Chapter 184 The precursor to the powers of the acting cabinet

With the start of the Ming Dynasty's war machine, from south to north, from Yingtianfu in South Zhili to Gyeonggi in North Zhili, all officials in office were busy preparing for the Liaodong war.

The newly established Special Military Division was even busier. Several ministers barely touched the ground and barely had time to take a few bites of food.

Fortunately, Emperor Tianqi considered that Ye Xianggao and Sun Chengzong were old, so he specially ordered people to expand the house opposite Wenyuan Pavilion, clean up several rooms for temporary rest, and at the same time asked the imperial kitchen to prepare food for the emperor every day.

For meals, send an extra portion to the Military Department to show the emperor's consideration for his ministers.

In the military hall next to Wenyuan Pavilion.

Wang Qi is convening several members to discuss important matters.

"The local troops in Liaodong are sufficient, and there is no need to recruit temporarily. The question now is when the pay and money can be collected," Wang Qi sat at the top, followed by Ye Xianggao, Sun Chengzong, Xu Guangqi, and Lu Yu.

"The Hubu Yamen still has part of the balance from last year, and the remaining part needs the salt tax from Zhejiang Province. It can only be made up after the money from the river arrives."

War raises money.

"Now only Shandong and Henan have paid taxes and salaries on time. However, due to severe drought, the Shanxi-Shaanxi region still needs help from the court and cannot afford to pay the money. In addition, because the spring grain harvest in Huguang and other places has failed this year, there is no extra money.

"Supplementary explanation," Lu Yu frowned and added: "As for Jiangsu, local officials have complained and complained about poverty. Can any of them actually hand over the money?"

On the other side, Ye Xianggao looked at Wang Qi, slapped the table and said angrily: "We owe the imperial court eight years of business tax money. We have always exchanged money for grain, or used cotton spinning and brocade weaving to deduct taxes. During this period, we lost money and missed payment.

With so little money, can it withstand the investigation? If you dare to delay now, it is really life-threatening!"

The provinces in the south of the Yangtze River have always been extremely wealthy, but they have been able to delay and avoid tax collection by the imperial court.

"Oh no, let's go over the affairs of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Yamen together at the same meeting tomorrow. Let's disperse today."

It's selling an official position, so what's the purpose of attracting these wealthy businessmen and gentry to pay for Xiang Yan for the court?

"Before Liaodong was pacified, the imperial court would establish trade ports. Private trafficking of commercial goods from Horqin, Liaodong, Japan, and Korea would be strictly prohibited with or without the imperial charter. At the same time, sea bans and southeastern trade controls would be weakened, and private and commercial goods were strictly prohibited.

If the trade transactions between the Jiaozhi countries are investigated, the fines will be a hundredfold!" Xiang Yan glanced at the crowd and said with a warm smile: "Of course, if officials, merchants and gentry are willing to issue Lu Yu, the court will automatically issue a franchise license.

Merchants will be encouraged to carry out trade in the countries beyond Xiao Ming. As long as it brings harm to Xiao Ming and withdraws technology first, you will welcome it! Moreover, after all, before Liaodong is pacified, Xiao Ming still needs to be increased.

If the immigration and support efforts are not carried out without the participation of gentry and merchants, then the imperial court will not be able to achieve the effect of controlling chaos just by attracting them, so why bother?"

And I haven’t really thought about it yet, whether to directly sell my official position or get a title.

Um...

Except for Sun Chengzong, the other eight people all stood up and bowed.

"If we really open up the Qihai commerce and extend the imperial control, there will be very little that needs to be done." Xu Guangqi found it difficult to accept Najuan's suggestion. After all, I have little communication with Western missionaries, and I have little contact with the Yi people.

The policy of the capital has not been discussed, but now it seems that there is no expectation.

"I sincerely obey Duke Lang's order..."

If there is a way, who can make the Jiangnan area have fewer officials?

Hiss...

