In order to rebuild the economic order, Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty adopted a low-tax policy for business. Before the founding of the Ming Dynasty, merchants were levied official store money at a tax rate of one in fifteen. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, it became one in twenty, and soon it became thirty tax.

First, some folk daily necessities, daily necessities, cultural supplies and wedding and funeral items are exempted from tax. By the middle of the Ming Dynasty, although commerce had been very developed and capital sprouts had emerged, commercial taxes were pitifully low.

In addition, some businessmen speculated and falsified accounts and taxes, and the money received was not even the errand fees of the tax collection officials.

There is a story in "History of the Ming Dynasty" that He Xun served as the tax envoy of Shashi for ten years in 1510. Once he completed the task, he would reduce the tax collection. And another one was even more excessive, Yang Shiqiao, Jiajing 44

In the winter of the first year of Longqing's reign, in addition to being the head of the Ministry of Works, he said: "Those who are careful when dealing with matters of the day should be careful. The most important thing for cultivating virtue is to be diligent in giving lectures every day. The most important thing is to issue orders in person. Those who can listen to what is said are the most important ones."

The most serious disadvantages are as follows: lax governance, frequent changes in laws and regulations, unstructured rewards and punishments, too many expenses, excessive use of officials, irritating the people with farmland, and extravagant customs.

It is said that the morale is low and weak, and that the discussion is vain. There are three reasons for emphasizing power: it is difficult to control the officialdom and temples, it is difficult to continue the clan's power, and it is difficult to strengthen the border troops." When people are sparse, the emperor praises them, and they are recited at home and abroad.

I have to say that Yang Shiqiao was still very cultured, and his vision must have been very high at that time. However, in 1560, Yang Shiqiao discussed the taxes in Hangzhou and ordered the merchants to declare their own income.

You can pay as much tax as you want. That year, Lao Yang collected seven taels of tax money, which shows that the imperial court did not pay much attention to commercial taxes at that time.

It was the same from top to bottom, so naturally the commercial tax collection was very pitiful. When the Ming Empire was established, due to wars and a lot of waste, naturally no commercial tax was collected. Even some enlightened businessmen were

A small amount of business tax is symbolically paid. For example, several of the princes here have their own properties at home, but they have a fearless spirit and do everything for the country. Although the country does not charge business tax, they still

When it comes to paying taxes, I have to say that several of the princes are capable and virtuous ministers. Now, how can this be done since we have to collect business taxes again? The most important thing is that the others here also have their own industries.

, and they are not young at all. They are also the kind who never pay taxes. If taxes are collected, they will bear the brunt of the tax. Of course, this is not allowed.

As soon as Qian Song finished speaking, he was immediately opposed by the capitulation faction. It was still the same sentence, the king cannot compete with the people for profit, and as long as the business tax is increased in all dynasties, there will be no good end. Basically, the country will be destroyed.

Zhu Xiluo had known for a long time that he would encounter such a situation, but he had no choice but to say: "We will discuss the collection of commercial taxes later. Aiqing is thinking about whether there are other good ways."

Everyone fell into thinking again, and the capitulation faction was very happy that Zhu Xiluo was on their side.

Not long after, a female voice came. Her voice was like a nightingale, soft and pleasant. Naturally, it was the voice of Zhu Xirong. Zhu Xirong was about fifty years old, but because of her careful maintenance, she looked to be in her forties.

Zhu Xirong never married. Zhu Xirong also arranged several blind dates for Zhu Xirong. They were all famous and capable people in various fields, including military generals, civil servants, and even businessmen, but they were all rejected by Zhu Xirong.

, in the end Zhu Xiluo had no choice but to let Zhu Xirong remain single, becoming the highest-status leftover woman in the Ming Empire.

Zhu Xirong said: "Your Majesty, I don't think Kaiyuan must rely on tariffs to increase tax revenue. I visited Japan some time ago. Japan used to be our vassal state and a defeated country. But now in just a few decades, their country has taken on a completely new look, and its industry and commerce are very prosperous.

It is developed, and a large number of manufacturing and heavy industries have emerged."

Before Zhu Xirong finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Yutang. Li Yutang was a lifelong scholar. Although Zhu Xirong was a royalist, Li Yutang did not shrink back. Military generals fought to the death, civil servants remonstrated to the death, and loyal ministers

If you have something to say, say it, well, that's what Lao Li thinks. I guess this is what these scholars call character.

Li Yutang said: "Master Zhu, this statement is wrong. "The Book of Mountains and Seas" says that the country of Gai is south of Juyan and north of Japan, and Japan belongs to Yan. Since then, a large number of people from our Central Plains have migrated here, and the country of Japan belongs to our Central Plains.

As a vassal state, Emperor Taizu Gao once listed the Japanese state as a country that would not be conquered. The Japanese state also regarded our Central Plains as the main country and sent envoys to pay tribute to our dynasty many times. After the war, it became a descendant state of some Western countries. In order to cater to the empire

Doctrine, and even sent their own people to serve as their slaves. Just imagine how a country with such a famous family, no spine, no character, and no bottom line could develop like this. How could it be better than our Ming Empire?

If you are strong, why would Mr. Zhu increase the morale of others and destroy his own prestige?"

Li Yutang is worthy of being a well-read man of poetry and books. He quoted from classics and what he said is clear and logical. However, the strength of a country has something to do with the quality of the famous nation. However, Li Yutang did not make himself stupid by reading. Zhu Xi

Rong was a royalist, so Zhu Xiluo's face naturally had to be taken care of, so he raised his hand and said: "Master Zhu, this is just a case-by-case basis and not directed at anyone. I hope Master Zhu won't take offense."

