Before the appointment of the Taxation Department, officials had heard about the reputation of the Taxation Department, but they still had expectations for it. As the ancients said, don't look at the face of a monk or the face of a Buddha. After all, we are all bureaucrats.
Anyone who works in this place should be given some thin noodles no matter what.
But how great is the expectation, how great is the disappointment!
Chen Ming's attitude is just like his paralyzed face, without any emotion. In his eyes, it seems that only taxes are the only thing he cares about. He doesn't care about the rest, nor does he care about the sophistication of the world, nor does he care about who is opposite him. He doesn't care at all.
An official is more like a fool. He doesn't care about other people's feelings in anything he says, as if everyone is an enemy.
This is not an official way.
Even if the selfless Mr. Bao was alive, he would not be so ruthless.
Of course, Bao Zheng's emotional intelligence is actually very high, and he also cares about his worldliness. Wang Anshi and Sima Guang have all hung out with him. Bao Zheng's emotional intelligence is so high that he can use his worldliness to be selfless.
But Chen Ming didn't care about this.
This is the Department of Taxation.
Cold blood was injected from the beginning. Whether it was Li He or Chen Ming, they were not officials of the outer court. They were all accountants and warehouse managers of the inner court. None of them passed the imperial examination and became an official. This was one of the reasons why Zhao Xu chose them.
, that is, because they have nothing to do with the outer court.
Because the tax department only wants to collect their taxes and cannot talk about worldly things.
Therefore, Chen Ming does not need to deliberately please them, or even make the slightest compromise like Zhang Fei. He just collects taxes, and those who do not pay taxes are all enemies of the tax department.
It's that simple.
At this moment, Chen Ming immediately replaced Zhang Fei and became the most hated person among officials.
After Chen Ming left, the officials immediately vented their dissatisfaction with Chen Ming on Yuan Jiang, because this tax department was invited by Yuan Jiang. By recruiting such a guy, are you retaliating against those squires, or are you?
They are taking revenge on us.
They are all lost in the lake now.
"I admit, I was a little impulsive at first."
In the face of public anger, Yuan Jiang had to admit his mistake first, but immediately defended himself: "But judging from the whole process, even if I don't ask the court to send a tax department, the court will still do it, because the court has already
It has been decided to implement the exemption law in Hezhong Prefecture. If the exemption law comes, the tax department will definitely come."
"Then what should we do now?"
He Chunlin said depressedly: "When the tax department comes, it will deprive the head of the household, Li Zheng, of his power, and change the two taxes into one tax. This will definitely arouse a lot of opposition and even cause turmoil."
Of course he would not say that he evaded taxes, but there is a very real problem, that is, those squires and landlords are trying to evade taxes. They were involved in this part of the power before, and it was of course easier to deal with it, but Chen Ming will say
It must be very clear that from now on, only one department has the power to collect taxes, that is the Taxation Department, and those tax collectors can go home.
Yuan Jiang immediately said: "Any turmoil caused will not concern us. The tax envoy just made it very clear that how we collect taxes has nothing to do with us. It is the responsibility of their tax department."
Cao Yi snorted: "Are they so capable?"
Yuan Jiang said: "I don't know very well. Let's see what they plan to do."
The officials exchanged eye contact with each other for a moment.
Now that Yuan Jiang has said this, they know what to do. Since ancient times, it has been difficult for the court to collect taxes from these big landowners and squires.
They quickly spread the news and added fuel to the fire.
It means that the government will completely lose all tax collection rights. No one except the tax department has tax collection rights. In addition, everyone must pay taxes, including officials, generals, soldiers, Taoist monks, and female households.
etc.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused an uproar.
From military generals and literati, from monks to soldiers, everyone is opposed to the Department of Taxation. This tax exemption is our privilege. You also deprive us of this?
The most powerful force in Hezhong Prefecture is the military. Zhang Fei also spent a lot of effort to bind the interests of the military with the judicial power of the imperial court. Simply put, he used judicial power to
Protect the interests of soldiers.
Therefore, when dealing with the Imperial Court in the past, the military always seemed relatively silent. Although a boss like Fan Meng was very unhappy with the Imperial Court, he could not use the power of the military.
But the Taxation Department is not a royal court. Rumors are spreading inside the military camp, and many people are fanning the flames.
Talking about money must hurt your feelings.
