With his words, Li Er felt more confident.

He smiled slightly and looked at Zhuang Zhou, his eyes full of admiration.

"Zhuang Zhou, listen, Wei Zheng also praised your plan!"

Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly and said modestly:

"Lord Wei, you are too kind. I am only doing my best to contribute to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Er nodded and glanced at the officials again.

Then he took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"My Lords, I know you may still have doubts in your hearts, but I believe Zhuang Zhou's plan is feasible.

Because Datang needs change and development, and cannot stand still."

Li Er's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of all the officials.

For a moment, the court fell into silence again.

At this time, the faces of Changsun Wuji and others looked a little pale.

Li Er walked around Zhangsun Wuji, looked at Fang Xuanling and asked:

"Xuanling, what do you want to say?"

Fang Xuanling bowed slightly and said:

"As the Earl of Zhuang County has suggested, the tax rate can be converted from grain tax to tax silver, which can be collected directly by the court and put into the national treasury. I think this is a good proposal.

This can eliminate the malpractice of corruption by local officials.

Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty collects taxes based on the population, but the population fluctuates every year, so there is no fixed amount of tax collected each year.

The taxes paid each year are all reported by local governments, and the Ministry of Revenue cannot verify them.

If we could really pay taxes with land, it would really enrich the imperial treasury.”

"Um!"

Li Er nodded and asked again:

"In your opinion, is this policy feasible?"

Fang Xuanling said:

"Your Majesty, I believe that the land tax will benefit both the country and the people, and it can be implemented.

It’s just a matter of how and when to implement it.

I think we need to consider this further.”