"Zhao Xianggong, since Quanzhou's trade tax has reached 1.6 million yuan, and the clan's expenditure only accounts for 10%, I don't think there will be a problem with spending in the future. Then why did Zhao Xianggong repeatedly appeal to the imperial court, asking the imperial court to reward money and grain to fill the needs of the clan? In addition, why are Quanzhou's spice imports controlled by the big food merchants? I also asked Zhao Xianggong to clarify his doubts. ”

It was Wei Liaoweng again, and he couldn't help but continue to challenge Zhao Rushi.

The Southern Foreign Sect changed the practice of not allowing the Northern Song Dynasty Clan to hold power, and there were several Great Song Dynasty clans in such an important position as the promotion of Quanzhou City, so it can be said that the Quanzhou City Boss Division in the Southern Song Dynasty was basically controlled by the Great Song Dynasty.

The Yamen of the Quanzhou Prefect, the Yamen of the Zongzheng Division, and the Yamen of the Municipal Division, the three major prefecture-level yamen of Quanzhou are all controlled by Zhao Rushi alone, how can it be that the Nanwai clan is still short of money and food?

"What Wei Xianggong said is good. But the land in Quanzhou is barren, and the 500,000 people, the state government is already overwhelmed, not to mention the expenses of the clan. Besides......"

Zhao Rushi said with a bitter face, his eyes flickering.

"Don't worry! To put it bluntly, I'm here, what are you still spitting about? ”

Zhao Hong's face darkened unconsciously.

The northwest of the imperial court used troops, and originally wanted to fight some autumn wind from the city, but now it seems that it is impossible.

Didn't it say that the overseas trade of the Great Song Dynasty was prosperous, why did the city still ask for money from the imperial court?

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Rushi panicked, and hurriedly said:

"Your Majesty, all kinds of spices, peppers, etc. in Quanzhou are all controlled by the merchants of the Great Food. But this has something to do with the major local forces in Quanzhou. Although the minister is a local parent official, he is also powerless and suffers. They have a great influence on local government affairs and defense. ”

"What force?"

The teacup in Zhao Hong's hand was heavy, and the tea overflowed.

The city is a major weapon of the state and a source of taxes, how can it be played by selfish troublemakers?

"Back to Your Majesty, such as the Xia family, who lives in Quanzhou and is the commander of the left wing army of Wuwei for three generations, the Tian family who has the right to dispatch Quanzhou officials and soldiers, and the Lin family and the Yan family after Xungui. These people are so powerful that they can command the army, and they collude with some of the big merchants inside and outside, so that many merchants are afraid of harsh conscription, hard and buying, and dare not speak out. There is really nothing you can do! ”

"What are the goods brought by the Quanzhou merchants? What are the goods exported by my Great Song? ”

Fujian has not yet implemented a new policy, and it is impossible to imagine that the military government is so corrupt. It seems that Fujian's implementation of the new policy will also be put on the agenda.

"Back to Your Majesty, there are more than 60 kinds of items exported from Quanzhou, in addition to silk, porcelain, and tea that are popular overseas, as well as fine wine, black lead, ironware, umbrella cages and other things. There are more than 40 kinds of items transported into Quanzhou Port from various countries, including frankincense, agarwood, ambergris, parrots, glass, ivory, etc., among which spices and medicinal materials are the most. ”

"Frankincense, agarwood, ambergris, parrots, ivory, what's the use of these things? In addition to fueling the wind of malaise, it is simply useless to let the rich and noble enjoy themselves! ”

Zhao Hong's black face frowned, and his tone was serious, which made Zhao Rushi and the others listen energetically.

"What I need in the Great Song Dynasty is grain from Champa and Sriwijaya, timber and sulfur from Guawa, great food and horses from Persia, gold and silver mines from Africa, and gold, copper and iron ore from Australia. These can strengthen the country and enrich the people, and the value of my Great Song is far higher than you think! ”

If you want those luxury goods to have a fart, food is related to people's livelihood, wood, sulfur, horses, and iron ore are related to the military, and they are also related to people's livelihood. As for gold, silver and copper, it is closely related to the financial economy.

As for spices, ivory, and parrots, the import of these things not only promotes extravagance and indulgence, but also prompts the outflow of a large amount of gold, silver, and copper coins, and the lack of hard currency.

"What is the total amount of exports and imports of the city, as well as the amount of taxes? What about it? ”

Zhao Hong was unceremonious and went straight to the point.

It turned out to be 1.6 million per year, but now I don't know if there is still half?

