"I will go to Sansi to ask tomorrow."

Perhaps later generations don’t understand it a little and think that the official system of the Song Dynasty was to strengthen the imperial power. In fact, it is really wrong to say this. The official system of the Song Dynasty was so pitiful, not for autocracy, but for decentralization, which also included imperial power.

It is precisely because of this decentralization that at least in the early and mid-September of the Northern Song Dynasty, there were few real powerful ministers, including Ding Wei, Lu Yijian, Han Qi, Wang Anshi, and Song Yingzong's involvement in Pu Yi has not been successful.

That's why this conversation came about.

It is also a microcosm of the entire reform, that is, although Zhao Xu was the ruling, he was not the ruling. Forming national policies was the business of the two governments, and then wrote a letter to Zhao Xu, whether Zhao Xu agreed or not.

Now Wang Ju plays the role of a decisive leader. The plan has been decided, so it is time for Zhao Xu to decide and Zhao Xu strongly support him!

"but……"

"Your Majesty, I really want to implement the full commercial tax, but I can do it step by step. The first step is to simplify the business and commercial tax in each state and county. Your Majesty, I will ask, who is the group that contributes the most to the country?"

The first-class households who contributed the greatest contribution to the Song Dynasty were not the first-class households, and their harm effects were far greater than their contribution effects. For example, commercial taxes, several first-class households paid commercial taxes in a regular manner, and cultivated land, and several powerful households paid two taxes seriously. On the contrary, they were hiding the fields and hidden ditches.

In addition to the powerful, there is also a rather hateful group, temples! Including Shaolin Temple, the practices of those monks are really ugly.

Therefore, the group that contributed the most to the Song Dynasty were second-class to fifth-class households, who were the main force in tax service.

As for households below the sixth grade, people can’t even eat, so where does their contribution come from? It’s just that, some harsh prefectures and counties still allow them to pay taxes and serve.

But this subject is still second to fifth-class households, especially third to fourth-class households in the middle.

This third- and fourth-class household not only refers to farmers, but also includes municipal households, that is, urban household registration, workers, merchants, and service industries...

Therefore, Wang Ju proposed that the court issue an edict first. It rectifies the venue affairs and bans unnecessary venue affairs one by one. It saves the expenditure of state clerks, and at the same time clearly stipulates that any commercial goods can only be levied on one tax, and one tax can only be levied within a state, and two tax can only be levied on one road. In the country, three tax can only be levied but not more than three tax can be levied. Each merchant uses the proof of the red banknotes as a proof. After paying the commercial tax, any business has the right to verify, but it cannot be extorted in any form and withholding the merchant's goods.

If the violator is violated, the merchant can sue the government, and the relevant clerks must be severely punished.

After hearing this, Zhao Xu put his forehead on his forehead.

There is nothing else. First, it was Old Man Li’s experience. It was Old Man Li’s experience that made Wang Ju take action angrily.

Second, Wang Ju has implemented similar policies before and has achieved great success.

If he copied his policies, the court could quote them and implement them.

If this strategy is implemented nationwide, it will undoubtedly be a blessing for small and medium-sized businessmen.

Then there is a second edict. Anyone who operates commerce, including official households, must pay commercial taxes. Otherwise, he will be severely punished.

But what we should note here is that it is different from the previous case of severe punishment of clerks. In the first edict, it clearly stipulates how to severely punish them, but try to make it a little vague in this severe punishment, so as not to cause a greater rebound.

Let everyone adapt first, but because of the ambiguity, some disputes will be caused, and then follow the flow and introduce how to severely punish them. Then, slowly, the whole country can implement the same commercial tax in a close manner.

It's close. It's not really all executed.

This is like a doctor treats severely ill patients. There is a way to use tiger and wolf medicine to drive it away, and then use mild medicine to nourish the body. This is how Wang Anshi's reform was done.

Another method is to use mild medicines to slowly improve the condition, which is Wang Ju's method of celebrating the tax.

There is no way, its impact is too big.

"Wang Qing, the court does not allow officials to conduct business."

Officials know what consequences arise from chamber of commerce.

But Wang Ju said sarcastically: "Su Shi openly operates private salt, Lu Huiqing uses the exemption to extort Jiangnan's wealthy households to buy farmland for him, Wen Gong's family gives us loans, Fu Gong and Wang Gongchen build luxurious manors in Luoyang, which is even more beautiful than the imperial palace. Even Mr. Jiefu returned to Jiangning to live in seclusion and bought a large amount of farmland to be a comfortable farmhouse. The country is so powerful that it is impossible for officials to conduct business?"

