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Emperor Chongzhen narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Han Du, Wang Qia and others. It was obvious that he had never expected the eternal abolition of the mine tax mentioned.

At the beginning of the Yuji period, a large number of eunuchs sent outside the Tianqi Dynasty were all recalled to the capital, and the mining tax affairs carried out by Wei Yu were given up.

The issue of collecting mineral tax is two-sided.

On the one hand, it can help the treasury increase its tax revenue, but the main mineral taxes imposed are called eunuchs, including their minions and lackeys.

On the one hand, eunuchs who can continue to guard the eunuchs and attack gentry, merchants and other groups in various places, but eunuchs who leave the emperor's sight often bully others, trample on laws and regulations, and harm local people.

‘This is to see that I am arbitrary and afraid that my own interests will be damaged.’

Emperor Chongzhen chuckled in his heart: "The reason for such concerns and concerns is that it is related to the matter of reliance on factory and security, Chongwenmen's tax affairs, Tianjin's opening of the sea, and reopening the deliberations.

However, the recent changes in the North Korean situation have further stimulated the sensitive and tense nerves of the North Korean Chinese officials, so it is like this.’

Emperor Chongzhen was very clear about the so-called mining tax matters, which was nothing more than a vested interest group and did not want to pay more taxes to the Ming Dynasty, so he kept focusing on this point.

In fact, taxation issues can best reflect the dispute between imperial power and ministers, because there are too many benefits involved in it.

Who dares to imagine that the tea tax paid by a certain real estate is only a few dozen taels of silver.

Who dares to imagine that most of the official fields under the jurisdiction of Nanzhili are called certain interest groups, and they take advantage of various names.

The collusion between officials and businessmen in Jiangnan was so serious that the Ming Dynasty's actual control over the provinces in Jiangnan was reduced to an extremely serious level.

On one hand are the northern provinces with many disasters and on the other hand are the rich and rich provinces of Jiangnan. The sharp contrast between the two is ironic and sad.

"According to my understanding, the eternal abolishment tax you have proposed is to advise me not to condemn the eunuchs from the inner court to send the local eunuchs to the local area to harm the people?"

Emperor Chongzhen calmed down and looked at Han and the others in discomfort, saying, "The family should make more suggestions like this."

Han: "…"

Zhou Daodeng: “…”

Unlike what they expected, the emperor did not seem to be angry, and even showed a faint smile on his face. This move was indeed beyond their expectations.

To be honest, if it is possible, they don’t want to resign or contradict the emperor. But under this kind of human nature, sometimes it’s not what they want, so they can do whatever they want.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Han Yu bowed and said, "I just want to advise on this matter. The eunuchs and eunuchs in the inner court are the same as before His Majesty, but when they arrive, they are the same as another.

It’s not that I am interested in smearing anything.

In fact, during the period when Wei Yin was in charge of the court, he sent a large number of eunuchs to the throne, which was nominally a way to share the worries of the country, but in fact he was all full of his personal pockets."

Han Yu misunderstood that what Emperor Chongzhen said was different from what he said about eternal abortion of mine tax.

Perhaps it should be put in another way that the court where the Daming civil servants are located never levied more mineral taxes, commercial taxes, etc., which are closely related to the group behind them.

"If this is the case, then I understand."

Emperor Chongzhen pretended to be surprised and said, "Then I will issue the imperial eunuchs under the jurisdiction of the inner court will never be sent to the Northern Zhili to serve as the eunuchs in the custody.

What do you think about the family of yours?"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Han Du, Wang Qia, Zhou Daodeng and other cabinet ministers and Shufu all stepped forward to bow and bow, and there was an unconcealed joy and excitement between their eyebrows.

Because the eunuchs who were not allowed to be dispatched outside of Northern Zhili mean that the matter of mining taxation and even the matter of overpatriation would not happen.

‘Even if you don’t have these things that you have to worry about, I will not send eunuchs from the outside to guard the local government.’

Looking at the reactions of everyone, Emperor Chongzhen chuckled: "The mentality of a group of castrated eunuchs is already distorted. The more they lack something, the more they care about it, and then their personality becomes strange.

Fortunately, the group of eunuchs and eunuchs in the inner court is under my nose. Once they go beyond the scope, they will overtake the laws and regulations of the Ming Dynasty.

The category of Northern Zhili happens to be the limit of control. If it exceeds this category, it will cause many bad things and weaken the vitality of the Ming Dynasty.'

The eunuchs sent to the expatriate to collect mine taxes and were completely blocked.

But from the perspective of the state and dynasty, what about condemning civil servants to collect?

In order to recuperate in the early Ming Dynasty, in order to maintain a rest, the national policy of focusing on agriculture and suppressing commerce was not taken seriously in business matters, and the tax items such as mining tax and commercial tax were all set very low.

But there is no system once and for all. As time goes by, if revisions and improvements are not made at the right time, many people will take advantage of loopholes.

"But I want to cover a little bit in this imperial edict."

Emperor Chongzhen pondered for a moment and continued: "Sometimes ago, Bi Qing's affairs in the Ministry of Revenue were made considerable progress in the matter of questioning the deadline.

Zhangjiakou Queguan has developed very well, and it is also called the treasury to obtain a lot of tax revenue. I thought about it and said that since under my Ming Dynasty, business development is good.

So can the State Administration of Trade Tax be re-determined? Can the tax ratio be slightly adjusted to ensure that the State Administration of Trade Tax be increased?

Of course, this matter still needs to be handled by the Ministry of Revenue. How to discuss this matter specifically, the cabinet must also participate in it. What do the family of the ministers think?”

Han Du, Zhou Daoden and others were a little hesitant, and obviously they could not argue about what the emperor said. After all, the prosperity of business is a fact in the Qinguan area of ​​Zhangjiakou.

Moreover, when Emperor Chongzhen mentioned commercial tax affairs, his attitude was very gentle and had a sense of negotiation. The Ministry of Revenue was responsible for the negotiation rights, and the cabinet could also get involved.

How much does it need to be added, how to enroll, the right to interpret and negotiate are on their side.

‘If I don’t justify the taxes of the Ming Dynasty and I will be in vain for you.’

Looking at the loose people, Emperor Chongzhen clenched his fists and looked calm: "Not only commercial taxes, mining taxes, but also tea taxes, salt taxes and other tax items in the future.

However, the professional talents have not been cultivated and the actual control of the Ming New Army has not yet grown to a certain level, so it is not easy to break up for you.

No hurry, let's play slowly.

Anyway, this mess is not formed in one day, and it is not realistic to solve it day and night. I have enough patience to play with you slowly.”

The game with the Daming civil servant group is not a temporary victory or defeat. After all, Emperor Chongzhen has no way to dig out their foundation yet.
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