After three rounds of drinks, the topic naturally turned to the political affairs of Hexi.
Zhang Yuan was the first to speak: "Sir Song, are you here to inspect the implementation of the new policy in Hexi?"
Song Zelin nodded. "That's right. Your Majesty is very concerned about the people's livelihood in Hexi and sent me here to take a look."
"Since the implementation of the new policy, the lives of the people in Hexi have indeed improved greatly."
Chen Tingshu took over the conversation, and his tone was inevitably more proud.
"According to the plan outlined by His Majesty earlier, we will levy taxes based on per capita income. Citizens with incomes too low will be exempt from taxation."
"In addition, we have reclaimed a large amount of wasteland and distributed it to the people for cultivation, encouraging them to be self-sufficient."
"oh?"
Song Zelin became interested, "How does it work specifically?"
Zhang Yuan explained to Song Zelin in detail the specific content and implementation details of the new policy.
He talked about how to set different tax rates according to different income levels, how to encourage people to reclaim wasteland, how to help poor people overcome difficulties, and so on.
Song Zelin nodded frequently as he listened and asked some questions from time to time, which Zhang Yuan and Chen Tingshu answered one by one.
"You two have done a great job, my Lords."
Song Zelin said approvingly, "This new policy is indeed a good policy that benefits both the country and the people."
"I'll report back to His Majesty, and it should be rolled out nationwide."
Zhang Yuan and Chen Tingshu looked at each other and smiled with relief on their faces.
Getting the recognition from the prime minister of the time was undoubtedly a great encouragement to them.
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