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Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

Kangxi saw the excerpt on the joint name of Zhang Pengxi, Ka Mintu and Yinzhen - after correctly guiding the wind of luxury, he couldn't help frowning, he didn't have to think about it at all, he knew that this must be the idea of the old fourteen, although the reason is very clear, he also agrees, but once this luxury wind opens, if you want to control it again, it is too difficult, from thrift to luxury, from luxury to thrift. However, Qin Huaihe's annual tax of 2 million, he is indeed a little tempted, this is not a small amount, and he can do a lot of practical things.

Putting down the pen, he habitually thought while walking, this is really a dilemma, continue to advocate frugality, will cause a high concentration of land, will lead to the circulation of silver money is not smooth, and what is more terrible is that the huge amount of cash is concentrated in the hands of a very small number of people, when the situation is right, it is a big hidden danger.

But as soon as the wind of luxury opens, it is not only difficult to control, but also afraid that it will cause the collapse of etiquette and happiness, resulting in a change in the entire social atmosphere, although the benefits are obvious, but the disadvantages are also obvious, after weighing for a while, he has not been able to make up his mind.

After thinking about it, he deleted the paragraph on the taxation of the Qinhuai River, and then instructed, "Li Dequan, transfer this excerpt to the six branches, copy it publicly, and publish it in full in the Di newspaper." After Li Dequan went out, he thought about it and wrote a letter back to Yinzhen.

As soon as the excerpt of the correct guidance of extravagance was published in the Di Bao, it immediately caused an uproar, and the Confucianism, pseudo-science, clansmen, ministers, officials, Confucians, scholars, and merchants immediately made a mess, praising those who were opposed, those who criticized, those who supported, and those who were in the Forbidden City and the Qianqing Palace.

Kangxi saw the excerpt on the joint name of Zhang Pengxi, Ka Mintu and Yinzhen - after correctly guiding the wind of luxury, he couldn't help frowning, he didn't have to think about it at all, he knew that this must be the idea of the old fourteen, although the reason is very clear, he also agrees, but once this luxury wind opens, if you want to control it again, it is too difficult, from thrift to luxury, from luxury to thrift. However, Qin Huaihe's annual tax of 2 million, he is indeed a little tempted, this is not a small amount, and he can do a lot of practical things.

Putting down the pen, he habitually thought while walking, this is really a dilemma, continue to advocate frugality, will cause a high concentration of land, will lead to the circulation of silver money is not smooth, and what is more terrible is that the huge amount of cash is concentrated in the hands of a very small number of people, when the situation is right, it is a big hidden danger.

But as soon as the wind of luxury opens, it is not only difficult to control, but also afraid that it will cause the collapse of etiquette and happiness, resulting in a change in the entire social atmosphere, although the benefits are obvious, but the disadvantages are also obvious, after weighing for a while, he has not been able to make up his mind.

After thinking about it, he deleted the paragraph on the taxation of the Qinhuai River, and then instructed, "Li Dequan, transfer this excerpt to the six branches, copy it publicly, and publish it in full in the Di newspaper." After Li Dequan went out, he thought about it and wrote a letter back to Yinzhen.

As soon as the excerpts that correctly guided the extravagance were published in the Di Bao, they immediately caused an uproar, and the excerpts of science, pseudo-science, clansmen, ministers, officials, great Confucians, scholars, and businessmen were all in a mess, and those who praised, opposed, criticized, supported, and muddy, and all kinds of opinions were overwhelming, and the excerpts of various opinions were swept into the Forbidden City like snowflakes.

As soon as Zhang Pengxi saw the newspaper, he smiled bitterly, and he didn't expect that the emperor would publish this excerpt publicly, what a fourteenth master, he was afraid that he had expected this day a long time ago, so he pushed the two of us to the front desk to shield him from the wind and rain.

At this time, Yinzhen was listening to Zhu Yanzhi's year-end report from Jiang Customs, "As of November 30, Jiang Customs had collected a total of 643,648 taels of taxes and 36,540 taels of salaries. Bayi Chinese ~ office and other expenses 18,200 taels. The total surplus was 588,908 taels. This year, the top and bottom levels of the Jiangxi Customs have resolutely implemented and strictly implemented the new customs system, and in addition to effective supervision, the lower officials dare not guarantee that they have completely put an end to corruption, bribery, and private indulgence; even if there are, they are very few and very rare; the other point is that there are few anti-smuggling personnel, there are fewer fast boats, and the situation of smuggling along the coast is quite serious. ”

"It doesn't matter, next year, the customs will greatly increase the anti-smuggling force, and next year, whoever catches the smuggler and fines me will go bankrupt, and the lord wants them to tremble when they hear the word 'smuggling'." Yinzhen said disapprerovingly, "Take out another 10,000 taels as a year-end dividend." ”

Zhu Yanzhi hurriedly bowed, "The lower official brought a group of colleagues and subordinates to thank the Fourteenth Master for their favor." After getting up, he smiled again: "The fourteenth master is so rewarded, but no one dares to ignore this errand, and the management next year will be easier." ”

Yinzhen nodded slightly, "Although it is a heavy reward, there will always be people who are lucky, and there should be no carelessness." ”

"The lower officials understand that they will not dare to relax in the slightest." Zhu Yanzhi replied with a solemn expression.

