First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 430

Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly: "For the time being, the salt tax is the account of the Changlu Salt Farm. We and the capital of Beiping each hold half of the shares. How much tax and dividends there will be, will be calculated clearly. When the time comes, the internal funds will be allocated to the treasury. You Don't worry about it for now."

Hu Weiyong agreed with embarrassment.

In a word, it can be regarded as dispelling the idea of ​​the tax department.

However, Hu Weiyong's words made others feel bad.

This grandson won't rebel, right?

As long as the tax is transferred to them, this guy will betray the big guy?

Shameless especially!

In Yingtianchaotang, there is no need to say more about various situations. With Zhu Yuanzhang in charge, it is difficult to think of things.

But after leaving Yingtian, it seemed that there was a problem, and it was Suzhou who had the problem first.

The imperial court’s salt delivery team to Suzhou was besieged by a group of people who claimed to be local salt shops in Suzhou. The imperial court did not give them a way to survive, so they had to fight. Killed them!

The two sides confronted each other for a long time, but fortunately soldiers and horses arrived, and the crowd was dispersed and the salt was brought to Suzhou City.

But soon there was news that anyone who dared to help sell salt would be in bad luck!

In an instant, although the salt was brought in, there was no place to sell it. It was so strange!

"Suzhou, it's Suzhou again! We said earlier that Mr. was too lenient last time and didn't kill him completely. Now these people have jumped out to make trouble again."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted angrily, and Empress Ma also frowned. Speaking of it, she cared as much about the salt method as Zhu Yuanzhang.

Because the prince participated in this salt method, it can be regarded as Zhu Biao's credit.

Wouldn't it damage the prince's reputation if it fell in his hand?

"Chongba, Mr. is very thoughtful, the new salt law is naturally good. With your method, no one in the court dares to oppose it openly... But outside of Yingtian, only a few hundred miles away, Suzhou would dare Blatantly opposing the Salt Law is really not to be tolerated!"

Even Empress Ma felt that she was about to throw a heavy punch, and Zhu Yuanzhang would not be polite, and the person who transferred the guard to arrest him immediately.

But just when Zhu Yuanzhang was about to act, news came from Suzhou... On the second day after the salt was shipped to Suzhou, a group of female workers suddenly appeared, the number exceeding 5000.

They were divided into teams of 50 or 700 people. They cooperated with the court soldiers and horses to attack decisively. In one night, more than [-] people were arrested.

There are both those who made troubles and those who instigated them behind the scenes, and all of them were sent to Zhou Huiniang, the guard.

This is not over yet. Led by the women workers of the Heroine Textile Factory, twenty salt businesses have been set up in Suzhou City, and they will directly open their doors for sales.

They set a maximum purchase quantity and requested that repeated purchases are not allowed. After buying salt, they are not allowed to resell it at a high price, and they can only eat it at home.

The organization of these women workers was even better than Ying Tian's, and Lao Zhu couldn't get it right now.

If every city had such a group of warm-hearted and capable people, how much work would be saved!

Chapter 600 Abolition of the Salt Transport Commissioner

"Li Xianggong, this can't work! It's really messed up." Li Xi coughed and said, he is not in good health, and has been out of government for a long time.

However, they heard that Suzhou female workers assisted the Guards Department and arrested many salt merchant thugs.There are a lot of Shangshu Shilang who came with him, there are more than [-] people.

Yang Xian, the imperial historian, Hu Weiyong, the secretary of the tax department, Yang Siyi, the secretary of the household department, and Teng Yi, the secretary of the official department, are all listed.Over the past few years, the imperial court of Ming Dynasty has been constantly changing.

The situation at the beginning of the country was like this. A magistrate who has done a good job may enter the court and become a minister. When encountering important events, the minister may be sent as a minister. Therefore, except for a few old faces, the rest of the ministers have changed from time to time. , is also reasonable.

Li Shanchang was surrounded by this group of people, and his head was getting bigger.

"The salt law is set by the superior, and it has been announced in Fengtian Temple. You didn't object at that time, so why bother the old man now?"

Yang Xian hurriedly bowed and said, "Mr. Li, the lower officials dare not oppose the salt law! The new salt law is really good for the benefit of the country and the people. How dare we have extra words to say? It's just that some people are overstepping and arresting merchants. Bypassing the yamen and doing something wrong, it's really over!"

Hu Weiyong also said: "Indeed, if those female workers can arrest people, why should there be a yamen? The salt law is indeed important, but it can't corrupt the national code, regardless of everything, right?"

