In the prehistoric times, I was the Emperor of Heaven

Liu Bian didn't care much about the Heart-Questing Talisman.

It can be used whether in a sect, a family, or in a prison, which shows that it is not unacceptable. This taboo is relative.

Strict regulations will be formulated for tax collectors to use the heart-asking talisman, which requires supervision by multiple departments. It is also open to public supervision. It only asks about tax-related topics and does not involve other secrets. It will also communicate with the person being questioned in advance to see if it is involved. If you know their business secrets, change the way you ask.

If this is unacceptable, then of course you don't have to go to Suguang County to do business.

Without Butcher Zhang, we still can’t eat pork?

Liu Bian said:"You don't have to worry about merchants chasing profits. As long as Xingguang's public security is stable and the environment is good, many people will naturally come to do business. After all, it is a county market."

Speaking of this, Liu Bian said with emotion:

"The power of merchants to pursue profits is endless.

If there is a 10% profit, merchants will go there; if there is a 20% profit, they will swarm; if there is a 50% profit, they will take risks; for a 100% profit For profit, they dare to trample all human laws. With 300% profit, they dare to commit any crime, and even risk beheading."

Hearing what Liu Bian said, Xu Shu and Zhang Liao stopped talking.

"Your Highness, how should the tax rate be formulated?"Xu Shu asked another question.

Liu Bian sighed after hearing this:"Although the imperial court only levied agricultural tax and poll tax, the local authorities increased the tax at every level and imposed numerous exorbitant levies and miscellaneous taxes, making it difficult for the people to survive. The reason why Taiping Road spread The fundamental reason why things are so fast is that people's lives are too difficult."

Xu Shu and Zhang Liao both understood what Liu Bian said, but it is difficult to solve it. Since the Han Dynasty has been passed down to this day, various interests are deeply entangled, and one move affects the whole body.

Since ancient times, there have been several reformers who have been able to succeed.

"His Highness has a kind heart and knows the sufferings of the people. I believe things will get better when His Highness ascends the throne."Xu Shu consoled him.

"The last general is the sword in His Highness's hand. Whoever stops His Highness will follow the direction of the sword."Zhang Liao said categorically.

They are now looking forward to His Highness the Crown Prince ascending to the throne to carry out real reforms and let this ancient empire stand up again.

"There will be a day. Liu Bianzhen said.

Then Liu Bian started talking about business tax.

"The agricultural tax will be carried out according to the thirty taxes stipulated by the imperial court. The same goes for the poll tax. Except for the agricultural tax and the poll tax, all other miscellaneous taxes will be cancelled."

"As for commercial tax, we will only levy business tax for the time being. The tax rate is between 5% and 50%. Different industries have to implement different tax rates. You can discuss the details with Xu Shu. In principle, it is an industry related to people's livelihood. Taxes should be reduced, for example, 5% for the catering industry.

Heavy taxes are levied on some special industries, such as brothels and brothels, which are levied a 50% tax rate.

The rest will come slowly, and will be gradually filled in later. Don’t be too hasty at the beginning, and we don’t have that many tax collectors. Liu Bian said.

Commercial tax is a big tax with many types, such as value-added tax. Liu Bian also wants it, but without a large number of professional tax collectors, there will be trouble if it is launched in a hurry.

"Yes, Your Highness."Xu Shu quickly replied

"Your Highness Suguang County is now in a state of great prosperity, and all government offices are short of people. According to His Highness's reform plan, more manpower is needed. Please support Your Highness."

Xu Shu said helplessly. Suguang County was harmed by Taiping Road. The court institutions suffered heavy losses, and military control is still implemented.

Liu Bian nodded after hearing this. Suguang County is now his reform base, so he naturally cannot let it go. No matter, and this reform is of great importance, he is not worried about outsiders.

"Gu has summoned relevant talents to come to Suguang County. Please hold on first."

"During this period, you should first plan some college construction sites for me. Now the county government schools need to be expanded, and each county should expand at least ten schools.

Five new county schools will be built in the county town, and all Suguang County official schools will be conducted according to the new education.

The main thing is to cultivate talents for our future reforms, which is very important. Liu Jizhen said.

In the final analysis, reforms are still implemented by people and require a large number of talents.

He can complete it in Suguang County based on his past accumulation, but the world is too big to do it all by himself.

Xu Shu's face changed when he heard this As soon as he collapsed, he said with great bitterness:"Your Highness, if you just build a house, there will be no problem, but with so many new schools, Suguang County does not have that much teaching at all, and Your Highness also requires new education to be carried out.

Liu Bian replied:"You don't have to worry about this. I will arrange for the tutor to arrive when the time comes.""

As for talent training, Liu Bian has been doing it for a long time. He not only recruits ordinary scholars with ordinary backgrounds from outside every year, but also trains his own students.

"Your Highness, with so many teachers coming, the county does not have that much finances........."

"Even if you are poor, you should not be poor in education. In terms of talent training, I have to raise the money for you even if I sell everything. This money has been advanced to you. Liu Bian heard this and said firmly

"Your Highness......"Xu Shu was shocked. His Highness was really determined for education. He knew that Liu Bian had a business under his command, but Liu Bian also needed many places.

For example, the resources provided by the court could not keep up with Liu Bian's plan for the East Palace Guards, so the investment in the East Palace Guards alone was very huge.

There are other overt and covert ones, and the resources required are astronomical.

Liu Bian also knew that this would involve a lot of investment, but he was pressed for time. Liu Hong's health was deteriorating, and he didn't know how long he could last.

Now I can only spend money to increase my foundation.

If it were just a commercial bank, it would naturally be a bit tight to spend so much money. After all, there are many places to use money, but the profits of Pangu Secret Realm and his company are so huge that they are enough for their own use.

In a word, I am not short of money now!