Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty: Suppress the mythical martial arts at the beginning!

Chapter 124 Implementing the one-whip method!

Hearing what Gao Gong said, Zhang Juzheng and Fang Dun quickly echoed: "I am worthy of being the pillar of the imperial court!"

Zhu Yijun waved his hand gently, signaling for everyone to level up.

At this time, the three of them also understood what Zhu Yijun's words meant before.

Indeed, if we look at this situation, the rise in prices and the involvement of royal relatives are just the tip of the iceberg!
The core and most urgent issue is the tax system!

After a while, Zhu Yijun suddenly spoke: "Dear dear friends, I will never tolerate such a situation."

"So, I plan to reform the tax system!"

"Zhang Juzheng will take the lead and implement a whipping method!"

After hearing this name, Gao Gong and the other three were stunned.

I've never heard of this name before.

Therefore, Fang Blunt asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, I'm sorry for my ignorance about the name of your method. May I ask what it is?"

"Um……"

Zhu Yijun hesitated for a moment, and then explained: "The so-called one whip method, in short, is to combine the servitude, land tax and miscellaneous taxes into one to improve the previous tax system."

"Oh?"

Gao Gong and the other three said in unison.

Obviously, they were all curious about this new concept.

After a pause, Zhu Yijun continued: "To put it more bluntly, the land tax, corvee and other miscellaneous levies in various states and counties are combined into one line, and the silver taels are collected together and paid per mu."

"hiss"

Hearing this, Gao Gong seemed to understand a little.

But I am still shocked by this concept.

Because it is different from the previous tax systems.

"I am stupid, your Majesty, can you give me more details?"

After being stunned for a moment, Gao Gong asked seriously.

Zhu Yijun nodded and continued: "As you all know, land annexation is gradually intensifying now. Landlords are powerful, colluding with the government, seizing farmers' land, and using all feasible means to evade corresponding taxes."

"This directly affects the financial revenue of our court!"

"It's all the common people who are suffering!"

"Furthermore, silver currency is gradually becoming more popular and more and more people are using it. The prosperity of the commodity economy has driven the circulation of silver currency."

"The widespread use of silver has also provided favorable conditions for us to implement the "one-whip method" to implement the collection of silver. Now the time is ripe to promote the new system."

After hearing this, the three ministers all understood the one-whip method.

There was a look of sudden realization on their faces.

After a while, Zhang Juzheng asked again: "Your Majesty, this method sounds very good, but in practice, is it easy to operate?"

Zhu Yijun nodded: "It's a little difficult, but it's no problem at all to do it!"

"First of all, we must start with clear land, so that taxes and servitude can be equalized."

"Secondly, we must simplify all the previous tedious tasks into one!"

"Return taxes to the land and levy taxes per acre; change labor service to hired service, and let the government hire people to do the service."

"In this case, due to the unification of taxes and servitude, it will be difficult for officials at all levels to use their names randomly. Furthermore, if all the abuses are eliminated, the taxes of our Ming Dynasty can become more stable, and the farmers can also have some peace of mind."

After speaking, Zhu Yijun took another sip of tea and looked directly at the three ministers.

At this time, all three ministers were conquered by Zhu Yijun's wisdom and wisdom!
This one-whip method has many hidden benefits!

If it can really be implemented, then the national power of the Ming Dynasty will be able to directly rise to a higher level!
People’s livelihood will also be better!
"If there is no doubt, just follow my will and do it!"

After a while, Zhu Yijun said lightly.

Gao Gong immediately clasped his fists: "Old minister, I obey!"

The other two followed with clasped fists and bowed: "I respectfully respect the holy edict!"

After saying that, the three people left.

After Gao Gong and others left the palace, they went directly to the cabinet.At this moment, the three of them were very excited!
Because this whipping law promulgated by Zhu Yijun is definitely the fundamental strategy to revitalize the Ming Dynasty!
And this whipping method also made them deeply feel Zhu Yijun's wisdom!

The Ming Empire still had to rely on Zhu Yijun after all.

Three people have just entered the cabinet.

The ministers of the cabinet gathered together.

Seeing his colleagues gathered over, Zhang Juzheng quickly said to everyone: "Everyone! Good news!"

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, made an extremely wise decision!"

"Introducing a new tax system - a whip law!"

"Once the One Whip Law is implemented, the tax problem of our Ming Dynasty will be completely solved!"

Hearing this, all the big guys in the cabinet were surprised.

This is unprecedented!

However, since Mr. Zhang Ge said it, there must be a reason.

Immediately, all the adults raised their ears and listened carefully.

Seeing this, Zhang Juzheng continued: "The whipping method we discussed today is aimed at the tax issue of the entire Ming Dynasty. Because the emperor asked me to take the lead! Therefore, we need to convene officials at all levels to discuss the matter as soon as possible!"

After hearing what Mr. Zhang Ge said, the ministers immediately reacted.

At this time, many people had solemn expressions on their faces!

After a pause, Zhang Juzheng continued: "First of all, the management of land and many other matters will be handed over to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the abandoned ones must also be filed. Is that okay?"

After saying that, Zhang Juzheng looked at Fang Rui, the Minister of Household Affairs.

"Of course, please don't worry, Mr. Zhang Ge!" Fang Blun pondered for a moment, then replied: "I will take care of the household affairs personally, and there will be no delay."

"That's good!"

Zhang Juzheng nodded, and then said: "The second point is to measure the land!"

"This matter is very important!"

"My idea is that the cabinet should send people to supervise various local agencies to ensure that there are no problems with the measured land!"

After speaking, Zhang Juzheng looked at Gao Gong.

Waiting for Gao Gong's opinion.

Gao Gong coughed slightly and said slowly: "My colleagues, what do you think?"

"I agree!"

"I agree too!"

As soon as Gao Gong finished speaking, other adults agreed.

Zhang Juzheng looked at several other colleagues.

"So……"

"Okay, I agree with this."

In the end, cabinet ministers almost all agreed.

This result is basically certain!

As for the remaining individuals, even if they refute or delay, it is meaningless.

Because everyone has the same attitude, as long as the emperor's decree is issued, whoever dares to disobey will be punished by the death penalty of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan!

"In this case, we will issue a document immediately. Officials responsible for surveying and household yamen in various places must strictly implement the emperor's decree!"

"Yes!"

Then Gao Gong walked aside and wrote several edicts.

Seeing this, Zhang Juzheng continued: "The next step is the third point."

"This is to check for tax evasion of property. This matter will inevitably involve dealing with some clan members. Let me handle this difficult nut!"

"My lords, what do you think?"

(End of this chapter)