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Ang Lee and Li Shizhi chatted with Li Yi and his old subordinates in the pavilion. Chatting with these seniors in their twilight years, Ang Lee did not feel stressed at all. At least, for Ang Lee, it was a very good feeling.
"Dalang! You said last time that these wheelchairs can be improved. Just in time, I have summed up a few points that need to be improved and asked you to come here to discuss it. "
Li Yi was chatting happily when he suddenly told Ang Lee the purpose of him coming here.
"What other inconveniences do you think are there? If possible, I will improve it. "
Ang Lee was still confident about improving the wheelchair. As long as Li Yi's requirements were not too high, there should be no big problem.
Li Yi smiled and leaned back, saying, "It's very convenient to have this wheelchair. However, my back is a little uncomfortable after sitting in it for too long. I want to lie down and rest, but I can't lie down at all! If the wheelchair can be both sitting and lying down, it will be more comfortable. However, I know it's difficult, so I just mentioned it casually. Maybe Dalang will have a way. "
Li Yi thought for a long time about making the wheelchair be both sitting and lying down, but he always felt that it was not easy. After all, the chairs were fixed. If one wanted to sit, it could not have the function of lying down. If one wanted to lie down, it was impossible to sit. Li Yi understood the principle very well.
"It's very difficult. Isn't it just making the wheelchair be both sitting and lying down? Don't worry, Grandpa. Leave it to me. I will make it for you within half a month. "
Such a wheelchair might be very difficult for Li Yi, but it was not difficult for Ang Lee. After all, Ang Lee had a lot of knowledge from later generations. It was not difficult to build a wheelchair that could be both sitting and lying down. Moreover, it could be adjusted to many angles. It could be tilted 90 degrees, 120 degrees, 150 degrees, or even 180 degrees. It could even be tilted to turn the wheelchair into a bed.
"That works too. Dalang, you can't joke around."
Li Yi just mentioned it casually. He planned to take a step back and ask Ang Lee to make a wheelchair for him when Ang Lee said that he couldn't do it. In this way, the two wheelchairs could be alternated. It was also a small satisfaction for his request and made his life more comfortable. However, he didn't expect that Ang Lee agreed without much thought, which made him feel very surprised.
When the four old subordinates heard Ang Lee's casual answer, they also revealed expressions of disbelief. In their opinion, such a request seemed to be very difficult to achieve. In fact, they felt that it was already very difficult to combine the carriage and the chair into one.
"Elder Father, seniors, if I can't do it, why would I boast? This requirement is really not high, and it is very easy to do. However, it is indeed a bit troublesome and requires some time to prepare. It will take at least half a month to make it. "
Ang Lee was quite conservative. According to his estimation, it should be possible to make it within ten days.
"Good, good, that's great. Dalang, if you can really make it, I will buy more and give them to my old subordinates. Haha!"
Hearing that such a wheelchair could be made, Li Yi was very excited. In this way, his life would become more comfortable and it would greatly reduce his physical pain. His old subordinates were also very happy. After all, Li Yi just said that as long as it was useful, he would continue to give these good things to his old subordinates.
"Young General Li, our legs are inconvenient, and we need people to take care of us everywhere, especially when we go to the toilet. This is very inconvenient. I wonder if Young General Li has a better way to solve it?"
An old general asked. He was Li Yi's old subordinate and was also a general. Although his position was not high, he was quite valued and trusted by Li Yi.
"This is simple. Just make a hole in the middle of the wheelchair that can be opened at any time. In addition, put a small platform on the west side and put the wooden bucket on the platform. In this way, you can also go to the toilet in the wheelchair. Isn't it much more convenient?"
Ang Lee directly said the improvement method. This was very common furniture in later generations and was not worth mentioning at all. However, no one in the Tang dynasty could invent it.
"Make a hole under the buttocks and go to the toilet in the wheelchair. This is a good idea, haha! Young General Li is really smart! "
"Dalang, in this case, you can make more samples. Make some of these with holes under the buttocks."
Li Yi was in a very good mood. After all, Ang Lee's new invention would further facilitate his life and make his life happier and better.
