Daming: I asked you to hang yourself, but I didn’t ask you to rebuild the Ming Dynasty

Looking at Huangen Village outside the window, Zhu Youjian said:

“In other words, I did this to expose the local officials’ collusion with the local government to my eyes!

The weapons I equip the tax inspectors are no worse than the army.

From now on, we must let them use the most advanced weapons!

All the people have in their hands are guns...

The tax inspectors have artillery, chariots, and everything else! "

Zhu Youjian laughed:

"Look!

When the people fight against the tax inspectors, isn't that a mantis manipulating a chariot? "

"Moreover--

For officials, if they cannot collect taxes, they can just report it to the tax inspector.

There is no need for them to press for collection!

If they don't receive it, they are not guilty and there will be no conflict with the local government.

If the registration is unclear, then you are guilty.

That will cost you your official position and your head!

As for the Jiangnan clan’s tax resistance...

I have a special army to deal with those stubborn people who don't pay taxes!

The tax audit belongs directly to me.

This force belongs to the emperor's personal personnel, and no official has the right to mobilize it! "

Zhu Youjian's face was serious:

"You remember--

Only by making local officials who have the most contact with the people dare not overly oppress the people can we reduce a lot of conflicts between the government and the people!

Only if the people can resist can local governments dare not set up exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes.

Because the common people will lift their heavenly spirit cover! "

Land Act, self-defence act, tax reform, establishment of audit tax...

This is a combination of Zhu Youjian's punches.

It was also his first step in reforming the Chinese system.

The only way is to let the concept of "private legal property, sacred and inviolable" penetrate deeply into the minds of bureaucrats, so that they dare not go too far!

Only Zhu Youjian can change this society.

In Chinese history, there are too many examples of officials and gentry colluding, forcing the people to rise up and kill officials in rebellion!

After all, what is the reason for this happening?

It’s because the people have no legal means of counterattack against the officials!

Zhu Youjian indeed set up a reporting mailbox...

but!

not enough!

He could imagine that once he passed away, the powerful inertia of the officialdom would...

It will definitely make the people who try to sue them unable to even get out of their homes!

In order to combat this, Zhu Youjian made two preparations.

First, the government only collects taxes, and those who do not pay taxes are subject to tax inspections.

Secondly, tax inspection is only the private property of the emperor and no one has the right to transfer it!

And taxes…

There are only two major categories in the New Ming Dynasty:

Agricultural taxes, commercial taxes.

The agricultural tax is one thirty tax and is paid at the price of grain collected in Taicang.

For example, around Handu today, when harvesting grain in Taicang, the price of wheat is 847 Wen per stone.

With the introduction of soil fertilizers, it is expected that grain output will reach an average yield of about one stone per mu, which is an increase of about 30%.

In other words, the tax for one acre of land next year will be 28 copper coins.

One month after the summer harvest, Zhu Youjian will announce the amount of money paid for taxes per mu.

Common people only need to pay the government the amount of land they own.

The government needs to give a receipt for the summer tax payment of that year and stamp it.

This point has already spread throughout the Ming Dynasty since Zhu Youjian promoted military votes.

Today's common people all know that when communicating with the government, they must ask for a receipt and a seal.

People have guns!

And standing on your own land, you still have unlimited rights to self-defense!

In this context, who dares to privately increase taxes and levies on the people?

Wang Yongchun nodded frequently.

This is a seven-seater steam locomotive.

In addition to Wang Zheng and his son, sitting next to Zhu Youjian were two queens and two princes.

Zhu Youjian's words only made the nobles in the palace admire him endlessly.

Zhu Cixiang listened intently. He knew that although his father's words were addressed to Wang Yongchun, they were actually teaching him through words and deeds, guiding him on how to be a qualified successor to the king.

Zhu Cijiong has also changed from his former naughty nature. As the second prince of the Ming Dynasty, according to his father's wishes, sooner or later he will have to assume the important responsibility of the king of a country.

The aunt told him that according to the father's philosophy, from now on, his kingdom would not be in China.

However, the actual vassal king will not be without him.

As the future leader of a country, learning to be a qualified monarch is his necessary path.

His eyes widened and he remembered his father's words in his heart.

Queen Zhou blinked her eyes.

She vaguely seemed to understand some of the emperor's thoughts.

Empress Zhang smiled lightly, with a faint smile on her face that was still as beautiful as before.

This is a qualified king!

Wang Zheng smiled.

He already knew His Majesty's thoughts.

Wang Yongchun, who worked as the emperor's driver, was also smiling.

The wealth of the Wang family today comes from the emperor.

As long as the emperor does not change his governing philosophy, the Wang family will be willing to use what they have learned throughout their lives to serve the Ming Dynasty until their death!

out the window.

The emperor's words came out through the glass.

Hao Yaoqi was riding on the horse with a solemn face.

A pair of vigilant eyes looked around, while guarding the emperor, his mind was racing.

Your Majesty, I am satisfied with this!

……

When the people of Huangen Village heard that His Majesty was coming, they immediately dropped their muskets and ran out quickly.

Li Shugen ran at the front, and behind him, Zhao Quanyi limped, leading the people and running out in formation.

A group of women also followed behind, everyone with smiles on their faces.

Hundreds of people crowded on both sides of the trail.

Someone fell to his knees and was awakened by Zhao Quanyou.

Under the spotlight, Zhu Youjian knocked on the car window.

Hao Yaoqi got off his horse and opened the car door.

Zhu Youjian walked out slowly. He was wearing ordinary light blue clothes and his feet were on the thick earth.

Behind him, the two queens, the crown prince and others slowly walked out.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!

Zhao Quanyou, a junior minister, brought 308 villagers, 107 women, and 24 children from Huangen Village to pay homage to His Majesty!

Your Majesty's greetings? "

Zhao Quanyou stood at the front of the queue and shouted loudly.

The villagers behind them screamed for a while, then gradually became quiet again.

Zhu Youjian walked up with a smile:

"I am safe.

Happy New Year from Zhao Lizheng.

Happy New Year, folks! "

The emperor's personal greetings immediately made the people of Huang'en Village even more excited.

“Happy New Year to Your Majesty, Happy New Year to all of you nobles.

Happy New Year ladies!

Happy New Year to both princes..."

The noisy greetings lasted for a while before becoming quiet again.

Zhu Youjian had a smile on his lips, and the two queens also waved to the people in a graceful manner. The prince took Zhu Cijiong with him, and the smile on his lips never stopped.

Zhu Youjian looked around and said with a smile:

"Just looking at the houses of the folks, I know that you will have a very happy New Year."