Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

After experiencing more things and facing more challenges, Zhu Youxiao felt more and more that the Ming Dynasty was in chaos. This chaos was not the chaos that appeared on the surface, but the chaos under the surface, which was more reflected in the people's hearts!

Regardless of the fact that the Ming Dynasty faced diverse problems such as Jianlu rebellion, chieftain rebellion, frequent disasters, and local civil unrest. In particular, the national treasury balance was stretched thin, which gave people the feeling that the Ming Dynasty was about to die.

However, in fact, most places in the Ming Dynasty were not greatly affected, such as the capital and the capital, and the southeastern provinces. Whether it was presented in memorials or manifested by the people themselves, they were all active.

It is obvious that many places are prosperous, and the majority of the groups under the rule do not consider anything else most of the time. They just think about living a good life. It seems that war is far away from them, and chaos seems far away from them... …

This is exactly the case. In the original timeline, the Ming Dynasty could be passed down to the Chongzhen Dynasty. Otherwise, the Ming Dynasty would have overturned long ago, and it would not be able to withstand the Jiashen national disaster.

However, Zhu Youxiao is extremely sober and rational. The more he is like this, the more dangerous it is, because there is an extremely serious sense of separation in the Ming Dynasty.

From a purely geographical perspective, we cannot understand regions that are occasionally hit by disasters, regions that are plagued by disasters, regions that are peaceful and orderly, regions that are affected by war, regions that are developing and prosperous, and regions that can only maintain food and clothing. , this is no longer a simple difference between north and south.

The most ridiculous thing in the world is empathy.

Don't tell others to be kind without having suffered others' suffering!

Under such a general background, there are also a series of real facts such as the huge gap between the rich and the poor, the intensification of land annexation, acute class antagonism, corruption in officialdom, rampant privileges, collusion between officials and gentry, and corruption between officials and businessmen. These are all It was cleverly hidden under the table, which was precisely the source of the chaos in Ming Dynasty!

Therefore, if Zhu Youxiao wants to save the Ming Dynasty and reverse the overthrow of the country, he must first be able to accept this kind of chaos, and be in the whirlpool of this kind of chaos, so that he can not be affected by the chaos, and carry out what he thinks is right with clear goals. You even need to know how to break the situation through chaos. Only in this way can you have a chance to fight!

"I have my own considerations and reasons for what I want to do and what I don't do. This country and country belong to me. Looking at the world, no one hopes that Ming Dynasty will become better than me!"

In Dongnuan Pavilion, Zhu Youxiao's sonorous and powerful voice sounded.

"What the Qing family wants to say to me is simply not to be arbitrary, not to block the way of speech, not to chill the courtiers, and not to disappoint all the people of the world."

Zhu Youxiao leaned forward and stared at Han Yiliang, who had a complicated expression. "But have the Qing family ever thought about all the things they have experienced before? If I don't do that, can this chaos be contained?"

"While I was trying every possible means to solve the problem, Chen Qiyu, Sun Chuanting and others found out that there were serious smuggling frauds in various sects inside and outside the capital. If I really do what the Qing family said and asked for the advice of the ministers in the court on everything, then Qing Do you think this matter can be found out?"

Han Yiliang was speechless for a moment.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

Seeing Han Yiliang like this, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said: "I summoned your family to the palace. What I want to talk about is not the court affairs, let alone the people's hearts, but the National Tax Administration Office!"

"Since the Qing family is willing to take up this position, there are some things that I must first communicate with the Qing family. No matter how much I say, I will not do my job well. If all the civil and military officials in the dynasty can do this, then the Ming Dynasty will It’s more than that!!”

The Huangji Sect officials knelt down and remonstrated, and Zhu Youxiao dealt with it in his own way, but this by no means meant that the matter was over.

Quite the opposite.

There are too many doubts in the hearts of too many people.

And this is exactly what Zhu Youxiao wants to see.

Zhu Youxiao just wants everyone to guess.

Imperial power requires a fundamental foundation.

Because only with the basic market position can we have full confidence.

Otherwise, being an emperor is just a puppet.

But in addition to the basic base, the imperial power should have a sense of mystery!

Only when there is a sense of mystery, people underneath will be afraid.

Let them not know what the emperor is thinking and doing.

If you can't figure this out, no one will dare to take action easily.

