Chapter 1220 Thirty million yuan in taxes

Li Xiang's visit on the second day was naturally Changsun Wuji. The situation there was basically the same as before. At most, it was just an exchange between the two families, so no one was surprised. Everyone was waiting to see the third one. sky.

Cheng Yaojin's face could still tell that he was old, but Changsun Wuji's face could not see it at all. Li Xiang knew that Changsun Wuji also lived a relatively long life. If he hadn't met Wu Zetian, the cheater, Changsun would probably have died. Wuji will be even older.

"Your two cousins ​​have already decided to join the army, and I've also seen your selection of deputy generals. Since they've been discussed with you, I won't care about the rest."

Changsun Wuji did not keep Li Xiang here to eat. The two of them just drank tea in the flower hall. Changsun Wuji had something to do later.

Cheng Yaojin is currently idle at home, so he has plenty of time to drink with Li Xiang. Even if he holds some positions, most of them are just in vain and there is nothing serious at all.

Changsun Wuji is different here. Changsun Wuji is the chief minister of the imperial court. Even though Li Xiang established the Tiance Admiral's Mansion, many matters are still resolved by the imperial court, not to mention most of the Tiance Admiral's Mansion. These are all military matters.

"My uncle has been working hard on state affairs in the past few years. He should also take care of his health. There are more and more things about the country. My uncle must not tire himself out. The two cousins ​​are not around..."

When Li Xiang's power was weak, he was very willing to get close to Changsun Wuji, but when he got up, Li Xiang felt that staying by Changsun Wuji's side was like sitting on pins and needles, mainly because Changsun Wuji saw everything very clearly.

"Don't neglect the affairs of the imperial court at all. You have only been responsible for fighting these years, but you have rarely taken care of things other than war. The imperial court must provide you with all the backup, and the implementation of various policies of the imperial court. There must be special personnel to supervise every corner, and it’s a headache for me just to select these people.”

What Changsun Wuji said is also true. When dealing with these matters, most of them have something to do with Li Xiang. This guy has all kinds of fantastic ideas. He only needs to write a letter to the court and these people will run away. Broken leg.

Take the free schools that Li Xiang mentioned before, for example, they are now spread across the country, especially in the inherent territory of the Tang Dynasty. For this alone, there are nearly 4,000 more people in the imperial court.

This is just a part of the area. If there were such free schools all over the country, more people would be eating from the imperial court, and many students who failed the exam would have a place to live, so they would not be hungry without any skills. Dead on the streets.

Of course, by doing this, Li Xiang also touched the cake of the wealthy family. If you want to study, there are different levels. Ordinary people naturally do not have this opportunity. The tuition fee alone is a huge expense.

Moreover, many children have to help at home. If they go to school, it means that the family has lost a labor force, and many families are not willing to do so.

Therefore, Li Xiang could only provide these children with two free meals, and did not charge their tuition fees. Even for some poor families, the court had to allocate part of the money to support them, so that they could allow their children to go to school. .

Many aristocratic children are unwilling. There were originally a lot of people taking the exam. Now if ordinary people and their children come, doesn't it mean that their opportunities are getting less and less?

I don’t know how many people have talked about this proposal in the past few years, but it has been promoted across the country. Changsun Wuji has made great efforts in it. If we want to talk about his contribution to national education, Changsun Wuji It should be the first one.

"My uncle's contribution to the entire country and nation over the years has been seen by everyone. It is truly a contribution to the present and a benefit to the future."

When Li Xiang finished speaking, Changsun Wuji's eyes also shone with light. Who doesn't want to have a good reputation? If this matter is really blamed on Changsun Wuji, then it really is. Famous throughout the ages.

Of course, the main credit must be given to Li Shimin. This is also a rule of all dynasties. No matter how good you have done for this country, the emperor must take the greatest credit. This will be implemented later. If someone can sit on your head, it can be regarded as a share of your pie.

"The economy of the Tang Dynasty has improved in recent years, and the court's income has doubled. Now the court can collect nearly 30 million yuan in taxes. This is directly related to the increase in territory and the improvement in economic conditions. of."

Hearing what Changsun Wuji said, Li Xiang was also very pleased. You must know that when he first led troops on an expedition, the tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty was only one-third of what it is now. If he could do this, he could not do that. Things, now with the victory of foreign wars and the frequent circulation of domestic goods, the tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty has tripled, which is also a major achievement.

Naturally, all the credit on the battlefield belongs to Li Xiang and his men. At most, Li Shimin and a man who knows people and is responsible for his duties. As for the other people in Chang'an City, although they also have credit in terms of logistics, they don't get much share.

Li Xiang also understood what Changsun Wuji meant when he said this. Most of the heroes canonized by the imperial court in recent years are under your command. Now many people in the imperial court are already a little dissatisfied. You should find a reason to show kindness to them. Otherwise, these people will become more and more slack, and in the end they will do nothing, or even become the opposite of Li Xiang.

"What my uncle said is very important. Now we should reward some of them. They have made a lot of contributions over the years. Without their contributions, the Tang Empire would not be what it is today."

With Li Xiang's words, Changsun Wuji knew what to do. There are also some people in the court who need to be won over. You cannot deny them the benefits they deserve.

Maybe it doesn't matter once or twice. If there is no benefit for many months, it is estimated that these people will not be willing to continue to work hard. They still need to keep an eye on the various policies and policies of the imperial court. Once these people are unwilling to work hard, If so, I'm afraid the court's carriage will stop.

"I have other things to do here, so I won't let you eat here today, but I have made an appointment with you for a place to eat at noon, and I think he has already prepared it..."

Li Xiang was a little surprised by Changsun Wuji's words. Did he make an appointment for me to have a meal? with who? (End of chapter)