Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 513: The problem can be solved by getting rid of Ouyang Lun (Subscribe please!!)
"Understood!"

Officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Tax Inspection Department shouted in unison.

"Now that you understand, let's get started!"

"Officials all receive year-end bonuses, and so do you. This year-end bonus is very important. If you do a good job, I don't mind doubling your year-end bonus!"

Ouyang Lun said loudly.

When they heard that "the year-end bonus will be doubled", the scene became boiling and officials from the two yamen immediately got busy.

Soon, only Guo Zi and Mao Youde were left by Ouyang Lun's side.

"Master, I have also heard about the Ministry of Revenue. This year is particularly difficult. But according to your plan, there is tax exemption and tax refund, and the year-end bonus is doubled. This is extremely difficult!"

Mao Youde sighed.

"Master Mao, you don't understand, right? Our Prince Consort regards money as dirt. He doesn't care about money at all. What he cares about is the people of Ming Dynasty!" Guo Zi said with admiration: "The Prince Consort just said that this is also to reassure the people. Only when the people are stable will they cooperate with the court's policies!"

"The tax collection work will then go smoothly."

Mao Youde nodded, "This tax reform is indeed beneficial to the people, but the prince consort wants to increase taxes on those wealthy businessmen, gentry and others, which is probably very difficult!"

Mao Youde himself came from a wealthy merchant family, and he knew very well that wealthy merchants would definitely not be willing to have the imperial court increase taxes on them.

Hearing this, Ouyang Lun looked at Mao Youde, "It suddenly occurred to me that you, Mao Youde, are a wealthy businessman. Please continue to tell me what you think."

Seeing Ouyang Lun asking, Mao Youde became a little nervous, but at this moment he also knew very well that this was his chance!
"Master, although my family is also a wealthy businessman, whether it is me, my brother, or the entire Mao family, we will definitely follow your lead. We will do whatever you ask us to do! No matter how much tax you ask us to pay, we will definitely pay it in full as soon as possible and will never default!"

Mao Youde immediately said loudly.

"I believe this, but what I want to hear is your analysis from the perspective of a rich person and your opinion on this tax reform!" Looking at Mao Youde's nervous expression, Ouyang Lun couldn't help but smile.

"Yes, yes." Mao Youde nodded, then lowered his head to think for a while, then raised his head and said: "In reply to the Prince Consort's words, as a wealthy businessman, he certainly does not want the court to increase taxes. Not only do they not want to, but they will also find ways to exempt taxes or not pay taxes!"

"The Ming Dynasty has a rule that any scholar with a degree of honor can be exempted from taxes on farms and shops, so many wealthy businessmen will register family assets under the names of family members with a degree of honor, so that they can reasonably avoid taxes!"

"In addition, wealthy businessmen would rather spend their money to build relationships so as to avoid paying taxes!"

Ouyang Lun nodded. "As expected of a wealthy businessman, he knows exactly how to evade taxes!"

"Ahem, these are just skills that we businessmen have learned since childhood." Mao Youde was a little proud when he heard Ouyang Lun's praise, but then he said awkwardly: "But since our Mao family followed you, the Prince Consort, we have always paid the amount of taxes that should be paid, and even paid more most of the time! There is absolutely no tax evasion! ”

"I didn't say you were evading taxes, so don't be nervous." Ouyang Lun comforted her and then began to think.

Guo Zi was also quite surprised when he heard this, and said, "I have long heard that you wealthy businessmen are good at tax evasion. Today, after listening to what Mr. Mao said, I really saw it."

"Master Guo, please forgive me for making fun of you. There are many ways for businessmen to evade taxes, and I can't list them all in a short time!" Mao Youde said helplessly: "But if we don't solve these problems or come up with solutions, I'm afraid our tax reform this time will be in big trouble!"

"They are just businessmen, how big of a trouble can it be? If these wealthy businessmen do not comply with the new tax reform rules, they will definitely suffer the consequences!" Guo Zi said in a deep voice.

Ouyang Lun waved his hand and said, "Don't be careless. What Mao Youde said is correct. Now that we know about these problems, we must prepare in advance and not fight an unprepared battle. Maybe we can talk to them first, so that everyone can save face."

Hearing this, Guo Zi immediately said in dissatisfaction: "My Lord, you are too kind. The merchants in the Ming Dynasty have made a lot of money in recent years, and most of them benefited from the new policies you implemented. Now they want to find a way to undermine you, but you just talk to them?"

