Daming: I'm rotten, my father is Hu Weiyong

Chapter 118 Tongji Gate is Handed Over to You

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that this matter should not be rushed, no matter how urgent it is to have a child, there is no way, just like the prince Zhu Biao, who has been anxious for so many years and still can't give birth to a few children.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked a question that he was most concerned about: "We heard that you stated in the memorial that as long as you are in charge of Tongjimen's banknotes, you can add at least 10 yuan to the national treasury every month. tax."

"It's 120 million taels of tax every year."

Hu Hanshan felt that it was reasonable for the old layman to know the contents of the water transport article clearly.

The imperial court is suppressing the rebellion in Xifan, and the money spent every year is flowing out like water.

In addition, it is still preparing to seize the silver of the Chief Secretary of Yunnan. It has only been ten years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and two border chiefs have fallen into the hands of the Mongolian Tartars.

The Ming Dynasty was not the Song Dynasty, but because it could not win the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun in a single battle, it knew how to pretend to be a grandson and pay tribute to the northern Tartars, sending a large amount of old coins every year.

The emperors of the Ming Dynasty, whether it was Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang or Taizong Emperor Zhu Di, all expanded the territory of Ming Dynasty to the limit.

On more than one expedition to the northern grasslands, Emperor Taizong Zhu Di even went all the way to the fishing sea.

Hu Hanshan knew that the current imperial court was short of money, and Zhu Yuanzhang was unwilling to increase the taxes of the common people, so he took advantage of the businessmen and bureaucrats and gentry as he liked: "This is the first year, if Ma of this county can control the traffic for a few more years Jimen."

"Not to mention the more than 100 million taels of Daming Treasure Banknotes per year, it can completely reach the tax revenue of 300 million Two Great Ming Treasure Banknotes in the end."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard such a huge number, his heart was full of anticipation, but he couldn't believe what Hu Hanshan said even more.

Three million two major Mingbao banknotes is not a small amount, and it can already catch up with all the tax revenues of a province's chief secretary in a year.

It's not that Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't want to believe it, but that such a huge number makes people unbelievable: "It's fine to brag a sentence or two in ordinary chatting, but at this time, especially when it is related to political achievements, you can't talk nonsense."

"If you really make a promise and fail to complete the corresponding achievements by then, even if you have increased a lot of taxes for the court, you will still be questioned."

Where is Hu Hanshan talking nonsense, he has a detailed number in his heart.

Take the customs of the Qing Dynasty as an example, there are only tens of thousands of taels of tax per year, but after being handed over to a foreigner, the annual tax revenue has skyrocketed from a few hundred thousand taels to more than 10 million taels.

Although the Ming Dynasty was not as weak and incompetent as the Qing Dynasty, and it knew how to sign various treaties all day long, it still had a lot of constraints in terms of customs taxation.

Hu Hanshan has a steelyard in his mind about how much tax can be collected by Tongji Gate, a water transport banknote pass, and it will definitely not be less than 300 million taels of Daming treasure banknotes.

After all, Tongjimen is the end of water transportation, and more than half of the taxes in the entire Ming Dynasty have to pass through here to enter the treasury.

Hu Hanshan can definitely do it: "Look at the boy's previous performance, how can he be a big talker, and he will only do practical things."

Zhu Yuanzhang agrees with this very much. In terms of doing practical things, Hu Hanshan is more pragmatic than many bureaucrats and gentry: "We have seen everything you have done during this period of time. You are indeed a good official who does practical things. .”

"Taking the last disaster relief as an example, it is already rare and precious to be able to avoid hoarding and hoarding."

Hu Hanshan got the approval of the old layman, and quickly said while the iron was hot: "You are always able to speak in front of the emperor."

"Every practical thing that the boy has done during this period of time has also been approved by your boss. You always say a few good words in front of the emperor, so that the boy can go to Tongjimen to become an official, and give the Ming Dynasty treasury a lot of money." Add silver."

Zhu Yuanzhang has already talked about this point. It is a thankless thing to become an official in Tongji Gate. It is not too much credit if you make a contribution. Once you make a mistake, it is a serious crime.

According to the nature of bureaucrats and gentry, such an assignment would not be accepted even if they were killed, which is obviously not in line with their prudence and self-preservation.

However, Hu Hanshan tried his best to grab the errand, and Zhu Yuanzhang inevitably valued him a little more in his heart: "This matter is difficult if it is said, and it is not difficult if it is not difficult."

"Just like what your kid said, it's not too difficult for us to be able to speak in front of the emperor and help you win a Tongji sect official."

"But you have to think about it, this is the last time I'm asking you, and I'm really willing to accept such a thankless assignment."

Hu Hanshan knew what the old layman was worried about, and patted his chest confidently: "You can rest assured about this matter."

"Actually, boy, I didn't do this for myself, let alone to get promoted and get rich. I just wanted to do more practical things for the common people."

When Hu Hanshan said this, he involuntarily turned his eyes towards Prime Minister Zuo's mansion, and there was a little more tenderness in his eyes: "It's about accumulating good deeds for the wife and children at home."

"If one day I'm gone, kid, these good deeds and virtues I have accumulated can protect their mothers and daughters to live in peace."

Zhu Yuanzhang knew what Hu Hanshan meant when he said these words, and also understood why he, the eldest son of Prime Minister Zuo, would be so sad: "We promise you."

"Wanted door chaoguan will help you fight for everything, waiting for the day when you hand over the 10 two big Mingbao banknotes to the treasury."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought that the new officials had to rectify the officials first when they took office, and it would take more than half a month to get rid of those officials who were secretly stumbling.

This is because Hu Hanshan is not afraid of offending the temper of the bureaucrats and gentry. If it is really replaced by other officials as the head of Tongjimen, the first thing he does when he takes office is to quickly share the benefits with the officials under him.

As for offending the bureaucrats and gentry of Tongji Gate, no one in Ming Dynasty would do that except Hu Hanshan.

Hu Hanshan didn't have any hope at first, and he didn't expect to be able to understand the old layman, but what he didn't expect was that he really understood the other party: "Boy is here, thank you for being old."

"You can always rest assured that after the boy masters the wanted door, he will never embarrass you."

Zhu Yuanzhang heard the sentence that he had mastered the wanted door, and thought that Hu Hanshan would only hand in the 10 Great Ming Banknotes in the second month, so he nodded: "It is not bad to be able to hand in the [-] Great Ming Banknotes in the second month." .”

"Let's see, not to mention the 10 two big Mingbao banknotes, but if you can hand in 5 two big Mingbao banknotes among them, you will be satisfied."

Hu Hanshan was a little unhappy when he heard this: "You are a bit contemptuous of people when you are old. The kid is not talking about the second month."

"Not to mention the compromised 5 two big Mingbao banknotes. It is said that 10 two big Mingbao banknotes were handed over in the first month."

(End of this chapter)