"Okay! Let's assume that what you said makes sense, but what does it mean to let Shang Jia Yisi take the car?"
"Scholars, farmers, merchants, and artisans, merchants are originally lowly! Merchants are lowly people, not worthy of being in the upper class. Common people despise them, so why should they wear silk and ride in carriages? According to your opinion, Lord Xu, will merchants be able to enter the court in the future?"
"If he dares to ride in Yisi today, I don't know what the merchants will do tomorrow..."
Fang Zheng uttered a long string of unpleasant words, as if to throw the merchant into a cesspool, never to be able to rise again.
Because what he said was so harsh, no one could bear it anymore and wanted to stop Fang Zhengyi.
Even Emperor Jing frowned when he heard this.
I couldn't help but interrupt: "That's enough, that's enough."
Fang Zheng wiped the spit from the corners of his mouth and said, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry, I've finished. Lord Yang Yingcai seemed to have something to say just now, so I won't say anything."
"You say it! You say it!"
After Fang Zheng finished speaking, he turned around and looked at Yang Yingcai twice, then stretched out his hand to signal him to speak.
Yang Yingcai was so disgusted that he had no choice but to stand up.
Originally, he wanted to oppose Kuan Shang, but after Fang Zheng's interference, he couldn't say anything.
It's just a small county.
I can't get involved with this kind of bug! Will I still be a human being in the future?
After hesitating for a while, Yang Yingcai said, "I think Lord Fang is exaggerating. Are merchants not considered human beings? What's wrong with wearing silk and riding in a carriage?"
"No one in the world can surpass Lord Xu in discussing finance and economics... I agree to start a pilot program to ease the burden on business."
At this point Xu Wenshu suddenly realized.
It turns out that Fang Zhengyi knew that he was annoying, so he attacked in advance.
After all, no one wants to stick with dad.
Fang Zhengyi was still pretending to be dissatisfied and said, "I don't agree with this. Although I also pay attention to business in Taoyuan County, I have met countless merchants so far. I know them very well. They are all short-sighted and profit-driven. We must not let them go!"
"Taoyuan County is also under the jurisdiction of Hengjiang Prefecture. Many merchants in the county do business in Hengjiang Prefecture City, and there are also many in Pingwan County. No one understands the chaos better than me!"
"And Lord Xu, what makes you think that the rise of merchants will benefit the country? Can you predict the future?"
Oh~~!
The ministers suddenly realized!
Great! No wonder you, a dog, are so vehemently opposed. It turns out that your Taoyuan County pie has been touched!
Xu Wenshu also gradually got into the state. He shook his sleeves lightly and said calmly, "Lord Fang, I have been an official in the Ministry of Revenue since I first entered the court. I have seen countless private business affairs. Merchants are no different from ordinary people. There are dishonest merchants and there are also righteous merchants. We must not easily judge people because of the word "business". I think I should know more about merchants than you. The current situation is an unprecedented change, and the increase in commercial taxes has become inevitable."
"Master Fang, times have changed."
"Well......"
Fang Zheng's face was stern. He bowed to Emperor Jing and said, "Your Majesty, there is no point in arguing. I hope Your Majesty will make the decision!"
Emperor Jing had a smile on his face as he watched Fang Zhengyi's performance quietly.
Interesting. He will not give up until he achieves his goal. He even pulled Xu Wenshu onto the same front.
I don’t know how he did it.
Emperor Jing said, "Do you have any opinions, my dear ministers? Master Li, what do you think about this matter?"
Li Yansong said, "Your Majesty, I think that opening up only one county will not have much impact. I also feel that the atmosphere in the capital has changed a bit. And what Lord Xu said does have a key problem. At present, grain production is abundant, and it is not a blessing for the country to have many idle people. It is a good thing for merchants to open more factories and recruit idle people to work. I believe that the Ministry of Revenue is professional, and there is nothing too extraordinary about the Ten Policies of Easing Merchants. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. It is better to implement them first and see the effect."
"I second the motion!" "I second the motion!"
A chorus of approval rang out, and Fang Zheng felt relieved, but he still looked as if he had lost his parents.
The others laughed in their hearts when they saw this. It seemed that Pingwan County was very important to Taoyuan County.
If Taoyuan County had not suffered huge losses, this bastard would not have done anything desperate.
Aren't you the best at spouting shit? You deserve this day!
Emperor Jing nodded in agreement: "Since the majority have no objection, then are there suitable people to manage Pingwan County?"
Fang Zheng had a sullen face, and when he glanced back, he suddenly saw a figure in the Imperial Academy. He was moved, and looked at Yang Yingcai and said, "Your Majesty! Since Lord Yang is committed to building Kuan Shang, I think it would be better to select from the Imperial Academy! Everyone in there is talented and speaks well."
Yang Yingcai opened his mouth and glanced at Fang Zhengyi hatefully.
This is not an easy job!
Everyone simply supported it verbally, but no one really believed in it. Besides, being lenient towards businessmen doesn't sound good in the first place. What if something goes wrong with this crappy pilot project?
Who would be willing to lower their status and run to Pingwan County to be the county magistrate? No one wants to do it!
Yang Yingcai glanced helplessly behind him, and suddenly saw a wretched figure. His eyes lit up and he said, "Your Majesty, there is a suitable candidate in the Hanlin Academy. Yang Fengfan, the Hanlin editor, has extraordinary knowledge and is popular in the Hanlin Academy. I believe he will be able to perfectly handle the position of Pingwan County Chief."
"We second the motion!" As soon as Yang Yingcai finished speaking, a large number of voices rang out.
Yang Fengfan was about to cry, and then someone pushed him out.
He stood there trembling with fear, feeling full of grievances.
After licking Fang Zhengyi for such a long time without seeing any return, he became a nobody.
Now, not only did Fang Zhengyi not get anything good out of him, but he was severely cheated instead.
What kind of life is this!
Yang Fengfan wanted to die, and his spirit instantly became much weaker.
Emperor Jing asked, "Are you qualified for this position?"
Yang Fengfan forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty has ordered me to do this, and I will not refuse even if I die!"
Emperor Jing waved his hand and said, "You are not going to die. Since you are willing, I will allow you to serve as the magistrate of Pingwan County. I will discuss it with the Ministry of Revenue after retiring from court."
"I obey your command." After saying this, Yang Fengfan walked back dejectedly amidst the laughter.
"Let's continue the discussion."
After the court meeting, Fang Zheng saw that no one was paying attention and caught up with Xu Wenshu.
He bowed first and said with a smile, "Master Xu, thank you very much for today."
Xu Wenshu snorted coldly: "We are even now. Don't look for me or my nephew Xu Ping if you have any problems in the future..."
"Don't worry, this is just an ordinary business matter, it's over when it's over."
Xu Wenshu turned his head and left quickly, too lazy to pay any more attention to him.
Fang Zheng smiled and didn't care at all. As long as the goal was achieved, nothing else mattered.
While I was thinking about how to deal with Pingwan County, a trembling voice suddenly came to my ears.
"Fang...Master Fang."
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