"That's too weak."

Mao Youde was also a little surprised. He didn't expect Ouyang Lun to be so soft this time.

In response to Mao Youde and Guo Zi's doubts, Ouyang Lun simply said, "If we talk about it, there are still merchants who don't comply with the new tax law of the Ming Dynasty. Their homes will be raided and all their assets will be confiscated."

Um! ! ? ?

After hearing what Ouyang Lun said, Mao Youde and Guo Zi, who originally wanted to persuade Ouyang Lun to be tougher, were stunned.

what's the situation? !

Search your home?

Confiscation of property?

I rely on!

This is not just not tough enough, this is clearly brutal!

Moreover, it is the kind of brutality that uses courtesy before force, the kind that makes it impossible for you to protest for injustice.

Originally, they thought that Ouyang Lun was too soft, but they didn't expect that the two of them were the ones who were actually soft.

"What do you two think of my idea?"

Ouyang Lun asked with a smile.

"Good, good, good! Your Majesty, this is so kind!"

"What the Prince Consort said is the golden rule!"

Guo Zi and Mao Youde nodded repeatedly, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

"Okay, since you two feel there is no problem, let's decide on this. You two will be mainly responsible for matters in this regard." Ouyang Lun nodded and instructed.

"Yes, please rest assured, my Lord!"

Guo Zi and Mao Youde nodded heavily.

"Master, I have another question. Currently, many officials are gathered under the Huaixi Party. How should we deal with these officials?" Guo Zi asked again.

"It doesn't matter what party affiliation is. We only look at personal performance. Those with good performance should have their year-end bonus increased! As for those who are just sitting there doing nothing, we should be very polite! For minor offenses, we should fine them, and for serious offenses, we should arrest those who should be arrested, and have their homes confiscated!"

"Yes!" Guo Zi and Mao Youde nodded heavily. At this moment, they both understood what to do.

And they are still excited at the moment.

From what Ouyang Lun said, it was clear that he was going to confront the Huaixi Party head-on! He was not going to continue to keep a low profile!

You must know that ever since the collective appearance of the Prince Consort Party, they have become a thorn in the side of the Huaixi Dang, and they want to remove them by all means!

The Prince Consort's party has always adopted an evasive strategy.

Now that the new tax reform has begun, the Prince Consort Party is about to show its fangs!
As members of the Prince Consort Party, Guo Zi and Mao Youde knew very well that the time had come for them to vent their anger.

As for why they are not worried about the danger of going against the Huaixi Party, it is because they have the Prince Consort Ouyang Lun. Besides, the Prince Consort's Party is no longer as weak as it was in the past!
"Master, don't worry, I will definitely take care of this for you!"

"Yes, yes, we have long since given up on the Huaixi Party. We must teach them a lesson this time!"

Be it Guo Zi or Mao Youde, neither of them has a good impression of the officials of the Huaixi Party. When the Huaixi Party suppressed the Prince Consort Party before, they had to tolerate it. Now that they finally have a legitimate reason, they naturally will not waste this opportunity!
"Well, I'm naturally confident that you can handle the matter. However, although we have the initiative this time, we must not be careless!"

Ouyang Lun nodded slowly. "Yes."

After accepting the offer, Guo Zi and Mao Youde immediately stepped back and started to get busy.

The end of the year is getting closer day by day.

There is a hint of the New Year atmosphere in every part of the Ming Dynasty.

Many people have ended a year of hard work and started preparing for the New Year.

There were more people on the streets and in teahouses, and everyone gathered in groups of three or five, chatting about various things.

The content of the newspaper became an important topic of discussion among the people.

In a teahouse.

"Have you read yesterday's newspaper?"

"Just about to take a look? What? Is there something big happening?"

"Of course it's a big deal, just look at the front page of the newspaper!"

"Hiss! The front-page headline of this newspaper says that the imperial court is about to carry out tax reforms! What's more, the imperial court is actually going to tax exemptions!!"

"Tax-free? How much?"

"People with an annual income of less than 33 taels of silver will be exempted from all taxes! My God! This can save a lot of silver!"

"If that's the case, then we can have a good year today, and even have a lot left over."

"Isn't it? This is just like the imperial court giving us money!"

"What about the taxes that have already been paid? Wouldn't it be in vain?"

