Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 597: Shanxi pilot exempts Ding tax from the emperor’s arrangement
On the tenth day of September, Taiyuan Prefecture, Shanxi Province.

After receiving the edict, Shanxi Governor Li Bing was speechless for a long time.After a long while, he asked the three staff: "Your Majesty wants to carry out Buddhist reforms, and our temples in Shanxi especially have many monks. What do you think we should do?"

Zhou Shen, an aide, was the first to reply: "There are at least 60 monks in the Ming Dynasty. As for Shanxi, if there are not 4, there must be more than [-].

These monks don't pay taxes, don't pay grain, and don't do corvee labor. They eat like an uncle every day and eat as much as they can.Our Shanxi government officials are in dire straits one by one.

The reform policies formulated by the Holy Spirit are very popular, and it is time to punish them severely. "

Li Bing smiled bitterly and said: "How many people will I offend? I have offended enough people by renovating and occupying the military settlements. If we introduce Buddhist reforms again, I will not be deemed as a governor."

Zhou Shen advised: "Whether or not your governor can continue is decided by the Holy One, so what if I offend these people in Shanxi.

Besides, the Holy Spirit may be eager for you to offend others.

You haven't seen the former chief officials of Shanxi, but they are all harmonious. From the Jin vassal to the powerful, to the gentry, and to the common people, they all praise each other.But what's the use? The Holy Emperor is taunting the Xuanfu Jiedushi every day. "

"But after Dongsheng City was raided by Wala, I submitted three memorials, asking the Holy One to punish me. But every time there was no reply, neither saying that I would be punished, nor saying that I would not be punished.

I'm afraid that this governor won't last long. If he is destined to be replaced, why would he offend so many people? "

Zhou Shen smiled and said, "For this kind of thing, I have to ask Mr. Wang to take my pulse."

When Li Bing heard this, he looked at Wang Shan expectantly.This great immortal was just like Xu Shu entering Cao Ying. He usually kept silent and just immersed himself in doing things.But no one dared to look down upon him. The last time Shu Liang was sent to Shanxi by the emperor on official business, even the Dongchang admiral and eunuch whom everyone feared would respectfully call him sir when he saw Wang Shan.

Of course, others would not be so arrogant as to think that they were more powerful than Shu Liang.

When Wang Shan's name was called, he could only smile faintly and said: "Don't think so much, Dong Weng. When Dongsheng City was attacked by Wala, you can't be entirely blamed. Who in a normal person can predict that Huo'er Huda suddenly went crazy? It's normal and he is provoking the imperial court regardless of the consequences.

Now that his head has been imprisoned in Jingguan, isn't this just looking for a slap in the face and begging for mercy?

As for the Holy Spirit not replying to your memorial, it may be because he feels that your attitude is not sincere enough. "

Li Bing asked curiously: "Then what does it mean to be sincere? I think my confession is sincere enough."

Wang Shan smiled and said: "I think you should focus on criticizing the various bad policies of Xuande, Zhengtong and Sanyang and their party members in Shanxi.

For example, the treasuries of Datong and Xuanfu were emptied by moths; for example, the Shanxi Guards collapsed and the defense line was ineffective; for example, the Xuanfu Jiedushi was raised.

The Holy Spirit still wants to use you, but you have never had a firm and clear political stance. You have made it difficult for the Holy Spirit, so he didn't reply at all.

Loyalty is not absolute, it is absolute disloyalty.

You are either loyal to Xuanmiao, to King Yi, to the Crown Prince, or to the Holy One. In short, you must let the Holy One understand who you are loyal to. "

Li Bing replied: "I am loyal to the Ming Dynasty and to the imperial court."

Wang Shan nodded: "That's right. If you have anything to do, just send an official document to the court. If you write a memorial to the emperor, of course he won't reply."

Li Bing finally understood what the emperor meant and continued to talk about government affairs: "In addition to carrying out Buddhist reforms, the imperial court also asked Shanxi to trial tax reform and exempt Shanxi people from the Ding tax.

Will the poll tax be completely eliminated in the future?This reform is too powerful. "

Zhou Shen almost became a fan of today's emperor, and continued to praise: "Many people sell, abandon, or even drown their children after giving birth. Isn't it just because they have to pay an extra head tax after giving birth to a child?

