"Salt price?"

Li Yifu frowned slightly, as if he understood something.

Master Xuanji said: "The merchants must be profit-oriented, and this will never change. In the end, the wool still comes from the sheep. When the imperial court imposes tariffs, the merchants will try their best to transfer it to the people. Not to mention the rest, the salt will definitely increase the price. Even if the imperial court does not impose salt tax, the merchants will definitely try their best to increase the price of salt to make up for their other losses, because the people cannot do without salt, but in this way, the lives of the people will become more difficult, and the people will definitely think that this is the consequence of the new policy, and the people may no longer support the new policy."

Li Yifu heard a breath of air conditioner and hurriedly said, "What the Taoist priest said is very true. I wonder if there is a solution?"

Master Xuanji said: "In my opinion, if these goods closely related to the people are in the hands of merchants, they will be a great harm to the country and the people. Things like salt, such as people cannot do without, should be controlled by the court, because only the court can reasonably distribute and price them reasonably. In this way, the treasury can be filled and the people can live a stable life."

Li Yifu frowned and said, "But our dynasty has never advocated the court to do business with the people."

"I also know this, but now my territory of the Tang Dynasty is vast and modern, and the national strength is rising by leaps and bounds. The court also needs stronger control to manage such a large country."

Taoist Master Xuanji said again, "And there is a chance now that the court can take over the salt transaction for granted and gain the support of the people."

"What opportunity?" Li Yifu asked.

Master Xuanji said: "When the court collects commercial tax, the interests of merchants will naturally be reduced a lot. In order to reduce expenditure, merchants will definitely dismiss the people and dismiss the employees who have followed them loyally for many years. However, many people in Chang'an and Luoyang come to the merchant's workshops to do things. Once merchants start laying off staff on a large scale, the number of people will be quite large. At that time, the court has thought about this if the refugees on the streets are full of refugees?"

Who is Li Yi Mansion?

An extremely selfish villain.

How could he think of those employees who might have to be laid off?

Li Yifu was still a little confused when he heard this, and couldn't react. He was laid off and found something to do by himself. Who would let you follow the businessman? I deserve it!

"Ouch! I really never thought of this."

Li Yifu frowned very hypocritically.

"Li Zhongshu, this is not a trivial matter. Chang'an is the capital. If the refugees are everywhere in Chang'an City, it will definitely not be a good thing for the policies just issued by the court!"

Taoist Master Xuanji reminded.

Yes! This is a problem. Li Yifu hurriedly said, "I don't know if there is a solution?"

"I have already said this solution just now." Taoist Master Xuanji smiled and said, "If the court engages in salt, iron and other transactions, then it is necessary to hire people, which will bring livelihoods to these people. Moreover, the court does not need to promulgate laws and specialize in these things, because the court does not need to pay taxes, and merchants are naturally not opponents of the court, and then they will naturally become the court's specialist, holding these important resources in their hands."

Yes! Why did I forget this? Li Yifu's eyes flashed a few times. He was not thinking about distributing wealth, but once nationalized, there would be more oil and water in it, so where would he need to sell official positions and titles?

Taoist Master Xuanji saw Li Yifu's eyes and knew what he was thinking. He couldn't help but think, your virtue is worthy of my boss to carry his shoes.

"Thank you for your advice, thank you for your advice."

Li Yifu bowed to Taoist Master Xuanji repeatedly, then raised his glass and said, "Master Taoist Master, you can always drink this glass of wine now."

Taoist Master Xuanji nodded with a smile and picked up his wine glass.

Yangzhou, Meicun.

"It's unreasonable, it's unreasonable. These bastards are not bullying me, so I'll use such despicable tricks to them!"

"Husband!"

"Han Yi."

Yuan Mudan hurried forward to support Han Yi who was almost fainted, and helped him to the chair, saying concern: "Husband, how are you?"

Han Yi covered his face with his hands, was silent for a while, and then said with a hint of sob: "Don't worry, I'm fine."

Yang Zhanfei, who was standing beside him, said: "Han Yi, things have come to this point, don't be too excited, don't get angry." He felt a little aggrieved in his heart. Now I am the one who needs comfort!

Han Yi put down his hand and nodded, but still had a heartbroken expression.

Yuan Mudan said: "Husband, this matter is not simple, something must have happened in the court."

Yang Zhanfei also nodded.

Han Yi snorted coldly and said, "What can happen? These ministers did this out of jealousy. They don't know how to play commercial policies, so they want to play back the tricks they are good at, so that they can show their burdens. You must know that this policy was not something Xu Jingzong and Li Yifu thought of, Xu Master, Lu Chengqing, Liu Xiangdao, and Wei Siqian. But I didn't expect that these bastards are usually hypocritical individuals, but they are so selfish in their bones. They stabbed me in the back. I never finished it with them."

Yang Zhanfei hurriedly said, "Then you can submit the court and ask the court to take back his order."

Han Yi said: "I am a civilian and I am still mourning at home. What do I have to report? Besides, what can I change by myself? Unless I go back and see Your Majesty, there may be a turning point."

Speaking of the back, his eyes were a little wet, and he couldn't help pinching his eyes.

Yuan Mudan said: "Is there no other way?"

Han Yi sighed: "If I were there, of course there was a way. I could kill all the rogue landlords, but only if I had the power in hand."

