Under normal circumstances, if you want to issue this order, you must first go through it, and then the court's decision can be issued.
Big businessmen would definitely oppose this unheard-of policy of the imperial court.
At this time, although they have no right to speak.
But those who can accumulate wealth that far exceeds that of others will definitely not earn money that is reasonable and reasonable.
Which big businessman doesn't have the protection of officials behind him?
If you want to pass this resolution in the court, how can those officials who have received benefits agree?
"Competing with the people for wealth, the world is unstable, etc." These officials will definitely do their best to stop it for their sponsors.
If the emperor forced his way through, he would have to bear the name of a foolish emperor.
But as the emperor who is the lord of the world, who is willing to bear this title?
But it's different now.
In order to enhance the strength of the Ming Dynasty's army and cope with the coming natural and man-made disasters, the court needed a lot of money.
And how much money can ordinary people have now?
It is imperative to levy commercial taxes.
Anyone who dares to object is equivalent to being a front-runner, waiting for the factory guards to come and investigate.
After all, the army is now under His Majesty's control, and he has a record of 5,000 troops defeating 100,000 enemy troops.
Unless there is a major change, those businessmen can only hold their noses and swallow.
In fact. The big businessmen had no other way to oppose, except through their agents at court. There is also indirect opposition through public opinion.
However, now that there are examples of the eight major Shanxi merchants who are outraged by both humans and gods, it can be said that facts speak louder than words. At least until the incident of the Shanxi Merchant Tonglu case is over, or before the Jian slaves are destroyed, any opposition will be powerless.
What's more, the subsequent three-month salary exemption was enough to turn all public opinion in the Ming Dynasty towards the imperial court.
The class of businessmen cannot exist without them, but the top wealthy businessmen cannot exist without them. In particular, businessmen who can influence officialdom must not appear.
If everyone aims at wealthy businessmen and pursues money, and people's hearts turn to money, the world will deteriorate and the country and family will be destroyed.
Secondly, when wealthy businessmen realize that money is just a number, they will inevitably turn to other aspects, such as power.
With countless money as their foundation, they will inevitably make it difficult for others to resist.
With power under control, money can make more money, and power can be further controlled.
This is tantamount to blocking the upward path for other classes.
When they gained power, they found that the emperor was still superior and could affect their interests.
At that time, will the so-called revolution begin?
After completing the so-called revolution over the corpses of tens of millions of people,
How could they pay attention to the demands of the people at the bottom?
This is the beginning of another people's suffering.
At this time, when I heard Zhu Dingguo say that he would levy additional taxes on the wealthy merchants, most people were still immersed in the affairs of the eight major Shanxi merchants, so they naturally thought that this method was excellent. I don’t know who shouted “Long live my emperor” first.
Not surprisingly, other people also shouted "Long live my emperor". The deafening sound echoed over Zhangjiakou again.
Zhu Dingguo was very satisfied, and indeed his careful preparations were not wasted. What is this? This is public opinion. The people are extremely in agreement with imposing additional taxes on wealthy businessmen.
Whoever dares to use the remnants for profit, Zhu Dingguo dares to shoot him to death.
"Your Majesty is very aware of the suffering of the people. Now that the Shanxi merchants are being punished, the establishment of slaves will be destroyed in a matter of seconds. Therefore, your Majesty has decided to exempt 30% of the salary..."
As soon as everything calmed down, Zhu Dingguo dropped this bombshell again.
Suddenly the people were excited, and the "Long Live Your Majesty" business once again spread throughout Zhangjiakou.
There was actually nothing more to say next. Zhu Dingguo sat in his seat, sipping tea and drinking.
Eight Shanxi merchants were cut to pieces on the spot.
The people who hated the eight major Shanxi merchants and their captives robbed their flesh and blood one after another.
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What happened in Zhangjiakou was passed on by secret guards to the heads of various Qiming Chamber of Commerce through channels.
The person in charge of the Qiming Chamber of Commerce began to follow the plan, holding the account book, carrying the silver, extorting the gong, and went to the government to pay the taxes.
Suddenly, what happened in Zhangjiakou spread throughout the Ming Dynasty.
Increasing taxes on big businessmen has become a general trend.
Under the general trend, the officials of the imperial court had no choice but to agree to increase taxes on big businessmen. After all, the heads of several officials who shouted "public opinion" were still hanging at the Meridian Gate.
In the court, discussions began about how to define wealthy businessmen, how to tax them, and how much to tax them; among the people, of course, there was also a heated discussion about Zhangjiakou. Among them is this unheard of thing.
Most people did not listen to what Zhu Dingguo announced on the spot, so many people were asking about the situation. Naturally, everywhere where people gather, such as inns, restaurants, teahouses, restaurants, etc., are full of people discussing.
In the lobby of an inn, it is very lively here like other places.
"Today is so happy, so happy!"
"Yes, I finally comforted the spirits of my parents in heaven!"
"Hey, Brother Zhang, why are you so depressed? Oh, I understand. Are you worried that the court will impose extra taxes on you?"
"Didn't the imperial court announce who is considered a wealthy businessman? I have worked hard for many years, but now my life is getting a little better..."
"Hahaha, what kind of wealthy businessman do you think you are? The most famous wealthy businessmen in the world are Shanxi merchants, Hui merchants, and those big salt merchants. Only they have the right to be unhappy. Who do you think you are?"
"..."
Or maybe the people next to them heard the conversation at their table, and someone started to interrupt.
"As the saying goes, no businessman can be a traitor. If you ask me, we should deal with them severely. It is best to confiscate all their property!"
"You can't say that. If we hadn't sold things from outside, what would you have eaten and worn? We were just making some hard-earned money! We also put in our sweat, okay?"
"I didn't say anything about you, rich businessman. Did you hear that? Rich businessman, you are not qualified!"
"Okay, okay, we can still trust Brother Zhang's character. By the way, this rule has never happened before, and I don't know who came up with it?"
"Who else could it be? It must be the human demon Zhu Dingguo!"
"..."
"What kind of demon is this? He's obviously a Bodhisattva, but you businessmen have no shame." A farmer eating at the table next to him couldn't help but retort.
As soon as they finished speaking, a group of diners stood up for the two of them.
The imperial court ordered that 30% of the salary be exempted. For the common people, that was a great blessing.
Finally, when we went out to a restaurant to celebrate, someone actually insulted Mr. Zhu. Do you really think that we, ordinary people, have no temper?
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