When Hu Changan heard this, he also smiled and said: "To answer your Majesty's question, the Ministry of Revenue has collected a total of thirty thousand taels of commercial tax during this period."
"Coupled with some fines and the like, the Ministry of Revenue received a total of thirty thousand taels in taxes."
At this time, not only Zhu Yuanzhang, but also the eyes of the officials were widened.
Yingtian City, a mere city, actually collected thirty thousand taels of commercial tax in just one month?
This is simply a miracle!
You must know that the entire Yingtian City's annual agricultural tax revenue is only fifty thousand taels of silver.
A mere month's commercial tax is actually worth a year's agricultural tax?
This is simply incredible!
What if this commercial tax is extended to the whole country?
Everyone's eyes suddenly turned red.
According to this situation, if this commercial tax can be promoted nationwide, the national treasury will be at least ten times fuller than before!
You have ten times more money, what’s not to do?
Whether it's building roads or bridges, the country has money!
But just when everyone was cheering, Fan Min, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, had something to say: "Your Majesty, although collecting business taxes is indeed a good thing, if this matter is handed over to the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Revenue will really
I’m so busy!”
In recent months, Fan Min has been busy with business tax affairs.
In the past few months, Fan Min has hardly even taken a day off.
At this time, Fan Min's face was already covered with thick dark circles.
When the rest of the household heard this, they also believed it.
Exhaustion was clearly written on the faces of everyone in the household.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he also smiled and said: "In that case, how about establishing a new commercial department in addition to the six departments?"
"Shilang Hu, you should also serve as the first minister of the Ministry of Commerce!"
With such a big piece of fat now, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally couldn't leave it alone.
Since there is a shortage of manpower, then recruit more manpower!
This business tax must be collected!
After everyone heard this, they all looked at Hu Changan with envy.
This guy named Hu is really awesome!
In less than a year, Hu Changan went from being a boy without any official position to becoming one of the six ministers of the Ming Dynasty.
This is simply a rocket promotion!
But everyone was envious, but they didn't feel the slightest bit jealous towards Hu Changan.
There is no other reason than that Hu Changan is too strong.
Just talking about potatoes, alcohol and other items are not something that just anyone can come up with.
Good strategies such as levying a commercial tax cannot be thought of casually.
At least among the court officials, none of them thought of imposing a commercial tax.
However, when Hu Changan heard this, he smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, if I become the Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, what will the Ministry of Agriculture do?"
Previously, Zhu Yuanzhang had sent Hu Changan to establish an Ministry of Agriculture outside the Six Ministries to specifically promote high-yielding crops.
The spring plowing season is coming soon, and it is time to prepare for the establishment of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Originally, Hu Changan wanted to organize and establish the Ministry of Agriculture after collecting commercial taxes.
But now that Zhu Yuanzhang has given him the official position of Minister of Commerce, this matter seems difficult to handle.
You don’t necessarily want a minister from the Ministry of Commerce to be busy with the Ministry of Agriculture, right?
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he also smiled: "Shilang Hu, have you ever heard of the allusion that those who are capable work hard?"
"It is truly a great blessing for the Ming Dynasty to have a capable minister like you!"
"I think how about you take responsibility for both sides?"
"When the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Commerce are built, you can choose where to become a minister."
After everyone heard this, they all cast envious glances at Hu Changan.
At this time, their gazes became even more intense.
Hu Changan is really a talent!
At such an old age, they are still working for small profits.
But things were going well for Hu Changan. The two departments were vying to invite him to become minister.
This is simply an honor that ordinary people can’t even imagine!
When Hu Changan heard this, he also smiled slightly and agreed to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Thus, the morning court came to an end in the eyes of everyone's envy.
After the morning court, Hu Changan first came to a side hall in the palace.
This was originally the place where Jin Yiwei used to temporarily check accounts when the Household Department case occurred.
Nowadays, these royal guards are needed to collect commercial taxes.
So, it was reactivated here.
At this time, everyone in the side hall was busy in an orderly manner.
Checking files, checking files, copying, copying, it was so busy.
Looking at the busy people, Hu Changan also cleared his throat and said: "Everyone, your Majesty approved the establishment of a new department this morning."
"This department will be named the Department of Commerce."
"In the future, the Ministry of Commerce will exclusively collect commercial taxes."
"And you are the first batch of officials of the Ministry of Commerce!"
Since Zhu Yuanzhang has handed over the power of personnel appointment and removal to Hu Changan, Hu Changan is not polite.
These royal guards are naturally the first batch of officials of the Ministry of Commerce.
After all, there are not many people who know how to read accounts right now.
These royal guards can just solve Hu Changan's urgent need.
These royal guards were first surprised when they heard this, and then they were happy.
These warriors can actually become serious officials?
This is simply a great thing!
Although Jin Yiwei is known to be prestigious outside, Jin Yiwei also has to deal with some embarrassing things on a daily basis.
Moreover, Jin Yiwei's reputation among the public is actually very bad.
Who misses the days of walking in the shadows when you can walk in the sunshine?
All the royal guards were cheering for joy, and they almost threw the documents in their hands into the sky to celebrate.
Looking at the cheering crowd, Hu Changan also smiled slightly and found Qian Hu, the highest-ranking among these Jinyi guards.
Jinyiwei Qianhu looked a little reserved when facing Hu Changan.
However, Hu Changan seemed very casual.
Looking at the thousand households in Jinyiwei, Hu Changan smiled and said: "From now on, a series of chores to establish the commercial department will be left to you."
"You must work hard and don't let me down!"
At present, the prototype of the Ministry of Commerce has been basically established.
Later, I only need to do some chores such as moving.
As the leader, Hu Changan naturally cannot do everything himself.
Therefore, Hu Changan needs someone to help him work.
This Jinyiwei Qianhu has always been cautious and thoughtful in handling affairs, and Hu Changan believed that he could handle the subsequent matters well.
Upon hearing this, Qianhu of the Jin Yiwei were also very excited: "Don't worry, Mr. Hu, my subordinates will definitely get things done!"
Seeing Qianhu's confident look, Hu Changan also smiled slightly and walked slowly out of the side hall.
The establishment of the Ministry of Agriculture is now a more important test.
He also has a bet he wants to make with those stubborn veterans.