Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Emperor Chongzhen narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Han Yu, Wang Qia and the others, obviously he hadn't thought of the proposed permanent abolition of mining tax.

At the beginning of Yuji, a large number of guarding eunuchs sent out in the Tianqi Dynasty were all recalled to the capital, and Wei Xie's mining tax work was stopped.

The matter of collecting mining taxes has two sides.

On the one hand, it can help the national treasury to increase tax sources, but most of the mining taxes collected are called guarding eunuchs, including the lackeys under his command.

On the one hand, they can continue to guard the hands of the eunuchs and attack gentry, merchants and other groups in various places, but the eunuchs who are out of the sight of the emperor often bully others, trample on the law and discipline, and harm the local people.

'This is to see that Zhen Gangang is arbitrary, and I am afraid that my own interests will be damaged. '

Emperor Chongzhen laughed lightly in his heart: "The reason for having such scruples and worries is probably related to relying heavily on factory guards, Chongwenmen tax affairs, Tianjin Kaihai, including the re-opening of the market."

It's just that the recent changes in the court situation have stimulated the sensitive and nervous nerves of the Korean and Chinese officials even more, so that's why it's like this. '

Emperor Chongzhen was very clear about the so-called mining tax. It was nothing more than a vested interest group who didn't want to pay more taxes to Daming, so he insisted on it.

In fact, the matter of taxation can best reflect the struggle between imperial power and ministerial power, because there are too many interests involved.

Who would have imagined that the tea tax paid in a tea-rich land is tens of taels of silver.

Who dares to imagine that most of the official fields under the jurisdiction of Nanzhili are called certain interest groups, who use various names to take advantage of them.

The collusion between government and businessmen in the south of the Yangtze River is so serious that Daming's actual control over the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River has been reduced to an extremely serious level.

On the one hand, there are the disaster-prone northern provinces, and on the other, the prosperous and prosperous Jiangnan provinces. The stark contrast between the two is ironic and sad.

"Zhuqing family, according to my understanding, the permanent abolition of the mining tax you proposed is to advise me not to send guarding eunuchs from the inner court to harm the people in the local area?"

Emperor Chongzhen restrained his mind, looked at Han Yu and the others pretending to be puzzled, and said, "The Zhuqing family should put forward more good words like this."

Han Yu: "..."

Zhou Daodeng: "..."

Unlike what they expected, the emperor didn't seem to be angry, and even had a faint smile on his face, which was indeed beyond their expectations.

To be honest, if possible, they don't want to resign, and they don't want to contradict the emperor, but under this worldly situation, sometimes it's not what they want, so they can do what they want.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Han Yu saluted and said: "I just want to admonish this matter. The eunuchs and eunuchs in the inner court are one thing in front of His Majesty, but they are another thing when they go to the place.

It's not that the ministers intend to discredit anything.

In fact, during the period when Wei Wei was in control of the court, he sent a large number of eunuchs to guard the country. In name, they shared the country's worries, but in fact they all filled their own pockets. "

Han Yu misunderstood that what Emperor Chongzhen said was different from what he said about the permanent abolition of mining tax.

Perhaps it should be put another way, the court where the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty are located never collects more mining taxes, business taxes, etc., which are closely related to the groups behind them.

"If that's the case, then I understand."

Emperor Chongzhen pretended to be stunned and said: "Then I will make a decree that eunuchs and eunuchs under the jurisdiction of the inner court will never be sent to Beizhili to serve as guarding eunuchs.

What do you think? "

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Han Yu, Wang Qia, and Zhou Daodeng, the cabinet ministers and assistants, stepped forward to bow and salute one after another, with unconcealable joy and excitement on their brows.

Because the eunuchs were sent to guard outside of Beizhili, this meant that the mining tax, or even the violent extortion, would never happen.

'Even if there were no such things as you are tossing about, I would not send an eunuch from the inner court to guard the place. '

Seeing everyone's reaction, Emperor Chongzhen laughed lightly: "A group of castrated eunuchs already have distorted psychology. The more they lack something, the more they care about something, and then their personalities become weird."

The group of eunuchs and eunuchs in the inner court is much better under my nose. Once it goes beyond the scope, it will violate the Ming Dynasty's laws and regulations.

The scope of Beizhili happened to be the limit of control. If it exceeded this scope, many bad things would happen and weaken Daming's vitality. '

The eunuchs who were dispatched to collect mining taxes were completely blocked.

But from the national court level, what about sending civil officials to expropriate?
In the early Ming Dynasty, in order to recuperate, out of the national policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce, business matters were not valued, and tax items such as mining tax and commercial tax were set very low.

It's just that there is no one-and-done system. As time goes by, if revisions and improvements are made inappropriately, many people will take advantage of the loopholes.

"However, in this purpose, I want to touch on one more point."

Emperor Chongzhen pondered for a moment, then continued: "A few days ago, Bi Qing led the household affairs department, and made a lot of progress in the matter of discussing the customs.

Zhangjiakou Queguan has developed very well, and it has also allowed the treasury to obtain a lot of tax revenue. After thinking about it, since under the rule of my Ming Dynasty, business development is good.

Can the business tax be re-determined in that country?Can this tax ratio be slightly adjusted to ensure that the country's tax revenue will increase?
Of course, this matter still needs to be handled by the Ministry of Household Affairs. How to discuss this matter specifically, the cabinet should also participate in it, what do you think? "

People like Han Yu and Zhou Daodeng were a little hesitant. Obviously, they couldn't refute what the emperor said. After all, it is a fact that Zhangjiakou is prosperous in business.

Moreover, when Emperor Chongzhen mentioned business and tax matters, his attitude was very gentle, with the meaning of discussion. The Ministry of Households was responsible for the right to discuss, and the cabinet could also get involved.

How much to increase, how to levy, the right to explain and negotiate, all on their side.

"If I don't adjust the taxes of Daming for you a little bit, then the emperor will be considered in vain. '

Looking at the people who were a little loose, Emperor Chongzhen clenched his fists, with a calm expression: "Not only the commercial tax and mining tax, but also tax items such as tea tax and salt tax in the future, I will make drastic changes."

However, professional talents have not yet been cultivated, and the new Ming army under actual control has not yet grown to a certain level, so it is not easy to tear your face apart.

Don't worry, let's play slowly.

Anyway, this mess was not formed in a day, and it is unrealistic to think that it can be solved overnight. I have enough patience to play with you slowly. '

The game with the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty is not a one-time victory or defeat. After all, Emperor Chongzhen has no way to dig out their roots.

If the privileges derived from the imperial examination cannot be removed, the party struggle will not end, but this matter can only be done in a few years, and it will cause a wave of rebellion.