Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 208 The Unpredictable Emperor
The rectification of Chongwenmen tax customs is the first step for Emperor Chongzhen to take control of the capital. Compared with the restraint and control of the capital's security power, it involves the control of the capital's taxation, people's livelihood, economy, health and other fields. This is more important. root.

A super big city with more than a million people, even if a large number of people are gathered outside the capital, if it can't be controlled well, there will be big problems.

Issues such as the impact of the current situation that lead to price hikes, such as the prevention and control of epidemics, the control of public security, and the prevention of fires all need to be resolved.

'Through the Shuntian government office this time, we will intervene in the rectification of Chongwenmen's tax customs, and we will gradually carry out a plan to transform the capital. Looking at Sun Chuanting and Bi Ziyan who left, and the Emperor Chongzhen standing with his hands down, he secretly said in his heart: "Taking advantage of the uncertain situation in the current court, let's solve some immediate problems first."

After the inspection of Huangzhuang by the Inner Factory and the West Factory is over, they will start to rule the various workshops in the capital, open a chain of cheap convenience stores, and deal with food, salt, cotton cloth and other commodities in circulation. It is a question of wanting to take advantage of the changes in the current situation and take advantage of the opportunity to make money. '

If you want to solve the various maladministrations existing in Ming Dynasty, it is not something that can be accomplished overnight, you need to plan step by step, without the slightest impatience, solve the problems in stages, and then adjust this bad atmosphere.

Under the background that civil servants in the Ming Dynasty held strong power, and the gentry and scholars enjoyed various privileges, the main means of production in the Ming Dynasty were controlled by the above-mentioned privileged groups, and in the Little Ice Age, resulting in Disasters occurred frequently in various places, which exacerbated land annexation, intensified class conflicts, and the collapse of the tax system. The more anxious you were to solve all the problems, the more chaotic Ming would be.

Emperor Chongzhen looked at Han Zanzhou at the side, and said with a serious expression: "Han Zanzhou, what is the progress of investigating the matter of Huangzhuang on the Inner Factory and West Factory?"

It is not in line with the current situation of Daming to reverse Daming's financial situation in a short period of time, and it is also unrealistic.

It’s just that on the other hand, if you want to rule the Ming Dynasty and solve the bad governance of the Ming Dynasty, you can’t do without the support of money and food, so the substantial increase in internal money income is particularly important.

The Ming Dynasty, which was dominated by small-scale peasant economy, was in a disaster-prone Little Ice Age. In order to increase the income of domestic funds, Emperor Chongzhen had to build a state-owned economy in Huangzhuang controlled by domestic factories.

By increasing productivity, changing production models, and developing more novel products, we will gradually get involved in Daming's existing businesses and open up some new industries, so as to increase the proportion of domestic income.

Han Zanzhou hurriedly clasped his hands together and said, "Go back to the emperor...according to the memorials submitted by the Inner Factory and the West Factory in recent days by the Supervisor of Rituals.

In the Huangzhuang of the Eighth Mansions under the rule of Beizhili, all the eunuchs and managers involved in corruption have been controlled. At present, the inner factory and the western factory are investigating these thieves Shuoshu, the money they have embezzled over the years, Land, various industries. "

"Well, the supervisor of ceremonies is in charge of the people, and the king's companion will accompany them and go to give an oral order."

Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while, and said: "Tell them to do a good job in monitoring matters, so that the inner factory and the western factory can handle their errands. If anyone dares to get involved in the family property stolen by these thieves, the fate will be the same!"

"Here!"

Thanks to Emperor Chongzhen's previous action, he implemented a strategy of strict investigation and strict punishment on the side of the twelve supervisors, four divisions and eight bureaus of the inner court, which greatly deterred the group of eunuchs in the inner court, and they did not dare to commit corruption in a short period of time.

Of course, this is limited to the group of eunuchs in Beijing, such as the group of guarding eunuchs sent abroad, but it is not within this category.

