Yanying asked that for this kind of enlarged meeting, it was obviously impossible to formulate any detailed financial rules.
At this meeting, the tone and direction are set.
Once the tone is set, someone will naturally implement it and improve the details bit by bit.
Empress He felt drowsy after listening to today's financial meeting, but the old bureaucrats were in high spirits. Based on their own experience, they continued to make suggestions and finally decided on several major events.
"First, the vassal towns were abolished one after another, and the two taxes were still three points, but these three points were not the other three points." Shao Shude concluded: "The two taxes collected by the states, in addition to leaving enough official salary, military, and post office expenses
In addition, some miscellaneous expenses are reserved, and the rest is collected by the transfer envoys of various roads. The transfer envoys leave a part for the expenses of the road, and the rest are included in the treasury of the household department."
The treasury does not have to be in Luoyang, it can be somewhere else, but the money belongs to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
"Tao, let's talk about the proportion of state reservations one by one. The bottom line is that the Ministry of Household Affairs must get more than 50% of the revenue from the two taxes, and it can't be lower. What do you think?" Shao Shude asked.
"Tai Tuo." Pei Shu, the Minister of Household Affairs, said: "During the reign of Emperor Wenzong, Wang Yanwei wrote, "Today, according to the calculation of rents and taxes in the world, the total income for one year is only more than 35,000,000 yuan, and one of the three offered by the emperor is
Yan. Of the three-thirds, two were given as clothing. In addition to the clothing and clothing given to the soldiers who stayed in Liuzhou, the remaining 400,000 people were given to Duzhi. 'At that time, the imperial court could get one-third, so it really shouldn't be lower than this.
.However, the situations in all realms are different, so we really need to talk about them one by one."
Shao Shude nodded and said: "The Ministry of Revenue will send people to find out the details of this matter. We must first be aware of it, so that we can discuss it easily."
He remembered that China’s tax-sharing reform in later generations was negotiated by the central government at the local level, province by province.
How much money the place will cost can actually be calculated.
As Wang Yanwei said, a total of more than 35 million yuan in fiscal revenue was provided to one-third of the imperial court. Two-thirds of this one-third, probably less than 8 million yuan, was used to support 400,000 soldiers, mainly gods.
The Ce Army and the miscellaneous armies on the territory that the imperial court can directly control. The income of the Shence Army, the Fan Zhenya Army, and the Outer Town Army is higher, while the income of the State Army and the County Army is lower. On average, the annual cost of one soldier is about
Around twenty cents.
The remaining 590,000 troops are basically maintained by each vassal town. After all, 24 million in tax revenue has been withheld by the local governments - mainly the northern vassal towns.
Military expenses, official salaries, museums and post offices, etc. are rigid expenses that cannot be saved, and they are also a large expense - if temporary large-scale infrastructure projects are not included.
The fiscal revenue of local governments, such as Guanyi’s profits, can be left to the local government.
As important benefits for local officials, official kitchens and official kitchens can also be retained - in fact, they are also part of their income.
Nowadays, as is the norm in official circles, public kitchen expenses come from the interest income from state government loans. After the monthly meals are spent, at the end of the month
If there is any surplus, it is distributed to the officials as part of their salary.
Other miscellaneous items will be left untouched for the time being and will be reserved for local and state expenses.
"If this policy can be implemented, Taifu will be the first person to bring order to the chaos in the past 150 years." Pei Zhi complimented: "In fact, during the Yuanhe period, many places already had two taxes and two cents. Prime Minister Pei Bian asked 'where
The observation envoys will still be able to support themselves with the rents and taxes from the counties where they are stationed. If they are insufficient, they can be sent to branch counties. All the envoys sent by the prefectures will be converted into tribute. 'A governor's envoy does not actually have much expenses, but the Taifu's policy is to
In fact, it is two taxes and two cents. Please change the tax from three cents to two cents."
Pei Bian's request was that the observation envoys could only use the state's tax revenue from his part-time job as governor. If it was not enough, he would be allowed to ask for money from other states and counties under his jurisdiction. In the future, each state would no longer "send envoys", but would all "submit money."
To put it bluntly, the south did not maintain many soldiers, and there were almost no military envoys. They were all observation envoys, and the court tried hard to get money.
In the north, there is only one Shaanxi and Guozhou observer envoy.
Xuanwu Town, which has a large population, maintains an army of 100,000 and often participates in counterinsurgency wars. Most of the time, the "submission" is zero.
This is the secret of the imperial court's dependence on Jianghuai for its wealth.
