Forbidden City, Ganqing Palace.

After seeing the note jointly issued by Zhang Penghu, Gamintu and Yinzhen - correctly guiding the style of luxury, Kangxi frowned and didn't have to think about it at all. He knew that this must be the idea of ​​the Fourteenth. Although the reason was very clear and he agreed, it would be too difficult to control the style of luxury again. It was easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but from extravagance to frugality to frugality. However, he was really a little moved by the 2 million taxes in the Qinhuai River every year. This is not a small amount, and he can do a lot of practical things.

Putting down his pen, he habitually thought while walking. This is really a dilemma. Continuing to advocate frugality will cause high concentration of land and poor circulation of money. What is even more terrifying is that huge amounts of cash are concentrated in the hands of a very small number of people. When it comes to the situation, it is a big hidden danger. [The latest updates are all in search.]

But once the luxury style is opened, it is not only difficult to control, but also afraid that it will cause rituals and music to cause changes in the entire social atmosphere. Although the benefits are obvious, the disadvantages are also obvious. After weighing the pros and cons, he was unable to make up his mind.

After thinking about it, he deleted the section on the Qinhuai River taxation, and then ordered, "Li Dequan, transfer this memorandum to the Six Chronicles, copy it publicly, and publish it in the full text in the newspaper." After Li Dequan went out, he thought about it and wrote a letter to Yinzhen.

As soon as the memorial to guide the luxury style was published in the newspaper, it immediately caused an uproar. Neo-Confucianism, pseudo-Neo-Confucianism, clans, officials, great scholars, scholars, and merchants immediately started to mess around, praising, opposing, criticizing, supporting, and mixed, various opinions came overwhelmingly, and various opinions were filled with snowflakes.

When Zhang Penghong saw the newspaper, he smiled bitterly. He did not even calculate that the emperor would publish this copy publicly. What a Fourteenth Master. He was afraid that he would have expected that this day would have been, so he pushed me and the other two to the front desk to protect him from the wind and rain. It was really awesome and he was very calculating.

At this time, Yinzhen was listening to Zhu Yanzhi's annual report on Jiang Customs. "As of November 30, Jiang Customs had a total tax of 643,648 taels, and a salary expense of 36,540 taels. Office and other expenses were 18,200 taels. The total surplus was 588,908 taels. This year, Jiang Customs was resolutely implementing the new customs system. In addition, the supervision was effective, and the officials did not guarantee that they had completely eliminated the corruption, bribery, and private behavior. Even if there were, there were very few. Another point was that there were few anti-smuggling personnel, even fewer fast ships, and the smuggling along the coast was more serious."

"It doesn't matter. Next year, the customs will increase its anti-smuggling forces. Next year, if anyone who catches smuggling will punish me, he will lose all his money. If he wants them to hear the word 'smuggling', he will tremble all over when he hears the word 'smuggling'." Yinzhen said dismissively, "Give another 10,000 taels to be paid as the year-end bonus."

Zhu Yanzhi quickly bowed and said, "The subordinates brought a group of colleagues and subordinates to thank Master Shisi for his kindness." After getting up, he smiled and said, "The Fourteenth Master is so rewarding, but no one dares to ignore this job, and management will be easier next year."

Yinzhen nodded slightly, "Although it is a heavy reward, there will always be people who are lucky, so don't be careless at all."

"The official understands, and he will not dare to relax at all." Zhu Yanzhi replied with a solemn expression.

As soon as Zhu Yanzhi left, Zhang Yuanlong followed in with a stack of accounts, "Fourth Master, this is the account for the sale of cotton cloth this year, totaling 3.62 million taels. It costs 18,000 taels to build a transfer and storage warehouse in Shanghai, and the construction of purchase points and warehouses in various places, as well as shopkeepers of each store, and the worker's expenses are 326,000 taels."

Yinzhen said warmly, "Well, this money will be added to your shipyard, but you can speed up this progress. According to the current progress, it is afraid that it will be difficult to complete the task in four years."

Zhang Yuanlong replied respectfully, "Return to the Fourteenth Master, next month, the two new ships with a capacity of 2,000 yuan will be launched. After this batch of ships is built, it will be much faster. Moreover, the six newly expanded docks will be put into use next year and should be able to complete the task."

