When all the information from all aspects was compiled, Zhao Xi discovered that on the entire coast of the country, there was not a single gentry in the country who could escape from shipping, and there was not a single shipping merchant who could completely escape from pirates.
Pirates almost grew up supported by the coastal shipping industry.
"Shocking!"
Wang Anshi could understand this convoluted report. During this period, he carefully studied some official theoretical records on market transactions.
Neither Zhang Dun nor Lu Huiqing said anything. The problem also occurred in their own families.
The land in the north and the sea in the south are the foundation of the gentry class in the country. Of course, it is another matter for Fuzhou and Jiangzhou people like Wang Anshi and Wang Shao. If Su Song's family had not migrated, they would probably not be able to escape. Shipping is appropriate.
As for the works written by Lu Gong and Han Zhen, they are both from the north and cannot be connected. Su Che, who is from Shu, has nothing to do with it.
Only then did Zhao Xi realize that his cabinet really had many southerners...
"Officials, how can the court tolerate such a situation?"
Was Wang Anshi envious and jealous, or was he out of consideration for the court and didn't want to worry about it?
"Prime Minister, the imperial edict is limited to three months, and officials have also said that bygones are bygones. Whether the imperial court tolerates this depends on the future, not the past."
If it weren't for the officials who wanted to forget the past, Zhang Dun felt that Lu Huiqing might not be so thorough. What he didn't know was that Lu Huiqing had to investigate thoroughly because he knew he couldn't hide it.
Another point is that now all the ministers and workers of the dynasty are involved in various industries of the dynasty, and the benefits from this part are no less than those from shipping. The key is that shipping belongs to the family, and the risks are high.
When the officials were focusing on shipping and preparing to build a navy, this meant that the court was likely to do something about maritime affairs.
Based on their understanding of the government, once it is launched, it will not give up halfway. Shipping will definitely change the status quo and enter a relatively standardized situation.
As for those pirates, no one would think that they could continue to live freely under the force of the Song Dynasty.
Today's courtiers have absolute trust in the military force of the Song Dynasty, even to the point of blindness.
Of course, naval battles have yet to be verified, but as long as Workshop City, the Privy Council, and the Ministry of War work hard, it won't be difficult.
For these reasons, those involved in shipping did not stand in the way of this matter after communicating with the family.
I also know that I can't stop it.
During this period, whether it was Quanzhou or Mingzhou, it was obvious that the Supervisory Office and the Imperial City Department were working together, and even the garrison seemed to be involved.
If there is still any luck at this time, it is really a mantis trying to fool the cart.
Wang Anshi didn't want to let bygones be bygones.
Because, he saw from the report that Lu Huiqing was responsible for, shipping transactions were not only a problem of colluding with pirates to support them, but also the amount of tax evasion was quite serious.
So he said...~
"The official's so-called "let's forget about it" is only about colluding with or supporting pirates, not about not paying taxes as required! The court must express this..."
"Prime Minister, the report clearly stated that the parts that have not been paid taxes are basically the parts that need to be handed over to pirates to ensure the safety of shipping."
"Since the royal estate has paid taxes, as a nobleman, we also understand our responsibilities and will not evade taxes for the sake of small profits."
Lu Huiqing argued, saying it was an argument, but Lu Huiqing's tone and emotion remained very good, as if he was making a statement.
Not as excited as Wang Anshi.
The biggest difference between Wang Anshi and Fu Bi is that Wang Anshi is not as mellow as Fu Bi, or more upright, and can't get rid of the sand in his eyes.
To a certain extent, Wang Anshi was more impartial than Fu Bi. Similarly, to a certain extent, Wang Anshi was not as politically wise as Fu Bi.
In the previous cabinet, Fu Bi was able to make the entire cabinet appear harmonious, and many disputes would be coordinated among the cabinets first, instead of quarreling in front of officials.
In a certain sense, when the chief minister of the cabinet is arguing with the cabinet minister, it means that he has fallen behind.
According to the original history, it is not without reason that Wang Anshi eventually left the government due to the New Deal.
Wang Anshi was very capable in governing, and in the entire dynasty, looking at the history of the princes, he was also quite high.
But Wang Anshi is indeed not very clever in dealing with people.
Thinking back to the original Wang Anshi, let's not talk about the people he used, but just his closeness.
Sima Guang turned against him, Lu Huiqing betrayed him, and even his brothers who raised him did not support his changes, let alone his children and relatives, and all their resources were offended by him one by one because of his personality.
Later generations commented that Wang Anshi violated the interests of the gentry or landlord class...
In fact, Wang Anshi may indeed have been harsh in his work and his methods were too drastic. Historically, the result of Wang Anshi's reforms was not just an infringement of the interests of a certain class.
Perhaps, his personality should also be one of the reasons.
When Zhao Xi came to this era, to a certain extent, he learned the lessons of various reforms in history.
When it comes to change, what should be carefully considered is the issue of the death of people and the survival of government.
Zhao Xi's change adopted a give-first approach and made gradual and slow changes while taking a stand.
Wang Anshi...~Alas!
"Supporting pirates with taxes that should be paid to the court not only reduces the tax burden on the court, but also increases the arrogance of pirates and even encourages the development of pirates."
"If the imperial court turns a blind eye to such situations and lets it be done, how can it set its course?"
While Zhao Xi was stunned, Wang Anshi was still arguing fiercely with Zhang Dun and Lu Huiqing.
I really don’t know if it’s because of the shipping, or because I was stripped of face by the person I was originally supporting.
"The king stayed alone while the others dispersed..."
This is still Chen Xi, who always likes to argue in front of others to show his opinions and abilities.
Can't we just communicate behind the scenes? Can't we just be on the same level as others on the stage?
"Prime Minister, do you think I should support your suggestion? After all, Prime Minister Wang is out of public interest and for the sake of the court."
Wang Anshi was left to argue, and Zhao Xi did not express his support for his views in public, which made Wang Anshi look unhappy.
Zhao Xi said this, but Wang Anshi still did not alleviate his dissatisfaction.
"Prime Minister, have you ever analyzed this report in detail?"
"I have seen it."
"It's not that I've seen it, but I want to analyze it in detail. I tell you, if the king's suggestion is made, no one in the entire country who is engaged in shipping will be left out, and everyone will be punished."
"Officials, since they have violated court laws, they should be punished!"
What a stubborn man.
"Prime Minister, I am not going to say that I have already said that I will let things go by the wayside, nor will I say that I will not blame everyone. I will just tell you the reason why these shipping merchants did this."
"Merchants pay taxes because the imperial court maintains a relatively fair transaction order, and when the imperial court collects taxes, it has the obligation to maintain fairness."
"What about these maritime merchants? What did the imperial court do? If the imperial court did not assume corresponding responsibilities, how could it require merchants to fulfill their tax obligations?"