"Mr. Jiefu is different."

"What's the difference between paying taxes and the other merger and farming? Since the state cannot ban it, why not guide it. But if Your Majesty is not at ease, you can add another edict, and the officials themselves are not allowed to operate commerce."

Zhao Xu continued to ponder.

His current mentality needs to be analyzed from two perspectives.

The first angle is to make money. In fact, the Song Dynasty really doesn't need to continue to make money now, but he really doesn't know the shortcomings of the reform? In fact, Zhao Xu also knew, but why aren't the ministers allowed to change and adjust? Two results will inevitably arise after the adjustment. Many old parties will be greedy for the sake of the river, and then new controversy will arise. In this way, it's better not to move and see how quiet the court is now. The second result is that fiscal revenue will be severely reduced.

But Zhao Xu had a dream in his heart. Now that the country is rich, it is not strong yet. If you want to be strong, it is not Dali or Jiaozhi, but Xixia. As long as you destroy Xixia and recover Yanyun, the Song Dynasty can be called a strong country. At least you can settle the great troubles in Xixia.

If you want to recapture Xixia, you must launch an unimaginable army, and then there must be sufficient money and food in the treasury.

There is a simple example. Emperor Taizong of Song failed to attack Liao in the second time, and the country caused the people to live in poverty. The number of households did not increase, but was seriously regressed. Zhao Pu came forward, and Emperor Taizong of Song had to change to conservative measures. What if the country's finances were sufficient?

There is also the battle between the Song and Xia in Qingli. The actual scale of several battles was far less than that of the two battles against Liao. However, a few years later, peasant uprisings were everywhere in southern Shaanxi. It was not Liu E that caused financial tension to the country, but a severe drought and the first major break of the Yellow River in the Song Dynasty, resulting in the emptiness of the national treasury.

But in contrast, the Battle of Chanyuan, no matter which country wins and loses, the battle of the Song Dynasty spent a total of 70 million yuan, and it happened shortly after the founding of the Song Dynasty. However, why was the country peaceful? The reason is simple, the rule of Xianping led to the fullness of the country's treasury.

This is not wrong. It is precisely because the national treasury is full that all the two devastating defeats in the future. However, the Song Dynasty did not experience a serious crisis...

The second angle is the difference between Zhao Xu and Emperor Wu of Han. Emperor Wu of Han took over a good stall. The rule of Wen and Jing accumulated countless wealth for the Western Han Dynasty, and even the ropes for money were rotten in the money warehouse.

But the stall Zhao Xu took over was so rotten that it could not be more rotten. The country had a serious deficit and the treasury was empty. In order to help the emergency, they took out the spices and jade accumulated in the treasury and sold. When the drought came, the people would fend for themselves...

This is like Fan Li, who retired to Qi with the pseudonym by Duke Tao Zhu. His second son was imprisoned in Chu. He sent his third son to rescue him. His wife disagreed and insisted on letting the eldest son go to rescue him. As a result, the eldest son started a business with Fan Li since childhood, knew that life was difficult and he was reluctant to use money, which led to the second son being killed.

This difference in mentality determines that the two of them have completely different methods.

Just like Emperor Wu of Han, at the end of the war, Sang Hongyang had to make money and save money. However, he immediately made timely adjustments in his later years, not only because of the prince case, but also because of this mentality. It was this adjustment that resolved the crisis of the Han Dynasty and the foundation laid by Huo Guang that Emperor Xuan of Han was able to revival.

The most terrible thing is that when Zhao Xu ascended the throne, Han Qi arrogantly forced Zhao Xu to be helpless. Although Han Qi had to voluntarily withdraw from the court in the end, Zhao Xu's personality became suspicious...

Therefore, Wang Ju said decisively: "Your Majesty, don't worry about this, I will write a letter to you at that time."

You are still in the position of "decision" to leave room for maneuver.

"But it's better to discuss this matter again until next spring."

"Yes, then next year."

It’s not that Zhao Xu wants to delay until next year. He sends people back overseas next spring to discuss with the court that the court sends officials to accept such a large territory overseas. There is also the withdrawal of the Maritime Bureau, so much gold...

