Chapter 127: Ouyang Lun has to go to sea after missing out on the generous gift! (Please subscribe!!) "Lao Zhu, you look a little bad? What's going on? Is it because you didn't get any rest last night?"
Ouyang Lun saw Zhu Yuanzhang's stinky face and immediately asked: "If there is a problem with your stay, you must tell me so that I can ask the hotel people to rectify it. After all, customers are God, serve them well and make them feel at home." The business philosophy of Yongan Hotel!”
Zhu Yuanzhang was too lazy to respond.
Queen Ma smiled and said: "The hotel is very good. He drank too much yesterday and hasn't reacted yet."
Zhu Yuanzhang quit immediately, "I didn't drink too much."
"Unlike some people, they have no intention of being a parent and only care about their own comfort."
Ouyang Lun didn't realize that Zhu Yuanzhang was talking about him, so he nodded in agreement, "Old Zhu, you are right. Those officials who only care about making money for themselves and don't care about the lives of the people really deserve to go to hell. I am different. I always think about letting the people of Yong'an Mansion live a good life, I know you want to praise me, and I understand it!"
Um! ?
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened. Do you really not know or are you just pretending?
But before Zhu Yuanzhang could get angry, Ouyang Lun continued: "In order to entertain everyone, I will take you to Yong'an High-tech Zone this time!!"
"High-tech Zone?"
Li Shan was stunned for a long time.
"High-tech Industrial Development Zone, referred to as High-tech Zone!" Li Fuyuan took the initiative to explain: "This is the most mysterious place in Yong'an Mansion. Outsiders are not usually allowed to enter. Even if we want to go to the High-tech Zone, we need to get Ouyang Only with the adult’s consent!”
"Oh, by the way, yesterday I said that the new materials used in the construction of Yong'an Hotel are produced in the High-tech Zone!"
"Then isn't this the top-secret workshop of the Ministry of Industry?!" Li Shanchang exclaimed in a low voice: "People are still visiting such a confidential place. Aren't you afraid of being stolen?"
"Mr. Li, I also asked Mr. Ouyang this question, and he just said something to me."
"What?"
"Even if we let people come to learn, they still won't be able to learn. They are far ahead!" When Li Fuyuan said this, his face was full of confidence! "The contribution of the High-tech Zone is indispensable for the great development of Yong'an Mansion in recent years!" Wu Jingzhi said with a smile.
The Hi-tech Zone is not in the city, so everyone took carriages out of the city and walked eastward along the cement road.
After walking for about half an hour, everyone arrived at a new city! !
The height and thickness of the city wall is no worse than that of Funing County. The only difference is that it is slightly smaller, but the layout inside is more reasonable. The crisscrossing roads in the new city divide the land into squares. Many square-shaped buildings have been built on the square land. True factory building.
Ouyang Lun pointed to one of the factories and said: "That one is a steelmaking factory, specializing in the production of various types of steel, such as I-beams, rebars, stainless steel, etc. That one is the "Hongqi" carriage production factory, where we are riding The carriages are all produced there, and now they are sold not only in Yong'an Prefecture, but also in Beizhili, and we plan to expand to other provinces next!"
"There is a R&D center over there, and there is a testing center over here. That is the Liulic Factory, which produces colored glaze products or transparent glass."
After listening to Ouyang Lun's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang was a little confused and asked directly: "Why didn't you say cement factory, brick factory, and winery?"
Ouyang Lun smiled and said, "Those are old factories, and they are still in the Kaipin County Industrial Zone! The production capacity there is sufficient, so we did not build repeated factories here."
That's it!
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the factories one after another, his eyes shining brightly.
It would be great if all these factories were his.
Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was dreaming, Ouyang Lun's voice sounded again, "Agriculture is the foundation, and industry is the engine for the country's take-off."
"Our emperor of the Ming Dynasty still thinks like a small farmer, and his eyes are still limited to farming. However, he doesn't know that this industry is much more profitable than agriculture!"
As soon as this word comes out.
The scene suddenly became quiet. Li Shanchang, who was still watching happily, immediately became quiet. Li Fuyuan, Wu Jingzhi and He Fang lowered their heads slightly and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang cautiously from time to time.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was also a little ugly.
You are so brave, Ouyang Lun, for telling us that we are short-sighted in front of you!
Because Ouyang Lun was walking at the front and concentrated on explaining, he did not notice the strange change in the atmosphere behind him.
"As long as the industry can develop and use commercial means, it will continuously deliver industrial products, reinforced concrete, cement, masonry, etc. to the Ming Dynasty!"
“At that time, we only need to tax these products, and it will be another sum of money!”
