Zuo Guangdou also suddenly stepped out of the queue and knelt down.
"Your Majesty loves the people of the world and cannot bear the suffering of the people. His original intention is excellent! However, I will never agree! I will die to remonstrate!"
Gu Bingqian knelt down and said, "I second the proposal! No matter what reforms your Majesty has made before, I will go all out and implement them resolutely, but I will never dare to agree with this one!"
"I will die to remonstrate with you!"
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All the ministers in the palace knelt on the ground and gave advice one after another!
Principal Zhu You sighed.
"Everyone, please stand up and listen to what I have to say."
Yang Lian said: "Your Majesty, please speak. I will listen respectfully. If Your Majesty does not take back your order, I will not dare to get up!"
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but smile, he had nothing to do with this stubborn old man.
"Now our Ming Dynasty clan has hundreds of thousands, and given time, it will reach one million. The government's finances will be overwhelmed. If we want to reform, we must reform thoroughly. I must set an example by stopping the royal family's worship before removing the vassal king. The support of the clan..."
Yang Lian said loudly: "Your Majesty, I understand your Majesty's concerns. Your Majesty is thinking about the people of the world. He is truly a holy king who will never be born again. However, I believe that the offerings from the vassal kings and the royal family can be removed. I will never dare to agree with you!"
Zhu Youxiao was startled.
Is this old man so good at playing double standards?
The vassal kings and clan members present all had wry smiles on their faces, and they were worried in their hearts!
If all were cancelled, many tribesmen might not be able to survive!
Zuo Guangdou said: "I agree with what Yang Yushi said. No matter what your majesty says, if you want to cancel the royal service, even if your majesty says it for a day and a night, even if your majesty calls the wise king to talk with you, I will never agree. !”
Zhang Ruitu, the Minister of Rites, also said: "Your Majesty, what Yang Yushi and Zuo Yushi said, I agree with. The emperor of heaven and earth is a teacher, and ethics cannot be messed up. I also disagree with your majesty's proposal."
Zhu You's head is getting bigger.
He let out a long sigh: "Okay! In that case, I won't force you. Everyone, please stand up and speak."
All the ministers were overjoyed.
They all thanked and stood up.
Zhu Youxiao said: "However, the clan matter still needs to be resolved, and it cannot be delayed for a long time."
The ministers nodded.
Zhu Youxiao continued: "As for royal support, there needs to be a quota and system. Don't ask for too much, and don't spend too much money and money from the people! The wise king originally proposed to cancel the support, but the opposition was too strong, so I had to take some measures. A compromise approach.”
Yang Lian and others were all smiling together. Being able to defeat the emperor who had always said so and the idea of banishing the Immortal and Wise King was rejected. This sense of accomplishment was really satisfying!
"I want to set rules for future generations. From me on, the royal family will not be able to use the court's funds arbitrarily, regardless of family or country, as in the past."
Everyone nodded, this is a good thing. The emperor's embezzlement of user funds has been a problem since ancient times. If it can be regulated, it will be a good thing for the court!
Zhu Youxiao smiled and continued: "Everyone should know that the total value of Dahuang Village's property is currently extremely high, of which I hold 40% of the shares, Yudi holds 30% of the shares, and Wei Daban holds 10% of the shares!"
Zhu Youxiao sighed with emotion, "In order to support my clan reform, my younger brother Huang Boda was willing to give up these shares worth tens of millions of taels, and it was a steady stream of huge benefits! He donated all these shares to me. Got it!"
Everyone was in an uproar!
At the same time, a feeling of admiration surged in my heart involuntarily!
Such a huge wealth, the wise king just said he didn't want it, he didn't want it, how generous this is!
He is indeed a wise king!
Wei Zhongxian knelt down and said loudly: "Your Majesty, 10% of my shares will be donated to Your Majesty, and I will fully support Your Majesty's reforms!"
Zhu Youxiao laughed loudly: "Daban is interested, I will redeem your shares."
Wei Zhongxian said categorically: "No, these shares were originally the slave's illegal gains. They should be returned to their original owners. I will never ask for any compensation. Your Majesty, please grant it!"
"Okay! Okay! Thank you so much for your companion! Get up!"
Wei Zhongxian stood up proudly.
Put a smile on your face!
From now on, I, Wei Zhongxian, am truly a real person! Upright! I started a new life, completely different from before!
Zhu Youxiao said: "After canceling the support of the clan, King Xian proposed to use Dahuang Village to support my Zhu clan. I took out 40% of the remaining 50% of the shares and set a price for the clan to buy the shares and enjoy the dividends. It can be regarded as self-reliance, and as for the remaining one share, it is set up as a relief fund for poor clans, and another 30% of the annual dividends will be used to distribute it to all clans!"
"In this way, even if the Ming Dynasty clan has hundreds of thousands, I believe that this income will be able to support it!"
The feudal kings all have bright eyes.
The ministers were also very happy!
"What a wonderful idea! I admire it!"
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Zhu Youxiao continued: "The King Xian proposed that after canceling the support to the royal family, the court would use salt and iron as a subsidy and hand over the salt and iron to the royal family for exclusive use. Of course, this income will also be included in the benefits of the clan. In addition, my Dahuang Village Salt and iron technology are advanced, high quality and low price. For example, for table salt, the current market price has dropped to almost 20% of the original price. The people of the Ming Dynasty will no longer be unable to eat salt because of the price!"
"As for steel, the Dahuangzhuang Iron and Steel Works was originally the leading iron factory in the Ming Dynasty. The farm tools and weapons it produced were all of high quality and low price. What do you think?"
Yang Liandao: "I agree! Salt and iron are related to national policies and people's livelihood, and are controlled by your majesty. They can benefit all people to the greatest extent. I agree!"
Shao Fuzhong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, appeared in court. He hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, originally, salt and iron accounted for a large proportion of the revenue of the Ministry of Revenue. If all of it belongs to the royal family, I am afraid that the income and expenditure of the imperial court will be uneven."
Many ministers agreed.
Zhu Youxiao smiled: "What Shao Qing said makes sense! I have thought about this for a long time. What if all the royal family's properties are taxed?"
Everyone was stunned.
The emperor pays taxes?
This is an anecdote for the ages!
Zhu Youxiao said: "Every year, the property of Dahuang Village and the royal family can reach an extremely spectacular amount. If taxes are paid, it will greatly enrich the household department. I have long planned tax reform, and now I have canceled the exemptions for scholars and candidates. , and the people also pay taxes according to the rules. It makes no sense, so I and the ministers don’t have to pay taxes!”
"I believe that everyone should be treated equally. Officials and gentry should all pay taxes. The emperor serves as an example. Everyone in the world must pay taxes for the country!"
Everyone was shocked.
Zhu Youxiao said: "This matter will be left to Shao Qing to take charge. The cabinet and various ministries will work together to negotiate a reasonable tax rate as soon as possible!"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty! Long live your Majesty! Long live! Long live your Majesty!"
Everyone knelt down sincerely.
Zhu Youxiao laughed.
"In addition, the imperial court no longer supports the clan and vassal kings, and correspondingly cancels various restrictions on the clan, allowing them to make a living on their own, allowing talented people among them to join the army, participate in imperial examinations, and serve as officials, and cancel other unreasonable restrictions! "
"If so, let's disperse the dynasty now. Prince Fu and Prince Tang's son will stay. I have something to say."
The ministers dispersed.
