Speaking of Shibosi, we have to mention Longqing Switch.
The maritime trade of the Ming Dynasty, especially the tribute trade, reached its peak during the Yongle period.
Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty even appointed Xu Chailao, an overseas Chinese from Jinjiang, to govern Luzon's state affairs. However, since Zhu Di's death, the tribute trade shrank and the maritime ban was gradually relaxed, and private trade began to rise.
As a result, Japanese pirates became prevalent in the world during the Jiajing period.
Of course, Japanese pirates are mostly fake and only real, and most of them are private smugglers.
During the period of Mu Zong, Shenzong's father, the Japanese pirates were eliminated, and they decided to open the door and allow private trade.
However, the location is only in Yuegang, Zhangzhou.
Even with this small window, don’t let the Ming Dynasty earn hundreds of millions of taels of silver in the world in the last few decades.
As a result, there are many restrictions.
For example, all merchant ships for foreign trade along the coast must go to Yuegang to go through complicated procedures, load goods out of the port, and enter the port for inspection.
All ships must apply for a "ship certificate" (certificate of registration) and a "shangyin" (also called "wenyin", a business license) before they can go to sea.
Later, the construction and operation of ships going to sea were even controlled. "There is a limit of 44 ships in each of the east and west oceans." Sitting in order to commit Japanese crimes."
Therefore, tax evasion is prevalent, and small traders can only look at it but not eat it.
And if Pukou is opened and a shipping department is established, Jiangnan goods can be sold directly.
There is no middleman to make a profit, so you can make a lot of money.
"Your Majesty, do you intend to open Pukou Pass?"
Yan Chongxin swallowed, in disbelief.
"Why not?"
Zhu Yixi sneered and said: "Because of Yuegang, Zheng Zhilong rose up and roamed the sea. He can be said to be the king of the sea and earned a lot of wealth."
"Today, with Pukou Port as the export port, all the silk, porcelain, etc. from the entire Jiangnan area are sold overseas, without having to go all the way to Yuegang."
"With such a status, who wouldn't be tempted?"
Yan Chongxin said happily: "If Pukou is opened and closed, it will be a great thing for Jiangnan and the imperial court. It will kill two birds with one stone."
Just thinking about tariffs and taxes is enough to make people excited.
"Shibosi is just an introduction."
The emperor was very calm.
After experiencing the new century, he deeply understands that policies have a diversion effect from the beginning. If they cannot retain people, they are useless.
How many development areas have become wastelands, filled with wild wolves.
"Just like I told you, refresh the official system!"
The emperor stared into his eyes with burning eyes and said: "I want you to select elite soldiers, strong generals, and people who are as honest as water to run in Pukou."
"If I have to use a metaphor, those officials should be like the turtles who serve customers in a brothel. They are diligent, serious, and will never speculate."
"Wei Chen understands!" Gritting his teeth, Yan Chongxin nodded heavily.
"No, you don't understand!"
The emperor shook his head and said seriously: "Pukou Port is the area where the New Deal is being tried. I want this place to become the money bag of the imperial court and continuously contribute gold and silver."
Just like the Westernization Movement of the Qing Dynasty, which used feudal ideas to manage enterprises, what could happen?
Therefore, according to his vision, since the New Deal cannot be rolled out nationwide, it will be implemented on a small scale.
Establish a so-called clean and efficient government office.
Moreover, the establishment of the Shibo Division could win over a group of gentry and further consolidate his throne.
After thinking for a long time, Yan Chongxin said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I have never seen those boys before, but the Turtles are familiar with them. I will definitely let them learn well."
Hearing this, Zhu Yixi suddenly wanted to laugh.
In a previous life, a good friend of his once said that his aunt was in the Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, and one day she had nothing to do. She looked through all the cadre information in the county and found that 80% of them had warnings on their bodies.
What makes people angry is that they were all caught for prostitution.
In other words, as long as you don't engage in prostitution, your promotion will be fine.
"That's good!" Zhu Yixi patted his shoulder and encouraged: "Taxation is very important, and there is a long way to go!"
Yan Chongxin had not experienced such an intimate gesture for a long time. His face turned red and he was very excited: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will never let you down!"
"After all, it is a new establishment, so there are bound to be bumps and bumps. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask them directly."
As his experimental field, Zhu Yixi was also quite excited.
Thinking about the old man who spent several circles to build a world-class city, what can this move of his own bring to Ming Dynasty?
How will it be recorded in future generations?
The more he thought about it, the more interesting Zhu Yixi found it.
When time is tight, the experimental area is the best choice.
Thinking about it like this, his thoughts suddenly flooded with thoughts.
After Yan Chongxin left, the emperor was still deep in thought, laughing from time to time, which surprised the eunuchs and almost called the imperial doctor.
By dinner time, the news of Pukou's opening and closing and the establishment of the Shipping Department had spread throughout Nanjing.
People talked a lot, and the officials were dejected and said it was unacceptable. The most common reason was to corrupt Nanjing's simple customs and feng shui.
The emperor almost laughed out of anger.
Simply leave it in the middle without sending it out to avoid nausea.
The cabinet also knew what the emperor meant, and the memorial submitted next was quite factual.
For example, the King of Tang in Fuzhou has canceled the title of Supervisor and is on his way to Nanjing.
At the same time, Zheng also showed his surrender and sent his eldest son Zheng Sen to pay tribute.
"Follow the established regulations!"
The emperor replied: "The Ministry of Household Affairs will allocate money and food to build a palace for the king of Tang."
What comes next is the taxation matters in the Jiangnan region.
As mentioned before, the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River has always had a tradition of owing taxes. In addition to three wages, there are also many people who owe taxes on grain taxes.
Tax arrears are not tax evasion, and the two cannot be confused.
For example, a tax payment of 10,000 dan is actually only 5,000 dan, or even 3,000 dan. They find various reasons to default on it and pay it back in two years.
The local officials even acted as collaborators and deceived the court.
And the reason why these gentry dare to openly owe taxes and delay taxes is because they are waiting for the world's amnesty.
Historically, whenever there was a happy event, the emperor would show mercy and issue a general amnesty, and then the gentry would take the opportunity to forgive the arrears of taxes.
Tax evasion through amnesty involves the collective interests of most gentry in the entire Jiangnan region.
They even took the initiative to create reasons for amnesty, such as creating auspicious appearances, falsely reporting local disasters, colluding with bandits to create war, etc.
When there were disasters or wars, and the people suffered losses, the court would usually reduce or reduce local taxes to restore production. In fact, the people who benefited the most were the wealthy gentry.
Now that Emperor Shaowu has ascended the throne, he will certainly grant amnesty to the whole country, and a good opportunity for the gentry has come.
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