reincarnated as king

The first half of the document in Fang Jingxuan's hand that clarified the operating principle of banknotes was drafted by Chen Xiayang, and the latter was supplemented by Bei Gongdi.Including what is "reserve", how to stipulate "annual circulation", how to recover damaged banknotes and so on.Seeing Fang Jingxuan's eyes light up, he thought to himself.

He raised his head and asked: "I know that this precious banknote is not commonly used among the people. Even if Your Majesty has already made up his mind and prepared these perfect systems, the people may not accept it all at once, so how can we promote the treasured banknote?" yes?"

Bei Gongdi smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, you don't have to hide it for me. I know that among the people, the reputation of precious banknotes is somewhat unbearable. And the people also have lingering fears about it, and they seem to regard it as a scourge. But this precious banknote must be issued. , no doubt.

"As for the implementation method, well, for example, when paying taxes, it can be stipulated that in the first year of Qianning, people's taxes should be paid with [-]% of treasure notes and [-]% of silver coins, and then increase the proportion of treasure notes every year. Ten years later, the current currency Then it can be changed into treasure banknotes."

"I understand," Fang Jingxuan nodded, suddenly pointed to another document, and asked, "Then what is this 'China Merchants Bureau'? This contract system is the same as the ancient tax contract system?"

What is written in this document is the third major point in the economic national policy, the system of government supervision and commercial management.

Bei Gongdi looked straight, and Fang Jingxuan said: "This 'China Merchants Bureau' can't be established immediately, but according to my estimation, it should be able to be tried out within two years, and it will become an important means for the imperial court to control the country's commerce. "

The reason why Bei Gongdi first chose the economy to discuss with Fang Jingxuan was that apart from considering that the tax rate was closer to this era, he naturally also had a tentative mind.Today's scholars pay attention to "everything is inferior, only reading is high".This agricultural tax can also be said to be the foundation of the people, but the officials supervised by the merchants and the like belong to the commercial jurisdiction of "disturbing the people's livelihood" in the eyes of those self-proclaimed moralists, and they are the most despised things.If Fang Jingxuan showed any similar intentions, Bei Gongdi would take it lightly, and the night discussion would naturally come to an end.

I never thought that Fang Jingxuan, as a great Confucian of the generation, would not show aversion to these things.Bei Gongdi also felt a little strange.

Bei Gongdi went on to say: "Contracting is not a tax system. As far as the word is concerned, it means undertaking and taking full responsibility. It means that the government will hand over the production and business activities that need to be completed, and those businessmen will hand over open competition.

"But it can't be too hasty. I plan to start with contracting taxation first. That is to entrust my eighth brother, King Ning, to try it first in the land of Pingjiang. I will entrust him with the business taxation of the Pingjiang prefecture, mainly including salt and tea. Tax, city ship tax, business tax. Of the commercial tax collected on behalf, [-]% will be used as his annual salary, [-]% will be used as management costs, and the remaining [-]% will be handed over to the national treasury. If the effect is good, it can be promoted nationwide. This is called a pilot project method."

As for the failure and so on, even a mere Pingjiang would not be able to shake the foundation of the country.Beigongdi never thought that he would become fat in one go, and the reason why he did this to Pingjiang City alone was because of Beigongdi's helplessness.He majored in economics and politics in a higher education institution of later generations. Although he had many ways to strengthen the central government's economic control in his mind, he didn't know whether these ways were suitable for the current situation of Dajin.

Thinking of this, Bei Gongdi said again: "This kind of commercial tax contracting right is not invariable. There is a competition system for contracting rights, but if others want to obtain the contracting right of Pingjiang commercial tax, they need to pay the previous contractor. The annual commercial tax of Pingjiang is used as compensation. If more than one person expects to obtain commercial tax contractors, the one who pays the most compensation will win. This is called a bidding competition system.”

Fang Jingxuan digested the contracting system mentioned by Bei Gongdi, thought for a while, and said thoughtfully: "If anyone can compete for the contracting rights of a government, then for the current contractors, in order to keep the contracting rights in their hands, It is impossible to pay less commercial taxes to the national treasury. In this way, corruption and deduction in any link will be avoided as much as possible. This method is wonderful!"

The two of them had a tacit understanding and did not mention whether ordinary businessmen dared to offend the prince and compete for the right to contract commercial taxes.In the face of sufficient interests, there will always be bold businessmen who dare to jump out. If it is not possible, the factory guards will be sent to 'encourage' them at most.

Bei Gongdi continued: "This contracting system is the core of the China Merchants Bureau to be implemented in the future. What I plan to establish is a government-supervised commercial office independent of the six departments. But the so-called investment promotion requires the help of merchants. Participate. Businessmen in the land of four rivers are still waiting to see the central government, and the time is not ripe, so I said that the China Merchants Bureau cannot be implemented now."

