Chapter 77 Make the situation with one hand! Lord Meng surrenders (seeking monthly ticket)
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"Absurd, this matter is really ridiculous." Prince Dexin heard that the old man Deshun actually dragged him into the water, and immediately his heart was agitated, and he became furious and said, "Deshun, you are tarnishing the royal family. majesty and honor!"
"Dexin, what are you dancing for?" Prince Deshun squinted, glanced at his old rival, and sneered, "Since our ancestor Ziwei Xuandu established the Great Qian, we have always upheld the principle that the royal family and the aristocratic family rule the world together. Concept. Why can the aristocratic family check taxes, but our royal family cannot? Could it be that your Prince Dexin's mansion really has extremely serious tax evasion? "
In Daqian, all farmland or other industries must pay taxes according to regulations.
The royal family has many prefectures, princes' palaces and prince's palaces, each of which is a behemoth. Each palace has a large number of high-quality farms and various industries under its name.
This part of the industry is a semi-independent industry of each government, which is managed by them themselves, and the output is also used by each prince's own government. For example, the Baiyun Tower under the name of Prince Heng falls into this category.
In addition, the royal family also has various royal palaces.
These royal estates are family property and are shared by the entire royal family. This part of the assets is very large and is under the unified jurisdiction and operation of the royal family. Its output is mainly used for the basic support of most of the royal family, as well as for outstanding members of the royal family. Subsidies for children, etc.
For example, in addition to the support from the national tax, a considerable part of His Majesty's support is provided by the royal family.
However, regardless of whether it is a semi-independent property of the royal family or a family property controlled by the royal clan, taxes are still required according to the Daqian system, and the tax rate paid is exactly the same as that of other aristocratic families, with no exceptions.
This was also the rule set by the founding emperor Ziwei Xuandu in the early days of the founding of the country, imitating the Immortal Dynasty.
After all, if the royal family does not need to pay taxes, there will be countless small aristocratic families that will link their properties to the royal family. As long as they are willing to give 30% to half of the tax payable in return, naturally more royal families who are short of money will be willing to accept the affiliation. Over time, , aren’t all the aristocratic families’ properties attached to the name of the royal family?
In addition, if the royal family does not pay taxes, how can the properties of other aristocratic families compete with the royal family's industry? In terms of cost alone, they simply cannot compete. Over time, wouldn't the world become the royal family's industry?
If this is the model, let’s not talk about whether the family is willing to continue to play with your royal family. If the whole world is the royal family’s property, and there is no need to pay taxes, where will the tax come from?
It would be better for the aristocratic family to sell all their belongings and then go to the Immortal Dynasty to buy land to live.
I am afraid that this kind of national structure will be destroyed within a few years.
Therefore, royal property taxation is also an extremely important part of Daqian taxation. It is also for this reason that Prince Deshun dances with great confidence.
Prince Dexin's face suddenly turned gloomy, and he felt a little panicked.
As a prince, how could he not know the virtues of his own princely estate?
Because no one dared to investigate, his own industry had been committing many frauds in tax payments over the years. Although he had not calculated the specific figures in detail, he knew that the loopholes were definitely huge.
Moreover, as the saying goes, "The upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked." If Prince Dexin is like this, the situation of his descendants, princes, and princes will naturally not be much better.
If we really conduct a thorough tax investigation, we might be able to cause quite a big disturbance.
"Your Majesty." Prince Dexin turned to look at Emperor Longchang and said with grief and anger, "Prince Deshun really did everything possible to support Prince An to ascend to the throne. At this moment, I, Dexin, are about to help.
When King Kang was drawing up a complete plan to conquer southern Xinjiang, he was instigating tax inspections. He clearly wanted to disrupt our plan and was suspected of holding us back."
The princes of his lineage, as well as those aristocratic families who did not want to be audited, all agreed and accused Prince Deshun of ignoring the national plan and actually stumbling Prince Kang at a critical moment.
Even if there is a tax inspection, it is not too late to wait until Prince Kang returns from victory.
Prince Deshun sneered: "If you want to draw up a plan to conquer southern Xinjiang, just go and draw it up yourself. There is no contradiction or conflict between tax inspection and this matter. Lord Meng Yuanbai and his team have sufficient tax resources."
Based on experience, you don’t need to bother the Prince’s Mansion at all. The County Prince’s Mansion will come forward and you can check it out clearly and clearly.”
"Your Majesty." Dingguo Gong Yinda's ancestor also spoke righteously and sternly, "Prince Dexin and his family are so evasive and looking for excuses to avoid tax inspections. It is really hard for me not to doubt whether they have huge obstacles in tax matters."
