Ever since he took the position of Chief Eunuch and Eunuch, Liu Jin and Eunuch Liu felt that his life had become extremely fulfilling. Among the people who came out of the East Palace back then, except for Zhang Yong, the Queen's Eunuch, he still looked at him in the same way that the East Palace looked at him back then.
, and dared to show teeth with him from time to time, none of the other guys in front of him would be disdainful.
However, Zhang Yong, an old bastard, controls the Royal Horse Prison, so he can't fall out with him easily. We are all old people in the East Palace, and they all know their temperament clearly, and His Majesty's favor cannot all fall on him.
, it doesn’t hurt to let him share some of it.
Liu Jin was sitting on his chair, a little lost in thought. There was a slight black eye in the corner of his eyes. In today's Ming Dynasty, apart from His Majesty, only Zhang Yong dared to attack him. Humph! Isn't it just the food and salary of the Royal Horse Supervisor?
, have you delayed it a little? To bring it before His Majesty and take action like this, it really makes me anxious. I have cut off the food and drink of tens of thousands of people in your Tengxiang Four Guards and the Warrior Camp. I watch you drink the northwest wind.
Silver! Silver, it’s all the fault of the silver. Liu Jin patted his forehead gently. The mining tax from Yunnan had just arrived, and most of it was sent to the construction site at Baofang. Then he filled in some of the previous ones.
Holes, the conscience of heaven and earth, this time the mining tax was gone before Liu Jin could even reach out, and Zhang Yong, an old bastard, actually said that he was greedy. Fortunately, Your Majesty knew where his money was going, otherwise, he would have really been beaten by him this time
It was embarrassing.
Beside him, a middle-aged scribe was looking at the memorial that Liu Jin brought back from the Supervisor of Ceremonies. It was Zhang Cai, the censor of Youqiandu.
When hundreds of officials submit a letter to the emperor, they must first be sent to the cabinet. The ministers of the cabinet will make preliminary opinions on how to deal with it, which is called "voting plan", and then submit it to the emperor for approval. The emperor uses a red pen to make comments on the memorial, which is called "pending red". On this day
Everyone in the world knows that he likes to have fun. It is a no-brainer to expect him to review memorials diligently. The power of "approving red papers" naturally falls into the hands of the Secretary of Ceremonies and Eunuch Liu.
Inside.
But then again, although Eunuch Liu is good at making money and making His Majesty happy, Eunuch Li still finds it a bit difficult to review memorials. However, this cannot be difficult for Eunuch Liu. Although the Manchu Dynasty has
All civil servants regard Eunuch Liu as an enemy, but in the face of the overwhelming power, there are always a few people who are willing to serve Eunuch Liu.
For example, Mr. Jiao Fang and Mr. Jiao Ge, who had followed his path to get into the cabinet, and in front of him, for example, Mr. Zhang Caizhang, who was promoted from the position of head of the Ministry of Civil Affairs to "censor of people" to the censor of Youqiandu.
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Not to mention, Lord Zhang is really capable. At least, in the eyes of Eunuch Liu, although Grand Bachelor Li is a little less mature than Li Dongyang, but compared to those in the court who can only talk and buy fame,
This guy is so strong that he doesn’t know where he is. Such talents are collected by him in his net. Eunuch Liu often feels like Han Xin. Who said that Han Xin can only general? If he can’t general, how can Han Xin say that?
The more generals the better.
You don't have to worry about those useless guys, you know how to use people, that is, how to make do with them.
The only thing that dissatisfied Liu Jin was that although Zhang Cai spared no effort in handling the things he told him, deep down, he still had the bad habits of those scholars. What happened to amassing more money? He was already a disabled person.
, This is all I can hope for in this life. This guy always says a few unpleasant words from time to time. Although it sounds reasonable, Liu Jin never takes it to heart. It is just the pedantry of scholars.
However, since he is his right-hand man, it is okay to listen to him, but it is not worth being separated from him because of this.
"Huh?" Zhang Cai, who was reading the memorial, let out a slight sigh. It seemed that something in the memorial aroused his curiosity.
Liu Jin's eyes were still wandering. There are so many things happening in this world every day. In fact, which one is more important than what happened to His Majesty? He is thinking about how His Majesty will move out of the palace and live in the newly built Leopard House.
, in addition to those rare and exotic beasts, should I collect some more beautiful women for His Majesty? His Majesty has already got married, and he should have tasted the taste of men and women. Although I don’t have such a preference now, I don’t think I will in the future. Is that right?
You should make some preparations early.
"Eunuch!" Zhang Cai called softly, holding a memorial.
"Huh?" Liu Jin was still lost in thought. In the past, if Zhang Cai had something to ask for advice, it would have been a big deal in the world. However, no matter how big it was, Liu Jin had nothing to do with him.
"My father-in-law is still worried about the Royal Horse Prison?" Zhang Cai thought he was thinking about something else. He raised the memorial in his hand and spoke with a bit of joy.
"What's wrong, can you conjure up money for the Za family?" Liu Jin touched his bare chin, "Anyway, no matter how hard Zhang Yong goes, I just say this, no money!"
