Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 456 Taxation
Tax reform is something that Zhu Yunying has planned for a long time. He also really wants to abolish the 'poll tax', a tax system that has lasted for more than [-] years. This may be a big change, and it can be regarded as a big progress. .

Since Lao Zhu didn't have too many opinions here, he had discussed with Lao Zhu for a long time, and Zhu Yunying also felt that he could consider implementing it.

After the early dynasty ended, Zhu Yunying called the six ministers and five temples, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the head of the Tongzheng Department to the Hall of Wuying. Xu Huizu, Chang Mao and others also came. These are the out-and-out important ministers of the Ming Dynasty.

The reason why they didn't discuss it in the court was mainly because Zhu Yunying was used to discussing with important ministers first, and everyone needed to sum up.

Furthermore, those who are eligible to go to the early dynasty, of course, have a certain grade.It's just that Zhu Yunying also understands that some officials want to fight for their positions, or some officials are also actively speaking about things that are not within their business scope.

That was something Zhu Yunying was not too happy to see, mainly because she felt that it was a waste of time.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Zhu Yunying also noticed the expressions of all civil and military officials, knowing that these people must think that something big happened.

This is also an obvious thing, and indeed something big is about to happen.Tax reform, of course, is a big deal.This is not only a major event for Emperor Yingshi to be in power, it is also the national policy of the Ming Dynasty in the future, so it is natural not to be careless.

Zhu Yunying said to Wang Chengen very naturally, "Big Companion, I give you seats for all my lovers."

The emperor bestowed a seat, and naturally a piece of gratitude was indispensable.This is a gift from the emperor, and it is the emperor's respect for these important ministers.Giving a seat is a sign of respect. If you don't give a seat, even if these important ministers stand, they feel that it is their duty.

After all the civil and military officials stood up, Zhu Yunying said with a smile, "This time, I want to order all my lovers to come here because I want to change our Daming's tax system."

Although these words did arouse the surprise of these important ministers.It's just that when they looked at each other, there didn't seem to be any special surprises. It seemed that they had heard about this matter for a long time.

In the final analysis, the Emperor Yingshi was dissatisfied with the two tax laws, and the news had spread like wildfire.Many people are also guessing, guessing when the emperor wants to reform the tax system, or what kind of resistance he will encounter.

Indispensably, it naturally includes many people who are actually looking forward to seeing what kind of reform strategy Emperor Yingshi can come up with.

After all, it is no secret that Emperor Yingshi can make troubles.Furthermore, most of the series of actions of Emperor Yingshi over the years are still somewhat effective.

Since this is the case, naturally many people began to look forward to it.If Emperor Yingshi can come up with a better tax system than the two-tax law, it can once again prove that Emperor Yingshi is talented, wise and wise.

At that time, maybe more people think that this is the destiny, and many people may look forward to doing their best to serve the emperor, and together create a brilliant and prosperous world for this Mingjun, so that they can leave their names in history together.

Zhu Yunying also ignored the whispers of some ministers or looked at each other. As for the expressions of these ministers, Zhu Yunying could see them all.

"Although the two tax laws are good, you all understand that this tax law also disturbs the people." Zhu Yunying opened his mouth and said directly, "The lower state capitals, or some low-level officials, often have excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes."

In fact, everyone understands these things. No matter what kind of tax system, some corrupt officials will inevitably increase the tax level by level, so that the people will have a heavy burden. Naturally, everyone understands these reasons.

"This time the imperial court collects taxes, but the lower state government still has the issue of withholding them." Zhu Yunying was very saddened, and said, "Before that, I set out to clean up the administration of officials, but now these people even dare to withhold the imperial court's taxes. It is really lawless!"

Now it's time to prepare to apologize, at least for many civil and military officials, even if they don't agree in their hearts, they need to show an attitude on the surface.

Looking at Ru Yu, Zhu Yunying said, "In the future, the Ministry of Officials will remember that officials who are corrupt will not pass the evaluation, and they will not be dismissed for ten years."

In fact, everyone also understands that what is being said is that some officials are suspected of corruption, or the amount of bribes is not large. These officials do not need to go to government and go to jail, but their future is basically completely ruined.

Ru Xun has nothing to say, he even feels lucky.Because if it was Emperor Hongwu, it would be a blessing to find out that officials were playful, and they would be dismissed from office. It is normal to be stripped of their skins, ransacked their homes and wiped out their families.

Treating the symptoms but not the root cause, Zhu Yunying also knew that some of his methods were treating the symptoms but not the root cause.But it is impossible to completely eradicate corrupt officials.

I just hope that those corrupt officials can have some sense of awe, so that those corrupt officials can think of the knife hanging above their heads. At this stage, it seems that it is just like that.