No one wants to pay taxes.
Yongxing Army Base Camp.
A carriage slowly drove up to the door. Wang Shao got out of the car. When he saw a person in front of the door, he said, "Why don't Guo Jinglue go in first?"
Guo Kui chuckled and said: "I am a martial artist with a stupid mouth. You will tell me later."
Wang Shao said dissatisfied: "At this time, you will become a martial artist."
Guo Kui said hurriedly: "Always, always."
Wang Shao sighed helplessly, "Since I came to Hezhong Mansion, I have specialized in doing things that offend people."
Guo Kui laughed and said: "As a minister, I should share your worries for you."
Having said all that, what else could Wang Shao say? He stretched out his hand and said: "Please."
Guo Kui said hurriedly: "You go first."
Finally, the two of them came to the big tent side by side and saw that almost all the generals of the Yongxing Army had arrived.
All the generals looked at the two of them, because they knew that this sudden meeting must be aimed at the Taxation Department.
After Wang Shao sat down, he glanced around and said with dignity: "All the people I will call out later will come forward. Yang Chunhua."
"exist."
"Fan Meng."
"exist."
"Gu Shen."
"exist."
He named six or seven names in succession.
After they all stood up, Wang Shao said: "You have been laid off. Pack your luggage and leave the military camp immediately today."
Everyone's expression changed when they heard this.
"Mr. Wang Xuan, what did we do wrong? Why did you lay off us?" Fan Meng, who was stunned for a while, suddenly asked emotionally.
"Please also ask Xuanfu to give us an explanation, otherwise we will not accept it."
Several generals also expressed dissatisfaction.
You were a bit too sudden.
"Because you openly opposed the Taxation Department in the military." Wang Shao said simply and clearly.
"We sacrificed our lives to fight for the country, but the Taxation Department still collects our taxes. Can't I just say a few words about my dissatisfaction?" Yang Chunhua became even more furious when he heard this was the reason.
Wang Shao said: "Currently, the Taxation Department has not determined how to collect taxes, so you are spreading rumors and instigating soldiers in the army. What are your intentions?"
The Department of Taxation has not yet announced specific tax laws, and Chen Ming only told officials that they will definitely receive a tax form.
Qin Zhongshou hurriedly said: "Envoy Xuanfu, they were just excited for a moment and said a few words. It was excusable. I also asked Envoy Xuanfu to give them another chance."
The other generals also stood up and interceded for them.
Wang Shao looked determined, shook his head and said, "This matter is not negotiable."
"???"
All the generals were stunned. Brother, are you serious?
Is it just because we said a few words about the Tax Department?
The tax department is your father, can't you tell me?
Guo Kui suddenly said: "You reckless men really don't know how to use their brains. You can just follow the wind and rain. You are really to blame for being laid off. You have no one to blame."
Qin Zhongshou hurriedly asked: "How can Guo Jinglue say this?"
After all, Guo Kui was a military commander, so they were on the same side!
Guo Kui didn't answer and asked instead: "Guess, who does the tax department collect the tax money for? Think about it again, why do the officials send the tax department to Hezhong Mansion?"
The generals were silent for a while.
No need to think about it, isn’t it just for military expenses?
Gu Shen said: "But we just said a few words."
Wang Shao angrily rebuked: "But your false statements in the military have attracted the attention of the Taxation Department, and may even come to investigate our military's tax and account expenditures."
A general muttered: "How many are there only?"
Guo Kui asked with a smile: "How many people do you have?"
The general immediately lowered his head and said nothing.
Guo Kui added: "Yesterday, Tax Envoy Chen came to us in person and told us very clearly that the only thing the Tax Department is worried about is not collecting taxes. He doesn't care about the rest. He doesn't even care whether there will be a mutiny in the army, because the tax department If the company cannot collect taxes and cannot pay military salaries, the army will definitely mutiny."
The generals looked at each other in confusion.
I feel that this tax package is a bit too harsh, but at the same time I think it makes sense.
Tax audits may not necessarily lead to mutiny, but if you cannot pay military salaries, there will definitely be problems.
Wang Shao reprimanded: "If you still want yourself and your soldiers to receive sufficient military pay every month and avoid being investigated by the Taxation Department for the time being, you'd better keep your mouth shut."
