Chapter 1159 Disposal of Huge Assets
The four husbands, within three or four months, were either sentenced to death or exiled, a petition group, a major case of supporting the new king, a rebellion that colluded with overseas rebellion and disrupted the court... Finally, there was a result, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The most difficult thing has passed. What a big case? The fate of the three husbands is not enough to be erased?
Not to mention it, it’s just not enough!
After dealing with these people, Wang Ning'an was silent for a few days. He locked himself in the study without leaving a single step.
Among these four people, Zhang Fangping was a partner with him and handled the case together. Wen Yanbo was his in-laws and the other two were his disciples. One of them was trained since childhood.
As a result, all four of them were involved, and Wang Ning'an couldn't help but be shocked.
He was surprised that those who hold wealth were so terrible. It was like a virus that surrounded everyone and would explode at any time. If the physique was a little weaker, it would be difficult to escape.
But in other words, who has no weaknesses?
Even if he is himself, he must be careful, for fear of falling into trouble!
Zeng Bu's last words are also good!
"Check it out!"
When Wang Ning'an walked out of the study, his first order was to investigate it strictly.
Starting from these four people, the disciples and officials they appointed and the officials involved must be investigated strictly. Even the direct descendants of the Six Arts and even those who have learned the New Politics cannot be let go.
This time, Wang Ning'an activated two people that no one could have imagined.
One is Yan Jidao and the other is Su Shi.
"You have all been plotted and have been in the public for so many years. What is your ability? This time it is a good opportunity to verify your ability. How about it? Do you have the courage to take it? "
Yan Jidao's face turned red. Although he was not young, he was still handsome and had a pretty face. He said that he was in his early 30s and everyone believed him.
Yan Jidao will never forget him. He was plotted against the railway construction and almost lost his life. Over the years, Yan Jidao abandoned the nobleness of the rich young masters, visited the people in person, conducted serious investigations, and accumulated more than 3 million words of information. Whether it is vision or experience, it is different from the past. When he heard about Wang Ning'an's mission, he was eager to try it.
"Please rest assured that King Qin, I will definitely be able to do it well! If I don't do it well, wouldn't this life be in vain?"
Not to mention Su Shi, he almost enjoyed the treatment of literary inquisition because of his poetry. Of course, he was full of complaints and wanted to take revenge. However, this guy was always flirting and would not nod honestly.
"Brother-in-law, I have long been unwilling to do careers. You know that I am not good at making a plan, and I will die miserably if I do such offensive things!"
"No!" Wang Ning'an said decisively: "This time is different from before. No one can plot against you. Let's go and investigate, let go and do it. I will support you. Unless you two are corrupt and abuse of power, no one can touch you!"
Su Shi was overjoyed, "Take it serious?"
"It's true!"
Su Shi danced excitedly and turned around suddenly, but found that Yan Jidao had already stood up and could not wait to take action.
Wang Ning'an formed a corruption group, led by him, with Zhang Dun as his deputy, and the other three persons in charge were Zhang Yun, Yan Jidao and Su Shi.
This combination is very interesting. Wang Ning'an is responsible for the overall planning, Zhang Dun is responsible for the scheduling and coordination, and Zhang Yun and the other three are responsible for the specific affairs.
Needless to say, Zhang Yun was born as a cruel official, had many years of supervision and punishment, was experienced, and was cruel and ruthless.
Su Shi and Yan Jidao are both famous talents. After going through setbacks, they have settled for many years and are in power again. The two of them are completely desperate and have shown super high efficiency as soon as they come up.
The hardest-hit areas to be investigated are the Ministry of Revenue. Sima Guang and Zeng Bu, two consecutive terms, both started from the Ministry of Revenue. In 10 or 20 years, the Ministry of Revenue has long been ruined.
check!
Strict investigation!
From top to bottom, from outside to inside... In three months, more than 570 officials were dismissed and punished, including ministers and clerks at the bottom, accounting for one-third of the total, and one-third of the officials were transferred from various provinces.
All the remaining officials were disbanded, and Su Shi also invented a genius idea.
He brought all the officials back to their original form.
Whether it is a minister or a clerk, they will receive the salary of an ordinary official and continue to work in their original position. Within three months, they will perform well and be given a first-level salary. Once the corresponding grade is mentioned, they will be able to regain their posts. If they cannot be mentioned, or if corruption or dereliction of duty is found during the period, they will be dismissed from office and are directly punished for being dismissed.
This method is radical.
Moreover, the Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the court's finances and taxes, which is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and is not careless.
Many people are skeptical, but Wang Ning'an supports him so that Su Shi and Yan Jidao can do it. They are not from the officialdom, and the promotion and employment of people depends entirely on their talents and abilities.
They successively promoted a large number of young officials from various academies and New Politics Society and enriched them into the Ministry of Revenue.
Since everyone receives the same salary, no one is more advanced than anyone else. As long as you do well, I can still beat the former minister and doctor... This is a huge stimulus. The Ministry of Revenue, which has always been the most bureaucratic, finally started running at high speed, and everyone sacrificed their lives!
