Chapter two hundred and seventy-fifth business tax, persuading
From the early to mid-Ming Dynasty, Jiangnan's economic status in the country became very important. The Qing Dynasty inherited the Ming Dynasty and placed more economic trust in the Jiangnan region than the Ming Dynasty. ()
But the current Nanming government is not so eager for the wealth of Jiangnan. Money is exported by sea trade; food is supplied by the two provinces of the Mekong River and the old Guangfu District. Everything south of the river has been recovered, including porcelain, tea, and silk.
, cotton spinning and other sea trade materials will become more abundant, larger in quantity, and more profitable.
Therefore, Zhu Yongxing wanted to change his mind and not use excessive taxes to support the national war. Instead, he would reduce taxes to support the people's strength. He also wanted to vigorously develop handicrafts and commerce and make up for it with industrial and commercial taxes.
The original intention of doing this is good, but Zhu Yongxing also has concerns. The first is to reduce taxes. For the large and small landowners in Jiangnan, will they reduce them accordingly so that the benefits fall on ordinary people? Then there is the industrial and commercial tax. In
After opening up the seaport and launching trade, Zhu Yongxing began to implement new commercial tax policies, completely abandoning the original one-thirtieth standard of the Ming Dynasty.
In fact, on the surface, commercial taxes have increased a lot, but there has been less transportation and random exploitation and oppression in sales. This situation was the most common thing in the middle and late Ming Dynasty. Collusion between officials and businessmen also led to officialdom.
In business, businessmen take shelter from bureaucrats. Wouldn't this filial piety and profit sharing be more than the business taxes they have to pay now?
The country is about to die, but some "gentlemen" are still shouting "tax reduction, tax reduction". As long as the policies formulated slightly touch their interests, they will be cursed like mad dogs. It would be better if the tax reduction benefits the people.
, but it all went into their pockets. Now, the business tax has been increased, but there are fewer flyers. The actual burden on the merchants is not heavy, and all the tax money has gone into the national treasury.
Sure enough, when it comes to commercial tax, the expressions of many people here have changed, some are thinking and calculating, and some open their mouths as if they want to defend themselves.
"If nothing else, the princes here are under the rule of the Tartars. The commercial tax may not have increased, but there have been less cases of exploitation by Luca and blackmail by officials?" Zhu Yongxing's expression became more and more serious, and there was a wave of anger.
The coercive aura began to radiate with the sharp eyes, "But under the rule of the lone ruler, officials who dare to be corrupt will not be forgiven. Emperor Gao may have been too harsh when skinning and removing the grass, but he was exiled, ransacked his home, and beheaded in public. I don't have such an iron fist."
Punish and eliminate corruption?”
After kindness, there are also thunderous methods! Everyone thought about it carefully, and they all knew it in their hearts. If it was just kindness, how could His Highness Min get to where he is today? How could those generals be willing to surrender and be loyal? After regaining Jiangnan, those officials of the Qing Dynasty,
The defeated troops who looted and looted were killed in large numbers, and there was no mercy!
Zhu Yongxing believes that what he said today will spread quickly, and the Di newspaper will publish his remarks. Moreover, this is just a precaution. Let those gentry and businessmen be mentally prepared. Once local officials take office, implementation will begin.
He will not be influenced by the new political and economic policies. He does not believe it anymore, and words can be better than the barrel of a gun.
The Qing court suppressed the gentry, and he would suppress them too. But he would not use literary inquisition, but had legitimate reasons. For example, those who had direct relatives in the family who were officials could be demoted; if there were criminal facts, their homes could also be searched and questioned. Since they were full
The Qing Dynasty could silence the Jiangnan gentry with its powerful state machinery. Zhu Yongxing would not be polite to them just for the sake of a false reputation of kindness.
In the Ming Dynasty, the Jin gentry group went into decay and also completed its transformation into a vested interest group. This group influenced the imperial power at the highest level, eliminated dissidents in the officialdom, and plundered people's wealth and anointment everywhere - wherever its influence reached, the society among people
Relations became increasingly unruly and the policies implemented increasingly deviated from the empire's avowed Confucian ethics.
"Private monarchs, private ministers, private favors, private hatreds, all in the Southern Dynasties are selfish." The bravery and righteousness of a few people cannot cover up the overall performance of the Jin Gentry group. The generous treatment and privileges given to the Jin Gentry by the court did not make them grateful.
Loyalty to the country only worsens the situation. It is common for people to default on and underpay taxes and evade official duties. It is also common for them to wantonly annex, occupy other people's land, accept people's surrender, accept other people's crops and labor, and take over arrears of taxes.
In addition, the Jin gentry relied on their power to run rampant in the countryside, bullying and oppressing the people.
