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

Chapter 460: Hou Junji Returns to the Court

Upon hearing this.

Li Shimin was stunned, thought for a while, and nodded.

“Just growth.”

"Anyway, I really didn't expect there would be such a big increase."

"I am willing to accept the loss."

"From now on, I'll follow your instructions, Li Zheng." Li Shimin said with a smile.

Li Shimin was naturally very happy to see such a huge increase in tax revenue at once.

This means there is more money to be spent in the treasury.

"I won't be polite then." Li Zheng smiled and bowed.

Subsequently.

He looked at Qin Jiansheng and Guo Jia.

"Chang'an City's pilot project on commercial taxes for merchants has been successful, and it has also had a great impact on taxation, which is beneficial to the national treasury."

"From now on."

"We will encourage business and remove all restrictions on merchants."

"However, collusion between officials and businessmen is prohibited, and the Ministry of Personnel will increase supervision. Once such a thing is discovered, the person will be executed."

"Even if we allow merchants to do business, it must be done within a fair range."

"Except."

"The business tax has been raised to 10% tax and will not change unless something unexpected happens."

"If anyone dares to evade taxes, the amount will be punished."

"This matter is supervised by the Ministry of Justice."

"These two national policies should be posted on the notice and announced to the world."

"We encourage merchants from all over the world to come and do business, and encourage the opening of business routes." Li Zheng said in a deep voice.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise."

All the civil and military officials in the court said in unison.

"Also, Father."

"Your son has one more thing to report." Li Zheng turned his head and looked at Li Shimin.

"What's the matter?" Li Shimin asked.

"It concerns all officials, and even more so the officials of the Great Tang Dynasty." Li Zheng said seriously.

As soon as these words fell.

Everyone's eyes were focused instantly.

"Li Zheng, go ahead." Li Shimin smiled slightly, and his eyes were filled with relief when he looked at Li Zheng.

The issue of commercial tax all depended on Li Zheng's efforts in making the bet, otherwise he really would not have changed.

"The change in commercial taxes has brought a tax increase of more than ten or twenty times to our Tang Dynasty, and the treasury has money."

"In addition to the changes brought about by this money to various official roads, borders, and people's livelihood in our Tang Dynasty, I think there is one more thing that must be implemented."

"That is the salary of all officials in the Tang Dynasty."

"Compared to the previous dynasty, the salaries of officials in our Tang Dynasty are really not that high. Even if a family is a little larger, the salary is not enough to support the whole family."

"So I propose that we increase the salaries of all officials in our Tang Dynasty." Li Zheng turned around and said seriously.

Hear this.

Almost all the courtiers in the court had expectant looks on their faces, and there was gratitude in their eyes as they looked at Li Zheng.

of course.

They know it too.

The decision lies in the hands of the current emperor.

"Is the salary of my Tang Dynasty too little?" Li Shimin frowned.

"Father."

“Don’t judge others by your own standards.”

"Perhaps Father doesn't realize that the salaries of officials in our dynasty are actually much lower than those in the previous dynasty, let alone those in the Qin and Han dynasties."

Hear this.

Li Shimin nodded slowly, with a thoughtful look.

All the civil and military officials in the court were looking forward to it.

If the salary could go up.

Then you really don't have to worry about anything anymore.

Especially those with strong and noble character do not like to have any side income, so their lives are particularly difficult. The salary increase can bring them peace.

"Li Zheng, since you said so." "I believe you."

"I'll leave this matter to you."

"You get to decide how much the salary increases." Li Shimin smiled and said to Li Zheng.

Obviously.

After much thought, and considering the fact that the national treasury was now rising sharply, which solved the problem of having no money in the treasury throughout the year, Li Shimin was not so resistant to raising the salaries of officials.

"On behalf of all the officials, I, your son, would like to thank you for your grace." Li Zheng bowed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

"Thank you, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, for your grace."

All the civil and military officials in the court spoke in unison, and each of them showed excitement.

"Let's continue the discussion." Li Shimin smiled slightly.

"Report."

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Duke Chen, King Jiangxia is back."

"Begging for an audience outside the palace."

Liu Lin walked quickly into the hall and spoke respectfully.

Hear the sound.

Li Shimin and Li Zheng looked at each other, both moved.

More than 20 days ago, the father and son received a report from Jiaozhou. After learning the situation, Li Zheng drafted an edict to recall Hou Junji and Li Daozon. As for the army, the Southern Border Prefecture Army continued to guard the southern border, and the Liangzhou Prefecture Army originally under Hou Junji's command continued to guard Jiaozhou, which was the original Zhenla and Nanzhao. They continued to open up official fields and try to be self-sufficient, and also shouldered the task of guarding.

of course.

Recalling Hou Junji and Li Daozon back to Chang'an also announced that many of Xiao Zhou's affairs had been successfully settled.

There is no need for them to guard it personally.

"Xuan."

Li Shimin said loudly.

echoed.

Hou Junji and Li Daozon had taken off their armor, put on the military uniforms of the barracks, and walked quickly into the hall.

But A Kun, Li Shimin, who was on a high position in the inner river, and Li Zheng, who was standing on the stairs, both looked very excited.

"Minister Hou Junji."

"Your Highness Li Dao Zong."

"Your Highness, Your Highness. Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness."

After the two entered the hall, they bowed respectfully.

"Stand up quickly." Li Shimin said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The two thanked him and slowly stood up.

At this time.

The eyes of all the ministers gathered.

As for the situation in Jiaozhou, the ministers had only heard about it from word of mouth, but they did not know the details.

"You have been guarding Jiaozhou for more than a year. Tell me about the situation."

"Now that you are back, Wei Zheng and the others should have brought the books back to you." Li Shimin said with a smile.

Li Daozong stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have been ordered to guard Nanzhao County. I have brought back all the records. I will first report the basic situation of Nanzhao."

"Go ahead." Li Shimin smiled.

"Nanzhao County has a population of 4.2 million and originally had 200,000 soldiers. After Nanzhao was destroyed, our Tang Dynasty captured it and incorporated 130,000 soldiers and reorganized them. After destroying Nanzhao, the officials of Nanzhao were selected and the dross was eliminated according to the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Only less than 30% of the original Nanzhao officials were retained, and the rest were all sent by our Tang Dynasty."

"Nanzhao has been completely controlled by the Tang Dynasty." Li Daozon said respectfully.

"Zhenla County has a population of six million and originally had 300,000 soldiers. On that day, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince led the army in person and destroyed more than 100,000 Zhenla troops. After our Tang Dynasty conquered Zhenla, we recruited 100,000 soldiers and also disbanded and reorganized them. Like Nanzhao, less than 30% of all officials were left, and the rest were all officials of our Tang Dynasty."

"Today, Zhenla County has been completely controlled by our Tang Dynasty."

Hou Junji also said this with excitement.

These ones.

They are all the military achievements of him and Li Daozon, as well as the political achievements of Wei Zheng and others.

"good very good."

"The thousands of miles of territory and tens of millions of people of Jiaozhou Prefecture all belong to our Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin said with a big laugh.

But after laughing.

Li Shimin looked at Li Zheng with great satisfaction: "Li Zheng, this is all thanks to you."

(End of this chapter)