Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 1030 Ming Dynasty Politics (1)

Reform must be based on a certain foundation, which requires a sound institutional framework and unified ideological guidance. Without these two points, reform will only exacerbate chaos. To this end, Zhu Youxiao spent nearly seven years. Judging from the achievements and changes made today, Zhu Youxiao knows that he has not taken the wrong path.

Regarding the affairs of the Northwest, the Military Affairs Council needs to hold discussions and clarify the various arrangements that need to be made during this period, but regarding the promotion of Sun Chuanting, a special decree has already been issued to leave Beijing.

Zhu Youxiao had a firm grasp on the adjustment and dismissal of personnel power. Whether at the central or local level, many of them were issued directly by imperial decree.

Such public opinions as those concerning the promotion of officials had not been circulated in the Ming officialdom for a long time, because it was useless. The performances of those officials specially promoted by the emperor, whether in the central government or in local areas, were too eye-catching.

In the past two years, there has been a person who has been absolutely dazzling. He can be said to be a miracle in the Ming Dynasty officialdom. In terms of the speed of promotion, it is absolutely unique.

This person is Lu Xiangsheng.

The position I am currently taking up is the Governor of Fengyang.

"I really didn't make a mistake."

Xiyuan.

Ok Hee Palace.

Zhu Youxiao laughed heartily, and looking at the memorial in his hand, he praised openly: "Under the heavy burden of rectifying the Huanghuai transport affairs, he was able to coordinate the important affairs such as the grain transport, customs, money law, salt law, and tax reform in an orderly manner. If the Ming Dynasty could have more people like Lu Jiandou, there would be no need to worry about the prosperity of the country! ”

All the directors in the imperial court had different expressions on their faces when they heard what the emperor said, but they really had nothing else to say about Lu Xiangsheng.

No matter how important the matter is, as long as it is sent to the jurisdiction of the Fengyang Governor, results can be seen in the shortest time. This also allows many trial measures to actually change the Fengyang area, and accumulate a lot of valuable experience and suggestions to be expanded to other places for trial.

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, the salt administration reform implemented by the General Administration of Salt Law in Lianghuai can be extended to Shandong, Nanzhili, Zhejiang and other places for trial implementation."

Yuan Shizhen, the director of the Salt Law Administration, stepped forward and said, "If this policy can be implemented on a trial basis, the court will have no problem increasing the salt tax by more than two million silver taels each year."

"Moreover, the salt administration reform implemented in Lianghuai has been extremely effective in combating private salt, and has played a significant role in curbing those who drive up salt prices for personal gain."

"Prepare a memorial on this matter and submit it to the emperor as soon as possible."

Zhu Youxiao put down the memorial and said to Yuan Shizhen.

"I accept the decree."

Yuan Shizhen hurriedly bowed.

In the past two years, these specially established general offices have achieved great results in their respective fields. The key is that they have established a firm foothold both at the central and local levels.

For Zhu Youxiao, this was what he wanted to see.

The current national system of the Ming Dynasty cannot meet future needs. The cabinet must have greater power, but the ministries under its jurisdiction must be further refined. The simple six-ministry framework cannot meet this demand. In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, a number of general offices will be changed into ministries in the future, which will be more standardized.

"I summoned you all here this time for one thing."

Zhu Youxiao lifted his sleeves, looked at the ministers in front of him and said, "The expansion of the navy has encountered a bottleneck recently, but in view of the complex situation today, especially in Southeast Asia, the pace of naval expansion cannot be stopped. It must be more efficient. Otherwise, the influence that Ming Dynasty has gained in Southeast Asia in the past may be lost, which is something I absolutely do not want to see."

After hearing this, Shi Bangyao, Wang Yingxiong, Dong Yingju, Yuan Shizhen and other important officials all showed different expressions. In fact, they had already thought of it when the emperor summoned them. If it were in the past, they would definitely oppose such a thing, but now, their attitude is different.

As the Ming Dynasty's influence in Southeast Asia continued to grow, one of the most obvious changes was that the customs duties collected by customs throughout the coastal areas increased year by year.

Take last year as an example. The General Administration of Customs collected more than 670 million yuan in taxes and silver throughout the year. In the past, this amount of tax and silver would never have entered the national treasury.

The key is this tax, there is still a lot of room for collection.

This year, the General Administration of Coast Guard will further expand to increase the intensity of anti-smuggling at sea. If you want to go in and out of the sea to trade, you must report to the General Administration of Customs and pay taxes. According to the estimation of the officials, if we really want to strengthen control according to this trend, it will be no problem for the customs tax alone to exceed 10 million.

"How much additional military spending does Your Majesty want?"

Wang Yingxiong hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and bowed, saying, "This year, the General Administration of Customs will further improve the customs structure in various places, which requires additional expenses."

"There is also the need for the Coast Guard to add an additional amount of expenditure to increase anti-smuggling vessels. This expenditure is directly allocated from the customs. If the share is too large, the General Administration of Customs may not be able to provide much."

This is not Wang Yingxiong shirking his responsibility, but the pressure he is under is actually very great.

It's not just Wang Yingxiong, it's the same for everyone else.

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When it comes to taxation, which is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, if we want to move towards standardization, we will inevitably have to allocate huge expenses.

Over the years, although the taxes collected by the general administrations of national tax, customs, salt law, and grain transport have shown an increasing trend year by year, their expenses are also very high.

In addition to the expenses of their respective agencies, there are also additional military expenses. The expenses of water conservancy, warehouses, maritime police, etc. have always been covered by them.

Zhu Youxiao saw all these difficulties.

"At least three million."

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand.

"!!"

When these words were spoken, Dong Yingju and the others were all shocked.

The expenditure for the navy used to be 500 million Singapore dollars, which has always been covered by the General Administration. Now we need to add 300 million, which means 800 million per year! !

The key point is that this part of the expenditure is not all of the navy. The treasury also allocates a special sum of money every year, which is why the navy is so powerful today.

"I know that this additional expenditure will put a lot of pressure on the general offices." Zhu Youxiao said calmly, "But this must be done. Let alone other things, the businesses planned to be established in Songjiang, Xin'an and other places will be involved in the South China Sea trade in the future, so the navy must be strengthened."

"The attitude of the European maritime powers towards our dynasty is different now than in the past. Especially the aggressiveness of the spice trade can be said to have touched their interests."

"But the Nanyang region has been a vassal state of China since ancient times. I cannot watch this precious land of Nanyang being occupied by outsiders. This is not in line with the core interests of our dynasty. It would be fine if they keep quiet, but if they really want to break up with me, I will never tolerate them!"

(End of this chapter)