The Merchants Ordinance established the principle of business first, which was deeply supported by Ukelie and others, but they were not stupid. They soon seemed to be less favorable to them.

Especially the Price Act and the Labor Act, they are both businessmen and employers, and these bills clearly limit their development and undermine the norms of free trade.

Wu Kelie asked Han Yi: "Shilarious Minister Han, whether the Price Act and the Labor Act are still to be discussed. Everyone is willing to sell for how much this thing is. The same is true for the Labor Act. If you think the remuneration is too low, you can't come. Therefore, I think it's enough to restrict and not force others."

The rest of the businessmen also nodded.

Han Yi smiled and said, "You said it right, but in fact it should be the case. If you agree, both of these points can be abolished, but I have to say it first. You must let the people here know this."

Yi Gu said curiously: "Why is this?"

Han Yi sighed and said, "Actually, the reason why I added these two bills was because I was afraid of unnecessary misunderstandings that would affect the exchanges between the Central Plains and the Northwest. I am a businessman, but I also want to say that there is no traitor or businessman. If the merchants are not careful in their calculations, how can they make a fortune? Nowadays, more and more Central Plains merchants come to the Northwest to do business, and the court tries to let them hire local people as much as possible. If the regulations are not explicitly stipulated, I am just afraid that those merchants will make some tricks and reduce the price.

With less rewards and intentional price gouging, the people in the northwest will definitely be the biggest victims, and may cause unresolved conflicts at that time. These two bills are actually to protect the rights and interests of local people. But I said earlier that all these regulations are determined by you. If you do not agree, I have no objection, but I do not want to affect the exchanges between the two places, nor do I want the local people to misunderstand the court. Therefore, I need you to explain this to the people clearly.”

Wu Kelie and the others were speechless. This was really hard to do. These two regulations were obviously to guarantee the rights and interests of the people and small businessmen. According to the law of conservation of interests, it was to harm the rights and interests of these wealthy businessmen. This is certain. For this reason, they must object.

However, there is also a regional issue.

There are so many businessmen in Zhongyuan who do business here and play a leading role. The major projects are all done by Zhongyuan merchants, and the main employed people are also Zhongyuan merchants, and the laborers are all local people.

If they object, the Central Plains merchants were the most advantageous, and the people who suffered the most were the people of their tribe. But if they agreed, their interests would be harmed again.

This made them very confused.

But after struggling, they still agreed with these two regulations.

You can't explain this to the people, and you can't tell them that for the sake of my small rights and interests, it will harm the interests of the people in the northwest. If this happens, they will not be able to do it.

Han Yi couldn't wait to introduce these two regulations and saw that this opportunity was really wonderful. If it was a little later, when the Northwest merchants began to take the lead with their home advantage, or the merchants on both sides united to form a community of interests, they might not agree.

“Tax – tax law?”

Many people exclaimed, "Tax" is really dazzling. You should know that the Tang Dynasty did not collect taxes in the old Turkic areas, and at most it was tributed to some local specialties, because the Central Plains dynasty is still mainly to appease all regions and collect taxes as soon as it comes, which is probably going to rebel. The same is true for the Eastern Turkic. When these chiefs saw the tax law, their hearts were broken. After a long time of work, they still had to ask for money!

Han Yi smiled and said, "Look down first, in fact, this is up to you to decide."

Can tax laws be decided by us?

Of course I won’t hand over it!

Isn't this simple?

Su Dingfang and Pei Xingjian were very calm. At this point, they admired Han Yi and went to the ground.

These chiefs looked down, and the more they looked, the more surprised they became. They had never seen such detailed tax laws in their lives. In fact, whether it was the Central Plains tax laws or the Turkic tax laws, they usually said in one sentence, how much money you paid was just the difference between more and less. Some dynasties were harsh taxes, while others had light taxes and low taxes.

But Han Yi's tax law is different. It does not mean that you are asked to pay how much money, but that the government's expenditure is first given, such as patrol teams, how many people, how much money the government has to use to hire them, market managers, street cleaning personnel, and government's consumable expenses, which are written in very detailed detail. Then calculate the approximate amount and finally find out how much tax you have to pay.

This is completely the businessman's set. You have to give as much as you cost. There is no vain for lunch in the world.

