Recalling what was recorded in later generations, her ninth brother was a good man who liked to tinker with some new foreign gadgets and run some small business when he had nothing to do, and he was not very eager to participate in the fight for the throne.

Who did he offend?

If it weren't for the idea of ​​"competing with the people for profit", he could have continued to get by.

With Concubine Yi doting on him and his status as a prince supporting him, his life would never be difficult.

Why would she follow Yinsi and embark on a path of no return?

With the previous circumstances in mind, looking at the current situation, Xirui obviously had a huge resistance to Kangxi's words.

She said sarcastically, "If you really think so, why not just lower the business tax? You don't even bother to compete with the people for profits, so you should be willing to give more profits to your subjects, right?"

Since you really want to be that "good" emperor, then don't be so stingy and only let a little benefit slip through your fingers.

If you want everything, it will appear that you are greedy.

Merchants today are being marginalized everywhere. Not only are the rules strict, but they also have to be careful about being targeted at all times.

Even if you make a ten percent profit, you have to give away three or four percent in vain to barely keep yourself.

If some want to develop better, they will be more willing to make concessions.

Over time, the surplus of these families who earn their living by their own ability is actually less than that of the so-called "aristocratic families" who lie on the layers of connections.

How absurd!

[Taxation is the foundation of a country, how can it be easily changed?] Kangxi did not expect Xirui to bring up the topic of commercial taxation directly.

He was stunned when he heard this, followed by confusion and a little anger.

Because Xirui is special, he is willing to give her a little more respect, but this does not mean that she can take advantage of her favor and become so arrogant that she can use tax issues to bully him at will.

Kangxi could ignore his daughter's ridicule of him, as he was used to it anyway, and he didn't always get her good face in the past.

But things like taxation concern the foundation of the Qing Dynasty and are not something that can be treated as a joke.

Therefore, Kangxi's expression also changed slightly.

The atmosphere between father and daughter suddenly changed.

No one spoke again easily.

[Host, calm down. Don't let your emotions control you.] After 066 noticed that Xirui's mood was going through a lot, he quickly ran out of the energy pool.

He hurriedly separated Kangxi and went to comfort Xirui first.

In her eyes, the host always comes first.

Even though the existence of the other party once made her extremely afraid.

"Huh~" Xirui gradually came back to his senses in response to 066's call.

Looking a little depressed, he slowly fell down on the soft couch in his room.

She didn't know how to continue the conversation with Kangxi for the time being. The anger that had just been aroused unexpectedly made her feel like escaping.

It's not just her brothers who are restricted in every way by staying in this palace.

She also felt it was boring.

[Host?] As there was no further news from Xirui, 066 couldn't help but get a little anxious.

He simply ran out and stood in front of Xirui.

[It's just a few words that were not said clearly, why did you get so angry?] If something is beyond your understanding, you should ask more questions. 066 always keeps this in mind.

Now, this is applied back to Xirui.

It couldn't help but make her feel a little funny.

[I didn't expect that you, little one, are quite good at applying what you have learned.] If I hadn't used all of this on her, I guess Xirui would be happier and more relieved than she is now.

Thinking of this, Xirui raised his hand with a little annoyance and flicked it hard, sending 066, which had shrunk many times, flying out.

She jumped over various obstacles and finally landed on the mouth of the vase in the corner.

Today, 066 wants to squeeze out more energy to repair old injuries, so he has become extremely frugal with his daily needs.

On normal days, he would avoid showing up if possible, and even if he did show up, he would only use a small amount of energy to transform a small part of her.

But it was also because of this that Xirui could easily bounce her away.

Thinking of this, Xirui complained less about her stingy behavior.

[I'm fine now, go do whatever you need to do.] 066's joke did make Xirui feel much better.

When you are in a good mood, your brain works faster.

Regarding the small incident that just happened and turned out to be a big one, I have a different understanding of it.

[I said something wrong in a moment of haste, please don't hold it against me.] This time, Xirui was the first to lower his head, which was unprecedented.

She acknowledged the anger and sarcasm in her words.

But he didn't say why.

However, Kangxi was already surprised that she was willing to give in first, so he didn't pay attention to these small details.

He immediately went down the stairs.

The father and daughter continued to discuss.

It's just that they all have a tacit understanding and avoid talking about the sensitive topic of commercial taxes.

[Whether or not the business is competing with the people for profit is not the point, I just think this method is feasible.] What is the importance of the title of "competing with the people for profit"?

Doesn’t it all depend on what the superior says whether something is good or bad?

Xirui felt that as long as the means were not harmful to the world and morality, anything that could help her achieve her goal was a good idea.

Why bother with formalities?

[However, if you still feel that you can't do it, you can find someone to do it for you.] Anyway, as long as the final control is still in your hands, it's fine.

Xirui didn't have any major objections.

She also understood that, after all, these were the views that Kangxi had formed over decades, and it was not so easy to change them.

We can only hope that it will slowly penetrate in the future.

[This is feasible.] Kangxi accepted this solution.

At present, every family in the court has its own industry. Isn’t it easy for them to find a safe and reliable person to take charge of this matter?

As Kangxi said this, he was about to call Liang Jiugong to question him.

He didn't have a clear understanding of these things, so he still had to ask around before making a decision.

[It is best to find those whose family businesses have already taken shape, so as to avoid rapid expansion and arousing envy.] The saying that business is like a battlefield is not just talk.

In the face of absolute interests, anyone can become your enemy.

Xirui didn't want to take this risk.

And just from the perspective of time, it is actually too late.

It’s impossible for them to open a shop wherever Yinreng and his friends go.

Not only would it be extremely easy to be exposed, but if they were targeted by local tyrants once or twice, their plans would be ruined.

It is always more convenient to find ready-made help.

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