When Shao Shude heard this, he also felt that two taxes and two divisions sounded better, and he happily said: "The governor's expenses can be levied on the counties where he comes. No, all counties will share it equally, and the rest will be paid in proportion. All counties in Guanxi,
How is it different from the observation envoys of Xianzong in the south of the Yangtze River? It is better to pay two taxes and two points."
At this point, the tone has basically been set.
"Second..." Shao Shude said: "The warehouses under the jurisdiction of Sinong Temple and the Ministry of Revenue will be counted and delivered. After the army supply yamen is abolished, the warehouses under its jurisdiction, such as Huiningguan Dacang, etc., will be handed over to the Ministry of Revenue. If
It is necessary to build a new warehouse city, conduct on-site survey, and build it by the Ministry of Industry. In the Longyou prefectures, the two taxes are currently sent to Huiningguan Dacang, which is very expensive in the middle. Whether more buildings need to be built can be considered. The two taxes on the inner pass and Dacang are built
Where? Can the Weikou warehouse be used? Is it enough? You can also refer to the details. The Longmen warehouse, Luokou warehouse, Heyin warehouse, etc. are being repaired diligently. The storage capacity should be expanded, and the storage capacity should be renovated. Still need to bear in mind.
, try to rely on water transportation, and it is best to combine it with the central node location of Luoyang. Land transportation cannot afford the consumption. "
"What the Grand Tutor said is deeply in my heart, and all the ministers will work hard." The Queen also said at the side.
"I obey the decree." When he said this, many people turned to Shao Shude and said it directly.
Shao Shude has been greatly benefited. What he is doing now is what these old bureaucrats want to do but cannot do, and his approval rating is simply off the charts.
"Third, all revenue from taxation is returned to the imperial court. In the past, the prime minister divided the three divisions, mostly from salt, tea, and iron, that is, the salt, iron and tea monopoly. Unfortunately, the wars have continued for twenty years, and the taxation courtyards in various places exist in name only and need to be rebuilt.
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"Fourth, how to divide commercial tax matters with local governments, and then come up with regulations. There are actually many cities in Kansai. You can go and see more, think of ways to improve them, and promote them to other areas."
"Fifth, the city shipping department of the five states of Deng, Lai, Qing, Hai, and Mi will be further improved, and all taxes will be sent to the court without any mistakes."
"Finally..." Shao Shude looked at Prime Minister Pei Shu and said: "Shang Shu Pei can find someone to go to Guanbei Road today. Let's make a model there first. How much land tax is set for a household and how much household tax is set?
How about how much you will be required to pay for the surgery, how much you will stay in the state, and how much you will have to pay as a pension? I will give you ten months to finalize it before the end of this year."
"As ordered." Pei Shu responded immediately.
This is the power of the founding emperor, and the prime minister is trained like a gray grandson. If dozens or hundreds of years pass, future emperors may not be able to outplay them.
Even a person as prestigious as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was angry because he wanted to arrange some people, but the prime minister did not buy it. In the final analysis, his success was based on the system, and his ancestor Liu Bang established this system single-handedly
, the influence of the two on the prime minister is naturally different.
After Shao Shude finished speaking, he sat there and drank tea.
Chen Cheng and Song Le, the assistant ministers of Zhongshu, chatted with others about how to fold woolen cloth and silk. The assistant ministers Xiao Qu and Zhao Guangfeng discussed the issue of tax varieties.
Shao Shude didn't interrupt. After chatting for a while, they sat down and drank tea.
Seeing that everyone had nothing to say, the Queen announced that they should leave.
Shao Shude put down his tea bowl.
In fact, he likes to hold Yanying Questions and Answers. Because the resolutions reached at this level of meetings must be processed as soon as possible. Strictly speaking, it bypasses the political hall and weakens the power of the prime ministers.
The topic Yanying asked was set by the emperor, and the convening was also decided by the emperor. Isn't this a kind of decision-making power to govern the country?
If I had to make an analogy, it would be a bit like the head of state of a certain country in later generations declaring a state of emergency and directly signing an order, bypassing parliament.
In one word, cool!
After the meeting, Shao Shude began to read the memorial directly, while the queen served tea and water.
"...Fujian, far away in the sea, pays tribute to the locals, and the olives brought in every year are quite labor intensive. Because the eunuchs grow in Ou and Min, they are indulged in love, and they order them to be brought in, thinking that it is a rule...every year
But besides offering wax noodles and tea, don’t offer olives. This will always be the norm.”
