"Prince."
"Who do you think can be the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province?"
Zhu Yuanzhang took another deep look at Chen Ning, then turned to look at Zhu Biao below, and asked again.
"Start your Majesty."
"I think Hu Weiyong, the left prime minister, is qualified to serve as the right prime minister."
Zhu Biao didn't hesitate at all, looked directly at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed.
After all, as the prince, he is also the prince whom Lao Zhu relies on the most. He is not afraid of Lao Zhu being jealous of him, and it is impossible for Lao Zhu to be jealous of him. Therefore, it is most appropriate for him to speak.
As for why it wasn't Wang Guangyang, then I have to say that the father and son, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, really had a good understanding of each other, and they both felt a little chilled by this Hu Weiyong.
Therefore, in line with the attitude of using those who are capable, Zhu Biao decided to use it first. If it doesn't go well, then he will say something that doesn't go well. Anyway, Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province fell into Xiao Han's hands, which is equivalent to Any disturbance in Zhongshu Province could not be hidden from Zhu Biao.
In addition, Xiao Han is ill, and most of the people who will visit Zhongshu Province's government affairs in the future will go through his hands. Then whatever Hu Weiyong wants to do will be under his nose, so there is no need to worry about Hu Weiyong's manipulation. What a moth.
"Um."
"Hu Weiyong, are you qualified to be the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, then looked at Hu Weiyong below.
"Start your Majesty."
"I will live up to your Majesty's trust."
Hu Weiyong suppressed the excitement in his heart, walked out of the queue calmly, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, and bowed slightly.
Things have come to this point. Hu Weiyong is only one step away from the right Prime Minister. It is absolutely impossible to refuse. However, the level of his words is revealed at this moment. He will live up to His Majesty's trust. This is actually equivalent to ambiguity. answer.
Hu Weiyong did not say whether he was qualified to be the Prime Minister of the Right. He was just telling Zhu Yuanzhang that if His Majesty is willing to let me, Hu Weiyong, serve as the Prime Minister of the Right, then I will definitely not disappoint His Majesty's expectations. On the contrary, if Zhu Yuanzhang is not willing, Hu Weiyong will not lose it. Face, and the right balance between advance and retreat, were severely controlled by Hu Weiyong.
But this move made Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao even more unhappy. A flash of displeasure flashed in their eyes. The answer was indeed satisfactory, but an answer that was too satisfying should be praised or should be feared?
After all, Hu Weiyong's thoughts were so meticulous that it was almost impossible to find any fault with what he did and what he said.
So should such ministers be reused or not?
Or kill him.
"Um."
"From today on, you are the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province. Don't live up to my expectations. Cooperate sincerely with Prime Minister Zuo to benefit the people of Ming Dynasty."
A smile appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's face and he looked at Hu Weiyong.
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for His grace."
"I will never let down your majesty's great trust."
"I am willing to serve your Majesty and the Ming Dynasty, dedicate myself to my best, and die."
Hu Weiyong's figure trembled, and he quickly kowtowed and thanked him.
At this moment, even Hu Weiyong's temperament could not conceal his excitement. After all, he was a minister of the first rank and a prime minister with all the power in the world. Who could not be excited?
"Chen Ning."
"The post of imperial censor has been vacant for a long time, so it's up to you to fill it."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, then looked down at Chen Ning and Tu Jie at the back of the hall and said: "As for the censor Zhongcheng, I will let the censor Tu Jie be the one."
"Thank you for Your Majesty's holy grace!"
Censor Zhongcheng Chen Ning and Censor Tu Jie walked out of the queue and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and kowtowed.
Among them, Shi Tujie, the censor, was even more excited. Censor Zhongcheng had suddenly become an important minister in the court. In the future, he would not have to be humble even when he met Hu Weiyong.
But Tu Jie turned around and glanced at Hu Weiyong again, and then retracted his head, forget it, this Hu Weiyong can't be offended.
"Today's situation is really a bit confusing."
"What exactly does Lao Zhu want to do?"
Xiao Han was a little unsure of Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts.
But in the original history, Chen Ning should have been the imperial doctor. It was only because of Xiao Han's time travel that he took up the position of the imperial doctor at this time.
But Tu Jie, Xiao Han really can't figure it out?
Could it be that he wanted to use Hu Weiyong's hand to completely rectify the Yushitai?
Right.
It is impossible for Zhu Yuanzhang to touch Hu Weiyong now, but Yushitai has completely fallen into Hu Weiyong's hands. Then, the next step should be to eliminate dissidents and arrange for close associates to take over.
