Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

The government affairs discussion with the new cabinet ministers lasted until dark. It involved policy ideas such as the never-increased tax for the population and the Salt Law. It involved many levels and details, so if we really wanted to talk, it would be inevitable. Extension and discussion.

Even through the above-mentioned matters, we also talked about money laws, the responsibility to protect the land, and the reform of the relay system, etc., which made the cabinet ministers know a lot of information that they did not understand before.

Since it was Qian Gang who appointed the new cabinet arbitrarily, Zhu Youxiao must use practical actions to make the cabinet ministers understand the truth.

He, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, had absolute trust in this cabinet. As long as matters were clear, they could discuss them among themselves.

This trust and reliance is crucial!

Zhu Youxiao did not give the ministers to the foreign dynasties, but gave them to the cabinet without reservation. This also reflects his attitude as the emperor of tomorrow.

The ministers of the cabinet held their first meeting in the Qianqing Palace, and even ate the dinner given by the emperor in the Qianqing Palace. This was definitely not good news for the many groups in the outer court who were watching.

This night is destined to be sleepless.

However, for Zhu Youxiao, he didn't care about this at all. The general direction was tilting in the direction he expected, which already made him very satisfied.

Some things cannot be rushed and need time to be tested.

The next day.

Qianqing Palace.

"Your Majesty...Han Yiliang, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

Han Yiliang, who entered the palace under the imperial edict, came to a small pavilion outside the Qianqing Palace and walked in front of the emperor. He bowed to the emperor respectfully.

"Han Qing is here, please excuse me."

Zhu Youxiao, who was leaning on the recliner, smiled and extended his hand to Han Yiliang, and then said to Liu Ruoyu, who was serving in front of the emperor: "Pour tea for Han Qing and give him a stool."

"I thank God for his grace!"

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Zhu Youxiao didn't pay attention to these customs. When he reached out to hold the tea cup, he yawned involuntarily. When Han Yiliang saw this scene, he felt deep in his heart.

"Your Majesty, no matter how important the government affairs are, you must take care of the dragon body." Han Yiliang, who stood with his hands hanging down, hesitated for a moment, lowered his head slightly and admonished.

Ok?

Zhu Youxiao was stunned when he heard this, and then he laughed. Obviously Han Yiliang had misunderstood. Zhu Youxiao didn't sleep well last night, but it was disturbed by the newborn Zhu Cijiong.

Newborn babies will inevitably make noises at night.

When Zhu Youxiao went to Kunning Palace to rest, he was woken up several times by Zhu Cijiong who was making noise at night. Zhang Yan listened to everything Zhu Youxiao said before.

If matters involving Zhu Cijiong were handled by others, he would do it himself. Zhang Yan's meticulous care for Zhu Cijiong made Zhu Youxiao know that Zhang Yan regarded Zhu Cijiong as her own.

This is good.

After all, no matter how much you prepare, it will not be as practical as taking care of it yourself. What's more, Zhu Cijiong, the emperor's heir, is of extraordinary significance to Zhu Youxiao and the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youxiao didn't want anything to happen to Zhu Cijiong.

Zhang Yan doesn't hope either.

As for handling the important military and political affairs of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao never exhausted himself too much. It is good to be diligent and self-restrained, but don't go too far. The key is to balance work and rest!

After all, the evils and cancers that grew in the Ming Dynasty were not formed overnight. It will take time to resolve them one by one.

Without a healthy body, everything is in vain!

"No problem."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yiliang with a smile, "Do you know why I called Qing's family?"

"I am stupid, please give me a clear explanation, Your Majesty."

Han Yiliang bowed his head and saluted.

"sit down."

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand and said to Han Yiliang, then took a sip of tea, pondered for a moment, and looked at Han Yiliang, "What do the Qing family think of my appointment of the cabinet?"

"I... feel that this matter is inconsistent with the patriarchal etiquette. If this matter spreads throughout the world, it will inevitably damage His Majesty's dignity and even put the cabinet in a whirlpool."

Han Yiliang sat down, lowered his head slightly, and after a brief silence, he explained his views to Zhu Youxiao.

This guy hasn't changed at all.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Han Yiliang angrily.

Han Yiliang's character is somewhat stubborn and rigid.

As long as he doesn't understand something, he will definitely tell it.

However, this is also the reason why Zhu Youxiao values ​​Han Yiliang. Anyone with real abilities will inevitably be different from ordinary people in character. This is one of the reasons why Zhu Youxiao asked Han Yiliang to take charge of the Zhili Department of National Taxation.

If people talk to people and talk to ghosts, then it is simply wishful thinking for the State Administration of Taxation to meet Zhu Youxiao's expectations.

"...However, the current situation in the court is in turmoil. I feel that your Majesty is capable and has decided to appoint a cabinet regardless of the objections of the ministers. I think this may not be a bad thing for the country."

While Zhu Youxiao was thinking, Han Yiliang changed the subject.

"Does the Qing family agree? Or does it oppose it?"

Zhu Youxiao asked with a smile.

"I neither agree nor object."

Han Yiliang said without hesitation: "If the cabinet is unfair, I will do my duty to impeach you. If the cabinet votes to make a decision that is beneficial to the country, I will definitely support it."

"Well, Han Yiliang, I haven't seen you for a few days, but you are becoming more and more sharp-tongued."