"Sir Ouyang, if I remember correctly, I will collect taxes on goods transactions tomorrow morning. The taxes will be collected according to the principle of one in thirty and "anything that is not in the market shall not be taxed."" Li Shanchang said: "If there are new Taxation is not about competing for profits from the people, besides, how much can commercial taxes be?"
In his words, Li Shanchang was quite disdainful and even disdainful of the commercial tax. He obviously didn't think how much money the commercial tax could collect.
"Mr. Li is indeed an important minister in the court!" Ouyang Lun said, cupping his hands: "Of course there is commercial tax. The reason why people don't think commercial tax is important is mainly because it doesn't cost much, but in my opinion this Business tax has great potential.”
"There is no problem in focusing on agriculture, but there is no need to suppress business."
"Oh!" Seeing that Ouyang Lun seemed to be talking about state affairs, Li Shanchang immediately became interested and took this opportunity to see if Ouyang Lun had any real talent or knowledge!
"I was once in charge of the transfer department, and I have a good understanding of tax matters. Since Mr. Ouyang has an idea, why not tell everyone about it. If this method is effective, I will personally write a letter to recommend it!"
Hearing this, Ouyang Lun's eyes lit up and he said with a smile, "If that's the case, then I'll be embarrassed!"
Just kidding, Ouyang Lun has wanted to change the tax collection for a long time, but he has never had the chance. Now that the court is controlled by Hu Weiyong, whether it is him or Li Fuyuan and others, they will eventually fall into the hands of Hu Weiyong when they go to the capital. Not that I am worried that Hu Weiyong will stop him. After all, the commercial tax issue is really not something Hu Weiyong can play, but it would be too easy for Hu Weiyong to disrupt the "commercial tax reform".
So Ouyang Lun has been thinking of ways to bypass Hu Weiyong and give Zhu Yuanzhang the "commercial tax reform" plan! Taxation is the lifeblood of the Ming Dynasty. Even Ouyang Lun cannot change it directly. It is best to obtain Emperor Zhu's approval.
And this Mr. Li seems to be a good choice. The presence of Lao Zhu's relationship is enough to prove that Mr. Li has an extraordinary status. Ouyang Lun guessed that the approval document for the last shipyard was probably obtained through this Mr. Li. , and Mr. Li also said that he could talk to Emperor Zhu directly.
Therefore, as long as Mr. Li is persuaded, the matter of "commercial tax reform" will be a [-]% success!
"Mr. Li, it's not me who said that our Ming Dynasty's business tax is too low. According to my plan, one-third of the tax will be directly levied. By then, just one factory will be able to pay hundreds of thousands of taxes every year. , ten factories equal millions!”
Hearing Ouyang Lun's words, everyone at the scene took a breath.
Be good!This Ouyang Lun looks gentle and elegant, but he is really ruthless!
Originally, the commercial tax was only thirty-one tax, but now it is three-to-one tax, which is a tenfold increase! "Master Ouyang, is this going too far?" Li Fuyuan quickly reminded him.
"Excessive? How much?" Ouyang Lun said with disdain: "Businessmen make so much money and live a comfortable life. This is just to let them use some money to support national construction. Is there any problem? There is nothing wrong at all! "
"I would say that although our Emperor Zhu looks down on businessmen, he also looks down on them. These people have so much ability to make money, and they will use various methods to refuse to pay taxes. Thirty tax is one, but in fact there can be sixty A tax of [-] is good, but since they evade taxes, I will raise the tax rate, strengthen tax collection, and severely punish businessmen who evade taxes!"
"Of course this is something to talk about later. The most important thing is to increase business taxes. The affordability of businessmen is far beyond our imagination. Although the tax rate has been increased, the court still needs to open up and improve some business environments so that these businessmen can make money. In this way , the merchants make money, the court receives taxes, and the court can use these taxes to improve the living environment of the people, ultimately achieving a win-win-win situation!"
After listening to Ouyang Lun's words, Li Shanchang and others started to lower their heads and think from the simple shock at the beginning.
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little angry at first. After all, this guy not only said that he was short-sighted, but also pointed out his national policy of "emphasis on agriculture and suppression of business", and he wanted to give Ouyang Lun a slap in the face.
But as he listened, Zhu Yuanzhang became a little moved.
Three taxes and one tax, tsk tsk, Ouyang Lun really dares to think about this!