"Your Majesty, in its heyday, the total annual export of goods from Quanzhou Port was about 20 million guan, the import was about 10 million guan, and the tariff was 2 million guan. In the Jiading period, maritime affairs are in vain, piracy is rampant, tariffs are decreasing year by year, last year there were about 600,000 guan, this year I am afraid it will be less than 500,000. ”

Zhao Rushi said it cautiously.

In fact, he took office last year, and all kinds of shortcomings in Quanzhou City existed before he came.

"Your Majesty, give the minister half a year, and the minister will clean up the sea and not let His Majesty worry."

Wu Qian was embarrassed and hurried to fight.

"From this year to the beginning of next year, we will purge the coastal pirates. Starting next summer, take advantage of the sailors to go south to fight the pirates in the South Seas. ”

Zhao Hong nodded, thinking for a moment.

"Tariffs on imported goods such as frankincense, agarwood, ambergris, parrots, and ivory will be greatly increased. As for grain, timber, gold, silver, copper, iron, and other materials, import tariffs are reduced, or even no import tariffs are levied. As for local forces, I will ask the Anti-Corruption Department to intervene and investigate to the end. ”

Frankincense, agarwood, ambergris, parrots, ivory and other items, just like the luxury goods of later generations, are subject to tariffs of 50%-80%, and they are bought by rich and noble families anyway.

As for iron ore, grain, sulfur, gold and silver ore, etc., import duties are completely exempt. Just like the most-favored-nation treatment of later generations.

Zhao Rushi hurriedly received the order. Needless to say, the emperor was going to purge the local forces in Quanzhou.

"Quanzhou to the east, but four hundred miles is Liuqiu. Although Liuqiu is a land of transformation and a mountain lake, the soil of the western plain and the eastern coastal zone is fertile, but it is rich in rice, and it is harvested twice to three times a year. I plan to send a cadre to seek management, and within five years, millions of people will be able to feed. ”

In Taiwan, in later generations, there were already Song people in the Song Dynasty who were seeking reclamation. The separation of flesh and blood in the future will never happen to him.

Zhao Rushi was secretly surprised again. The Great Song Sect is going to be sent to the exile of the outer land.

Sure enough, Zhao Hong didn't think about it, and said directly:

"As for Liuqiu, the clan that is willing to go, whether it is Xiwai or Nanwai, will be granted 50 acres of land per person and will be exempted from taxation for three years. If you don't want to go, stay in Quanzhou and Fuzhou, survive and fend for yourself. The 160,000 yuan of money and grain will not increase even a penny. The same is true for Xiwai. ”

If you want to be a parasite with no worries about food and clothing, don't blame him for being ruthless. forced him to be anxious, and came to a "push grace order" to allow the clans to have no bones.

It is already imminent to seek to open a government office, reclaim land, and build a mine and factory. Many crises can only be transferred through business expansion.

"Your Majesty, reducing export tariffs and increasing import tariffs may allow the products of the Great Song Dynasty to spread overseas, and I am afraid it will also discourage the enthusiasm of the merchants to come to the Great Song Dynasty."

As soon as Zhao Rushi spoke, seeing Zhao Hong's cold eyes, he couldn't help but shudder in his heart.

"I repeat that all spices, ivory and other items will be subject to double import duties. Parrot animals, etc., are subject to twice the import duty. Import tariffs on grain, gold, silver, copper, and iron ore, and export tariffs on porcelain and tea have been reduced by half. I am not discussing it with you, this is my will. ”

The dignified national customs has been made like this by you, what kind of strong words do you have? Luxury goods are imported, money is flowing out in large quantities, and what does the country get? Didn't count it in your heart?

The emperor abruptly raised the import tariff, which made Zhao Rushi frightened, so he could only accept it.

Looking at his words, the emperor is already very dissatisfied with him, and if he is any more nonsense, it is estimated that the import tariff on "luxury goods" will be doubled again.

"The city and ship divisions in the three places of the Great Song Dynasty, Guangzhou, Quanzhou, and Mingzhou, we will vigorously rectify and thoroughly investigate corruption and corruption and perversion of the law, so that the operation of the city and port companies can return to normal as soon as possible."

The Northwest is about to use troops, and what is short is money and food. Expanding exports and encouraging the import of grain and other materials are top priorities at the national level.

This Zhao Rushi, a literati nerd with wide robes and big sleeves, has a too gentle personality, and he is not decisive at all, so he must be replaced.

However, I am afraid that the source of money and food for the troops in the northwest will not be able to count on the tariffs of the Quanzhou City Shipping Division for a while and a half, so we can only find another way.