Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 3045 Dawn One Officially Launched

Yang Xiaotao didn't take his casual remark seriously, but it reached the ears of someone who was interested.

Then many people started to wonder whether or not to implement an agricultural tax.

Then, someone burst out laughing.

Laugh at Yang Xiaotao, he's so arrogant and ignorant.

It is important to understand that this practice of paying land taxes has been a tradition for thousands of years. It is precisely because of these taxes that the country can be supported, develop industry and commerce, and maintain a balance.

This has been a key element in maintaining social stability for many years, and no one has ever dared to say that agricultural taxes should not be levied.

Since those who farm no longer have to pay grain taxes, what about those who don't farm?

Buy food to eat?

What about prices?
Does that mean the grain sellers become the big shots?

Especially now, we rely on the produce from the land to support the revolutionary construction.

If someone said that in the country, they'd probably be considered crazy.

Even if this person is Yang Xiaotao.

Those who knew about this in private, even if they didn't dare to say it to Yang Xiaotao's face, still mocked him behind his back quite a bit.

Even abroad, he'd probably be considered either crazy or a fool.

But some people just happen to believe what this fool says.

Having no other option, Li Chengjun relayed Yang Xiaotao's words to Ding Wei.

Then Ding Wei felt that his thinking had been completely opened up, and he wrote a report overnight and sent it to Mosidov.

Mosidov looked at the report in his hand and felt as if the world was ending.

What does that mean? They're abolishing agricultural tax?

Then came a night of deep thought.

Finally, as the sun rose, Mosidov made his decision.

Abolished Persia's agricultural tax.

To be precise, it was the abolition of the agricultural land tax under his rule.

That same day, Mosidov summoned his local officials and announced his decision.

Initially, some officials objected.

But after Mosidov presented the financial statements, everyone fell silent.

This report clearly states that using just 10% of the profits from oil exports each year to purchase grain would be enough to satisfy the food needs of everyone under its jurisdiction.

Moreover, most of this grain was purchased from the domestic population.

Of course, if domestic grain is too expensive, they can buy grain from abroad, such as from China.

Purchasing grain from abroad can balance domestic grain prices and stabilize social order.

Once the agricultural tax is abolished, the people will feel a greater sense of identification with the government and will be more supportive of it.

Even more people could be freed up to join in industrial construction.

The benefits may not be immediately apparent, but as time goes on, more and more people will stand on their side.

This is beneficial to them in every way.

The group was persuaded by Mosidov and then announced the news.

When the news spread, the whole of Persia was in an uproar.

Subsequently, Mosidov made several public statements on the radio, confirming that the matter was true and would be enshrined in law in the future.

With Mosidov's personal approval, his people celebrated with great joy.

Then all the taxes that had been imposed on him under various pretexts were eliminated, making Mosidov's prestige unparalleled.

Conversely, the government on the other side, faced with the surging discontent among its subjects, lacked the resolve to abolish agricultural taxes and instead adopted a repressive policy, leading to widespread public resentment.

In contrast, the enlightened people of Persia immediately understood who truly represented the future of Persia.

As a result, in a short period of time, the population under Mosidov's rule increased by 10%, and this number is still increasing rapidly.

While population growth has brought many hidden dangers, the demographic dividend is also emerging.

A new round of industrial construction was then put on the agenda.

They need more Chinese industries to invest and build factories.

Yang Xiaotao learned about this at the end of July, when the weather in Beijing was unbearably hot.

But once you know, it's nothing to be surprised about.

It's just Persia; isn't it normal for a country with abundant resources to abolish agricultural taxes?

The most difficult task is naturally the one with the largest population.

If China could achieve this, it would be a landmark transformation.

However, Yang Xiaotao believes that his involvement this time will bring about this change sooner.

It will allow our farmers to suffer less.

Upon learning of this, Yang Xiaotao simply hummed in response and then continued with his work.

During this period, I was busy with the expansion of the ninth division. All the factories were expanding rapidly, with an increase in personnel, machine capacity, and product sales. It took me about two months to sort things out.

In this way, the nine parts gradually adapted to the 'energy overload' situation.

Only then did things slowly get back on track.

The office was cool and comfortable with the air conditioning on.

Although it may seem like a waste of electricity, the nine stations are not currently experiencing a power shortage.

Moreover, a good working environment can increase work efficiency, which also saves costs.

Therefore, turning on the air conditioner is very helpful for work.

The above are Yang Xiaotao's remarks, to which Secretary Li Hongfeng neither commented nor denied.

Surprisingly, Zhao Gang also turned on the air conditioner.

"Minister Yang, this is the summary table of growth data for each department that you asked me to compile."

Liu Lixue picked up a report and walked to Yang Xiaotao, where she respectfully placed it down.

She had learned some things about Persia from her second grandfather, and she was somewhat afraid to face Yang Xiaotao.

The ridicule of the past has now become a boomerang; the more we laugh, the harder the slaps hurt.

My second grandfather would often lament at home, wondering when we could abolish the agricultural tax.

Liu Lixue didn't know what to say.

Because it's nothing compared to Persia.

How many people are there in Persia? How many are on our side?

Persia could earn foreign exchange by selling oil and then use it to buy food to feed its people.

What about our side?
This is simply impossible.

But she was still a little curious about how Yang Xiaotao would answer this question.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, put down the design drawings in his hand, and picked up the report. "Director Yang."

Hearing Liu Lixue's voice, Yang Xiaotao looked up and asked a questioning look.

