bad, i'm a fool

Chapter 149 The Flower Girl Fund

"What about tax exemption?"

Han Dongwen replied, still looking at Tantaifu's appearance and expression.

He found himself lying on the dragon chair just now, and he seemed to be able to feel the subtle hostility a little lighter. Could it be that this is a little convincing?
Han Dongwen never imagined that he could pretend to be stupid after the incident in West Asia. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that these things have nothing to do with what the emperor did before. He only hopes that he will not touch Tantai Fu's bottom line, so Observe the next move of the National Army Division.

But why now it seems that Tan Taifu is still measuring him by the standard of the former foolish king?

Could it be that Tantai Fu couldn't even think of this level?
Han Dongwen didn't expect this to be his own shallow thinking.

It is true that the actions in the Principality of West Asia cannot be done by a foolish emperor, but no one would assume that the emperor suddenly changed his person.

Tan Taifu and Tan Taiming repeatedly deduced, and only got one most likely result - someone contacted and instructed Han Dongwen behind the scenes.

As for who it is, the National Law Department, the National Finance Department, and even other countries are all possible.

Therefore, Tan Taifu wanted to test Han Dongwen today.

That's why he wanted to invite Zou to go to the court to reassure his subordinates in the court.

"What's the point of tax exemption? Isn't it possible for West Asia to handle it?"

Han Dongwen said deliberately lazily.

Liu Cheng, who was wearing a small court dress, looked a little out of place and funny, as if some parents put on funny clothes for their children.

But his etiquette and rules were not lost, Liu Chenggong bowed his head slightly: "What Your Highness said is very true, but there are many ways to offset the tax. If it is properly arranged, it can be icing on the cake."

"Oh?"

Han Dongwen sat up a little bit straighter: "Let's talk about it in detail."

Liu Cheng nodded: "The most direct way to offset is for the people and businesses to pay less tax to West Asia, so that the common people can most directly feel His Highness's grace, and if His Highness has no other considerations, West Asia should take such a measure. "

Han Dongwen listened and nodded: "What else?"

"The second method is that the people pay taxes to West Asia as in previous years, and the remaining taxes from West Asia are offset against all expenses such as imperial merchants and state affairs, and are charged to the treasury to offset the remaining taxes of civilians and merchants. In this way, in terms of measurement and calculation It is more convenient, and the account transfer can only be done in the account book."

Han Dongwen heard that his head was a little big, and he said uncertainly: "You mean, the first type, the people pay less to West Asia, and the second type, the people pay less to West Asia as usual, and then as compensation, if we Is there any other money that should be paid to West Asia that should be deducted from this account?"

"Exactly."

Han Dongwen touched his chin: "You mentioned the advantages, but what about the disadvantages?"

Liu Cheng raised his head and showed an innocent smile: "Both methods have their own disadvantages. If the civil and businessmen pay less tax in West Asia, it will become a habit after a long time. If you have to pay more, you will naturally have resentment, and even if you change it back to the same tax as before, you will complain about the disadvantages of diplomacy."

Ok……

Han Dongwen pondered, this is indeed a problem. If the tax that the civil and commercial companies have to pay to West Asia this year is reduced from [-]% to half, how long will the civil and commercial businesses be grateful to Dade?
a whole year?

half a year?

And if the tax rises in the coming year, even if it is less than [-]%, even if it is still lower than in previous years, for the common people, the feeling of spending more money is the most real.

Moreover, if it is simply to let the people pay less money, this part of the money will still be hidden in the people's pockets. To put it bluntly, Han Dongwen himself seems to have nothing to earn except for a good reputation that expires in a short time.

"And the second method is to deposit this tax in the account of West Asia in a disguised form. Although it can offset the money for the trade between Simeng and West Asia in the future, it is only limited to between Simeng and West Asia."

Fearing that Han Dongwen would not understand, Liu Cheng added: "In other words, although it is convenient to keep accounts, this part of the money can only be used to do business with West Asia, and cannot be paid to other people."

