The daughter of the splendid good fortune is respected

Chapter 953
So the next day, many people wanted to enter the palace again, expressing their willingness to donate money.Xiao Mingyu would not refuse anyone who came, and asked someone to register.Then a notice was made at the gate of the palace, writing the names and identities of all the people who donated money, and announced it to the world, so that everyone in the world would know that these people had given a love to the victims of the disaster.At the same time, Xiao Mingyu also asked people to erect a monument, and engraved the names of those who offered love on the stone monument, so that future generations can admire it.

All of a sudden, donors came one after another, for the sake of a name, a good reputation.Moreover, this trend has spread to the people, especially those big businessmen, who have expressed their willingness to contribute money and food, as long as the court is willing to give them a favor.Neither Zhou Qian nor Xiao Mingyu expected this kind of situation.

Zhou Qian discussed urgently with Xiao Mingyu. Xiao Mingyu had two plans. One was to reduce taxes, using the amount of donations to reduce or exempt taxes for several years.The second is to give the title to the people, which has no real benefits, and there will be no imperial salary or imperial official position.It's just a recognition from the court for his good deeds.As long as there is a person with a lord, the children of the family can participate in the imperial examination no matter whether they are merchants or what status they are.In addition, people who have a Minjue can also enjoy a little bit of the benefits of being a scholar, that is, an official does not kneel.

Zhou Gan was hesitant about both options.Both plans are good plans, but those old stubborn people in the court probably won't let go easily.The benefits that originally belonged to scholars were given to businessmen with bad money, how could the officials in the court be willing.Xiao Mingyu suggested that if the children of officials are willing to donate money and food like businessmen, they can also give to the prince.However, Xiao Mingyu suggested that a threshold must be set for the acquisition of the Duke.At least 5 taels, it is best to set ten levels.For specific details, Zhou Gan can ask the think tanks to resolve them.

Xiao Mingyu and Zhou Qian were urgently discussing countermeasures, and the hearts of the courtiers were not at peace.Look at the girls in the family, they were praised by the empress, their names were put on the stone tablet, they all started fighting, and their voices became louder.Many old men are not happy.When did the girls go ahead?Looking at Zhou Gan's unsightly face recently, could it be that he is blaming everyone for being a little man, as an official of the court, he is not even as good as a woman.Women know about disaster relief, but men are still stingy, and refuse to give out a penny.

The courtiers wondered if it was time to make a statement and show that everyone would donate money.

Elder Han Ge is also discussing this matter with officials of his own faction, and it is indeed time for the courtiers to make a statement.Otherwise, the courtiers will be drowned by the spittle of the common people.Women know about fundraising for disaster relief, but men still haven't moved at all. Are you shameless?

So the next day in the early morning court, the courtiers expressed their aspirations together that everyone should not fall behind or lose to women, and they also wanted to raise donations.

Zhou Gan was very satisfied with this, and immediately asked the eunuchs to register the amount of donations raised by each adult.The courtiers were dumbfounded, Emperor Guangming, do you want to be so eager, have you never seen money?But the eunuchs have all come to the front, don't say a bum number, this face can't be held back.Zhou Gan also said that low-level officials, especially those from poor families, should not slap their faces swollen and pretend to be fat, as long as they want to, the court will understand them.As for officials from wealthy families, do you have the nerve to only pay a few hundred taels, a few thousand taels?Are you inferior to women?Some officials who were killed had to cut their flesh.They all said that Zhou Gan's move was really vicious, who did he learn from? Was it taught by Empress Xiao?

Afterwards, Zhou Qian also reminded everyone not to forget to hand over the money raised for the donation to the Ministry of Internal Affairs within two days.The Ministry of Households protested, why should it be handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs? The Ministry of Households should be in charge of the money.Zhou Gan directly stated that these are everyone's love, so as not to be corrupted by others, so they must not be handed over to the Ministry of Households.The face of the officials of the household department turned red, and they absolutely dare not tell Zhou Gan that the household department is clean, and there is no corruption of a penny.I can only watch helplessly as the Ministry of Internal Affairs replaces the Ministry of Household Affairs.

When everyone was still heartbroken about donating money, Zhou Gan threw out the matter of absorbing private donations.The proposed plan is the improved tax reduction and exemption and the public title.The courtiers have little opinion on the tax reduction and exemption, and it is only three or two kittens who make noise.However, everyone strongly opposed to Minjue, but no one was in favor.

Zhou Qian had thought of this possibility a long time ago, so he threw out another bait. For all the officials who donated tens of thousands of yuan before, one of their children will be awarded the Duke.

All the ministers are silent, you look at me, I look at you.Emperor Guangming dug a hole for everyone to jump into.Knowing that it is a pit, you have to jump down.Everyone knows that civil servants don't have titles, so they can't be like nobles, who can attain the Tao by one person, and can ascend to heaven for three or four generations.It is also because of this that civil servants are all kinds of envious and jealous towards Xungui.

Now that the emperor threw out this bait, many people were immediately moved.Although it is a private title, it is also a title.A few more natural disasters and man-made disasters, a few more donations, maybe in the end you can even become a prince.This is such a good thing, you can't miss it.

The courtiers occupying high positions reached a tacit agreement in an instant.These people are rich and courageous people, such good things naturally cannot let the businessmen go.The courtiers then began to bargain with the emperor, and the nobles received by donations from officials and eunuchs must be different from the nobles received by donations from merchants and private households.Wouldn't it be a mess if they were treated equally.

Zhou Qian sneered, thankfully he had expected this scene before, so he already had countermeasures.There are fifteen grades in total.From the first class to the tenth class, this is mainly for the common people.The ranks of officials and eunuchs range from fifth to fifteenth.As long as anyone can accumulate to No.15, and then make great contributions, with a reputation and no black history, he will have the opportunity to apply for a real title.Real titles can be hereditary for two generations.As for the Minjue, it only represents a kind of commendation from the court for the dedication of love, and it cannot be hereditary.In addition, not only donating money and materials can be awarded the title of the people, but also those who have made great contributions and done good things for the country and the people also have the opportunity to get the title of the people.

And Zhou Gan also threw out a big, big bait.The Minjue system will continue to develop in the future and may be extended.For example, the elders retire to serve and comment on their merits and demerits, and maybe they can also get a private title and a generous pension after they retire.This is the affirmation and honor of the imperial court for officials who have been officials for decades.This honor is definitely not available to everyone.There will be strict standards.The specific rules will be discussed after the disaster relief is over.

Zhou Gan's method was like a bomb, which immediately made the courtiers explode.Courtiers are always the most active in fighting for their own welfare.Those who are impatient say that we can discuss the detailed rules now.Zhou Gan resolutely refused. The most important thing now is disaster relief.If the disaster relief is not done well, everyone can't even think about having a good life, let alone having any kind of honor on their heads.

All the ministers could only silence the drums, but their hearts were alive.With such benefits, there will be a bright future.I just don't know where the money came from.Everyone looked at Mr. Hubu Shangshu.Master Shang Shu had a bitter face, as if someone owed him millions and didn't pay him back.

(End of this chapter)