Liu Lixue smiled. Lou Xiao'e wasn't in the office right now, so it was a good opportunity to ask the question that had been bothering her.

"Minister Yang, you said that Persia can abolish agricultural taxes, can we?"

"Yes, why not?"

As soon as Liu Lixue finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao immediately replied.

Clean and neat, without any sloppiness.

However, Liu Lixue felt somewhat uncomfortable with it.

"Really?"

"Hmm, why isn't it true?"

Yang Xiaotao countered with a question, leaving Liu Lixue somewhat at a loss for words.

"But, but there are so many of us, and we all have to eat in the fields..."

"And then~"

"And then, what if all these people didn't farm..."

"Who told you nobody farms anymore?"

Liu Lixue was at a loss, then continued, "What if there isn't enough food?"

Yang Xiaotao shook his head and said, "Buy it!"

"purchase?"

"But that costs money. They have oil, what do we have?"

When Liu Lixue asked him, Yang Xiaotao didn't answer directly. Instead, he raised the report Liu Lixue had given him slightly and said, "We have this!"

Liu Lixue looked at the report; she knew all the data inside perfectly.

These are reports from various factories and departments across the nine divisions for May, June, and July.

The key data came to mind.

Production of aircraft engines, particularly turbojet engines, increased by 50%.

Turbofan engine production increased by 100%.

Machine tool production has increased by 45% compared to the planned capacity, and the original plan to be completed by the end of the year can be completed before October this year.

Computer production has increased by 38% in the production of Level 9-2, allowing the existing task plan to be completed a month ahead of schedule. Production and assembly of Dawn-1 have also begun, and various departments of the research institute have started to integrate resources.

The pharmaceutical company added three production lines to its insulin production facility, increasing capacity by 28%. This means that nearly one-third more insulin can be sold each month, allowing more patients to receive treatment.

At the same time, you can also earn more money.

The production of game consoles and game cartridges, although it only increased by 25%, still yielded substantial profits from sales.

There was also a photocopier and a calculator.
Behind these industrial upgrades lies the upgrading of individual sectors, factories, and a large amount of basic processing.

They will drive more industries to upgrade, either proactively or passively.

With a large number of orders to complete and achieve breakthroughs, the only options are either innovation or hiring more people.

Both of these aspects are a positive stimulus for the industry of the Ninth Department.

Today, the Ninth Division is on the fast track, riding the wave of the Dengzhou Nuclear Power Plant and beginning to make waves.

As for how far it will ultimately go, nobody knows.

As can be foreseen, the development of Department Nine has surpassed that of other departments at the same time.

These are perhaps the reasons behind Yang's confidence.

only…

Liu Lixue took a deep breath, then asked again, "But Director Yang, these are all the achievements of our Ninth Department, and our Ninth Department is far behind the other departments. This…"

"Is this okay?"

Yang Xiaotao put down the report and said with a smile, "You should ask, if we can do it, why can't they?"

"We all have two hands and one head. No one has more hands than anyone else. If we can do it, why can't they?"

Liu Lixue opened her mouth, unsure of what to say.

Or, to put it another way, should I say what's on my mind?

People are the same.

But there's only one Yang Xiaotao!
unless…

Liu Lixue suppressed her surprise and nodded, "I understand!"

Yang Xiaotao smiled, then looked at the report and nodded from time to time.

After reading the documents, Yang Xiaotao said, "Xiaoxue, ask about the situation in foreign trade. With more of this stuff, we should be making more money, right?"

Liu Lixue smiled and said, "I've already asked, and the profit has exceeded 80% of previous periods. They also said that if this trend continues, this year's net profit will definitely more than double."

"Oh, and they've also spread rumors that profits will more than double last year's, and they'll give us a big gift."

Yang Xiaotao just smiled and said, "You should ask what this 'grand gift' is, because if it's more than twice the amount, then it's not appropriate!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Lixue smiled and said, "Then you'll have to find a way to double your profits first."

Yang Xiaotao picked up the phone and laughed, "Twice? Is that difficult?"

Liu Lixue looked at Yang Xiaotao's phone call as scheduled, said a few words, and then hung up.

The whole process took less than a minute, but after hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, my heart was filled with turbulent emotions.

"Minister Yang, are you sure?"

After a long silence, Liu Lixue asked incredulously.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Didn't you hear everything?"

"But, but that's Dawn One! That's an extremely, extremely important computer!"

"Minister Yang, we don't even have the equipment ourselves, and many of our own factories haven't even used it yet, and you're already pushing it out? This..."

Liu Lixue felt that she was not speaking clearly today, her mind kept going blank, and sometimes she couldn't continue speaking.

"Don't worry, we'll have something better."

Yang Xiaotao smiled, got up, and walked outside.

He stopped abruptly as he passed Liu Lixue and said, "From now on, if you want to get information from me, you'll have to pay a consultation fee."

As the person left, Liu Lixue finally realized what was happening and snorted.

"I don't want to give you money."

Despite saying that, Yang Xiaotao's phone call caused quite a stir.

This is because the Ninth Division has completed the development of the Dawn-1 computer and put it into production.

The key point is that this computer was not only sold domestically, but also internationally, showing no intention of keeping it to itself.

Yang Xiaotao's call was to the foreign trade department to inform them that Chenxi-1 was accepting overseas orders.

In an instant, Dawn One from the Ninth Division appeared before everyone's eyes, immediately causing a ripple.