I'm really not the carpenter emperor

What concept?

The income from mining tax alone is enough for Ming Dynasty to pay the armies all over the world.

After the implementation of the new salt law in the two prefectures of Denglai, the salt tax has also turned from a loss over the years to a profit in the fourth year of Tianqi, but it is not high.

Last year, the two prefectures of Denglai, the land of Huaihe River and the coastal provinces of Fujian received only 380 million taels of salt tax.

But anyone can see that this number will at least double in the five years of Apocalypse!This is why Zhu Youxiao vigorously promoted the new salt law...

In the future, the annual disaster relief expenses will only increase. To be honest, there is almost nothing that can be done with the annual mining tax and tariff of more than 2000 million taels.

It's the same as paying back money in later generations. When you get the money, you don't warm it up in your hands, and you hand it over to others in a blink of an eye.

What Zhu Youxiao wants to do is "freedom of wealth"!

In addition to mining taxes, tariffs and the increasingly mature salt tax, there is also a hidden income that has never been included, that is, the trade treaty signed by Zhu Youxiao and the Spanish Emperor Philip IV.

The trade treaty was signed in the second year of Tianqi. After the signing, there was an endless stream of merchant ships from the two countries in the coastal areas, which greatly promoted the development of maritime commerce and trade.

Various products such as porcelain, silk, and clothing of the Ming Dynasty were sold overseas, especially the rare and fine silk porcelain, which even the Spanish royal family rushed to buy.

And some unique products of the Spaniards have also spread to China, such as more accurate monocular lenses that can be used for artillery guidance and for generals to observe the battlefield.

And more comprehensively, the whole map of the remaining countries south and north of Ming Dynasty, royal families of European countries, popular collections among royal families, and so on.

No matter what it is, the peaceful exchange of trade between the East and the West will help the development and expansion of Ming Dynasty to the world in the future.

Of course, now Zhu Youxiao is just weak-minded.

It is precisely because of the signing of trade treaties that coastal provinces such as Fujian and Zhejiang have developed several relatively prosperous port towns in recent years.

In these port towns, merchant ships come and go continuously throughout the day.

Caravans from various countries passed through Daming, went to Japan, and returned to the Spice Islands and other places, forming a healthy trade situation of mutual benefit and win-win.

With the development of maritime commerce, other countries also came to Daming to sign trade agreements one after another, and Zhu Youxiao naturally did not refuse anyone who came.

The Imperial Chamber of Commerce and the Suzhou Weaving Bureau are responsible for managing the current trade between Daming and other countries, and the Supervising Department collects taxes.

The Royal Chamber of Commerce and the Suzhou Weaving Bureau collect a certain amount of silver taels for the commodities exchanged between countries, which is called "tax inclusion".

The so-called clamping tax is actually a kind of commercial tax, which came into being due to the signing of the trade agreement, but it has not yet officially become a legal tax.

Zhu Youxiao is also planning to collect business taxes step by step and boil frogs in warm water.

The increase in tariffs is the beginning of the slow collection of commercial taxes, and the emergence of taxation is also the result of Zhu Youxiao's acquiescence.

The current income of the clamp tax has far exceeded the Beijing-Hangzhou tariff, so it is inevitable that it will be brought to the table by some businessmen.

It is precisely because of the current illegality of taxation that it has become an excuse for businessmen to make trouble and refuse to pay taxes. The elders in the cabinet are discussing this matter recently.

The cabinet's initial agenda is to merge the included tax into the tariff, and then expand the scope and intensity of the tariff.

With the vigorous development of maritime commerce, merchants grew rapidly, and the existing maritime trade tax was simply not enough for Daming to enjoy the benefits of trade.

It has been five years since the tax revenue of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal was increased in the first year of Tianqi, and now it is completely unable to meet the tax revenue needs of the court.

Therefore, it is imperative to increase the scope and intensity of tariff collection.

"Last year, the army collected 770 shi of grain..." Zhu Youxiao repeated, laughing, as if he couldn't believe the result.

Immediately, he slammed the memorial in his hand to the ground and said:

"Look, show me one word, one word!"

At this time, Zhao Bingzhong probably guessed the emperor's intention to recall him, and when he went to pick up the memorial, he wiped the sweat beads on his forehead that made him itch.