"That may not be the case. My father-in-law, please take a look. There is a note in this brochure. If it can be implemented, the food and salary of the guards and horses in the Royal Horse Prison will no longer have to worry my father-in-law!"
"Just tell me!" Liu Jincai didn't bother to read the small words that he had to read carefully.
"This is a tip from Luan Yuping to promote officials in Yingtian Mansion. It is to invite people to open shop stalls and gate taxes. The main point of this tip is that when merchants do business, they have to pay not only salt, iron, tea, wine and vinegar.
Taxes, the places where they do business also have to levy taxes. This is in line. Emperor Taizu had an explicit decree back then, but it has been abandoned for many years!"
"It has been abandoned for many years, so there is a reason for it to be abandoned. Is it interesting to bring it up again now?" Although Liu Jin went crazy thinking about money, he was not really crazy. This taxation of money from merchants all over the world is to ask for it.
He's trying to kill himself, "What's the name of that promoter? Is he trying to buy his reputation through invitations?"
"Well... my father-in-law is right to the point. This kind of market stall tax is not easy to collect. If not, all the businessmen in the world will start scolding their mothers. Naturally, my father-in-law does not need to be such a villain. However, this door tax...
It's a bit interesting. In our capital, there are more than tens of thousands of people entering and exiting the city every day. According to Luan Yuping, these people, let alone other places, just talk about the capital. If there are tax collectors in these nine gates, their daily income is not a small amount.
The amount, and this tax is not something you come in and then go out, or once you go out, you don't come in. This is a long-term thing. Although it is not a huge profit, it is better than stability. There is such an expense to fill the Royal Horse Prison.
My father-in-law can now sit back and relax!"
"Every day?" Liu Jin was tempted, and her little eyes glowed slightly as if she saw baskets of copper coins.
"Every day!" Zhang Cai replied firmly.
"No one scolds my mother? Don't think the Zajia are fools. There are many people scolding the Zajia in the world, but the Zajia just don't take it to heart!" Although Liu Jin said he didn't take it to heart, Liu Jin's question showed that he still had some doubts in his heart.
Yes, whoever wants to do something will be scolded by officials and common people. Although they don't dare to scold him in front of him, they are scolding him behind his back. He still feels a little uncomfortable when he thinks of this.
"Absolutely not!" Zhang Cai thought for a while and replied: "Set a reasonable tax rate for the gate tax in the capital, and tell the world that these taxes are specifically to support the imperial army. I believe there will be no difference between the government and the public.
Other voices, of course, the father-in-law does not need to intervene in this matter himself, he can just let the people from the Ministry of Industry do it. Thinking about it, under the majesty of the father-in-law, those officials do not dare to be greedy. The father-in-law is dedicated to the public.
Even if some ordinary people have grievances, they are only against the court and have nothing to do with my father-in-law!"
"Hmm, this is what you often call Gong Shengming, Lian Shengwei and so on. This is a good idea. It should be approved and forwarded to the cabinet so that Bachelor Jiao can bring it up for discussion. This kind of thing, that old guy Li Dongyang,
It won’t stop you!”
Zhang Cai gave instructions in the memorial in accordance with his words. Liu Jin thought about it and felt a little unwilling. If the gate tax of a city could support the imperial army, then if Lao Shizi's "shop gate tax" was collected, then there would be
How much money? There are countless trading shops in this capital.
"Is it true that we can't do that shop gate tax?" He hesitated and asked his think tank.
"If we do this, my father-in-law will offend too many people. Moreover, among today's officials, there are some whose families are not in business and rely on their small salaries. I am afraid that if this thing is done, it will be criticized by thousands of people.
!" Zhang Cai knew what Liu Jin was thinking, and said with a wry smile. Sometimes Eunuch Liu's greed is really inappropriate. If he cares about this kind of money, then he will really worry about his own future.
"How about we let this guy from Nanjing do it first?" Liu Jin refused to give up. There are many shops in the capital, and there are also many shops in Nanjing. Moreover, there are so many nobles in Nanjing that these guys have no way of making money.
In these places, let the people below have a try. If something cannot be done, it is not your own idea anyway, and you will not lose anything. If the matter is really done, then you will have another way to make a lot of money. This
As for the money, no one thinks he has too much money, I will like him no matter how much he has.
Seeing that it was difficult to dispel Eunuch Liu's idea, Zhang Cai had a headache. However, Eunuch Liu did not insist on trying it in Beijing, which was a concession. He couldn't always be confused about how to advance or retreat and make Eunuch Liu unhappy. He thought of Nanjing.
There are also many wealthy families and nobles everywhere. This matter is 100% impossible to handle and he has no interest at all. However, since Eunuch Liu is so enthusiastic, let the guy who made this suggestion go to work. By then, that guy will be punished.
When life and death came to a close, Eunuch Liu should have seen the lessons learned from the past and given up on this thought!
"Well, I will give my father-in-law's opinion to Bachelor Jiao. Whoever makes the news will do the work. That recommendation official is not one of our officials. He only talks about words and does not do anything!" He laughed at himself slightly and picked up his pen.