Hearing this, Yang Chunhua suddenly felt that the situation was not good, and immediately cried: "Wang Xuanfu, Guo Jinglue, we know we were wrong, please give us another chance."
The others also begged for mercy.
You guys were a bit too cruel. I just said a few words and was fired directly.
this!
Wang Shao said: "I'm sorry! If I keep you, it may cause disaster. I have to think about the overall situation. Someone come!"
"exist."
A pair of soldiers came in immediately.
Wang Shao said: "Take them down and supervise them until they leave the military camp."
"yes."
"Envoy Wang Xuan, I know I was wrong, please go around us once."
"We know we were wrong."
As their cries gradually faded away, the tent was completely silent, and every general was sweating profusely.
Wang Shao glanced at him and said, "I can understand other people's opposition to the Taxation Department, but as a general, I advise you not to mess with those who help us ask for military pay. Even if you are dissatisfied, don't talk about it in the military camp.
, Otherwise, don’t blame me for not being merciful, no matter how great your military exploits are."
These generals were already silent and could only nod their heads in agreement.
If you yell a few words, you will be fired directly, without showing any sympathy.
If you just scold the Privy Councilor, you may not suffer this kind of punishment.
Can't afford to offend!
I really can’t afford to offend you!
But in fact, this was not pressure from the Taxation Department, but pressure from Zhao Xu. Zhao Xu issued a secret edict to Wang Shao and Guo Kui, requiring that the military camp must not target the Taxation Department, and violators would be punished.
This is why we are killing the chicken to scare the monkey.
Otherwise, Wang Shao would not have done this.
Of course, this was not enough. We also had to stabilize the morale of the troops. Wang Shao and Guo Kui sent their confidants to tell the soldiers that the arrival of the Taxation Department was to defend the previous judgment of the imperial court and ensure that the soldiers could get the full amount.
military pay while retaining their tax-free privileges.
When the soldiers heard that this was what happened, they immediately supported the tax department.
Since the verdict of the imperial court, the soldiers have been thinking: Can the government pay full military pay?
Because they all know that finances are very difficult.
Now the rumors outside have explained all this. Otherwise, how could the money be given to them?
And the generals didn't say a word about the Department of Taxation. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they never said a word because if they did, they would be fired.
It's that simple.
Police station.
"Hey! Dongdong, I'm lucky to have you this time. Otherwise, Uncle Qin wouldn't be able to keep his official position."
Qin Zhongshou took Cao Dongdong's hand and said with tears.
Of course he was not happy. You still wanted to collect taxes from me, but he came to Cao Dongdong to inquire beforehand. As a result, Cao Dongdong told him, don't mess with the Taxation Department. The Taxation Department is much more ruthless than our police station. I even want to join the Taxation Department.
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Qin Zhongshou didn't bite the bullet, otherwise he might have been fired.
Cao Dongdong said carelessly: "My nephew will not lie to anyone, but he will not lie to Uncle Qin. When the tax department collected the exemption tax in the capital, the first batch of people to declare were all the prime ministers, wealthy companies, Sima Bachelors, Wang Bachelors, and me.
Dad was seriously ill for several months."
Qin Zhongshou hurriedly asked: "Why is Bu Shuai sick?"
Cao Dongdong scratched his eyebrows and said, "Because those tax policemen were trained by my Cao family."
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Qin Zhongshou was stunned, and suddenly remembered something, and said: "The police station has elite soldiers with horses and armor?"
Cao Dongdong said: "They are the tax police."
Qin Zhongshou immediately gasped, "Will the Taxation Department use those elite soldiers to deal with people who have not paid taxes?"
Cao Dongdong nodded.
Qin Zhongshou said excitedly: "Then the tax department can be lawless."
"that is not."
Cao Dongdong said hurriedly: "The tax department is most afraid of us, the public prosecutor and the law. We are in charge of all illegal matters."
"???"
Qin Zhongshou didn't quite understand.
This whole new set of rules is really too complicated.
Cao Dongdong suddenly looked at Fu Shichun aside, "Xiaochun, you are mute, come and talk to Uncle Qin."
Fu Shichun glared at him and explained to Qin Zhongshou: "Because tax evasion is an illegal act, the Taxation Department does not have judicial power. He also has to prosecute to recover taxes. The Taxation Department only has the power of investigation and arrest, but in the end whether he is guilty or not
, it still has to be decided by the imperial court.”