It is naturally extremely important to cut off the upward channels of some corrupt officials.It's just that everyone understands that such a strategy is actually the last helpless move, which is just a little finishing touch.

"The three law divisions also need to follow the imperial court's laws and don't condone corruption." Zhu Yunying became serious, and said to Bao Zhao, Lian Zining and others, "Now that corruption is on the rise again, the imperial court should use thunderbolt will be suppressed.”

Bao Zhao, Lian Zining and the others also nodded hurriedly at this time. This is indeed their job content, and they cannot neglect their duties.

In fact, the imperial court is not doing nothing now. After the thirteen censors came out together, and after they noticed the resurgence of corruption in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, the imperial court actually began to clean up the administration of officials again.

It's just that it was targeted at some more important officials.But now, taking advantage of the fact that the autumn tax is complete, many low-level officials are probably starting to worry about their black hats, or whether their greedy money will be spent.

Zhu Yunying set the tone again and said, "Since the Yuan Dynasty, official corruption has become a common practice. The emperor is a great talent, and he often sweeps away the evils. I will succeed you as the king, and you lovers, please don't let me be ashamed, and don't let the world be ashamed. The people think that our Great Ming can tolerate corrupt officials!"

Let's increase the intensity. It is estimated that although Hong Wuchao will not kill people like Hong Wuchao, many people may also fall from the clouds to the mud.

Even if there are some people with excellent skills, or clever means, and good luck, some corrupt officials may still escape by luck, but I believe that they will take a good look at the officials who have started to become dirty again.

Yu Xin stepped forward at this time, the position of Hubu Shangshu is not easy to do, so he should also step forward at this time.

As the Minister of the Household Department, he can naturally be regarded as the court's pocketbook.It's just that all departments of the imperial court ask him for money, and many state affairs also require a lot of money. In fact, there is not an endless amount of money in the treasury, and careful calculation is also required.

So once he saw that the tax that should be put into the treasury was withheld, or the tax put into the treasury did not reach a sufficient amount, it was obviously something that Yu Xin couldn't bear.He not only needs to learn how to spend money, but also needs to learn how to make money. This is what the Minister of the Household Department should do.

"Let's start, Your Majesty, the local state government has already detained Ding Yin, and this time when the court collects taxes, there are also many cases of fleeing households." When Yu Xin spoke, it meant that many people's good days came to an end, " Previously, the Ministry of Households paid taxes, and the yellow book was also inconsistent."

This incident, of course, is something that Zhu Yunying can't tolerate even more, and this is also a fundamental reason why he wants to reform the tax system.

The current two-tax law often uses the yellow book as the basis for paying taxes.The yellow book registered in the register is also the household registration, which is the basis for tax collection.

But some poor people can't pay taxes, or some rich households can learn to hide their population, etc. All these are also digging at the foot of Daming.

Even if the Ming Dynasty was newly established, the population and fields had been checked several times, but after all, there were many "smart people" who knew how to exploit loopholes.Or collusion between government and businessmen, etc., to transfer some taxes to ordinary people who have no money and no power.

Officials and gentlemen took advantage of privileges to hide their population, and cunning people entrusted them as customers to avoid them. However, the Dingyin project still existed, and the result fell on the poor peasants.

Or the government made a lot of exaggeration in the compilation and review in order to pursue the excess, and the result was that the rich would become poor, and the result of the increase in the surplus of small and medium-sized silver was to make the middle and lower class people bear more small silver.

Zhu Yunying became more serious, and said, "The Ministry of Officials and the three jurisprudence departments need to pay attention to these matters. The Ministry of Households has collected all the receivables, so don't give those cunning people an opportunity. , tax resistance must be severely suppressed, and there will be no mercy."

This also scared many people, because in some people's eyes, paying taxes is the government's business.For tax resistance matters, it is enough for government servants, officials, and food chiefs to come forward. If you need to use the generals of the guards, that is not a rebellion!

Zhu Yunying's words also made everyone look at each other in blank dismay, feeling that Emperor Yingshi was serious, and it could even be said that Emperor Yingshi seemed a little furious now, and the pressure came up instantly.

At this time, Ru Yu also hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, if the guards are dispatched, it will easily stir up civil uprisings."

Ru Xun's words also expressed some people's worries. If the army is deployed, such a violent institution will become a reliance in the eyes of some people, which will make them more lawless and do whatever they want.

Zhu Yunying smiled and said, "It depends on whether my three legal divisions are not doing their job well, and whether my household department can be loyal to their duties. My Jinyiwei and Dongchang shouldn't be doing nothing."

This time, the pressure from more people has increased, because if this matter is not handled well, it may stir up civil uprisings.Or if they failed to satisfy the emperor, there might be another bloodbath in the court, and Dongchang and Jinyiwei might rise again!

(End of this chapter)