Tax collection, tabular records, and the most critical digital applications have greatly improved the efficiency of banknote pass.
The escort of Jinyiwei and the improvement of efficiency have led to a large-scale increase in the canal's seven-dollar tariff.
During the Wanli period, Chaoguan's income was 300,000 taels, and during the Tianqi period, it was more than 400,000 taels. Historically, it only rose to 600,000 taels during the Kangxi period.
But in just one month, the seven-billion-dollar banknote passed and 200,000 taels of silver were accepted.
In addition, along the Yangtze River, Jiujiang, Wuchang, Chongqing, Xiangyang, and Nanjing, plus these five water passes, the number of banknotes in the Ming Dynasty reached twelve.
The establishment of new customs is another matter.
But it is certain that with the convenience of water conservancy, it is naturally convenient to collect taxes.
In this era, the best way to collect business taxes is tariffs, and no one can escape.
Although the Ministry of Accounts has no management rights over banknotes and cannot collect money, it is extremely hungry for its huge cash flow.
Without him, it would be coinage.
For example, new money, such as silver yuan, silver cents, etc., requires a huge supply of silver. The tax money escorted by the shipping department and various places can meet the urgent need.
However, copper rounds, which are the most profitable, have too few sources.
One copper round is worth ten copper coins, but the casting cost is only three or four copper coins. With its excellent alloy and pattern technology, copper rounds are very popular.
Its net profit reached 30%.
Sadly, with the commercial tax season lifted, the demand for copper coins among the people has increased significantly, and the Ministry of Household Affairs has no copper coins to smelt.
The Ministry of Industry casts money, and the Ministry of Household Affairs provides materials. But without copper coins or copper materials, there is no profit, so the Ministry of Household Affairs is the most urgent.
In the early years of Shaowu's military campaign, the lack of money was felt throughout the court.
Naturally, Chaoguan became the target.
The Ministry of Household Affairs is in charge of national finance and has jurisdiction over thirteen civil affairs departments (compared to each province). Each department is subordinate to four departments: Civil Affairs, Duzhi, Jin, and Cang.
However, with the establishment of the Shaowu court, the Thirteenth Division became the Fourteenth Division, and the Commercial and Taxation Division was added.
It can be said that the Department of Husbandry is the most bloated among the six departments, but it is also the most powerful one after the Department of Personnel.
Without the copper coins, the Household Department lost a huge source of financial resources, and several ministers were very anxious and almost got angry.
Although Zhu Mou, the Minister of Household Affairs, was greedy for money, he was calm and said calmly: "There is no need to ask the chief minister for this matter. The key lies in the inner court."
"Oh?" Lu Chun, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was surprised and said: "You mean, you can go to the middle official and convert it directly?"
"This is a serious matter. If he gives copper coins and we give silver coins, it is not considered a personal relationship with the inner court."
In the Ming Dynasty, there were too many eunuchs who interfered in politics, and there were countless civil servants who considered themselves godfathers. Therefore, having personal relationships with internal officials was not considered a crime at all.
Of course, encountering serious people is also a trouble and affects your reputation.
"Shilang Lu, please make a trip to our household department. It's inconvenient for me."
Zhu Mou said calmly, and then he took three steps and two steps and left the Yamen directly.
The right servant on the side followed half a step behind, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
At this time, Lu Chun frowned and had no choice but to send a message to invite Tian Ren, who was now the number one in the inner court, and eunuch Tian to have a meal.
When Tian Ren heard that it was the Minister of Household Affairs who was treating the guests, he immediately cheered up and went in high spirits.
Not to mention political influence, just mentioning the word "Hubu" means money.
As soon as the two of them sat down, Lu Chunze didn't waste any time and spoke out in one breath: "It's inconvenient to collect the copper coins in the bank. Our household department will directly give you the silver coins, which saves you some trouble."
"This benefit is nothing to our internal officials. We are just afraid that the emperor will find out about it and misunderstand that we are colluding with both internal and external parties. This is a serious crime!"
Crossing his legs, Tian Ren said softly and leisurely, knowing that Hubu wanted to ask for help from him, he immediately felt confident and very calm.
Lu Chun was furious, this eunuch really didn't care about the imperial court.
Of course he understands that he is just trying to gain benefits from what he said!
Forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart, Lu Chun said helplessly: "Seven hundred and fifty coins, I'll give you one dollar."
Nowadays, with the gradual unification of currencies on the market, silver yuan and copper yuan have become popular, and the price of silver and copper has become less expensive. A silver yuan is worth about 800 coins.
Although it is still far from the statutory one thousand, it is much better than the four or five hundred wen in the previous two years.
"Six hundred."
Tian Ren revealed a number calmly.
"No way."
Lu Chun said loudly.
Calculated at 30% profit for casting a copper round, its cost is 560 wen. In other words, if it were given to the inner court for 600 yuan, wouldn't the Ministry of Revenue just charge a transfer fee?
The Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household Affairs are working for the inner court for free, so what the heck are they doing?
"Seven hundred and thirty coins, this is the lowest price."
"Shilang Lu, our family is the Supervisor of Ceremonies, so we know a lot about the Ministry of Works!"
Tian Ren raised his head, chuckled and said: "Seven hundred coins, let's each make a concession. Besides, this money is also from internal funds, and it is not for our own pocket..."
At this point, he dragged out his long tail tone and said with temptation: "I think the emperor will be happy if he knows about it..."
emperor--
Lu Chun's heart moved, and he immediately started to care about it.
If this money goes to the Ministry of Accounts, you won't get much out of it. Compared with your future, what is this small profit?
"Okay, then seven hundred Wen."
The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Inner Court are almost divided into sixty-four divisions.
Triple win.
Tian Ren nodded with satisfaction. This was a great achievement in front of the emperor. No amount of money could buy it.
Lu Chun thought that if he could leave a good impression in front of the emperor, he would have a bright future.
As a result, the internal funds increased greatly, and the emperor became richer.
"good."
The emperor glanced at Tian Ren with admiration and said: "It's rare that you still have the brains to do business, and the household department will not lose. It's a win-win situation."
"My servant has been watching the emperor thinking about the garden these days. I am also anxious for you. I am taking advantage of the Ministry of Household Affairs to ask us for permission to repair the garden for you and get more money."
Tian Ren smiled respectfully, as if his lips were covered with honey.
Zhu Yixi had heard a lot and was noncommittal about this, but she was somewhat warm to the eunuch's thoughtfulness.
"You have also made meritorious service, so you must be rewarded."
"I just did my duty and don't ask for any reward." Tian Ren hurriedly knelt down.
"Rewards and punishments are clear. This is what I often say. How can you violate it?"
Zhu Yixi didn't take it seriously. The lies told by these courtiers should not be taken seriously. If they did, they would be fools.
"Here, I will give Tian Ren one thousand silver dollars and a house in Beijing to express his gratitude."
"My servant, please thank Your Majesty for your kindness."
Tian Ren cried with joy and kowtowed hurriedly.
This gave the emperor a sense of accomplishment.
The human heart is truly wonderful.
He pointed at the map in front of him and stopped at the western suburbs of Beijing.
As early as the Liao Dynasty, palaces were built on Yuquan Mountain. During the Wanli Period, it became a villa area for nobles. The most famous one is the Tsinghua Garden of Wuqing Marquis Li Wei.
The historical Yuanmingyuan was also built in this area.
Of course, the emperor's attention was on Haidian Lake and Tsinghua Garden. He was certain that this must be the historical location of the Old Summer Palace.
This is a rare lake area near the arid city of Beijing.