Chapter 217

The ice basin soon exudes its power. After a while, the hot and dry heat in the Tai Chi hall has dissipated. It's a great enjoyment of life to feel the crisp autumn in the hot summer.

"No wonder your majesty cancelled the trip to 90% of the palace!"

The ministers suddenly realized that if they could live in such a comfortable environment every day, there would be no need to go to other places for summer vacation. You know, there are too many aspects involved in the emperor's travel, and the ministers naturally don't want to trouble.

"Your Majesty, I don't know the cost of ice making in summer. Can it be carried out on a large scale!" Dai Zhou asked the question that everyone was concerned about.

"Don't worry, Aiqing. This is wall cream, that is, saltpeter. You can make ice as long as you put saltpeter into water. It's easy to make. Moreover, according to Merton, the saltpeter in water can be boiled dry again and recycled again." Li Shimin Lang said.

The loyal minister suddenly realized that Duan Lun, the Minister of the Ministry of works, was even more delighted and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured that saltpeter is not rare. In a short time, the Ministry of works will certainly find enough saltpeter for your majesty."

The Ministry of industry is in charge of the world's industries and mines. Of course, it is no stranger to saltpeter. Among the industries and mines controlled by the Ministry of industry, saltpeter is produced. Others can't be guaranteed, but Duan Lun is confident to supply the imperial palace.

"Duan Aiqing wants to wait for the large-scale production of saltpeter ice, and open all the government offices, so you Aiqing don't have to work in the heat." Li Shimin waved his hand. Li Shimin is familiar with this kind of buying people's hearts.

"Thank you, your majesty!"

For all the officials of the court, they are a golden body. They usually have good clothes and food. Naturally, they don't want to suffer from the heat.

At the same time, he secretly praised that only Mohists could make ice in summer.

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere in the court hall, Li Shimin was greatly relieved. He nodded and said, "let's discuss one more thing today, that is the tax sharing system proposed by Dai Zhou, the Minister of the Ministry of the people."

"Tax sharing system!"

The hall princes were suddenly surprised and couldn't help looking at the front row of armor.

Dai Zhou went to the forefront and said, "my colleagues, when I collected taxes from Mojia village this time, I happened to meet Su County Magistrate of Chang'an County, but I personally experienced the long-standing contradiction between the Ministry of the people and the counties and the struggle for financial power."

"The dispute over financial rights!" all the officials of the court immediately knew it.

"For a long time, the method adopted between chaotang and the counties has been local tax collection, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs has uniformly planned the specific purpose of tax. In this way, it is inevitable that there will be uneven disputes, which will cause many places to be in trouble."

Moreover, when using taxes, it is also quite focused. There will inevitably be places beyond the care of so many states and counties in the country.

"Especially in some rich counties, there are many local taxes. As a result, the collected taxes are subsidized to poor counties, which will cause many local taxes to be inactive. Last year, the taxes of 80% of the counties in China just exceeded the standards issued by the Ministry of people, and few exceeded the standards." Dai Zhou told an indisputable fact.

Taxes can be said to be the foundation of a country. The expenditure of the army, the salaries of officials, the operation of the Empire and the development of the country all need to be supported by taxes. If taxes are reduced, it represents the reduction of a country.

Unfortunately, sometimes money is really not enough. At this time, the Ministry of civil affairs in charge of money obviously uses money where it is most needed, and local development is put in the last place.

"The country needs money, while the local areas need development, so I think we should establish a reasonable tax sharing system to divide taxes into two, most of which are under the unified planning of the state, and a small number of which are left for the personal use of each county. In this way, we can not only give consideration to the court and the local government, but also enable the local government to collect taxes actively." Dai Zhou concluded.

"This is not feasible! The taxes of the imperial court are already tight. If the local government intercepts some of them, it will only make the country poor and weak!" Dai Zhou just said that Fang Xuanling was the first to oppose. He was in charge of government affairs. Naturally, he knew how much the imperial court spent every year.

"Fang Xiang's words are different. States and counties are the foundation of imperial taxes. If the place is rich, the court will collect more taxes." Dai Zhou retorted.

"The rich place and the poor imperial court will certainly be detrimental to the stability of the Empire." changsun Wuji shook his head and said. In ancient times, strong cadres and weak branches have always been implemented. They are most afraid of local expansion and threatening the rule of the central government.

"Lord Chang sun, how can a place threaten the central government? Besides, being rich is the blessing of the local people, which can not only reflect the rule of his Majesty's benevolence and morality, but also contribute more taxes to the Empire." Wei Zheng got up to defend Dai Zhou. In his opinion, such a tax sharing system that can take into account both the local and the court is naturally the blessing of the people and can make the local people rich, Then he naturally agrees with Wei Zheng.

