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Chapter 1035 - Chapter 1035 The Kids Pay Taxes (1)

Chapter 1035: The Kids Pay Taxes (1) Chapter 1035: The Kids Pay Taxes (1) Editor: Atlas Studios As he was in charge of taxation, he noticed the Emperor’s decree the moment it came.

A few days ago, he was still lamenting how much this matter would blow up.

When had the officials in the court ever paid merchant tax?

Therefore, when he heard his colleagues say that officials had personally come to the Prince’s estate to collect taxes, he knew what they were up to.

They wanted Prince Rong to resist paying the taxes and go against the Emperor.

But the key was that Prince Rong had been paying taxes all along.

The low-ranking official sighed.

“Who doesn’t know that Prince Rong has a bad temper?

If he gets mad, even the heavens can’t hold him back.

Instead of avoiding him, why are you taking the initiative to mess with him?

Aren’t you asking for trouble?” His colleague was shocked.

“You said that the Prince’s estate has been paying taxes?” The low-ranking official nodded solemnly.

Speaking of which, he had also discovered this incident by chance.

At that time, he was so surprised that he had told his colleagues that Prince Rong was dedicated to the public.

After all, which official would pay taxes on their businesses?

However, every year when it came tax time, the Prince’s estate would obediently pay up taxes on all their businesses.

He even suspected that those people were falsely doing business under the name of the Prince’s estate.

However, seeing that the Harvest Grain Store also paid taxes every year, he could only categorize this as Prince Rong’s estate being good citizens who followed the law!

Seeing that the higher-ups did not have much of a reaction after handing in the account book, he did not specially remind them.

However, now that they were urging the Prince’s estate to pay taxes, it was obvious that the higher-ups were oblivious to this.

At the very least, the people who went to the Prince’s estate to pester them for the tax definitely did not know.

At this moment, the Minister of Revenue and a few Assistant Ministers were staring at the account book with livid expressions.

“Why did Wang Zhen not report that the Prince’s estate has always paid taxes?

Wait a minute, who urged Liu Yu to go to the Prince’s estate to press for taxes?” Even if Qi Haoran did not pay taxes, wouldn’t he be courting death if he dared to goad him to go against the Emperor?

Did they think that the Emperor and Prince Rong were stupid?

The Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue took a deep breath and said, “A few nobles have taken action.

A few fourth-grade and fifth-grade civil servants in the court have contacted Liu Yu.

Hence, someone took the opportunity to transfer Wang Zhen away.

As soon as he left, Liu Yu brought people to the Prince’s estate to press for taxes.” The Minister of Revenue sneered.

“Does he think that by getting in the courtiers’ good books, he can get away with it in the future when Prince Rong vents his anger on him?

He must be daydreaming!” Then, he held his forehead with a headache.

“His Majesty is too anxious.” The Minister of Revenue was also one of those who did not pay taxes, but that did not mean that he did not support this decree.

Most of the wealth was in the hands of the upper echelons, but the silver in the national treasury was mostly taken from the people of the middle and lower echelons.

Although his heart ached for the taxes he was going to pay, he knew that the Emperor’s actions were beneficial to the country and the people.

However, he felt that reform should be done step by step.

Now, Great Qi had stabilized and was no longer as chaotic as when it was first established.

Although the Emperor was becoming more dignified, he could not take drastic actions swiftly as before.

Otherwise, it would cause a backlash.

The knots should still be straightened out one by one; being impatient was not beneficial to the country.

“Sir, His Excellency the Left Minister invites you to see him.” Alright, although this person was always smiling, his methods were also vicious.

As soon as he received the news, this person came looking for him.

The Minister of Revenue could only go and see the Left Minister.

The moment Rong Xuan saw him, he said, “Since they’ve started to act, let’s end this quickly.

Being indecisive won’t do us any good.

Fortunately, they’re stupid enough to go to Prince Rong by accident.

Knowing Prince Rong’s temper, this matter definitely won’t be settled peacefully.

Make some preparations with the folks from the Ministry of Revenue.

