The government has no money, and one of the key reasons is low taxes.
Zhu Yuanzhang was born as a farmer and believed that the lower the agricultural tax, the better, so he adopted a policy of one tax per thirty. The determination of this standard made it impossible for the tax revenue of the Ming Dynasty to exceed 33 million dan.
What is even more sad is that in the history of the Ming Dynasty, the three dynasties of Hongwu, Jianwen and Yongle could be said to be the "richest" time for the court. The further back they went, the poorer the court became.
By the year of Tianqi, the imperial tax had shrunk to 25.79 million shi.
Therefore, Ming Dynasty was at its peak at the beginning, and went downhill at other times.
I am ashamed to say that the Ming Emperor did not understand economics and did not dare to reform the tax system easily.
Zhang Juzheng was awesome and gave the Ming Dynasty a glimmer of hope through a series of reforms. However, Emperor Wanli didn't understand Zhang Juzheng, let alone economics. After Zhang Juzheng died, the ray of light that the Ming Dynasty had returned to the Ming Dynasty was completely annihilated.
Zhu Yuanzhang simplified economic issues and lacked research on social relations and social activities.
Zhu Yunwen did not intend to follow the old path of Zhu Yuanzhang. He not only raised the agricultural tax from 1 in 30 to 1 in 15, but also abolished salary fields and tax-free fields, making large tracts of land taxable.
Although including minor officials in the court salary will cost the court a huge amount of money, compared to the heavy harm they inflict on the people and the land they occupy that is not taxed, it is absolutely right for the court to do so. , and, is feasible.
Xia Yuanjihui reported: "Your Majesty, if the whipping law and the law to curb mergers and contributions are fully implemented, the tax revenue this year will be at least 50 million dan, and it is very likely to reach 60 million dan. At present, we only need to endure the Half a year later, apart from various expenditures, the Household Department’s savings are still substantial.”
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said happily: "I think these salary benefits are acceptable, but I have a suggestion."
"Please give me your permission, Your Majesty."
Xia Yuanji said solemnly.
Zhu Yunwen pointed to the new salary system document and said: "Two capitals and thirteen provinces, more than 300 state capitals, and more than 1,000 counties. It is not as good as if we work together with the staff to organize tax, population, commerce, land, official reputation, With public security, criminal prisons, etc. as the standard, prefectures and counties are assessed every two years, and the top 100 counties and top ten prefectures are selected. "
"For all officials in the top 100 counties and top ten prefectures, their salaries will be increased by another 50% within two years. After two years, if they are still ranked among the top 100 counties and top ten prefectures, they will continue to enjoy the salary increase. If they fall out of the For the Top 100 and Ten Prefectures, the salary increase will be cancelled. How about that?"
Xia Yuanji looked at Zhu Yunwen in surprise and said quickly: "The emperor's move will benefit the country and the people and should be practiced for thousands of years!"
Huang Zicheng lamented and said: "The emperor governs the country well, but I can't do as well as the ministers."
Using salary increase as an incentive measure to select top 100 counties and top ten prefectures, it goes without saying that the prefectures and counties will pay attention to people's livelihood, and even the bad subordinates will restrain themselves and treat the old farmers kindly.
Who wouldn’t want to do something that concerns their own interests?
Even if there are a few dishonest people, they will be abandoned by the bureaucratic collective. You can't lose the wealth of everyone in the county government because of one person.
After Huang Zicheng and Xia Yuanji left, Yu Xin, the cabinet minister, and Qitai, the official minister, were summoned to Wuying Palace.
Zhu Yunwen asked the cabinet and the Ministry of Personnel to rectify the prefectures and counties, and notified the chief envoys in various places to standardize the number of subordinate officials in each prefecture and county before the implementation of the new salary system. Those who can be reduced will be reduced, and those who cannot be reduced will be retained.
In short, no over-capacity or over-staffing is allowed.
If any prefecture or county has special circumstances, it can be reported to the court for separate approval.
After handling a series of affairs, it was almost evening. Zhu Yunwen did not go back to Kunning Palace directly, but went to Jingren Palace.