Qin Zhongshou nodded and said, "So that's what happened."
Over there, Wei Yingfang, Cao Yi and others were shocked when they learned that Fan Meng had been laid off. The background of the tax department was so tough that they were not allowed to talk about it.
its not right!
We scold them every day, but there seems to be no problem.
They quickly thought of using the public prosecutor's office to deal with the tax department, so they asked Fan Meng to go to the procuratorate to file a complaint, saying that Wang Shao and Chen Ming were working together to eliminate dissidents.
When Su Zhe heard about this, he felt that this was simply lawless. If it was true, it would definitely be a big deal, so he immediately sent people to the military camp to investigate.
Procuratorate.
"Sorry, Fan Dutou, according to our investigation, we cannot appeal your dismissal."
Su Che said helplessly.
Fan Meng asked: "Why?"
Su Zhe said: "Yesterday, Commissioner Wang Xuan confessed to us that the reason why he laid you off was indeed because of your remarks against the Department of Taxation. Commissioner Wang Xuan believed that as generals, you not only failed to set an example, but also continued to
Rumors have been spread in the military, causing panic among the soldiers. They are about to lay off a group of general officers, so he is laying off you based on the current disarmament policy. This is their right, and we cannot appeal against this.
"
"???"
Fan Meng was suddenly full of swear words, you civil servants still know how to play!
What a mess!
Disarmament was a decision made by the imperial court, and the power of interpretation was entirely in their hands. The principle of disarmament was survival of the fittest. Wang Shao believed that they were just following the wind, which was completely inconsistent with the requirements of the military. The procuratorate did not have much to do.
Over there, although Yang Chunhua, Gu Shen and others did not come to the procuratorate to file a complaint, they went everywhere begging grandpa and grandma, hoping that they could be forgiven.
They really didn't expect that they would be laid off like this, and that their military careers would end here just because of a few words.
It’s so frustrating to think about it!
But sincerity was of no use. Qin Zhongshou told them very clearly that their military status had been revoked and there was no room for maneuver.
This made Yang Chunhua and the others feel deeply desperate, so they could only meet up to drink and soothe their sorrows.
While I was drinking, three uninvited guests suddenly arrived.
"who are you?"
Yang Chunhua looked at the visitor with drunken eyes.
The leader sat down directly and said, "Tax Commissioner Chen Ming."
Yang Chunhua, Gu Shen and the other four people immediately stood up, and Yang Chunhua directly took off his saber and held it in his hand.
This injustice has its origin and its debt has its owner, but you actually came to our door. The key is that when we drank, we were really tired of living.
Yang Chunhua shouted angrily: "How dare you come here?"
Chen Ming looked at them without fear and said, "I'm here to give you a chance for revenge."
Give us a chance for revenge?
What's the meaning?
Are you asking us to kill you?
Yang Chunhua was dumbfounded.
Is this tax agent already so ruthless?
"You were actually bewitched by others, so you became this scapegoat, and the purpose of those people is to be afraid that the tax department will investigate their taxes. So!"
Chen Ming put the token on the table and said, "I will give you an opportunity to join the Taxation Department, responsible for investigating tax evasion by generals, magistrates and others."
Yang Chunhua and others looked confused again.
This turn is really unexpected!
Chen Ming added: "You have completely lost your jobs. In the eyes of our Taxation Department, you are even disqualified from being investigated. However, do you hope to see Zeng Jin's colleagues take over your financial resources in the military?"
, use your greedy money to sit in a restaurant eating delicious food and drink spicy food?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Chunhua threw away his sword and grabbed the token, "I am willing to join the Taxation Department."
Gu Shen and others also expressed their willingness to join the Taxation Department.
Human nature is like this. If we don't live well, no one else can live well.
Chen Ming stood up and said: "It's better not to drink wine. Sober up and report to the Taxation Department tomorrow."
"I obey my orders."
Several people clasped their fists together.
The military camp is actually much more corrupt than the government office, because the military camp involves water transportation and military pay. The profits here are really unimaginable. But for the tax department, the taxes we have worked so hard to collect are not
I ask you to be corrupt. Even if you must be corrupt, you still have to pay taxes!
Therefore, the Department of Taxation must recruit internal personnel in this military camp and understand the tricks inside this military camp, so that it can collect taxes. As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you can win every battle.
