Chapter 51 I can’t survive this year (please follow up)
Zhu Di held an imperial meeting as scheduled to discuss the establishment of additional tax collectors.
The six ministries and nine ministers, the ministers of the cabinet, even Yao Guangxiao, and the nobles headed by Qiu Fu all arrived.
It was obvious that this was a major matter involving all aspects, and even Zhu Di did not dare to take it lightly.
"Everyone in the strategy has read it. I think that taxation is a matter of course, civilized and martial arts, and the country's security. The most indispensable thing is money. When you open the door, it is firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea. I govern the world, all the nine states, and billions of states.
People's livelihood requires money everywhere, and there is no reason to cook rice in a rice pot, don't you think so?"
Zhu Di's words set the tone. Commercial taxes must be levied. Don't talk to me about useless things. Just tell me what to do!
Xia Yuanji was about to speak, but who knew that Jian Yi, the Tianguan of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, took a step forward and took the initiative: "Your Majesty, I believe that the collection of commercial taxes is indeed a top priority for the country, and we can temporarily second two thousand elites from the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.
, used as a tax collector... It’s just that the Ministry of Household Affairs is in charge of household registration money and food, and it’s a critical time for accounting at the end of the year. Things are too busy, so another yamen should be selected to take charge of this matter.”
Xia Yuanji's eyes suddenly widened. What does this mean?
Finance and taxation is the responsibility of the Ministry of Accounts, so why should it be handed over to others?
Before Xia Yuanji could speak, Liu Jun also bowed forward and said: "To answer your Majesty's question, although all the land tax and state treasury in our country are under the control of the Ministry of Household Affairs, the sales fields in eastern Liaoning and northwest are controlled by the Ministry of War.
The division of bamboo and wood belongs to the Ministry of Industry. Now that commercial taxes are levied, it is reasonable to choose another yamen. I really can't bear that Xia Shangshu is too tired, not to mention that he is not a greedy person."
Xia Yuanji was so angry that you, a shameless old man, dug a hole for me!
Xia Yuanji immediately couldn't bear it anymore, "Liu Shangshu, of course I don't dare to be greedy for power, but for the important matter of taxation, can I just find someone at random? How can elite tax collectors control it, how can the amount of taxation be calculated, and how should the collected business taxes be disposed of?
... There is no proper person to handle these things. If something goes wrong, wouldn’t it be a failure of His Majesty’s good intentions? Who can bear the responsibility?"
At this time, Song Li said with a smile: "Xia Shangshu, don't be anxious. It was Xu Tongzheng who advised you on the collection of commercial taxes in the first place. These days, the General Administration Department is also involved in collecting commercial taxes. In addition, the General Administration Department is not only responsible for government affairs.
, there is no specific responsibility, the General Affairs Department is responsible for commanding the tax collectors and collecting commercial taxes, which is really well deserved."
Xu Jingchang knocked Lao Xia unconscious with a dose of ecstasy soup, and successfully picked peaches. Three thousand tax collectors gave him the power to collect taxes. After struggling for several months, the boy finally got a decent authority.
Chen Ying also stood up, "It's true. Among the six ministries and nine ministers, only the General Affairs Department has no specific government affairs. It is natural for the General Affairs Department to collect commercial taxes. What's more, Xu Tongzheng is still a general and a noble person, and he is in charge of the tax collection.
, and it seems more reasonable than the title of Xia Shang’s book.”
What's more, it's a big deal like taxation.
"Xu Jingchang, how do you plan to show your courage?"
Xu Jingchang took a step forward, bowed and said, "I'm here."
Zhu Di finally nodded, "Very good, Xu Jingchang. I am very pleased that you have the courage. You are dedicated to the country and move forward bravely. I am even more stable. You are worthy of being the queen of Zhongshan and a tiger in the door. Just go ahead and do it."
I will definitely support you so that you have no worries."
Even if Xia Yuanji is asked to do this, train tax collectors, deploy tasks, inspect and collect evidence...it will be difficult to get started in just a few months. Even if he plays with his fate, it will only happen after a year.
Xu Jingchang bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I think that everything is done according to the rules of Cao Cao. Xia Shangshu has spent several months exploring the method of tax collection. I only need to follow the instructions. If there is anything I don't understand, I can ask Xia Shangshu for advice." Shangshu. I will always follow Shangshu Xia's example and follow my lead... But if there is anything different about me, it may be my courage."
Looking at it this way, Xu Jingchang is still much safer than Xia Yuanji.
"Xu Tongzheng, is it too fast?" Liu Jun, Minister of War, subconsciously asked.
What's more, Xu Jingchang also expressed his determination to him, and Xia Yuanji felt that he was very sure of it.
Xu Jingchang raised his head and met Zhu Di's eyes. Zhu Laosi immediately felt something unusual.
He nominally charged into the battle for Xia Yuanji, but in fact he made Lao Xia misjudge the situation and thought that something big could be expected. As a result, he failed to communicate with Jian Yi and the others.
