After emphasizing this point, Zhu Kai also expressed his willingness to supply a large amount of refined salt every month to meet the imperial court's needs in the southern market.

But at the same time, he also attached a condition - that is, to increase the salt merchant tax!

According to Zhu Yuanzhang's original regulations, the commercial tax was 1 in 30 taxes; but Zhu Kai demanded that the tax rate for salt merchants be increased to 1 in 10 taxes.

Even so, in his opinion, the tax rate is still low; however, he is also aware of the current national conditions of the Ming Dynasty and the court's attitude towards business. Raising commercial taxes rashly will definitely encounter huge resistance.

Therefore, he chose a relatively easy-to-accept ratio of one tax per ten.

For salt merchants, if a profit of 10,000 taels requires a tax of 1,000 taels, it is already relatively low in this era.

For the time being, Zhu Kai cannot divide taxes according to income levels; after all, this involves tax reform issues, which is definitely not feasible at present. But as long as Zhu Yuanzhang can agree to the condition of one out of ten taxes, it will be equivalent to tearing a hole in taxation!

And this is the biggest concession Zhu Kai can make!

He planned to monopolize the salt business in the north and pay taxes to the court at a rate of one out of ten; this was also a considerable amount of income, enough to make Lao Zhu very tempted! What's more, what about the market in the south?

That is equivalent to what Zhu Kaibai gave it to Zhu Yuanzhang!

Moreover, the salt-making formula is in Zhu Kai's own hands; he can be said to be confident and confident! The court will either accept his conditions, or they will break up, and everyone will just watch!

Anyway, Zhu Hui won’t suffer any loss!

At this moment, Zhu Biao carefully observed the changes in the expression on Zhu Yuanzhang's face; only to find that he always remained calm and collected; it was impossible to tell what he was thinking in his heart!

This made Zhu Biao feel a little uneasy.

"father emperor……"

Zhu Biao tentatively spoke,"Although the conditions proposed by the Fourteenth are a bit excessive, after all, the refined salt was made by him with great effort.……"

He wanted to say something to put in a good word for Zhu Mei; but he didn't expect to be interrupted directly by Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Just do what this guy says! One out of ten taxes means one out of ten taxes! Do we still lack his money?

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand nonchalantly and said,"What's more, he gave us an irresistible reason to refuse!""

When he said this, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

When Zhu Biao heard this, his eyes widened and he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in disbelief!

He wondered if he had heard wrong?

He was even mentally prepared Prepare to face Lao Zhu's rage and yelling!

The result... is this?

When did my old man become so easy to talk to?

Is he satisfied with just one tax per ten? Isn't this too easy to satisfy?

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang The reason why he agreed so happily was not because he really valued the little money; it was because he was asking for help from Zhu Lai!

Zhu Biao's life depended on Zhu Lai!

That was the only clear path pointed by the system. Ah!

Only Zhu Yuanzhang knows about this matter at present; even Zhu Biao is still kept in the dark.

So for Zhu Yuanzhang, as long as he can save Zhu Biao's life, let alone one tax per ten, it is even more excessive. He will still agree to the conditions! Profits and other things are nothing in front of family affection!

What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang himself is not a stickler for small details; so what if he makes an exception for his beloved son? Dear bosses and little brothers I am shameless here, asking for some flowers, evaluation votes and monthly passes!!!!

Thank you all for your support!!!!

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