Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 710: The Power of the Tax Police
When problems arise in the central finances and taxes cannot be collected, the foundation of the rule will be shaken and may even lead to the collapse of the country!

This is by no means an exaggeration.

It is true that the original intention of the tax policy is to take from the people and use it for the people, but in actual operation, there are always some people who want to find loopholes. They feel that all the money they earn should belong to them without any loss, and at the same time, they must also enjoy all the benefits and care!
How ridiculous this idea is.

Even among these groups, there are some more ridiculous people who would rather spend a lot of money on bribes than pay what they should pay. It's not that they are stupid, but they are very smart, because the money they invest can be recovered from other places, or even more.

This is the most terrifying thing about collusion between officials and businessmen, and between officials and gentry!

A tax system that levies taxes strictly, in accordance with the law, and has clean administration is an important component of the country's stability. Even though Zhu Youxiao knew that it was difficult to achieve this, he still had to express his attitude and demonstrate his will so that the roots of the tax system would always be firmly controlled at the central level, rather than being seized and controlled by certain groups!
When the tax lifeline of a country is controlled by a circle rather than by the central government, all kinds of absurd things will emerge one after another.

At the beginning of his ascension to the throne, Zhu Youxiao wanted to rectify the taxation system more than once, so as to alleviate the long-standing problems in the central finances and reduce the burden and pressure on the lower classes.

However, Zhu Youxiao had been holding back from taking any action.

After all, if you want to rectify the tax system, it will inevitably involve all aspects. At that time, the Ming Dynasty was facing serious internal and external troubles. If you do not consider the reality and rush to rectify it, it will inevitably intensify contradictions and confrontations, and then cause local unrest, which will shake the ruling foundation of the central government.

Starting from the third year of the Tianqi reign, the imperial court began to conduct a comprehensive tax inspection. The reason was that some external threats were resolved and some internal worries were alleviated.

The most important point is that Zhu Youxiao actually controls a group of strong troops who are loyal to himself and the country. Even if tax rectification and tax policy investigation lead to mass riots in some places, Zhu Youxiao can promptly dispatch strong troops to the places involved to suppress them.

Even if we kill many of his people, it will not shake the rule of the Ming Dynasty, nor will it trample on the dignity of the court. This is the attitude and courage we should have when doing things!
"hurry up!"

"Follow!"

Groups of fully armed troops were dispatched to various places in the already bustling capital, and the noise they made frightened many people.

No one knows why such a commotion suddenly occurred during the New Year.

And on Chongwenmen Street.

A team of several hundred people marched in an orderly manner towards the Chongwenmen Customs. The team's attire attracted a lot of attention.

The members of this advancing team are all wearing navy blue double-breasted uniforms with a row of bright silver iron buttons in front, and special patterns embroidered on the lapels, left and right lapels, and shoulders of the coat, as well as various badges and decorations. They have a leather belt around their waists with various standard equipment hung on it, and wear slim trousers, leather mid-length boots, and iron helmets on their heads. Each person has a Hongwu-style flintlock rifle hung on his shoulder. This outfit highlights their heroic posture!
Ok.

This is the Tax Police Corps directly under the National Taxation Bureau!

The tax police are not soldiers, nor are they factory guards.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to use this new clothing to introduce them to the public. Zhu Youxiao wanted to let the world know that the Tax Police Corps, which was directly under the central government, would shock everyone if it took action!

In order to ensure that the various tax police corps are not corrupted or won over during the transition period of the central tax reform, a strict system is established in the Tax Police Corps. Although it is not a military organization, it is governed in accordance with the military.

This is the best option to control administrative expenses and act as a deterrent.

The current taxation system of the Ming Dynasty could not support a large-scale tax police force to be deployed to all prefectures, counties and districts under the jurisdiction of the two capitals and thirteen provinces. This was neither realistic nor possible.

If this were to be done, the expense alone would be enormous.

Therefore, the method adopted by Zhu Youxiao was to be stationed in the capital area on weekdays, but once a major case was discovered, it was time to dispatch the corresponding tax police corps.

All groups involved in the case who are found will be severely punished. In addition to recovering the amount of tax evasion and tax avoidance, they will also be subject to heavy fines, which means their homes will be confiscated!
Zhu Youxiao wanted to use this method to make all groups in the world dare not think about taxation. If anyone dares to think about it, it will not be as simple as collecting the money. Letting a professional team do professional things is undoubtedly the most efficient. At the same time, even if there is a problem, it can narrow the scope of investigation and arrest, which brings too many conveniences.

"Surround the Chongwenmen Customs House for me!!!"

An angry roar broke the peace here. The officials on duty at the Chongwenmen Customs were all shocked by the sudden noise.

During the court's holidays, some government offices did not close, and the Chongwenmen Customs was one of them. After all, there were many people entering and leaving the capital every day, including many merchants.

We can't relax our tax collection for even a moment!

"What do you do?!"

Hearing this commotion, the supervisor of Chongwenmen Customs hurried out and frowned and scolded when he saw the strange team surrounding the Chongwenmen Customs.

"Do you know how important Chongwenmen Customs is? Who gave you the courage to surround Chongwenmen Customs?!"

"Are you Cheng Yi?"

In this situation, a one-armed young man was seen staring at Cheng Yi coldly.

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"Exactly."

Cheng Yi, the supervisor of Chongwenmen Customs, nodded.

"The National Taxation Police Headquarters is investigating the case!"

The one-armed young man took out a token and held it in front of Cheng Yi, saying in a sonorous voice: "Today, I have been ordered to seal off the Chongwenmen Customs and supervise the case of counterfeit currency. All officials and servants under the Chongwenmen Customs must accept the summons and interrogation of our country's tax police corps. Anyone who dares to resist will be charged with treason!!"

A word stirred up a thousand waves.

This time, not only Cheng Yi was shocked, but many people who followed him out were also shocked, including the merchants who were controlled, all of them looked shocked.

What is the National Tax Police Corps?
How come I have never heard of it before?

"The Chongwenmen Customs House was under the jurisdiction of the National Taxation Bureau."

Cheng Yi suppressed his shock. Looking at the one-armed youth in front of him, especially the short gun on his waist, Cheng Yi felt a little scared. But when he thought that they were going to surround the Chongwenmen Customs, he suppressed his fear and said to the one-armed youth: "Why should I..."

"Go stay aside!"

The one-armed young man frowned and said, "Don't interfere with our investigation. I'll say it again. The National Taxation Police Corps is a special place set up by His Majesty. If you have any questions, wait until we get there!"

After saying that, the one-armed young man no longer paid attention to Cheng Yi, but directed his tax police to seal off the Chongwenmen Customs. It was his first time handling a case under the order, and he didn't want to make any mistakes.

After all, there were many people who went out with them. At this time, all the tax offices inside and outside the capital, including the tax offices in the suburbs of Beijing, were under control.

The counterfeit currency case involved the Chongwenmen Customs and its affiliated tax offices, which made the emperor furious. As the direct tax police corps, what they had to do was to identify all the treacherous people who might be involved, search their homes, and hand over those who were caught to the detective team!!!
(End of this chapter)