to use the abundant funds reasonably and speed up the transformation of the Tang dynasty people living in the mountains.
Strengthen health promotion, follow up on water and sewage technology, and implement the relevant policies of the imperial court.
Promote the spread of education and information among the special living groups living in the villages and villages on the mountains.
Increase communication between the people living in and out of the mountains. Create unique industries in the villages and integrate them with the ecological environment of the docks.
Make use of the border trade policy and rely on the tertiary industry to help the first and second industries improve their own skills. "
Li Yi's answer was that there was no need to hand it over. Keep it all. Then, he would use it for the rest of his words.
Huang Li wiped his sweat with his sleeve again. This time, it was not because of the spiciness, but because he was anxious, "Li Dongzhu, I … I don't understand!"
"I'll explain it to you later. You have to learn more about such simple things! The imperial court can't collect taxes anymore. Sigh! "
Bi Goo understood and knew how to implement it.
Everyone, including Princess Yongmu, understood and was used to it.
In the beginning, it was just a bunch of useless words. Now, they understood that every sentence was crucial.
"Can I not hand it over?" Huang Li was happy. He had completed his task.
Bi Goo glanced at him, "If you don't hand it over now, you'll have to hand it over in the future. Build a solid foundation. It's just like raising chickens. Whether they eat eggs or hatch eggs, they eat more food. "Huang Li knew that there were limits to raising poultry.
Song Jing spoke, "Let's say that we'll expand the scale of trade in the future. You'll only see more barbarian merchants, so we'll have to build more inns and restaurants.
Li Yi is thinking of finding more barbarian merchants and arranging the infrastructure in advance.
You're all passive, but Li Yi's is active. Why don't you understand? "
"Everyone, please eat." Li Longji saw that Bi Goo was still confused. He didn't want to find someone to explain it to him now. After they finished eating, didn't Bi Goo want to explain it to him personally?
Not long after, Li Longji finished eating and put down his chopsticks. Everyone else finished eating as well. It was such a coincidence that none of the food was wasted.
The leftover soup from the hotpot was brought to the hut at the bridgehead to cook together.
Li Yi strolled alone in Zhuangzi. He wanted to practice his skills.
Li Longji happily went for a bath and a massage. He had solved another important problem today.
Bi Goo followed Bi Goo to his office in Zhuangzi. Bi Goo wanted to explain to him what Li Yi was talking about.
It was even more difficult to understand if it was translated into classical Chinese.
The others looked for books to read. It was still early, so they couldn't sleep.
In the past, they had to wake up early for court meetings. Those who lived far away had to leave early. There were food stalls at the entrance of the Imperial City.
If they were afraid of death, they didn't have to buy anything. Yao Chong used to have a large group of bodyguards.
Now that the Prime Minister was out, there were only a dozen people. Tell others who I am and I'll be strolling outside. If you want to assassinate me, you can do it.
If you want to kill me and disrupt the Tang dynasty's politics? You're definitely thinking too much.
You should've killed that coward who risked his life flying around. Killing him would've worked.
If the group was small, things would be easier. If they didn't want to go out, they would work in Zhuangzi.
It was like living in the company. The company's conditions were good.
Princess Yongmu finished arranging tomorrow's business and went out to find Li Yi.
After a while, she couldn't find him. She went into the surveillance room and caught him.
Li Yi sat not far from the artificial beach and watched a few children play in the sand. The boys were still wearing open-crotch pants, but the girls weren't allowed to wear them.
When Princess Yongmu brought Xiao Lan to the place, Bi Goo and the others arrived first.
"Xiao Yi, Huang Li is smart. He understood after a few pointers. It's best to work in Zhuangzi. "
Bi Goo walked slowly with a cup of chrysanthemum tea.
"Is that so?" Li Yi looked at Bi Goo.
"What's wrong?" Bi Goo felt a little guilty.
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