Because this amnesty is still the same as the previous one.
People who commit heinous crimes, corruption, bribery, tax evasion and other crimes are not covered by the amnesty.
This left officials and businessmen completely confused.
They also fully understood the emperor's bottom line and purpose, which was to rectify the administration of officials and prepare to collect business taxes.
While they were helpless, the businessmen were also happy, which meant that in the future, there would be no need to wait for delivery, food and credit cards when doing business.
The source of all this was discussing matters with Bi Ziyan, the Minister of Household Affairs, in Dongnuan Pavilion.
"Why did Guo Aiqing come to see me?"
"Your Majesty, there are more than 300 large and small caravans registered with the Ministry of Household Affairs, with a total of 2,000 people. There are even more solo merchants, with a total of 5,000 or 6,000 people. They are also coming in a steady stream, carrying enough silver. Nearly thirty million taels."
Listening to Bi Ziyan's report, Chongzhen took a breath.
According to records and calculations, the entire Ming Dynasty had as much as 800 million taels of silver, and this investment conference attracted nearly half of it, which was simply too scary.
"Your Majesty, there are too many people. The venue prepared by me in advance cannot be used. With such a large number of people, it can only be held in the open air!"
“Let it be open in the open air, as long as it doesn’t rain, it’s the same thing if you put in more fire pots.
As for the venue, let’s choose it at the Grand Campus of Jingying Daying. Martial Arts has been held there, so it won’t be a big deal as long as we plan well. "
There is nothing that can be done about it. More than 10,000 people attend the conference. Let alone now, even in future generations, only large stadiums can accommodate it.
They are all businessmen. It is difficult to determine who can participate and who cannot.
Instead of letting people discuss it, it would be better for everyone to participate.
In the midst of the busyness, the time finally arrived on October 21st. Ever since the curfew was lifted in the entire city of Beijing, the buzz has not stopped because today is the time for the investment conference.
The businessmen took the admission documents issued by the Ministry of Household Affairs, received the entry number plate at the gate of the Beijing Camp, and then went through a body search by the sergeants before entering the main campus of the Beijing Camp.
The layout in the school grounds is very simple. At the front is a platform that is ten meters wide, thirty meters long, and two meters high. It is covered with a red carpet woven with dyed hemp rope, which is very festive.
Directly behind the stage is a wooden wall that is five meters high and thirty meters wide. It is white in color and has several large red paper stickers with the words "Ningyuan Mutual Market Investment Promotion Conference" written on it.
The layout in the middle of the school grounds is much simpler. At the front are rows of chairs with tea and so on. This is prepared for the caravan.
At the back is a long stool similar to a horse pile, which is prepared for lone businessmen.
Although there is a meaning of difference, in the eyes of businessmen, this is perfectly normal. One person still wants to compete with a caravan?
Your contribution is not as great as that of the caravan. Just being able to come in and give you a temporary seat is already pretty good.
The so-called peers are enemies, which is very obvious in this school. There is a strong smell of gunpowder, especially in some caravans.
Amidst the discussion, the time finally reached the Chenzheng moment. After a clear bell rang, the venue gradually became quiet, waiting for the officials from the Ministry of Revenue to arrive.
"Hiss... The person at the front is Mr. Sun Chengzong, Mr. Sun Ge, and the one next to him should be Mr. Yuan Keli and Mr. Yuan Ge!"
"Yes, it's them. Why did they come to this investment conference?"
"It's not just the two of them, the ones behind them should be the remaining three cabinet bachelors!"
"I seem to see the magnificence of the official's study room!"
"And Fan Jingwen, Minister of Industry!"
"What's going on? Isn't this a matter of the Ministry of Finance? Why are they all here?"
"Are all officials in the capital so idle?"
"Is His Majesty also here? Otherwise, why would they care about this investment conference?"
"Probably not. With your Majesty's status, why would you come here for business matters? Wouldn't that be an insult to the royal status?
I guess some laws need to be issued, after all, this mutual market is extraordinary. "
"Stop chatting now, wait and see!"
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The businessmen who did not know the six ministers of the cabinet were shocked when they heard that the cabinet bachelors and ministers of the six ministers had arrived. They started talking one after another.
Bi Ziyan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, stepped onto the platform and said loudly: "I would like to introduce myself. Bi Ziyan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, has been trusted by His Majesty to preside over this investment conference of Ningyuan Mutual Market.
On behalf of Your Majesty and the Imperial Court, I welcome you all and thank you for your trust in Your Majesty and the Imperial Court. "
After Bi Ziyan finished speaking, he performed a common etiquette on the world.
This scene greatly excited all the businessmen present. When did the officials of the imperial court pay so much attention to them?
What's more, this is the Minister of Household Affairs of the Ming Dynasty, a big shot who can decide the collapse of their family in an instant.
Without waiting for anyone to say anything, Bi Ziyan continued: "We will talk about the gossip later. Now let's get to the point. I believe you all have some guesses about the development of Ningyuan Mutual Market. Today I will also talk about the imperial court's plan.
After accounting by our household department, when the Ningyuan mutual market stabilizes, if the tax rate is 30 to 1, the tax revenue will be 800,000 taels of silver in the first year, reaching 2 million taels in three years, and 5 million taels in five years.
As for whether it will be higher in the future, it depends on your ability and the wealth of the people of Ming Dynasty. "
hiss……
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone took a breath.
Everyone looked at each other in disbelief, as if they couldn't believe their ears.
But looking at the faces of the people next to him, he confirmed that he heard correctly.
Even though the people in the Dongting Merchant Gang at the front had great confidence in Ningyuan Mutual Market after Xi Duanfan's analysis, they were still confused at the moment.
Xi Duanfan, who was at the front, was startled for a moment, then his eyes shone with light and a trace of a smile appeared on his face.
Then he turned to look at the pale crowd and whispered: "Don't panic, and don't just look at the front. On the other hand, the court definitely has backup plans, otherwise it would be impossible to achieve this tax!
If you can't do it, wouldn't that be a slap in the face to His Majesty and the court?
Therefore, the imperial court will do its best to support the development of Ningyuan Mutual Market no matter what. "
After Xi Duanfan reminded them, everyone suddenly woke up and a look of determination flashed in their eyes.
Then Bi Ziyan's words were immediately verified by them, and they heard Bi Ziyan say: "I know, this thing sounds outrageous, but I confirm that I am not wrong.
In order to reassure you, the imperial court will make a guarantee that the imperial court will sign a gambling agreement with any businessman who purchases a shop.
After five years, if the commercial tax does not reach 5 million taels, the silver taels used to purchase the shop will be refunded, but the prerequisite is that the rent expenses are deducted first.
For example, the shop you bought cost 5,000 taels of silver, and the average shop rent in the entire exchange market is 30 taels a month. Calculated in five years, the rent is 1,800 taels. According to the regulations, 3,200 taels will be refunded.
Why is rent deducted? Because the risk cannot only be borne by the court, there is no business in the world that is guaranteed to make a profit without losing money.
You can't make money in such a large mutual market. That's a problem of ability. Exiting is the only option. Both you and the court should stop losses in time. "
