On the way, Li Hao and Gu Tingye mentioned the change of the New Deal, and Li Hao also promised to help the military general group change the situation of emphasizing literature and ignoring military force.

It's just that Li Hao has been busy with his own affairs and hasn't taken care of it, but now he happened to meet Gu Tingye, and Li Hao already had an idea in his heart, so he could discuss it.

"You should all know about the new policy that the imperial court is going to restart, according to the meaning of the two prime ministers, this new policy must follow the will of Fan Wenzheng Gong and complete the unfinished business during the Qingli period.

Of course, the situation is certainly different today than it was back then, so the specific rules will need to be adjusted according to the actual situation, such as tax reform. ”

After hearing this, Gu Tingye asked suspiciously: "We naturally know what you said, but what does this have to do with us."

If it is said that it is to reform the armament, it is indeed related to us, but if we want to do this, we will definitely consult with the British public first, and we should not be blind to the rumors. ”

"Naturally, it hasn't come to this point yet, and things have to be done gradually."

Hearing what Li Hao said, Gu Tingye was even more puzzled: "Then why are you telling us about this, show off your skills." ”

Li Hao had no choice but to explain: "If you have it, I'll tell you directly, now the commercial tax reform is not to bring the right of taxation to the three divisions."

Naturally, I don't want to use the local ones anymore, otherwise I wouldn't be subject to others, and I would also give them the opportunity to cheat.

But if you think about it, there are only so many people in my third division, even if they are all sent out, I am afraid that they will not be able to take over a few places.

Therefore, I plan to set up a separate yamen to collect commercial taxes in various places and be responsible for escorting them back to Beijing. ”

Hearing this, Yuan Wenshao couldn't sit still on the side, and asked directly: "There are thousands of taxes in various places, and there are also people in various cities who collect living taxes, and the manpower required is only tens of thousands, and the two ministers can agree to this matter." ”

Li Hao laughed and replied: "If it is recruited from a new recruit, it is naturally impossible to agree, and the imperial court does not have so much money to pay this money, but what if it is to use someone who already exists." ”

Originally, these words made Gu Tingye and the others ponder, which yamen in the imperial court can have so many people.

In the end, it was Gu Tingye who had the most brilliant brain, and blurted out: "You want to transfer people from the army, is this okay?" ”

Yang Wenyuan and Yuan Wenshao also turned their heads to look at Li Hao when they heard this, with a look of surprise.

I only heard Li Hao reply: "What's impossible, it's not that the army will collect taxes directly, but that the three divisions will organize a team of people, which is similar to the government under the government."

Moreover, these people are not stationed in one place, and after they are dispersed to the 26th Road of the Great Song Dynasty, there are actually not many people, so it will not make people suspicious.

I have already discussed this matter with Prime Minister Ouyang, and there is no big problem on his side. ”

According to Li Hao, don't look at the fact that this yamen is about to be built, there are many people.

However, these people will be responsible for collecting taxes in various places, and they will definitely be stationed in various prefectures and counties at that time, and they will indeed not be eye-catching at that time.

After determining that Li Hao's plan was feasible, several people thought about it, if it was really implemented like this, what would be the benefit to their own people.

First of all, the Yamen officials, whose Chinese officials are certainly indispensable, and the specific tax collection matters must be done by the civil officials.

But the military generals will definitely have a place in this yamen, and they will be responsible for commanding the troops, and if this matter is done well, it will also be a good way.

And maybe it can be integrated into the civil and official system, although at the beginning a group of people were discussing the balance of civil and military status, but whether it can be achieved is a question after all, it is better to take this path.

And Li Hao said in front of everyone now, naturally he wanted to choose someone from the few people in front of him.

Of course, Gu Tingye and Yang Wenyuan are too high to do this job now, so it depends on whether Yuan Wenshao has such an idea.

However, Yuan Wenshao obviously didn't think about it, although this opportunity is really good, but Zhongqin Bofu is the home of Wuhou after all.

Yuan Wenshao grew up practicing martial arts since he was a child, and now he can finally lead an army alone, and it is still a little difficult to jump out of the army after all.

Li Hao didn't want Yuan Wenshao to decide on the spot, so he said: "I'm not in a hurry to decide this matter immediately, you can go back and think about it, if anyone wants to do it, come to me." ”

"In addition, Zhang Wen also has to send someone to say it, if he is also interested, then we will discuss it again."

Then Li Hao continued, after all, his bowl of water was even, and he had to explain that he was fighting for the welfare of his own people, so as not to make people feel that he couldn't find someone to do it and ask for help.

