"Father, you still have the foresight!" Zhu Jun gave a thumbs up and said: "The new rural model is a brand-new system, which is collectively owned, and the contract system is also one of them.
The people in this area do not mainly grow food, but mainly grow cash crops. Of course, food is the first priority for the people, and we have also designated land specifically for planting rice in Fengyang.
In fact, developing rural areas is a great cause of development. Only when the people have enough food and clothing can they be able to provide tax revenue.
Er Chen boldly predicts that maybe in the near future, Daye can cancel the agricultural tax! "
As soon as these words came out, even the generals found it incredible, and everyone started talking for a while.
"For thousands of years, the taxation of all dynasties has been grain tax. If grain tax is abolished, what will the court eat?"
“The development of Fengyang is good, but abolishing agricultural taxes is too exaggerated!”
"You're right, there are some things you shouldn't say nonsense!"
Song Lian seized the opportunity and spoke again, "King Wu, I admit that you have contributed a lot to Fengyang's success today, but once the news about canceling the agricultural tax gets out, big things will happen.
Even the slightest rumor can cause chaos.
But don’t ignore everything just for the sake of a quick talk! "
Yang Xian narrowed his eyes, "Could it be that the abolition of agricultural taxes is also part of Fengyang's new system?"
He originally just dug a hole, but Zhu Jun nodded without hesitation and said: "You are right, abolishing agricultural taxes is one of the ultimate goals!"
Yang Xian was dumbfounded. He didn't expect Zhu Jun to admit it directly.
But immediately, he became excited and said, "King Wu, do you know what you are talking about?"
Zhu Jun glanced at him contemptuously, "Okay, I'm not afraid to tell you that Fengyang will definitely cancel the grain tax in the future.
In fact, Emperor Father has canceled the grain tax that Fengyang has had for many years. To a certain extent, Fengyang is already trialling a new system. "
"Lao Liu, do you know what you are talking about?" Zhu Yuanzhang never expected that Zhu Jun was so big-hearted.
Hu Guoyong on the side was frightened, "Wu, King Wu, is it too much to cancel the agricultural tax? How can the dynasty continue if we don't collect agricultural taxes?"
"The answer lies in the new countryside!" Zhu Jun said: "Don't you want to promote the new system? Just carefully understand these systems.
Daye's grain tax is only three to five million taels per year, and the treasury's silver revenue is only more than three million taels, not more than ten million taels.
Is this a lot of income?
In my opinion, it is simply pitiful.
Whether it is fighting wars or raising the court, everything is stretched thin.
Even if the imperial court unified the country in the future, the peak value would only be about 30 million taels of national tax revenue.
Hu Shenzheng, if you really understand these systems, you will understand that what I say is true. "
Seeing Zhu Jun's half-understanding, Hu Guoyong was also itchy.
I want to ask for advice, but with so many people around, it’s hard to ask.
And if Yang Xian finds out, he will definitely cause trouble.
"We didn't ask you to take charge of Fengyang just to do whatever you want." Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly.
"Dad, we'll see what happens at the end of the year!" Zhu Jun smiled. He had actually been thinking about how to prevent land annexation. After thinking about it later, he actually had the answer already.
State-owned land and the village collective land ownership system are the best solutions.
If the agricultural tax is cancelled, the people will have their own land as much as they can plant. Are they still worried about not having enough to eat?
The farmers on this land are the most diligent and hard-working. As long as there is no disaster, they will be able to be self-sufficient and have a full warehouse of food.
If someone doesn't allow it, then kill them.
"You bastard, you're trying to get yourself into trouble!" Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and did not continue to ask questions, because agricultural tax is the foundation of a country.
Even if he came up as a herd boy, he could not escape the constraints of the times.
Fang Keqin said quickly: "Your Majesty, I'd better continue to introduce you to this official."
"Well, keep going!"
Then, Fang Keqin continued to introduce.
But everyone listened absentmindedly.
This time when they came to Fengyang, they saw so many different places.
Whether it's a new system, a new countryside, or the abolition of agricultural taxes, they can't see through Zhu Jun.
Neither Xu Jinda nor Tang Ding seemed to have ever understood Zhu Jun.
To them, the abolition of agricultural taxes is like a cult, like the words they used to attract people's hearts during the uprising.
But they didn't dare to say it or even mention it.
Because it's too appalling.
After inspecting the new rural areas, many people came to Zhu Yuanzhang to advise, "Your Majesty, the King of Wu is being ridiculous. Once the agricultural tax is cancelled, the country will be in chaos!"
"Your Majesty, before the chaos breaks out, we should restrain King Wu!"
Song Lian said sadly: "If you are good to the people, the humble ministers will naturally not object, but if you are too good, then it is a mistake.
Wei Chen feels that King Wu is shaking the foundation of the great cause. Please take a closer look, Your Majesty! "
Yang Xian gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, what King Wu did was indeed a good deed. However, for thousands of years, agricultural taxes have been the foundation of one day. How can we continue to abolish agricultural taxes?
Once word spreads about the cancellation of agricultural taxes in Fengyang today, how will people in other places behave in the future?
Don't worry about scarcity but inequality.
There will definitely be trouble by then.
To put it bluntly, what is the difference between King Wu's actions and those who conspired against him? "
Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Yang Xian, "That's our son. Are you comparing him to a traitor? Could it be that our son is going to rebel against us?"
"I don't dare, but the matter is serious. Your Majesty, please make a decision as soon as possible. Once it gets bigger, it won't end!" Yang Xian said.
Zhu Yuanzhang had a headache.
What a moth.
He could probably guess what Zhu Jun meant. Thinking of the previous communications, Zhu Jun most likely wanted to start with commercial tax.
However, the difficulty is not that great.
"Okay, you go down first. If word of today's incident spreads, don't blame us for being rude!" Zhu Yuanzhang's sharp eyes swept across the crowd and said with a warning.
Everyone still wanted to persuade, but it was obvious that Zhu Yuanzhang was impatient and did not dare to say more, so they had to leave one after another.
After leaving Fengtian Hall, a group of people gathered together and said, "If we let King Wu continue to make trouble like this, I'm afraid something big will happen!"
"Isn't it? I guess there is someone behind here encouraging King Wu to do this!"
"Yes, or it's just a sudden thought of King Wu. You should also know that King Wu is crazy and it's nothing unusual to do anything!"
"Mr. Yang, you are the leader of hundreds of officials, you should think of a way!"
Everyone's eyes turned to Yang Xian.
Yang Xian sighed, shook his head and said: "If you want to make people perish, you will definitely make them crazy. Let's not worry about it. Your Majesty will not let King Wu do what he does."
He had a deeper plan in mind. When he left Fengyang and found an opportunity to spread the news, he wanted to see how Zhu Jun would end up.
And Hu Guoyong, let’s see if he dares to try the law himself!
Thinking of this, he smiled meaningfully!
