I am the censor, at the beginning I denounced the empress

Chapter 51
For the sake of salt, the empress decided to give him another chance.

"Report to the sage, I have something to play."

That's right, don't keep imitating that idiot Tang Can.

The corners of the empress' eyes softened a little: "Say."

"Chen, I entered prison at the age of 17, and now it has been 30 years... For 30 years, I have worked hard..."

Why does this beginning sound so much like resignation?

Xie Anshi felt a "thud" in his heart, and his face immediately turned black!

On the throne, the empress also changed color!

damn thing!
Sure enough, I learned badly from Tang Can, that bastard!
"The old minister is old, please retire!"

He said it, he really said it!
All civil and military officials had a look of "as expected" on their faces.

A small number of people couldn't hide their joy.

The reason is the same as the people in Suzhengtai don't like their immediate boss Tang Can.

People who are too showy are always sleepless and hated by others.

The empress had a cold face, and clenched her fists with her hands tucked into her sleeves!
Serve?

Is that what you can become an official if you want to?

The empress hated her teeth so much that she almost blurted out and directly dismissed Yan Liben for investigation.

Fortunately, when the words came to her lips, she remembered that the white salt represented the white silver.

Taking a deep breath, he suppressed his anger: "Yan Qing's family is now in their prime, and the court still has a lot of things to do. Don't you feel ashamed that the Qing family is serving an official position at this time?"

Xie Anshi and Gao Yuanyi froze.

Unexpectedly, the Empress actually said that.

In terms of guilt, she is probably the most guilty person in the world.

The Holy Majesty's face...has thickened again.

"The old minister has recently been in poor spirits and is often tired. It is difficult to preside over the craftsman as a supervisor. I also ask the Holy Father to allow the old minister to retire."

"This matter is discussed separately."

"Holy!"

"Didn't you hear what I said!"

The empress narrowed her eyes, and there was a murderous look between her brows.

When Yan Liben saw this, his heart trembled, and he didn't dare to say any more.

After all, Tang Can was the only one in the court who dared to fight against the Empress.

After the court was over, Yan Liben quickly left the imperial city and ran back to his home.After changing the court clothes, he hurried to Tang Can's Salt Industry Research Institute, and told Tang Can all the things that happened in the court hall.

at the same time.

in the palace.

The Empress sits in the Manna Palace, holding a sword in her hand.

Shangguan Wan'er stood aside, looking at her nose and heart, waiting for the empress to start moving.

After waiting for quite a while, the Empress still didn't make a move, but sat angrily, a little lost in thought, not knowing what she was thinking.

"Wan'er."

"The servant is here."

After being silent for a while, the Empress spoke again: "Thank you Anshi."

"Yes."

After a while, Xie Anshi stepped into the Manna Hall.

"You go there and let Tang Can, an idiot, return to court."

Xie Anshi looked embarrassed, and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, to be honest, I have sent people to look for Tang Can many times recently."

"What does that idiot say?"

"He said that as long as the Holy Majesty doesn't build a palace, he will return to court immediately." Xie Anshi secretly looked at him while speaking.

The empress' face froze.

"Xie Anshi, you should know why I let him return to court."

"But for the salt?"

"That's right." The empress nodded, and said solemnly: "Today, Xiahuanxin, there are waterwheels first, and then sweet potatoes. I am very cool, and there are many happy events."

"However, whether it is water trucks or sweet potatoes, promotion requires huge manpower and material support. Moreover, it will take at least a year to see the effect."

"But salt is different. No one in the world is short of salt."

"Furthermore, Fanbang spends so much on buying salt every year?"

"If the money is returned to the national treasury, how many people can be benefited?"

"I made a mistake last time... the national debt I owed can be repaid!"

Xie Anshi's body shook, he raised his head suddenly, and looked at the Empress in disbelief.

She... was wrong!

Although, not in the court.

But... for the empress to admit her mistake, this... this... this... this is something that has never happened before!
Xie Anshi was very excited.

That former Mingjun is coming back!
Xie Anshi took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I... I'll invite Tang Can again now!"

It's a pity that Xie Anshi didn't know that the moment he walked out of the Ganlu Hall, the empress's face no longer had the previous self-blame, the corners of her mouth turned up, her eyes narrowed into crescent moons, showing a happy look of a successful scheme.

snort!
Treasury, that’s not my money!

Thinking of this, the empress felt even happier: "Wan'er, here's the map, I'll see which one I should build."

Shangguan Wan'er was startled and took a breath of cold air: "Your Majesty, you just...just..."

"Stop talking! Get someone to keep an eye on Xie Anshi!"

