Ma Wensheng's matter did not make Zhu Houzhao depressed for too long, because there was no need, Ma Wensheng was seventy-nine years old, and the old guy had already become a fine, the key was that he would live for a few years, basically waiting for death. There's no good way to deal with such an old guy Zhu Houzhao, but he can't do it for a few years, and it seems that he has to find a new character.

At the same time, Zhu Houzhao also realized one thing, that is, civil officials are still very jealous of themselves, the prince.

Of course, what I am afraid of is not what my prince has done, but that my prince's hand is stretched too long.

Zhu Houzhao also hesitated a little about this matter, he did hold too many things, this is his father, if he was replaced by another emperor, he probably wouldn't be able to do it. Although his father is the emperor himself, it doesn't mean that his father is willing to hand over power now, you are a young prince, what are you anxious about?

In fact, Zhu Houzhao was in a hurry, but he couldn't explain to others why he was in a hurry, so he could only hide it in his heart.

Things in the DPRK and China are very stable, if there is anything to worry about, it is the affairs of Northern Xinjiang, Wang Shouren took people to Northern Xinjiang, but there was no news back, which made people very worried. However, Zhu Houzhao was not too worried, he had confidence in Wang Shouren, and he also had confidence in the Black Dragon Army, he believed in Wang Shouren's strength.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, Liu Qi is here!" Liu Jin came to Zhu Houzhao's side, bowed down and said, and then stood aside and quietly waited for His Royal Highness the Prince's reply.

Zhu Houzhao was stunned, Liu Qi is here? Although Zhu Houzhao also wanted to avoid suspicion, it was useless, the government and the opposition knew that Liu Qi was his own person. After a moment of silence, Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then said, "Then let him in!" After saying this, Zhu Houzhao turned around and sat down in his chair, quietly waiting for Liu Qi's arrival.

Soon Liu Qi walked in under the guidance of the little eunuch, and after seeing Zhu Houzhao, Liu Qi directly lay on the ground and saluted Zhu Houzhao.

You must know that Liu Qi is now a household servant, and it is certain to see Zhu Houzhao salute, after all, Zhu Houzhao is the prince, but it is not necessary to make such a big gift, which obviously goes beyond the significance of the great gift of the monarch and the minister. However, Zhu Houzhao didn't move, watching Liu Qi finish his salute, Zhu Houzhao said: "Okay, get up!" After speaking, he said to Liu Jin: "Go and move a stool for Liu Qing!" ”

Liu Jin naturally moved the stool over quickly, and Liu Qi arched his hand to Liu Jin with a smile: "Thank you Liu!" ”

Looking at the appearance of the two people, Zhu Houzhao sighed helplessly, sure enough, it was Wang Ba who looked at mung beans, who was looking for whom.

When Liu Qi sat down, Zhu Houzhao said, "Is this journey going well?" Let you come all the way, there is no way to do it, the matter between the DPRK and China is urgent, and it can't be delayed any longer.

Liu Qi hurriedly bowed down and said: "For the Ming Dynasty, for Your Majesty, for His Royal Highness the Prince, Chen is willing to smear his liver and brains." ”

Zhu Houzhao nodded, there is no need to say this kind of hypocritical politeness, the civil ministers and generals in the court will say it, but how many people think so, only God knows. Glancing at Liu Qi, Zhu Houzhao waved his hand: "Sit down and say, why are you still standing up?" Saying that, Zhu Houzhao asked again: "Have you heard about it?" ”

"Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, the minister heard about it." Liu Qi hurriedly said, with no expression on his face, but he was complaining in his heart.

Originally, I thought that this time I was promoted, it would definitely be a soaring career, but I didn't expect that this tax department was not so easy to manage. But Liu Qi also figured it out, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is doing this with his own hands, can you still pick and choose here with His Royal Highness the Prince? If you want to do it, you have to do it, and there is no room for negotiation.

"It's just that the minister knows the details carelessly, I'm afraid that I can't grasp the proportions and miss the big thing, so I'm here to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince today." Liu Qi said respectfully.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, what to ask yourself, you can't say too much, this is to ask yourself, His Royal Highness the Prince, what do you want to do, what do you ask me to do, then I will do it.

"The tax department is in charge of the Zhuangtian tax, since it is in charge of the Zhuangtian tax, it is natural to know how many Zhuangtian, and you can start by clearing the accounts of the Zhuangtian." Zhu Houzhao did not hesitate at all, this time is not the time to pretend, Zhu Houzhao said directly: "Wherever there are nobles and vassal royal clans, all tax departments will be set up to count Zhuangtian and collect Zhuangtian taxes. ”

Listening to Zhu Houzhao's words, Liu Qi was stunned for a moment, all the places where there are nobles and clans? Isn't that a bit of a big range?

The Ming Dynasty has been established for more than 100 years, and the royal family of this vassal family is divided everywhere, if it is spread out like this, it will be the whole country, except for a few border poor areas, basically all of them are occupied.

"The structure is simple, the tax department has thirteen provincial divisions, and the subdivisions have each provincial division, and all those who have vassal royal families, nobles and relatives must all be set up." Zhu Houzhao continued: "This is how things can be done, this is the noble and the noble relatives ask for the village tax, and they must not be postponed in vain, otherwise not only the father and the emperor will not be able to spare you, but the palace will not be able to spare you." ”

Liu Qi once again sniffed out an unusual smell from it, the thirteenth division, that is, the thirteen provinces have a tax department, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really wants to set up the tax department to the sky.

"The palace will allocate 5,000 black dragon troops to you as tax collectors, and those who violently resist taxes and do not pay taxes can be dispatched tax collectors." Zhu Houzhao didn't speak anymore when he said this, but looked at Liu Qi.

Liu Qi shuddered in his heart, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "Yes, His Royal Highness the Prince, the minister understands." ”

"In addition, as for the account room, the palace will also allocate some to you, and you will set up the shelves of the tax department before the year, understand?" Zhu Hou looked at Liu Qi and spoke.

Of course, Liu Qi understood in his heart, but he also understood that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was definitely not for the purpose of collecting the Zhuangtian tax, because the Zhuangtian tax did not require such a lot of trouble, which was simply the opening of the tax department across the country. Dispatching five thousand Black Dragon troops to himself, this is to use the army to urge the collection, and Liu Qi does not think that these troops are prepared for the nobles or the clan kings.

With a black dragon army of 5,000 people, the capital will definitely leave 2,000, after all, the capital has the most nobles and relatives.

The remaining three thousand Black Dragon Army will be dispersed to the Thirteen Provinces, and there are not many people in one province, but the main role of these people is to deter!

"The minister understands!" Liu Qi bowed down again and replied: "After the minister goes back, he will immediately arrange someone to do it, and he will definitely put up the shelf of the Tax Department before the end of the year, and he will definitely not delay the affairs of His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

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