Zhu Yanzhi only left on the front foot, and Zhang Yuanlong followed in with a stack of account books on the back foot, "Fourteenth master, this is the account of this year's cotton cloth share sale, a total of 3.62 million taels, the construction of Shanghai's transshipment and storage warehouse, it cost 18,000 taels, and the purchase points and warehouse construction in various places, as well as the wages of the shopkeepers and men in each store, together with 326,000 taels. ”

Yin Zhen said kindly, "Well, this money will be added to your shipyard, but you can speed up this progress for me, according to the current progress, I am afraid that it will be difficult to complete the task in four years." ”

Zhang Yuanlong replied respectfully, "Back to the fourteenth master, next month, the two new ships of 2,000 materials will be launched, after the first batch of ships is built, the following will be much faster, and the newly expanded six docks will be put into use next year, and the task should be completed." ”

"Well, that's good, do business with peace of mind, I will support you in everything, don't have any worries." Yinzhen comforted Wenyan, and before the words fell, he heard Da Chun report outside, "Master, Lord Zhang, Lord Ka came to visit." ”

Yinzhen smiled at Zhang Yuanlong and said, "You go and see Jiaojiao's Reading Pavilion." Then he went out, but he smiled secretly in his heart, and the one who fought in the ring came.

As soon as the three of them sat down in the living room, Zhang Pengxi smiled and said: "Fourteenth Master, you must have read today's Di Bao, the two of them are now infamous, and a number of ministers of science and Confucianism are even more verbally criticized, and the Fourteenth Master can't be a wall-to-wall watcher, when you throw out this point of view, you must have prepared a backhand reading pavilion, and I hope that the Fourteenth Master will not hesitate to advise." ”

"Hehe, Lord Zhang, Lord Ka really thinks highly of Yinzhen, I just saw the Di newspaper not long ago, I never expected the emperor to publish the excerpt in the Di newspaper, and I didn't expect it to cause an uproar, it was all Yinzhen's thoughtlessness, which affected the two adults." Saying that, Yinzhen waved his hand, bluffed Zhang Pengxi, and Ka Mintu hurriedly got up and returned the salute, and said, "Don't dare." ”

Yinzhen stretched out his hand to sit down again, and then said slowly: "Our point of view is correct, but we look at the problem from the perspective of benefiting the country and the people, while those ministers of science and scholars are considered from the perspective of maintaining the etiquette and music of the saints. In fact, the starting point of both parties is good, the angle is different, there are naturally differences, there are differences are not afraid, it's a big deal, the more the truth is debated, the clearer it is, I don't know if Master Zhang is interested in arguing? ”

Zhang Pengxi secretly scolded in his heart, it was really premeditated, but it was a pity that the old man didn't check for a while, and he was tricked into it as a gunman, can he not argue now? If you don't argue, the old man's name can be ruined, this fourteenth master, so deep scheming, in order to divert the attention of the court, actually threw out such a big article, sighed secretly, he said solemnly: "It's not interest, but responsibility, the lower official is the head of the household department, it is the duty to open up sources and reduce expenditure, and prevent money and political malpractices, but the other party occupies the righteousness, where does the fourteenth master want to argue?" ”

"Naturally, we start with the purpose." Yin Zhen said eloquently: "What is the purpose of the saint's ritual music? Naturally is the rites of the country, and the correct guidance of the purpose of the luxury wind is also the prosperity of the country, this is the common point, the positive is not to refute the other party, seeking common ground while reserving the different sides is the best policy, Zhang Daren is determined to practice clean, clean and self-oriented, outstanding and well aware of the people's suffering, insight into the pros and cons of the world, will be able to make a flower group splendid, the masterpiece of the centuries, Yinzhen is waiting for the masterpiece. ”

"The fourteenth master praises falsely, and the lower officials are ashamed, since they are for the country and the people, the lower officials dare not hide their clumsiness." Zhang Pengxi replied respectfully.

Yinzhen took out another excerpt and handed it to Zhang Pengxi, "This is the emperor's imperial approval, and I ordered you two to use the Qinhuai River as a pilot and try it first." ”

As soon as they heard this, Zhang Pengxi and Ka Mintu hurriedly got up and knelt down, respectfully took the fold with both hands, and after reading it, they kowtowed again, and said, "Weichen respects." Just got up, but Yinzhen said to Ka Mintu, "This errand, please ask Lord Ka to worry more, Lord Zhang is busy in the ring, I'm afraid he doesn't have so much energy." ”

Ka Min Tu bowed and replied: "The lower official respects the orders of the Fourteenth Master. ”

Zhang Pengxi couldn't bear it, Kangxi wanted money and loved his name, not only to help him make money, but also to help him correct the money, this father and son are really a couple, some fight.

Ka Mintu leaned over and asked, "Fourteenth Master, how should this Qinhuai River pilot be operated, please make it clear." ”

Yinzhen smiled slightly: "All Qinglou licenses to operate, the tax will be doubled first, step by step, and then doubled after half a year, boiled frogs in warm water, and doubled again at the end of the year." ”

Zhang Pengxi and Ka Mintu were secretly frightened when they heard it, which was too ruthless.