The problem. Maybe it’s really rotten to the core.”
"Besides, what an important strategic plan is the conquest of Southern Xinjiang? If the grand marshal of the conquest is full of loopholes even in the taxes he pays, how can people believe that he is capable and qualified to preside over the overall situation of the conquest of Southern Xinjiang? Maybe, Germany
The Xin lineage proposed this plan just to take advantage of this opportunity to make a huge fortune from the war."
"To sum up, the old minister proposed that Kangjun Prince's Mansion and Anjun Prince's Mansion can conduct tax inspections at the same time. If the error in the tax payable by Kangjun Prince's Mansion is not more than 20%, no, 30%! As long as it is not more than 30%, I, Wang Yinda, will be the first to do so.
Prince Tingkang became the generalissimo of the expedition to southern Xinjiang."
At this time, Emperor Longchang, who was sitting on the imperial chair, was no longer as impetuous and casual as he was at the beginning. Instead, he frowned slightly, with a stern face and reserved eyes. Almost no one could see his thoughts.
Despite the commotion below, he didn't even say anything.
Until Wang Yinda finished the last sentence.
Emperor Longchang then looked at Prince Dexin and Prince Kang, and said calmly: "Dexin, Chengsi, what do you say?"
Old Yao on the side sighed deeply when he saw this.
Wang Shouzhe is really ruthless, and his grasp of people's hearts is really good. His attack not only hit the weakness of Dexin's lineage, but also hit the weakness of His Majesty.
The foundation of a country's strong national strength is its population and its tax revenue.
With sufficient tax revenue, the country can expand faster, own more land, and feed more people. In this way, it enters a virtuous circle and the country becomes stronger and stronger.
Just as Wang Shouzhe "discussed the emperor" when drinking with Long Wuji in private, he believed that His Majesty conquered the Southern Qin Dynasty and conquered the Western Jin Dynasty. It seemed majestic and majestic to fight one against two, but why has there been no real result until now? Instead, it is just fighting. , which depleted the national treasury!
Ultimately, it comes down to population and money.
Without enough money, how can we support more troops? How can we subsidize and train more masters?
It is said that the barbarian Gu tribe in southern Xinjiang is difficult to defeat, but if Daqian has a stronger military force and can organize an army and logistics comparable to that of the Immortal Dynasty, sweeping the barbarian Gu tribe in southern Xinjiang is like picking something out of a bag.
Previously, His Majesty saw that Wang Shouzhe was very profitable and asked him to increase the tax revenue of Longzuo County by 50% within ten years. It seemed that he was trying to put Wang Shouzhe in the shoes and deliberately made things difficult for him. But there may not be any intention to find out Wang Shouzhe's background. I wanted to see if he could really come up with a plan to make a fortune for Da Qian.
If Wang Shouzhe had any plans to make a fortune that he was reluctant to take out, this squeeze might just squeeze it out.
Fix taxes!
How could your Majesty not know that the royal family and the aristocratic families will all make a fuss about taxation to some extent. If everyone can pay taxes in full, the national strength will definitely increase.
But as Meng Yuanbai said, this is a chronic disease that is hard to get rid of. In the face of this stubborn disease, even if Your Majesty is determined to cure it, it is like a dog biting a hedgehog and there is no way to bite it.
But now, His Majesty is coming to the end of his life, which is the most powerful and the most appropriate time.
Coincidentally, Wang Shouzhe "accidentally" came up with a plan that seemed feasible.
Looking at His Majesty's appearance, it seems that he already has a suspicion in mind.
While Lao Yao was feeling emotional, he couldn't help but look at Prince Kang and Prince Dexin with some sympathy.
I really don’t know if they are just too unlucky, or if they are used to judging others by themselves. What kind of strategy is hard to come up with, so they have to make a fuss about the tax audit to embarrass the Wang family?
As a result, Wang Shouzhe used this to fight back, which instead caused them to fall into a tax audit storm.
Following Emperor Longchang's calm question.
Prince Dexin and Prince Kang both trembled in their hearts. They knew His Majesty's personality very well. Asking questions with this tone and expression was definitely not asking for their opinions.
But, can their taxes be checked? If the investigation goes on, something big will happen.
Immediately, Prince Dexin said bravely: "Your Majesty, please think twice. Now that we are about to conquer southern Xinjiang, we must not..."
Before he finished speaking, Emperor Longchang sneered.
