Da Qin: At the age of six, I beat Qin Shihuang at the beginning

Chapter 153 Li Si Asks Doctor Qin
Li Si is very determined.

He is the prime minister, and he knows the situation of Daqin too well!

Emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business is not just lip service!
The tax burden on farmers is indeed heavy, but it is not impossible to live.

At least, the annual tax burden is based on your harvest!

Businessmen are completely different.

Not only is the tax rate as high as [-]%, but it will not be adjusted.

A steamed bun costs five kuai, and you have to pay four kuai in taxes.

Even if your steamed buns are about to rot and you only sell them for one big buck, the tax money is still four big bucks.

Moreover, the food and clothing expenses of merchants are strictly restricted. Even if they have money, they cannot enjoy it openly.

In particular, book marketing has a fatal problem for businessmen: city gate tax.

City gate tax, you have to pay every time you enter Chengdu.

Books are transported across the country, how can it not go to the city?Could it be that the escorts were allowed to sleep in the open all the time?
Once in the city, the cost will inevitably rise.

The more times you go to the city, the higher the cost.The cost of transporting books from Xianyang to the frontier is unimaginable.

If His Majesty hadn't given those imperial merchants preferential treatment, they would have never been able to do what they are doing now.

After listening to Li Si's words, Zu Long fell silent.

What Li Si said did make sense.

"Li Xiang, you might as well think again, is there any other way?"

Li Si bent his waist to the bottom: "Your Majesty, there is nothing I can do!"

Zulong sighed.

He hesitated and asked, "Do you think... the government... can do it?"

"no!"

"No!"

Wang Jian and Li Si blurted out at the same time.

"Your Majesty! Scholars, farmers, businessmen! Businessmen are the lowest, and business affairs are the cheapest! How can you let the government sit and wait for low-level things? Will the people of the world lose their respect for the government?"

Wang Jian's attitude was somewhat urgent: "Your Majesty, you must think twice about this matter!"

He was really in a hurry.

He doesn't care about himself or his family, but he cares about Da Qin!

The Great Qin gained its foothold by relying on the national policy set by Shang Yang, how could it be changed rashly?

Once implemented, what Zu Long said about official merchants would be worse than the impact of using a large number of imperial merchants!
Zu Long knew that he was also worried about Da Qin, so he didn't care about his attitude, and looked at Li Si.

However, seeing Li Si's originally fiercely opposed attitude, there seemed to be a trace of doubt.

Li Si took a deep breath: "Your Majesty, who came up with this plan?"

He didn't want to understand the joints, but just felt that this should not be what Zulong thought.

One must know that Daqin knows Zulong's attitude towards businessmen.

It is surprising enough to be able to use a few imperial merchants. How could it be possible for the government to do business?
He had a vague guess in his mind.

Seeing his appearance, Zu Long burst out laughing.

"As expected of Li Xiang, not bad! This plan is not my idea!"

Li Si felt relieved.

This strategy is indeed good, but who would have thought of letting the government do business in a society that emphasizes agriculture and suppresses business?
I'm afraid... only that one person!

He was originally the same as Wang Jian, who firmly opposed it!
It was just instinctive doubts that made him pause for a while, and sure enough, it was Qin Mu!

Your guess was right!
However, he still didn't understand the purpose of this strategy.

If there is one person in this world that Li Si can admire unconditionally, it is only Qin Mu.

Wang Jian also reacted at this moment: "It's not His Majesty, could it be... Young Master Mu?!"

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Wang Jian was covered in cold sweat instantly!
The term "gongzi" can be used to address any young person.

But if you add "name" to "Young Master", you can only call him the prince!
I didn't notice it for a moment just now, but I actually said the name in my heart.

Fortunately, Zulong didn't seem to care.

Only then did Wang Jian boldly speak up again: "Your Majesty, even if it is what Doctor Qin said, this matter is definitely not feasible!"

Zu Long looked at Li Si: "Li Xiang, what do you mean?"

Li Si smiled wryly: "Your Majesty, to be honest, I don't understand what Divine Doctor Qin meant. It's just... since he said it, I... dare not deny it casually..."

"Hahahaha!"

Zu Long laughed loudly: "How many times have Li Xiangcai met him? Are you afraid of being slapped in the face? I am..."

The words stopped abruptly.

Wang Jian and Li Si hurriedly lowered their heads, lest Zu Long would see the almost uncontrollable smile on their faces.

"cough!"

Zu Long cleared his throat, and repeated what Qin Mu had said before.

In fact, this method is not complicated, basically it is to let the local governments undertake the marketing of books.

Because it is a government action, it can greatly reduce the cost of books and further reduce the price of books.

Moreover, this is an expedient measure in itself, and the bookstore will be transformed into a school later.

At that time, no one can say that the government is doing business.

Besides, a book doesn't make money in the first place, so what's the point of doing business like this?
Li Si pondered for a moment: "This set of plans is well thought out, excellent! Excellent!"

It's just that he obviously hasn't figured out some joints thoroughly.

Zu Long guessed that he should be very afraid of being slapped in the face by Qin Mu...

Zu Long smiled slightly: "Where is the magic?"

"The wonderful thing is..."

Li Ska spent a long time, and finally said: "The effect is quick..."

"Hahaha!"

Zulong laughed.

Wang Jian muttered, "That's good, why not use this method at the very beginning..."

Zulong's smile froze.

Wang Jian felt wrong for a moment, what happened to him today?
Don't you want to live anymore deep down in your heart?

Why are you making trouble for His Majesty?
Li Si suppressed a smile beside him.

Zu Long said with a sullen face, "Since there is no problem, it is better to start preparations immediately. Li Xiang, I will leave this matter to you."

Li Si pondered for a while: "Your Majesty, when did you learn about this plan?"

Zu Long looked at Li Si.

Just now Wang Jian said it once, are you here again?
Li Si quickly bent down: "Your Majesty, I have no other intentions, I just want to know whether this plan is feasible."

Zu Long thought for a while: "When the imperial examination is issued."

Li Si nodded: "Your Majesty, this strategy is indeed good, but it doesn't fit the reality..."

Zu Long wondered: "Why doesn't it match?"

Li Si said calmly: "Your Majesty, I know that the key to this strategy is to use the power of the government to distribute books on a large scale, and then let the local scholars use them."

"But now, several imperial merchants..."

He observed for a while, and saw that Zulong's expression was as usual, and then he continued: "Being reckless, I'm afraid, today's scholars have already had a psychological shadow on these bookstores!"

"They can't even fight businessmen, let alone the government?"

"I'm just afraid, but now that the government has come forward, the scholars are even more afraid!"

Zu Long nodded slightly: "What Li Xiang said does have some truth. If there is enough time, this is naturally not a big deal. However, the imperial examination is coming... If you have any doubts, you will miss it..."

Li Si cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this is the end of the matter, what I feel...you might as well ask Divine Doctor Qin!"

(End of this chapter)