Zhou Zhengxun spoke for more than an hour, and said a lot, in fact, it is the convergence and unification of power.

The three counties are vertically managed with six rooms and the functions and powers are unified, which is similar to the six ministries governing the whole country.

These officials are all low-level, or hopeless celebrities, many people listen to Zhou Zheng's words, their blood is boiling, and some can't wait to do things.

After the training, Zhou Zheng asked the six rooms of the government and the officials of the various departments to stand behind him, and introduced them one by one, expounding the powers and administrative goals, and being in charge of the subordinates.

After that, Zhou Zheng set up a banquet to entertain these people, and he paid equal attention to grace and power in the banquet, and opened empty checks, which was very lively.

After the banquet dispersed, Yao Tongshun, Ding Qi and others came to Zhou Zheng's study, drinking tea and sobering up while talking about things.

Ding Qi stretched out his head and said, "My lord, I see that some people's eyes are flickering, and they seem to have other thoughts. ”

Yao Tongshun sneered and said, "I see a few, maybe I still have to wait for Zhang Yonglian to come back and make a comeback." ”

Shangguan Lie was about to pour tea, and said with some indignation: "My lord, these people don't know how to lift, I will arrest them again when I think they think so, let them know that Yongping Mansion is an adult who is in charge, and then dare to be half-hearted, see if their necks are hard enough!" ”

Zhou Zheng took a sip of tea and said, "Don't touch them first, what we have to do will definitely encounter resistance, and when the time comes, we will take them to power." ”

Yao Tongshun suddenly understood, and said: "My lord, register people, measure the acres of land, I'm afraid it's not easy to do, that is, each village doesn't know how many people are hidden, not to mention those big households, besides, measuring the acres of land is afraid that it will cause public indignation......"

The Ming Dynasty existed in a large number of concealed populations, most of which were used to evade taxes; However, the problem of acres of land has been accumulated over more than 200 years, and it cannot be changed in a word, and if it is forcibly apportioned, it may cause a popular uprising.

If you let the officials of the court catch it, Zhou Zheng, the patrol, is afraid that he will not be able to do it for long and will have to go to prison for questioning.

Zhou Zheng put down the teacup, looked at a few people, and said, "I know." Therefore, we have to be meticulous and not give tongues. First, you must move quickly, whoever dares to stop it will use Zhang Yonglian's case to decisively take people and raid their homes, and make big moves to deter others! Second, I have arranged for Jinsheng to recruit new soldiers, ready to eliminate bandits within the Yongping Mansion at any time, and then there are officials and big households who block it, and they will be colluded with bandits, and they will be dealt with together! So twice, it's pretty much it. ”

Yao Tongshun, Ding Qi and the others woke up at this moment, and their adults had obviously already thought of countermeasures!

Yao Tongshun and the others stood up and said in a deep voice: "The subordinate officer receives the order!" ”

Zhou Zheng looked at a few people with burning eyes, and said with a solemn expression: "We don't have much time, we must be fast!" When there is no reaction from the imperial court, do things practically and don't give them a chance to make a fuss! ”

Yao Tongshun, Ding Qi, Zhang Heyi and others raised their hands and said, "Don't worry, adults, we will do it non-stop, and we will do it immediately!" ”

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The next day, the government was lively, the six rooms, the Zhaoma Division, the Prison Division and other departments of each department were expanded to more than 50 people, and one task after another was placed on the front wall of the department, which listed the person in charge, the time, the requirements, and the progress.

Lu Long, Changli, Xinzhi County of Funing County has not yet taken office, all things, naturally based on Liufang, yesterday Zhou Zheng reprimanded the people from the government to hurry back to the counties with tasks, the same began to prepare.

Originally, some people were still thinking about it, but when the news of Zhang Yonglian and others being beheaded came, the enthusiasm of these people for work swelled sharply, and their work efficiency was greatly improved.

April 12 of the first year of Chongzhen.

At the same time, the government office of Yongping Prefecture and the counties and towns posted notices, requiring all businesses to register and need a license issued by the government to operate, otherwise they will be closed up and heavily fined.

The houses of the government were overcrowded, and at the same time, there were also errand servants who did not know how many houses were patrolling the streets, going from house to house.

Inside the house, a group of people were crowded and noisy.

"What? Taxes? We didn't pay taxes before? The government has never confiscated ......," said a merchant in alarm.

The servant sitting at the table reviewed his information, and said casually: "The tax is set by the imperial court, and it was confiscated in the past because Zhang Yonglian accepted bribes, but now the inspector has reorganized government affairs, of course it will be collected, if you are not satisfied, you will go to the imperial court to sue you......"

The merchant who panicked just now hurriedly laughed and said: "Don't tell me, I know it's a tax, so this tax?" ”

The errand officer had obviously been trained, stamped it, handed it over, and said, "You can earn ten taels a month, one for twenty, and about two taels of silver a year." ”

The merchant was overjoyed and said, "Is it really just two taels?" ”

The messenger glanced up at him and said, "We are the government and not bandits, can we still rob you?" ”

The merchant was just about to speak, when a person from behind squeezed over and said, "Official, I am a cloth maker, and I can earn twenty taels a month, how much should I pay?" ”

The officer handed over a piece of paper and said, "There is one on it, go back and study it." The annual income is less than 200 taels, 20 is 1, 500 taels is less, 15 is 1, 500 taels or more, and 12 is 1. By the way, if the annual income is less than fifty taels, no tax will be charged. ”

"In this way, I didn't say much money every month......

"That's not much......"

"It's true, the patrol is still tolerant, and I don't want too much ......."

When the servant listened, he knocked on the table dissatisfied, and said, "Oh, what are you talking about?" Did our lords collect this money? That's the rule of the imperial court, you didn't pay it in the past, and it's good if the adults didn't pay it back, aren't you happy? ”

The merchant hurriedly raised his hand and said, "Don't dare, don't dare to ......."

The messenger ignored it, continued to look at the seal, and said; "Go back and spread the word more, as long as you register here, and if someone collects money or protection money or something, they will tell us. The inspector said that in the next month, the lawbreakers will be cleaned up in the whole province, who dares to mess around, the heavy capital crime, and the light distribution to Liaodong! ”

The merchants looked at each other, and then hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, yes......"

The errand officer didn't care whether they listened or not, and continued: "Also, for other merchants, you should also inform you that within a month, there must be registration and filing by the government office, otherwise it will be an illegal operation, the shop will be seized, the illegal gains will be confiscated, and then you will shout injustice, but no one will pay attention ......to it."

The merchants responded again and again, and in their hearts, they registered with the government office, and their hearts were relaxed, and they paid the money to the inspector, and they would not be too sorry for them in the future.

Zhou Zheng's class, Zhang Heyi, Yao Tongshun, Qi Lian, etc. are all making reports.

Zhang Heyi, the household secretary, said: "My lord, for the registration of merchants, the tax collection has been launched, and it will be implemented in Lulong County for three days, and after summarizing the problems, the lower officials will issue an official document to the other two counties, asking them to implement it." ”

Zhou Zheng had already seen it, and was very satisfied with Zhang Heyi's work efficiency, and said: "Well, the registration must be clear and understood, and the "Business Regulations" must be released as soon as possible to reassure these businessmen, only if they can do business and develop with peace of mind, we can collect money from them." ”