Zhu Youxiao pointed at Han Yiliang and scolded with a smile, but then he stopped smiling, "Whether I agree or disagree, but in my opinion, the cabinet can no longer be weak, but should become stronger, otherwise the many difficulties faced by the court will depend on me alone." If only one person can solve it, the relief will not be complete.”

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Han Yiliang bowed his head.

This sentence was definitely not Han Yiliang's intention to flatter the emperor, but came from his heart. From deposing and arresting two cabinet ministers, Gu Bingqian and Wei Guangwei, to appointing a group of ministers to serve in the cabinet, there was constant criticism and criticism from both the government and the public. But Han Yiliang did not follow the crowd.

Because Han Yiliang knew why the emperor did this.

"But relying on the strength of the cabinet alone is far from enough."

Zhu Youxiao's eyes became sharp, "The things found out by Hexi Wu, Tianjin and other departments have made me very suspicious of the tax customs under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the work customs under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry!"

“National taxation must also become stronger!”

"I summoned the Qing family this time, and I have one thing to say. From now on, the State Administration of Taxation will be promoted to the Department of Cleaning Officials. It will be transferred from the jurisdiction of Shuntian Prefecture to the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Household Affairs. The Qing family will be appointed as the head of the Department of Cleaning Officials of the National Taxation. Official, holding the title of Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, concurrently with the title of Right Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and concurrently with the title of Minister of the Integrity Council. He has the privilege of impeachment of the Qing Dynasty's secret report. From now on, all matters related to tax customs and industrial affairs will be controlled by the National Tax Clearance Department. Jurisdiction."

Han Yiliang was shocked.

Although Han Yiliang had guessed something before entering the palace this time, Han Yiliang was still surprised when the emperor said this.

"Does the Qing family know what this means?"

Looking at the shocked Han Yiliang, Zhu Youxiao asked.

"I know."

Han Yiliang stood up hurriedly and said: "Once this matter spreads in the court, the National Taxation and Cleaning Department will definitely become the target of public criticism, and even I will be stared at by many people."

"That's just part of it."

Zhu Youxiao Xiaoxiao looked at Han Yiliang and said: "The customs offices under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the industrial customs offices under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry are all over the Ming Dynasty, and many of them are even along the canal. This not only involves the department in Beijing, but also involves There are bureaus in various places, and the interests among them are intertwined. This is not just because of my oral instructions, saying that it is under the control of the National Taxation and Cleaning Department, so it is changed to the National Taxation and Cleaning Department."

"I understand."

Han Yiliang said with a serious expression: "Once the National Tax Clearance Department does too much work and some people are dissatisfied, trouble will inevitably arise."

"Is the Qing family afraid?"

Zhu Youxiao asked back: "This is not a trivial fight in the past. In the future, the Qing family will even have to travel to various places to erect a deterrent to the national tax clearance department. Otherwise, the taxes from customs and industrial customs will be collected by the court." If not, we still can’t collect it.”

"I'm not afraid!"

Han Yiliang spoke in a sonorous and forceful tone: "By putting on this black gauze and this official robe, I have long put my personal honor and disgrace behind me. If I were really afraid, then your Majesty used the imperial edict to promote me to the state tax office." Hall, I will not obey orders."

"Okay! These are my arms and legs, these are the pillars of Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Youxiao clapped his hands and laughed and said: "This is what I want to hear. With the words of the Qing family, I believe that the National Taxation and Cleaning Department can organize the tax customs and industrial customs. With this stable tax source, then The imperial court can solve many practical problems!"

After clarifying some policy guidelines in the cabinet, Zhu Youxiao also clarified some policy guidelines in the national taxation. The essence of the above-mentioned plans is to take back to the court the part of the tax that should have been collected but was taken by some people. under the tax system.

This is destined to be a war without smoke!

"For the tax customs and industrial customs outside Northern Zhili, the Qing family does not have to rush to take over and rectify them. We should first focus on the consolidation of Northern Zhili and at the same time increase the scale of direct tax collection."

Zhu Youxiao picked up a file and handed it to Han Yiliang, "Here are some of my ideas. The Qing family can take them back and have a look at them first. If there are any merits, they will be adopted and implemented. If there are any unreasonable ones, the Qing family will base them on them." To improve the actual situation, in a word, we must steadily take over the duties of tax customs and industrial customs."

"The responsibilities of the National Tax Clearance Department are by no means what is clear at the moment. However, if the Qing family wants to increase the responsibilities, they must first do a good job in the existing things."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Han Yiliang hurriedly reached out to take it, then bowed and bowed.

Zhu Youxiao attaches great importance to the National Taxation Cleaning Department. When it comes to taxation reforms, Zhu Youxiao already has an overall plan in mind. In the future, the National Taxation Cleaning Department will spread all over the Ming Dynasty, and it will have to bear a heavy burden. But you have to eat your food one bite at a time and chew off more than you can chew. Zhu Youxiao understands this.

Armed taxation is easier said than done. After all, there are too many vested interests that have to be touched. It is destined to be a difficult struggle to achieve the desired results from central tax reform and local tax reform. Fortunately, Zhu Youxiao has enough patience!

If it doesn't work in one year, then two years. If it still doesn't work, then three years. As long as there is sufficient strategic certainty, Zhu Youxiao believes that the tax reform he plans will have the desired effect! !