Yang Zhanfei sighed and said, "Originally, when the villagers made a fuss, our Yangzhou and Luzhou were not harmed, but instead benefited because many merchants came to our Yangzhou and Luzhou. However, the court now imposed such high commercial taxes, the goods from Chang'an cannot be sold, and Luzhou cannot be sold. I heard from you before, and they are still expanding the market in Yangzhou. However, without the goods coming and going, the situation in Yangzhou will become precarious. I don't know what to do now."

Now he doesn't care about Chang'an because the situation in Yangzhou is even worse. There is no trade between goods, no trade between the north and the south, and the value of this transit station is naturally greatly reduced. The problem is that he had fooled merchants to invest so much money before, and the government also took out a lot of money. Once the trade is in the middle, the large number of merchants in Yangzhou will break the city. It's very scary to think about it.

Han Yi frowned, sat up, and said, "Yangzhou is my hometown. In order to support my policies, the people of Yangzhou have to stand up. I can't leave them alone."

Yang Zhanfei nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, we have to think of a way to get Yangzhou to overcome this difficulty."

Han Yi lowered his eyebrows and thought.

Yang Zhanfei didn't dare to say anything. He was also very nervous about this matter. He also had feelings for Yangzhou and did not want to destroy everything he had worked hard to build.

After a while, Han Yi suddenly looked at Yang Zhanfei and said, "I have a solution, but it's a bit risky. I don't know if you dare to do it?"

Yang Zhanfei said: "You talk about it first."

Han Yi said: "Smuggling."

Yang Zhanfei was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed: "Smuggling?"

Yuan Mudan also looked at Han Yi in shock.

Han Yi nodded and said, "Yes, the court's tariffs were collected at the starting point. This is because many wealthy businessmen are in Chang'an. If they are collected at the starting point, they can fill the treasury and save a lot of trouble. Similarly, Yangzhou and Luzhou are the same. If the Yangzhou government supports it, then you can easily avoid this tariff. As long as the goods are out of Yangzhou without tax, they can easily be sold anywhere. Similarly, we can also smuggle goods from other prefectures and counties to Yangzhou. In this way, Luzhou will not only be able to overcome this level, but also become richer."

Yang Zhanfei said: "Koke, you said, is this illegal? Are you pushing me into the fire pit!"

Han Yi said: "The risks and interests are in line with each other."

Yang Zhanfei said: "Then will you let your people smuggle?"

"No." Han Yi shook his head.

"Then you have the nerve to say it." Yang Zhanfei almost cursed in his heart.

Han Yi said: "First of all, I can make money by paying tax on my goods. Secondly, if I don't even pay tax on me, then your accounts will be too ugly."

Yang Zhanfei said: "But I am an official, if I don't know how to deal with my Yang family's reputation, I will be affected. Do you know that my father values ​​the reputation of our Yang family the most. Also, do you think Li Yifu will not send people to Yangzhou?"

Han Yi shook his head and said, "No, no, no, you misunderstand what I mean. I am not asking you to smuggle in person, but just secretly encourage and support. This person goes to high places and water flows to low places. Once tariffs start to be imposed, smuggling will become very profitable. There must be countless people involved. With smuggling merchants, Luzhou workshops will not go bankrupt. Yangzhou is originally a market. As long as we turn a blind eye and close our eyes, all smuggling teams will be concentrated in Yangzhou, and the goods will also be concentrated in Yangzhou. The people of Yangzhou will become the happiest people in the world, which will also bring great wealth to Yangzhou.

Take a step back and say that even if those smuggling merchants are caught, what does it have to do with us? It is not that we let them go. This man is good for money and birds die for food. It is human nature. Besides, our court does not have any smuggling laws. Maybe we can redeem people with a little money."

Although Yang Zhanfei understood the truth, he was still very false. He was born in a famous family and had always followed the rules and asked him to secretly support merchants' smuggling and build Yangzhou into a large smuggling base. This was too exaggerated, but he didn't want to see Yangzhou collapse and said, "You-are you sure this can work?"

Han Yi nodded and said, "What is his Li Yi Mansion? What are those rogue landlords? When I was playing with money, they were still farming. I can help you develop a detailed smuggling process and tax evasion methods. Keeping it can hide the truth."

In other words, Han Yi is just a false example, but smuggling, making fake accounts, and laundering money. Han Yi is definitely at the professional level. When used in the Tang Dynasty, he will use a slaughter to kill chickens.

Yuan Mudan couldn't believe that Han Yi would come up with such a solution and said, "But this is risky, can we do it?"

Han Yi said: "We can't make any mistakes, but for the sake of the people of Yangzhou, I think it's worth a try."

When Yang Zhanfei heard this, he muttered in his heart, as if there was only this method at present. You don’t want to change the court’s policies, but this tariff will make Yangzhou’s previous efforts go to waste. That’s all, smuggling, and as long as the government does not participate, he will be dereliction of duty at most. He immediately made up his mind and said, “Okay, I’ll give it my best, just do it like this.”

Han Yi sighed.

Yang Zhanfei wondered again: "I have agreed, why are you still sighing?"

Han Yi smiled bitterly and said, "Even if I can keep Yangzhou, so what? The policies I established in Chang'an may be destroyed alive. Those rogue landlords, wait and don't let me go back if they have the ability. If I go back, I must know why the flowers are so red."

Yang Zhanfei was very able to understand Han Yi's mood because he was reluctant to let everything he built in Yangzhou.
Chapter completed!