The Emperor stopped paying attention to him, and looked across the entire Dingqian Hall. His voice was not loud, but it was full of the Emperor's terrifying pressure: "You all keep saying that you can't investigate, and you must put the overall situation first."
"I just want to ask you a question."
"Why is it that if the Wang family of Changning is investigated, the Duke of Dingguo is investigated, the Prince of Anjun is investigated, but you are investigated, it ruins the overall situation?"
Emperor Lingxu's invisible anger was so overwhelming that everyone lowered their heads, and cold sweat continued to fall from their foreheads. This was not only the power of the emperor, but also the crushing of life levels and strength.
"Meng Yuanbai." Emperor Longchang said indifferently.
"I'm here." Meng Yuanbai bowed in response.
His face turned pale, and his whole body was wet with sweat. He understood that he was completely involved in a big incident, and if he took one careless step, he might step into the abyss.
"I know that you are 'exquisite in business' and have always been 'selfless'." Emperor Longchang's tone softened slightly, "I will give you the [Canglong Sword Order] to preside over this tax inspection. If there is any disobedience or obstruction,
,Kill without mercy!”
Canglong Sword Sword Order? This is a sword order that can temporarily mobilize the national weapon [Canglong Sword]. Under this sword order, whoever dares to act rashly will be guilty of conspiracy.
All the civil and military ministers were shocked when they heard this. Your Majesty is determined to conduct a tax inspection!
Prince Dexin was so horrified that he was sweating profusely and panicked. What should we do about this matter?
"I will not give up even if I die." Even though Meng Yuanbai had ten thousand reluctances in his heart, he did not dare to resist the order. Fortunately, with the Canglong Sword Order, at least no one would dare to interfere with his work.
Big trouble!
There are hundreds of civil and military ministers present, all of them have family businesses, and there will be more or less loopholes in taxation. Once they are found...
But who dares to disobey the great emperor's power?
"Your Majesty, although Mr. Meng is excellent at tax inspection, he still has limited manpower. It is impossible to thoroughly investigate all the famous families in the country." Today's Prince Deshun returned to the Great Court for the first time in hundreds of years, but he seemed particularly active.
He said with a clear mind, "In my opinion, it is better to focus on investigating the two princes' mansions of me and Dexin, the two county princes' mansions of Chengsi and Mingyuan, and the two princes' mansions of An Guogong and Dingguogong, as representatives of tax inspections."
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"As princes, princes, and dukes, we should set an example for the world."
"As for other royal families and aristocratic families, they can conduct internal self-examination and self-correction first. If any omissions are found, they can go to the local government, county government, or Sancai Division to make up for the taxes."
As soon as Prince Deshun said this, everyone present except the members of the Dexin line and the Zhao line secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although self-examination and tax payment are very likely to break their muscles and bones, it is better than being punished.
It would be better to openly announce the discovery to the world. Moreover, since it is a self-examination, it is up to you to decide how much tax to pay, and there is a lot of room for maneuver.
Instinctively and subconsciously, everyone had a good impression of Prince Deshun.
However, in the next moment, their goodwill was completely lost.
Just because Prince Deshun added: "After each royal family and aristocratic family self-examination and self-correction, the Sancai Division can conduct random inspections across the country. If any aristocratic family with omissions that have not been repaired is found, they will not only be fined a hundred times the tax. The head of the family and the
The relevant accountant must bear the responsibility, and if the circumstances are serious, he can be sent to the cannon fodder camp to atone for his crimes."
Everyone suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. This was too cruel. In this way, even if other members of the family wanted to cheat on taxes, the head of the family and the accountant would not do it.
"If someone reports a family for tax evasion, once it is verified, the reporter can be given a huge reward." "It doesn't matter if it is an unjust accusation. The wronged family can be commended and awarded the title of 'Tax Model', the city guard and the county guard. We will give you preferential treatment in all aspects.”
Measures one by one came out of Prince Deshun's mouth, as if they had been carefully considered.
Even Emperor Longchang looked at Prince Deshun with suspicion. This old guy has been fishing on the banks of the West Sea for hundreds of years, and he has made quite a lot of progress.
Emperor Longchang thought for a while and then said: "Deshun's words are quite reasonable. In that case, let's start the investigation from Dexin, Prince Deshun's Mansion, Kang and Anjun Prince's Mansion, and the two major Dukes' Mansion."
"The rest of the royal family will conduct self-examination and self-correction at the same time, make up for the tax evasion within twenty years, and re-register the properties that were concealed and omitted. Those who find serious faults after self-examination will be severely punished."
"Retreat!"
The emperor's voice rumbled and echoed endlessly in Dingqian Hall.
