"Aren't you deliberately teasing me?"

Zhang Daxiang, who had been stunned for a long time, suddenly started to get angry.

Han Yi hurriedly said, "I really didn't tease you. Your workshop is definitely the top priority. Many people are still waiting to lie to you as a puppy."

Zhang Daxiang said excitedly: "Who told you about this?"

Han Yi said: "Then are you referring to?"

Zhang Daxiang said: "I haven't even started doing this business yet, so you plan to collect trade taxes. Are you not teasing me, so what?"

This time it was Han Yifan's turn to be stunned, "Who told you that I want to collect commercial tax?"

Zhang Daxiang said: "Didn't you just say you want to rectify the business world?"

"yes!"

"Isn't that just preparing to collect commercial taxes?" In Zhang Daxiang's view, the main connection between the court and the merchants was also about taxes. Otherwise, the court would not interfere with the merchants.

"Oh my God! The rectification is the rectification, and the collection of commercial tax is the collection of commercial tax. Have you forgotten that day I told you in Yuanjia Garden that how workshops and shops of all sizes in Chang'an are now springing up like bamboo shoots? If you want to manage effectively, you must regulate it."

"Yes! I forgot this, sorry, sorry."

Zhang Daxiang was so embarrassed that she bowed to Han Yi repeatedly.

Han Yi said: "If you apologize, you will be exempted. This commercial tax will definitely be levied. You and I know this, but it is just that it is not the time."

Zhang Daxiang nodded and said, "Brother Han, I'm going to hide it from you. In fact, there are already comments in the court that hope to collect commercial taxes."

Han Yi laughed and said, "It's the revenge of civil officials."

"It does have something to do with the reduction of official prostitutes, but it is not entirely true." Zhang Daxiang said.

Han Yi frowned and said, "Is there any other reason?"

Zhang Daxiang nodded, "There is also something that comes from jealousy." He paused and smiled, "I'm not afraid to tell you frankly why our Zhang family is doing business. In fact, there are also reasons for jealousy. Now businessmen are making a fortune and their lives are almost better than our officials. It is reasonable for some people in the court to feel dissatisfied with this. I think someone will definitely say it when His Majesty comes back."

Han Yi said, "Let them go."

Zhang Daxiang said in confusion: "Do you have a way to stop them?"

Han Yi said: "Don't worry, your Zhang family's workshop has not yet started yet, how dare I collect commercial taxes?"

Zhang Daxiang hurriedly said, "Business and officialism, don't involve our Zhang family. I'm so afraid of your way of doing things. Let's talk about rectifying the business world. By the way, what do you want to do?"

Han Yi said: "Registered trademark."

"Registered trademark?"

"Yes, when you see, if the first floor is registered, then other restaurants are not allowed to call the first floor, they can only be called the second floor, the third floor, and the fourth floor."

"But what's the point?"

"The significance is that if the store wants to register a trademark, it must send the information from their workshops and stores to the Ministry of Revenue. We can also register the household registration for those employees."

Zhang Daxiang said: "It just so happens that our Ministry of Households will conduct a comprehensive inspection of household registration next year."

The Tang Dynasty had to conduct household registration inspections every three years, which was also a case of preventing tax evasion. However, people who evade taxes have always increased and increased, which is inevitable under the equal-field system.

Han Yi said: "I also attach great importance to the household registration census next year. It will not be as simple as before, but now let's talk about this matter first."

Zhang Daxiang was stunned and said, "But will the businessman be willing to come? What is the difference between registering and not registering?"

Han Yi said: "It is very simple to distinguish. One is protected by the law and the other is not protected by the law."

This is a big difference! Zhang Daxiang said: "How do you say this?"

Han Yi said: "Take me Fengfeilou for example. If I don't register, then others can call Fengfeilou. And once the other party registers, I have to remove the sign because I am illegal and he is protected by the law."

Zhang Daxiang said: "If you do this, can the merchant not come? But I think this will definitely cause dissatisfaction among the merchants."

Han Yi said: "Don't worry, I will convince the businessman, just saying that this will increase the pressure on the Ministry of Revenue. In terms of administration, you are better at it than me. Do you think this is feasible?"

Zhang Daxiang pondered for a while and said, "I think there is still some lack of consideration. Our Tang Dynasty is vast. Perhaps it is not just a restaurant called Fengfeilou. Even the Fengfeilou is passed down from generation to generation, which is longer than your Fengfeilou. We cannot destroy the things passed down by our ancestors. Do you think so?"

Han Yi said: "I have thought about this too. First of all, this situation is relatively rare. There are only a few stores in each prefecture and county, and most of them are made by their surnames. There are no two brands. If there is really the case you mentioned, it is not deliberately using other people's reputation to make money, but passed down from generation to generation. Then it can be negotiated, such as using region to distinguish registration, such as Chang'an Fengfei Tower and Yangzhou Fengfei Tower."

“This is possible.”

Zhang Daxiang nodded and said, "But there is no problem in this implementation in Chang'an and Luoyang, but if it is too far away, who knows whether there are similar situations in other prefectures and counties? Not every government knows Fengfeilou, let alone ordinary people. If there is a registered company, we have to notify each prefecture and county, and the court does not have this ability."

"This is indeed a problem, and I have thought about it."

Han Yi frowned slightly and said, "But it is impossible to connect the whole country, but I think we can do it step by step and improve it slowly. Have you ever thought that if the other party can cheat money under the guise of my Fengfeilou, then first of all, Fengfeilou is already very famous in the local area. If everyone doesn't know, then the name is the same. There is no need to be called Fengfeilou. Moreover, if this reputation is passed down by people, it proves that someone in Chang'an goes to do business locally, and this cannot be concealed. If we include trademarks in the law, I believe that this will make many people with ulterior motives retreat."

