Take the mall to Datang

In the Tai Chi Hall, the corners of Li Shimin's mouth twitched slightly. At this time, Yuan Shan was facing the doubts of the ministers, and seemed to be speechless at all.

"Yuan Pushe, the locomotive project has been implemented for more than a month now, employing as many as 7 people, and the daily cost has been calculated to be nearly 60 yuan. This is not a waste of money."

"This money is all paid by the Ministry of Economics and Development. It's none of your business." Yuan Shan said directly

"You... you're rude."

"You're making trouble for no reason. Wasting other people's time is tantamount to murdering your fortune. You know that my official is going up and down hundreds of times every minute. You know you're wasting time." Yuan Shan continued.

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Chapter 584 Curfew

"Hurry up and take Zhang Shilang to the imperial medical office." Li Shimin said immediately when he saw that the minister fainted without coming up.

The atmosphere in the court hall was a bit weird, because just after Yuan Shan said a few words, a minister told him to lie down.

"Everyone has seen that it really has nothing to do with me. This official is answering his questions truthfully. Who would have thought that this minister would be so excited. Since he fainted from excitement, but his accounts are not accurate. To this day So far, the Ministry of Economic Development has invested 73 yuan in the truck project, but the progress is more than three times as expected." Yuan Shan continued.

"There is so much money." Li Shimin immediately asked, even the emperor would find it difficult to calm down when he heard this amount. The cement road from Chang'an to Luoyang did not cost so much money, and it was still a month's consumption.

According to intelligence, there is not even a shadow of the construction of this railway.

"Your Majesty, judging from the current progress, this money is not much spent at all." Yuan Shan said.

After all, Li Shimin is the emperor, so he quickly calmed down, thinking that he also has [-]% of the shares in it, and he should also care about it, so he said: "If you have any difficulties, you can bring them up, and I will solve them if I can." Do your best to help."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shan said immediately, "The investment in the train project is huge, and I hope His Majesty can reduce the price of iron by [-]%."

The eyelids of Yan Lide, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, jumped. If the iron reserves of the imperial court were to be lowered, a large part of the money would be lost. Before Yan Lide could speak, Dai Zhou came out to object.

"Your Majesty, I think it is impossible. Although the train project will benefit the people's livelihood, if the imperial court lowers the price of iron ore, the treasury will bear the loss. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

Yuan Shan didn't expect that Dai Zhou would come out to object. After all, the two of them are considered acquaintances, but what they said is right, we can't let the Ministry of Economics and Development take advantage of it. Besides, this proposal is to save money as much as possible. Since it doesn't work Forget it.

Li Shimin was also very pleased to see Dai Zhou come out to speak. Since the last time Dai Zhou was appointed as the inspector censor, he has served as the Minister of the Ministry of Households. In terms of economy, the expenditure of the treasury is also under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Households. This proposal is not abrupt. .

"Dai Shangshu's words are reasonable." Li Shimin said affirmatively, which means that the matter mentioned by Yuan Shan was completely denied.

"Since other than that, I have nothing to say." Yuan Shan stood back to his position after finishing speaking.

Then the court meeting continued, and Li Shimin asked if there was anything else to say, which obviously meant that the meeting was about to adjourn.

"I have something to say." Yuan Shan stood up again.

"Talk." Li Shimin was also very speechless to this Yuan Shan who was a bit ignorant of current affairs. Even the eunuch Ma He beside him felt that the act of shooting Yuan Shan was really confusing.

"I have a piece of data here that I want to show His Majesty." Yuan Shan took out a notebook from his sleeve, and Ma He immediately went over to take it.

Li Shimin took this notebook and looked at it. It mainly records the transaction data of the two cities in the east and the west, and the transaction data of various shops in the back.

"What does this mean?" Li Shimin asked.

Normally, His Majesty the Emperor would discuss such important matters with his courtiers in private, and then announce it in the court after a conclusion was reached, but Yuan Shan was always caught off guard when he did things without consideration.

"This data can be said to represent the commercial prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. According to the data collected by the minister, there is still room for improvement in terms of the current transaction volume between the eastern and western cities and the market. That is to say, the tax revenue of Chang'an is not bad. Double the increase on the original basis." Yuan Shan said.

