As the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Zheng Chong is not a fool. The Ministry of Household Affairs can certainly solve the problem by doing this, but once the problems of the Ministry of Household Affairs are solved, the problems of the Ministry of Works will come out. The biggest advantage of the Ministry of Works is the project.
If the Ministry sets up a money and grain bureau, will the words of the Ministry of Works still count in the future?
Originally, the Ministry of Works was inconspicuous among the six ministries. Now that even this little bit of oil and water is gone, will the Ministry of Works still have status?
Zheng Chong sneered and said: "What Xu Butang said makes some sense, but to solve the problem of the Ministry of Household Affairs, to put it bluntly, it is nothing more than increasing revenue and reducing expenditure, so why bother making it so troublesome, such as levying business tax?
Only through open source and checks and balances among various ministries can expenditure be reduced. In your charter, it says that it is taken from business and used for business. All the money raised has been wasted here. What kind of patrol office and school building are there, and the professors are fake?
Is this a cost-saving measure for a school of academic and miscellaneous studies? It is simply ridiculous. I absolutely disagree with this matter."
He was the first to make his attitude clear. Seeing this, several other people from the Ministry of Industry also said, "What Mr. Zheng said is true."
After their words fell, someone smiled coldly, but it was Liu Fang, the censor of Zuodu. Liu Fang said sternly: "I also agree with Mr. Zheng's statement. The Ministry of Household Affairs will organize inspections on its own and supervise the officers of various prefectures and counties. This is to make the capital inspector
Where is the hospital located?”
The Metropolitan Procuratorate has patrol inspectors in various provinces, and there are also envoys who divide lanes. It can be said that all officials are under the control of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Now the tax bureau wants to break away from the control of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. As the left capital
The imperial censor, Liu Fang, would have approved this charter unless he was crazy. Any of the various yamen in the capital that did not seize power would be afraid that their own connections would be diminished. How much profit would there be in the tax bureau collecting commercial taxes? If the Metropolitan Procuratorate
How could he explain to the emissaries in the courtyard without getting involved?
This is a matter of principle and must not be compromised.
Xu Qian said calmly: "It makes sense to do so. After all, the tax collector is a clerk, not an official. The inspector has to supervise the affairs, so there will inevitably be negligence. Furthermore, the tax collector's tax collection involves the settlement of money and grain.
The inspectors are not good at calculations, and they may not be able to spot anything strange..."
Liu Fang quickly interrupted him: "This is obviously your excuse. All in all, I absolutely do not agree with this charter."
After Zheng Chong and Liu Fang expressed their opinions, many people also agreed, saying: "Xu Butang's idea is good. It's just that Xu Butang has been in the place for a long time and may not be clear about the things in the temple. Let's discuss this matter calmly."
." Some people also spoke fiercely: "What does the Ministry of Household Affairs want to do? Is it that in the future we need to withdraw money without even having to go through the cabinet? Then what do we want the cabinet to do? We might as well let you, the Ministry of Household Affairs, take charge from now on."
Faced with various questions and objections, Xu Qian smiled and did not answer. He sat back on his chair and simply closed his eyes and remained silent.
This was originally a scene directed by the cabinet, and the lines were all ready-made. Naturally, the actors were carefully selected, so there was no point in arguing with them.
Yang Yiqing coughed and said, "Xu Butang, do you have nothing to say?"
Xu Qian said: "If we don't follow this regulation, it won't be long before the court has no money to use. Now all the princes are unanimously opposed, and the subordinate officials have nothing to say. It's just that something went wrong, but it has nothing to do with the Ministry of Household Affairs and has nothing to do with it.
It has nothing to do with being dismissed. Anyway, during today’s court meeting, everything everyone said has been recorded in the book, and no one can even think of denying it.”
This attitude made Yang Yiqing furious. Another meaning of Xu Qian's words was that without the Ministry of Revenue and Xu Butang, the current issues could not be done or solved.
What a loud tone!
Yang Yiqing was about to attack, but Yang Tinghe opened his eyes and said with a smile: "Don't Sui'an also have a charter? You might as well let Xu Butang take a look."
Only then did Yang Yiqing realize that there was really no need to argue at the court meeting, so he suppressed his anger and said: "Yes, I have also drafted a charter. Xu Butang may as well take a look at it, and all the gentlemen may also wish to take a look.
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He winked at the eunuch on one side, and the eunuch hurried over and brought out dozens of chapters. The ink on them was still wet, so it was obviously copied out urgently.
The adults present at the meeting all had a copy in their hands and read it carefully.
Xu Qian opened the charter and read it carefully.
This charter is not so much based on my own ideas, but it has been changed beyond recognition. For example, the tax bureau is independent of the household department, named the tax supervisor, has a supervisor, and its status is equivalent to that of Dali Temple. As for the commercial tax
The tax collection was also changed from tax collectors to local officials. This was obviously the cabinet's calculation. Local officials were not allowed to participate because they were afraid of too much opposition from below. This was obviously the result of a compromise.
Furthermore, Xu Qian's charter is based on levying heavy taxes on raw materials such as cotton, mulberry, wood, pig iron, coal, etc. However, here, heavy taxes are still levied on raw materials, and at the same time, workshops are also taxed.
