The money collected will also be distributed to the officials? When did I agree?
Zhu Di looked gloomy. At this time when he is most short of money, Xu Jingchang dares to be so generous? I am very angry now. Not surprisingly, even Zhu Di was offended.
Fortunately, Empress Xu explained it, so Zhu Di didn't get angry. I just watched your performance quietly!
At this time, Jian Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, took a step forward. He did not want these people to quarrel with Xu Jingchang. If they got into trouble and it was hard to deal with, he would go into battle himself, so he could exercise discretion.
"Xu Tongzheng, the salary of hundreds of officials was also set by Emperor Taizu Gao, and they are not allowed to be changed at will."
Xu Jingchang said: "That's right, so I am saying not to increase salaries but to provide subsidies. For example, Yingtian's various expenses are relatively large, we can issue a Yingtian allowance specifically to officials in Beijing. If the price of food is too high,
Issue food allowances. Provide housing allowances to officials over thirty years old who need to support their families."
"By the way, there are also those Hanlin officials. They are all among the best, with outstanding imperial examination results. However, they are lower in rank and have low income, so they can receive academic allowances. In addition, they have served the country all year round and have never made any mistakes. They can be paid
Loyalty perks.”
Xu Jingchang talked eloquently and made the officials present jealous.
Xu Tongzheng, you look a bit handsome today!
Yang Rong, Xie Jin, Yang Shiqi, these cabinet ministers with Hanlin background, all turned red when they heard that they were given academic allowances. What we want is not money, the key is face.
Zhu Di said again: "Xu Jingchang, all the ministers have withdrawn. You stay here. The queen wants you to have a family dinner."
Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, you have wronged me. This matter needs to be dismantled carefully."
He truly deserves to be a famous and talented man in the world. What he says is just nice to hear.
But Zhu Di was still angry, "You have been explaining for a long time, but I ask you why you are so generous to the emperor?"
Xu Jingchang thought to himself that if you say this, it will be your fault if it is leaked.
"You don't have to be an official until you are seventy!" Zhu Di said angrily: "You still feel that you have been wronged, don't you?"
"Little cousin, I think you won't be able to run away after today's beating. Come in with me."
Zhu Di's brainpower was not too weak, and he quickly understood the mystery.
At this moment, Empress Xu coughed and said: "Your Majesty, only by clear rewards and punishments can people be convinced. This nephew of mine is working hard for the good of the court, and Your Majesty still doesn't understand. This kid Jingchang, like his father, is the most benevolent and kind.
That stupid brother of mine!"
"In that case, let's discuss it."
Queen Xu sighed, "Your Majesty, let him speak and see if he makes sense?"
"Your Majesty, I really died unjustly. I will never do anything that benefits the country and the people again. I am too tired and sad."
"What's going on with you kid? You just offended the courtiers, why are you offending His Majesty?"
Facing the unanimous opinions of the courtiers, Zhu Di didn't have much to say at this moment.
"No!" Zhu Di shouted angrily: "You kid, don't even think about running away. You must bear the errands of the General Administration Department."
Jian Yi thought about it for a while and found out that Xu Jingchang's method was really safe and feasible. He thought about it for a while and then said to Zhu Di: "Your Majesty, during the four years of peace, wars and wars, the people were displaced, and the prices in the market fluctuated.
Since we are no longer in the Hongwu era, I also think that the allowance can be appropriately distributed. If it is not appropriate, it will not be too late to abolish it."
Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, collecting taxes is a very offensive thing. If you don't provide benefits to others, there will be opposition from top to bottom. Just secretly restricting the tax can make this matter a mess."
"I don't dare. Thunder, rain, and dew are all gifts from God! It's just that I don't have enough virtue and talent, so I want to go home and study behind closed doors."
Zhu Di asked sternly. Next to him was Empress Xu. However, her aunt was not so amiable at the moment.
Let people know that there really is Yan Ruyu in the book, and there really is a golden house.
Looking inside, there are water and fire sticks placed on both sides. There is a large black area on it. Could it be the blood stain left by beating Zhu Gaoxu?
Zhu Di said bitterly: "It's not like you don't know how poor I am."
Jian Yi frowned, "Xu Tongzheng, even if he does not violate the ancestral precepts, can he have so much money if he increases so many allowances in one breath and all comes from the Jubaomen tax card?"
The tall and burly Zhu Gaoxu grabbed the underage Xu Jingchang, just like an eagle catching a chicken, and almost carried Xu Jingchang into the side hall.
"This doesn't seem like a place to eat."
Could this be the torture chamber in the palace?
Xu Jingchang's hair stood on end. At this time, someone shouted, "Xu Jingchang, how brave are you? Do you even dare to spend my money?"