The more I looked, the more frightened I became.

At this time, Zhu Youxiao coughed, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and Zhao Bingzhong was so startled that he quickly put his hands on the ground, not daring to vent his breath.

Although he read it very quickly just now, he really saw that none of Zhu Xieyuan's words were good this time!

Of course, this is for officials like them.

To Daming and to the emperor, these words are true and heartfelt words, and they can help Daming cure his illness with medicine!

"[-] military households, [-] hectares of military settlements!" Zhu Youxiao's eyes were sharp enough to kill people, "How can you ask military households to cultivate such a scarce field?"

"Since there are few military settlements, why don't you report to me and lower the tax on military settlements?"

"The commanders of Zhenxiwei have been in charge of the Yu family for generations, and the military tax collected even exceeds the ancestral system of Emperor Hongwu. Who gave them the courage!?"

These questions hit the soul directly, and Zhao Bingzhong, the Minister of the Ministry of household affairs, dared to answer none of them.

"Reduce military tax!"

Zhu Youxiao glanced at it and said.

It wasn't until he heard this that Zhao Bingzhong knew that he had to speak, and that the emperor was forcing him to stand in line.

He naturally knew which team he stood on, otherwise he wouldn't be in such an important position as Hubu Shangshu.

But this time is different, this time the emperor wants to move the guard!

Even a fool can see that the emperor is targeting Zhenxi Wei Yu's family, but in fact, he is targeting the guards in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces!

If the lowering of the army tax this time did not arouse much opposition at the local level, Zhao Bingzhong dared to say that the subsequent emperor would dare to check the accounts!

Check what account?

Check whose account?

Of course, it is to settle accounts with all the civil and military officials of the guards in Shanshan and Shaanxi, and check their old accounts!

As for the purpose, it goes without saying that Zhao Bingzhong didn't even dare to think about it.

"Zhao Aiqing, do you think the military tax should be lowered this time?" Zhu Youxiao squinted and asked leisurely.

The ethereal voice, like a ghost, is attached to Zhao Bingzhong's body and soul.

Zhao Bingzhong was startled, he sensed a killing intent from the emperor's indifferent eyes!

In fact, he can also understand that the emperor will make this move sooner or later.

Zhu Xieyuan was asked to go to Shanshan to squat for three years. What did he do?

Believe it or not, Zhu Xieyuan really went to rectify the guard.

If those were all preparations before, then the reduction of the military tax this time can be regarded as the emperor's real move to the guard, this behemoth.

"I think, yes!" Zhao Bingzhong seemed to have lost half of his soul, his eyes were slack, his lips were trembling up and down, in a trance, as if he had made some decision, he said:

"The Ministry of War leads the whole country to garrison. If something like this happens, the guilt cannot be escaped. Wang Qia should take the responsibility of pleading guilty and lead the Ministry of War to investigate the town's west guard army."

"The ministers are also responsible, and should fully cooperate."

Zhu Youxiao was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't expect Zhao Bingzhong to come to such an event. He thought about it and said, "That's fine, Wang Chaofu..."

Hearing the summons, the latter flashed sideways and said respectfully:

"His Majesty."

"Just as Zhao Aiqing said, go to the Ministry of War."

"According to the order."

Chapter 627 This Kid Has Been Smart since He was a Child

The Forbidden City, the Ministry of War signed the room.

A group of officials from the Ministry of War are sitting on duty. There are people coming and going here. Except for Wang Qia, few people can sit in their seats for half an hour.

Everyone discussed and made decisions at the same time, and finally they had to coordinate and summarize the documents from all over the place, and submit them to Xinuang Pavilion for Emperor Tianqi to review.

If the emperor is not satisfied with the opinion of the Ministry of War, the memorial will be sent back to the Ministry of War.

At this time, the officials were very nervous, because the emperor would never want the second submission from the Ministry of War to still dissatisfy him.

But on this day, an unexpected visitor came to the Ministry of War.

"My lord, our house didn't disturb your tranquility, did it?"

With a high-pitched voice, Wang Chaofu entered the door and took a look around, and soon saw Wang Qia, Minister of the Ministry of War, sitting at the innermost side.

For some reason, these eunuchs, big and small, in the palace always have a strange smell when they speak to normal people.