"Well, that's good. Do it with peace of mind. I'll support you in everything. Don't worry." Yinzhen comforted her warmly. As soon as she finished speaking, Dachun heard Da's report outside, "Master, Lord Zhang, Lord Ga come to visit."

Yinzhen smiled at Zhang Yuanlong and said, "You go and see Jiaojiao." Then he went out, but he laughed in his heart, and the fight was coming.

As soon as the three of them sat down in the living room, Zhang Penghong smiled and said, "Fourth Master, you must have read the newspaper today. The two officials are now infamous. A group of ministers of Neo-Confucianism and great scholars of Confucianism are even more criticized. The Fourteenth Master cannot be viewed on the wall. When you put forward this point of view, you must have prepared a backup plan. I hope the Fourteenth Master will give you advice."

"Haha, Lord Zhang, Lord Ga, you two are really proud of Yinzhen. I have just seen the Dibao not long ago. I never expected that the emperor would publish the memorial in the Dibao, and I didn't expect that it would cause an uproar. It was all Yinzhen's concern that the two adults were affected." As he said that, Yinzhen bowed and frightened Zhang Penghu, Gamintu and the other two quickly got up and returned the greeting, saying, "I dare not."

Yinzhen reached out and let him sit down, then said slowly: "Our view is correct, but we look at the problem from the perspective of benefiting the country and the people. However, those ministers of Neo-Confucianism and Confucianism considered it from the perspective of maintaining the rituals and music of the saints. In fact, the starting points of both sides are good. Different angles will naturally have differences. If there is a difference, you don't have to argue. The more you argue, the more you become clearer. I wonder if Lord Zhang is interested in a debate?"

Zhang Pengfeng cursed in his heart. It was indeed a premeditation. It was a pity that I did not investigate for a while and was trapped by him as a gun envoy. How can I not argue now? If I don’t argue, my reputation for being a pure master will be ruined. The Fourteenth Master, with such a deep scheming, actually threw out such a big article in order to divert the attention of the court. He sighed inwardly, and then he said solemnly: "It is not interest, but responsibility. As the chief official of the Ministry of Revenue, it is the responsibility of increasing revenue and reducing expenditure and preventing the shortcomings of the money and government. However, the other party has taken over the great righteousness. Where does the Fourteenth Master want to start from?"

"Of course, it starts with the purpose." Yinzhen said idly: "Where is the purpose of rituals and music of the saints? Naturally, rituals and music are the country, and the purpose of correctly guiding the style of luxury is also the country. This is a common point. The positive one cannot refute the other party. Seeking common ground while reserving differences is the best strategy. Lord Zhang is determined to practice and practice purity, and is self-determinate. He has a great reputation for his literary reputation and deep understanding of the sufferings of the people, and has insight into the pros and cons of the world. He will definitely be able to create a beautiful flower group and a beautiful life. Yinzhen is waiting for the masterpiece."

"The 14th Master praised the emperor and the lower officials were ashamed. Since he was for the country and the people, the lower officials would not dare to hide their weaknesses." Zhang Pengcheng replied respectfully.

However, Yinzhen took out another note and handed it to Zhang Pengheng, "This is the emperor's imperial approval. I ordered you and the two of you to use the Qinhuai River as a pilot and try it first."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Pengfeng and Gamintu quickly stood up and knelt down, took the note with respect with both hands, and kowtowed again after reading it, saying, "I'm honoring the order." Just now, Yinzhen said to Gamintu, "I'm asking Lord Ga to worry about this job. Lord Zhang is busy fighting on the ring, so I'm afraid he doesn't have that much energy."

Gamintu bowed and replied, "The emperor is very proud of the orders of the Fourteenth Master."

Zhang Pengchong was very sad. Kangxi wanted money and loved fame. He not only wanted to help him make money, but also helped him to make the money clear. The father and son are really a couple, and some are in the same way.

But Gamintu bowed again and asked, "Fourth Master, please make clear how to operate this Qinhuai River pilot."

Yinzhen smiled slightly: "All brothels issued licenses to operate, and the taxes will be turned first, step by step, and then turn them again after half a year, boil the frogs in warm water, and turn them again at the end of the year."

Zhang Penghong and Gamintu were secretly shocked when they heard this, which was a bit too cruel.
Chapter completed!