Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 275: The First Action of the Taxation Commissioner

Li Xiaogong's face was flushed, his eyes were bright, he walked with a breeze, and he greeted everyone with a smile.

He is happy.

The Ministry of War estimates that it will have an income of tens of millions, which will belong to the ministry and will not be included in the national treasury.

This disposable money is actually kept in the account of the Ministry of War, and no one else can interfere.

"Your Highness."

Li Xiaogong said with a smile: "The fourth batch of weapons has been shipped, this time it is 50,000 sets."

"Probably several million more came in."

After he finished speaking, he took a sip of tea. After a while, the fragrance lingered in his mouth and he couldn't hide his happy smile.

"Is uncle happy now?"

Li Chengqian chuckled: "This is not what uncle likes."

"Ok?"

Li Xiaogong was surprised and asked, "Your Highness, what you mean is... there is a bigger deal?"

"I have ordered the mobilization of a team dedicated to real estate exploration."

Li Chengqian said calmly: "Prepare to go to Japan for exploration."

"Your Highness, do you think there are good things on the island of Dongying?"

Li Xiaogong asked curiously.

"That's not so clear." Li Chengqian said casually, "I would rather waste manpower and material resources than miss it."

"What if there is?"

Li Xiaogong's eyes turned slightly, and he said, "Your Highness, can the Ministry of War intervene in this matter?"

Seeing the prince's doubts, he could only say, "Your Highness just said that it's just a waste of manpower and financial resources. What if we can get some benefits?"

"I've learned that money in an account is always dead money."

“It’s only money if you use it.”

Li Chengqian didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Your Ministry of War still knows how to be self-reliant."

"This is good. We don't have to rely on the court for money all the time. We can increase our income on our own."

"However, the Ministry of War can do this, but there is one thing that my uncle also promised me."

Li Xiaogong said sternly, "Your Highness, please speak."

“Let’s get the civilian forces involved as well.”

Li Chengqian said: "Mobilizing civilian forces to find more resources will only benefit the Tang Dynasty."

"The Ministry of War can provide escort for this..."

He must get the Iwami Silver Mine on the island of Toyo.

The storage of Iwami Silver Mine is too huge.

If the Tang Dynasty swallowed it, the country's wealth would suddenly increase.

Of course, he also wanted to use this discovery to let the people of the Tang Dynasty and even the imperial court see that there are countless resources on the land and ocean outside the Tang Dynasty.

As long as it's profitable.

Without the court's deliberate instigation, the spontaneous actions of the people could make the maritime industry flourish and extend the reach of the Tang Dynasty.

At present, the development of the grassland has made people in the north live a life of luxury.

The exploration and discovery of the Northeast Plain and its mineral resources attracted all the major families in the world to flock there like cats smelling fish.

It greatly provides progress in the development and operation of Northeast China.

The promotion led by the imperial court is far less effective than the spontaneous action of the people voting with their feet.

If the Northeast did not have those things, no matter how many policies the imperial court gave, the people would not see the benefits and would remain unmoved.

To put it bluntly, there is no attraction and no benefit to be gained.

Who would do this if they invest real money but get no return?

This is a perfect opportunity for Iwami Ginzan on the island of Toyo.

If operated well, it can allow Datang's vision and perspective to adjust 180 degrees.

Especially the military, let him get involved.

No matter when, the army is there to provide a backup for anything.

If they don't do it, many things will not be guaranteed.

"That's no problem."

Li Xiaogong said: "The Ministry of War can guarantee it."

"Of course, the Northeast Military Governor's Office is under the control of King Qi. I believe he will not ignore it."

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "That's it."

"The Ministry of War will organize a team on its own."

"You need to inform His Majesty about this."

Li Xiaogong said, "I understand."

At this time, Di Renjie came over quickly and reported: "Your Highness, the tax commissioner has taken action."

Hear the words.

Li Chengqian smiled faintly, and Li Xiaogong's expression tensed.

He was a little afraid of the Commissioner of Taxation, a fifth-rank official.

The main reason is that the Tax Commissioner has been too popular recently.

The tax commissioners in every state across the country are completely independent of the local government system.

Thousands of people were recruited from the army to form a force of nearly 30,000 tax collectors, spread across the country.

Such power, controlled by a fifth-rank official, was unprecedented and shocked the world.

Especially the two of the three fires Xu Jingzong called out last year,
The fire will start from the temples and Taoist temples.

After more than a year of preparation, the fire is finally about to start after the tax collectors are formed.

He didn't even know how outrageous the fire would be.

"It's going to be a good show."

Li Chengqian said this casually.

……

Zhongnan Mountain.

The Qinling Mountains have always been a place for spiritual practice.

Many Taoist temples were built here to spread Buddhism.

Xu Jingzong stood in front of the mountain gate of Huang'en Temple, looking at the magnificent temple built on the mountain with a look of sarcasm in his eyes.

Such a magnificent building was built between the mountains and forests. I don't know how much manpower, financial resources and material resources were spent to build it.

"It's just a temple, but it's built so grand and solemn."