The final word is final and no one can refute it.
"Farewell to Your Majesty."
All the civil and military ministers saluted and drank together.
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This time the court will be extremely volatile, and as soon as the court comes, it will naturally trigger a lot of private discussions.
Emperor Longchang came down from court, but did not go to the Humble Administrator's Pavilion. Instead, he went for a walk in the Imperial Garden, fed the cubs, and then planned to visit Wang Anye and other cubs.
He was walking carelessly, and his expression no longer looked majestic, but looked relaxed and at ease.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Lao Yao said with a smile, "After this tax rectification, the unhealthy tendencies of tax evasion and tax evasion throughout the country will be eliminated, and the national strength will be greatly improved."
"You old guy, you're so happy that I was used as a weapon by Wang Shouzhe?" Emperor Longchang glared angrily and said, "Honestly, have you surrendered to Prince An a long time ago and just hope that I will die soon?" , abdicated in favor of a worthy person?"
"Your Majesty is wronged~~ This old slave is your Majesty's servant in life, and your Majesty's ghost in death." Old Yao said with a "fearful" look on his face, "I am happy for your Majesty~ You have long wanted to rectify the taxation, but I haven't been able to find a suitable reason or opportunity. Isn't Wang Shouzhe's current commotion playing into your own hands?"
"You shameless old guy." After the Emperor Longchang laughed and cursed, his face gradually became solemn and he said, "I have no reason or opportunity. I just can't make up my mind. If I want to convince the public about the tax inspection, I must first start with it. The royal family begins. The royal family’s face is going to be in trouble this time.”
"Wang Shouzhe's counterattack this time made me make up my mind. It's a knife when I extend my head, and it's a knife when I shrink my head. Since it's a stubborn disease, naturally the faster the knife is, the harder the strike is, the cleaner it will be."
"Although I am old, my power and prestige are still there, and everyone knows that I am moody now and have a bad temper. It is still unclear how many people will be buried with me before I die. It is up to me to prevent them from messing around. No.
Let’s take advantage of this opportunity to cure this stubborn disease, is it possible that we are still waiting for the new emperor to come to power and toss this matter?”
How could Emperor Longchang not know what the new emperor was like when he came to power? At that time, he had a bunch of elders, a bunch of relatives around him, and his own prestige had not yet been established. If he wanted to do something, how could it be as easy as it is now?
"Your Majesty, your Majesty." Old Yao flattered him and sighed, "It is this time that the prestige of Prince Dexin and Prince Kang will be lost."
"Then it's their own fault. They don't even dare to admit a 30% error. Isn't this enough to explain the problem?" Emperor Longchang said with a slightly dissatisfied look on his face, "Especially that old guy Dexin, whose own injustice has affected the whole family. Cheng
That child was not like this originally, but he was taught bad things by Dexin all these years."
"I just took this opportunity to hammer Wu Chengsi and make him understand that if he still wants to compete for the position of emperor's son, he must act upright and sit upright. How can he convince the public when his whole body is covered with sieves?"
"I also hope that Prince Kang can learn from his experience after this experience and truly become a capable and responsible quasi-emperor." Old Yao agreed.
"It still depends on whether he can really achieve rebirth when facing difficulties. If not, he will be eliminated." Emperor Longchang said calmly, "The battle between emperors and sons cannot tolerate sloppiness. This is about my career.
The destiny of the country for thousands of years."
"Your Majesty, Wang Shouzhe's fellow is unable to come this time because he is carrying great righteousness to resist the decree. Do you want me to go meet him in person and then escort him to see Your Majesty?"
"Hmph! That's not necessary. What is my identity? Is it possible that I can see you when he wants to see me, and not see me if he doesn't want to see you? Just wait, sooner or later he will ask me for help."
Master and slave, you say something to me, and then gradually go away.
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Almost at the same time.
After leaving the court, Meng Yuanbai immediately summoned several cronies of the Sancai Division and rushed to the Dingguo Palace in the name of tax inspection.
As soon as I entered the Duke Ding's Mansion.
Meng Yuanbai sent his cronies out, and then grabbed Wang Yuchang, the head of the Wang family who was responsible for entertaining him: "Master Yuchang, is Wang Shouzhe still in the Wang family? Please take me to see him immediately."
"Master Meng, please be patient." Wang Yuchang calmly pulled him away, "At this time, Shouzhe is probably still taking a nap. No hurry, no hurry, let's drink tea and chat first."
Nap?
Meng Yuanbai's expression froze. He simply couldn't believe that Wang Shouzhe had turned Dingqian Palace upside down and implicated the whole world.