After entering the city, several people went back to their homes, but as soon as they arrived at the house, they saw several boxes piled up in their courtyards.

So he went into the house and asked Zhang Guifen: "Where did the things in this courtyard come from and how are they placed here?" ”

Zhang Guifen was checking the accounts in the house at this time, so she didn't speak, but just instructed Qiu Yun to take something from the table and give it to Li Hao.

Li Hao took it and found that it was a gift list, so he naturally understood what was in the yard.

Looking at it carefully, the Wang family's family background is still relatively rich, and the things sent this time are not cheap.

Seeing that Li Hao looked at the gift list and didn't react for a long time, Zhang Guifen finally put down the account book in his hand and said, "How about it, do you accept this gift, or return it to others." ”

When Li Hao heard Zhang Guifen's words, he took a step and sat down beside Zhang Guifen, and then said: "Since it is a piece of people's hearts, it is not easy to live up to it."

Take it down, let people find a special warehouse to put it and register it, so that there are no omissions. ”

Hearing this, Zhang Guifen glanced at Li Hao suspiciously, and then asked Qiu Yun to find someone to move things into the warehouse.

After waiting for no one in the house, Zhang Guifen faced Li Hao and asked, "What, are you going to help the Wang family!" ”

Li Hao replied: "There is something to ask the Wang family to contribute, so help him by the way, and it is not certain whether this matter is a blessing or a curse, it depends on his own creation." ”

Regarding Li Hao's words, Zhang Guifen was obviously more puzzled, but just as he wanted to continue to ask, he was blocked by Li Hao's sentence that the heavenly opportunity should not be leaked.

Immediately, Zhang Guifen didn't bother to ask again, let Li Hao toss it himself.

And the Wang family was relieved to see that Li Hao had left his things, at least in this way, Li Hao really planned to help.

A few days later, Li Hao first informed Zhang Wen of the establishment of the tax inspection yamen, and asked him to think about whether he was willing to go.

Then he found Ouyang Xiu and emphasized the idea of promoting Wang Shiping as Ying Tianfu Yin.

When Ouyang Xiu heard this, he said: "Wang Shiping, this person is mediocre, not a capable person, what do you think?"

Why do you want to recommend him to take up the post of Ying Tianfu Yin, you must know that the reform of Kaifeng Mansion and Ying Tianfu is the beginning of the new deal, and there must be no problems, can he really complete the task of commercial tax reform? ”

Li Hao explained: "I just value his mediocrity, and this deprivation of the right to collect commercial taxes at the local level has made the local officials dissatisfied."

I don't know how many people in Tianfu oppose it openly and secretly, and send a shrewd and capable person to the past, in case someone is co-opted, isn't it asking for trouble for yourself!

On the contrary, a mediocre but self-aware person is the best choice, I just need him to be a hands-off shopkeeper, and he can be with the mud.

Of course, there are many such people, and there is another reason for choosing Wang Shiping, that is, the network left by Mrs. Wang.

Regarding the establishment of the salt tax anti-smuggling yamen, this matter will definitely have to be lived in the court, but I am afraid that there will be some controversy at that time.

Uncle is a great minister who doesn't come forward for a good thing, so let the Wang family be in the limelight, and you can be a referee at that time. ”

The words were led here by Li Hao, and Ouyang Xiu took the opportunity to ask the doubts in his heart: "Actually, why do you have to set up this separate tax yamen, although it is to isolate the control of the local government, but in the name of the three divisions, it can also achieve the same effect." ”

Li Hao explained: "Yes, it is possible, but such a transfer is by no means a long-term solution, and the new policy cannot be limited to commercial taxes.

In the future, the two taxes will always be included in it, and then having your own manpower and borrowing others are completely different.

At the same time, it can also be used to deepen the centralization of power, so that the imperial court can have one more ear and one more pair of hands in the local area, and it can also have multiple checks and balances for local officials. ”

Seeing that Ouyang Xiu still had doubts, Li Hao said, "Uncle, why are you hesitating, didn't you already say it at the beginning?" ”

Ouyang Xiu replied: "The others are nothing, but if this yamen is newly built among the three divisions, the powers of the three divisions will inevitably be too great."

Although you said that the Wang family came forward, I am afraid that there is still a lot of resistance.

And I also went to discuss it with the Prime Minister Fubi, and he didn't say anything about it, so I was still a little worried. ”

Li Hao saw that Ouyang Xiu had flinched, and immediately said: "It's good to say that the Prime Minister Fu Bi has no clear objection to this matter, so he is at most neutral in the court, as for the others, then I will think of a way." ”

Seeing Li Hao say this, Ouyang Xiu asked, "Oh, what else can you do?" ”

Li Hao said: "Since someone can make a profit from this, then naturally whoever should contribute, you can't just sit there and pick up the cheap for nothing."

Originally, I didn't look for them, I thought that I would implement the matter first and then talk about it, so as to save trouble, but now that the situation has changed, it is time to find them. ”

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Ouyang Xiu pondered for a while and said, "That's right, after the establishment of this yamen, it needs to be transferred from the army, so naturally a group of generals will be needed to fill it."

Those martial artists also have a lot of friends with civil officials on weekdays, and together they can really help.

In that case, then it's up to you to make arrangements, and I'll cooperate with you. ”

Seeing this, Li Hao hurriedly agreed, and then said goodbye to Ouyang Xiu and hurriedly went to implement the matter.

After all, looking at Ouyang Xiu's change of attitude in this short period of time, Li Hao realized that if he didn't settle things as soon as possible, maybe there might be something in the future.

At that moment, Li Hao went to the Wang family first, and the mother and son of the Wang family were still very enthusiastic when they saw Li Hao coming.

It's just that when Li Hao explained his intentions, it was a bit cold.

Seeing this situation, Li Hao said: "In this matter, the two prime ministers are supportive, and they can't propose it themselves and then implement it, and the process in the middle still needs to be taken."

If it weren't for the protégé to do this, he might not be able to get over his face, and he wouldn't have found someone else.

If Lord Wang doesn't want to, forget it, I can't embarrass you. ”

After speaking, he was about to get up and say goodbye, but then he was stopped by Mrs. Wang and said: "What are you talking about, Shiping is just thinking about how to do this, and he has no intention of shirking." ”

When Li Hao heard this, he looked at Wang Shiping and asked, "That's really good, Lord Wang thinks so." ”

Wang Shiping's face was embarrassed at this time, but under the offensive eyes of the old lady Wang beside Li Hao, he still responded in one go.

So Li Hao sat back again, had a family meeting with the two, and had lunch before leaving the palace.

In the afternoon, Li Hao went to the British Mansion to find his father-in-law, anyway, the military general's affairs, his father-in-law's words are very effective.

Moreover, Li Hao's proposal is indeed beneficial to the Wuxun Group, so the British Duke agreed without hesitation.

said: "Since this matter is of great benefit to our martial arts family, it is natural that we should make some efforts, and I will arrange this matter."

But if you want them to do their best, then you have to put in some money, and you can't just talk about it. ”

Li Hao replied: "Father-in-law, don't worry, I naturally understand this, according to my expectations, this yamen needs to be all over the 26th Road of the Great Song Dynasty, the 4th Capital Mansion, the 30th Prefecture, and the 254th Prefecture.

As for the counties and prisons below, there is no need to set up a separate yamen, but to be managed by the state capitals.

Among them, the most important must be the Sijing Mansion, followed by the chief officials of each road, and below are the chief officials of the state capitals.

Kaifeng Mansion is managed by the three divisions, and then Yingtianfu I also have a candidate in my heart, and the remaining Daimyo Mansion and Henan Mansion may wish to be left to the person who contributed the most.

The rest depends on the specific situation, anyway, there is still some time for the commercial tax reform to be implemented in the world. ”

Now that Li Hao has laid the bait here, the British Duke began to deal with this matter.

As for the Wang family, in fact, after Li Hao left, Wang Shiping asked about Mrs. Wang.

"Mother, why did you promise Li Hao just now, now that my father left a favor, I will lose one point with one point, how can I spend money on this matter."

Old Lady Wang replied: "If you don't agree to him, do you think that Ying Tianfu Yin's position can still fall into your hands."

Favors are a thing that will always be used up one day, and you have to go one step further to be useful to others.

And what Li Hao said is not unreasonable, if he can take this opportunity to leave an impression in front of the two prime ministers, even if the favor is used up, it will not be a loss.

In addition, I can also take advantage of this opportunity to find a way to transfer your sister's family to Yingtianfu, lest something happen to them when they are not under my nose. ”

Originally, when he heard what his mother said earlier, Wang Shiping still felt that there was some truth, but when he suddenly heard this last sentence, he couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

Wang Shiping also had a headache in his heart about his sister, who was in trouble, but it was difficult to say anything because of his mother's majesty.

Now I can really only hope that she is really going to Yingtianfu, and she can live in peace for a few days, so as not to cause trouble for herself.