The old monk's words seemed casual, but in fact he had skipped the stage of agreeing or disagreeing and talked directly about the specific implementation.
This is the biggest taboo. In the Ming Dynasty, if you want to accomplish something, if you don't communicate with the officials and officials, and don't have the support of the six ministries and nine ministers, even Zhu Di can't push it forward.
"Replying to Your Majesty, there is still about a month before the Chinese New Year. This month is the critical moment when the people buy new year's goods, the rich and nobles spend their money, and local products from all over the country gather in the capital... The bulk of the year's commercial taxes are all here. It was the time before and after the New Year. I was young, and I had nothing to repay for the kindness I received from the emperor. I was willing to risk my life, collect taxes forcefully, and investigate to the end. I am not afraid of the powerful and powerful. I will go all out. , check the taxes. From top to bottom, no matter who they are, they must pay taxes honestly. Anyone who dares to evade taxes will be sent to the prison to have New Year's Eve dinner. Let their family celebrate the New Year in the prison!"
It's not that he hasn't thought about Xu Jingchang, but Xia Yuanji feels that this guy's reputation is too bad and the courtiers hate him. Moreover, the General Affairs Department has already received too much power, and no one can stand it if the General Affairs Department is in charge of military affairs and money.
There's something wrong with you, kid!
As the saying goes, we give you power in return, so how can you bite us back?
How could you do this during the Chinese New Year?
There is no way around this. The Ministry of Personnel is known as the head of the six ministries, but there are only four Qing officials. How many are there in the Hubu? There are fourteen in total, including Yingtian Mansion, and the Thirteen Chief Envoys. Recently in Peking It was upgraded to Shuntian Prefecture, and the number of Qing officials under the Ministry of Households reached a terrifying fifteen.
Xu Jingchang said proudly: "The national treasury is empty, and it won't wait for a moment. If the treasury cannot be replenished as soon as possible, I will not have to do it. Don't worry, I will go all out. If I don't do well, I won't be able to do it." I made a mistake and framed a good person. Then I will also go to the prison to have New Year’s Eve dinner and ask all the gentlemen to supervise me!”
Yao Guangxiao also came up to watch the fun. He was the one who could finally stop this at this moment, but the old monk not only did not stop it, but also pushed it.
In comparison, the General Affairs Department is still a big cat or a small one, and even borrowed many people from the cabinet.
My dear, this is absolutely true.
If we get another 3,000 tax dollars, the household department will expand to no end.
"Your Majesty, I thought that four years of peace would be hard to come by. Many soldiers were injured and suffered from hidden diseases. Some even had their limbs mutilated and lost their eyes. They all risked their lives for Your Majesty, so that people can pity you. These people may
We are no longer able to fight, but there are many of them who are loyal, reliable and capable of doing things. If your Majesty shows mercy, you can assign these people to Xu Tongzheng, which can be regarded as your Majesty's grace."
Xia Yuanji felt like vomiting blood.
But Xu Jingchang said that he would launch a tax collection campaign before the end of the year and send people to prison to celebrate the New Year.
Xu Jingchang's men are empty and there is no one available at all. Even if he is given thousands of soldiers, he doesn't even have anyone to settle the accounts. How can he be expected to get started quickly?
They would rather hand over power to Xu Jingchang than let the Ministry of Household Affairs become bigger.
Zhu Di nodded, "What the young master said is absolutely true. They are all good men who have followed me through life and death. It is true and we cannot treat them badly. Xu Jingchang, I have something to ask you."
It is worthy of four officials.
When things have reached this point, no one can stop Xu Jingchang from taking power.
The sudden rush to boost performance at the end of the year can be considered a valuable experience from my previous life.
Xu Jingchang's eloquent talk made the courtiers tremble with fear. Those important ministers who just supported the General Affairs Department's tax collection all looked at Xu Jingchang as if they were monsters...
Yao Guangxiao, who had been watching with cold eyes, also saw through the little fox's mind. The badness of this little cub was simply innate, and it was completely integrated into his bones.
My dear, these people say the same thing, with good and irrefutable reasons.
As the saying goes, things will go well if they are slow. As long as you have enough time, it will not be difficult to deal with it.
"Let me ask you, collecting business taxes is not a trivial matter. Do you have any regulations now? If you have no clue, you will not be able to do this well."
But he still underestimated the shamelessness of his colleagues.
So creepy!
Xu Jingchang immediately said: "I thank your Majesty in advance. I will now impeach Wang Zhong, the Marquis of Jing'an. He evaded taxes and behaved badly. I ask your Majesty's permission to put Wang Zhong in prison for three months and impose a three times fine."
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There is still one month to celebrate the New Year, and in three months, it will be time to have New Year’s Eve dinner in the prison.
Xu Jingchang really did what he said without any delay.
Zhu Di couldn't take back what he just said. He could only ponder for a moment and said in a deep voice: "That's right!"