When Lao Zhu was about to take action against Hu Weiyong, Hu Weiyong's cronies were basically in Yushitai and Zhongshu Province.
Then why not in the Sixth Department?
hehe.
Naturally, there will be Hu Weiyong's minions among the officials of the Six Bureaus, but if you think about it, the Minister of the Six Bureaus is not a vegetarian. How can you, Hu Weiyong, interfere in the affairs of the Six Bureaus at will?
After all, none of the current six ministers is fuel-efficient.
Therefore, in the entire Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang had to be the most thoughtful. He calculated almost step by step and included all the ministers.
But Lao Zhu is a little troubled now.
Xiao Han became Prime Minister Zuo. Will the Zhongshu Province be revoked or not?
Forget it, don’t think about it anymore!
Wouldn't it be enough to ask Zhu Biao and Xiao Han for their opinions later?
Anyway, whether it is the future or the present, Zhu Biao will handle all the affairs of the DPRK and Central Government. Zhu Yuanzhang can decide whether to stay or leave the Zhongshu Province after asking Zhu Biao.
Furthermore, Zhu Yuanzhang would not be unhappy if Xiao Han became the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province, but Zhu Yuanzhang knew the temper and temperament of this brat of his own so well that it was impossible for him to serve as the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province.
So, what does Xiao Han want to do when he takes over as Prime Minister Zuo?
"Wait!"
Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, and even when he looked at Xiao Han, there was a flash of hesitation.
"This brat, must he have guessed our thoughts?"
Looking at Xiao Han, who already showed an indifferent expression, Zhu Yuanzhang thought suspiciously again.
possible!
Zhu Yuanzhang felt that his intuition was correct, and there was at least an 80% possibility, but he did not rule out a 20% possibility, that is, the implementation of sharing the land among the people.
This policy had to go through the Zhongshu Province and was absolutely unavoidable, so Xiao Han might have chosen to become the Zuo Prime Minister of the Zhongshu Province because he wanted to avoid trouble.
Why!
Lao Zhu really guessed everything right.
If Xiao Han knew what Lao Zhu was thinking, he would definitely give Lao Zhu a thumbs up.
After all, Lao Zhu's guess was not wrong at all, just like a roundworm in Xiao Han's stomach.
Therefore, Zhongshu Sheng cannot be abolished. As for killing Hu Weiyong, Xiao Han feels that he can kill him.
However, it must be used first, and it must be reused.
After all, in a short period of time, Xiao Han could no longer find such a thoughtful and profound minister.
But how to use it depends entirely on Xiao Han. Xiao Han is about to serve as Zuo Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province. Since ancient times, Zuo has been respected. With power alone, Xiao Han can overwhelm Hu Weiyong.
Therefore, all the dirty work in Zhongshu Province in the future will be Hu Weiyong's.
"Your Majesty, I still have this memorial."
When everything came to an end, the courtiers breathed a sigh of relief and could finally go home for lunch, but Zhu Biao stood up again and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.
ah?
Stop it, man!
Still playing?
The courtiers were almost full of resentment, especially the courtiers outside, who felt even more bitter in their hearts. After all, the weather was quite cold and it was still snowing. How could they withstand this?
But Zhu Biao is still risking his life to sue for help. Why are there so many things happening today?
"Play."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, and Wang Jinghong said loudly again.
"Start your Majesty."
"My son, I requested an order to abolish the land tax and replace it with a business tax."
Zhu Biao adjusted his robe, took out a memorial from his sleeve, and presented it with both hands.
boom!
Zhu Biao's voice was not loud, but like thunder, it resounded through the entire Fengtian Palace, causing many courtiers to look at Zhu Biao with horror in their eyes!
It turns out that Zhu Biao is holding back his ultimate move here!
Abolish land tax and replace business tax?
Isn’t this just trying to change the state system?
How is this possible!
"Your Highness, land tax is the foundation of national finance. How can it be abolished?"
Song Lian, who originally didn't want to cause trouble, stood up at this moment, looked at Zhu Biao, and bowed slightly.
Once the land tax is abolished, the national finance will inevitably be affected, and then it will be a catastrophe!
Teacher Song Lian, I didn’t expect that you were the first to stand up against the abolition of land tax.
A flash of disappointment flashed through Zhu Biao's heart, but his face remained unchanged. Then he looked at Song Lian and said softly: "Teacher Song Lian, I'm here to ask you, what is the land tax?"
