Actually, when Zhao Huan first arrived, he threatened the ministers in the court. He was forced into it. Wanyan Zongwang had already attacked the city, and some unreliable troublemakers were still making a fuss in the court. How could he show his determination to the people if he didn't kill a few people?
Now the situation is different. The emperor wants to reform the system and needs these ministers to do things for him. Of course, he has to start to be more patient. Moreover, the Zhou Dynasty was arguing over official business for the good of the country. If Zhao Huan gets angry over this, who will dare to speak the truth in the future?
Therefore, anger is not for the sake of anger or killing, but to establish principles. The emperor's every word and action is observed by the ministers, and they need to know that the emperor does not get angry just because something does not go his way, but only when it is harmful to the country.
Now everyone's tense hearts gradually relaxed, and they became a little bolder. They even started arguing with the emperor on some issues. However, they also knew the emperor's bottom line. The emperor's bottom line was that they would never argue with him.
Gradually, the ministers actually began to develop a tacit understanding with the emperor.
Regarding the abolition of the poll tax and other exorbitant taxes, the officials in the room split into two factions, with Zhou Chao leading the way, resolutely opposing the abolition of the poll tax and other taxes.
However, Li Gang and others agreed, including Tang Ke, the Vice Chancellor.
Finally, the emperor made a compromise decision, setting a maximum term of two years, until maritime trade and the revenue from the court's newly established merchant guilds showed a positive trend, at which point the poll tax and miscellaneous taxes must be abolished immediately.
Now the husbands all agreed.
So here's the problem: this poses a huge challenge to the imperial court's merchant guilds.
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