Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

To carry out armed taxation, Zhu Youxiao decided to set up a special National Tax Administration Department, and Han Yiliang took charge of the department. He knew in his heart what he wanted to do!

As for the collapsed fiscal system of the Ming Dynasty, fiscal reform at the central level alone cannot be effectively implemented at the local level.

Under the influence of bureaucratic thinking and endless party disputes, the two capitals and thirteen provinces under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty were basically in ruins, and tax collection was in the hands of local bureaucrats.

The bustle in the world comes because of profit, and the hustle and bustle in the world all goes away because of profit.

As long as interests are involved, even the Emperor of Ming Dynasty can't do it. After all, from the land tax, Ding tax, salt tax, tea tax, mineral tax, commercial tax, fire consumption and many other tax items, too much money can be intercepted every year. No one wants to spit out the fat that they have eaten.

But what Zhu Youxiao can do now is to focus on the prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Beizhili. After all, taking too big a step can easily lead to trouble.

"Brother Emperor, you asked the State Taxation Bureau under the jurisdiction of Han Yiliang to recruit a large number of brave people from the private sector to supplement the team of tax soldiers under the jurisdiction and directly participate in the investigation of the customs case. I'm afraid this will arouse a lot of people's suspicions, right?"

Outside the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youjian followed his royal brother, with a hint of worry in his eyebrows. After learning about this incident, Zhu Youjian thought a lot in his mind.

"Actually, that's not what the emperor wants to ask me, right?"

Zhu Youxiao, who was walking on the imperial road, suddenly stopped, but he did not look at Zhu Youjian. Instead, he looked up at the blue sky and said calmly.

"Brother Chen..."

Zhu Youjian was a little hesitant and didn't know how to speak.

"Speak out what you think in your heart."

Looking at the birds flying in the sky, Zhu Youxiao continued: "Don't have any worries between the emperor brother and me. The country and country of the Zhu family are not only mine, but also yours. Currently, there are various problems in the country and country. As the son-in-law of the Zhu family, the emperor's brother also has to help me solve my problems."

After hearing this, Zhu Youjian seemed to have made up his mind and said with a serious expression: "My brother is worried... Brother Huang has given permission for the Zhili Department of National Taxation to recruit tax collectors. Maybe Han Yiliang has no other ideas at the moment, but if he handles more cases, If the number of tax collectors under our jurisdiction increases, there is no guarantee that other situations will occur, and it may even affect the stability of the government."

"Don't worry, since I do this, I will consider this."

Zhu Youxiao showed a gratified smile, looked at Zhu Youjian and said: "The fact that the emperor can think of this proves that the emperor has never slackened in his studies by my side."

Zhu Youjian, who was praised, tried hard to control his emotions, but the slight excitement between his eyebrows was enough to prove his mood at the moment.

"Actually, not only the State Administration of Taxation, but also the Disaster Relief Office under the jurisdiction of Sun Chuanting, I also allow them to recruit brave men to expand their armed forces."

Zhu Youxiao lifted up his robe sleeves and said with a slightly sad expression: "Imperial brother, have you ever thought about why I insisted on re-employing them in the first place despite everyone's opinions? Why do I have only one attitude when they do anything, which is to do it unconditionally? Support them?"

"Because they are loyal to the emperor and the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youjian replied somewhat uncertainly.

"That's just part of it."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and shook his head, and then walked forward. Seeing this, Zhu Youjian hurriedly lifted his robe to follow. Under Zhu Youjian's gaze, Zhu Youxiao continued: "In addition to loyalty, I am more I value their ability and courage, and it is precisely because of this that I allow them to have departments under their jurisdiction and recruit brave people without following the old system."

"After all, this way, they will be watched by many people. As long as they want to do something, they must eliminate all obstructions and calculations."

"And under such circumstances, they became opposed to the civil servants of the outer court. Especially if they do something that involves the interests of many people, they will inevitably be hated by many people."

