Zhu Yunxi looked at him lightly and did not speak.

As the prefect of Suzhou, Liu Hanmo asked for the lives of the people of Suzhou, which is justified.

But he is the imperial grandson of the Ming Dynasty and is the prisoner.

It's not just Suzhou to consider.

Suzhou's taxation involves the national policy of the Ming Dynasty, how can it be changed casually?

Then again.

Zhu Yunxi did not think about changing the current tax system of the Ming Dynasty.

For example, Zhang Juzheng's whip method, and even Yongzheng's paving into acres in the Qing Dynasty; The gentry are one on errands, one in one for food, etc., which is better than the current tax system of the Ming Dynasty.

But he also knows better that everything can't be taken for granted.

The mere increase in the commercial tax has already caused such an uproar.

From the struggle in the court to the occupation of Songjiang Mansion by the Japanese invaders, it can be said that it all started from this.

Although the rebellion has now subsided, there are many people in Songjiang who have lost their lives and their families because of this.

If we really want to reform the local tax, the resistance is huge, and you can imagine the greatness.

After Zhang Juzheng's death, the grave was exhumed, and although the apportionment into the mu was barely carried out, the gentry paid the grain as one errand and one body, and it was abolished in the Qianlong period.

If he has succeeded to the throne, he is not afraid of anything, and he can carry out drastic reforms.

Regardless of his great resistance, Zhu Yunxi is also sure to face it.

But he is still only a prince, can Lao Zhu agree with him to do this?

The obstruction of vested interests is a very real problem.

Even in the era of modern civilization before he traveled, any reform that touched vested interests was invariably difficult.

Looking at Liu Hanmo who was kneeling on the ground, Zhu Yunxi sighed and said, "How much tax and grain has Lan Yu recovered during this time?" ”

Liu Hanmo hurriedly said: "The grain is three million two hundred and sixty-eight thousand five hundred and twenty-one stones, and the silver is one hundred and twenty-three thousand six hundred and twelve hundred and twenty-three coins. ”

You don't need a search book, do you remember it so clearly?

Zhu Yunxi was slightly surprised.

added a bit of good impression to Liu Hanmo, the prefect of Suzhou in front of him.

As for Suzhou's predicament.

He thought of the matter of Songjiang Demon Capital, and he already had an idea in his heart.

"The taxes that have been recovered cannot be refunded."

The imperial court's tax collection is justified, and Lan Yu's pursuit of the accumulated taxes cannot be said to be wrong.

Suzhou's taxes cannot be owed all the time.

It's just that Lan Yu chased too quickly.

How can the people afford to collect all the taxes owed over the years in a short period of time?

When Liu Hanmo heard this, his eyes immediately showed disappointment.

What he wanted this time was that Zhu Yunxi could return the grain and silver he had collected to the people.

After all, the reason why Lan Yu vigorously pursued taxes was to levy grain for the army to fight.

Now that the Songjiang rebellion has been calmed, the army does not have to come.

Then the grain will not be used, and it can be returned to the people.

I never thought that His Royal Highness Taisun would veto this article as soon as he opened his mouth.

He was depressed and unwilling.

"Your Royal Highness, in order to hand over the arrears of taxes and grain, many of the people of Suzhou have gone bankrupt, and there is no surplus food at home, if they don't return it and don't give relief, I'm afraid they will starve to death!"

"Don't worry, Lone won't let Suzhou starve to death." Zhu Yunxi changed his words and said: "This silver money and grain do not have to be escorted to the imperial court. ”

Liu Hanmo looked up, puzzled.

Zhu Yunxi said with a smile: "All the grain and silver money collected will be sent to Songjiang Mansion for the construction of the new city magic capital." ”

The construction of the new city is a very large expense.

He was wondering where he was going to raise money.

The money and grain collected in Suzhou are just usable.

As for the relief of the people of Suzhou.

"Governor Liu, you go and post a notice and tell the people of Suzhou that if you have no food at home and want to live, you will go to Songjiang Mansion to work and participate in the construction of the new city."

He paused, and then said, "If there are any people who are imprisoned by the government for urging them to pay taxes and money, they will all be released." They were also allowed to go to Songjiang to work and convert taxes and grain. ”

"If there is an idle labor force at home, you can also go to Songjiang Mansion to work and earn money and food."

