Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 440 Zhu Gang rode out of Shanxi to visit government officials and investigate the political situation

The warm autumn sun lazily shines on the bustling streets, and the crowds are bustling and lively.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, a wealthy, short and fat businessman saw King Jin Zhu Gang appear.

He hurriedly bowed to Zhu Gang with a big smile on his face.

It was as if he wanted to use all his strength of respect.

The short and fat businessman bowed and said, "Your Highness, this is a brilliant idea. It really touches the hearts of ordinary people like us who run small businesses.

Your Highness, you don't know that in the past, when the common people paid taxes, it was no different from walking blindly in the dark.

I had no idea what was going on. I felt completely confused.

Every time I go to pay taxes, I feel trembling with fear.

I’m afraid that I might accidentally pay too much money, which would be a waste of money and I would feel sad!
Either they pay less, or they are afraid of getting into trouble with the government.

After all this time, I couldn't sleep well at night.

I turned over and over again, with all the account numbers in my mind.

The more I think about it, the more worried I get. It's really tormenting me."

A tall businessman nearby heard this and nodded in agreement.

His face was full of emotion, and he took over the conversation and said, "Yes, Your Highness is right.

We do business and all we want is stability.

Being able to do business honestly and clearly is better than anything else.

Your Highness is so considerate of us and puts himself in our shoes to consider our difficulties.

If everyone still doesn't cooperate, we will be considered fools who don't know what is good for us.

Your Highness, please rest assured. We will definitely follow these new regulations and do business well in the future.

Let's work together to boost the business of Ming Dynasty and make our lives more prosperous."

The tall businessman smiled bitterly, sighed slightly, and continued, "Take my silk shop for example, I always worried about taxes.

I have to think twice every time before purchasing goods, and I dare not buy too much.

I kept thinking in my mind: What if after paying the tax, I not only don't make any money, but also suffer a loss? That would be a huge loss.

Now that I have your new rules, Your Highness, I feel more at ease.

I, the common people, must loosen up and import more high-quality silks.

If we can develop the business well, maybe we can open a few branches in the future."

Everyone heard a chorus of approval, and the voices gathered together and soared into the sky, as if expressing their infinite expectations for this new policy.

Zhu Gang looked at the scene in front of him and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

He clasped his hands together and raised them high
After bowing to everyone, Zhu Gang said in a loud and enthusiastic voice: "I am very pleased that you all understand the great principles.

This commercial tax issue is no small matter!

That concerns the lifeblood of our Ming Dynasty, the local development and the lives of the people, and we cannot afford to be careless in the slightest.

I believe that as long as we work together, the business of the Ming Dynasty will prosper.

By then, the streets and alleys will be lined with shops and a wide variety of goods.

The people will be able to live and work in peace and contentment, and the world will surely become more prosperous!"

While everyone was immersed in this cheerful atmosphere, Zhu Gang knew in his heart that the adjustment of commercial taxes had just begun to take shape, and the allocation of funds was a thorny problem that would require a lot of thought.

This is a matter of great importance, as it concerns the local development and the lives of the people, and we cannot afford to be careless in the slightest.

Zhu Gang frowned slightly, looked into the distance, and wondered in his heart, how should he properly arrange the allocation of funds in the next step?

After a while, Zhu Gang made up his mind and acted immediately, ordering his attendant Wang Chengyi to prepare a carriage. He then personally took a group of attendants and rode in a carriage along the official road to various government offices to communicate and coordinate the matter.

The convoy galloped along the way, the horses' hooves raised clouds of dust and left a long trail on the official road.

Whenever they arrived at a government office, the local officials had received the news early on, and the entrance to the government office would be filled with people early on.

Everyone was dressed in official uniform and lined up in neat rows.

The official uniforms were of different colors and looked quite solemn under the sunlight.

The officials straightened their backs, eagerly awaiting the arrival of His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin.

They didn't dare to blink, for fear of missing the opportunity to welcome him.

When they saw Zhu Gang's motorcade approaching from afar with the sound of horse hooves, the officials hurried forward to greet them.

For a moment, the sounds of horse hooves and greetings were intertwined.

It was as if a different kind of music was being played, and it was extremely lively.

Zhu Gang was escorted into the meeting room by the crowd. After everyone took their seats, Zhu Gang said sincerely, "Officials, I have brought you all together today to discuss the allocation of this money."

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As he spoke, he frowned slightly and looked serious.

Zhu Gang then slowly scanned everyone's faces, "This matter concerns the development of the region and the lives of the people. I don't need to say much about its importance, and everyone knows it.

We need to formulate more targeted funding allocation plans based on the actual conditions in various places.

This money must be spent where it is needed most, ensuring that the funds are truly put to good use and play the greatest role.

We can't mess around and let the people suffer!

We are all doing this for the people here, and for the Ming Dynasty to become better and better.

This matter still depends on your concerted efforts to get it done together."

Upon hearing this, officials from all over the country who were present stood up one after another.

Everyone bowed in unison and said, "Your Highness has a far-sighted vision. We will actively cooperate with your work without any hesitation.

Your Highness is wholeheartedly devoted to the people. We all admire your broad mind.

I will do my best to live up to your trust."

At this moment, Daotong, the magistrate of Panyu County of Guangzhou Prefecture, who was specially invited by Zhu Gang to listen to the lecture, also stood up.

He first straightened his official uniform and said with a serious face: "Yes! For the sake of our Ming Dynasty and the people, we must all work together.

During my time in Panyu, I know very well how difficult life is for the common people. "

Having said this, he sighed slightly, his face full of worry.

"Life was very tight back then, and it was not uncommon for people to be short of food and clothing.

Sometimes when I went to patrol the countryside, I saw the children were so hungry that their faces were pale and their bodies were thin. I felt so sad.

If this money is allocated properly, it can do a lot of practical things for the people!
I will do my best to cooperate with Your Highness to get this done, and I will never slack off in the slightest."

Chen Wensu, the older prefect of Huai'an, also nodded in agreement.

"Master Dao is absolutely right. As officials, we should work for the welfare of the people.

If this money is allocated well, we can build roads and bridges, establish schools, and do many good things.

It’s just that the situation in each place is different, so we need to plan carefully.”

At this time, the young Chongming County Magistrate Kuang Zhong stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Zhu Gang and said, "Your Highness, I think we can first ask all places to report their actual needs.

By summarizing and weighing the pros and cons, we may be able to formulate a more appropriate plan. "

Zhu Gang was deeply moved when he saw the wise officials working together.

(End of this chapter)