I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 450 Bet

Chapter 450 Bet
Should we choose to let the foundation of the Tang Dynasty be passed down through the ages, or should we choose to let the national fortune only last for a hundred years and become another Sui Dynasty?

After careful consideration, Li Shimin chose the former.

At least there is this foundation for choosing the eternal inheritance of the Tang Dynasty.

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise."

All the civil and military officials in the court suddenly shouted in unison.

Everyone understood that Li Zheng's advice to Li Shimin was correct.

Today, the thousands of royal family members consume nearly 20% of the national treasury. If this continues for a long time, the royal population will grow larger and larger, and it will eventually become a major disaster. The national treasury may have no money to spend.

"Li Zheng."

"You have also thought about the royal family's offerings for a long time."

"Has any decision been made now?" Li Shimin asked Li Zheng.

Hear the sound.

Li Zheng's expression turned serious.

"Father."

"This matter."

"I have indeed thought it over carefully in my heart."

“It’s still the same choice as before.”

"Members of the royal family can receive royal tributes starting at the age of ten, but the original three hundred taels of silver per person will be reduced by half to one hundred and fifty taels per person, and the tributes can only be provided until the age of eighteen."

"After the age of eighteen, you will no longer receive royal offerings from the national treasury." Li Zheng said seriously.

"After the offerings are no longer issued."

"What should be done after the royal family turns 18?" Li Shimin asked directly.

"No longer prohibited from taking the imperial examinations, no longer prohibited from joining the army, no longer prohibited from doing business."

"open."

"Let them get everything based on their own abilities." Li Zheng said directly.

"In business?"

Hearing these two words, Li Shimin frowned.

Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans. In that era, merchants were the lowest class, even lower than farmers. Li Shimin could not stand letting the royal family go into business.

"Father."

"I know you have a lot of opinions about merchants."

"Do you remember the bet between me and your father that day in the Council Hall?" Li Zheng smiled.

"Of course I remember." Li Shimin nodded.

"This time, the bet can begin."

"I plan to implement business tax and shop tax in Chang'an City to encourage merchants to do business." Li Zheng smiled and said.

"How to bet?" Li Shimin asked again.

"If within six months, I cannot increase the taxes collected in Chang'an City by more than ten times, I will do the same as my father did, emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce. I will not change after I succeed to the throne."

“If taxes can really be increased tenfold or more, commercial taxes will be implemented throughout the country, and all restrictions on merchants will be lifted. I, your son, will formulate and collect commercial taxes.

"Father, do you dare to gamble?" Li Zheng said with a smile.

Hear the sound.

Li Shimin smiled cheerfully: "Why shouldn't I dare?"

"But Li Zheng, you must remember what you said."

Li Zheng immediately said: "I will keep it in mind."

"My dear ministers, I would like you to be witnesses to this bet."

"If I win, I can't let my father cheat." Li Zheng smiled at the civil and military officials in the court.

"Your servants are willing to bear witness."

All the civil and military officials in the court responded, with anticipation on their faces.

The current emperor made a bet with the crown prince.

This is truly unique.

They are also full of expectations.

Who will win this bet?

of course.

There were many courtiers in the court who had insights into taxation. When they heard that Li Zheng wanted to support business and collect commercial taxes, their eyes lit up. They seemed to be able to imagine what a grand event such a change would bring.

The court meeting continued.

But what is being discussed today is enough to shock the entire world.

Matters of royal worship, matters of merchants, and matters of encouraging business.

These will bring great changes to the Tang Dynasty.

"How is Jiaozhou Prefecture doing now?" Li Zheng looked at the civil and military officials in the court and suddenly asked.

This question is not really a question.

But it was done on purpose.

There are too many things that Li Zheng needs to change.

Today's Tang Empire is an empire full of loopholes. If it does not change, the Tang Empire will remain like this. Even if the original history has deviated because of his appearance, if these hidden problems are not resolved, sooner or later they will become a major problem.

"Return to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Jiaozhou has followed the emperor's orders and is now gradually implementing land nationalization."

"Now most of the land has been nationalized and distributed to the people of each county by Lord Wei Zheng and Lord Chu Suiliang."

"During this period, many powerful people in Jiaozhou Prefecture tried to stop the imperial edict and prevent the land from being nationalized, but they were all suppressed by the troops sent by Duke Chen and King Jiangxia." Qin Jiansheng immediately reported.

"very good."

“Nationalization of land is imperative.”

"Whoever dares to stop me will be killed." Li Zheng said coldly.

As soon as these words came out.

In this court, many people's faces changed.

Everyone in the court is smart. How could they not understand that this was Li Zheng's deliberate attempt to scare the enemy?

Jiaozhou Prefecture is just the beginning.

Perhaps soon after Ali, when the land of Jiaozhou Prefecture is completely nationalized, the next step will be the original territory of the Tang Dynasty.

Jiaozhou Prefecture is a pilot area.

"Li Zheng is right."

"Anything related to the foundation of the country must not be neglected. Whoever dares to hinder it will be killed." Li Shimin immediately echoed.

Glancing around.

With a kind of deterrence of killing emperors.

This can be seen.

Li Zheng has the same personality as his father.

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise."

In response to the father and son's concerted efforts, all the civil and military officials in the court cheered.

"Father."

"My uncles have returned to Beijing for so many days. Are they about to go back?" Li Zheng suddenly asked.

"It's time to go back."

"The princes cannot stay in the capital for too long." Li Shimin nodded.

"Now that I have just been crowned as the Crown Prince, I am also very busy with many things, so I would like to ask for your approval."

"Leave the second brother and the other three in Chang'an City for the time being. Once everything is settled, let them return to their fiefdoms."

"and."

"Second brother is very capable. I want to change his fiefdom for him." Li Zheng said with a smile.

"Where do you plan to move the second son's fiefdom to?" Li Shimin asked with a smile.

"Jinyang Prefecture."

"However, when my second brother arrived in Jinyang Prefecture, he was only in charge of the military, not the government." Li Zheng replied immediately.

Li Shimin glanced at Li Zheng and seemed to have figured out why this arrangement was made.

But he didn't stop it.

"Okay." Li Shimin waved his hand.

"Thank you, father." Li Zheng said immediately.

"Your uncles are also going back to their fiefdoms."

"The change in the royal family's offerings will also make them very angry. You should ask them to go to the East Palace to appease them."

"I won't go to see them." Li Shimin sighed.

"Your son obeys your command." Li Zheng nodded.

"Li Zheng, the next thing is about the royal family's offerings."

"The court meeting is over. We have things to do today."

"My son, I obey your orders."

The court meeting was over.