"Oh, if it's true, I will definitely reward you." Li Shimin was a little excited. The tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty is the main source of funds for the treasury. If it can be doubled immediately, there is nothing to say. It must be a big deal. beautiful thing.

"Tell me what you think." Li Shimin asked directly.

The ministers also looked at Yuan Shan one after another, not knowing what he would say, and they were all looking forward to it.

But there are also people who are worried about this, because Yuan Shan is really capable of causing trouble, and I hope it is not something out of the ordinary. Du Ruhui is a little worried, but Cheng Zhijie is looking forward to it, looking at Yuan Shan with a big look in his eyes. I support you" means.

"I think the curfew should be lifted," Yuan Shan said.

He had thought about this matter a long time ago, and some ministers knew it in their hearts, but they didn't expect to bring it up in this way today.

"The curfew is to ensure the system of the city and the community and the safety of Chang'an City. I think Yuan Pu's method is not advisable." Wei Zheng stood up and said.

Li Shimin, who was in deep thought, hadn't spoken yet, someone immediately stood up and objected, and then the courtiers began to whisper.

At this time, Dai Zhou, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, stood up and said: "If the tax revenue of the treasury can really be doubled, maybe this method is also worthwhile." Dai Zhou said.

Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui when he saw that everyone insisted on their own opinions.

"Your Majesty, there may be other ways." Fang Xuanling said.

Yuan Shan replied directly: "Really not."

Immediately, the court fell into embarrassment. Yuanshan was so direct without first arriving. Isn't this just directly forcing the courtiers and Li Shimin to make a decision.

"Tell me why you can raise taxes if you cancel the curfew." Li Shimin asked.

"The cancellation of the curfew will prolong the transaction time, and even the night vision at night is even more lively. Judging from the current development speed of Datang Commerce, increasing the opening time will increase the total transaction volume, so that the circulation of Datang items will be faster, and merchants will earn more money." The more taxpayers there are, the more taxes the Tang Dynasty will pay, it's as simple as that." Yuan Shan said.

In fact, they all understand this truth, but they didn't think about it. They thought that the curfew system was in line with the living habits of people in the qualified period on the one hand, and on the other hand, it was to protect the safety of the city, and it was also for the imperial city. safety.

Li Shimin's heart is also eager to move when he thinks about the tax increase.

Seeing such a situation, Yuan Shan continued: "As for the safety of the market, the closing hours of the eastern and western cities can be extended, and the two cities can be closed separately."

"There seems to be merit in doing so to ensure the safety of the eastern and western cities." Du Ruhui said.

"Your Majesty, what Du Pushe said is correct. In fact, safety lies in reasonable management. Canceling the curfew will make the Tang Dynasty more prosperous. I hope Your Majesty will allow it." Yuan Shan continued.

Li Shimin thought of the "night release" of the Shangyuan Festival. The curfew was lifted for three days on the Shangyuan Festival, and people came out to watch the lanterns and watch various folk activities, so that the roads in Chang'an were crowded with traffic and crowded.

If the curfew is lifted, it may really make Tang Dynasty more prosperous. Sure enough, he is not a vulgar emperor and immediately made a decision.

"Abolishing the curfew will really double the tax revenue of the national treasury. Can you guarantee it." Li Shimin asked immediately.

"Returning to Your Majesty will double Chang'an's annual tax revenue." Yuan Shan said with a smile.

Chapter 585

"Master Hou, is it true that His Majesty wants to lift the curfew?" Dugu Ruolan asked curiously.

"That's right, but the curfew is not completely cancelled. It's just that the door-opening drum and door-closing drum are cancelled. The business hours of the eastern and western cities have been extended, and the imperial city's closing time." Yuan Shan said.

"The concubine can go to Chang'an to enjoy the night." Dugu Ruolan said.

The reality is that there are not a few people who have such thoughts. Now the curfew is completely abolished, and it still needs some adaptation. Let the people adapt, the merchants adapt, and the emperor of the Tang Dynasty adapt.

"Okay, let's go out for a stroll tonight." Yuan Shan said.

Dugu Ruola happily said: "Sisters, where do you want to go tonight?"