"Those who have accumulated arrears of taxes and grain are also allowed to use this form to convert wages according to daily work and deduct the outstanding taxes and grains."

"The Lone Club wrote to Zheng He, how many people go to Suzhou, and how many Songjiang receives. In addition to food and housing, wages are calculated on a daily basis. ”

Cash-for-work.

This is Zhu Yunxi's solution.

The construction of the magic capital requires a lot of money and manpower.

The people of Suzhou have no food and can't eat enough, so they all go to build the magic capital.

Not only can you have a full stomach, but you can also solve the tax money and food that you have accumulated over the years.

For him, it is to solve the problem of funds urgently needed for the construction of the magic capital.

He is generally clear about the income and expenditure of the Ming Household Department.

There really isn't much money in the treasury.

The war in the north required money, so he ran a new army, a shipyard, a technical research and manufacturing bureau, and even compiled the Hongwu ceremony...... All for money!

Although by increasing the commercial tax, the income of the Ming Dynasty was slightly improved.

But the expenses have also expanded a lot!

Everything he has to do, every item is a bottomless gold cave.

There are many types of taxes in the Ming Dynasty.

In addition to the grain tax to be paid, there is also a very important item, which is forced labor.

That is, the common people are requisitioned to work, but they do not pay the wages, and even the people have to solve the problem of eating.

In the Ming generation, the taxes were not heavy, but the forced labor was very heavy, and the people were overwhelmed.

The construction of the new city of the magic capital, if the people are requisitioned on a large scale and their forced labor is increased, it will be a huge tragedy.

Similar examples are not uncommon in the construction of many major projects in history.

Such as the Grand Canal, such as the Great Wall...... and even built the Yellow River embankment at the end of the Yuan Dynasty......

But Zhu Yunxi has long been determined to get rid of this malaise.

The construction of the new city of Modu is all in the form of employing labor, providing food and paying wages.

This is also to lay the foundation for the commodity economy of the magic capital in the future.

Give an example for future development.

The matter of tax arrears in Suzhou is exactly what he wants.

Anyway, it was originally a tax arrears, and it was confiscated, and the household department did not lose anything.

It was used for the construction of the new city of the magic capital, which was used to the fullest.

Not only the silver taels of grain that were collected, but also the arrears over the years.

Those are just a number in the official account books, and they can't actually be collected.

Lan Yu's investigation in Suzhou was only partially recovered.

The rest is largely unexpected.

But it is useless to let them work instead of paying taxes.

This is different from the nature of conscription, they do not need to bring their own food, they do not have to worry about not having food, but they can convert the work into full.

Although this money was used to offset the taxes owed to the imperial court.

But most people still hope to pay it back.

It is also lest the government will call for payment every year, and even come to the door to get people at every turn.

In this way, the people of Suzhou were able to survive, and the problems of funds and manpower needed for the construction of the magic capital were also solved.

The best of both worlds.

Liu Hanmo was overjoyed: "Xiaguan is for the millions of people in Suzhou, and His Royal Highness Taisun Xie is gracious." ”

Zhu Yunxi smiled faintly and said: "The people of Suzhou are also the people of the Ming Dynasty, they are alone as princes, and they should love the people like sons. ”

"What you said today about the heavy tax burden in Suzhou, you have your own plans in your heart, but the time is not yet ripe."

"However, Lone can grant you a stopgap method."

When Liu Hanmo heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Although Zhu Yunxi used the method of work-for-relief to solve the temporary difficulties in Suzhou.

The taxable problem is not solved, and the future of Suzhou is still worrying.

"Please also ask His Royal Highness Taisun to make it clear." Liu Hanmo bowed over.

Zhu Yunxi stood up, paced, and said, "How much tax the imperial court collects from Suzhou every year, the total amount is not allowed to be reduced. ”

"Lonely's determination to open the sea ban, set up tax certificates, and allow people to do business, not restricted by household registration, are all to stimulate business development."

"Suzhou is the commercial center of the southeast, and the style of heavy business has always been strong."

"As long as you can make Suzhou's commerce and trade more prosperous, and the taxes collected from commerce and trade can be greatly increased, then Suzhou's land tax may be reduced accordingly."

"If the commercial tax levied in Suzhou can exceed the land tax. All fields in Suzhou are tax-exempt. ”

Zhu Yunxi's voice fell.

Liu Hanmo raised his head, his eyes full of disbelief.

(End of chapter)