"Your Majesty the Crown Prince."
"Land tax is divided into two types of taxes, one is the Ding tax and the other is the Mu tax."
Song Lian didn't even think about it, just looked at Zhu Biao and said.
"Then let me ask you, is the annual Ding tax or the Mu tax more important?"
Zhu Biao looked at Song Lian again and asked.
"In previous years, the Ding tax was a little more, but the Mu tax was a little less."
Song Lian still didn't even think about it.
"But the people who pay taxes pay with their own rations."
"Furthermore, in today's Ming Dynasty, how much tax can the people pay?"
A coldness flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes, and then he looked at Lu Chang who was in the queue and said: "Lv Chang. Tell me, in my Ming Dynasty, whether the tax on ding is higher or the tax per mu is higher."
"Your Majesty the Crown Prince."
"Land tax is basically the same, but it is not as good as every year, otherwise the national treasury would not be in deficit."
Lu Chang bowed out of the queue, looked at Zhu Biao and said.
There had been problems with the national finances for a long time, especially the acres of land awarded by Zhu Yuanzhang, and the officials in the DPRK and the Central Government did not have to pay taxes at all.
Therefore, the tax revenue of the imperial court for three years basically came from the gentry and the gentry. Naturally, the tax revenue of the Ming Dynasty was getting worse day by day.
"ah."
Song Lian looked at Lu Chang and Zhu Biao dumbfounded.
Song Lian really didn't think about this result. After all, he was a civil servant and not an official of the Ministry of Household Affairs. How could he know the true situation of the Ming Dynasty's taxation.
But it’s normal to think about it. In today’s world, whether there are more common people or refugees, Song Lian can’t tell. But according to the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes in the troubled times of the late Yuan Dynasty, it is indeed difficult for the people to pay taxes. They must either squeeze out rations and pay taxes. , or simply cannot afford to pay.
In addition, there were natural and man-made disasters in various places, and sometimes there were years of famine, and the court still needed to provide disaster relief, so the little money in the treasury was simply not enough.
Therefore, the tax reform system must be reformed as soon as possible.
"Mr. Song Lian, I would like to ask you, how many acres of fertile land do you have at home?"
Xiao Han, who was sitting on the chair, also raised his head to look at Song Lian and asked softly.
“There is not much good land at home.”
Song Lian was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "But it's enough for food and clothing."
Song Lian is different from other gentlemen from the Eastern Zhejiang Party. Song Lian was poor since he was a child. In addition, he was upright and honest, which can be said to be a breeze. Therefore, there was not much fertile land in the family, and it was even worse than the sincerity of Liu Bowen.
Of course, Song Lian and Liu Ji were evenly matched, but Liu Bowen's salary was indeed higher than that of Song Lian. Therefore, in comparison, Liu Bowen's life was relatively wealthy, but Song Lian's family really only had food and clothing.
"Then if you are asked to pay taxes, will you still have enough to eat?"
Xiao Han glanced at Song Lian again and said softly.
This question immediately caught Song Lian's attention. Although his family had a small population, he did not have many acres of land. Therefore, if he had to pay taxes, his family's food and clothing would not be enough.
Immediately, Song Lian shook his head and said, "If I pay taxes, my salary will definitely not be enough to survive."
"You all know that without that little bit of land and that little salary, your family can't live, so why can't you think about the people."
A chill flashed in Xiao Han's eyes, and he looked at Song Lian and said coldly: "Moreover, some people don't even have acres of land, they don't have rations for the winter, and they still have to pay taxes. So I ask you, is the court going to force you to do so?" Can’t you kill the people?”
Song Lian is not Xiao Han's teacher and does not need to be respected. This is why Xiao Han spoke. Otherwise, today's home field would be Zhu Biao.
But here's the problem. The first person to stand up and question turned out to be Zhu Biao's teacher Song Lian, so Xiao Han had to come out and help his good brother.
This moment left Song Lian speechless, and then he closed his mouth angrily. If this continued, Song Lian's reputation would be destroyed today.
After all, it is a fact that the people do not have enough to eat, it is a fact that the people have no land, and when all these things are facts, how can you refute Xiao Han?
Could it be that he wants to go against the people of the world?
"But if the land tax is abolished, will it relieve the pressure on the people?"
Next to Song Lian, another official stood up, looked at Xiao Han and questioned.
"Of course you can."
