Chapter 424: Metropolitan Procuratorate
It is true that because of the problems of the industry in which the businessman is engaged, he naturally gives people the feeling that he cannot afford to make a profit early, and he is not a businessman. But it is also undeniable that not all businessmen are like this. According to the method of property taxation, it can provide a long-term and sufficient financial source for the Huashan army, which is naturally a good thing. However, when it is implemented, it will inevitably face big problems, and the most critical one is how to verify the number of family assets of the tax object.
After all, all taxation grounds are based on this. If this data is wrong, then the rest of the matter will be wrong.
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was so eloquent and strategic, and how strong his national strength was, when he first began to implement the method of calculation, he could not achieve the effect originally envisaged.
It is because many wealthy businessmen do not report their true situation at all, so that after two or three years of the implementation of the calculation method, it almost ended in failure.
As a last resort, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty later implemented the law of sui.
Although the implementation of the law of suing has indeed promoted the development of the method of calculation, it can be said that it has achieved extremely fruitful results. So much so that in just a few years, the already empty warehouse was filled with money again.
But there are many other things caused by this, according to records, at that time, the world's small and medium-sized merchants were basically reported. Therefore, there were fewer and fewer merchants in the world, and no one wanted to do business anymore.
In this way, it naturally led to a sharp rise in prices, and the people's lives were naturally not good. After all, if there is no one to do business, it is naturally difficult for the goods of the world to come together.
Of course, the advantage of implementing this tax system now is that it is said that there are already lessons from the Han Dynasty, so everyone knows what the disadvantages are. But these drawbacks aside, taxing property is a good way to save money.
Therefore, after Li Xin heard this, he thought about it carefully and decided to support this matter.
"Taxation with assets is like the method of calculation during the Han Dynasty! You have all read the history books, and you must be very clear about the advantages and disadvantages. So, I won't say anything more! This matter is related to the lives of the people under the rule of the Huashan Army, and it can even be said to be related to the rise and fall of the Huashan Army. Therefore, there is no rush to implement it for the time being, and when you go back, you will discuss the specific details immediately. See what to look out for and what should not be counted! Also, the method of telling is not feasible, you must remember that! After thinking about it, Li Xincai said to Wang Meng and the others.
"Xia Guan understands, he must step up this matter after he goes back!" Wang Meng and the others hurriedly responded.
"Well, the change of the tax system is postponed for the time being! But the matter of checking the acres of land must indeed be carried out first! According to the method we discussed before, we immediately drafted an official document and conveyed it to each county! Let the counties handle this matter as soon as possible, pay attention, let the counties pay attention to the method, and not make a fuss, so as not to provoke other things! Li Xin nodded, and then said.
There are many parties involved in the field matter, and if you are not careful, it is very likely to provoke a civil uprising. This is not a good thing for Huashan Army. Therefore, Li Xincai emphasized this aspect.
"Don't worry, general, we will definitely let the officials at all levels pay attention to this matter!" Wang Meng responded.
"Relying on the self-discipline of the government at all levels, I am still a little uneasy! So be it! In addition to the six departments, there is another Metropolitan Procuratorate! Hearing his words, Li Xin pondered for a moment, suddenly thought of something, and said.
Hearing this name, Wang Meng and the others couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, because no one had heard of this official position. After everyone glanced at each other, Wang Meng arched his hand and said, "Dare to ask the general, I don't know what this Metropolitan Procuratorate does?" ”
"The Ducha Yuan is headed by the Ducha Imperial History, and it is of the same rank as your six Shangshu! Under it, there are a number of imperial historians, who are responsible for admonishing and admonishing everyone at all levels, including this general! In addition, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has to send a group of inspectors to various places every year, and they are responsible for supervising the actions of the local government. Once it is discovered that there are local officials who are conspiring to seize power and are corrupt, they can be immediately impeached. The Criminal Department and the Ministry of Officials must deal with relevant matters immediately and find out! Li Xin explained to everyone what it means to be a metropolitan procuratorate.
In this way, Wang Meng and the others basically understood. After all, the matter of impeachment by the official was in the past and even now, it was a matter for the imperial historian. It's just that it was and is called the Imperial Doctor, and when you come to the Huashan Army, it will be called the Imperial Inspectorate.
It's just a change of name, and it's not a big problem. It's just that all of a sudden, there is an agency next to him to supervise him, which is a bit uncomfortable for everyone after all.