The edict sent by the Zhengshitang and drafted by Zhongshu has been approved by the Menxia Province, so Shao Shude has no reason to object.
He just felt a little emotional that the Tang Dynasty brand still had some effect in Fujian. Wang was still paying tribute to olives, wax noodles, tea and other items, but why not pay the two taxes?
After the fall of the Tang Dynasty, Qian Liu, Wang Shenzhi and others still respected the Bianliang court as Zhengshuo, whether it was the Later Liang Dynasty or the Later Tang Dynasty. But their descendants were not sure. Before the older generation died, some things could not be postponed.
ah.
"...set up the Huaining Army in Guangzhou, and cut the six states of Guangzhou, Shen, Shou, An, Huang, and Qi into subordinate counties. Biyin killed Si Lun and Ye Zan, the hero, defeated Xuan Pi's achievements, and used the effect of rewarding the division to cede the territory.
The power. Now that the commander-in-chief has been appointed, the territory is well-ordered, and the Huaining army should be stopped. The three states of Guang, Shen, and Shou are still under the control of Henan Province."
This is a formal order to abolish Huaixi Town.
Zhe Silun did not resist, which made Shao Shude very satisfied. The Zhe family was still reliable and did not commit any crimes.
In comparison, Zhuge Zhongfang was far behind. Hearing that he had suffered another defeat in Xicheng recently, losing more than 3,000 troops, Zhuge Zhongfang finally wanted to join the court.
This idiot!
Shao Shude decided to give him one last chance. The Deputy Privy Envoy would definitely be gone, so he would just give him a new dynasty title to raise him up, and repay the kindness of Marshal Zhuge.
"We have to ask the Zhongshu Province to draft an edict to abolish the vassal town of Shannan West Road." Shao Shude thought for a while and wrote down the matter, preparing to discuss it with the prime ministers later.
Some of the prefectures in Shannan West Road can be classified into Guannai Road.
The mountains and rivers are in harmony with each other, and the teeth of the dog are intertwined, which is what it should be. The wisdom of the ancestors in administrative divisions can be carefully considered.
There followed several chapters, all related to the construction of Ji Gong Temple, which were generally related to the key battles in Shao Shude's military career.
For example, Puji Temple was built in Heqing County and a memorial tablet was erected to commemorate Shao Shude's personal supervision of the army, where he defeated Pang Shigu and advanced to Heyang.
This was indeed a crucial battle, but in fact it was not won, but Liang Jun was defeated. Shao Shude was slightly embarrassed.
Another example is the construction of Zhaoren Temple in Fugou to commemorate the great defeat of Pang Shigu and the annihilation of the main force of the Liang Army.
etc.
Shao Shude looked at it, readily agreed, and ordered the queen, who was in a daze, to write and comment on it.
There was this tradition in the Chinese dynasty. Emperor Taizong had seven temples dedicated to meritorious service, namely Puji Temple to commemorate the battle against Song Laosheng, Zhaoren Temple (Xue Ju), Ciyun Temple (Song Jingang), and Hongji Temple (Liu Wuzhou).
The temple is located on the battlefield. It is meaningful to erect a monument to commemorate the merits and to worship the fallen soldiers.
The last one: "Ping Sizhou to Fude Yin".
"...Abandoning morality and favoring treachery, resorting to militarism, soldiers are tired of hard work, and the people are exhausted and their youth is exhausted...I personally organize group training, wipe out the demons, revive the fallen emperor, and destroy the evildoers who stole peace..."
Sizhou Lisuo and Linhuai County have just been defeated by Li Tangbin and his troops. After several months of hard fighting, it was not easy and the casualties were also heavy.
After conquering this area, Sizhou is only two cities away. At present, Li Tangbin has sent his troops eastward, heading towards Lianshui County. The main force of the Huai bandits dare not go north, and the defenders are frightened, so it will not be difficult to defeat them.
Giving back means tax exemption. The people in Sizhou have been devastated, so tax exemption is what it should be after it is conquered.
"Okay! It's all good news." Shao Shude was greatly relieved.
After the battle of Lianshui, he was ready to reorganize the Longxiang Army. According to the old rules, personnel transferred from various ministries were exchanged, and the left and right Longxiang Army became the eighth Forbidden Army.
This unit was originally recruited and trained by Zhu Quanzhong in the later period. It has been around for almost six years now. They have fought a lot of battles. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are veterans. Their loyalty has been proven and they are qualified to become the Forbidden Army.