At this point, Shen Shixing completely understood what Wanli wanted, but he really didn't expect that Wanli would be so greedy.

He originally thought that Wanli still wanted Guo Dan to come to the contractor tax, which was actually negotiable, because anyway, it was also handed over to Liu Zongcheng to manage, just to change the tooth, but even if Guo Dan came to contract, this tax would have to be paid to the treasury, just like Weihui Mansion and Kaifeng Mansion, in terms of basic taxes, the excess is yours.

And how much tax to pay for this can be discussed again every few years.

I never thought that Wanli was all wanted.

And it's going to be cut directly, and this money has nothing to do with you in the future anyway.

Again, if Guo Dan is only asked to contract this tariff, Wanli will not be willing to work for this god.

Because it's not worth it.

In this turmoil of change, Wanli also has to take risks, although this is not a big deal, but after all, this court is involved.

If there is not enough interest, he will not easily agree.

And Wanli has always wanted to break free from the shackles of the household department and achieve financial freedom, that is, to establish a small treasury of his own outside the imperial court.

Shen Shixing was very embarrassed and said: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid the courtiers will not agree to this matter." ”

Don't talk about others, in fact, he himself is unwilling, because this breaks the traditional system, although since the Ming Dynasty, there has been no play with the three provinces and six ministries, the emperor is highly centralized, but there is still a system to restrict the emperor, this money is in the hands of the minister, not to say, the emperor wants to spend how he wants.

Wanli's face immediately changed and said: "I did this because I didn't want to hold the household department responsible, and I think that this move can simplify the cumbersome procedures." I don't ask for more money, how much the tariff used to be, and I deducted the corresponding kind of goods. ”

Shen Shixing was silent.

He couldn't agree to this, although he had already defected to Wanli, but he knew that if he did this, then he really couldn't be the first assistant, and he might not be able to convince Wang Jiaping and Wang Xijue.

You're going too far.

However, what he didn't know was that in fact, when Wanli was talking to Guo Dan at the beginning, Wanli asked not to deduct the physical goods, and directly swallowed the tariff.

He thinks that if he succeeds, then the cabinet will have something to ask for himself, so why should I pay.

Later, it was Guo Dan who told him that in the future, compared to tariffs, those physical objects will be a drop in the bucket at all, and the food will be tasteless, and it is a pity to abandon them, so it is better to throw them away now, so as not to leave future troubles.

Wan Li saw that Shen Shixing was silent, and he waited for a while before he said: "I also know your current difficulties, so let's implement the tariff first, and then the household department will transfer the tariff to Qianzhuang." ”

Shen Shixing was still silent.

It's not a matter of more money and less money, the current tariffs are nothing compared to the revenue of the national treasury, the problem is the system!

This system can't be broken!

Wanli also stopped talking.

This is already his bottom line, and the original design is actually not in one step, because if you want to do it in one step, the risk to him is very large, and the courtiers will definitely not agree to his conditions, which will involve him in it, first implement the system, and then slowly transfer the tariffs to his small treasury.

The two were deadlocked for a while, Shen Shixing secretly glanced at Wanli, knowing that Wanli might not give in again, if Wanli stood on the other side, the cabinet would definitely not be able to bear it, and after weighing it again and again, he said: "Your Majesty, this is not a trivial matter, the old minister has to ask the opinions of other ministers." ”

Wanli just nodded slightly, with an attitude of laziness to take care of it.

If you don't agree, then don't blame me for being ruthless.

I warned you in advance about this, don't mess around, you don't listen, you just want to reform, and use other people Guo Dan, now that there is a problem, I want me to wipe my ass, if there is no benefit, then don't talk about it.

Wanli is quite a realistic emperor.

But Shen Shixing really didn't dare to agree rashly, this political risk was too high.

He originally wanted to go back and discuss with his son-in-law first, but when he got home, he saw Wang Xijue and Xu Guo pacing back and forth in the hall, and Cao Ke stood aside respectfully.

There was no way, he could only tell them Wanli's conditions.

Of course, he didn't say it so explicitly, just told them very tactfully.

After Wang Xijue heard this, he only felt incredible, and said: "How can this be true, how can Your Majesty be so .......!" ”

He wanted to say "shameless", but he didn't dare to say it.

"This is impossible, we must not agree, otherwise, we will be stinking for 10,000 years." Wang Xijue really wanted to shake his head off.

Shen Shixing seemed to have expected it, and sat there silently.

Xu Guo saw that Shen Shixing was silent, so he asked, "What does Shen Shoufu think?" ”

"I'm ......!"

Shen Shixing hesitated slightly, and then said, "I also think that Your Majesty's request is a bit excessive. ”

Cao Ke understood that Shen Shixing was duplicitous, and they didn't have much choice, so he said loudly: "The two uncles still ask for peace of mind, but the younger generation thinks that Your Majesty's request is actually not too much. ”

"Isn't that too much?"

Wang Xijue glared at Cao Ke.