"It's reasonable." Zhang Daxiang nodded slightly, and suddenly he opened his eyes and said, "Actually, it's not that it can't connect, it's just a little slower."

Han Yi said oh, "What are you going to do? Let's hear it."

Zhang Daxiang said: "If the whole country wants to register, then the person called Fengfeilou must first register with the government. But if only Chang'an has the power to approve it, then all trademarks must be sent to Chang'an first. It's just that this is a bit too cumbersome. If it doesn't work, it has to be returned, which is delayed."

"No, no, no, I think it's feasible." Han Yi said: "The trademark is not a single line. For example, Tongxiong Shop, he can use that bear as a trademark. In this case, very few people want to overlap, and our Ministry of Revenue can use regional distinctions. If the other party really disagrees, then he can only continue to apply. It's just that if it is popularized nationwide, how long will it take?"

Zhang Daxiang said: "This will not take long, but if it is included in the law and system and needs to be popularized across the country, it will have to be cautious, and it is not the final decision of our Ministry of Revenue."

Han Yi said: "I have a way to solve this."

When Zhang Daxiang heard this, he was so wary that he said, "Now that Your Majesty is not here, you have to convince Li Yifu and others first. Otherwise, even if you report to Your Majesty directly, Your Majesty will have to let the three provinces draft it. If the three provinces fail to pass it, it will still not work, because this involves the whole country, and I think it will be difficult to succeed in a short while."

Han Yi smiled and said, "I know this, but I will do it. I want to know if our Ministry of Revenue has the ability to complete such a large amount of work."

Zhang Daxiang said: "First of all, a brand new official office must be established under the Ministry of Revenue to be responsible for this matter, and the Ministry of Personnel must send more personnel. However, I think at the beginning, there shouldn't be many people, just a dozen capable ones are enough."

"You nodded, then there will be no problem afterwards." Han Yi smiled.

Zhang Daxiang said: "But I think I have to talk to the merchants first and listen to their ideas."

Han Yi said: "Don't let them know for the time being. I have to convince Li Yifu and others first. By the way, now that Your Majesty is not here, how can I hold a court meeting?"

Zhang Daxiang felt that Han Yi was a little anxious and said, "This - this is better to wait a little longer, there is no need to rush for this moment."

Han Yi said curiously: "Why?"

Zhang Daxiang whispered: "The official prostitute's affairs are only a few days ago. Many officials are full of resentment towards you. If you go to talk to them now, isn't that intentionally unhappy? It's impossible to accomplish anything."

Han Yi said, "I just wanted to take advantage of the wind to get this matter done. If I delayed it for a long time, my move would not work."

Zhang Daxiang felt that this matter was not as simple as he imagined. Han Yi must have another idea and tentatively said: "What trick? Let's talk about it."

Han Yi smiled and said, "You will know this at that time. Tell me how to hold a court meeting."

Zhang Daxiang said: "You are the third rank of the subordinates of the Secretary of the Central Committee. You don't even know this?"

Han Yi said: "Please, don't forget that in terms of qualifications, I'm just a newcomer. This is the first time I've experienced Chang'an without an emperor, and I don't know much about it."

The newcomer, Prime Minister, Zhang Daxiang had the urge to cry, and the ninja said in tears: "The court meetings are of different sizes, and the situations are different."

Han Yi said: "It's just a meeting in the Little Dynasty. I just want to communicate with civil officials."

The civil minister? Zhang Daxiang felt a little sad. Now the civil officials in the court all hated Han Yi for not dying earlier, and said, "If the big court meeting, there must be a major event to be held. For the small court meeting you mentioned, you must first go to the Zhengshi Hall to discuss with the Secretary of the Secretariat, and then hold the court meeting in the name of the Zhengshi Hall."

The Zhengshi Hall is a meeting place with the third rank of the Secretariat. Han Yi rarely goes there. In the past, he went directly to Liangyi Hall to fool the emperor into convening a meeting. Now that the emperor is not here, he has to go if he doesn't go.

"So complicated?" Han Yi frowned and said, "Is there any way to omit this step? You also know that this is just a trivial matter for me. Is it a big deal to register a trademark?"

"Of course this doesn't work. If you don't discuss it with the Zhengshi Hall, you can only be in the name of the Ministry of Revenue. However, why should the Ministry of Revenue hold a court meeting? It must be held in the name of the Zhengshi Hall, and this matter does not require a court meeting. As long as the ministers agree, that's fine."

Han Yi looked upset when he heard this and said, "But there are many people in this matter, so it's easier to talk about it."

"How do you say this?"

"I can't explain this in detail, you will understand then."

Zhang Daxiang was very curious when she heard this and suddenly said, "Actually, there is no way, but she still has to go to the Political Affairs Hall."

Han Yi was overjoyed and asked hurriedly: "What's the solution?"

Zhang Daxiang said: "Before His Majesty left, he said that we would assist the prince, so you can use this as a reason to hold a court meeting in the Political Affairs Hall."

"It's amazing!"

Han Yi pointed to Zhang Daxiang, "The old driver is the old driver."

"What old driver?"

"Uh... this old driver - in my Yangzhou, I mean to praise the other party for being capable."

Zhang Daxiang said: "This is not a big ability, but Brother Han, can you calm down some days? Since you came to the Ministry of Revenue, I have lived a frightened life in a few days."

"Don't worry, this time I'm not trying to make trouble, I'm going to do something for the ministers. The whole meeting will definitely be held in pleasure." Han Yi suddenly raised his right hand, "I promise!"
Chapter completed!