HCB Chapter 242 Lowering the land tax and bringing the world home
Chapter 242 Lowering the land tax and bringing the world home
Seeing the excited crowd, Ying Yu had a smile on his face.
Food is the foundation of the country, how could he, as the Prince of Great Qin, forget this?
So at the end of last year, Shidou was transplanted to Nanhai County.
Taking advantage of the hot climate in the south, I planted an extra season of potatoes.
Now it really has a bumper harvest.
Moreover, sweet potatoes and super rice have also been planted.
I believe that after the autumn harvest, there will be a bigger surprise.
"Haha, I, Daqin, never have to worry about food anymore.
I'm going to have a headache in the future, I'm afraid it's too much food, I can't finish it! "
Nesten laughed excitedly.
When Feng Quji and others saw this, expressions of understanding appeared on their faces.
They all still remember how Shi Teng, the Zhili internal history, would worry about food in previous years.
Now it's finally over.
Coupled with the ever-increasing business tax, the bank with a steady stream of deposits.
With the gold, silver and copper flowing in from Fusang Island and other places, Daqin really has no worries about money and food.
The crowd couldn't help but set their eyes on Ying Yu.
They all knew that it was His Highness the Crown Prince who changed everything.
"My Daqin is able to have today, thanks to the prince!"
Ying Zheng sighed with relief on his face.
The rest of the officials also nodded.
"Father, my son thinks that the time is ripe for tax cuts, so why not lower the common people's land taxes!"
"Your Majesty, I agree with the proposal of His Highness the Crown Prince. Now that I, Daqin, want money and food, the people's taxes should indeed be lowered."
As soon as Ying Yu finished speaking, Feng Quji took the lead in expressing his support.
The reason for this is that Feng Quji really thought that Daqin's land tax should be lowered.
On the other hand, it was to ease the conflict with Ying Yu.
After all, I have offended the Crown Prince a lot in the past.
If we don't seize the opportunity to make amends now, when the crown prince ascends the throne, it is estimated that there will be nothing to do with their Feng family in the court.
"Since that's the case, how much do you love to adjust the tax to?"
Ying Zheng pondered for a while, then asked.
When everyone heard this, they looked at Ying Yu in unison.
"Father, my son thinks that the land tax should be reduced to [-]%, and all agricultural taxes should be gradually abolished within ten years!"
Ying Yu bowed his hands solemnly.
"One percent?"
Even Ying Zheng hesitated when he heard Ying Yu's words.
This suggestion is really amazing.
"Father, the business tax in Daqin is more than ten times that of the agricultural tax, and this ratio is still increasing.
The abolition of the agricultural tax will not have a big impact on my Daqin! "
"It's better to reduce the tax to the minimum, so that the people who insist on farming can have more harvests!"
"In addition, in order to prevent the occurrence of low grain prices that hurt farmers after a high grain harvest, an official guaranteed price must be given.
If the surplus grain in the hands of the people cannot be sold, the surplus grain in the hands of the people should be purchased at a guaranteed price to fill the grain depot. "
"In this way, we can not only ensure that we have food in our hands, but also allow the common people to see the real benefits."
"Anyway, if the common people have spare money, they will deposit it in the bank, or spend it on shopping. It will be returned to the national treasury as a commercial tax. We will definitely not lose money."
Ying Yu patiently explained to everyone.
Ying Zheng and a group of officials suddenly fell into deep thought.
"Prelude!"
After a long time, Ying Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Ying Yu with pride.
It is really the greatest luck for Da Qin to have Ying Yu.
And he, the emperor, will also benefit endlessly from Ying Yu's various benevolent policies.
From now on, who would dare to say that he wins the government, not Qiangu Renjun?
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Nanhai County, Panyu City.
Even the scorching heat of summer and the remote geographical environment could not stop Daqin from developing Nanhai County.
Since the promotion of the Great Qin decree, many residents of Nanhai County have relied on raising sheep to live a life without worrying about food and clothing.
The degree of identification with Daqin is also gradually increasing.
Especially after the opening of the official school and the medical center, the people of Nanhai County have completely returned to Daqin.
And recently, the entire Nanhai County has been talking about a magical species, that is, the auspicious potato called potato.
The horrific output of the truckloads of potatoes that were constantly transported from the experimental field to the county town left all the people in Nanjun dumbfounded.
If this thing is popularized and planted casually, wouldn't the family have no worries about food and drink.
Coupled with the current promotion of goat farming, as well as the successive development of sea fish fishing.
Wouldn't they be able to eat a full meal, and occasionally have fish and meat?
This kind of life, they never dared to dream of before.
However, some people also said that after the promotion of this new type of crop, Daqin would increase taxes, and the people would not have much food to keep.
Under such rumors, many people in Nanhai County believed it to be true.
It's just that with the release of the latest issue of the newspaper, the rumors are instantly self-defeating.
"Haha, not only did the imperial court not increase the tax, but directly lowered the land tax to [-]%.
It is said that within ten years, all agricultural taxes will be abolished, and subsidies such as farm tools, seeds, and goat feed will continue to be provided to the common people like us. "
"What, what you said is true?"
"Of course it's true, what's written in the newspaper can be false?"
"This... This is simply an unprecedented benevolent government!"
The people were talking.
Many had looks of disbelief on their faces.
After all, since ancient times, only tax increases have been heard.
Tax cuts, at most, will be slightly lowered in the event of a disaster, and it will be short-term.
This will gradually reduce taxes until all agricultural taxes are cancelled, and various subsidies will not be cancelled. This is really the first time in history!
"What kind of a tyrant is His Majesty the First Emperor? This is clearly a wise emperor through the ages!"
"Yes, those who spread rumors that His Majesty will increase taxes are simply bastards!"
"Don't forget that if new crops appear, although the tax rate will be reduced to [-]%, the harvest of Daqin will not actually decrease, but will increase!"
"So what? According to what you say, don't we have more people who work hard in farming?"
"And I didn't say later that all agricultural taxes will be abolished within ten years. What do you say?"
"I remembered that he was the one who spread the rumor that the tax would be raised.
There must be something wrong with this person so provocative, the villagers will arrest him and take him to the government together! "
"Yes, let the county government examine it. This guy may be a spy."
Under the excitement of the crowd, the guy who was still spreading rumors before was directly picked out by the crowd and carried to the government.
All the people want is food and clothing.
Now, Daqin fulfilled their wishes, and even did better.
Various literacy classes have been set up one after another, so that the common people gradually understand the law.
At the same time, I also understood how lucky I am to be from Qin.
Under such circumstances, the residents of Nanhai County had long forgotten about Baiyue.
They have completely regarded themselves as Qin people.
What they were worried about at this time was whether the former mainstream anti-Qin people would make this hard-won good life disappear.