"I see……"

Han Dongwen pondered, thinking that this was not a field he was familiar with.

The second method seems very inappropriate at present, even if you don’t consider that the money can only be used to do business with West Asia in the future, it is equivalent to depositing your own money in other countries, which is really not advisable.

What if something happens to West Asia?

What if the Grand Duke falls?

What if there is a rush to import flower girls from Taka or somewhere else?
"The second method is definitely not available."

Han Dongwen shook his head: "Simeng's money is Simeng's, so what if you lose it in West Asia? No!"

Liu Cheng nodded with a smile: "Your Highness understands, then, I will draft an official document, informing West Asia that the people will pay taxes to fulfill the treaty."

"Neither."

Han Dongwen put on a serious face: "I didn't fight for the underpaid money? Why didn't it go into my pocket? The people pay West Asian taxes as usual, and Simeng taxes can't be less, just pay as usual!"

what?
Liu Cheng was stunned for a moment, but stopped talking.

The crowd behind him suddenly became a little confused, Liu Cheng coughed lightly: "His Highness, in order to praise His Highness, the new covenant between Simeng and West Asia has been passed on to the people, if you tell the people to pay taxes as usual, I'm afraid it's..."

"afraid?"

Han Dongwen curled his lips, glanced at Tantaifu secretly, and after confirming that there was no reaction from the other party, he said loudly: "What are you afraid of? People still pay West Asia and Simeng taxes as usual. As for the part that should be discounted, West Asia will directly return it to the treasury!"

Liu Chengqiang kept his smile unchanged, and said in a good voice: "Your Highness, aren't the people the same as before?"

Apart from his childish appearance, his mentality must be the same as that of the officials.

It's even possible that his mind is more mature than many people's. Otherwise, with Han Dongwen's unreasonable arrangement, a normal person would probably have scolded him in his heart.

"Who says it's the same?"

Han Dongwen suddenly opened his mouth, Liu Cheng looked at him, but didn't understand.

"The money will be given as usual, but definitely not now."

Han Dongwen flicked his robe sleeves: "By the end of the year, all the deductible taxes collected from West Asia for the past year will be distributed. Otherwise, wouldn't people say that I took money out of the pockets of the common people?"

Released at the end of the year?

Liu Cheng was stunned, and all the officials were speechless.

Even Wen Yongxing and Zhong Lilin in the audience looked sideways, full of doubts.

"Your Highness, the money goes from the pockets of the common people to West Asia, then enters the treasury, and then returns to the pockets of the common people. The purpose of all these twists and turns is...?"

Han Dongwen looked at Liu Cheng, feeling a little annoyed.

Aren't you supposed to be a child prodigy?What an elm head!
Of course, this money can be spent in your hands!
It is not accurate to say that the flowers are spent. It is better to say that the treasury has an extra fund that can be used. If this fund is used as the basis to generate income, when the time comes to collect the capital and return it to the people, the emperor will be able to use it without financing. Further purchase of some industries?
He opened a breakfast shop that was destined to explode with a loan from the bank. After earning money, he repaid the loan, and the breakfast shop stayed.

Taking loans from the common people to solve the problem of the girl in Yihonglou, earning money and then returning the principal to the common people without even interest, isn't it better than a bank?

He rubbed his temples, he didn't intend to explain this matter clearly with a sudden enlightenment here, waved his big hand, and said loudly:

"Trouble? This is naturally for my great cause!"

Of course, Han Dongwen's great achievements are well known to everyone.

"After the first month's tax payment, the selection of this year's show girls will begin!"

Zhong Lilin couldn't hold back anymore, turned around and said: "Your Highness, this year's show girl has already entered the Yingchun Palace, and according to the previous year's draft, it will take half a year to enter the palace..."

Han Dongwen glared at him: "Which palace do you want to enter? Choose it and enter Yihonglou!"

(End of this chapter)