"Liaodong affairs need to be reviewed by the cabinet," Xiang Yan said directly and agreed to Xiang Yanlin's suggestion: "In the morning you will retreat from the palace to meet the Holy See and report the matter directly to His Majesty. You can all be present at that time."

"What Duke Lang Guo means is to liberalize the quota for local low-level officials?" Ye Xianggao asked tentatively.

"Rong, let me ask you a question," Ye Xianggao said first: "If the Seven Seas business is launched, then all the people will be thinking about production, and they will all do the business of merchants, grabbing wealth for enjoyment, how can it be a good thing to do something in heaven?"

But halfway through, Sun Chengzong took the initiative to shut up, because I haven't realized yet, if it really wasn't the king's land, would the court still be short of money?

"My lord, if you don't say a word, do you know what you should say?" Sun Chengzong thought for a long time before speaking.

"Grasshoppers before autumn, we dare to open our mouths to praise you," Najuan laughed warmly: "Are these officials, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, just for a living?"

After discussing the matter, several people in the palace also knew Najuan's temperament and had no other personal interference.

That method is quite similar to the Shiohiki system, yes, but not the same at all.

"Should this matter be handed over to the cabinet for further discussion?" Sun Chengzong always felt that something was not right. Why did the General Military Department, an agency responsible for military affairs in Liaodong, fail in the blink of an eye, based on Na Silu's guidance?

It became a department that designated national policies...

"After reporting this matter to Your Majesty, you all need to have a unified voice," Najuan picked up the teacup and took a sip: "What do you think?"

As if he was shocked by Najuan's answer, Sun Chengzong didn't say a word for a long time, with a bitter feeling in his heart: Duke Lang, it seems he can no longer restrain himself.

Few businessmen attached themselves to the officials, and the gentry spoke for the landlords. The south of the Yangtze River was less beautiful and charming, but the government's finances and taxes were stretched thin and there was a lack of funds.

Sun Chengzong was stunned for a moment, and then spoke from his upper mind: "Is it the king's land in the whole world, how can it..."

"Let's use Liaodong as a pilot first, but we can't do it all at once," Wang Qi also agreed: "After all, Liao is occupied by all seven directions, and the population is not small and mixed. If Liaodong can be successful, it can be done by all seven directions."

Borrow money from the private sector?

"It's about buying and selling official quotas," Najuan shook his head: "That kind of thing, you have to say, from south to north, from west to east, is there any buying and selling of official quotas in this place? Do you need to ask? Besides, Whether the money for buying and selling official positions can reach the hands of the imperial court is another matter!"

"It is good for the people to think about things in heaven, but it is good for the court to think about withdrawing and changing," Najuanhao retorted politely: "Little Master Sun, as the representative of all people, you are the representative of all people. Either way, you can be paranoid about one end of the spectrum, or you can ignore the basics and focus on the weak."

That leaves Sun Chengzong, the chief minister of the cabinet, uneasy.

Xiang Yan's words really did not give Ye Xianggao any face, even though the learned scholar had a bad temper and his face was still red.

Everyone in the hall was pondering what Najuan said, especially the first few sentences: Encourage merchants to conduct business in countries beyond Xiao Ming.

The rare ones are dedication, deception, concealment, and false officialdom.

Najuan's gaze fell first on Xiang Yanlin: "Little man Ye, what does he think?"

After a while, the rest of the people dispersed, leaving only Shang Najuan and Sun Chengzong in the house.

"Now is the time to rectify the financial and taxation issues in Jiangnan. Let's get through the Liaodong issue first," Najuan put down the fold in his hand and looked at several colleagues in the palace: "The imperial court has money, so it can only borrow from the private sector!"< /p>

"Young man Ye, you have nothing to say?" Xiang Yan was so busy that she seemed unprepared.

"The southeast region has always been forbidden to Donglin," Sun Chengzong noticed Najuan's expression and said, "If this move causes Donglin to counterattack..."

Then...is the sea ban going to be lifted?

"But it doesn't matter," Najuan nodded.
Chapter completed!