The entire Hall of Supreme Harmony was as silent as a chill, and the atmosphere was extremely depressing!

Under such cold and stern questioning, all the ministers were trembling physically and mentally, especially the last sentence...

"I am terrified."

"I have no such intention."

The crowd knelt down again.

Wang Chengen was so frightened that he did not dare to say another word or even raise his head.

I can't say it anymore, and I don't dare to say it anymore.

Only now did he understand that His Majesty first investigated the wealthy businessmen and knew that the courtiers had objections, and they happened to hit the edge of the knife.

He blocked everyone's mouths by beating them.

And left them speechless.

Because His Majesty stood on the commanding heights, his decree to never increase the tax was an act of benevolence and no one could fault him.

In the same way, cracking down on profiteers is also for the people.

Anyone who dares to say otherwise will be labeled as colluding with government and businessmen, and this label may not be accurate.

In this situation, who dares to speak?

In this way, His Majesty can implement the New Deal and achieve his goals...

"Although what Mr. Wang said is radical, it is true. All the big grain dealers in Beijing have been investigated. The remaining hawkers cannot meet the supply at all. The price of grain is still astronomical. How to solve this?"

At this moment, Xue Huairen stood up.

In his words, he actually made peace for Wang Chengen and eased the situation.

clever.

Hear this.

Guan Ning couldn't help but admire.

At this time, someone has to come out to guide him, so that he can come up with his own reform ideas.

Xue Huairen played this role.

Guan Ning said: "The price of grain is the basis of all prices. It should not be left to the market. The court should also participate in the adjustment, or even make comprehensive adjustments when necessary. Therefore, I decided to establish the court's own grain farm!"

The imperial court’s own grain farm?

Everyone was stunned, which is easy to understand.

The imperial court opened grain stores to sell grain independently and adjust prices based on market demand.

However, someone asked: "Is your Majesty planning to build an imperial palace?"

This person came from the same imperial court, his name was Zhou Jin, and he served as the censor of the capital Youqian.

His question made many people look suspicious, wanting to say something but not daring to say it.

Everyone knows the harm done to the Imperial Manor.

In fact, it is a royal wealth-raising institution.

If the emperor is dedicated to the people, they will naturally not say anything. If the wealthy businessmen are tracked down and the treasury is not filled, but the emperor's money is taken, they will naturally be unwilling...

Guan Ning was not angry after being asked like this. Instead, he said: "This is a good question. I want to explain that the imperial palace is a grain farm, not an imperial palace!"

"This grain store is named Dakang Grain Store after the name of the country. It is under the administration of the Ministry of Household Affairs and under the supervision of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It is mainly engaged in grain sales. In other words, it also belongs to the imperial court.

Si Yamen, but not administrative..."

Only with this explanation can everyone understand.

Guan Ning continued: "Because the imperial court is not directly involved in commercial activities, it is quite passive. When the sky-high price of grain incident broke out, I ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to immediately release 200,000 shi of grain."

"Of course the Ministry of Household Affairs cannot distribute it directly, but has to ask grain shops to sell it at low prices. The problem of shortage of rebates is that on the one hand, it is easier to be eaten by these grain shops. The price of grain does not fall, but feeds these wealthy businessmen...

…”

The courtiers nodded subconsciously.

Because this is all true, and this problem does exist.

"If the imperial court sets up its own grain farm to sell directly, this problem can be solved."

Guan Ning said: "Of course, this does not mean that the imperial court's grain farms directly replaced traders, but that it played a role in stabilizing grain prices and supplying demand during special periods..."

After such detailed explanation, everyone can understand what it means.

Strictly speaking, they are not imperial merchants, but state merchants, whose essence is for the people.

Guan Ning said: "What's more important is that because it is a commercial activity, it is a business, so there are profits and losses. Like this incident, when the court suppressed the price of grain, there are naturally losses, but there are also times when profits are made, and this profit

, it can be counted as national income and fill the national treasury.”

"This is good."

“Really good.”

Having said this, many courtiers were whispering among themselves.

The state's participation in control and regulation can reduce a lot of trouble.

After all, the power of the country is much greater than the power of individuals.

"From this point of view, this Dakang Grain Farm is beneficial to the country and the people, and your Majesty is wise."

Gong Liangyu stood up.

"In this round of raids on profiteers, a lot of grain was confiscated, which can be used as a reserve grain for Dakang Grain House, and the court can also directly stabilize grain prices."

"good."

Guan Ning only said one word.

At this time, everyone realized that His Majesty was waiting here, but now the court has no food, and the price of food is difficult to stabilize. After paying off these wealthy businessmen, Dakang Grain House will have the capital to build it.

No, I even have money.

It is said that the accounts of these wealthy businessmen were sealed, their wealth was withheld, they were punished as treason, and all their property was confiscated!

What a steal.

Although it doesn't sound nice to say, it is actually like this.

Directly transfer personal wealth to state ownership.

This move is really powerful.

Everyone admired in their hearts that His Majesty's methods were really brilliant.

It's more than that!

Wang Chengen, who was kneeling on the ground at this moment, was thinking in his heart.

Your Majesty's purpose is far from establishing a Dakang Grain Farm. If that were the case, there would be no need to issue an edict to never increase the amount of money.

The wool comes from the sheep.

Thin sheep cannot come out, only fat sheep can come out...

At this time, Guan Ning continued: "Dakang Grain Farm is a state-run grain farm, and its profits should naturally be state-owned and fill the national treasury, but how should this account be settled? In what way should it be paid into the national treasury?"

"In order to be more concrete, I am preparing to impose commercial tax on Dakang Liangzhuang!"

Coming!

This is your Majesty’s true purpose!

It started with the imperial court's newly built Dakang Grain Store to collect commercial taxes, and then developed step by step, gradually establishing a comprehensive tax law and collecting taxes from merchants across the country. Your Majesty's main target is the Southern Business Gang.

After all, the South is where business thrives.

Wang Chengen knew everything, but could do nothing.

It simply won't work to do what we did before at this time.

Firstly, His Majesty is too powerful, and the ministers and even local officials cannot oppose the imperial court. Secondly, His Majesty even collects the imperial court's own taxes, so what can others say?

This method is too clever.

The step-by-step calculation not only avoided large-scale resistance, but also achieved the goal.

There is nothing I can do, so please wish yourselves the best...

Wang Chengen lowered his head even lower.

He was convinced.

Not only Wang Chengen, many other people understood Guan Ning's purpose, but they were also unable to say anything...

Guan Ning continued: "The Ministry of Household Affairs will formulate relevant tax laws as soon as possible and implement them immediately after the establishment of Dakang Grain Farm. This grain farm is not an imperial farm, and I will never follow Xizong's example and overdraw the country's financial resources to make money for myself!

"

These words are categorical and Guan Ning’s truth.

If you dig into your own corner and enjoy doing so, isn't that stupid behavior?

At this point, it is quite clear and no one has any objections.
Chapter completed!