"It's so rich."

There were pilgrims coming down the mountain continuously, and luxury cars and BMWs were stopping at the foot of the mountain. Then, the pilgrims who seemed to have important backgrounds and positions were heading upwards.

Xu Jingzong's large group of people was very eye-catching, and people passing by looked at them sideways.

"Si Lang, everyone is in position."

The subordinate said: "All the intersections should be guarded by people." "Okay."

"I will go to the Huang'en Temple today to see if he has the Buddha's blessing."

Xu Jingzong walked up the mountain.

As soon as they arrived, they were discovered by Huang'en Temple.

The presiding monk, Fashan, was sliding his rosary beads, beating the wooden fish, muttering to himself, and looking very calm.

"Master, the tax commissioner is coming with great force, so we should be careful."

A great monk said.

"Be calm and don't be impatient."

Fashan said calmly, "Those who come here are believers, why should we be careful?"

He had received news from Chang'an before and had already made preparations.

Taxation Commissioner?

He is from an important Buddhist place, how could he be afraid?
"Buddha bless you."

"Amitabha."

But Fashan soon lost his composure. The monks below reported that the tax commissioner did not come to find them at all, but went straight to the warehouse.

Monk Fashan couldn't sit still. He didn't expect the tax commissioner to play by his own rules, so he hurried over.

I saw that the warehouse was already guarded.

Ku Si and other monks who were in charge of accounting were all detained.

People from the Tax Department moved out the accounts box by box and sealed them.

Monk Fashan was very anxious, "Stop!"

"Buddhism is a pure place, what are you going to do?"

"stop it now."

"Someone is coming."

the host yelled.

The monk holding a stick came forward aggressively.

Clang!
The tax collectors all drew their swords and even took out their bows and crossbows.

Xu Jingzong didn't even raise his eyelids. Now he knows he's in a hurry?

"May I ask Xu Silang, what do you mean by this?"

Fashan asked, suppressing his anger.

"Oh?"

Xu Jingzong was surprised and asked, "Are you the abbot of this temple?"

"It's the poor monk."

"That's quite interesting. How did my name fall into the ears of the host?"

Xu Jingzong said: "I didn't expect that I would be so well-known."

"Accident, accident."

"I am truly flattered."

Monk Fashan's expression changed, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Xu Silang, what do you mean?"

"what for?"

"It's obvious."

Xu Jingzong said bluntly: "I have issued an ultimatum to your Huang'en Temple, and the Ministry of Rites has also issued a written order."

"We ask you to hand in the account book of Huang'en Temple and clearly state the number of monks in the temple."

"You ignored the ultimatums from the Commissioner of Taxation and the Ministry of Rites."

He sneered, "Then I will have to come and get it myself."

"presumptuous!"

A great monk shouted angrily: "Do you know where this place is?"

"The Emperor Gaozu himself conferred the title of the Imperial Grace Temple. How dare you go wild here? Do you still have the imperial court and Emperor Gaozu in your eyes?"

"Your behavior is disrespectful to Emperor Gaozu."

Huang'en Temple has a great background and has many backers.

The greatest one was Emperor Gaozu.

When the uprising broke out, the monks of Huang'en Temple helped Emperor Gaozu. Later, when Li Yuan came to the throne and became emperor, he rewarded Huang'en Temple.

This is the origin of Huang'en Temple.

It means the emperor's grace.

It also means that the emperor is repaying a favor.

It can be said that the Huang'en Temple, relying on the Emperor Gaozu, has constant incense burning, a far-reaching reputation, and a very transcendent status.

The imperial court generally doesn't care, and local officials will not offend such a behemoth.

"Emperor Gaozu is enshrined in Huang'en Temple. Do you, Xu Silang, intend to offend him?"

Fashan said this.

This is the confidence of Huang'en Temple.

"Finished?"

Xu Jingzong replied indifferently.

Monk Fashan's expression froze, and he asked, "Are you determined to do it on your own?"

"It's not your place to say that."

Xu Jingzong said: "Take them all and take them away."

"You are the first batch in my tax department's prison."

Fashan's expression changed, "Xu Silang, you have to think it through."

"I have thought it through very clearly. You are not worthy of serving Emperor Gaozu."

Seeing a group of ferocious monk soldiers eager to take action, Xu Jingzong couldn't help but ask in a playful way: "Why, do you still want to rebel against the court?"

"If Xu Silang doesn't explain the reason, Huang'en Temple will definitely not agree."

"That's not up to you."

Xu Jingzong drew his sword and said in a deep voice: "Capture them all. Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy."

"A quiet place for Buddhism?"

"I'm going to see if you dare to let it flow like a river of blood and leave corpses everywhere!"

blah blah blah!
The sound of dense footsteps came.

Countless tax collectors armed with swords, guns, bows and crossbows emerged from everywhere.

"You are so violent..."

"Do it."

Xu Jingzong said coldly, he just watched to see if Huang'en Temple dared to resist.

Since he was going to start with Huang'en Temple, he had already made all the preparations.

(End of this chapter)