However, Emperor Chongzhen was not in a hurry. When the Huangzhuang matter was investigated this time, the Xiji Factory was actually set up and exercised its supervisory powers, and it would be gradually improved.

This action to rectify the inner court is different from rectifying the outer court. No matter what Emperor Chongzhen does, the inner court has no other way except to bear it.

Whether it is the eunuchs or eunuchs who are caught, once they are found out, all the stolen property will be confiscated, and then they will be killed or dealt with according to the crime committed. If anyone dares to jump, it is purely courting death.

After all, the group of eunuchs in the inner court was huge, and Emperor Chongzhen didn't have to discuss anything with anyone if he wanted to take care of his own slaves.

There are many eunuchs who want to be superior. As long as the eunuchs and eunuchs who serve you are absolutely loyal, the main government offices of the inner court are managed by trusted eunuchs. If you think about sudden death for no reason, it will not happen to Emperor Chongzhen body.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen attached great importance to the inner book hall. All eunuchs who passed his inspection, as long as they were capable, would be selected into the inner book hall and become the reserve force of the eunuch group.

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"Yuanfu, what do you mean His Majesty!"

Liu Zongzhou was emotional, clenched his fists tightly, frowned and said to Han Yu: "Facing the public opinion of Guochao, His Majesty insisted on going his own way and listened to the slander of the villains around him.

Jin Yiwei, led by Luo thief, has recently posted several crimes against Yuan Chonghuan, and now some ministers are starting to murmur in their hearts.

This is not good news!
Also, this official got the news from the household department that Bi Shangshu was very close to Sun Chuanting, and he wanted to make corresponding rectifications against the Chongwenmen tax customs.

This matter cannot be ignored, the tax collected by the Chongwenmen tax customs is hovering around 10 taels every year, if Sun Chuanting's misbehavior leads to a sharp drop in the tax collected, it will be bad for..."

"Brother Qidong, don't be so excited."

Han Yu stepped forward, grabbed Liu Zongzhou, walked aside, and said with a frown: "Don't you understand now that your Majesty is using Yuan Chonghuan's case to clean up the court?

Now most of the ministers in the country are paying attention to this matter, but what should the government do?The more it is at this time, the more we must hold our breath.

At present, His Majesty's acceptance of Yuan Chonghuan can be said to have fallen into a situation of anger, time..."

"Han Yuanfu, how can these officials not know!"

Liu Zongzhou couldn't hide his excitement and said: "But the more this is the case, the more we can't let Your Majesty's temper, disregard the Ming Dynasty's laws and regulations, and ask His Majesty to reuse the factory guards.

If things go on like this for a long time, is there still hope for my Daming?

Wei Xie ran rampant in the Tianqi Dynasty, promoted the villains who flattered him, and suppressed the good ministers who were dedicated to the court. Did Han Yuanfu forget all about the situation my Ming was in those years? "

"Ugh……"

Han Yu sighed softly, with a look of worry on his brows, how could he forget these things, but the current court situation, especially the crime of Jin Yiwei Zhang Bu, has been endorsed by the emperor, and the emperor still has such a strong attitude , This is called the chief assistant of the cabinet, I really don't know what to do.

"Brother Qidong, let's do this first." Han Yu pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Benfu really can't figure out what the Son of Heaven is thinking right now.

Earlier, when the emperor came to the Wenhua Palace to govern, he severely reprimanded brother Ru Li and expressed his strong dissatisfaction with what my cabinet did, but now regarding the Yuan case, my cabinet no longer..."

"Hmph! The cabinet can't take care of it, and I can't even take care of the procuratorate!"

Liu Zong shook his sleeves on Zhou Yi, and said in a deep voice: "I can't just watch, my Ming law is being trampled on by factory guards, this matter must not go on like this, otherwise my Ming dynasty will be chaotic!!"

(End of this chapter)