Chapter 37 You Still Have to Thank Me (Ch 37)

[Jingping year three, September.]
[The Yu Kingdom is now showing a trend of prosperity. 】
[Not only because the country was newly established, but also because the problems of land annexation, oppression by powerful people, redundant soldiers and officials were overturned and eliminated, allowing the country to regain new vitality. ]
[It was also because of Chen Huaixin’s large-scale construction, water conservancy construction, cement road construction, tax reduction, etc. that the national economy was further stimulated and the people were able to live a little better. ]
[At least the people no longer have to work as hard as before, as if there was a rope around their necks, forcing them to work like oxen and horses, and being accused by the landlords of not working hard enough, without even having time to breathe! ]
【And this series of changes. 】
[It also made many people feel good about the new Yu Kingdom. ]
[Even recruiting soldiers is much easier than in previous dynasties! ]
【but.】
【Chen Huaixin knows very well.】
【This is only temporary! 】
[“Use the knowledge in your mind to explain.”]
[“It is a rapidly developing society that allows everyone to be rewarded as long as they work hard.”]
[“But when development stagnates, many hidden problems will be exposed!”]
【There was a hint of worry on Chen Huaixin’s face.】
【Although.】
[He himself is not sure.]
【Wait until this hidden danger breaks out. 】
[Whether I am still alive in this world. 】
【But he didn’t want to leave all these questions to future generations. 】
[He never recognized the so-called wisdom of trusting future generations! ]
【”and.”】
[“It’s hard to say.”]
[“Then future generations will turn a blind eye to these hidden dangers under the guise of ‘trusting the experience of their predecessors’, and then just work hard to maintain stability.”]
[“Even worse, some people would say ‘I believe in the wisdom of those who come later’, and then pretend that these things never happened, just like covering their ears and stealing the bell!”]
【Chen Huaixin has never hesitated to consider the worst possible scenario for the future.】
【so.】
He wants to solve as many problems as possible.
【For example. 】
[Those businessmen who gradually became wealthy because of Yuguo’s large-scale construction projects! ]
[“Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans.”]
【“Merchants have always been the lowest class.”】
[“Your Majesty, do not worry about them.”]
[“Anyway, when we encounter something, we can just kill it.”]
[When the prime minister heard that Chen Huaixin wanted to summon the merchant, he immediately suggested this.]
[This is also the attitude of the previous emperors towards merchants. ]
[They are treated like a group of fat pigs waiting to be slaughtered. They are usually ignored and allowed to grow fat by themselves. When the treasury is short of money, or the descendants of some meritorious and powerful people suddenly become interested in business, they will be slaughtered! ]
[That is to say, when the former Empress Ji Qingluo was in power, those merchants had been ripped off by her brother several times. Otherwise, she would not have been forced to continuously issue Dacheng treasure notes due to the deficit in the national treasury, and the former Cheng might have been able to hold on for a few more decades! ]
【but.】
【Chen Huaixin knew it very well.】
【The development of a country cannot be separated from business. 】
[He could naturally treat merchants as pigs and sheep to be slaughtered, just as he had promised before.]
[But he also has to accept the fact that it is difficult for business to prosper. ]
[“It’s unrealistic to have both.”]
【“Not to mention.”】
【“I have a lot of subsequent arrangements.”】
[“It’s also related to these businessmen.”]
【Chen Huaixin shook his head.】
【certainly.】
[Although it is like this. ]
[But that doesn’t mean he will give businessmen much power. ]
[The knowledge in his mind told him that while merchants bring development to the country, they also bring considerable hidden dangers to the country. He would not suppress merchants excessively, but would exercise certain control over them! ]
【”and.”】
[“Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans.”]
[“It shouldn’t be a distinction between high and low, but the industry they are engaged in!”]
[“Otherwise, how could the ancient sages have said, ‘The four classes of people, namely scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, are the foundation of the country’?”]
【Chen Huaixin’s words left the prime minister speechless.】
[This forced him to give up trying to persuade her, but he couldn’t help but think in his heart that his Majesty had already considered everything he was going to do, and he would only be making things difficult for himself if he rashly refuted him! ]
【but.】
[He still asked Chen Huaixin which merchants he planned to summon and what he wanted to arrange for them to do.]
[“The big merchants who raise pigs, sheep, cattle and horses should be ordered to assist the Ministry of Industry in taking care of animal husbandry.”]
[Chen Huaixin also knew how much workload he had added to the Ministry of Industry, so he tried to find some help for them.]
[“And there are those countries that have not paid tribute.”]
[“If we send soldiers to another country to stir up trouble, they will most likely be discovered.”]
[“But a businessman is very suitable!”]
[“Going to other countries under the guise of doing business, secretly provoking and inciting others.”]
[“Once we have time, we can directly send troops to easily deal with those countries.”]
【Chen Huaixin looked at the prime minister.】
[The Prime Minister nodded.]
[If it is these two things, then it is indeed more appropriate to have the help of a businessman. ]
【but.】
【Just when he was about to make arrangements. 】
【Chen Huaixin did not stop, but continued: “In addition to this, there is something more important, which is to compile a law specifically about business to restrict businessmen in every detail!”】
【Hearing this.】
[The prime minister suddenly became spirited.]
[If he guessed correctly, this third thing was the real purpose of Chen Huaixin’s summoning the merchant! Otherwise, it would be fine if he just sent someone to do the first two things. Why was he so serious about it? ]
[As for whether there are merchants who dare to disagree? Then just kill them with one blow! ]
[“And make up laws concerning commerce.”]
【“If it is a normal situation.”】
[“Of course, we have to refer to the opinions of merchants.”]
【“This is the only way to write a more complete and comprehensive one.”】
[“But… Your Majesty doesn’t think this way, does he?”]
[The Prime Minister is well aware that his Majesty’s talents and knowledge far exceed those of ordinary people. When it comes to commercial laws, he should not need the opinions of merchants for reference! ]
[He looked at Chen Huaixin with some doubt.]
【Chen Huaixin still has a smile on his face.】
[What he thought was indeed correct. Chen Huaixin summoned the merchants not to consult their opinions. The knowledge in his mind was enough for him to compile business laws, and it would be more detailed than what others could think of! At most, he would make some modifications to make it more suitable for today’s era! ]
【“The role of the merchant.”】
[“Only when this law is promulgated.”]
[“Tell the world that we took their opinions into consideration.”]
[“If some of the regulations are too harsh and make others dissatisfied, they will direct their emotions at those few people instead of targeting the court!”]
【Chen Huaixin said very calmly.】
[As for those who will be targeted, will they have any objection to his approach? ]
[“They have to thank me!”]