The imperial capital of the Qin Dynasty, Xianyang.
During this time, Ying Jiuxiao was obviously a little anxious. He had been paying attention to everything Lin Feng was doing in Guzang County. Everything went well before, so he had nothing to worry about. Entering August, it was time for Lin Feng to collect taxes, and Ying Jiuxiao was worried about whether Lin Feng could complete the tax collection as scheduled.
Will there be unrest locally?
People, is it difficult to pay taxes?
In the imperial court, Ying Jiuxiao directly suppressed Tan Ding and his mother. Although no one impeached him again, Ying Jiuxiao was worried that someone would hinder Lin Feng at the local level.
This involves interests.
When interests are involved, troubles can easily arise.
After Ying Jiuxiao finished reviewing today's memorial, he called Ying San over and asked, "The prince has been in Hexi County for a while. How is the situation?"
Ying San said: "Reporting to your majesty, after the prince arrived in Hexi County, he met with the governor of Hexi and several county magistrates involved in the epidemic to appease the officials. Then, the prince personally went to inspect the place to appease the people."
"The people in the local area are grateful for His Majesty's kindness and praise the Crown Prince for his kindness and virtue. According to the current progress, His Royal Highness will return to Xianyang in about a month. Because the Crown Prince knows him very well, he has been staying at the place."
Ying Jiuxiao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "You have to be careful when doing things. Since you have gone to Hexi County, if you only go to Hexi County to say a few words, then come back, it is better not to go. This aspect of the prince is very similar to me, which is very good."
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It is the emperor's business to praise the prince, and he does not need to agree with him. Black Ice Platform remains neutral and loyal to the emperor.
Ying Jiuxiao changed the topic and said, "It's early August now. Over there in Guzang County, Lin Feng is collecting taxes. I don't know how his tax collection is going. Is there any news from Heibingtai?"
Ying San replied: "Reporting to your majesty, the taxation in Guzang County is going smoothly. The people are very cooperative and no one is making trouble. In the near future, the taxation situation of Guzang County should be sent to the court."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "I'm still a little worried."
Ying San said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The Yang family, the largest family in Guzang County, was wiped out by Lord Lin. The rest of the big families were won over by Lord Lin. These people all fawned over Lord Lin. No one dares to cause trouble."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "That's good."
"Your Majesty, I have sent back a memorial from Lin Feng, the Marquis of Zhenguo!"
A chamberlain entered and handed it to the emperor.
Ying Jiuxiao took it, opened it and browsed it quickly. After he read it, his old face was filled with joy.
"Okay, okay, okay."
Ying Jiuxiao said three good words in a row.
The joy is beyond words.
Done!
In Guzang County, people spread their business across acres and achieved great success.
Ying Jiuxiao had been worried about Lin Feng's problems before, but now that he has achieved great success, Ying Jiuxiao no longer has any worries.
"Pass an edict to summon the six ministers, the prince of the state, and the imperial censor to come to the palace to discuss matters."
Ying Jiuxiao gave the order in high spirits.
During this period, despite Ying Jiuxiao's strong suppression, the courtiers did not dare to criticize and impeach Lin Feng. However, privately, there are still many officials who pessimistically believe that it will cause local unrest.
People were talking privately that Ying Jiuxiao couldn't take anyone at will.
Ying Jiuxiao has been waiting for news from Lin Feng, and now, it has finally been sent back.
Ying San bowed and resigned, knowing that the emperor was happy.
The emperor was proud.
Ying Jiuxiao sat in the main hall and waited quietly. It didn't take long. Zhang Yi, the minister of the Ministry of official affairs, Wang Tang, the minister of the Ministry of household affairs, Yan Du, the minister of the Ministry of war, and the other ministers of the Ministry of punishment, the Ministry of work and the Ministry of rites entered together, as well as the prince of the state offering wine. , all the censors and officials entered.
This is the main official of Da Qin.
Ying Jiuxiao looked around at everyone, feeling inexplicably happy. He shook his robe and said in a deep voice: "Wang Tang, how much tax did Guzang County pay last year?"
Wang Tang was stunned for a moment.
Why are you suddenly asked about taxes in Guzang County? Fortunately, Wang Tang is well aware of the situation of the Ministry of Household Affairs, especially local taxes.
Wang Tang speculated on the emperor's intentions and said: "Your Majesty, the taxes paid by Guzang County last year were 8,619 taels of silver. In the entire Liangzhou, the taxes collected by Guzang County were 8,619 taels of silver. It’s the most numerous, after all, it’s where the state capital is.”
Everyone else is speculating in their hearts.
What does emperor mean?
Suddenly asked about taxes.
Moreover, everyone was called.
Wang Tang glanced at the other officials, suddenly raised his brows, and thought of something. According to the normal time, Lin Feng should have collected taxes in Guzang County for the reform of allocating people to acres. Could it be that they have already been collected?
This should be.
Wang Tang's heart was filled with anticipation.
Ying Jiuxiao stroked his beard under his chin. Although his expression was serious, there was joy between his eyebrows. He picked up the memorial in front of him, shook it, and said: "Just now, Lin Feng, the Marquis of Zhenguo, sent back the reformed village of Guzang County. tax."
really!
Wang Tang felt confident.
Sure enough, Lin Feng sent a memorial.
A glimmer of light flashed across Zhang Yi's somewhat cloudy eyes. Lin Feng's reforms in Guzang County affect the hearts of countless people.
Zhang Yi also supported it in his heart.
Because it is conducive to the development of Da Qin.
It’s just that Zhang Yi is worried that once the reform in Guzang County fails, the reform of dividing one person into one mu will not be implemented anymore.
The other officials also looked at the emperor with expectant expressions.
"Guess again, how much is the tax collected this time?"
It's rare for Ying Jiuxiao to show off. His eyes fell on Zhang Yi and said: "Zhang Yi, you are the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the head of hundreds of officials. Guess how much money you have this time?"
There was a hint of pride in his words.
Zhang Yi immediately understood that this year's taxes must be more than last year. He said directly: "Your Majesty, is it more than 10,000 taels of silver?"
Ying Jiuxiao snorted, flicked his sleeves, and said, "Wang Tang, you guess."
"Could it be twenty thousand taels of silver?"
Wang Tang directly gave an extremely unlikely figure. After all, the emperor did not approve of Zhang Yi's 10,000 taels of silver and looked contemptuous.
Obviously, money should be plentiful.
In the main hall, the other courtiers all thought it was impossible. How is it possible for a county to pay a tax of 20,000 taels of silver?
Are the people having a hard time?
Ying Jiuxiao laughed loudly and said: "Wang Tang, the Minister of Household Affairs, is more powerful. The money reported by Guzang County this year is a full 20,000 taels of silver. And this time, all the taxes have been collected, and they have already been collected. On the way back to Xianyang."
Wow! !
There was a sound of surprise in the main hall.
The six ministers of the central government, as well as the chief officials of the Imperial College and Yushitai, were all important officials of the imperial court.
These people all know the importance of taxation, and even more clearly understand the significance of a tax of 20,000 taels. According to such an average calculation, each county is about 20,000 taels of silver. For the sixty-four counties in Qin Dynasty, that is 1.28 million taels of silver.
This is no small amount.
The Qin court has always been financially strapped.
Increasing the court's revenue through tax reform is a matter of great benefit and no harm.
Everyone became excited.