The tax system was based on the old one-in-ten tax system, and at the same time, personnel were stationed at various docks and passes to collect customs taxes.
As a result, it is more than twice as heavy as Xu Qian's tax. The reason why the cabinet did this is obviously due to pressure from some aspects. It used heavy taxes to suppress the New Deal in the area and hit the New Deal.
arrogance.!
As for the withdrawal of treasury silver, there is no need to mention it. The responsibility of the Ministry of Accounts is only to escort the money from the tax inspector into the treasury. Where the money needs to be used, naturally it requires cabinet approval. The cashier has nothing to do with the Ministry of Accounts, and spending money has nothing to do with it.
The household department has nothing to do with it.
Xu Qian had actually guessed that Yang Yiqing had drawn up such a charter, and was not surprised. When he put the charter down, Yang Yiqing's eyes were blazing and he said, "What, what does Xu Butang think?"
Xu Qian said sternly: "Master Yang's charter is a recipe for disaster. On the one hand, the pressure on merchants is too great. Checkpoints at the docks require money, raw materials are heavily taxed, and each workshop has to draw goods. This is a way of raking in the slack.
In addition, there are still various yamen working independently. If this continues, the problem will only become more and more serious. Even if taxes are collected, the problems will only become bigger and bigger in the future. I am firmly opposed to this."
Yang Yiqing looked at the other ministers with a smile and said, "What do you think?"
"Very good." Zheng Chong said straightforwardly without raising his eyes.
Then Liu Fang also nodded: "I also think it is safer."
With these two people taking the lead, the others were just yes-men and quickly followed suit.
Xu Qian looked at these people with cold eyes and said solemnly: "Don't you think it's too short-sighted, sir? I absolutely disagree with this charter."
Yang Tinghe stood up at this time, smiled, and said: "Xu Butang, you are young after all. You should listen more to everyone's opinions. You are the one who starts the court meeting. But now, everyone agrees that it is good, but it is
You think it's inappropriate, but this is everyone's intention after all. Now, you still insist on your opinion? Even if you insist on your opinion, just in accordance with the rules, the cabinet cannot implement your charter. However, I think it's Bachelor Yang's charter.
Excellent, it’s better to be on the safe side. The Ministry of Household Affairs will make changes according to this memorial. If you still feel dissatisfied, you can say it, but there is no harm."
Xu Qian said: "I just want to ask, if there is something wrong with Mr. Yang's memorial, do you have to take responsibility?"
Yang Yiqing sneered: "Don't you have the final say?"
Xu Qian looked at Yang Yiqing and said word by word: "How come it is not the lower official who has the final say to cause trouble to the people and shake up the country? Not to mention that the lower official is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. He has received divine grace and is considered an ordinary man.
It is closely related to Mr. Yang’s regulations, and the imperial court has a certain amount of rewards and punishments. Could it be that something went wrong by then, and can we not ask questions?"
Yang Yiqing was very angry, this Xu Qian is a crow's mouth, you can just object, but now you act like your own regulations will cause endless harm if implemented. Could it be that you are the only one in the world named Xu who knows how to collect taxes?
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Yang Yiqing sneered and said: "Even if there is trouble, I will make it smooth. I don't have to worry about Xu Butang."
Xu Qian was not angry, he just smiled and said: "I hope so."
A court meeting broke up unhappy, but this breakup was unhappy for Xu Qian. As for the others, they probably had more thoughts on celebrating. Everyone dispersed, and Xu Qian also planned to return to the headquarters to act.
It was official business, but Huang Jin hurried over to call him and said: "Xu Butang, Your Majesty heard that you entered the palace, please go to the Dagaoxuan Hall to reply."
Xu Qian nodded and said to Huang Jin, "How are you doing, Your Majesty?"
Huang Jin smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty is unpredictable, and we... we can't explain it clearly."
Huang Jin didn't hold back his words in front of Xu Qian. He was really panicking these days and continued: "That case... still needs to be investigated. Now everyone in the palace is frightened, fearing that if they are not careful,
, broke the rules."
Huang Jin licked his lips and smiled again: "Although our family is an old friend of King Xing and has won the trust of His Majesty, we are still walking on thin ice and dare not neglect anything. Alas... these days are getting more and more difficult. I really don't know why.
At that time, our family will be in trouble, and now we can only take one step at a time. Xu Butang, if you can speak well in front of His Majesty, when the time comes, I will have to ask you to speak kindly."
"Me?" Xu Qian found it funny and said, "Actually, you don't have to worry. Your Majesty has his own sense of proportion. Don't you understand? Your Majesty is actually trying to scare away the tiger by doing this. He may not really be trying to embarrass the palace.
It’s about showing it to others.”
"Being a human being can be seen by others?" Huang Jin was stunned for a moment.
Xu Qian nodded: "Yes, it's just for others to see. Think about it, what Your Majesty is most afraid of are these eunuchs in the palace?"
Huang Jin fell into deep thought, but for a moment, he had no clue. Could it be that he was afraid of Yang Tinghe?
The second chapter has been sent, and I would like to remind you that something has happened recently, so I can only update it twice in the past few days.