The pastoral doctor in the rebirth space

Chapter 1224 Lucky Xu Zihan (2)
"The emperor's move is inappropriate. If it only increases the tax burden on merchants, they may have objections. If it is not done properly, it will cause chaos!"

"It's just a mere businessman, with a low status, why not increase their taxes!"

Emperor Qianfeng looked coldly at the ministers in the court, each of them was blushing. He didn't know how long he waited before Emperor Qianfeng said, "Okay."

As soon as the words fell, the officials who had been arguing fiercely just now became as quiet as a cicada, even breathing carefully.

"I have always had an idea for a long time, let businessmen take the imperial examination!"

Emperor Qianfeng's words hit everyone's hearts like a bomb. They looked at Emperor Qianfeng in disbelief. What did they hear? They heard that Emperor Qianfeng planned to let businessmen take the imperial examination!

"Your Majesty, this matter must never happen! Ever since I established the dynasty in Daliang, merchants have never been allowed to participate in the imperial examination!"

"Your Majesty, if this matter is not good, it will shake the foundation of the country. It is absolutely unfeasible!"

"emperor--"

"Okay. Who said that there is no precedent for a businessman to take the imperial examination, Xu Zihan, he is not only a businessman, but he took the imperial examination, and he even passed the high school. He is even more promising than some pretentious scholars!"

"Your Majesty, although Xu Zihan was born as a merchant, he is a member of the Xu family of the imperial merchant. There were many unreasonable things about him participating in the imperial examination back then! Later, Xu Zihan probably realized this, so he voluntarily gave up his fame!"

"I know why Xu Zihan gave up his fame back then, and the reason, but it's definitely not what you said, that he felt unworthy!"

"emperor--"

Emperor Ganfeng is too lazy to listen to these people's clichés. Improving the status of businessmen is what Emperor Ganfeng has always wanted to do. Before, he was worried that he would be opposed by all officials when he raised this matter, but since Chu After Siya showed him those treasures, Emperor Ganfeng really made up his mind!

"Don't be unconvinced in your hearts! You have studied hard for many years. If you can't even compare with a businessman, I will blush for you! However, businessmen were indeed not allowed to take the imperial examination before. Suddenly, taking the imperial examination will indeed make many people I am not convinced, so I plan that all merchants who plan to take the imperial examination will have their tax burden doubled in the same year!"

The faces of many people in the court have changed. Those who are officials in the officialdom are not old fritters. How could they not see that Emperor Ganfeng is determined to improve the status of businessmen!At this juncture, no one dared to continue to dry Fengdi's beard!

The decision of the early dynasty spread throughout Liangdu in an instant.

When Chu Siya heard the news, she couldn't help being slightly surprised, and after the surprise, she was relieved.

"Uncle Emperor's policy is good. Merchants have money, but what they lack is social status. Double the tax is nothing to them. If they can let their sons participate in the imperial examination, they are afraid that they will pay ten times the tax. All happy."

Princess Zhaohui couldn't help but shook her head, "Your emperor's uncle's policy can only improve the status of some businessmen at most. Don't forget, scholars have always been self-sufficient, how can they think highly of businessmen? I’m afraid I’ll look down on merchants too! Maybe I’ll secretly trip up merchants who take part in the imperial examination.”

Chu Siya nodded when she heard the words, because she didn't think too much, what her mother said was really good, but since her emperor's uncle has taken this step, she thinks she will gradually improve the social status of the businessman in the future.

(End of this chapter)