Xiao Han did not speak, but Zhu Biao spoke: "The purpose of the memorial today is to solve the tax problem of the imperial court. If there is no perfect solution, why did I bring it up?"
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, how can we solve the problem of paying taxes to the imperial court?"
Li Shanchang took another step, looked at Zhu Biao and asked.
Someone has to come out to break the deadlock, and Li Shanchang has already promised Xiao Han, so he will naturally not break his promise. Moreover, Li Shanchang has reconciled with himself in his heart and is no longer so obsessed with power.
Furthermore, the monarch and his ministers have known each other for more than ten years, even if they are not for the Ming Dynasty, they have to get to know Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon throne. After all, Zhu Yuanzhang has never treated him poorly.
Moreover, there is Xiao Han in the future of the Ming Dynasty, and there is also the growing prince Zhu Biao, so Li Shanchang believes that even if all the land is handed over, the court will not treat these heroes badly.
"Everything spreads out over an acre."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the memorial in his hand and said softly.
"Um?"
"What does it mean?"
All the ministers looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in confusion.
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head even more shamelessly, then picked up the memorial on the table and said softly: "The memorial handed over by the prince clearly states that the land tax will be abolished and the land tax will be replaced by the land tax."
Zhu Yuanzhang still had a vague understanding of the concept of land-sharing tax. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to intervene at all and left everything to Xiao Han and Zhu Biao. Besides, this was a national policy that was beneficial to the Ming Dynasty. Why not use it? ?
Anyway, Zhu Yuanzhang was born in poverty, and he didn't have much favorable impressions of the powerful nobles. He even hated their behavior of squeezing the common people. Since it was a matter of pleasure for relatives and pain for enemies, he should do it thoroughly. .
"Everything spreads out over an acre."
“That is to say, all the head tax is spread into the land area. Therefore, as long as you have enough acres, the higher the tax you will pay. On the contrary, the fewer acres you own, the less tax you will pay. "
The heads of the courtiers turned to Zhu Biao again, and Zhu Biao just spoke.
"Understood."
After Zhu Biao explained this, all the officials understood that in short, he was targeting the gentry and the gentry, and immediately, a look of joyful expression appeared on his face.
Because some of the ministers in the court were also from the noble clan, so their expressions were naturally extremely embarrassing. This small group of people entering the family was completely provoking the bottom line of the noble clan.
But facing Zhu Yuanzhang, they all shut their mouths.
They still clearly remember the fate of Jiangnan and Zhejiang.
Moreover, those who can go to the court and participate in court meetings cannot be stupid. Therefore, this is completely a naked conspiracy, a conspiracy against the powerful nobles!
It seems that the imperial court is determined to destroy the gentry.
But how to refute it becomes a problem.
Once the apportionment method is implemented, it will definitely gain the support of the people all over the world. Even if the nobles want to unite and boycott the imperial tax, they may not be able to do so.
After all, this is equivalent to openly opposing the people of the world, and the imperial court will have great righteousness. At that time, the imperial court will directly send troops, and the noble clan will basically perish.
Therefore, when facing this stall, even if they don't want to recognize it, they have to hold their noses and recognize it.
"Let's start with His Majesty the Crown Prince."
"At the time when the imperial court collects taxes, what if they buy and sell acres privately to avoid taxes?"
Hu Weiyong took one step forward, looked at Zhu Biao and asked.
"The day when the imperial court collects taxes will be after the autumn harvest."
"At that time, taxes will be collected according to the ownership of the land, so it doesn't matter who the previous owner of the land was?"
"But as long as you accept this piece of land, you will have to pay taxes regardless of whether there is an autumn harvest or not. Otherwise, you will be disobeying the imperial court."
Zhu Biao glanced at Hu Weiyong and said softly: "Kill."
Hu Weiyong's figure trembled slightly, then he nodded and retreated. The ministers in the court were even more distressed and did not dare to speak.
Understand, this is the same thing as the use of heavy codes in troubled times. Therefore, no matter what, the court always has great righteousness. If you dare to evade taxes, you will have to pay the price, and the price is death.
"Your Majesty the Crown Prince, I would like to ask who made such a plan."
When Hu Weiyong walked into the queue, he glanced at Tu Jie. Tu Jie immediately understood. Then, he rolled his eyes, stood up, looked at Zhu Biao and bowed.
"This prince."
Just as Zhu Biao was about to speak, Xiao Han stood up, took a step forward, looked at Tu Jie, and said softly: "What else do you want to ask?"
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