After talking for a while, Li Yi's four old subordinates left, but Ang Lee and Li Shizhi did not leave. Instead, they accompanied Li Yi to chat in the back garden.
"Sixth brother, you seem to be in a bad mood today. Is there something bothering you?"
Li Yi saw that Li Shizhi had not spoken much, so he was a little puzzled and asked.
Li Shizhi sighed and did not answer.
"Dalang, what's wrong with Sixth Weng?"
Ang Lee glanced at Li Shizhi and told him about how Li Shizhi was framed by Li Linfu.
After so many years, he is still so jealous and worried that someone will threaten his position. However, Sixth brother, you don't have to be sad. This was purely an accident. The Huashan gold mine is His Majesty's Dragon Vein. Even I didn't know about this. It's normal that you fell into Genu's trap. Next time, be very careful. [Love ↑ Go △ Xiao ↓ Say △ Wang]
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Li Yi tried to persuade Li Shizhi. He knew Li Linfu very well. However, when Li Linfu was in his prime, Li Linfu was still a small official. After Li Linfu became Prime Minister, he was old and weak and could not pose any threat to Li Linfu. Therefore, he took the empty title of Crown Prince's Junior Tutor and retired at home with a high salary.
"Next time? How can there be a next time? His Majesty no longer trusts me. Before I ask any questions, I have to discuss it with Li Linfu first. The so-called Left Prime Minister is just an empty title."
Li Longji sighed helplessly. Li Shizhi did say that Li Shizhi had to discuss everything with Li Linfu. In this way, Li Linfu had the final say in all the important matters of the court. Li Shizhi's Left Prime Minister had no real power and could not influence any important matters of the court. It was because of this that Li Shizhi could not help Ang Lee to propose the two tax laws to Li Longji.
"His Majesty has been bewitched by Genu. Now, the court is getting worse day by day. Unfortunately, I am old and can't do anything."
Li Yi lamented his old age. After all, he was in his eighties and now had no real power. He could not change the fact that Li Linfu had monopolized power.
"Elder, as long as we work together, the court may change for the better. At present, the tax revenue of the court is getting worse year by year, and more and more people are fleeing. If we don't change the current tax system, I'm afraid that the tax revenue of the Tang dynasty will not be enough to cover the expenses in the future. At that time, the Tang dynasty will be in danger of being destroyed."
Of course, Ang Lee would not tell him about the An Lushan Rebellion. However, if the current situation could not be changed, the An Lushan Rebellion would come on time. At that time, the Tang dynasty would fall into an irrecoverable situation.
"Reform the tax system? Dalang, the tax system was set by our ancestors. How can it be changed at will? "
Li Yi's thinking was obviously a little conservative. He felt that the rules set by the ancestors should not be changed at will.
However, Ang Lee immediately explained that the equal-field system of the Tang dynasty had been destroyed and that a large number of people had fled. He also proposed his own two-tax system for Li Yi to comment.
"The land tax will be paid according to the amount of land owned. In this way, the more land is annexed, the more tax will be paid. This can indeed greatly increase the tax revenue of the court. However, as long as this two-tax system is proposed, it will inevitably offend a lot of people, especially the rich and powerful who have a lot of land. They will be very dissatisfied, and I'm afraid there will be a lot of resistance."
Li Yi quickly thought of the advantages and difficulties of the two-tax system. He had a lot of land under his name. If the two-tax system was implemented, he would have to pay more taxes. Of course, Li Yi's salary was very high. This small amount of money was nothing for him.
"You're right. However, as long as the two-tax system is implemented, it will inevitably increase the tax revenue of the Tang dynasty. The national treasury will become more abundant. As long as we can persuade His Majesty, and His Majesty agrees, the nobles can do nothing about it. Moreover, the two-tax system does not impose a high tax on land. It won't hurt the nobles. It's just a small cut of their flesh. The resistance should not be as great as we think."
Ang Lee expressed his opinion. He always felt that since the two-tax system could be implemented decades later, it did not matter much if it was implemented a little earlier now. After all, it was only more than 30 years in advance, which was at most two generations.