"Your Majesty, the Jubao Gate Tax Card is just the beginning. If it is indeed feasible, Your Majesty can set up as many tax cards as possible in other key places. At that time, the courtiers will not be able to object. Moreover, the tax rate is still a tool in His Majesty's hand.
, If you want to encourage grain merchants to transport grain, your majesty can reduce taxes. If you want to restrain the powerful, you can raise taxes, rob the rich and give to the poor. In short, this is a magic sword, and the magic of using it lies in one intention."
After a slight hesitation, many ministers came forward, many of them blue-robed officials. In the end, even the ministers and ministers had to stand up and review the matter together.
His father had a headache when faced with this situation, so he had to abolish the Ministry of Education.
This time Jie Jin stood up directly, "Tianguan, I think what Xu Tongzheng said is reasonable. Since ancient times, it has been difficult to be an official in the capital. Without Bai Juyi's ability, how can you live in Chang'an? If you can't live in peace, how can you serve the country? Instead of it
Instead of letting the officials seek wealth and gain in private, it is better for the imperial court to issue subsidies to supplement the officials and relieve everyone from worries. This is also the emperor's love for his ministers and the great virtue of our emperor's kindness."
Zhu Di nodded, and Xu Jingchang analyzed: "Your Majesty, the so-called permission for officials to bring local specialties to Beijing, when Xia Shangshu and I collected taxes, we found that some people could bring in goods worth thousands of taels of silver at a time, and some people simply let their families carry them.
His famous post helped merchants to protect their business. In fact, this kind of virtuous policy had not been the original intention of Emperor Taizu. It had become a fig leaf for some capable officials to collude with merchants and make big profits. Most of the middle and lower-level officials had nothing to gain.
few."
When Xu Jingchang saw that he couldn't escape, he could only wave his arm and ask Zhu Gaoxu to let him go.
Zhu Di simply hummed: "Tell me, this place is very reliable."
The ministers resigned one after another, and Xu Jingchang could only stay. Han King Zhu Gaoxu also followed behind. The eunuch took them to a side hall. Xu Jingchang only had a general idea of the palace.
"This is why when you talk about issuing subsidies, most officials fully support it. Some people who originally made a lot of profits don't dare to come forward now, for fear of being accused of colluding with businessmen and harming the public and enriching private interests?"
"I handed over the sharp blade to Your Majesty, but Your Majesty was suspicious of me. I am ashamed and angry now. I don't want to be an official anymore. I ask your Majesty's permission. I want to become an official."
Hearing this, Queen Xu spoke first, "Your Majesty, Jing Chang is right, the salary in our Ming Dynasty is indeed low. Since you came to the throne, you have to win people's hearts. This is also a virtuous policy."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty!" Xu Jingchang flattered him somewhat against his will.
Empress Xu's cry made Zhu Di confused, "I know, I know all this. Look at Jingchang, in front of the superior Wuyang Marquis, the first-grade crown prince Taibao, or the Dajiu Qing
If one of the general political envoys continues to be over-promoted, I'm afraid it won't be appropriate."
Zhu Di laughed angrily, "You asked me to allow you to collect taxes, and the collected taxes were used to bribe officials. I am just a passing god of wealth, and you still want me to be grateful to you, right?"
"How can your hard work be in vain?" Xu Jingchang looked around.
With Empress Xu's words, Zhu Di finally softened a lot, "Even if what you said makes sense, I can't work hard in vain."
After ten years of hard work, he won the title of Toad Palace in one fell swoop.
After Jian Yi finished speaking, Xie Jin immediately stood up and said, "I second my opinion."
Queen Xu snorted: "If he can't be promoted, can't you get him some money to spend?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "This requires the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Household Affairs to weigh. The Ministry of Personnel can ask the officials to see which ones are the most urgent and how much expenditure is required. Then they can discuss with the Ministry of Household Affairs how much money can be squeezed out. As long as they discuss
If it’s appropriate, I’ll submit it to His Majesty for his decision.”
Zhu Gaoxu, who had been silent at this moment, finally spoke, "Indeed, this is the place where I was beaten last time."
Hearing this, Xu Jingchang turned around subconsciously and was about to run away. Unfortunately, before he could even take a step out, the Han King Zhu Gaoxu stood in front of Xu Jingchang like an iron tower.
Empress Xu pondered for a while and then said: "I remember Zheng He told Your Majesty a few days ago that overseas countries admire the scenery of China. If they can send fleets to trade, they will surely make money and fill the national treasury."
Zhu Di said: "It's not like we haven't written a word about it yet, we don't have a fleet, and the goods haven't arrived yet. At least after a year or two, I'll have enough money, and I'll plan to reward you, my precious nephew, isn't it?"
Empress Xu nodded, "Okay, let the child go back. Look, he was so frightened that his face turned pale. Your Majesty, this is your nephew too."