Luo Yan'er was sitting upright and writing. When she heard the movement, she looked up and saw that it was Zhu Yunzhen. She quickly put away her pen, stood up and saluted: "I have seen the emperor, Your Majesty Jin'an."
Zhu Yunwen stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Excuse me, are you feeling better today?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for asking me. I am fine."
Luo Yan'er replied with a smile.
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly, walked to the table, looked at the words on the rice paper, and read: "Mrs. Kuang's character is quiet and leisurely. Words are not what she wants. She talks too much and makes many mistakes, so it is better to be taciturn. Therefore, "Book" denounces "The Morning of the Hen" , "Poetry" has the thorns of sharp steps, and "Li" has the precepts of strict discipline. Those who are good at self-control must be cautious about this, which is even more acceptable. What do you think of the words of "Inner Training"? "
Luo Yan'er walked aside and said respectfully: "The words of the "Internal Training" are of course the truth."
"The most reasonable thing? Haha, is it really so?"
Zhu Yunwen looked at Luo Yan'er with a smile.
Luo Yan'er did not dare to look directly at Zhu Yunwen, she lowered her head and replied: "If I talk too much, the emperor will be angry and punish me. Isn't this "Internal Training" the most reasonable thing?"
Zhu Yunwen was stunned for a moment and then laughed.
This Mr. Luo is really quite talented.
"In my opinion, these words should be burned."
Zhu Yunwen picked up the paper, walked to the stove, threw it in, looked back at the surprised Luo Yan'er, and said: "You will make mistakes if you talk too much, just because you don't think before you talk too much. If you are reasonable, reasonable, and well-founded, Even if I say it thousands of times, what’s the point?”
Luo Yan'er looked at the paper that turned into ashes, her eyes moved slightly, and met Zhu Yunzhen's clear and deep gaze.
The soft heart seemed to be touched by something.
Although he is an emperor, he seems to be different from what he imagined.
He is not overbearing and powerful, but has a domineering attitude that can determine life and death with a single word, but is as elegant as the spring breeze, as majestic as promised in a dream, approachable, and gentle. It seems that everyone is equal in his eyes.
Falling into the deep eyes, Luo Yan'er was startled by her heartbeat for a moment. She quickly turned her head, glanced at Zhu Yunzhen secretly, and whispered: "The emperor is right."
With a smile on his lips, Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and asked, "Come with me to see Chengqian Palace."
Luo Yan'er naturally agreed.
In Chengqian Palace, the sound of weaving can be heard all the time.
The last poisoning incident did not affect the production of Chengqian Palace.
Concubine Xian was inspecting the finished product of medical gauze. After finding that there was no problem, she sent someone to send it for high-temperature treatment.
Although Zhu Yunwen ordered several times that he came to Chengqian Palace without saluting, the concubines and palace maids never followed it. After saluting, the sound of weaving started again.
"Your Majesty, the Chengqian Palace can currently produce sixty boxes per day. If we can purchase more weaving cars and deploy additional personnel, we can produce a hundred boxes per day."
Concubine Xian said with a smile.
Zhu Yunwen checked the medical gauze and asked, "Is there any problem?"
Concubine Xian shook her head and said: "There is no problem. King Liao and King Min have found reliable cotton merchants. As long as the cotton is supplied, there will be no problem with medical gauze."
Zhu Yunwen smiled with satisfaction and said: "Nissan Hundred Boxes is a good goal. However, I am worried that the queen will not agree."
Kunning Palace.
Ma Enhui flipped the beads, recorded them with a pen, and started counting again. Finally, she looked at the number on the paper, frowned, and said to the maid: "The Ministry of War wants to purchase 300,000 boxes, and we only produce 60 boxes per day. It’s only 20,000 boxes a year. At this pace, wouldn’t it take fifteen years?”
Fifteen years is too long!
We have to fight every day from now on!
Ma Enhui ordered sternly: "Go and tell the second king that I will make at least a hundred chariots, the sooner the better. In addition, let Concubine Ning be responsible for selecting three hundred more maids in the palace to participate in the weaving. I will make them in the palace." Within two years, complete the contract of 300,000 boxes from the Ministry of War!"