"In that case, why don't you offer the two-tax system to His Majesty?"
Li Yi asked tentatively.
"Big Brother, His Majesty is very prejudiced against me now. I'm afraid that the two-tax system, which was originally very promising, will fail because I offered it and make His Majesty unhappy. In addition, His Majesty has already said that no matter what happens in the future, he must first discuss it with Li Linfu before making any suggestions."
Li Shizhi's expression was very helpless. Li Longji asked him to discuss everything with Li Linfu, which was tantamount to taking away his real power. Although he did not explicitly revoke his position as the Left Prime Minister, he was already dead in name only.
"Haha! I see. You came together today to ask me to offer the two-tax system, right? "
Li Yi laughed. He was not a fool. How could he not see through Ang Lee and Li Shizhi's thoughts?
"You're right. Sixth Old Man has just made His Majesty unhappy. I'm in a humble position and dare not rashly propose such a big policy. But Eldest Old Man is a person of virtue and prestige. If you can contact a group of old subordinates to submit a memorial to His Majesty, the two-tax system will certainly be passed."
Ang Lee flattered while massaging Li Yi's shoulders.
"Haha! You guys are trying to push the responsibility of offending people onto me! The two-tax system collects money from the nobles who have a lot of land and money. Once this law is proposed, I don't know how many nobles will scold me in the future. "
Li Yi said what was in his heart with a relaxed expression. Obviously, he was not afraid of offending people. He was already half-buried. What was there to be afraid of? In addition, although he had retired at home, he was still very concerned about the state affairs. After all, he was also a member of the royal family of the Tang dynasty. If the state affairs deteriorated and the national strength was damaged, it would not be a good thing for him.
"But once this law is proposed, all the poor people in the world will pray for Eldest Old Man and set up a shrine for him. Of course, I will jointly submit a memorial and stand with Eldest Old Man."
Ang Lee used the people in the world to cheer for Li Yi. At this moment, he really could not think of anyone else who was more suitable to persuade Li Longji to implement the two-tax system except Li Yi.
"Okay! For the sake of my grandson sitting in a wheelchair for me, I agree. However, whether His Majesty will accept it or not and how the officials will react is not up to me. After all, even if His Majesty is tempted by the two-tax system, he will let the officials discuss it. At that time, there will be objections. "
Li Yi calmly analyzed.
"Great. As long as Eldest Old Man proposes this proposal, even if His Majesty and the officials do not agree for the time being, when the Tang dynasty is short of money in the future, His Majesty and the officials will definitely think of this two-tax system. In short, the two-tax system will be implemented one day."
Ang Lee said with certainty.
"Okay, it's settled. In a few days, I will personally go to the palace to discuss this matter with His Majesty. Whether it succeeds or not, I will have no regrets."
Li Yi had made up his mind.
Originally, he did not want to get involved in this kind of thing. Moreover, the two-tax system would increase his taxes and hurt his interests. However, he owed Ang Lee a favor.
Last time, Ang Lee gave him a very practical wheelchair. This was a favor. Moreover, this wheelchair was very urgent for him. It was a big favor for him.
More importantly, Ang Lee was preparing to develop a wheelchair that could be used to sit, lie, and even go to the toilet. If the development was successful, his life in the future would be more convenient. In this case, of course, he was not willing to refuse Ang Lee's request.
From another point of view, Ang Lee used his previous promise to develop a new wheelchair for Li Yi and then put forward his own request to force Li Yi to agree. This was quite a clever trick. When he was in Li Shizhi's mansion, he had already thought of this.
After discussing the two tax systems, Ang Lee and Li Shizhi, invited by Li Yi, had a big meal together in the main hall of the prince's mansion.
It had to be said that Li Yi was really a nouveau riche. Ever since Li An gave him the wheelchair, his mansion had undergone a major renovation in a very short period of time. Not only was the pavilion in the back garden rebuilt, the roads were flattened, and even the door sills of all the rooms were removed. All of these were completed within a few days, and the speed was very fast.
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