Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Li Shi Min reflects on the implications of a new household tax policy that abolishes corvée labor, which previously allowed wealthy families to evade regular military service taxes. This change burdens ordinary citizens with an additional tax, potentially angering both the powerful landlords and the common people. While Li Chao proposes a radical two-tax system to replace the existing rent and labor tax system, he recognizes the current lack of foundation for such a shift. Instead, he suggests formalizing land taxes to enhance local grain reserves and disaster preparedness, ultimately aiming to increase annual revenue and grain storage significantly. However, the potential backlash from both wealthy families and commoners looms large.

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