He actually still had time to take a nap?
"Master Yuchang." Meng Yuanbai resisted the urge to curse, took a deep breath and saluted, "Human lives matter, please."
Wang Yuchang looked embarrassed: "When Shouzhe is taking a nap, he doesn't like to be disturbed."
After a pause, he nodded solemnly and said: "But since it is Master Meng who invited me, then Wang will go all out. Sir, please come with me."
"Thank you so much, Master Yuchang." Meng Yuanbai saluted again gratefully, but he kept muttering in his heart. When he saw Wang Shouzhe, he felt as if he owed a favor.
Wang Yuchang led Meng Yuanbai to the Four Seasons Garden.
And "forcibly disturbed" Wang Shouzhe's nap.
Not long after, Wang Shouzhe received Meng Yuanbai in his study. He smiled and made tea himself and said, "Mr. Meng is here. Shouzhe is sorry for the delay in welcoming you."
Unexpectedly.
Meng Yuanbai stood up first and saluted deeply with a solemn face: "Master Shouzhe, Yuan Bai has offended me before. Please forgive me."
"How dare you, how dare you." Wang Shouzhe returned the courtesy and said, "Mr. Meng is dedicated to serving the public good. How could Shouzhe hold any grudges? What's more, you have proved Wang's innocence. Mr. Meng, these wild teas are Shouzhe's.
The great-grandson's unintentional harvest, although crude, has a special flavor."
The best tea in his hand right now is of course the leaves of life that Wang Lixian shook off. But it is too precious and he is not willing to share it unless he is truly close to someone.
"Great-grandson, is that An Ye's child? I heard that he now lives in His Majesty's Wangxian Pavilion and is extremely favored by Your Majesty." Meng Yuanbai took a sip and praised repeatedly, "Good tea, good tea.
, the head of the Shouzhe family is really a man with profound blessings, and the children are all outstanding."
"Guilong Meng's generation is also full of talented people." Wang Shouzhe smiled and complimented each other, "We can look forward to the third grade."
After the two exchanged business compliments, they gradually became familiar with each other.
Only then did Meng Yuanbai show his true face and said bitterly: "Master Shouzhe, I have learned how powerful you are with your two counterattacks. However, you have made me, Lao Meng, suffer. Now.
, the Zhao family already hates me to the core. Prince Dexin and his family also regard me as a thorn in their flesh."
"Even in the future, all the big and small aristocratic families in the country will secretly curse me, Meng Yuanbai. Master Shouzhe, where does this leave me, Meng Yuanbai?"
"Congratulations to Mr. Meng, you are going to go down in history." Wang Shouzhe said with cupped hands.
go down in history!
A genius wants to be remembered in history. The corners of Meng Yuanbai's mouth twitched: "Master Shouzhe, don't be ridiculous, please give me a clear path."
"Ming Lu? Does Mr. Meng still have thoughts of seeking refuge with Prince Kang?" Wang Shouzhe asked curiously.
"How is it possible? King Kang hates me to the core now. Moreover, he is a narrow-minded and cold-tempered person. I dare not take refuge in him." Meng Yuanbai shook his head and said with hope in his eyes, "So, for the rest of my life, I will still
Please take care of me, Master Shouzhe."
"Mr. Meng, you are too polite. We are just supporting each other." Wang Shouzhe returned the courtesy with a smile, "After this matter is settled, I will introduce you to Prince An."
"Okay, okay, okay~, now that Shouzhe and I are already on the same boat." Meng Yuanbai, who had just come to seek refuge, knew very well that he should submit a "voucher of surrender," so he rolled up his sleeves and said excitedly, "This
Once, Shouzhe, you will do whatever you tell me to do. From how many times Meng Mou used the trick on Mr. Zhe, I am afraid that this plan is not as simple as a tax audit."
"Brother Yuan Bai deserves to be the director of the Sancai Department." Wang Shouzhe smiled calmly and said, "Just check the taxes normally. It's just that brother Yuan Bai needs to pay more attention to the traces of large amounts of money coming in and out of unknown sources..."
Unknown source of wealth?
Meng Yuanbai's body trembled and he looked at Wang Shouzhe in disbelief: "Could the head of the Shouzhe family mean..."
But in a flash, he suddenly became excited again: "Brother Shouzhe is indeed a good trick, Yuan Bai admires him. Don't worry, as long as he is bold enough to do it, there must be traces. Yuan Bai's men have a lot of sense of smell.
A keen genius."
He didn't expect that as soon as he got on the boat, he would be greeted by a great achievement.