"Don't worry, the court has already taken this into consideration. For those who have already paid taxes, you can apply for a tax refund after the court completes the tax verification. The refund will be returned to you in full at that time."

“That’s great!”

When the news came that the imperial court was going to exempt and refund taxes, the entire teahouse was in an uproar.

Everyone was shocked and surprised. You know, taxation is the foundation of the court. In all dynasties, there have been more tax increases and fewer tax reductions. There have been even fewer tax exemptions. Even if it is tax-free, there is a time limit, such as a few years. It is the first time in history that tax is directly exempted! Not to mention the tax refund!
Ordinary people would not even dare to dream of such a good thing.

"Long live the Ming Dynasty!"

"Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"

"Long live the Prince Consort!"

"Your Highness is such a good official! He always thinks of us ordinary people!"

"We are so lucky to be born at the same time as the Prince Consort."

"Before, some people went to the capital to beat the drum to report the prince consort for corruption and bribery. Those people really have a bad conscience!"

"Yes, those who slander the Prince Consort are all bad people, the kind who give birth to children without an assholes!"

"Your Highness is so considerate of us common people, so what if he is a little greedy?!"

"I think those people are just jealous and think that the Prince Consort is treating them as a source of wealth!"

"In order to exempt us from taxes and refunds, the Prince Consort will probably offend a lot of people this time. We have to be careful. If anyone dares to plot against the Prince Consort, I will go to the capital at my own expense to protect the Prince Consort!"

"Count me in!"

"And I!"

In the teahouse, the people were indignant. Their eyes were full of hope but also vigilance. They were happy that life was getting better and better, but they were also worried that someone would harm Ouyang Lun and force them to return to their old lives.

However, while ordinary people were happy, the atmosphere in a relatively luxurious restaurant box was particularly depressing, which was in sharp contrast to the atmosphere in the teahouse.

boom!
A wealthy businessman who was as fat as a pig slammed the table with his fat hands.

"Is this Ouyang Lun crazy? He exempted almost all ordinary people from taxes, while our tax revenue has at least tripled!!"

"I give all the money I earn in a year to the imperial court. Why?!"

"No, this must not be allowed to happen!"

The fat rich businessman looked around at the other businessmen in the box and asked urgently, "Everyone, we are all in the same boat. We have gathered together today to discuss this matter. Can you also tell us your opinions? What should we do next?"

Faced with the fat rich businessman's questioning, the other businessmen in the box all frowned and remained silent.

After a while, someone finally spoke.

"Mr. Zhou, we are just businessmen. We cannot change the court's policies. We have to pay taxes according to what the court tells us to pay."

"That's right! We are no match for the emperor. We are just ants in front of the imperial court and can be crushed to death easily."

"Hey, the court's tax reform this time is obviously to make us pay more money, so we have no choice but to accept it."

boom!
The fat businessman Zhou Yuanwai slammed the table again, "You are too weak, are we going to be slaughtered like this?! Let the court use our money to support those untouchables outside?!!"

"I have spent so much money over the years and have supported so many officials. Let them all deal with Ouyang Lun. As long as Ouyang Lun is taken away, this matter can be solved!"

"I also know that you have connections with many officials. We can unite together. We can also unite with wealthy businessmen and officials from other places. I don't believe that Ouyang Lun can go against all wealthy businessmen and officials!"

"What do you think?"

When the fat businessman Mr. Zhou finished speaking, the other businessmen in the box looked at each other, and then looked at Mr. Zhou as if they were fools.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the box was a little awkward.

"Hehe, Mr. Zhou, don't you know that several businessmen teamed up to sue Ouyang Lun but failed in the end?" asked a businessman.

"Is there? How come I don't know?" Mr. Zhou was a little confused.

"Mr. Zhou went to a manor in the mountains some time ago, so I guess we just missed it. But it doesn't matter. We will tell you about it!" Then the businessman told the story of Feng Degui and other businessmen who went to the capital to beat the drum to report Ouyang Lun.

"what!"

After hearing this, Mr. Zhou was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground.

"Hundreds of officials signed a joint impeachment petition, merchants beat drums to file a complaint, and even the old Prime Minister Li Shanchang joined forces, but none of them could defeat Ouyang Lun!! This..." Mr. Zhou was so frightened that his face turned pale and his lips trembled.
(End of this chapter)