The rest of the Shangshu also have general meanings. We support the salt law, but these female workers must be severely punished, and the salt merchants they seized must be released.

Li Shan is old and mature, so he can't understand.

"Those female workers all support the Salt Law. The co-authors are only allowed to do nonsense against the Salt Law, but not those who support the Salt Law? This principle does not make sense with the superior!" Li Shanchang sneered: "You say you are not against the new salt law. Fa, but we all know what is going on in our hearts, and we don’t need to play tricks with the old man! You think too much if you want to overthrow Yan Fa with this matter!”

These few looked at each other, thinking that Li Shanchang was really not good at Hunong.

If you don't convince him, you really can't face Zhu Yuanzhang.

Hu Weiyong pondered for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "Li Xiang, we really have no intention of opposing the salt law, we are thinking about how to improve the salt law."

"Perfect? ​​Do you have any better ideas?" Li Shanchang twitched his lips in disbelief.

These few pondered for a while, and Yang Siyi, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, said: "Li Xiang, do you think it will work? The Ministry of Household Affairs will take the lead to set up monopoly stores in various places to sell salt. Select salt merchants with sufficient strength to be responsible for the operation. In addition, the salt Allocate people from the yamen, and let them be responsible for planning the transportation of salt, passing through various places. There is another servant in the household department, who is responsible for coordinating the salt administration. In this way, many troubles can be solved."

When he said this, Teng Yi also laughed and said: "Shangshu Yang is a good idea! The salt merchant has been operating salt for many years, has rich experience, and has many accountants on hand. Let them handle this matter, it must be smooth. Salt transportation The envoy was originally responsible for the transportation of salt, so it is only natural that he is now responsible for transporting salt to various places. In addition, there is a minister who is responsible for coordinating salt administration, responsible for salt tax, and ensuring the annual revenue of the treasury. In this way, the several items advocated by Zhang Xiang The goals can all be achieved, and there is an explanation from the superior, so the best of both worlds, isn't it beautiful?"

Hu Weiyong smiled, "It is indeed the best of both worlds. If our tax department can also produce a servant, it will be the best of three."

These few people looked at each other, and Yang Siyi said awkwardly: "The tax department is indispensable, of course."

Li Xi concluded: "Li Xianggong, no matter what, you can't corrupt the national code, let alone let the subordinates mess around. Otherwise, if you can arrest the salt merchants today, you can arrest the officials tomorrow, and you will rebel the day after tomorrow! Absolutely will not tolerate it!"

Li Shanchang closed his eyes and meditated for a while, then sneered and said: "Even though you are as clever as a tongue, the old man will not agree!"

Good guy, Li Shanchang directly embarrassed the ministers, making these people black-faced and embarrassed.

Although Li Shanchang is the prime minister of the left, he is in charge of the government, but he has to explain the matter and let the big guys help him, otherwise, what's the use of being an empty prime minister?

In the end, you, Li Shanchang, ignored the intentions of so many of us ministers, and made us lose face in public. What are you going to do?

Do you still want to hang out?

At this time Zhou Zhen, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, stood up to smooth things over and said, "This matter is too big. Let's think about it carefully, and let Xiang Li think about it carefully. We still leave."

These important officials left one after another, Li Shanchang looked at their backs and snorted coldly.

How could Lao Li not see what kind of tricks they were playing?

If they do it this way, let alone bring down the price of salt, it will increase the price!

This kind of method, if it's just Zhu Yuanzhang, might work, but don't forget, there is Zhang Ximeng too!That kid was familiar with this set of techniques from the beginning.

I guess I learned it from my family, after all, Mr. Yunzhuang was exhausted like this back then.

After so many years, Zhang Ximeng has already cultivated to become a master.

You also don't work with him much, so you don't know how powerful that kid is.

The old man will not follow you to find death!

Li Shanchang had a glimpse of the problem and was unwilling to get involved.

But he never expected that three days later, there would be a petition to impeach him!

That's right!

Li Shanchang was impeached.

The charges are also very strange, the corpse is a vegetarian meal, and there is nothing to do, so that the place is chaotic and people's grievances are boiling.Ineffective in assisting the country and incompetent in governance.

Good guy, Li Shan has been growing for so many years, and no one has questioned his ability. Now it's all right, and there is actually a censor impeaching him.

Lao Li was instantly embarrassed.

These bastards are so cowardly!

Li Shanchang was furious, but when he calmed down a little, he had to admit that the opponent's hand was very clever.