However, these taxes are levied on businessmen, and the money is collected and used on the people. This is quite a bit like robbing the rich and giving to the poor. It is also in line with "the rich first drive the rich later", but this trick is a bit strong. It seems that Ouyang This kid Lun didn't just shout about mouthing, he really dared to do it! As a military general, He Fang thought relatively simply. After hearing Ouyang Lun's words, he nodded repeatedly, "Mr. Ouyang, what you said makes sense! I also think that the business tax is low. When the court has money, it can also increase the soldiers' salaries." !”
Li Shanchang raised his head, "Just raising the tax rate will definitely not work. It is no less than fishing in a dry lake."
"Fishing on dry land?" Ouyang Lun shook his head, "Businessmen are not fish, but extremely rich! It's just that they are better at hiding. It's a pity that the Ming Dynasty does not have a very corrupt tax office, otherwise it must be clear that those rich people What tricks can rich businessmen use to evade taxes!"
"As long as it is profitable, there will be a steady stream of businessmen succeeding you. In the end, let alone three taxes and one tax, even if you pay two taxes and one tax, there will still be people doing it!"
"Mr. Li, if you are willing to persuade Emperor Zhu to increase the tax rate, I will definitely prepare a generous gift when the time comes!"
Forehead. Li Shan was sweating violently.
You bribed me in front of the emperor. You want to kill me! Li Shanchang said with righteous words: "There is no need for generous gifts. I am an honest official with clean sleeves. I never accept gifts. This matter is related to national taxation. I will naturally inform your majesty!"
No generous gifts!
Ouyang Lun was a little surprised, and then he excitedly grabbed Li Shanchang's hand, "Mr. Li is worthy of being a senior official of the Ming Dynasty. He is noble and upright, and the younger generation admires him!"
"Originally, I prepared 10 taels of silver, plus lifetime VIP membership at Yong'an Hotel, Hongqi's latest carriage, and platinum membership in heaven and earth. But now it seems that these are no longer needed!"
As soon as this word comes out.
Li Shanchang was dumbfounded.
10 taels of silver! !
Lifelong VIP of Yongan Hotel! !
Hongqi’s latest carriage! !
Platinum Member of Heaven and Earth! ! Oh my god, what did I miss? !
Li Shanchang regretted it so much that he wanted to slap himself in the face. Why did he pretend to be aloof when he had nothing to do?
However, when Li Shanchang thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was still there, he couldn't say much. He could only force out a smile and nodded, "Please rest assured, Mr. Ouyang, if the increase in business taxes is really beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, your Majesty will agree."
"I'll leave everything to the old man." Ouyang Lun bowed to Li Shanchang and asked curiously: "Old man, why are you crying?"
Li Shanchang waved his hand, "It's okay, there's sand in my eyes, it'll be fine in a while."
I feel sorry for money! After visiting the High-tech Zone, Ouyang Lundu originally wanted to end today's visit, but Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't resist Zhu Yuanzhang's repeated requests to go to the shipyard.
Immediately afterwards, other people also agreed to go to the shipyard to visit, and Ouyang Lun couldn't refuse.
One person continued eastbound along the cement road from Funing to Jieshi.
Finally we arrived at the shipyard as it was getting dark.
The scale of the shipyard has become much larger, and the number of people has increased by at least half. The number of large ships parked in the shipyard has reached five! These five large ships are all covered with oilcloth. Although the whole picture cannot be seen clearly, they are still arranged in front of everyone like five hills. The visual impact is very strong!
"There are currently six more large ships that have been built. There are five of them here, and the other one has gone to the dock for seaworthiness training."
“At the current rate of shipyards, building five ships a year is not a big deal.”
Everyone was shocked when they looked at the big ship.
"Master Ouyang, I have really learned a lot today!"
"It's so incredible that such a big ship can be built!"
"If we had this kind of warship here during the Panyang Lake naval battle, Chen Youliang would have died even worse! If this kind of warship had served the Ming Dynasty Navy, it might have been able to wipe out all the pirates/Japanese pirates along the coast!"
Li Shanchang was the only one among them who came to Jieshi Shipyard for the first time, so he was the most shocked.
At this time, Ouyang Lun said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Old Zhu, based on the current progress, our ocean-going fleet will be successfully established next year at the latest. The next step is to officially go to sea for trade!"
"Trade overseas!?"
Li Shanchang's eyes widened and he exclaimed: "Ouyang Lun! What nonsense are you talking about!"
"The sea ban was issued by His Majesty the Emperor himself. Pirates and Japanese pirates are rampant along the coast. Pianfan is strictly prohibited from entering the sea!"
"If you can build such a huge warship, the best thing is to pay tribute to the court and join the Ming Navy. You will definitely make great achievements!"
"But if you privately form a fleet to go to sea for trade, you will be punished by death!!"
"Don't do stupid things!"
(End of this chapter)