Qin Shihuang smiled and said,
"The first thing is to reduce the corvee of the commoners. The Epang Palace and Mount Li Imperial Mausoleum that are currently under construction have already begun to be completed.”
"Within two months, let 70 - 80% of the people return to their hometown to farm or work.”
"In addition, let the county governors reorganize the projects in the county and try to reduce the number of people serving the corvee. Stop all the projects that can be avoided.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the ministers began to discuss in low voices in surprise.
This was not a small matter. Currently, these three major projects had more than a million people working on them.
Counting the number of people in each county together, there were actually more than two million citizens who were doing corvee every month.
Although it was a benevolent policy to remove more than half of the people at once, would it be a waste of the previous investment?
One had to know that other than the mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, which was almost completed, the other two projects were not even halfway done. Wouldn't it be a pity to stop now?
However, Fu Su was the first to stand up and agree. He felt that his father's actions had indeed reduced the burden on the people.
Qin Shi Huang looked at Fu Su with relief and continued,"
"The second thing is to reduce taxes. Now that the granaries in Xianyang are full, I don't plan to continue chasing the Xiongnu in the north for the next year.”
"Therefore, all the areas affected by the disaster this year will be exempted from taxes. As for the other counties, half of the land servants would be reduced, and the head tax would be reduced by 30%!”
As soon as he said this, it immediately caused a louder discussion than before.
This was incredible. This was the first time since Shang Yang's reform that he had reduced taxes by so much.
Meng Tian was a little anxious after hearing that. She stood up and said,"
"Your Majesty, isn't it too much? After all, the number of soldiers in the country had not decreased. If this goes on, I'm afraid there will be problems…"
As the Great General, Meng Yi's worries were not without reason.
The Qin Country's regular army had a million people, and the reserves were not included.
The amount of food consumed by the army every year was not a small figure.
He didn't object to reducing the burden, but if the taxes were too much, it would be difficult to maintain the daily expenses of the army.
After hearing Meng Tian's words, all the important officials in the court, as well as Qin Shihuang, revealed meaningful smiles.
Meng Tian was a little confused. She looked at Fu Su and whispered,""Did I say something wrong?"
Fu Su didn't understand what was going on. Feng Quji smiled and said,"
"Minister Meng, please explain to your eldest brother.”
"Oh? Is there anything that Eldest Young Master and I don't know? Was Wang Ben hiding something from her?”Meng Tian looked at her brother.
"Big brother, it's not Wang Ben's fault for not telling us about this. It's because it's inconvenient to reveal the item that Celestial Master Su Tian has blessed Great Qin with.”
Meng Yi explained. Wang Ben had many low-level officers outside, so they couldn't know about Great Qin's top secrets for now.
"Oh? The immortal master still had instructions? Tell me!" When Meng Tian and Fu Su heard that there was an inside story, they quickly perked up.
"Yes, not only do you already know about the cavalry set and the blast furnace iron-making method, but more importantly, the new farming tools and grain planting methods taught by the immortal master.”
Meng Yi said to his brother with a smile.
Since it was a matter of farming, Fu Su was also shocked. He quickly said before Meng Tian could say,"
"What do you mean? How much yield per mu can it increase?"
After Meng Yi looked at Qin Shihuang, he gave Meng Tian and Fu Su a three-finger gesture.
"30%? There are actually so many of them?" Fu Su and Meng Tian looked at each other in shock.
In that case, after stopping most of the corvee, even if they reduced taxes, they could still support the army.
However, what Meng Yi said next shocked them.
Meng Yi continued,"That's not true. According to what the immortal master said, after the deduction with us, the entire country will be able to implement it." Great Qin's food production could be tripled!”
"Eek!" Meng Tian felt dizzy.
Fu Su also clenched his fists in shock. He looked at Qin Shihuang and asked in disbelief,"
Father…was three times?
Qin Shi Huang also smiled and nodded. These days, many officials who understood the situation were shocked by this number.
"That's right, thanks to Immortal Master's guidance. Great Qin's prosperity is just around the corner!”Qin Shi Huang said, also quite affected.
The officials were filled with emotions. If not for Su Tian, all of this would have been like a dream...
Or perhaps they didn't even dare to dream about it…
……
After everyone calmed down, Qin Shihuang continued,"
"The last thing I want to say is the reform of the legal system!”
As soon as he said this, it was Feng Quji and Feng Jie's turn to be shocked.
What was that? Did he hear wrongly?
Forget about the tax cuts, he actually wanted to reform the legal system? Was this going to overthrow everything that Shang Yang had done since his reform?
"Allow me to finish first. First of all, Great Qin's rule of law will not change!”
"This reform is mainly to reduce the burden on the people! We still punish the wicked severely. However, he had to give the commoners some freedom and happiness in the future.”
"Let Fu Su preside over this matter with Feng Jie and Meng Yi assisting.”
Fu Su was overjoyed when he heard this. Wasn't this what he had written to his father previously?
He had never expected that he would be the one to handle it.
"Yes, your son will definitely do this well and not disappoint Imperial Father!”Fu Su accepted the order.
Qin Shi Huang nodded and finished talking about the important matters. There was still a small matter that needed to be resolved.
He looked at Zhang Han and said,""Minister Zhang, I order you to go to the Baiyue region and exchange for Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao to return to Xianyang.”
Zhang Han was a little dumbfounded. Why did this suddenly happen?
Seeing his confusion, Qin Shi Huang found an excuse and said,"
"If the Hundred Yue Lands develop well, the rice can grow twice a year. In the future, it will become a rare granary for Great Qin.”
"I've seen that you've been familiar with the new farming tools and methods of growing food. It's most suitable for you to be responsible for the promotion of the Bai Yue.”
"That Ren Xiao's health isn't good, if they come back, they can rest in peace.”
Seeing Qin Shihuang value him so much, Zhang Han didn't dare to decline,""This subject is willing to die for Your Majesty!"
Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction. As for the future fate of Great Qin, Su Tian had only told him about it.
If he didn't die, Ren Xiao and Zhao Tuo wouldn't rebel in the Bai Yue, so there was no reason to punish them.
However, staying there was still a danger. It was better to eliminate it now.
With Zhang Han's talent, no one dared to say anything.
"Then that's all. It's getting late, so you can go back first.”Ying Zheng ordered them to retreat.
After everyone left, Qin Shi Huang rolled up his sleeves and stroked the system bracelet. He said in a low voice,
"Immortal Master, allow my Great Qin to digest these things first before I go ask for advice!”
Without Su Tian's emphasis, Qin Shi Huang knew that Su Tian had more good things.
If the immortal master was willing to teach him, would he be worthy of this great opportunity if he didn't learn more?
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