That's it!

A flash of light flashed across Zhu Youjian's eyes. If this was the case, then what he was worried about would not happen. After all, there were too many people staring at them.

If Sun Chuanting and Han Yiliang have any selfish motives, as long as they use their powers to do it, they will definitely be besieged by a large number of people!

"Then, my dear brother, have you ever thought about whether it is the Zhili Department of National Taxation or the Disaster Relief Office, why do I confine it to the Northern Zhili territory?"

While Zhu Youjian was thinking, Zhu Youxiao asked a question, and when Zhu Youjian heard this, he couldn't help but frown slightly. He really hadn't thought about it.

"My brother is stupid, please let me know clearly."

Zhu Youjian pondered for a moment, then bowed his head slightly towards Zhu Youxiao.

"The reason is very simple. I am also afraid that in the name of armed disaster relief and armed taxation, it will lead to a situation where the tail is too big to lose." Zhu Youxiao sighed lightly.

"Violent armed force is the basis for the country to intimidate Xiaoxiao and maintain a stable rule. Such military power must be firmly in the hands of the country."

"But the current situation is a breakdown of order, corruption in government, serious disasters, and local chaos... If I don't take some measures, who knows what will happen in the future."

“The purpose of confining them to Beizhili is partly to act as a deterrent, and to intimidate those vested interest groups with selfish motives through major cases. Part of it is to let them lay a solid foundation. After all, The Ming Dynasty governed two capitals and thirteen provinces. If the foundation was not laid firmly, it would have been crooked from the beginning. Once they were released from Beizhili and went to work in various parts of the Ming Dynasty, it would lead to a situation where the tail was too big to lose."

Zhu Youjian opened his mouth wide, with an expression of disbelief on his face.

He never thought of his royal brother, who thought so deeply from the beginning.

"The most important point is that I want to re-establish the absolute deterrence of the imperial power through a personal battle with the imperial commander." Zhu Youxiao stopped and said in a sonorous tone.

"Since we need to use arms to collect taxes and provide disaster relief, the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the special departments headed by the State Administration of Taxation and the Disaster Relief Office must be absolutely loyal to me."

"As for the new soldiers recruited in Beizhili, Henan, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi and other places, as long as they can come down from the battlefield alive, some of them, after receiving my rewards, will be transferred to the National Tax Service Among the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Zhili Department and the Disaster Relief Office."

"But before that, I want them to have the concept of clear distinction between rewards and punishments ingrained into their bones. If there is a reward, there must be a reward, and there must be a punishment. If anyone dares to break the rules and violate the laws of the Ming Dynasty, even if they have once If you follow me and make great achievements together, I will never be lenient."

This……

Zhu Youjian was completely shocked.

He had never thought of this at all.

"It's hard to do things, and it's even harder to get things done."

Zhu Youxiao looked up at the blue sky and said with emotion: "What I want to do now is no different from conquering the world all over again."

Overcorrection must be excessive, otherwise everything will be meaningless.

But once this is done, there must be a premise. The Ming Dynasty can cause chaos, but it must not lose control. To ensure this control, the army must be used to deter it.

The culture of the wealthy and the humble has been prevalent in the Ming Dynasty for so long that everyone in the world has become accustomed to it.

But this is definitely not what Zhu Youxiao wants.

In order to prevent his drastic reforms in the future from making the Ming Dynasty more chaotic, he must personally create a strong army.

Clear rewards and punishments, and strict military discipline are the prerequisites. Only an army tempered by adhering to such a system will be absolutely loyal to Zhu Youxiao.

With such an army to rely on, no matter what problems or disturbances he encounters in the future, Zhu Youxiao will not be afraid at all. The worst he can do is lead this team to compete in troubled times.

Zhu Youxiao may not know how to fight, but at the beginning of creating this army, Zhu Youxiao must lead them personally, and he must fight a great and victorious battle openly, so that everything can be smoothed out...