The young man was listening to Yuge upstairs, the tent was dimly lit by red candles. A young man in his prime listens to the rain in a boat. The river is wide and the clouds are low. The wild geese cry out in the west wind.
Now, listening to the rain at the foot of the monk's hut, there are already stars on his temples. The joys and sorrows are always ruthless, every step of the way, every moment until dawn.
Before he had time to compose a poem that would be passed down through the ages, Wang Busheng was taken away by several Yamen servants from the Ministry of Punishment. Probably because he had more money, Wang Busheng was not put in a prison car, but it was impossible to ride a horse or a sedan chair. A donkey cart is Wang Busui's vehicle. Fortunately, Wang Busheng has never made a donkey cart in his two lives. An accidental experience should be used to understand the sentiments of the people.
Wang Busheng didn't have any worries along the way. First of all, he had a good sense of proportion when he took action. The few minor injuries he suffered were not counted as minor injuries. He was targeted by the Penal Department Yamen for nothing more than his identity as the accuser of Japanese pirates. After all, I am Ming Dynasty. The empire is a friendly country. When someone slaps you on the other cheek, the Anshun people of the Ming Empire will take the initiative to turn the other cheek and resist. They will never resist in this life. However, Wang Busheng's special characteristics will inevitably attract the attention of relevant departments. Moreover, Wang Bushi believed that the officials of the Ming Empire would not turn their elbows outward.
Furthermore, I am not an ordinary citizen. My eldest wife and my second wife are both the granddaughters of the British Duke. Although I am the man behind my daughter-in-law and have not yet been recognized by the British Duke, my uncle is the king of the country. Song's grandson, there is no doubt about this fact. You can be considered a person with status and background. If you want to take care of yourself, some people still have to think carefully.
The bumpy ride of the donkey cart along the way made Wang Bushi miserable. It was understandable that the officials were unwilling to consider the sentiments of the people. After all, all the leaders were weak.
According to the regulations of the imperial court, when it comes to arresting prisoners across prefectures and counties, the big men of the Ministry of Punishment will not come down personally to arrest them, and they will not dispatch even a yamen servant. After all, it would be a waste to eat horse chews for people traveling such a long distance. Those with less money, and some ordinary cases will be sent back to the local area for retrial by the Criminal Department. The more serious cases will be handed over to the Jin Yiwei to arrest the suspects locally. The Jin Yiwei is the emperor's personal army, and the commander of the Jin Yiwei, Hao Liande, is very close to several princes. Recently, Liu Wenzheng's relationship with Hao Liande was very normal. According to common sense, Liu Wenzheng did not want to deal with Hao Liande, but it was Jin Yiwei who was on the business trip, and it was Jin Yiwei who paid the money. Naturally, Liu Wenzheng felt comfortable doing things that could be done without spending money, but This case is not simple. It is an unjust, false and wrong case, and the final goal is to bring down Qian Song, the governor of the country. In order to prevent the news from leaking, Liu Wenzheng can only reluctantly let his people come to arrest Wang Busheng.
Probably because he had more money, Wang BuSi was not treated unfairly along the way. He was given food every day and was given time to go to the toilet. The only drawback was that Wang BuSi could no longer eat chicken.
Xie Xiaodong, the witness in this case, was also so busy that he didn't even have time to appreciate the romantic places in the capital of the Ming Empire. After receiving the advice from Master Liu Wenzheng, it is better to have as many witnesses as possible. Xie Xiaodong has been busy with this matter these days.
As the plaintiff in this case, Kameda Jutaro was completely idle. No one cared about him or asked questions. He would only appear in front of Xie Xiaodong when he was short of funds, and then exploit him again and again.
Because of Liu Wenzheng's greeting, Kameda Jutaro's injury became much more serious. In order to make the injury look more serious, the staff of the Criminal Department also took great pains to use their special skills. Kameda Jutaro now not only suffered from external injuries It is clearly visible, and the internal injuries can also be seen from the face. Doctors with two knives can see it without Bian Que taking action. '
Although he has suffered too much, Xiao Gui will not give up his faith and will never waver. One day, Wolong will finally get rain. Today, cranes will soar to the sky. Suffering is just a temporary understanding. Xiao Gui believes that after the rain, there will eventually be a rainbow. , the secret recipe of snacks finally belongs to me, and the current expenses will only be a drop in the bucket. The days of making a lot of money are not far away. The sea is heavy, the bamboo branches are low and lifted again, the wind blows, and it is still dark, and good people will be rewarded. .