"I have summoned two groups of Jin gentry and virtuous people, and quite a few people have proposed to me to reduce their taxes to show the emperor's love and compassion for the people." Zhu Yongxing smiled lightly, but some people looked like they were sneering, "I thought I
Is Wang easy to deceive? Do you think you don't know that the emphasis on water transportation in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is more important than land tax? In terms of regulations or the amount of money collected, is the land tax in Jiangsu and Zhejiang considered too heavy among the Yangtze River provinces? If compared with the output per unit area, I am afraid that the land tax in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is too heavy
Is it lighter than other areas? Where is the water transportation now? Is there still someone who wants to transport grain to Tongzhou in Beijing to relieve the Tartars?"
"What Your Highness said is true." Qian Qianyi wiped away his tears and echoed: "Some gentry just want to deceive Your Highness. They only hear about Your Highness's reputation for kindness, but they don't know that Your Highness is wise, powerful, blessed by God, and omniscient.
One is that the original amount of tax is heavy, and the other is that the weight of rice consumption is added. In addition, there are various additional additions, as well as the levy of state and county canal tax, which is based on the weight of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but has nothing to do with the main tax."
"Yes, this is the crux of Jiangnan's heavy taxation. It must not be confused." Zhu Yongxing nodded appreciatively. Qian Qianyi's advice was more detailed and convincing. How can those gentry still cry about poverty? Damn x
Yes, when the Manchu Qing Dynasty plundered and looted and severely attacked the landlords and gentry on the pretext of memorializing the case and crying in the temple, how dare they disobey the orders? They were not very good and honest.
"Your Highness is close to the people and loves the people. Although he wants to spread his kindness to the people, he must beware of those greedy people who live up to the grace of the court and impose harsh demands and sects, making the people suffer from heavy gifts." Qian Qianyi has already spared no effort, and he will offend those who offend him.
, I am already old, as long as His Highness Min is happy.
Zhu Yongxing nodded lightly. If the government exempts and exempts them, the direct beneficiaries will only be the farmers and landlords. Whether the tenants who rent the land will benefit depends on the actions of the landlords. The government exempts and exempts the landlords. This heavy burden still remains.
The people at the bottom have to bear the responsibility.
However, now is not the time to explain clearly. It is also a crime to betray the grace of God and be greedy and harsh on the people. When your position is determined, you must limit the rent by laws and regulations, so as to protect the landlords who can love good and take less.
interests and reduce the burden on farmers. As for those greedy landowners, they naturally have a strong and iron fist to deal with them.
"Only those who are rich and benevolent will be rich." Zhu Yongxing clapped his hands, and someone brought in a plaque from outside. He pointed his finger and said: "Zhang Yuzhi, a Jin gentry, has good moral character, cares for the people and cares for the orphans, and I award this plaque to him.
Jiali."
Zhang Yuzhi was not very famous among the gentry, but he suddenly received this honor because of his kindness. He was so excited that his face turned red and he quickly knelt down and kowtowed.
Once good examples are set, bad examples will also be found. You can decide where to go! Zhu Yongxing smiled and praised Zhang Yuzhi a few more words before ending the summons.
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Returning to the palace, Zhu Yongxing saw the red-eyed King of Lu Zhu Yihai, and Zhang Huangyan, the Minister of Punishment who had accompanied him from the sea.
The Ming and Qing dynasties are called "the collapse of heaven and earth". The reason why this is so is not only because of the change of political power. Among the dynasty changes in Chinese history, perhaps only the Song and Yuan Dynasties are similar to the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
What they all have in common is that foreigners have entered the Central Plains. As the saying goes, "People who are not from our race must have different minds." Wang Euzhi said: "It can be Zen, it can be continued, it can be revolutionized, but it cannot be caused by barbarians."
Otherwise, it would not be unkind to annihilate them. It would not be unjust to seize them. It would not be untrustworthy to lure them. They are not of my race and do not belong to me."
From the above, it is not difficult to read his hatred for the Qing rulers who took over the Central Plains. The "Nai Fa Order" in the early Qing Dynasty and a series of tyranny such as the "Ten Days in Yangzhou" and the "Three Massacres in Jiading" were even more
It aroused strong resistance from the people of Jiangnan.
In the Ming Dynasty, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum has always been the fundamental place of ancestors and is highly respected. There are three major sacrifices and five minor sacrifices every year. Whenever major national events occur, ministers and ministers must be sent to pay tribute. For the huge number of batches in the early Qing Dynasty
For the survivors of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum does have extraordinary symbolic significance. Worshiping the Xiaoling Mausoleum actually represents the memory of the motherland. Therefore, it is natural that there will be so many people going to "cry the mausoleum". The so-called "lonely mausoleum"
The loyal old man, after the country fell into disgrace, what can he do if he dies suddenly? He often sings and cries on the mausoleum to express the sorrow of his lofty ideals."