After proposing these two edicts under this favorable news, the controversy will undoubtedly be less controversial.

However, Zhao Xu said again: "There is still less gold."

There is a different nature of gold. In the past, no matter how much people believe it, no matter how much gold or silver, there is finally a gold, which means there is proof.

However, the gold mine production is very amazing, but the number is still seriously insufficient on the bank's crowbar.

"Your Majesty, the combination of internal and external factors is actually only ten million taels of silver and one million taels of gold. There is no overseas. If the country gathers seriously, how much difference can it be? Of course, it is necessary to find a way overseas. The more gold and silver, the better. The more they are, the more jackpots they can be issued. Then it can not only be used as a crowbar, but also as a turnover of funds, and even play a role in controlling prices. If it can maintain healthy development, it can finally greatly relieve the two taxes, cancel the leniency of money, practice the law, Qingmiao loan, people relax, and the country can be prosperous and safe."

If the country's economy can be transformed, it is probably Zhao Shu who wants to pay light taxes. This is the mainstream idea of ​​the country.

In short, because of this private occasion, Wang Ju was happy and Wang Ju took the opportunity to make a small request to transfer Zhang Shangying, who was responsible for supervising Jiangling County taxes, back to Kongmufang as the chief magistrate.

Zhang Shangying was originally Yu Ying, but she made some mistakes and had serious conflicts with Shu Dan and became derogatory.

The Kongmu Room is the first of the five rooms of the Zhongshu. It controls the archives and pictures of the Zhongshu. Therefore, those who are called Kongmu are like a hole and a single eye, and they are all handed over. That is, the Kongmu Room is corrected, which is also a good place to cultivate talents.

Wang Ju's request was a little too much.

However, Zhao Xu actually agreed with great enthusiasm.

When it was time to leave, Zhao Xu slapped his mouth.

But he didn't know what to say, was it because his aunt got into Wang Ju or Wang Ju's aunt?

Wang Ju was very happy, but he said seriously on his face: "Your Majesty, it's not too early, I should say goodbye."

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Soon, Zhao Xu issued an edict, agreeing to Wang Ju's proposal to abolish the Municipal Change Department, reset the Southern Twelve Road Shipping Department, and Xue Xiang presided over the position of the 12th Road Shipping Department.

Sure enough, there was a huge controversy between the government and the country.

New parties are worried that this will cause a very bad start.

However, the old party members were eager for the sake of the rivers, and even Sun Gu publicly yelled that whether it was the Municipal Exchange Department, the Southern Twelve Road Delivery Department, or the various auditors, they should be abolished.

The Censorate impeached repeatedly, and Xue Xiang was a person who was guilty of crime. How could he be so virtuous?

Many ministers even quarreled at the ceremonies.

Wang Ju, helpless, held up his teeth and walked out of the front line and said: "Your Majesty, it seems that I have made a mistake in a case in the south."

"What case?"

"I broke a case on Guangnan West Road. There was a main household in Duan. The family had ten hectares of fertile land and thousands of property. One day he saw an exquisite jade belt on the street and bought it. Then his wife and parents came to me to tell the residence, saying that it was the instigation of the residence that Duan Sheng bought the belt."

"I asked if the residence had used forced means to threaten Duan's purchase. They said no. I asked again, why should I sue him? His family said that once Duan Sheng bought this belt, he would definitely want to buy exquisite clothes, boots, and scarves to wear them. After purchasing these, he had to buy exquisite jade pendants at his waist so that no one could make jokes. If he bought jade pendants, he would definitely buy exquisite carriages."

"When you buy a carriage, you have to equip the driver and buy a good horse. After buying these, you have to buy a luxury house. If you want to get the recognition of others, you have to spend a lot of money. So, in a few years, the Duan family will inevitably be destroyed. Therefore, Duan's parents, wife and children sued the residence for selling jade belts."

"After hearing this, I cut off one of them unreasonable trouble, each beat them twenty times, and asked them to go back. However, today I seem to be wrong. Look, I just proposed to abolish the Municipal Change Department and reset the Southern Twelve Road Delivery Department. So many scholars and officials thought I wanted to abolish all reforms, or they would take the opportunity to let the court abolish all reforms. Do you have that idea? Therefore, I made a mistake. If Duan makes unreasonable trouble, then what are the scholars and officials in the court today!" (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!