"Father, you still have the foresight!" Zhu Jun gave a thumbs up and said: "The new rural model is a brand-new system, collectively owned, and the contract system is also one of them.

The people in this area do not mainly grow food, but mainly grow cash crops. Of course, food is the first priority for the people, so we have also designated land specifically for growing rice in Fengyang.

In fact, developing rural areas is a great cause. Only when the people have enough food and clothing can they have the strength to provide tax revenue.

Erchen boldly predicts that perhaps in the not too distant future, Daye will be able to cancel agricultural taxes!"

As soon as these words came out, even the generals found it incredible, and everyone started talking for a while.

"For thousands of years, the taxation of all dynasties has been grain tax. If the grain tax is abolished, what will the court eat?"

"The development of Fengyang is good, but abolishing agricultural taxes is too exaggerated!"

"You're right, there are some things you shouldn't say nonsense!"

Song Lian seized the opportunity and spoke again, "King Wu, I have to admit that you have contributed a lot to Fengyang's success, but once word gets out about the abolition of agricultural taxes, big things will happen.

Even a little rumor can cause chaos.

But don’t ignore everything just for the sake of a quick talk!”

Yang Xian narrowed his eyes, "Could it be that the abolition of agricultural taxes is also part of Fengyang's new system?"

He originally just dug a hole, but Zhu Jun nodded without hesitation and said: "You are right, abolishing agricultural taxes is one of the ultimate goals!"

Yang Xian was dumbfounded. He didn't expect Zhu Jun to admit it directly.

But immediately, he became excited and said, "King Wu, do you know what you are talking about?"

Zhu Jun glanced at him contemptuously, "Okay, I'm not afraid to tell you that Fengyang will definitely cancel the grain tax in the future.

In fact, my father has canceled the grain tax that Fengyang has had for many years, and to a certain extent, Fengyang is already trying out a new system."

"Lao Liu, do you know what you are talking about?" Zhu Yuanzhang never expected that Zhu Jun was so big-hearted.

Hu Guoyong on the side was frightened, "Wu, King Wu, is it too much to cancel the agricultural tax? How can the dynasty continue if we don't collect the agricultural tax?"

"The answer lies in the new countryside!" Zhu Jun said: "Don't you want to promote the new system? Just carefully understand these systems.

Daye's grain tax is only three to five million taels per year, and the treasury's silver revenue is only more than three million taels, not more than ten million taels.

Is this a lot of income?

In my opinion, it is simply pitiful.

Whether it is fighting wars or raising the court, everything is stretched thin.

Even if the imperial court unified the country in the future, the peak value would only be about 30 million taels of national tax revenue.

Hu Shengzheng, if you really understand these systems, you will understand that what I say is true."

Seeing Zhu Jun's half-understanding, Hu Guoyong was also itchy.

I want to ask for advice, but with so many people around, it’s hard to ask.

And if Mr. Yang knew about it, he would probably cause trouble.

"We don't let you take charge of Fengyang just to do whatever you want." Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly.

"Dad, we'll see what happens at the end of the year!" Zhu Jun smiled. He had actually been thinking about how to prevent land annexation. After thinking about it later, he actually had the answer already.

State-owned land and the collective village land ownership system are the best solutions.

If the agricultural tax is abolished, the people will have their own land as much as they can cultivate, and why are they still worried about not having enough to eat?

The farmers on this land are the most diligent and hard-working. As long as there is no disaster, they will be able to be self-sufficient and have a full store of food.

If someone doesn't allow it, then kill them.

"You bastard, you are trying to get yourself into trouble!" Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and did not continue to ask questions, because agricultural tax is the foundation of a country.

Even if he came here as a herd boy, he could not escape the constraints of the times.

Fang Keqin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I'd better continue to introduce it to you."

"Well, you continue!"

Then, Fang Keqin continued to introduce.

It's just that everyone listened absentmindedly.

This time they came to Fengyang and saw so many different places.

Whether it's a new system, a new countryside, or the abolition of agricultural taxes, they can't see through Zhu Jun.

Neither Xu Jinda nor Tang Ding seemed to have ever understood Zhu Jun.

In their view, abolishing agricultural taxes is like a cult, like the words they used to win people's hearts during the uprising.

But they didn't dare to say it, they didn't even dare to mention it.

Because it's too appalling.

After inspecting the new rural areas, many people came to Zhu Yuanzhang to advise, "Your Majesty, the King of Wu is being ridiculous. Once the agricultural tax is cancelled, the country will be in chaos!"

"Your Majesty, before the chaos breaks out, we should restrain the King of Wu!"

Song Lian said sadly: "If you are good to the people, the humble ministers will naturally not object, but if you are too good, then it is a mistake.

The minister feels that King Wu is shaking the foundation of the great cause. Please take a closer look, Your Majesty!"

Yang Xian gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, what King Wu did was indeed a good deed. However, for thousands of years, agricultural taxes have been the foundation of one day. How can we continue to abolish agricultural taxes?

Once word spreads about the cancellation of agricultural taxes in Fengyang today, how will people in other places behave in the future?

Don’t worry about scarcity, but worry about inequality.

There will definitely be trouble by then.

To put it bluntly, what is the difference between King Wu's actions and those who conspired against him?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Yang Xian, "That's our son. Are you comparing him to a traitor? Could it be that our son is going to rebel against us?"

"I don't dare, but the matter is serious. Your Majesty, please make a decision as soon as possible. Once it gets bigger, there will be no end!" Yang Xian said.

Zhu Yuanzhang had a headache.

It's so confusing.

He could probably guess what Zhu Jun meant. Considering the previous communications, Zhu Jun most likely wanted to start with commercial tax.

However, the difficulty is not that great.

"Okay, you guys go down first. If word of today's incident spreads, don't blame us for being rude!" Zhu Yuanzhang's sharp eyes swept across the crowd and said with warning.

Everyone still wanted to persuade them, but it was obvious that Zhu Yuanzhang was impatient and did not dare to say more, so they all had to leave.

After leaving Fengtian Hall, a group of people gathered together and said, "If we let King Wu continue to make trouble like this, I'm afraid something big will happen!"

"Isn't it? I guess there is someone behind here encouraging King Wu to do this!"

"Yes, or it's just a sudden thought of King Wu. You should also know that King Wu is crazy and it's nothing unusual to do anything!"

"Mr. Yang, you are the head of a hundred officials, you should think of a way!"

Everyone's eyes turned to Yang Xian.

Yang Xian sighed, shook his head and said: "If you want to destroy people, you will definitely make them crazy. Let's stop worrying about it. Your Majesty will not let King Wu do what he does."

He had a deeper plan in mind. When he left Fengyang and found an opportunity to spread the news, he wanted to see how Zhu Jun would end up.

And Hu Guoyong, let’s see if he dares to try the law himself!
Chapter completed!