Soon, the food and alcohol tax law submitted by the procuratorate became so popular that the disaster was covered up.

From the princes and nobles to the common people, everyone is discussing this matter.

Most people are very resolute in supporting this bill. Only a few people are opposed to it, but their voices are not loud and they seem to have no confidence.

There is no doubt that this is very beneficial to farmers, citizens and businessmen.

As for the big landowners and powerful people, it actually works both ways. They can make more money because they can pay a lot less taxes.

Because for big landowners like them, the tax is basically 20%. Now that this part of the tax is exempted, there is a lot of room for price manipulation.

It just means that there is less room for manipulation. It is difficult for them to take advantage of natural and man-made disasters to obtain more benefits from the court or the people, and it is also difficult for them to increase their influence by monopolizing food.

As a result, they have no confidence in their opposition. After all, this is reducing regular taxes and increasing special taxes.

However, there are still some "little cuties" who are smart enough to say in their newspapers that doing so will affect fiscal revenue.

As a result, the newspaper store's business plummeted.

After all, all the people reading the newspaper are taxpayers.

Especially young scholars are extremely critical of such remarks.

The voices supporting this food and alcohol tax law are getting louder and louder.

...

With such a loud voice and the current disaster situation, Fu Bi did not dare to delay. No matter from every aspect, this bill was beneficial to the country and the people, even to the landlords, so he immediately reported it to the emperor.

This kind of breaking of conventions must have been approved by the emperor.

However, at this moment, under the chairmanship of Wang Anshi, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Works, and the three departments jointly submitted a work-for-relief disaster relief plan. At the same time, the three departments also proposed a tax currency plan.

Everyone has known about the work-for-relief scheme before.

The key is the tax currency...!

The opposition was immediately overwhelming.

Conservatives are also quite conservative in this regard. They are really defensive to the core when it comes to paper money, because whether it is Jiaozi or salt banknotes, they have proven that they are powerful weapons for plundering people's wealth.

If you don't distribute food, you distribute paper money. Everyone knows Sima Zhao's intentions!

The key is that Xue Xiang's character is very bad in the eyes of Fu Bi and Sima Guang. Xue Xiang adds tax coins.

This damn thing is a political crane!

It will poison people to death.

This made Wang Anshi a little unhappy. It's so irritating that people are so popular. Why is Zhang Fei's bill so popular, but he still specifically targets you powerful people? Do you think that I, Wang Anshi, are easy to bully?

...

Chui Gong Hall.

"Does Mr. Fu know about the relief plan submitted by Wang Jiefu?"

Zhao Xu asked with an open mind.

During this period recently, he has kept a low profile. Even though his actions are one after another, it still has a big impact on him!

Fu Bi said without hesitation: "I don't agree with it."

"Why?"

Zhao Xu asked.

Fu Bi said truthfully: "I agree with the use of work-relief, but I do not agree with the issuance of tax coins to provide work-relief, because this kind of behavior is very risky. Even if the tax coins are successfully issued, it is just a waste of money."

But who can predict what will happen tomorrow?

Once the government's finances are tight next year, what should we do then? Judging from the past situation of Jiaozi and Yanchao, it will eventually arouse public dissatisfaction.

The court should work hard to help the people, but at the same time it should be down-to-earth and act within its capabilities. Such an opportunistic and over-the-top approach will only result in more losses than gains."

Zhao Xu said: "But the salt banknotes issued by Hezhong Prefecture achieved great success."

Fu Bi said: "As far as I know, the finances of Hezhong Mansion were in jeopardy due to the salt debt issue last time. If it hadn't been for that batch of private salt that fell from the sky, the consequences would have been unimaginable!

Three years later, Hezhong Prefecture will face another one. In the opinion of the veteran, Hezhong Prefecture has not yet achieved real success in salt banknotes."

Zhao Xu added: "But Mr. Fu cannot guarantee that this will definitely fail."

Fu Bi said: "Your Majesty, the country should be governed with caution. If something like this is too risky, we should try our best to avoid it."

Zhao Xu hesitated for a while and then said: "You all have your own reasons, why not put this bill in the Legislative Council and ask it together with the Procuratorate's food and alcohol bill."

When Fu Bi heard this, he felt happy and immediately said: "Old minister, I obey."

...

When the news came out, the conservatives were very satisfied, because if the emperor were to decide directly, Wang Anshi's policy would still be very likely to be passed. After all, the three departments, the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the Ministry of Industry all supported it.

Fu Bi was worried that the other party would find excuses to oppose, so he quickly publicized that the Legislative Council would hold hearings on these two bills instead of the Legislative Council, and said they would be held in the Royal Court in two days.

The reason why Xiangguo Temple was not chosen this time is because Xiangguo Temple may also be an interested party.

But the reformists were depressed.

Why is this?

This is the policy of the Political Affairs Hall, why should it be reviewed by the Legislative Council?

Simply outrageous!

This is why Fu Bi changed the Legislative Council into hearings, because he was worried that they would find this reason to oppose.

Deng Wan immediately ran to find Xue Xiang, "Secretary Commander, how could you do this? This is against the rules!"

Xue Xiang smiled and said: "I suggested your Majesty to do this."

Deng Wan didn't come back to his senses for a long time, "Why?"

Xue Xiangdao: "Because the success of this tax currency plan depends on whether the people trust it. If they don't trust it, it will not be successful. The hearing is a very good publicity for this plan, which makes it easier to succeed.

"

Deng Wan said excitedly: "But how did they let you pass?"

Xue Xiang smiled and said: "Shilang Deng might as well ask them how to prevent the plan from passing. The hearing system is relatively fair, and fairness will be in our favor."

Deng Wan frowned and added: "But if this happens, no matter what we do from now on, we will have to hold this hearing."

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Xue Xiangdao: "Of course not, this is what His Majesty requested, not what Mr. Fu insisted on doing."

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Two days later, the imperial court also ushered in its most glorious moment.

never had.

The huge open space in the venue was all full, and everyone who was eligible to enter the venue came, without exception, including Zhao Xu. However, he did not show up, but sat in the inner hall with Liu Zhao.

As for the outside of the Imperial Court, there were three floors inside and three floors outside. Even the second floor of the restaurant adjacent to the Imperial Court was full of people.

Any previous lawsuit or hearing is not as important as this hearing.

This concerns the vital interests of everyone, including the court and the emperor.

Although there are many people, it is very quiet.

After a while, I saw five old men coming to the rostrum hand in hand. It was Fu Bi, the Legislative Council Chairman, Sima Guang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishments, Feng Jing, the Censor Zhongcheng, Zhao Pin, the Chief Justice, and Xu Zun, the Supreme Prosecutor.

Several top justice chiefs were all present. Originally, Xu Zun should not sit on them because the Procuratorate was the party that submitted the bill. However, since this was the first meeting after the restructuring, and the Procuratorate was already completely independent, Fu Bi Let Xu Zun participate.

At the same time, there were many judicial officials sitting on both sides.

Wang Anshi and other high-ranking officials were the last to watch from the back.

Feng Jing, who was sitting on it for the first time, felt his scalp numb when he saw so many people, so he quietly took out a silk handkerchief and wiped his sweat.

Sima Guang smiled and said, "Don't be nervous."

Feng Jing said in a low voice: "To be honest with you, I never thought I would be nervous before, but sitting on the sidelines watching and sitting here hosting are really not the same thing."

Sima Guang smiled and nodded, "It's all the same! It's all the same!"

Whether it is a hearing or a trial, the pressure you face is much greater than a court defense, because every word you say has to be faced by millions of viewers.

The key is that the other party still chooses the most sensitive questions.

Fortunately, they are the host today, not witnesses.

Suddenly I heard a commotion and saw Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian, a familiar legal couple walking over.

Sima Guang couldn't help but glance at Xu Zun, "Chief Inspector Xu! Your family is almost here!"

Xu Zun was very embarrassed and said: "I really made everyone laugh. It's not like I haven't mentioned this at home, but...but you also know my son-in-law's eloquence."

Fu Bi smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. The couple have often cooperated before. For such a major matter, it is appropriate to choose the person you trust the most."

Xu Zun nodded hurriedly and said: "Thank you, Mr. Fu, for your understanding. In fact, I...I think so too."

This is also true, because the issues involved in this meeting are very sensitive, and Zhang Fei does not dare to trust anyone. Basically, he is discussing it with Xu Zhiqian.
To be continued...