Zhang Juzheng had just passed the Jinshi examination not long ago. His subordinates were clean, and his family did not have that much land.
Most importantly, he was passionate about serving his country. He was not afraid of offending people and did not have that much desire for benefits.
Furthermore, Zhang Juzheng was very smart, so when he heard Yang Yiqing read out the name list, he knew what Zhu Houjin was thinking.
Zhu Houyi's idea was simple. He wanted to collect taxes from the merchants and Juren who owned large amounts of land and wealth!
And it was a heavy tax!
Zhang Juzheng's mind spun, and a rough tax plan formed in his mind.
Zhang Juzheng called this tax plan the " One Whip Law "!
After hearing Zhang Juzheng say a whip technique, Zhu Houzhen nodded in satisfaction."Minister Zhang, continue!"
"Yes, sir! Your Majesty!"
Zhang Juzheng suppressed the excitement in his heart and said loudly,"Your Majesty, the core of the whip law is very simple. It is to combine the land tax, corvee, and other miscellaneous taxes of the various provinces and counties into one.”
"This greatly simplified the tax system and made it easier to collect taxes. At the same time, it would make it difficult for local officials to cheat, thereby increasing financial revenue.”
"Good!"
Zhu Houjian laughed." Minister Zhang, tell me and the other ministers in detail! Let these old guys listen to the thoughts of the young people!”
Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian's bodies trembled. They were so frightened that they quickly stood up from their armchairs.
"Your humble servant is willing to hear the details."
Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian cupped their hands at Zhang Ju Zheng, putting on a listening posture.
Zhang Juzheng felt extremely satisfied and continued,"There are only three main points to a whip technique. Of course, it is still in the initial stage. Your Majesty and the other lords, please criticize and correct me.”
"First, clear the land and expand the area of collection so that the taxes are relatively equal.”
"Second, unify taxes and labor, limit harassment, and stabilize taxes.”
"Third, collect silver according to mu, and the government will settle it, so that the collection method is more complete.”
"As long as these three points can be achieved, local officials can no longer make up excuses and wantonly levy taxes. Landlords could no longer evade taxes, which would greatly increase Da Ming's tax revenue!”
"Good!"
"Minister Zhang, I'm very satisfied with your one-whip technique. It's rare for you to think of such a good method."”
Zhang Juzheng cupped his hands and said humbly," Your Majesty, this whip technique was not created by me. It was created by my teacher, Gui E. I was only bold enough to offer it to Your Majesty."”
"Cao Zhengchun."
"This old servant is here."
"Xuan Gui E is here."
"Yes, sir!"
Not long after, Osmanthus calyx hurried over.
"This subject, Gui E, greets Your Majesty!"
"Minister Gui, did you create this whip technique?" Zhu Houzhen went straight to the point.”
"Your Majesty, it was created by me!"”
"Good!" "Gui 'e is the Grand Scholar of the Hall of Martial Valor. He will enter the pavilion to discuss matters!" Zhu Houyi nodded.”
Gui E was stunned and quickly knelt down to thank the edict."I, Gui E, thank the emperor for his grace!”
Zhu Houyi continued," I am very satisfied with your whip technique. In the future, you and Zhang Juzheng will be responsible for measuring the land under the heavens and implementing the whip technique!”
"If anyone dares to obstruct us, kill first and report later!”
"Yes, sir! Your Majesty! I will not disappoint you!"
Gui E and Zhang Ju Zheng both revealed happy expressions as they knelt down to receive the decree!
However, this was not the end. Zhu Houjin continued,"Apart from that, abolish the tax exemption rights of those who have a high rank or above. The only person in the world who has the right not to pay taxes is me!”
"Moreover, collect a business tax from all merchants in the world. The business tax is set at 20%!”
Zhu Houjin's words were like two heavy bombs that exploded in the ears of Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian!
"Your Majesty! No way! Merchants have been lowly since ancient times. Why should Your Majesty collude with them?!”
"Your Majesty, please reconsider! We can't set a precedent for business taxes! Why would the Darming Dynasty fight with the Shang for these small profits?”
"If this gets out, it won't be good!”
After Zhu Houjin heard Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian's words, he suddenly laughed.
However, that smile was chilling.
"Hehe, it's just a small profit. Fighting with the merchants for profit, wouldn't it be bad if word got out?”
"Yang Yiqing, Xie Qian, is this how the two of you became the first assistants of my cabinet?”
"If it was just a small profit, how could Shen Wansan, during the reign of Emperor Taizu, be able to accumulate tens of thousands of family assets and even be richer than Emperor Taizu?!”
"If it's just a small profit, how could he have 30 million taels of silver?!”
"His assets are four times the amount of my national treasury!”
"Explain to me what small profits are!”
"What do you mean by f * ck, fly! Head! Small! It's profitable!"
Faced with Zhu Houji's aggressive interrogation, Yang Yiqing was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.
At this moment, Zhu Houjin took out another secret letter from the West Hall.
Zhu Houjin looked coldly at Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian and threw the secret letter in front of them.
"Xie Qian, read it for me!"
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