Although Chen Mingxia's words were ugly, he expressed a basic fact that ordinary people didn't care about who became emperor at all. Especially Zhu Youjian, the ninth generation grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang and the orthodox vassal king of the Ming Dynasty. Not only some ordinary people, but also some officials and gentry also regarded him as an option to inherit the throne. Moreover, from the beginning to the end, he had never changed the name of "Ming", which gave people the feeling that he was promoting Ming, not destroying Ming.

Wang Zhang was extremely angry, but he couldn't refute it, and his whole body was trembling with anger.

Zhou Xian repelled Chen Mingxia and said to Wang Zhang: "Prince Wang should sit down too! If the court can take the initiative to reform the tax system, of course I am willing to accept it, and I will not make such a bad decision to violate the court's regulations. But Gao Futai, Wu, and Wang, you are all from Beijing officials. Do you think this is possible? A small matter can be fought for so much, and a small profit can be fought for blood. When the ministers in the court fight for a result, it is impossible to say whether the world is still surnamed Zhu. Therefore, there is no need to discuss this matter again. No matter what kind of accusations I encounter in the future, I will take it alone, and it has nothing to do with you. Taichong, please briefly introduce the specific implementation plan to you."

Huang Zongxi stood up and bowed to everyone, "The reform plan is complicated and detailed. The students have ordered people to copy ten specific plans. You can pass them on to each other and take a look. But speaking, it is simple, mainly with four aspects, corresponding to four types of people, workers, farmers, scholars, merchants, and farmers as the foundation, occupying the largest number of people, and it is also the focus of the reform. The implementation plan also has four main points. First, re-test the fields in Shandong, collect the fields without owners as officials, the fields that the rich gentry and wealthy households usually occupy as officials, and the military fields of the garrison are also included in the military. Then they are handed over to the poor by renting and selling, and encourage them to farm first, and after the tax is paid for several years, the land will belong to them. Second, collect land taxes and allow the land to be promoted. For example, a hundred grains are released

Those who give 100 grains, those who produce mulberry and hemp are given tunics and silk, and do not force to be completely consistent, so as to avoid the suffering of exchanges among the people. Third, the fields they cultivate are divided into five levels according to the quality of the land, and different taxes are imposed separately to eliminate the problem of uneven tax sharing caused by different land wealth and poverty. Fourth, curb land transactions and mergers. The land owned by the existing family is divided into four levels: ten acres, thousand acres, and ten acres. Those who own land less than ten acres will be subject to light taxes; those who own land between ten acres and ten acres will be subject to intermediate taxes; those who own land between ten acres and ten acres will be subject to heavy taxes; those who own land more than ten acres will be subject to harsh taxes; those who own land more than ten acres will be subject to harsh taxes. At the same time, those who own land more than one thousand acres will be prohibited from purchasing land. Otherwise, the land has the right to collect more land for officials and punish those who are related to it."

Wang Zhang snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain. "Those who own more than 10,000 acres of land are either kings or marquis. Could it be that you want to impose a harsh tax on these people?"

Huang Zongxi looked up at Zhou Xian and replied, "This is related to the reform of the 'sage'. The commander has ordered that in the future, whether it is a vassal king, a county king, a general, a chariot, or a school lieutenant, no matter his or her identity, any land registered under his or her name will need to be paid taxes according to the rules. Dear masters, some of you are Jinshi, and some of you are Juren. According to the previous rules, you can exempt taxes and corvee labor. But now, the rules have been changed. Anyone who owns the land must pay taxes. And like ordinary people, he or she no longer enjoys any privileges. You are the leaders of Shandong scholars, and should set an example. If you have relatives in Shandong, please inform us in advance to avoid conflicts when you get it."

Huang Zongxi was born in an official family. His father Huang Zunsu was a member of the Donglin Party. He was stripped of his official position for impeaching Wei Zhongxian. Soon after, Huang Zunsu was imprisoned and tortured and died. Chongzhen succeeded to the throne and killed Wei Zhongxian. Later, all officials tried the remnants of the eunuch party Xu Xianchun and Cui Yingyuan. Huang Zongxi was eighteen years old and confronted Xu Xianchun as a witness. He stabbed Xu Xianchun with a cone hidden in his sleeve, and hit Cui Yingyuan with his hand, pulling out the other party's beard to pay tribute to his father. He became famous in one battle and was called "Yaojiang Huang's filial son". Emperor Chongzhen also called him a "loyal minister orphan". As he grew older and failed many tests, his personality became much more restrained, but the arrogance in his bones remained unchanged. Faced with Wang Zhang's criticism, he replied with a firm heart and was not polite at all.

Gao Mingheng looked at Zhou Xian in disbelief and said, "Mr. Governor, what he said is true? Are you going to collect taxes from the vassal kings? This... this is the rule set by Taizu!"

Zhou Xian smiled faintly and said, "Has Gao Futai forgotten? What I am changing now is the regulations of the court. The matter of dividing the fields into ranks can be implemented slowly in the future, but the matter of taxing all land must be implemented immediately. Taichong, you are responsible for this matter and inform the Shandong governments as soon as possible. After spring plowing, first reduce the tax on 30% according to the previous tax system. I will give you the self-restraint. Anyone who refuses to pay taxes will seal his family and arrest him, and write his crimes to the world to declare them until he pays the tax."

Huang Zongxi bowed and said, "Subordinate obeys the order."

Zhou Xian's toughness was beyond everyone's expectations. He was an official outside and had few land in his family. For example, Gao Mingheng, who was from Linyi. Although his family did not have much land, he also had thousands of acres of fertile land. In Shandong, there were many literary styles, and countless officials outside. For example, Gao Hongtu served as the Minister of War in Nanjing, and his family had thousands of acres of fertile land in Jiaozhou. Zhou Xian's move was reported today and may know everything tomorrow. He offended not only one or two people, but a large number of people including many vassal kings, princes, officials of the dynasty, and countless scholars. The people here did not need to say much, but someone criticized Zhou Xian for their actions.

They looked at Zhou Xian. Some of them looked full of suspicion and muttered in their hearts how long could he last such a tough guy? They seemed to have seen the scene of the future Tiqi entering Shandong and tied Zhou Xian back to the capital. Some people directly expressed their support, mostly Zhou Xian's confidants. Some people did not say it on the surface, but expressed their appreciation for Zhou Xian's move in their hearts. Among them were Gao Mingheng and Wang Zhang, who had been in the court for a long time, had a clear understanding of the disadvantages of the Ming Dynasty, but did not change its courage and ability. They only admire Zhou Xian's move, but did not dare to express their approval. If Zhou Xian was born, they would be happy to see this matter. If Zhou Xian could not do this, they would not have too much regret.
Chapter completed!