"The sea of grief is thin, and the tears of the deceased are thick." The desolation of the hearts of the survivors when they visit the mausoleum is difficult for future generations to truly understand. "The tears of the lonely minister for more than 20 years have endured until this autumn." Xiaoling has become that
It was a place for a generation to express their grief and vent their emotions, and it was also the last symbol of the extinct Ming Dynasty.
King Zhu Yihai of Lu came to visit the mausoleum. In order to avoid suspicion, he naturally did not make a big fanfare. Zhang Huangyan and several others accompanied him and cried loudly in front of the mausoleum.
In terms of generation, Zhu Yihai is the uncle of Chongzhen and Yongli. Zhu Yongxing's typeface is Yong, which is the same generation as the character "Yu" in the Yan family. Yongli is called the emperor's brother and Zhu Yihai is the emperor's uncle.
Although the shouting was a bit awkward, Zhu Yongxing still called him "Uncle Huang" and comforted Zhu Yihai who came back from crying.
"Did the summons go well?" Zhu Yihai temporarily put away his agitated mood and asked: "These gentry are not just people who are ordered to do so in times of crisis, but they are good at adding icing on the cake."
"On the surface, he is still respectful." Zhu Yongxing smiled faintly and said, "Secretly, I think there is a high possibility of manipulation. These people never shed tears until they see the coffin."
"Before the Northern Expedition, it is better not to touch them too much, so as not to cause turmoil." Zhu Yihai advised tactfully: "The south of the Yangtze River is not like Yunnan and Guizhou and other places, the scholarly atmosphere is the strongest and the Jin gentry is the most powerful, so we can slow down and plan for it."
Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and said: "Uncle Huang overestimated them. At present, they are being exploited by the Manchus, their power is weak, and they have not yet penetrated the officialdom. Even in business, they have to start from scratch. If they wait until they become big, they will be even more intricate.
It’s not easy to deal with.”
Zhu Yihai nodded lightly and said with emotion: "You have a kind heart and the power of thunder. If they look down upon you, they will do it for themselves. Well, let the rest of the people retreat. I have important matters to discuss with you."
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Zhu Yongxing was stunned for a moment and waved away the Xianza people. However, the two officials in the confidential room, Zhang Huangyan, and two personal guards were not Xianza.
"The Holy Son and the Divine Grandson are always the territory of the ancestors. And when you were distracted, you gathered together to work hard, went to battle many times, and went through life and death. Today, the restoration of Shenjing is already half the foundation of ZTE." What Zhu Yihai said was shocking, but
But his face was quite calm, "Those who have merit are kings, and their conclusions will never fade. Who should fight for the merit?"
Zhu Yongxing looked at Zhu Yihai, trying to judge the sincerity of his words.
"The Holy Lord's hunting tour is like a prison in Burma. It can neither appeal to China nor foreign countries, and it has no significant contribution to the resurgence of China. Instead, it will make the court subject to the barbarians." Zhu Yihai continued: "A country cannot be without a king for a day. Your talents are
It is hundreds of times better than today, and it can follow the old example of the Yingzong. It has been established long ago and is already famous."
Zhu Yongxing had a plan for a long time. However, he did not expect that Lu King Zhu Yihai was the first to persuade him to join. He pondered for a moment and said: "The country is undergoing great changes. All the descendants of Emperor Gao must work together to revive it. I have no advantage."
The will of the world. And the great enemy is still there, but if we fight with the same surname first, how can we succeed in the cause of rejuvenation?"
Zhang Huangyan sighed secretly in his heart. As a loyal subordinate of King Zhu Yihai of Lu, he had already agreed to persuade Zhu Yihai to join him. Then he could make Zhu Yihai clothed in clothes and scarves, and be a peaceful king.
"Your Highness." Zhang Huangyan cupped his hands and said, "It is the direct descendants who first lead the rule of the world, and meritorious deeds first when the world is in chaos. Your Highness has recovered half of the rivers and mountains, and if you want to launch an expedition to the north, you are wise and powerful, so you can worship Zhengshuo in the south. If you are still patrolling and hunting the escaped emperor, then
The hearts of the military and the people are uneasy, so when will China’s revival be expected?”
Zhang Huangyan has no feelings for Yongli. Half of his remarks were because Lu Wang Zhu Yihai was insistent, and half of them came from the bottom of his heart. Zhu Yongxing's actions and repeated miraculous achievements have indeed gathered many people's desire for Zhongxing. Moreover,
.Persuading him to join in front of King Lu was also King Lu's preparation for him. King Lu wanted to be an idle prince, but he also hoped that his old man would have a good future. Such expressions could be regarded as lifting Zhang Huangyan's burden of Lu.
