Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 271 The Prince's Ambition

The matter of Ma Wensheng did not make Zhu Houzhao depressed for too long, because there was no need for it. Ma Wensheng was already 79 years old, and the old guy had already become a fine man.There is no good way to deal with such an old guy Zhu Houzhao, but he can't do it for a few years, and it seems that he has to find new people for him.

At the same time, Zhu Houzhao also realized one thing, that is, the civil servants are still very afraid of himself as the prince.

Of course, what I am afraid of is not what the prince does, but that the prince stretches his hands too far.

Zhu Houzhao was also a little hesitant about this matter. He really held too many things, and this was his father. If it were another emperor, he probably wouldn't be able to do it.Although my father is the emperor himself, it doesn't mean that my father is willing to hand over power now. You are a young prince, why are you so anxious?
In fact, Zhu Houzhao was in a hurry, but he couldn't explain to others why he was in a hurry, so he could only hide it in his heart.

Things in the court are very stable. If there is anything to worry about, it is about the northern border. Wang Shouren took people to the northern border, but no news came back. This is very worrying.But Zhu Houzhao was not too worried. He had confidence in Wang Shouren, and he also had confidence in the Black Dragon Army. He believed in Wang Shouren's strength.

"His Royal Highness, Liu Qi is here!" Liu Jin came to Zhu Houzhao's side, bowed and said, and then stood aside quietly waiting for His Royal Highness' reply.

Zhu Houzhao was taken aback, Liu Qi is here?Although Zhu Houzhao also wanted to avoid suspicion, it was useless. Everyone in the government and the public knew that Liu Qi belonged to him.After pondering for a moment, Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then said: "Then let him in!" After saying this, Zhu Houzhao turned back to his chair and sat down, quietly waiting for Liu Qi's arrival.

Soon Liu Qi walked in under the guidance of the little eunuch. After seeing Zhu Houzhao, Liu Qi lay down on the ground and saluted Zhu Houzhao.

You must know that Liu Qi is the servant of the household department now, and it is certain that he will salute when he sees Zhu Houzhao. After all, Zhu Houzhao is the prince, but it is not necessary to perform such a grand ceremony.But Zhu Houzhao didn't move. Seeing Liu Qi finish the salute, Zhu Houzhao said: "Okay, get up!" After speaking, he said to Liu Jin: "Go and bring Liu Qing a stool!"

Naturally, Liu Jin moved the stool over quickly, and Liu Qi smiled and cupped his hands at Liu Jin: "Thank you, servant Liu!"

Looking at the appearance of the two people, Zhu Houzhao sighed helplessly. It really is the bastard looking at mung beans, who is looking for who.

When Liu Qi sat down, Zhu Houzhao said: "Is the journey going smoothly? I can't help you come all the way. The court affairs are urgent and we can't delay any longer.

Liu Qi hurriedly bowed and said, "For Daming, for His Majesty, and for His Royal Highness, Chen is willing to be ashamed."

Zhu Houzhao nodded. There is no need to say such hypocritical polite words. All civil servants and military generals in the court will say it, but only God knows how many people think so.Glancing at Liu Qi, Zhu Houzhao waved his hands: "Sit down and talk, why are you still standing up?" Zhu Houzhao asked again, "Have you heard about it?"

"Go back to His Royal Highness, I heard about it." Liu Qi said quickly, with no expression on his face, but crying in his heart.

Originally, I thought that this time I was promoted, it would be a great success, but I didn't expect that the tax department would not be so easy to manage.But Liu Qi also wanted to understand, His Royal Highness is doing this by himself, can you still pick and choose from His Highness?If you are told to do it, you will do it, there is no room for negotiation.

"It's just that I didn't know the details inadvertently, and I'm afraid that I didn't grasp it properly and missed a big deal. I'm here today to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Liu Qi said respectfully.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, what to ask yourself, you can't say too much, this is to ask yourself, His Royal Highness, what do you want to do, what do you want me to do, then I will do what you want.

"The tax department is in charge of the Zhuangtian tax. Since it is in charge of the Zhuangtian tax, it is natural to know how much Zhuangtian there is. You can start with clearing the Zhuangtian." Zhu Houzhao did not hesitate at all. This is not the time to pretend. Zhu Houzhao said directly: "Everything Where there are nobles and vassal kings and clans, tax bureaus are all set up to count Zhuangtian and collect Zhuangtian taxes."

Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Liu Qi was taken aback for a moment, all the places with honorable relatives and clans?Is this range a bit large?
The Ming Dynasty has been established for more than 100 years, and the feudal kings and clans have been entrusted everywhere. If they are spread out in this way, the whole country will have them, except for a few poor border areas, basically all of them will be occupied.

"The structure is simple. The Taxation Department has thirteen provinces and branches, and the branches have sub-divisions in various provinces. All the princes, clans, nobles and relatives must be established." Zhu Houzhao continued: "This way It can be done, this is the honor and relatives asking to pay the farmland tax, it must not be postponed in vain, otherwise not only the father will not spare you, but also the Palace will not spare you."

Once again, Liu Qi smelled something unusual, the thirteenth division, that is, the thirteen provinces have a taxation department, and His Royal Highness really wants to set up a taxation department all over the world.

"My Palace will assign five thousand black dragon troops to you as tax guards. Anyone who violently resists taxes or refuses to pay taxes can dispatch tax guards." Zhu Houzhao didn't say anything, but looked at Liu Qi.

Liu Qi felt a cold war in his heart, and hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes, Your Royal Highness, I understand."

"In addition, regarding the accountant, I will allocate some to you. You have to set up the shelf of the tax department a year ago, understand?" Zhu Hou looked at Liu Qi and said.

Of course Liu Qi knew it in his heart, but he also understood that His Royal Highness definitely didn't want to collect the Zhuangtian tax, because the Zhuangtian tax didn't require such a big effort, it was like spreading tax bureaus all over the country.Dispatch five thousand black dragon troops to himself, this is to use the army to urge them to pay, and Liu Qi doesn't think that these troops are prepared for honorable relatives or clan vassals.

Of the 5000 Black Dragon Army, [-] must be left in the capital, after all, the capital has the most nobles and relatives.

The remaining [-] black dragon troops will be scattered among the thirteen provinces. There are not many people in one province, but the main function of these people is to deter them!

"I understand!" Liu Qi bowed again and replied: "After I go back, I will arrange for people to do it immediately. I will definitely set up the tax department's airs before the end of the year, and I will definitely not delay the work of His Royal Highness."

(End of this chapter)