But Wang Meng and they are not ordinary people after all, so they don't pay too much attention to this matter, but they all think it's a good thing.
The development and growth of the Huashan Army will inevitably be accompanied by the continuous improvement of the institutional system. In addition to the military and civil affairs, the supervisory organs of a complete political regime must also be an indispensable link. Because to a large extent, this thing is an important means for a regime to boot itself up.
In the past, the scale of the Huashan Army was relatively small, and it was unlikely that anything could be hidden from officials like Li Xin and Wang Meng. But now the scale of the Huashan Army is getting bigger and bigger, and the territory is getting wider and wider, and some places can be said to be far away from the Tiangao Emperor.
Not to mention, the territory of the Huashan Army will continue to expand in the future! Therefore, it is very necessary to set up a metropolitan procuratorate now to restrain oneself and deter and supervise officials at all levels!
Although it is said that after the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it does not mean that it is impossible for the Huashan Army to have problems and will not make any more mistakes. But at least, it can greatly reduce the probability of making mistakes and going the wrong way, which is a very beneficial thing for the long-term development of the Huashan Army.
"General, the establishment of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is certainly a good thing! But there are still some defects in my Ministry of Rites, and the lower officials have the courage to request that the two pavilions of Tianlu and Shiqu be restored, and all the books in the world can be collected so that the people can borrow and copy them! Maybe it was because the new institution touched Xue Zhan's thoughts, so he stood up and said at this time.
The second pavilion of Tianlu and Shiqu is in the city of Chang'an, and it is in the north of the small city. These two places were set up as national libraries during the Han Dynasty, and there are many collections of books and official documents.
Although it is said that after so many years of chaos, Chang'an City has suffered countless soldiers, and these two places have long been different, but there are still many classics and articles in them. It's just that because no one has taken care of it for a long time, many of them have been destroyed.
When Li Xin first took Chang'an City, he went to see it once in order to find a detailed map, but he didn't pay too much attention to it later. After all, in the time since then, he has more things to do, where can he have the leisure to care about this matter.
Now after being mentioned by Xue Zhan, Li Xin finally remembered these two places. I have to say that Xue Zhan's suggestion is still very good, especially for promoting the cultural and educational undertakings under the rule of the Huashan Army, which has positive and important significance.
After all, in today's world, there are not many forces that pay so much attention to cultural undertakings. Even on Jiangzuo's side, although there are many literati and literature is prosperous, the whole country does not pay much attention to this aspect of things. They are more willing to fight for power and profit, or just talk about good ways and enjoy the mountains and rivers.
If the Huashan Army restored these two places, at least, it would be a positive sign for those scholars who were obsessed with literature. This will also play a great role in promoting attracting talents from other places to enter Guanzhong.
At the same time, it can also be used to convey the idea of Corporal Huashan Military Lixian to the outside world, which is a great reputation.
"What Xue Shangshu said is reasonable! From today onwards, the two pavilions of Tianlu and Shiqu will be restored, and special personnel will be arranged to manage the two places. Also, all over the country under the rule of Tongchuan, anyone who wants to borrow books and copy them can go to the two pavilions by themselves, but they must not hurt the original! Li Xin only thought about it for a moment, then nodded in agreement. Moreover, I also added two points of my own opinion!
"The general is wise, and the lower official has thanked the general for the world's scholars!" Xue Zan couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this.
"No need to say more good things! Just take advantage of this opportunity, let's talk about what other ministries need to be established and restored! Li Xin said with a smile.
This incident was a wake-up call for him, and it suddenly occurred to him that it was time for the current Huashan Army to improve it. Under the previous official system, although the main shelf has been erected, there are still many branches and leaves that have not been built.
I didn't notice it before, but with the growth of the Huashan Army, this problem has begun to slowly manifest itself. Therefore, this kind of adjustment must also keep pace with the times, and it must be able to keep up with the situation at any time!
"Xia Guan suggests reinstating the post of Taishi Ling to take charge of the astronomical calendar and the map of mountains and rivers!" When he said this, everyone below immediately started their brains and proposed.
"The lower officials think that the governors of Shi Sima and other posts should be re-established, so that the counties and counties can be under control!"
"The Chinese book should be restored, and he should be in charge of the daily military order paperwork!"
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All of a sudden, there were still a lot of opinions put forward by everyone, and Li Xin was a little surprised when he heard it. After all, if you follow their statement, it seems that the system of the Huashan Army is full of loopholes.