This is also the reason why Zhu Youxiao took advantage of the fall of Xiyuan to set up a special Royal Forbidden Army. He just wanted to isolate the connection between inside and outside the palace.

The imperial power of the Ming Dynasty has lost its sense of mystery over a relatively long period of time. This has also created a complex and changeable situation in the court, and has also created an increasingly acute dispute between imperial power and ministerial power.

Now Zhu Youxiao wants to use his own way to recreate the mystery of imperial power!

Zhu Youxiao wants to make those sophisticated self-interested people clearly able to see themselves, but they can't guess what they are thinking or what they want to do. As long as this step can be achieved, then there will be more advantages in the future. !

"I know that in fact, in the hearts of the Qing family, there are still many things that they want to say to me."

Zhu Youxiao lifted up the sleeves of his robe, stretched out his hand and said to Han Yiliang: "The Qing family wants to admonish me, that's fine, but before admonishing, the Qing family has to do something first, so that I can see the true talent and learning, instead of being like those in the court. Most people are just empty talk, misleading the country, and talking nonsense!"

"Is this a test for your Majesty?"

Han Yiliang paused, stretched out his hand and bowed to the emperor.

"The Qing family can understand it this way."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "I have placed the Chongwen Gate Customs under the Shuntian Government Office, and set up a special National Tax Administration Department to take charge of it. The Qing family will face the first challenge, which is to litigate with the Ministry of Household Affairs."

"Under such a premise, the Qing family must also control the National Tax Administration Department, collect taxes from Chongwenmen customs, and completely put an end to smuggling in and outside the capital. This is the first problem that the Qing family has to face. Two challenges.”

"What I've said is just the beginning. But if the Qing family can't even cope with the above two challenges, then there's no need for the Qing family to say anything else."

Han Yiliang's expression became serious.

indeed.

As for the two challenges mentioned by the emperor, neither one can be easily dealt with. After all, Chongwenmen Customs is too special. It involves not only the Ministry of Household Affairs, but also many groups in the capital and Gyeonggi. If it is not handled properly , I am afraid that the special establishment of the Zhili Department of National Taxation will become a laughing stock.

Han Yiliang is willing to take over this hot potato because he really wants to do something practical, but there is a gap between wanting to do something practical and actually doing something practical!

"Your Majesty, I dare to ask a question."

"speak."

Looking at Han Yiliang with a serious expression, Zhu Youxiao, who was leaning on the cushions, smiled.

"Why did His Majesty set up a special National Tax Administration Office?"

Han Yiliang's words were concise and concise.

Han Yiliang knew one thing in his heart. Under such circumstances, the emperor specially set up the National Tax Administration Department, which was also under the jurisdiction of Shuntian Prefecture. It was by no means as simple as changing the Chongwen Gate Customs.

If it were really that simple, just let him be appointed as Chongwenmen Customs Supervisor. Why bother going through so much trouble like now?

Han Yiliang does not like people who want to be an official. If he really just wants to be an official, then he will not stop at his current position.

I really saw you right.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yiliang with a look of approval on his face. After a moment of pause, he said: "I have set up a special National Tax Administration Department. What I want is very simple, which is tax reform!!"

It really is! !

Han Yiliang's expression changed slightly. Although he had guessed something, he did not dare to think about it deeply. After all, once such remarks were spread, it would definitely cause an uproar.

Tax reform is often linked to legislative reforms.

And the reform is not just tax reform!

"Through this farce in the capital and Gyeonggi, I have seen a lot of things clearly."

Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a low tone: "Even if the imperial court does not need to send more troops, it can still fill the treasury and solve the various difficulties it faces. The reason why it needed to send more troops in the past was because of the many tax items collected. It has been intercepted by groups of vested interests. This should be tax money for the national treasury, but it has been enriched for personal gain!!"

"I don't want to mention what happened in the past, but in the future, the court must take it from the people and use it for the people, and the special National Tax Administration Department will be the vanguard of my tax reform. If If the Qing family can't accomplish what I want, then I will replace it with someone who can do it, but I don't think the Qing family is the type to give up when faced with difficulties, right?"

"Your Majesty, just look at your performance."

After getting the answer he wanted, Han Yiliang looked serious and bowed solemnly to Zhu Youxiao.

"Then I'll wait and see."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly.