At the beginning of the new dynasty, Guan Ning went to the south twice. The first time was to collect commercial taxes and take the opportunity to fight against local tyrants to divide their land. The second time was to implement the reform of the imperial examination system.

These are all considered local and regional policies, but now when they are implemented nationwide, problems are exposed.

Guan Ning probably knows something about these situations.

Daning collects taxes twice a year, namely summer tax and autumn tax. Summer tax does not last until August, and autumn tax does not last until February of the next year.

It's June now, and this year's tax collection has begun again.

Every time at this time, wealthy merchants, wealthy merchants, landlords and farmers, etc. would go to the Yamen to make noise.

Every time it comes to collecting taxes, it's like fighting a big battle.

Guan Ning naturally understood what Xue Qing meant.

Daning's national strength has begun to recover, and its national treasury is gradually filling up. This is because the overall situation is improving. If you really want to calculate carefully, there is still a long way to go.

This is why he never stopped reforming.

Guan Ning got up and came to the imperial stage.

"Farm Law must be implemented, there is no doubt about it!"

He set the tone.

"People are always forgetful. After just a few years, they have forgotten what I did in Jianghuai!"

"I also know where the resistance lies. Those landlords and wealthy households feel that the land belongs to them, so why should they share the profits with others!"

"Why have the savings of wealthy households remained unchanged for seven years? They are not trying to avoid taxes and evade taxes!"

Guan Ning's voice gradually rose.

"After I came to the throne, I even canceled the imperial estates and distributed the land to the people. I set an example, so no one can escape!"

The hearts of all the ministers were trembling.

This is quite true.

Emperors of all dynasties had their own imperial estates, and their palaces also had their own internal treasury.

This is the private property of the emperor.

But His Majesty canceled it, really canceled it!

Last year, he personally conquered the Northern Yi and brought back a huge amount of wealth. Not a penny was left in the internal treasury but was transferred to the national treasury and the Daning Bank to be used as a reserve for issuing treasure banknotes.

No one can find fault in this regard.

"Starting from the collection of taxes this summer, relatives, wealthy people, peasants, and landlords who have not joined the Farm Law will all pay taxes according to the system!"

Guan Ning said angrily: "I don't believe it. I can't understand the land measurement. If it doesn't work in one year, it will take two years, or even longer!"

"If you can escape for a while, I don't believe that you can escape for a lifetime. By then, let alone the land, you won't even be able to save your head!"

Guan Ning originally wanted to solve the problem peacefully.

He also thought about whether the Farm Farm Law was really suitable, so he tried it out in Yizhou for almost three years to really perfect the system before preparing to implement it nationwide.

There were many obstacles at the beginning.

Daning's national power is getting stronger and stronger, which he gained through winning wars one after another, but in fact the foundation is not solid.

What is foundation?

Farming is what it is!

His goal is to provide farmers with land!

The land is only concentrated in the hands of a few people, and only a few people are rich. However, these people cannot contribute to the country, but instead try their best to undermine the country!

How could he tolerate it.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

Just when the atmosphere was extremely depressing, someone stood up.

The right minister of Hubu, Pei Jizhong.

"allow!"

"Your Majesty, I report that agricultural taxes are actually the main source of our government. However, the implementation of the Farm Law has been blocked. It will still take several years to truly increase the farmland. But now the Liang State is deliberate, the Wei State is eyeing it, and many heroes are surrounding us. We are in Daning.

I’m afraid I can’t afford to wait, so I should find another way and find another shortcut!”

As soon as this person opens his mouth, he attracts everyone's attention.

This is a suggestion!

What he said is true, anyone with a discerning eye can see that in a few years, there will be a battle between Daning and Wei and Liang!

All civil and military officials in the dynasty had a full sense of urgency.

Daning needs to rise quickly to increase its national strength in order to cope with the coming chaos.

Only when the people are prosperous can the country prosper. This is a truth that everyone understands.

But Pei Jizhong advised him to find another way.

This makes people curious.

The first assistant Gong Liangyu asked directly: "I wonder what good advice Master Pei has?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, Lord Chief Assistant, I have recently left the capital many times due to land inventory matters. When I went to the local area, I saw many businessmen purchasing copper and iron at high prices. I thought this was a way to make money!"

"Some places have already levied iron taxes. In just three months, the taxes collected have been equivalent to the annual agricultural taxes. I feel that this matter has great potential!"

"Perhaps the imperial court can lift the private ban, advocate all people to smelt iron, and allow noble families to open mountains to search for iron..."

Speaking of which.

It immediately caused some murmurs.

"It turns out that this is what Mr. Pei is talking about. I have also heard about this recently. Many businessmen are talking about purchasing copper and iron at high prices."

"Yes, I heard about it too."

"Salt was originally owned by the government, but with the introduction of salt stamps, it was released to the private sector and brought a large amount of tax revenue to our court. This may be the case."

"It's not impossible to use an iron lead system."

I could hear whispers around me.

Pei Jizhong felt more at ease inside.

He raised his eyes and looked at Guan Ning, thinking that today's meeting would be wonderful, and he would just take the opportunity to give advice...

Guan Ning frowned.

Recently, I have been busy minting new coins, and there has been a trend to purchase copper and iron at high prices. This is the first time he has heard of such a situation.

But he instinctively sensed something was wrong.

After the conflict with Liang Guo ended, Liang Guo secretly talked with Zhang Pu about surrendering to him and explained the situation of Liang Guo to him.

In order to build an army, Emperor Wu of Liang had lifted the private ban and encouraged iron smelting.

At that time, he was still thinking of making a contribution.

Daning has received land ceded by Liang Guo, and the border area has been expanded, which does not hinder trade. He is also planning to let his own businessmen go to purchase it.

This hasn't even started yet, but this trend has already spread to Daning?

Was it natural, or was there a conspiracy behind it?

Seeing that Guan Ning was silent, Pei Jizhong continued: "Lifting the ban on private casting can, firstly, collect it for the country and see benefits in a short period of time, which is far from comparable to farming. Secondly, it can accumulate wealth and thirdly, it can prepare the army and armies. It will be beneficial to Da Ning."

Great place!"

These words made the courtiers who were still unaware at first nod secretly.

If there is really a high-price acquisition, it can be regarded as a way to make money.

"Who buys copper and iron?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I am a businessman from Wei State!"

Pei Jizhong said: "Nowadays, a large number of Wei merchants come to Daning, carrying a large amount of coins, just to buy copper and iron!"

"Wei merchant?"

Discussions started again.

He continued: "Your Majesty's minting of new coins and new policies require a large amount of silver. Why not exchange our country's iron for the silver of other countries?"

Pei Jizhong had a smile on his face.

There was no loophole in his advice, and it was all beneficial to the country and the people. He really couldn't think of any reason to refuse!

When it comes to exchanging the iron of one country for the silver of another country, it is obvious that more people are moved.

"Your Majesty, I think Lord Pei's advice is very promising. Instead of wasting time and effort to implement farm laws, it is better to find another way out for these peasants. The Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War can send out craftsmen to teach local methods of iron smelting, and...

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"stop!"

Guan Ning stopped immediately.
Chapter completed!