Cao Ke hurriedly said: "Uncle Wang is angry, the younger generation just thinks that this tariff is actually not much, and His Majesty has to take it directly, it is exchanged for the physical goods handed over from all over the country, and the reason is also because the household department has done some tricks and tricks when settling accounts." Other than that....... ”

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides, this is the only way to maintain the new law. ”

Wang Xijue flicked his sleeves and snorted angrily: "If this new law becomes unrecognizable, then I would rather abolish the new law." ”

Cao Ke said: "In fact, in this way, the new law has not become unrecognizable, Your Majesty has only changed the formulation of tariffs and the storage of tax silver, then Liu Zongcheng is also a tooth person, as far as I know, he also cooperates with Xinxing."

Perhaps this new tariff was formulated by Nobuyuki on his behalf, and in the future, it will be a good thing for the cabinet to hand over the tariff to Nobuyuki to calculate.

The main reason why there is so much opposition to this tariff is that many people think that the tariff is unfair, and if the imperial court does not make adjustments, it will be difficult to calm the anger of the public, and it is reasonable to change the tariff to another person.

Of course, the main thing is that the power of the cabinet has not changed in any way, but the cabinet cannot do anything about it, but the younger generation believes that this is exactly what the cabinet is pursuing. ”

Wang Xijue's face softened slightly.

He also thought about it seriously.

Are these conditions really excessive, you say?

It doesn't seem to be that excessive.

It's just that Wanli's eating image is a little ugly, and the dignified emperor actually hit this idea, and he threatened the cabinet with national affairs.

But then again, the emperor just wants to get so much money every year, it's just a different path.

As for power?

They don't actually understand the tariff, they also have to rely on Liu Zongcheng, but now it is Guo Dan, and it is reasonable, and now everyone is dissatisfied with this tariff, but the businessman has more and more trust in Guo Dan.

If Guo Dan enacted it, at least the merchants could be appeased, and then the new law would be maintained.

As for tax money?

Since it is given to Wanli, then it is only possible to collect more, it is impossible to collect less, and they have changed from a formulator to a supervisor, and the ministers will definitely keep an eye on the tariffs, first of all, supervise Guo Dan, and the ministers are responsible.

Secondly, finding the emperor's stubble is also the favorite thing for ministers.

Moreover, they control the invoicing and ticket inspection, and with more checks and balances on the bank, the new law will be more stable.

Xu Guo saw that Shen Shixing did not stop Cao Ke, and he also understood in his heart, so he said to Wang Xijue: "Yuan Yu, I think what Ke'er said is very right, only in this way can we continue to implement the new law, otherwise, even if Your Majesty reinstates Tang Wenguan, the other party will definitely continue to make trouble."

Moreover, the other party is not for the country, but for their own selfish interests, in this case, why should we preach morality with them, they are unkind first, don't blame us for being unjust. ”

Wang Xijue glanced at Shen Shixing, hesitated for a moment, and said, "It is impossible for Wang Jiaping to agree to this." ”

Shen Shixing said: "This matter must not be known to Wang Jiaping. ”

Wang Xijue wondered: "How can this be hidden?" ”

Shen Shixing said: "If we promise Your Majesty, then what should we do next, I think Your Majesty should have a plan." ”

Wang Xijue was stunned and said with a wry smile: "The praying mantis catches the cicada and the yellow finch is behind!" ”

He finally reacted.

But it was too late.

They don't seem to have much choice right now, either.

Shen Shixing went to the secret meeting of Wanli again, we can agree to your request, but the question is how to operate, let it be to Xinxing, we promise, and others will not agree!

Wanli said with a smile: "The Qing family is confused, of course this business is arbitrary, since there is a problem, you naturally have to solve it, so that you can convince the public, otherwise, how can I help you." ”

Shen Shixing was immediately stunned.

If we can solve it, we don't have to ask you.

And promised you so many conditions.

Wanli continued: "I see that the key to this matter lies in Jiangnan, as long as Jiangnan can be appeased, all problems will be solved. I remember that Zhang Juzheng's new law also had a lot of problems in Shandong, and Zhang Juzheng personally went to Shandong and adjusted the new tariff law according to the local situation, so that the new law could continue to be implemented, so why not follow suit. ”

Shen Shixing understood when he heard it, but he felt a little incredulous, and said tentatively: "Your Majesty, who should we talk to when we go to Jiangnan?" ”

"I don't know who to talk to." Wanli said: "Whoever is opposed, you can talk to whomever you want." ”

Shen Shixing was very skeptical.

Because Wanli said this, it is enough to show that Guo Dan's status in Jiangnan has been pivotal, no matter who you talk to, Guo Dan can influence from behind.

But how long has Guo Dan been in the south of the Yangtze River.

But since Wanli has said so, then do it.

A secret agreement was reached.

The main thing is that Shen Shixing gave Wanli a letter of guarantee, guaranteeing that within one year, the household department will directly transfer the relevant tariff revenue to the internal government.