In addition to the revision of the merchant tax, I’m afraid the taxes owed so far will also be collected.” “Sir, the envoys of Great Jin and West Xia are still waiting in the capital.

The matter of the markets has yet to be agreed upon.

If in addition to the revision of the merchant tax, we advocate for collection of previous taxes owed, even if the officials of the Ministry of Revenue have three heads and six arms, he won’t be able to handle it.” Rong Xuan nodded with a smile.

“I know, so I sent you helpers.

The officials transferred from various places will arrive in the capital soon.

Moreover, His Majesty has decided to add the Imperial Grace Examinations.

When the time comes, the talents will enter your Ministry of Revenue.

It will definitely be done in under four years.” The Minister of Revenue knew that once this matter of collecting taxes was announced, he would become the target of public criticism.

However, he did not know that someone quickly shared the pressure for him and diverted everyone’s hatred.

Knowing that they had to pay taxes to do business, the children excitedly found their account books and asked Mu Yangling to do the sums for them.

“Mother, how much tax do you think we have to pay?” After the tax incident, Mu Yangling solemnly expressed that she was a good citizen who paid taxes according to the law.

With a flushed face, she asked Qi Haoran, “Am I the kind of person who avoids taxes?” Qi Haoran shook his head repeatedly.

He just felt that his wife was too lawful considering she had actually started to pay taxes even back in Great Zhou.

To think all of that money went to Emperor Jingyan.

It wasn’t that Mu Yangling didn’t know that nobles and officials could choose not to pay taxes, but she couldn’t get over the hurdle in her heart.

Although the merchant tax in this era was a little heavier, she still had to abide by the law.

Only then did Mu Yangling realize that she had taught the children to respect the old, love the young, and follow the law.

However, she didn’t seem to have taught them to pay taxes even though the children all had income from their businesses.

So she summoned the children and solemnly told them about the importance of taxation and one’s obligation to pay taxes in accordance with the law.

Then she asked, “Do the math.

How much tax did you evade paying?” The kids were stunned for they typically split up their earnings upon receiving them, and it had never occurred to them to pay taxes.

Little Bear asked, “Do children get a discount?” Mu Yangling tilted her head and said, “Not according to Great Qi’s tax laws.” Little An began to calculate how much money they had to take out of their wallets.

Meanwhile, Tiger Head and Little Lion said excitedly, “Mother, are we considered adults after paying taxes?

After all, we’ve all contributed to the building of the country.” Mu Yangling nodded reluctantly.

“If you don’t make a fool of yourselves, I’ll reluctantly consider you adults.” Upon hearing that, Tiger Head said to Little Bear seriously, “Big Brother, we have to pay taxes.” Little Lion continued, “We have to set a good example.” Little An threw the account book aside and came up with an idea.

“If even Big Brother can’t bear to pay taxes, others definitely can’t bear to part with the money either.

Why don’t we help Royal Uncle convince those people to pay taxes obediently?” Tiger Head and Little Lion felt that it was a good idea.

Little An pulled Qi Wensu to the front and said, “You’re the Second Prince.

You can be our representative to show them that this is the attitude of the royal family.” “aEUR|” Little Bear declared solemnly, “I never said I don’t want to pay taxes.” The four children ignored him and gathered together to discuss how to “convince” everyone to accept the merchant tax.

Little Bear continued, “I just want to know if there are any discounts for children because there are discounts for children when it comes to poll tax.

Children only need to pay halfaEUR|” The four children continued to ignore him.

They had already decided to set an example first before reasoning.

Only if that didn’t work would they use force.

Mu Yangling was also filled with anger because of what had happened previously.

When she heard this, she gave it some thought and suggested some ideas to the four children.

As Little Bear was already eight or nine years old and was considered an older kid, it was not ideal for him to be the one to speak up about this.

However, the four children were young and whatever they did would be tolerated.

Moreover, with their correct actions, it was obvious that they could guide the direction of the wind.

Coupled with Qi Haoran’s thunderous actions, they did not believe that they could not defeat those people.

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