"What Mr. Li said is absolutely true. How can my sister be offended?" Zhu Xirong said. Although she was very angry, the dissatisfaction in her heart did not show on her face.

Zhang Luzi can't stand it anymore. After all, Zhu Xirong was also a beauty when she was young. She was also one of the first few important ministers who took refuge in Zhu Xiluo. She was also Zhang Luzi's comrade-in-arms. They were not like those who surrendered. They were all

A man who was aware of current affairs saw that there was no hope in Shun Dynasty, so he changed his family. Even Li Yutang had to pass countless examinations in Shun Dynasty and failed to pass the exam, so he came out to serve Zhu Xiluo.

Click, another tea bowl was broken, cleaned up, and replaced with a new one. The whole process was smooth and smooth. The yamen servant didn't have any strange expression at all. There were several tea bowls behind him, and he must have been making preparations.

When Zhu Xiluo thought that his two pig hooves would soon be gone, Zhu Xiluo felt heart-wrenching pain. When he saw Zhang Luzi smashing a tea bowl again, he said distressedly: "British sir, this is a blue and white porcelain bowl from Jingdezhen. It is on the market."

It costs more than thirty taels a piece, so be careful."

"Hahaha, Your Majesty, I'm sorry, I must pay attention." Zhang Luzi laughed stupidly a few times, and had a good attitude of admitting his mistakes, but he was a little more impressed by Zhu Xiluo's stinginess, and then said: "Old Li,

, What you said is wrong. You interrupted me, Sister Zhu, before she finished speaking. Did Confucius ever teach you to do this? This is impolite and wrong."

"This is a gentleman's dispute," Li Yutang explained without changing his expression.

"You are blind, my sister Zhu is a woman." Zhang Luzi wanted to pat the tea bowl again, but when he thought of Zhu Xiluo's words, he held it back.

"You", Li Yutang's face turned pale, he was probably very angry.

Song Qian also stepped forward to finish the attack: "Yes, Lao Li, you are more than thirty years older than my sister Zhu, and you are also your junior. How can you do this? Respect the old and love the young. We must not only respect the elders, but also respect the young."

We must love the young. Although the old people nowadays have become bad, we cannot let the children become old and bad again."

"Yes, yes, Lao Song is right. Lao Li, as the official minister, you must take the lead and lead by example. It is wrong for you to do this. Fortunately, my sister Zhu has a good temper and is not the same as you. Otherwise,

My sister Zhu is angry, has wrinkles, and is no longer beautiful. Can you take responsibility? You, hum, do you want an old cow to eat tender grass? I know that you old boy has bad intentions. You are always peeking at me, Zhu.

Sister, it turned out that I had an idea a long time ago."

The more Zhang Luzi talked, the angrier he became. Finally he couldn't help it, smashed a tea bowl, looked at Zhu Xiluo's heartbroken expression, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't be angry, I'll pay for it, I'll pay for it."

He took out thirty taels from his pocket,

When Zhu Xiluo saw this, he said: "Including the two just now, there are one hundred taels in total."

"Three hundred taels, isn't it ninety taels?" Zhang Luzi muttered.'

"I like to make things happen"

"Uh, okay" Zhang Luzi could only take out another seventy taels.

Zhu Xiluo motioned to Hao Liande to accept it.

At this moment, Li Yutang's complexion has changed from the pale color just now to the current pale color. It is easy for people to think of a corpse that has been dead for three to five days.

Zhu Xirong blushed a little when she was told that. Zhu Xirong also had a good relationship with the four princes. She was very happy to see Duke Yingying and Duke Ding venting their anger on her. She said: "Thank you two brothers. Don't worry, I am Ning."

I will never marry." Then he turned around and saw Li Yutang, who was only breathing in but not breathing out. Zhu Xirong continued: "Mr. Li, this little girl speaks more straightforwardly. I hope you won't be offended."

Finally, Li Yutang fainted. Of course, this was not the first time that something like this had happened. Soon a group of medical staff responsible for first aid appeared at the door. After several rounds of artificial respiration, Li Yutang was rescued. Of course, those responsible for artificial respiration were all

He is an old man and also a man.

In the first confrontation, Li Yutang was completely defeated and was carried out.

Seeing Li Yutang being carried out, Qian Song also said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Li is so old and needs to retire and return to his hometown to take care of himself. I am very worried that Mr. Li will die in the court," and then

He said in a low voice: "I heard that Mrs. Li is a shrew. I'm worried that Your Majesty, she will blackmail you for tens of thousands of taels."

Zhu Xiluo also didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Okay, okay, let's discuss the business."

Returning to the topic, Zhu Xiluo said: "Little sister, go on."

Because Zhu Xirong had a good relationship with Zhu Xiluo and had always taken good care of Zhu Xiluo, Zhu Xiluo adopted Zhu Xiluo as his sister, and her name was also given by Zhu Xiluo.

Zhu Xirong nodded and continued: "I think money is not saved but earned. We should try to conduct some trade exchanges with other countries and open some ports in a timely manner."

"Your Majesty, I don't agree with Mr. Zhu's point of view." Li Jinchen, a surrender faction, hurriedly interrupted Zhu Xirong, and then said: "Emperor Taizu Gao has taught that flat plates are not allowed to go into the sea, and that means that even a ship is not allowed to go into the sea. We, the Ming Empire, enjoin
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