Da Qin: I exposed myself as a time traveler, why are you Zhao Gao panicking?

Chapter 220 Perfect the law! To reassure the people!

The two sat opposite each other, Qin Chi's face was solemn, and Zu Long's eyes were as bright as fire, obviously extremely concerned about this matter.

Qin Chi was the first to speak, with a firm and powerful voice: "Your Majesty, in order to stabilize prices and appease the people, I think we should start from two aspects. First, open the national treasury and distribute grain to regulate market supply and demand. Second, strengthen supervision and severely punish You profiteers should serve as a warning to others."

Zulong heard the words, nodded and said: "This is a very good statement. I immediately ordered the opening of the national treasury and the supply of grain to stabilize prices."

Then, the topic turned to the tax situation of those businessmen.

Zu Long frowned and said: "These businessmen are not only driving up prices and disrupting the market, but they may also be suspected of tax evasion. Let Xiao He of the Tingwei Mansion immediately start investigating this matter and make sure to get to the bottom of it!"

Qin Chi took the order and quickly returned to Tingwei's Mansion, organized people, and began to check the tax records of the merchants.

As the investigation deepened, they discovered that the tax evasion of these businessmen was far more serious than imagined.

Xiao He angrily shouted: "These profiteers are so greedy! How dare they trample on the laws and evade taxes in such a wanton manner, it is not an exaggeration to kill them!"

He reported the evidence he reviewed to Zulong one by one.

After Zu Long read it, his face turned livid and he said angrily: "These profiteers are really lawless! I will catch them all to serve as a warning to others!"

He immediately ordered the relevant government agencies to fully cooperate with Xiao He's investigation, and these profiteers must be brought to justice.

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In the prison, it was cold and damp, and the sound of iron chains and angry curses were intertwined.

The businessmen were imprisoned in prison, all of them looked angry and kept shouting.

"What crime do we have? Why are we imprisoned here?" A businessman slapped the cell door angrily, his voice full of resentment and unwillingness.

"Yes, the laws of the Qin Dynasty are strict. We abide by the laws. How can we be guilty?" Another businessman also echoed loudly, his words revealing his dissatisfaction with this place.

They gathered in front of the cell door one after another, shouting and swearing, protesting against this unfair treatment.

In their view, they were just acting in accordance with the laws of the market and had done nothing illegal. Why should they be punished like this?

At this moment, Qin Chi slowly walked into the prison under the guidance of the jailer.

He glanced at the group of angry businessmen with burning eyes, without any sympathy in his heart.

"Are you aware of your guilt?" Qin Chi shouted sharply, his voice echoing in the prison.

The businessmen were stunned at first, and then shouted angrily: "What are we guilty of? Stop spitting here!"

Qin Chi sneered, took out the book of laws and regulations in his arms, and read loudly: "The laws of the Qin Dynasty stipulate that those who drive up prices and disrupt the market will be killed!"

"Those who evade taxes will be killed! What you have done has already violated the law, and you still dare to claim innocence here?"

When the businessmen heard this, they suddenly panicked.

They looked at each other with fear and despair in their eyes.

They never imagined that they would break such a serious law.

"No...impossible...how do we know these laws..." A businessman tried to defend himself with a trembling voice.

"Don't you know the law? How do you do business on a daily basis? Don't you know the rules of the market?" Qin Chi asked sharply, his tone full of ridicule and disdain.

The businessmen were speechless and could only lower their heads and silently endure this sudden blow.

They knew that they were really doomed this time.

What awaits them will be the cold butcher's knife and the fate of having all their property confiscated.

Since the case of the profiteers was solved, Qin Chi started to stabilize prices and seized the properties of the profiteers to replenish the national treasury. The people all applauded this.

However, Qin Chi knew very well that in order to achieve long-term peace and stability, he must legislate rules for governance.

So, he convened a group of think tanks such as Xiao He in Tingwei Mansion to discuss legal matters together. In the mansion, Qin Chi and Xiao He sat opposite each other.

Qin Chi looked solemn and said bluntly: "Although this case of profiteers has been solved, it has exposed the shortcomings of our dynasty's commercial laws."

"We must formulate and improve relevant laws as soon as possible to prevent such incidents from happening again."

Xiao He nodded and agreed: "What your Excellency said is true."

"The law is the foundation of governing a country and cannot be taken carelessly. However, in your opinion, how should we legislate?"

Qin Chi pondered for a long time, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said: "Chaos in the market stems from helplessness. Now we must establish the rule of law to determine the order of the market."

"First of all, it should be stipulated that the price of any purchase and sale transaction must be clearly marked, and no arbitrary price-raising is allowed."

"Those who hoard will, once confirmed, have their property confiscated and be severely punished."

"In this way, prices will be stable and people will feel at ease."

He paused and continued: "However, if the law does not work, you must violate it from above."

"Corruption of officials is also a source of chaos in the market. Therefore, official laws should be revised to clearly stipulate that officials who have been corrupt or accepted bribes, once found out, should be severely punished, ranging from dismissal from office to being exiled to the border or even beheaded in public."

"In this way, officials will be honest and honest, and the market will naturally be clear."

When Xiao He heard the words, he couldn't help but nodded in agreement: "What you said is absolutely true!"

"However, the market is so big that it is inevitable that there will be treacherous people hiding in it. How should we control it?"

Qin Chi smiled slightly and said: "This is not difficult. We should establish regulations to encourage people to report treacherous people, and those who find out the truth will be heavily rewarded."

"And those who make false accusations will be found guilty."

"In this way, evildoers will have no way to hide, and the market will naturally be clean and upright."

After hearing this, Xiao He exclaimed: "Excellent! Excellent! Your Excellency is truly a capable minister in governing the world!"

"If these laws can be implemented, the market order can be expected, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with expectations and confidence for the future.

After hearing this, the subordinate officials present also nodded frequently and expressed their agreement: "Master Tingwei has thought carefully. If these laws can be implemented, it will definitely make our market more prosperous and stable, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment."

"I am willing to lend you a helping hand and work together to perfect these laws."

"I would like to lend a helping hand!!"

Everyone immediately sat around and had an in-depth discussion on the specific content and implementation details of the law.

Qin Chi sat in the chair with a solemn expression. With his profound historical knowledge and rich experience, he talked eloquently and put forward a series of practical suggestions.

"As for the regulations on market trading behavior, I think it should be clearly stipulated that all traders must hold a market transaction certificate issued by the government before they can enter the market."

"Both parties to the transaction must negotiate the price in person and must not commit fraud. After the transaction is completed, the official seal must be stamped on the voucher as a voucher."

"In this way, market transaction behavior can be regulated, and those who drive up prices and hoard goods can also be punished."

Qin Chi slowly said what he was thinking.

After hearing this, Xiao He nodded in agreement and added: "What your Excellency said is true. However, what government office should be responsible for the issuance of certificates and the affixing of seals? And how should they be supervised?"

(End of this chapter)