The whole dynasty is divided into two factions. Those who oppose and agree with the tax sharing system have more reasons, and no one can convince anyone.

With a wave of his hand, Li Shimin immediately calmed down the whole hall.

"Disputes over financial rights have existed since ancient times. If you listen to them, it will be dark. If you listen to them, it will be clear. Since this is caused by the dispute between the Ministry of civil affairs and Chang'an County, I have already informed the Chang'an County Magistrate to wait outside. If I didn't listen to the Chang'an County Magistrate's explanation," Li Shimin said.

After a while, a bodyguard led suluosheng Tai Chi hall, Chang'an county magistrate, sweating.

"See you, Emperor!" Su Luosheng saluted respectfully.

"Su Aiqing is flat. The tax sharing system is caused by a dispute between you and the Ministry of household. At this time, you can speak freely. I'll sue you innocent." Li Shimin said.

"Yes!" said suluosheng with a sudden courage, "Ladies and gentlemen, Chang'an County is the capital of the emperor, and the daily maintenance costs a lot of money. Since years later, Chang'an County has at least three bridges and five roads in urgent need of repair because of lack of money. It has been the Qingshiban road in Chang'an city. In addition to ensuring the maintenance of the avenue, many other roads in Chang'an County need to be repaired immediately, but they have been delayed, coupled with the repair of the county government..."

Su Luosheng spits. As the saying goes, San Sheng is unfortunate. The county magistrate is attached to Guo, and he is directly attached to the imperial capital. He is a villain for ten generations. Needless to say, he has suffered hardships.

"It's natural for people to repair bridges and roads when they are in corvee service, and it will be solved naturally after autumn." Fang Xuanling frowned.

"Lord Fang, Chang'an city is the place with the most smooth flow of people. Tens of thousands of people go in and out every day. If they wait until the autumn, I'm afraid it will take too long." Su Luosheng said with a bitter smile.

Fang Xuanling was suddenly silent. What Su Luosheng said is indeed the truth. Some things can wait, but many times, where will things wait? Chang'an County is a famous rich county, so is it. What if other poor counties?

"Although the tax sharing system has a certain truth, the tax system is the pillar of the country. How can we change it? The matter will be discussed again from the long time." Sun Wuji still objected.

Many courtiers immediately nodded and seconded. Although everyone knows that the place is difficult, after all, no one dares to risk universal condemnation and improve the tax sharing system.

Li Shimin also nodded in agreement. Although he appreciated the method of tax sharing system, after all, the founding of the Tang Dynasty was just a time when stability was needed. Of course, he didn't want to regenerate branches at this time.

Dai Zhou was immediately disappointed. According to his eyes, of course, he knew the benefits of the tax sharing system. After the implementation of the tax sharing system, he could transfer the original small things to the local government. The household department only needed to control the large expenses, but he also admitted that this was indeed something that could be passed in one or two days.

Su Luosheng was reminded by Merton that he had already guessed that there would be such a situation. At that time, he said: "I inform your majesty that Wei minister also agrees with Lord Chang sun's point of view. The national tax system really can't be moved lightly."

Suddenly, the court princes looked at Su Luosheng unexpectedly. They didn't understand why he suddenly defected just now because he was still earning power for the local government. Was it because he was afraid of the power of his eldest sun Wuji? Even Li Shimin couldn't help frowning. Such an official without a position is not the blessing of the people.

Unexpectedly, Su Luosheng said again: "However, Wei Chen believes that the tax sharing system is the best solution to solve the financial rights disputes between the Ministry of household and local counties. Any new system will inevitably have various defects. Chang'an County is willing to become a pilot of the tax sharing system to check and make up for your Majesty's deficiencies. If it is feasible, it will be a blessing to the world. If there are defects, Chang'an County can correct them in time."

All the people in the hall were the elites of the Tang Dynasty. As soon as they turned their minds, they immediately understood Su Luosheng's plan. They couldn't help but secretly said that Su Luosheng had a good idea.

"What do you think of Aiqing?" Li Shimin said with a flash in his eyes. This is indeed a good way.

"I beg your pardon!" Dai Zhou said first.

In this way, the Ministry of civil affairs and local governments have agreed. In addition, there is only one pilot in Chang'an County. Naturally, they do not need to be villains in vain.

At present, Chang'an County, as a pilot of tax sharing system, has been set.