Bei Gongdi intends to establish three bureaus outside the six administrative departments, directly under the emperor, so as to transfer some powers.The three bureaus are the China Merchants Bureau, the Statistics Bureau, and the Consultative Political Bureau.

If the Ministry of Households is responsible for the income of the national economy, then China Merchants is the expenditure, and the income and expenditure will naturally be separated.Similarly, the Ministry of Officials is mainly responsible for the promotion and assessment of local officials, and the Bureau of Statistics is responsible for supervising central Beijing officials and conducting spot checks on local officials.

In addition, the Bureau of Statistics also has the function of supervising the circulation and operation of the national economy, such as whether there is inflation every year, what is the country's economic situation this year, and so on.

As for the Advisory Council, Bei Gongdi estimated that during his own rule, whether there is hope to see it established or not is another matter.What Bei Gongdi is currently planning to establish is the cabinet bachelor system, and the Advisory Council is the predecessor of the parliament he will need to establish when a constitutional monarchy emerges in later generations.

Fang Jingxuan listened to the sound of rustling, rain and thunder outside the window, and Bei Gongdi in front of him was concentrating on discussing with him the way of governing the country.The candlelight on the table flickered across his forehead, and the previously cold and awe-inspiring face seemed to be coated with a layer of warm halo.A warm current flashed through Fang Jingxuan's heart, but where it came from and what it meant was unknown.

When Fang Jingxuan woke up, she stared at the roof for a while before slowly realizing what happened.The conversation between him and Bei Gongdi last night didn't stop until the four leaks.Bei Gongdi kindly allowed him to stay in the side hall of Jingyang Palace.This kind of honor was enjoyed by only a few courtiers even in the first years.

Sighing, Fang Jingxuan naturally understood what Bei Gongdi meant. This was a respect for Fang Jingxuan and a kindness to the literati.Bei Gongdi is laying the groundwork for the future situation of the ruling and opposition parties.Fang Jingxuan also knew that Bei Gongdi's heart was a little twisted. If he allowed it, he would like to kill himself, or drive him far away and never see him again.

But Fang Jingxuan Bei Gongdi couldn't be killed, nor could he be expelled. From the perspective of an emperor, the best strategy is to keep him in the center and take the opportunity to subdue the Shilin lineage.

Fang Jingxuan closed his eyes, but he just needed this opportunity and had to grab the olive branch thrown by Bei Gongdi.Beigongdi could guess what he was thinking, so why couldn't he guess what Beigongdi was thinking.In these years, although he devoted himself to promoting Confucianism and Taoism, he still felt powerless, and occasionally he couldn't help feeling a little dazed.Although this kind of bewilderment was gone in a flash, it remained in my heart. Where is the future of Confucianism?

Fang Jingxuan asked herself, when observance of etiquette was ossified into pedantry, and benevolence was abused into softness, the spirit of Confucianism in the world could no longer support the empire step by step, and faced the danger of collapse.But if it is reform, how should he proceed?How to find the true meaning in the words of the sages?

But what Fang Jingxuan didn't know was that, on the original historical track, the destruction of the Great Jin Dynasty was the result of multiple factors including chaotic government, disastrous climate, and foreign invasion. The ritual system, the concept of the monarch, the minister, the father, the son, and the son, can no longer maintain the operation and development of a country, which makes the Dajin unable to go on.

Suddenly, a sharp voice came from outside the wooden door, asking softly, "Master Fang is awake?"

Fang Jingxuan sat up and said, "Yes."

The person standing at the door quickly pushed open the wooden door, but it was Zuo Chang.Fang Jingxuan frowned slightly when she saw the panic on his face.Zuo Chang hurriedly said: "Master Fang, the emperor is a little sick, he seems to be a little hot, please move forward! Our family has already summoned the imperial physician. Now that Master Fang is awake, can you check Sheng'an first?"

When Zuo Chang said this, he kept his head slightly lowered, but his tone revealed anxiety.He naturally knew that Fang Jingxuan stayed in Jingyang Palace last night.In addition to all the things that happened before, it meant that Fang Jingxuan's status was no longer simple from now on, but Zuo Chang didn't dare to think about it any further.

Fang Jingxuan finished washing very quickly, and motioned for Zuo Chang to lead the way.Walking along the way, they reached the depths of Jingyang Palace, turned a corner, Fang Jingxuan pushed open the door, and walked into the emperor's bedroom.This is an extremely dignified and graceful place. A few months ago, Li Bing of Beigong set fire to half of Jingyang Palace. The current layout has been rebuilt and is not the same as before.