The prime minister was impeached, and the emperor had to intervene. In this case, Zhu Yuanzhang had to make trouble during the salt law.

Even if Li Shanchang didn't show up and didn't want to get involved, he was coerced into it and had no choice.

After falling in, it's not Li Shanchang who has the final say!

"Good! It's good!"

Li Shanchang was so angry that he gritted his teeth. When Zhu Yuanzhang first raised his army, there were not many civil servants. Everyone respected Li Shanchang very much, even Zhang Ximeng was no exception.

People like Xu Da and Chang Yuchun all respect Li Shanchang.

Not to mention the civil servants below, no matter what the matter is, the big guys have to communicate with Lao Li, and dare not hide it from Li Xiang.

It turns out that it's good now, the bastards below don't listen to me and trip me up!

It's really green out of blue!

You guys are really good!

Li Shanchang was furious, and amidst the fury, there was a trace of fear.

Because the appearance of this incident meant that I could no longer cover myself, and the people below began to rebel.

This matter is not a good thing for Lao Li.

If he wanted to maintain his power, besides dealing with those who plotted against him, he also had to find ways to keep some people and let the big guys know that he, Xiang Li, was still useful.

It's just that Li Shanchang has no idea how to handle this scale.

But no matter how worried he is, things will not change because of Lao Li's thoughts...Zhu Yuanzhang issued an order to call all the officials to Fengtian Hall.

Li Shanchang also came. Zhu Yuanzhang was very considerate and gave Li Shanchang a seat.

"From now on, Prime Minister Li will always have a seat when he enters the court to discuss affairs."

Good guy, this is a treatment that Zhang Ximeng doesn't even have!

Lao Li won the first place, which is worthy of congratulations.

But Li Shanchang couldn't be happy at all. This kind of tenderness is just paving the way for the next storm!

Sure enough, the impeachment of Li Shanchang was mentioned next, and the charges were there.

The reason is naturally the salt law. Regarding the implementation of the new salt law, Li Shanchang sat by and watched many problems, did nothing, and owed the emperor's kindness.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "What's the problem? The salt merchant in Suzhou was arrested? What are you thinking? Why don't you tell us, let us listen, so we can see your clever tricks."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the officials. At this moment, Hu Weiyong held back and didn't say much. Yang Xian just lowered his eyelids and looked at his toes.

"What, do you think Li Xiang is right? Then send those two daring bastards to Beiping to guard the border!" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily.

At this time, Yang Siyi, Minister of the Ministry of Households, finally spoke. He roughly said what he had said to Li Shanchang. It was about selling salt through salt merchants, transporting salt to yamen, and using the Ministry of Household... together with the taxation department, to Competent Salt Act.

That's right, he was extra careful and brought Hu Weiyong in.

After listening to this set of strategies, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly laughed, "You are really clever! You are so clever!"

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang reached out, he suddenly grabbed a secret report from the table and threw it to Li Shanchang.

"Mr. Li, take a look!"

Li Shanchang took it in his hand, and after opening it, sweat broke out on his forehead instantly.

This method has already been clearly written here.

In order to implement the new salt law, new salt shops must be established. If there are no new salt shops in various places, how can it be possible to lower the price of salt with the help of old salt merchants and their people?

This is one of them.

The name of the Salt Transport Envoy is the Salt Transport Envoy. In fact, he is only in charge of guarding the salt farms. He is just an old dog guarding the house. How many more livestock and horses will it take to transport salt?

How many additional people will be hired?

Is this expense paid by the court, or is it included in the salt price?

Furthermore, as for how to collect the salt tax, it is only necessary to arrange a Yuanwailang in the corresponding department office immediately.

The more officials and personnel arranged, the greater the salary expenditure.

If an official does not lay off any expenditures, but spends a lot more out of thin air, what is the purpose of implementing the new salt law?

Seeing these contents, even Li Shanchang was dumbfounded.

Sure enough, when I met an expert, what the officials thought of and didn't expect, was all written down by others, how can I play this?

"Mr. Li, what should I do, do you understand?"

Li Shanchang was shocked, and immediately said: "Understood, my minister, I suggest that the Salt Transport Envoy be abolished immediately!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Don't be too busy. It will be fine after a year and a half. The key is where the new salt law will be implemented and where it can be abolished. The people can't live without salt. Mr. Li can do it well." Safe is!"

Li Shanchang suddenly understood why he was given a seat.

"Old minister...get the order!"