In the 14th year of Zhiping, due to the major changes in officials, the fiscal deficit increased by 6%. Su Shi and Yan Jidao were under tremendous pressure, but in the 15th year of Zhiping, they resumed growth, and the tax revenue of the Ministry of Revenue increased by 10.5% in one fell swoop, achieving double-digit high growth, which also marked the beginning of the improvement of the Song Dynasty's economy and return to warmth.
While attacking the Ministry of Revenue, another government office was also facing rectification, that is, the Ministry of Coloniality.
This department was originally used for elderly care, including Wen Yanbo and Zhang Fangping, who have worked here.
Although it is a place for retirement, you still have to do some work and deserve your salary!
But what is the result?
The overseas colonies and the Song Dynasty were alienated from the morality of Neo-Confucianism, and rebellions continued, which always caused chaos in the political affairs hall, and it was at the point where it could not be handled without handling.
Wang Ning'an handed this part over to Lu Huiqing for rectification. He had only one requirement, which was to achieve true unification... Just like Qin Shihuang, he included all colonies in the circle of Chinese civilization!
This is a very heavy task, and Lu Huiqing dared not refuse. He could only pray that he could work harder and whiter his hair...
The rectification continues, but there is no good news.
For example, the huge assets of the financial family!
I'm afraid no one can explain how many there are.
In the top 50 cities in the Song Dynasty alone, there are 14 billion real estate, which is almost 7 times the annual income!
In addition, there are many gold and silver, various shares, bills, trading banks, warehouses... and they are even more uncalculable.
This is a wealth that makes anyone salivate.
In addition to Su Che, he couldn't calm down, so he found his brother-in-law's study.
"A part of this money should be allocated to the Ministry of Rites for school management!"
Before Wang Ning'an could speak, Wang Shao arrived in a hurry.
"If you don't have it, you can slowly run the school. Now that the court wants to rectify overseas colonies, where can we leave the soldiers? We must increase the budget and build warships. I think it is necessary to build 3,000 large ships!"
puff!
Su Che vomited blood directly, just kidding, the lion spoke up, this is too big!
The two of them faced each other and were quarreling.
Facing a huge piece of Tang Monk's flesh, not only these two guys, but the rest also joined in.
The gray-haired officials of the court quarreled like children asking for candies, not to mention how lively it was.
In the end, everyone could only turn their attention to Wang Ning'an and ask the prince to make a judgment.
"I will not hand over this money to any yamen, nor will I share it. The government affairs of the court have their own budget support. No one of you can make any idea about this money!"
Wang Ning'an's determination shocked everyone, don't take it out?
What are you going to do?
The King of Qin is not a stingy person either?
Could it be that I feel that I have too much wealth and I want to give myself a full bag?
Wang Shao was born in the army, with a bold and straightforward personality.
"Prince, the official dares to ask for advice, how should the prince use this money?"
Wang Ning'an smiled, "This money must be used to invest."
"invest?"
"That's right." Wang Ning'an said: "Banks fall into private hands have created huge financial power and are so destructive. You have also seen them. Not only banks, but some other industries, falling into private hands, will also cause problems."
Wang Ning'an gave two examples casually, such as rail transit and public carriages currently spread across big cities... If it is in the hands of private people, it is definitely where there are many customers and where there is profit. However, no one will go to some areas that lose money. What should the people in the area where there are? Who will be responsible for their travel convenience?
Also, if the tap water in the city is privately controlled, the further away from the water source and the more water pipes are spent, the higher the water bills the people will bear. Is it OK?
In addition, in the near future, the Song Dynasty will definitely enter the power era. For remote areas, the loss in the middle will be more than half, or even more. What should I do? Charge electricity bills of more than twice the amount in remote areas? Do things according to market laws?
Of course it won't work!
There are two ways. One is to subsidize the court, which allows merchants to do it. However, the cost of doing so is too high. Merchants demand profit, and it is exponentially profitable. How much money does the Ministry of Revenue have to fill the hole? What's more, Wang Ning'an is unwilling to use the taxes of the people to satisfy the bottomless pit of merchants.
Then there is one way left, using the power of the court to establish a unified road network, water network, public transportation network, and future power grids, including food, salt, coal... These basic materials for people's livelihood must be in the hands of the court.
It is roughly estimated that at least 50 super-large companies must be established to be responsible for construction and operation, so that so many tasks can be taken over.
The assets obtained from financial forces can be used as the start-up capital of all companies!
If you give it to the treasury casually, it would be a loss. Are there any such fools? There are really, for example, after finally saving a huge sum of money equivalent to the treasury in the past 20 years with your baby, he fell and Jiaqing was full.
But what if you eat after you're full?
The country's strength is getting worse day by day, where is the wealth that is as rich as a country? You have to hear it even if you miss it!
Sorry, Wang Ning'an is not such a fool, he must let money play the greatest role.
"You recommend a suitable person to be responsible for the use of this fund."
History is full of dust
Chapter completed!