Han Yi smiled and said, "The government's responsibility is to govern the local area, make the local people live better, and avoid unnecessary conflicts. For example, protecting the smooth and safe roads, these are all managed by hiring people to manage, and they require money. It is equivalent to the tax also serve you yourself. If you think you don't need it, it can be abolished, or if you think there are too many people and you can pay less taxes, then the government will reduce the number of people accordingly. However, if something goes wrong at that time, you can't blame the government for doing things that are not good. You are now doing business. This is the reason. How much you can enjoy depends on how much money you can pay and how much money the government gets, then how much he can do. As I said before, all tax laws are based on merchants first."

Everyone couldn't refute it, it was a little fairer.

I have to say that Han Yi's move is a little too dark.

If the road is unsafe and without the protection of law enforcement personnel, a large number of thieves may appear, and the losses will be greater than the money paid for taxes. If no one protects them, no one will come here to do business, and the losses will be greater.

Han Yi said again: "And the government will try its best to hire local people, which means that the money will be spent on the people, not the government."

A fat guy with big ears said: "Brother Han, it says that it is based on the amount of personal wealth to determine everyone's taxes. If the rich are the ones, they will pay more taxes."

"Yes!"

Han Yi nodded and said, "In business, what we pursue is fairness. The poor have no money, and they don't need much protection, and the robbers will not rob their money. The robbers must be the money of the rich businessmen, the expenses of the government, and the opponents that the government focuses on protection, and they must be the rich. Then the rich should teach more taxes than the poor."

There is nothing wrong with this.

Casmi suddenly said, "What's wrong with determining taxes based on geographical location?"

Han Yi said: "The meaning is very simple. The people of the Protectorate must pay more taxes than those of the people of Grolu."

"Why?" said the chief of the Great Protectorate.

"It's fair!"

Han Yi smiled and said, "There are much more people coming and going to the Protectorate than those who come and go to the Grolu area, so there must be much more staff. If the same tax is paid, wouldn't it mean that Grolu has to be equipped with a large number of personnel, but they don't need it. This is a waste. Therefore, it is very fair to determine the tax based on the geographical location and the size of the flow of people."

The chiefs in remote tribes praised them.

Wu Kelie said, "Brother Han, I think it's unfair."

Han Yi said: "You said!"

Wu Kelie said, "The people who come and go to the Great Protectorate are not all from the Great Protectorate, or from Grolu. They are not the merchants of the Great Protectorate paying more taxes to protect Grolu's merchants. I am not saying that it shouldn't be, it's just that it's unfair."

“This is fair!”

Han Yi said: "In business, one step ahead is a world of difference. It is because of their arrival that most of the people who come and go to the Protectorate are foreign merchants, but it is because of their arrival that can bring prosperity to the Protectorate. I won't say that merchants are avoiding eating, drinking, urinating and living here. The money is left in the Protectorate. And they must buy goods from the Protectorate. Few people will go to Grolu to buy things, so those in the Protectorate must be richer than those in Grolu because they have the advantage."

Wu Kelie was speechless.

Han Yi said again: "Actually, there is a very important reason why the court does this, that is, the Protectorate is too far from Chang'an. His Majesty is dedicated to serving the people, but at the same time it is beyond the reach. I am afraid that the government will have corruption and exploitation of the people. This may lead to conflicts. But this is not what His Majesty thinks. Even if General Su and General Pei sit here, I will say the same. Paying taxes is for everyone. How much it pays depends on your own needs. If there is too much tax, the service you receive will naturally be better. In short, avoid corruption and ensure that every penny you pay is used for actual use. If you don't need it, you can cut it off directly."

Su Dingfang and Pei Xingjian certainly had no objection. In the past, you didn’t pay a penny, and everything was subsidized by the court. If you were willing to pay taxes, no matter how much it was, it would be better than not.

Wu Kelie and others thought about it. The government clearly marked the price, paid more money, and there were more cleaners, and they cleaned them cleaner, and they paid less money. Only one cleaner could only have one street clean every day.

Moreover, this is up to them to decide and first respond. If everyone feels that it doesn’t need it, then just cut it off.

Next, Han Yi explained what the original intention of each regulation was and what specific aspects were reflected in, and then let them discuss it themselves. Just like the ranch agreement that was originally discussed, you can fight for it yourself, and tell me if there is a result, I will never interfere.

Wu Kelie and the others are also used to Han Yi's completely irresponsible approach, but they also like it very much. It is better to make decisions by themselves than to be represented. Then they discussed it themselves. Anyway, they brought their own drinks, and the government has no money to entertain them, but they just provide them with a piece of land. You can make arguing as much as you like, just be happy.
Chapter completed!