The brand of the royal family.
Zhu Yongxing knew Zhang Huangyan's personality and character, and since the words came out of his mouth, it was obvious that he was not lying. But now he still had to make a gesture, so he smiled and shook his head and said: "This is a big matter, so we must not be careless. Thank you, Uncle Emperor."
, Thank you Zhang Shangshu, let this matter go. The first priority is to revive China."
King Lu Zhu Yihai did not continue to persuade. His attitude had already shown that it was Zhu Yongxing's business how to operate. There were rules and procedures for persuading people to join, so how could he be so shameless as to agree to it as soon as he said it?
In history, kings who usurped the throne often seized power in the name of "conceding" or "accepting Zen". After the "imperial edict" of the state was issued, they pretended to be conceding, and made the courtiers come to the court again and again to persuade them to ascend the throne, and then ascended the throne. For example, Cao Pi
In the Han Dynasty, there were also foreign invasions and the interruption of the imperial line. Ministers went to the clan to persuade them to take the throne and inherit the imperial line. After the Tumu Fort Incident, Emperor Jing ascended the throne and respected Yingzong as the Supreme Emperor. This is an example.
After Lu Wang Zhu Yihai and others left, Zhu Yongxing thought for a long time and asked Zha Rulong, director of the Confidential Office: "Can everything be arranged properly?"
"Back to Your Highness, everything is ready." Zha Rulong was a little excited. With his support, he could be regarded as a founding hero.
"Then let's wait for replies from various places!" Zhu Yongxing smiled with relief. He had accumulated popularity through hard work, established achievements, gathered civil servants and generals, and finally it was time to make further progress.
The enthronement of the throne is not only a personal matter for Zhu Yongxing, but also allows his civil servants and generals to relax. They don't have to worry about when Yongli comes back, and it will be a drama of new people replacing old ones. Even ordinary people will feel at ease and will not be concerned about the current situation.
I am worried that the policy of benefiting the people will one day be abolished due to Yongli's return.
During the hunting tour in Myanmar, Yongli had lost hope at home and abroad. Zhu Yongxing laid the foundation with hard work. Although he still has to find a name now, it can be regarded as a matter of course and it is relatively easy.
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Chongqing.
Kuang Guo Gongpi Xiong has gone to Nanjing, and part of the navy has gone up the river to establish the Chongqing Navy, which is temporarily under the control of the Zhenshuo Army. Preparations have been made for the reclamation of military settlements in the surrounding areas of Chongqing, and many Huguang troops have been transported to fill Sichuan.
Chongqing officials have properly resettled them, and their families will be brought here in the future, and they will become Sichuanese with roots in Shu.
If the Ming army crosses the river and advances northward, there is a high chance that Baoning will be captured. However, both the General Staff Headquarters and Zhu Yongxing feel that attacking at this time is not the best option. The lesson of Shu King Liu Wenxiu's defeat of Baoning is still there, because he was too eager to do so.
Aggressive, not heavy enough.
Judging from the current situation, the Qing army has been blocked in a corner of Baoning. It will be proud of itself if it can defend Baoning, and there is no possibility of launching a counterattack. The Ming army has postponed the direct attack on Baoning and is intensifying the Qing Dynasty against the city.
While the army is on alert, take effective measures to manage Sichuan, install officials to calm the people, recruit exiles, contact chieftains, intensify farming, reserve supplies, and connect land routes with Chengdu, so that you can be in an invincible position.
As far as the military is concerned, after the recapture of Chongqing, the Zhenshuo Army and the Defeating Shuo Army have been united, and the number of troops that can be mobilized has greatly increased. If they cooperate at the right time, it will not only be easy to recapture Baoning, but also continue to move north to Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province.
The outlook is also optimistic.
In the final analysis, this kind of prudent arrangement is still limited to grain and grass supplies, and Li Dingguo knows this clearly. The entire battlefield is a chess game, and the supply of supplies to Sichuan is already very generous, so he cannot ask for too much. As long as one
In just one year, with the cultivation around Chongqing and the support from Chengdu, the Zhenshuo Army will have the strategic offensive capability to go north to attack Shaanxi, instead of just taking Baoning.
Just when Li Dingguo was arrogant and expected to fight with iron horses across Gansu and Shaanxi, Zhu Yongxing's secret envoy had arrived in Chongqing, and the secret message he carried immediately put Li Dingguo in a dilemma.
I want to be emperor, what do you think? The meaning of the letter is very clear. The wording style is very similar to the campaign speeches of later generations. It is confident but not arrogant, and powerful but not domineering. In short, it means "I can do it" and "I am better than Yong."
"Li Qiang", "I will revive China", "I will give everyone a good future and future"... (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!