Yu Xin finally figured out what Lao Zhu’s purpose was when he asked him to arrange the measurement of the fields.
The purpose is to reform the tax system.
The previous poll tax was gone, and was replaced by a tax based on the amount of land. This would really cut the flesh and blood of those landlords or wealthy businessmen, and might even cause unrest.
In addition, they all heard that the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion was training troops recently, and Zhu Yuanzhang began to assemble the army. It turned out to be preparations for reform.
In this way, this reform must continue, and bloodshed does not matter.
"Your Majesty, what should we do if we cause turmoil?" Zhan Hui still wanted to persuade.
"We will kill anyone who dares to cause trouble!"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "You just have to follow our orders. If you don't want to do it, just raise it and we will replace it with someone else. Is there any problem?"
"no problem!"
How dare they object.
It can be seen that Zhu Yuanzhang is determined to change, and if he objects again, he will really change him.
Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "Within three days, we will see the regulations. If we don't, you can go home and farm on your own initiative!"
After finishing speaking, he threw down the plan, turned around and walked out of Wenhua Pavilion.
Watching Zhu Yuanzhang go away, the Wenhua Pavilion was quiet for a while, and it was Yu Xin who said first: "What do you think?"
"In addition to changing it as ordered, what else can I do?"
Zou Jin looked at the plan and said: "This reform plan is very well written. Your Majesty has thought it through. It means that it must be changed. If we change it, we will go against the will and may be imprisoned."
Zhan Hui said helplessly: "When there is rebellion and war, it actually has nothing to do with us. We don't need to fight. Let's change it first! But after the change, we will also have to pay more taxes."
News of the tax reform quickly spread from the cabinet.
In the court, both civil servants and generals were shocked when they heard the news. They never thought that Lao Zhu could do so cruelly.
Not long after returning to Jinshen Palace, several ministers came to advise and ask Zhu Yuanzhang to take back the order.
If the reform continues, the interests of the ministers in the DPRK will be damaged first. Official salaries are not enough, and taxes will be increased. How will they survive in the future?
Zhu Yuanzhang held military power and was tough-minded. He would not listen to their advice. He would throw people out and let the Jin Yi guards guard them outside. If anyone wanted to come in, he would be taken back and imprisoned for a few days.
The ministers who advised him did not dare to commit suicide, but people in the court were panicked.
"You want to stop us from reforming? Humph!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily.
No matter who comes, they can't stop it.
After calming down for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "My dear grandson, he hasn't come to see us much these days. Is there any news from Yan Guan to you?"
Jiang Wei agreed to help conceal it, but of course he would not say it directly. He said: "The little emperor has been very good recently. He understands your majesty's hard work, so he doesn't come here often. Your majesty has a lot to do in reform now. The little emperor is very considerate. !”
"My dear grandson is still considerate!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said happily: "When we finish everything we should do, my dear grandson will take over all this in the future, which will save a lot of trouble."
His words seemed unintentional.
But after Jiang Wei heard this, his mind suddenly became active, and it turned out to be exactly what he thought.
There is a possibility that the young emperor's grandson will take over the throne!
Jiang Wei just listened and didn't say anything.
There are some words that he cannot say.
——
Zhu Xuan is now either writing a book or going to school.
The little life was very pleasant.
After he finished writing the book, he asked Hou Xian to copy it again. After finishing the book, he took it to Zhu Song for printing.
There are no newspapers yet, so Zhu Xuan wants to use "Dragon Babu" to make the bookstore famous, and then set up a publishing house to print books and newspapers for himself.
At that time, the novels can be serialized in newspapers.
The money for a novel can be earned in two installments. After the serialization is completed, the full book will be earned again.
Three days later, Zhu Xuan finished writing the third volume of the book and brought it to Zhu Song in the main hall.
"Xiao Yunxuan, good news!"
As soon as Zhu Song came back, he said excitedly: "All our books, including the printed ones, were sold out yesterday. When we closed yesterday, a large group of people rushed outside our bookstore to buy them."
During these three days, Zhu Song took leave and arranged to sell books outside.
It took them two days to deliver the first batch of books. However, on the third day, yesterday, the books finally came into play. As soon as the door of the bookstore opened, a group of Imperial College students rushed to buy them.
In addition to the people from the Imperial College, there were also a group of people in the city who liked reading storybooks and blocked the door of the bookstore.
After less than a morning, apart from the serious books, not even a story book could be found in the bookstore. They were all sold out.
When Zhu Song saw how much money he was making, he immediately went to Zhang Wu to print it, and 20,000 copies of the two volumes were printed.
Zhu Xuan was not surprised by this result.
If it's not popular, I'm sorry to Master Jin.
"Uncle Twenty, I'll leave the bookstore to you."
“But we must remember that the taxes that should be paid must be paid, and we cannot miss it.”
"If tax evasion is discovered and reported to Grandpa Huang, it will be very troublesome."
Zhu Xuan has received the news that Lao Zhu has started tax reform.
The next step is to make drastic changes. If you dare to evade taxes at this juncture, the consequences will be quite serious.
Zhu Song nodded and said: "I understand how to do it. You also have to hurry up when it comes to writing books."
"This is volume three!"
Zhu Xuan took out the prepared manuscript.
Zhu Song took it over in surprise. He didn't expect his nephew's coding speed to be so fast. It only took three days to write a volume. He had to read the manuscript himself before taking it out to Zhang Wu for printing.
"Uncle Twenty, little brother."
Zhu Yunxi came over and said: "You must not let Grandpa Huang know, and you must not let Zhu Yunwen know."
They understand.
If Zhu Yunwen knew about it, he would definitely make a snitch.
"Don't worry, it won't be!"
Zhu Song said confidently: "When we make a lot of money, we will take Yunxi to the Qinhuai River to play."
Zhu Yunxi didn't know what fun things there were in the Qinhuai River. He quickly waved his hands and said: "I'd better forget it. Uncle Twenty must not take my younger brother there, otherwise Grandpa Huang will definitely not let you go."
"Uncle Twenty, Second Brother, what are you talking about?"
Zhu Xuan is just right and shows his innocence.
Zhu Song coughed lightly and said, "It's nothing. Children don't need to know too much."
"All right!"
Zhu Xuan said obediently.
Next, they took Zhu Xuan's manuscript and shared it with each other.
Even in class, I have no intention.
"Second Emperor's grandson, how are you doing with your endorsement?"
Qitai suddenly asked.
Zhu Yunxi quickly put the manuscript away: "It's almost done."
Qi Tai couldn't see their little tricks, but he didn't expose them, and said: "Then the second emperor and grandson will recite it to me."
Zhu Yunxi: "..."
He was preoccupied with reading the novel, and he didn't memorize anything just now.
When Zhu Song saw this, he quickly put the manuscript away. If Mr. Qi found out and stabbed Lao Zhu, the matter would be exposed. He can't let Lao Zhu know now.