"Yes……"

……

into the night.

Shangguan Wan'er stood beside the empress, and said softly: "After thanking the minister, I first went to see Yan Liben, and then went to Chengfufang."

"Yan Liben told Prime Minister Xie that he wanted to retire because he was unwell and overworked."

"Xie Xiang allowed him to cultivate for a month."

"Over Chengfufang, Gao Yinliu is blocking..." Shangguan Wan'er paused, seeing that the empress didn't seem to be angry, and then continued: "But when Prime Minister Xie left Chengfufang, she was smiling. Judging from the situation, he should have convinced Tang Yushi."

The empress was not surprised by this. She nodded slightly, stretched out her hand to touch the map, and said excitedly: "It's time for Xun Palace!"

……

The next day.

Outside the palace gate, everyone was taken aback when they saw Tang Can dozing off unsteadily with dark circles under his eyes.

However, when they noticed that Xie Anshi and Gao Yuan were still standing beside Tang Can, they quickly looked away.

Guessing in my heart, it might be that the two big shots came together to convince Tang Can.

"I'm afraid Tang Can will be promoted again today."

"Promotion is a trivial matter, have you ever thought about how much money he can earn!"

"Only sweet potatoes, he earned [-]%!"

"Hiss... what do you mean?"

"After today, I am afraid that the name of the richest man in the world will be him..."

"But... the salt industry has never been taxed!"

"Nonsense, it is because there is no tax that he can start his own business and become the largest salt merchant!"

"Your Majesty... I am afraid that His Majesty will not allow it?"

"Tch, as long as Tang Can promises to hand over part of the profits to the Holy Majesty, do you think the Holy Majesty will not allow it?"

In the distance, several officials were shocked and speechless when they thought of what might happen.

At the same time, he was also thinking about what he needed to do in court today.

The meeting... started on time.

Sitting on the throne, the empress glanced around and narrowed her eyes when she saw Tang Can standing at the end.

This idiot, it doesn't matter if he doesn't wear an official uniform, but he is still hiding behind, so I don't invite you to see him?

idiot!idiot!Rebel!damn thing!

At the same time, the officials in the hall were still reporting trivial matters, which made her even more upset.

"Okay." The empress frowned, interrupted an official who was presenting, and said calmly: "My lords, there is nothing new that you want to report?"

"I heard that God has something new in recent days."

When it comes to the word "fresh", the empress is even more eloquent and pronounces "salty".

Xie Anshi and Gao Yuan looked at each other, not wanting to get involved.

The other officials wanted to meddle, but they hesitated when they thought that Tang Can might become a rich man in the world.

For a while, the court was a little silent.

"Your Majesty, the common people have something new to say." Tang Can suddenly spoke.

The expressions of all civil and military officials changed, and they instantly understood why Tang Can didn't wear official uniforms.

This guy...is as tough as ever!
However, isn't he afraid that the empress will directly confiscate the salt?
The empress clenched her fists suddenly, and said expressionlessly, "Say."

Dog, since you call yourself a grassroots, if you don't satisfy me with what you say today, I will cut off your dog's head!
"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Tang Can fulfilled his duties as a commoner, thanked him, and then said: "The common people are doing business, and they find that my business tax is very, very, very unreasonable. Please revise the tax law."

All the officials in the court were stunned for a moment.

There is no business tax in Great Liang!
To be precise, it cannot be said that there is no such thing.

It's just a commercial tax, which is only charged for special workshops and cities in various places.

For example, in Shendu, there are two cities in East and West.

Doing business outside Fangshi does not charge taxes.

In Fangshi, one out of thirty.

This tax rate is already low enough, so most merchants choose to conduct transactions in Fangshi.

For one thing, with the supervision of the imperial court, there is no fear of accidents.Secondly, the popularity of Fang City is much better than other places.

Another one, most of the businessmen in Great Liang are doing business for official families.

So... the tax law is moving, and it is transmitted layer by layer, and the scope involved is too large.

Therefore, even the empress has never made up her mind to touch this matter.

However, does Tang Can want to increase taxes or reduce taxes?Or……

The empress narrowed her eyes, looked at Tang Can, thought for a moment, and asked, "How to change it?"

"Tax increase!"

Tang Can slammed loudly.

The officials stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Immediately afterwards, the court was in chaos.

"Tang Can, are you crazy!"

"What is the world like today, you still have to increase taxes!"

"You don't give the people a way to survive!"

"You have no conscience!"

"You are ashamed of the people of the world!"

"If I were you, I would throw myself into the river right now! I want to thank the world!"

(End of this chapter)