But Wang Qia is no longer surprised, and it is better not to provoke this person in front of him.

He seemed to be unresponsive, slowly stood up from the chair, his eyes were also visible to the naked eye, and he cupped his hands and said with a smile:

"If the prince is not with His Majesty, how can he have the time to hang out with me?"

Wang Chaofu smiled, walked into the signing room of the Ministry of War, looked back and forth first, and then replied:

"The Ministry Hall doesn't know yet, Your Majesty called Mr. Zhao from the Household Department to the inner palace."

"Could it be that something major happened to the household department?" Wang Qia asked subconsciously, and suddenly felt a slip of the tongue after speaking, and said with a smile:

"Ah, household soldiers don't separate families!"

"The first palace is a minister, Mr. Zhao is highly valued by His Majesty, and the next official should congratulate you!"

Wang Chaofu laughed and didn't point it out, but he didn't think it was a big deal for those who watched the excitement, and said mysteriously:

"It's really not a big deal, His Majesty just asked about the military tax!"

"Military taxation? Isn't this a big deal?" Wang Qia was startled, and even the officials of the military department who were busy around him looked this way.

He is in charge of the Ministry of War, so he naturally understands that military taxation is a taboo that cannot be mentioned!

For the ministers of the Ministry of War in the past dynasties, anyone who had ideas about military taxation and had to investigate it in detail ended in misery.

Wang Qia turned his eyes, calmed down, and practiced Tai Chi:

"Since Hongwu, the military tax has been collected in accordance with the regulations, and the Ministry of War has never seen anything unusual..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Chaofu interrupted, oops:

"Don't hide it, it's the book written by the Governor of Shanxi Province, something big happened to Zhenxiwei!"

"Governor Zhu killed Yu Wei, the commander of Zhenxiwei, with the Shangfang Sword bestowed by His Majesty. When the book came out, everything about Zhenxiwei was clarified and placed on His Majesty's table."

"There are more than [-] military households farming the [-] hectares of military settlements. Tell me about this..."

Wang Chaofu had an ugly face, but he was secretly happy in his heart.

Now it's all right, you, Minister of the Ministry of War, should be in a hurry.

"How could such a thing happen..." Wang Qia felt dizzy, and slumped on the chair, suddenly asked: "What did your majesty say?"

Wang Chaofu rolled his eyes and sneered:

"What else can I say? Grandpa was furious and scolded everyone in Yu's family to be damned, and made a decree to reduce the army tax in the town of Xiwei!"

"What, tax reduction?" Wang Qia quickly stood up again, his eyes rolling wildly, "This, this, this, how can this be done?"

Lowering the army and collecting taxes is an enemy of the whole world!

Could it be that His Majesty's brain has been flooded, and at this time to go to the army to collect taxes in the guard station, this time not only the civil officials from all over the place will make trouble, but the generals will also refuse to accept it!

"The one surnamed Zhao didn't persuade His Majesty?"

"Persuasion?" Chao Fu smiled and said, "Not only did he not persuade him, but he also said a lot of words of support, and by the way, this army department of yours was also involved."

"Me?" Wang Qia was taken aback.

Wang Chaofu nodded and said:

"It can be regarded as the main topic. This is also the purpose of our family coming back this time. Your Majesty ordered the Ministry of War to cooperate with the Ministry of Households to investigate the military settlements of Zhenxiwei."

After speaking, Wang Chaofu paused, and began to pay attention to Wang Qia's expression.

Sure enough, his expression suddenly became ugly, so Wang Chaofu acted like a good guy, and said with relief:

"Oh, there is no need to worry about the minister."

"In this matter, His Majesty attaches equal importance to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs. If the investigation is done well, there will be rewards. Even if the investigation is not done well, it will be punished together."

Wang Qia was really angry. He had nothing to do with himself, or he had nothing to do with him in the short term.

But that Zhao Bingzhong, in order to show his loyalty to the emperor, actually dragged the Ministry of War into the water!When you meet Shengyan, you are so full of words, aren't you afraid of flashing your waist?

Once the imperial decree came out this time, I couldn't hide even if I wanted to. Isn't this forcing people to stand in line?

I am the Minister of the Ministry of War, as long as I want to continue to stay in this position, it is obvious which team I want to stand in!