Originally, the burden on the people was heavy. There were a lot of taxes on this and that. After giving birth to children who could not afford to support them, especially girls, the kind-hearted parents threw them into the wilderness and drowned them out of cruelty.

Anyway, I think today is the reincarnation of a saint, and benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith are all qualities of a superior scholar. "

When Wang Shan heard this, he took a deep look at Zhou Shen. This guy has a really high level of ideological awareness and has a great future.

Zhou Shen added: "Except for the newly established provinces, only our Shanxi is a pilot for tax reform. This is the Holy Father's care for our Shanxi, and it is to quickly restore the population of Shanxi, which has been in war for a long time. This can easily happen. For political achievements, Dong Weng must not miss the opportunity."

Li Bing was stunned for a long time, and then he sighed: "Go ahead and give the order to confiscate all Buddhist temple property in Shanxi, from land to gold and silver.

Government-run temples were set up in various prefectures, prefectures and counties, and all religious monks were gathered in the government-run temples. Eighty percent of all proceeds from rituals and ritual meetings were handed over to the government.[-]% of the donations received by the temple are handed over to the government.

Anyone who disobeys the imperial edict will be immediately sent to prison and severely punished. "

Zhou Shen and others happily accepted the order. By eating the wealth of Shanxi Buddhists, the government would be rich. According to the emperor's distribution plan, not only would they be able to reduce the head tax, but these staff would also receive a substantial salary increase.

……

On Yuquan Mountain, the autumn breeze is slightly cool.

In the Hehuan Hall, the room is filled with fragrance.

Lin Xiangyu was kneeling on the soft couch, leaning on the window sill, looking at Yuquan Lake, moaning and singing rhythmically.

Zhu Qiyu clings to the beauty and enjoys the autumn scenery together.

At the moment of deep affection, Qianxue smiled at the side and said: "The slave family doesn't want to displease my husband, but Brother Fang just finished his apprenticeship yesterday, and today Concubine Xuanmiao started to curse, and she cursed a lot. It's so unpleasant to hear, almost cursing our whole family.

Mu Yu asks your husband for instructions on how to deal with this, so that you can tell me clearly. "

Zhu Qiyu asked curiously: "Okay, why did she suddenly start cursing?"

Qianxue replied: "These news are spreading too fast now. After worshiping at noon yesterday, it spread throughout the capital this morning.

Then Zhang Ben and Zhang Qing, the young eunuchs who were serving Concubine Ru, revealed the news to her in order to deliberately anger her.

Concubine Li originally thought that King Yi would always be the emperor Gong Rang and Jianshen would always be the crown prince.

But now, Emperor Gongrang has been deposed as King Yi, and Fang Geer's apprenticeship makes it clear that he will replace Jianshen and become the crown prince.

Even the well-known Crown Prince cannot be protected. Concubine Ru has completely broken her guard. She has no scruples anymore and dares to curse you to strike you like lightning and cut off your descendants. "

Zhu Qiyu nodded: "Okay, then let's make arrangements for her. Order Yang Xun to make a few more lacquerwares, even if it's my filial piety to Concubine Ru.

You also gave away some clothes and toys in a high-profile manner. In addition, Yingtai is surrounded by water. It is too cold in winter, so you must pay attention to keeping Concubine Ru warm.

Bring in more carts of red charcoal, keep the doors and windows closed in winter, and open the stove for burning. You must burn Xiangluan Pavilion warmly so that Concubine Ru can live comfortably.

Within a few days of winter, Concubine Lu would have a headache and be bedridden.Treat her well for two months, and give her a brocade quilt during the Chinese New Year.

The incident was caused by Zhang Ben and Zhang Qing, so it was up to them to send Concubine Ru on her way.

Although I am a son who is not worthy of his father, this time, I have to learn Xuan Miao's decisiveness.

This can finally be regarded as revenge for the mother. When the Queen Mother Zhang died, Concubine Ru killed her mother.

Now I use his method to repay him. Half a year after deposing the emperor, I also sent Concubine Ru underground to reunite with Xuan Temple.

Well, Concubine Ru buried her mother in Xishan with the ceremony of a concubine.Now I will bury the ruthless concubine in Dongshan with the rites of a concubine.

I will treat Concubine Ru the same way Concubine Ru treats my mother. In this case, Concubine Ru should have no reason to blame me for being cruel, right? "

(End of this chapter)