Wang Shao chose Yang Chunhua and others to scare the monkeys in order to cooperate with the Taxation Department in recruiting troops. In fact, they were not the only ones fanning the flames in the military camp.
There was a turbulent undercurrent outside, but the imperial court had a peaceful atmosphere. Everyone was busy with the law school and had just completed an entrance exam.
"Wow! Is the enrollment rate so high? It has already reached 60%."
Zhang Fei put down the report card and looked at the four little kings again, "You didn't get into trouble with this, did you?"
Cai Bian hurriedly said: "Students don't dare."
Xu Zhiqian explained: "This law is a compulsory subject for candidates. Anyone who wants to take the scientific examination has already memorized "Song Xingtong" by heart. Those who come to take the examination are all scholars, and many of them can
It’s reasonable to pass.”
Hearing this, Zhang Fei couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "So in the entire imperial court, I am the only one who can't recite "Song Xingtong" backwards and forwards?"
Xu Zhiqian pursed her lower lip, "And Li Si."
Ye Zuqia smiled flatteringly and said: "If this were a legal test, the students would think that they would not be able to pass any of them."
Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "Are you sure you can survive?"
"Well!"
Ye Zuqia's expression gradually became stiff.
Cai Bian and the others buried their heads in laughter.
"alright!"
Zhang Fei did not entertain them anymore and said: "These people have been recruited. You can make your own arrangements on how to teach them."
Shangguan Jun asked hurriedly: "Teacher, aren't you going to class?"
Zhang Fei said: "You first teach them the concepts and thoughts of the rule of law. Then I will take the time to teach them a lesson."
Cai Jing suddenly said: "Teacher, there is a turmoil outside now, everyone is in danger, and it may even cause some unrest."
Cai Bian and the others immediately looked at Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei looked at Cai Jing and asked, "So what do you think our imperial court should do?"
Cai Jing replied: "According to the Taxation Department in the capital, only the Imperial Court and the Procuratorate can check and balance the Taxation Department, because everyone who evades taxes must go through the Imperial Court trial. Nowadays, everyone talks about the Taxation Department, so students think this
This is an excellent opportunity for our Imperial Court to win over people's hearts. As long as we tell everyone that the Imperial Court will not let the Tax Department do whatever they want, they will definitely support our Imperial Court even more."
What is justice is when evil appears, so Cai Jing believes that this is an excellent publicity opportunity, which will not only make the people more supportive of the imperial court, but also eliminate the bad blood between the officials, but he cannot let it go.
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"That makes sense!"
Zhang Fei nodded and asked: "Can any of you tell me what the punishment will be for tax evasion in my country?"
Shangguan Jun immediately said: "Generally, tax evasion is punishable by confiscation of half of the family property, a penalty of sixty to one hundred, or more serious cases, a year's imprisonment. The head of the household and Li Zheng will also be punished."
Cai Bian added: "But this is just general tax evasion. Once wine tax, salt tax, and tea tax are involved, if the tax exceeds a certain amount, the death penalty can be directly imposed."
Ye Zuqia said: "During the reign of Tianxi, Emperor Zhenzong issued an edict that those who sell wine privately will no longer be punished with death, but instead will be punished with a stick ridge, a Guizhou face, and a prison city five hundred miles away. As for the salt tax, tea tax, etc.
Taxes and penalties are also reduced accordingly, aiming to encourage the development of industry and commerce."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "What is certain now is that the Taxation Department adopts a self-declaration method. We are not unfamiliar with it, but for the people of Hezhong Prefecture, this is a very unfamiliar taxation method. So the emperor
The court should also be understanding in terms of punishment. Cai Jing."
"The students are here."
"Write an article and publish it in a legal newspaper to inform the people that based on the tax collection method of self-declaration, the imperial court decided to exempt the first offender from the penalty and only impose a fine. As for the amount of the fine, the imperial court will decide later based on the tax collection method.
According to the regulations of the tax department, the corresponding punishments are given. But when you write it, you must hint to the people that the duty of the tax department is only to inspect taxes, but it is up to our public prosecutors and prosecutors to decide whether they are guilty or not. This can not only appease people's hearts, but also draw people back.
People’s hearts.”
Cai Jing nodded and said, "Yes, the student knows what to do."
