Lin Zhenzhong was directly named by Lu Chengqi to ask questions, and he was also hesitant, and said tentatively: "Back to Your Majesty, this matter of money and silver is nothing more than opening up sources and reducing expenditures. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoYour Majesty doesn't like open source, so you can only throttle it......"

In fact, Lin Zhenzhong also intended to increase the agricultural tax, and he felt that the agricultural tax in Dashun was too low and too low. Throughout the dynasties, which regime has collected only one percent of the agricultural tax like Dashun? Even if it is a summer and autumn harvest, it is only 20% at most! It is really a miracle that such a low agricultural tax can still maintain an annual income of 100 million yuan!

But Lin Zhenzhong also knows how to observe words and feelings, and when he saw that Lu Chengqi heard about the increase in agricultural taxes, he frowned, and he must not like it. As the head of the household, if he also said such nonsense, he might be replaced by someone one day. Although this household secretary did not do very well, he was also one of the six ministers, and his authority was not small.

Eating salted fish is thirsty, and Lin Zhenzhong knows that he is bitter. The scenery in front of outsiders is infinite, and when you lock the door, you can only cry secretly!

Lu Chengqi heard what he said, and he was almost angry. He doesn't like open source? It's farting! If there is a way to make money, do you think Lu Chengqi will do it?

Lu Chengqi also understood that Lin Zhenzhong was just referring to his refusal to accept the increase in agricultural taxes, and it was best not to find fault with this matter, otherwise the monarch and ministers would be a little unbearable on their faces.

"Lin Qing, let's talk about it, how to throttle?"

Lu Chengqi remained silent, looked at Lin Zhenzhong, expressionless, and said slowly.

Lin Zhenzhong was not stage frightened, and immediately held Chao Wat and said: "Back to Your Majesty, there are still many ways to reduce expenditure." As far as the minister knows, the annual expenditure of military salaries is the largest, and if the amount of money can be reduced here, the national treasury will be sufficient......

"No!"

Lu Chengqi almost didn't stand up directly and pointed at Lin Zhenzhong's nose and scolded, weakening the army, and he couldn't think of such a stupid way. Although Lu Chengqi had long known that the Dashun court was a civil and military discord, he didn't expect Lin Zhenzhong to treat the martial artists so nakedly, it was really hurtful.

Armament is a matter of life and death for Dashun, why can't any of the ministers in the court see it?

In fact, it's not that these civil officials can't see it, it's just that they don't think it's so serious. It is also normal for the world to have been peaceful for a long time, and there is some slackness in thinking.

Lin Zhenzhong's words were just unintentional, after all, military salaries did account for the majority of expenses. When Lin Zhenzhong found that he was a little speechless, he hurriedly remedied: "Your Majesty, this second expense is the use of various yamen." According to the minister's measurement, there is a surplus in the amount reported by each yamen every year. Over the years, the money and silver accumulated are afraid that they can last for half a year. The minister thought that if only half of the amount was allocated this year, the yamen would surely save some money and get through the ......."

As soon as these words fell, countless people jumped out to accuse Lin Zhenzhong, saying that he was alarmist and that he had never falsely reported the clouds.

Lu Chengqi frowned when he saw the noise in the court, and immediately shouted angrily: "Noisy and noisy, what kind of system is it?" ”

When he opened his voice, there was an instant silence.

"It's easy to know if there is any false report, let the Supervision Department check the accounts......" Lu Chengqi glanced at the officials who jumped out to accuse Lin Zhenzhong, those officials didn't dare to touch his eyes, and lowered their heads one by one. If it is true, Lin Qing, you boldly let it go! ”

In the face of Lu Chengqi's admission, Lin Zhenzhong's confidence also increased greatly. With these savings, he could at least last two more months.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Faced with Lin Zhenzhong's unskilled sycophant, Lu Chengqi was unmoved, and just said lightly: "In the future, if there is any yamen who falsely reported the number, once it is verified, the chief official will be directly dismissed!" ”

“……”

There was silence in the court, and almost everyone secretly complained that if it was like this in the future, it would be a sad day.

Lu Chengqi didn't pay attention to these guys who wanted to take advantage of the public, and just asked lightly again: "Lin Qing has any other good plans?" ”

Lin Zhenzhong also learned to be obedient, knowing that the weapons superintendent, roads, and water conservancy were all things that Lu Chengqi cared about, and he couldn't easily cut them, and he didn't dare to say anything more, so he hurriedly said: "Back to Your Majesty, there is no other way for the minister......

Lu Chengqi nodded and said, "Lin Qing has no way, I have a way...... "After a deliberate pause, he said slowly: "Increase taxes!" ”

As soon as these words came out, it was like throwing a cannonball on the court, which instantly ignited the emotions of the civil officials, and they all looked excited and said: "Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise!" ”

When they quieted down, Lu Chengqi said in a good time: "Lao Tzu said: 'The way of heaven is more than enough to make up for the shortcomings, but the way of people is not, and the loss is more than enough'. Farmers have always been insufficient, how can I, as a human king, harm them? ”

At this time, a civil official tasted a different taste and looked at Lu Chengqi in dismay.

Lu Chengqi also ignored them, and said to himself: "Looking at the three hundred and sixty lines of Dashun, only Shang Jia is a person who has 'surplus', and if he does not harm them, is it in line with the 'way of heaven'?" I am determined to increase the income on the premise of the original commercial tax! Twenty taxes for ordinary businessmen, ten taxes for restaurants, and five taxes for bulk commodity exports. ”

The civil officials wanted to refute it, but looking at Lu Chengqi's sneering face, they knew that he had premeditated.

Besides, officials are all privileged classes, and even if taxes are raised, they will not be able to increase them, so why should they force their way out? There is a saying that "right and wrong are due to more openings, and troubles are due to strong heads". Civil officials are not stupid, and they can't leave a very bad impression in front of Lu Chengqi for the sake of some businessmen. In case the emperor remembers you, just give you a little shoe to wear, you will have to walk around without eating!

Soon, the civil officials reached a consensus and praised Lu Chengqi's "good governance" one after another.

Lu Chengqi saw that these civil officials were different, and sneered in his heart: "You are digging a grave for yourself!" ”

He had long intended to abolish the tax exemption privileges of officials, but the time had not yet come. Now let these people jump for a few more days, and when the time comes, it will be too late for them to cry!

In the court, there were also many people who knew Lu Chengqi's plans, and they all looked at Lu Chengqi worriedly. Zhang Fangping is one of them in the imperial history, and Lu Chengqi's words were said to him in front of him back then, and he didn't hide it at all. Zhang Fangping also knew that Lu Chengqi was thinking about Dashun. But the pressure on this matter is too great, and if you don't get it right, you have to rebound!

Besides, this is the rule set by Taizu, where is it so easy to say that it is scrapped?

Since this is the case, then the outcome of this matter can be imagined. There was a conflict between the emperor and the civil bureaucracy, and the emperor, who held great power, must have belittled these civil officials who had been distracted again and again until this privilege was revoked. In this way, the monarch regards the minister as a dog and a horse, and the minister regards the monarch as a countryman; The king regards his ministers as mustard, and the ministers regard him as an enemy. It seems to be a lot fairer, but in fact, internal troubles have been planted.

"No, I have to advise Your Majesty to dispel this idea!"

Looking at Lu Chengqi, who was far away from the hall, Zhang Fangping secretly made up his mind in his heart. (To be continued.) )