In the Zhenguogong Mansion, a snowfall also made this ancient and heavy mansion look brand new, as if it had been washed by water.
Qian Song also came out of the sanatorium. Because he was responsible for the pilot work of collecting commercial taxes in Songjiang Prefecture, Qian Song's main work focus is now also on Songjiang Prefecture.
The current financial situation of the Ming Empire was clear to Qian and Song. It was not just a matter of fiscal deficit. The foreign debt of the Ming Empire was not a small amount. The salary arrears of court officials alone was not a problem of one million taels. In addition, every year Indispensable food for soldiers, arrears for people's livelihood construction in some places, rewards for meritorious ministers, a rough calculation, the Ming Empire's annual arrears are about 5 million taels. If it only relies on the poor people to pay taxes, I think Maintaining finances is just a fantasy. If this continues, the Ming Empire will not be far away. The Ming Empire was conquered by himself. Qian Song also hopes that the Ming Empire can last for thousands of years and rest with the sun and the moon.
In Zhen Guogong’s study room, studying is just to become an official. Who would want to study after becoming an official? For example, Mr. Liu Wenzheng, Liu, the huge office of the Ministry of Justice does not have a study room, which is very inappropriate. However, Qian Song’s study room is completely opposite. It is filled with books, and some of the places where antiques, calligraphy, paintings, flowers and potted plants should be placed are also filled with books. If you look closely, these books are not just for decoration. These books are often read by Qian Song, and many of the leaves have creases.
Qian Song sat at the pear wood table. The tea next to him had lost its heat and became cold. In his right hand was a pen and ink.
The original intention will not grow old with age, and the struggle will always be like when you were young. Qian Song is still working hard for the prosperity and development of the Ming Empire.
There is a book in front of him, "Wanli Accounting Records". During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Juzheng ordered the land of the whole country to be cleared, and all overflows and defects were eliminated. Later, the "One Whip Method" was implemented nationwide. "History of the Ming Dynasty: Shihuo Zhi" records: "A whip method summarizes the taxes and servitude of a state and county. The land is measured in dings, and the dings of grain are lost to the officials. In the first year of the war, the officials are raised by Qian. If the power is poor, it will be counted. The amount of work and food expenses will be increased or decreased; the amount of money difference will be calculated based on the fees paid and added to the consumption. All the expenses of the quota office, the dispatch office, the annual needs and retention of the capital treasury, the payment of hundreds of millions of dollars, as well as the tribute of land and supplies, shall be noted They were combined into one whip, and they all collected money per acre and dealt with it to the officials, so it was called a whip.
After experiencing the rebellious rule, the current situation of the Ming Empire is the same as during the Wanli Period. The taxes of the people increased year by year, and officials at all levels withheld money. However, the taxes of the people increased, but the income of the Ming Empire did not increase at all. increase. There are many reasons for this situation. Qian Song thought for a long time, then spread out the rice paper, considered the words and sentences, and dipped his pen in ink.
Our great Ming Empire, our sages and saints, forgets to sleep and eat, works hard to govern, and is diligent in political affairs. The people are hardworking and kind, and they rest when the sun rises and sets. In the dry season, water is diverted for irrigation, and ditches are dug to divert water from waterlogging. However, the people's hard work cannot satisfy their hunger. , the Ming Empire had tens of millions of people, but less than one in ten had enough to eat. I have thought hard for a long time and consulted classics, and finally came up with the following points.
1. There are many people but little land for them. There are about 166 million people in the Ming Empire, and the cultivated land area is 390 million acres. However, 90% of the land is in the hands of just one person. The cultivated land for the people is pitiful. also.
Second, our Ming Empire has a vast territory and frequent natural disasters. Drought in Shandong, locust plague in Shaanxi, and floods in the south have a huge impact on grain production.
Third, the gap in land output is too great. Excluding the taxes paid on good land, the people can barely make ends meet. However, the harvest of inferior land is less than 20% of the good land, and the taxes paid are also large. The people can only hope for food and clothing.
Fourth, the business tax of our Ming Empire is very low, but 80% of the world's wealth is in the hands of wealthy merchants, and only 20% of the profit is earned. The people are poor, and the merchants are rich. The poor are poor, and the rich are rich. This has not changed for a hundred years. .
I, the descendant of the dragon, have a millennium of culture. To the north is the vast desert, to the south is the swamp and dense forest, to the east is the boundless sea, and to the west is the harsh plateau. All the fertile soil in the world belongs to my Ming Empire. God will bless me. The time, place and people are favorable. This is the foundation of ZTE. Omen.
However, the pearl is covered with dust, and all the prosperity of China is in my generation. Fortunately, the Holy One will not abandon it. I am appointed as the minister of the public household department of the town, bathing in the emperor's grace. I think about it and often can't sleep at night. I am willing to serve with my body. Your Majesty, I have been thinking hard for several days. I have my humble opinion and I would like to ask Your Majesty to take a look at it.
First, there are many people but little land. Encourage the people to cultivate wasteland. Those who cultivate wasteland can reduce their labor.
Second, learn from Zhang Juzheng's one-whip method of measuring land, grading land, and grading taxes.
Third, I heard that there is a crop in the south. It is delicious and can satisfy the hunger, and can also produce a thousand catties per acre. If it is promoted, it can replace the staple food of our people.
4. The merchants are rich but the world is poor. I have personally seen the merchants’ homes. They eat no less than eighteen bowls and plates every day. They travel all over the world and swim in the water. They are extremely rare. I have never heard of it. It is enough for the common people to use it for a month. I kneel down and ask the Holy One to re-designate the business tax and increase it by 20%. The merchants will not lose any money, and the rich will all be rich.
What I am thinking is what my Holy Majesty has entrusted to me. Our Ming Empire is as long as Xia and Zhou Dynasties, and Emperor Taizu Gao cannot catch up with the achievements of His Majesty.
Your Majesty Qian Song pays homage to you. After putting down the pen and looking at his proposal, Qian Song was very satisfied. He dried the ink and put the memorial away.
In fact, there are still many flaws in Qian and Song's memorials. For example, the land is concentrated in the hands of a few people. As long as the landlords divide the land, the people's lives will be improved, and the court's tax revenue will also increase a lot. However, this will disturb many upper-level officials. People's interests, Qian Song, as the Duke of the country, did not dare to try easily. Zhu Xiluo did not touch the minds of those people, and no one dared to mention it. If they failed, they would definitely be exterminated, and those people would not be merciful.
Furthermore, the so-called family planning policy states that it is better to have only one child per family. This is completely inconsistent with the current situation of the Ming Empire. Although there are more people, the land they will be allocated will be less. However, if the population is small, it will definitely affect some other people. Commercial activities have an impact on food, clothing, housing and transportation. Without people, how can these businesses develop? However, the limitations of his vision prevented Qian Song from realizing this.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Qian Daocheng walked in with a cup of tea.
"Father, it's getting so late and you're still busy with official duties."
"It's the boss," Qian Song rubbed his head, leaned on the Taishi chair, and explained, "There are some memorials that need to be submitted to the Holy Emperor for preview tomorrow, and they need to be written today."
"My eldest father's health is important. There is no time when the court affairs are finished," Qian Duoduo couldn't help complaining, "Besides, the Holy Father has not paid you a salary for a long time."
"Haha, look at how stingy you are," Qian Song couldn't help but sigh after laughing and scolding, "It's very difficult for the court now. There are rats running around in the warehouse of the Ministry of Revenue, and there are more people who come to your eldest father every day to ask for money than There are a lot of rats. A few days ago, the frontier owed military pay, and several princes and I paid out of our own pockets."
"It's like this every time," I feel helpless even if I have more money.
You don’t know how expensive firewood and rice are when you’re not a rich man. As the helmsman of the economy of the Zhenguo government, Qian is more aware of the difficulties of making money. However, even though his eldest father is so picky, he is willing to pay for it out of his own pocket, which is enough to show the seriousness of the Ming Empire’s finances. degree.
"Hey, as one of the four great princes, there is nothing my eldest father can do. The prosperity of my Qian family depends entirely on the Holy One. The Ming Empire is in danger, and the Qian family cannot be safe either." Qian Song shook his head, probably because he regretted that he had stood up to help Zhu Xiluo conquer the country when he was young and energetic.
"Okay, Dad, don't talk about those unhappy things." He placed the tea bowl in front of Qian Song. Qian Changdao smiled mysteriously, "Father, try the new tea developed by that boy Wang Bushi."
Looking at the milky white liquid, Qian Song was filled with uncertainty and uneasiness, "What kind of tea is this? Is it drinkable?"
Qian Song deeply suspected that Wang Busheng was using him as a guinea pig.
"Father, this is milk tea. I've had it before and it tastes great."
