On the second day Li Longji returned to the capital, he held a large court meeting, and all the fifth-rank officials serving in the capital went to the Hanyuan Hall to stand in line.
The light snow was still floating, but there was no snow under the steps of Hanyuan Hall. The snow that had fallen before had been cleared out, and there were hot water pipes underneath, which was geothermal, which was regarded as the welfare of the officials.
The officials have been very busy recently. There are many things at the end of the year. After this period of time, there will be annual leave in a few days, so you can spend a good year with your family.
The busiest among the crowd was Wang Zhao, who was standing in front of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. He has been on the night shift for six days in the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development for nearly half a month.
People have lost a few catties, and they have good spirits. They have money. Except for the last month, they have to wait for the accounting in January of next year. The tax data for the previous year has been sorted out.
"Wang Qing, can the tax for the eleven months of this year be counted?" Li Longji arrived at the Hanyuan Hall, just sat down, and couldn't wait to ask about the money.
Wang Zhao glanced at Zhang Zhong next to him. He was in a good mood. He thought that his Majesty would ask about the Ministry of Engineering first, but he didn't admit that he wanted to ask about his household. Money is really important.
Zhang Zhong Yu Guang glanced at Wang Xi and ignored the other party. Money, that's what happened. Don't ask me for money. It's meaningless.
Wang Zhao clearly felt Zhang Zhong's contempt, and stepped out after cursing secretly, "Tomorrow you will lose all your business."
He also held a wat board in his hand, which was different from the original long strip, but one foot in length and width, a clip at one end, a small slot on the far right, and a pencil stuck in the slot. There is a piece of rubber hanging under the pencil, and the rubber is there when the rubber is shipped back. There is a piece of paper on the wat board, which is actually a clip board for office use. It keeps pace with the times, which is inconvenient before.
"My Majesty, according to our statistics, in the first November of this year, the total tax collected was 311,169,622 and 400, and the expenditure in the first November was 100 million. There are more than six million pens. As of yesterday, Kuyin had a total of 366,777,922,150 pens and 316 pens."
After Wang Zhao finished reading the book, he stood up and raised his head, as if he had earned all the money.
Manchu Wenwu's eyes lit up, and Wang Zhao gave Zhang Zhong a triumphant look. He could estimate the income of the Zhang and Wang family for one year. Unless the other party evaded taxes, it would be clear after the tax was paid.
The income from the Zhang Wang family’s sales this year is more than 4 million less than last year. The only thing that cannot be calculated is the Baby Candy House, which is a tax-free industry. The other thing that cannot be calculated is the income of the Datang Bank, which is Your Majesty owns it and also file tax returns, but this tax report is not accurate. The interest rate difference between the reporting loss and the length of the payment collection period must be reduced.
Obviously, there will be no less hands and feet in the middle, and it is still your Majesty instructing, how can the emperor's money be able to figure out how much it is? In addition, the money spent in many aspects cannot be accounted for, such as espionage expenses. Which official is qualified to know how much the emperor’s espionage system has spent
It is estimated that the Zhang and Wang family have the same concealment, but it is the same as your Majesty's, which cannot be traced, because Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan have sent a lot of intelligence personnel abroad, and all kinds of obscure tricks cannot be avoided.
But in any case, the normal reimbursement is indeed less than last year, but I haven't taken the time to see why it is less.
Zhang Zhong still ignored it. He could guess what Wang Zhu thought. Isn’t it because today’s income is less, that’s right, otherwise Datang’s money won’t be more, and part of the family’s money is used for private military expansion. Now, especially with regard to weapons, the ammunition used for improvement or consumption is money.
Li Longji, who was sitting above, was not far away. He saw Wang Zhu's small movements, but he didn't care, mainly Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan didn't care.
"Well, next year I will be able to do a lot of things again. Each department will make a budget for the work, and after reviewing it, we can allocate money." Li Longji, who was in a good mood, began to pay.
"Your Majesty, the minister is unclear. Why did I pay twice as much tax as I did last year?" A young general of the Ministry of War, who used to be a guard at the border, was promoted only because of the military sandbox assessment last month. Courage stood up and asked.
A few days ago, he heard from others that his fiscal revenue in the past year was over 130 million yuan. He understood a little bit. He knew that money would become worthless when money suddenly increased. He had to ask for the sake of his brothers in the army.
When he asked, he found that the entire Hanyuan Hall was silent, and he couldn't help but worry even more.
After a while in the cold, Li Longji looked at the courtier below, sighed softly, turned on the microphone, and said to Zhang Jiuling: "Zhang Qing, come on."
Zhang Jiuling's expression was very unnatural. His family was in Guangzhou at that time, where plum vegetables were produced there, and some people in the family followed to do business. In the first half of the year, officials still had land income as a salary, but now he has handed over the land, naturally less self-produced. The excuse of selling, but the home business hasn't stopped, and he is still selling Mei Cai, making a lot of money.
Your Majesty called the name, a hundred of Zhang Jiuling's hearts were unwilling and had to stand up, and looked at the faces of other officials. All the officials were watching their noses, noses, mouths, and minds, and they were settled.
"Yang Zuo Fengchen, this matter is simple to say." Zhang Jiuling said loudly to the military attache who asked. This person's surname is Yang, Zuo Fengchenwei, and formerly Qianniu Mansion. The power of this officer has become very small for a while. Now, due to the change of the military service system and the rise of Datang’s economic strength, more armed forces are required to maintain, which has increased the power of this department.
The military attache surnamed Yang did not speak, and continued to listen.
"Listen to me one by one." Zhang Jiuling took a deep breath and organized the language: "Last year, I set a low tax collection rate. Officials' salaries are more produced on acres. This year, Your Majesty is wise and will go abroad to inspect local land construction. On the way, I heard a comment from a competent official and made changes to the way we obtain taxation and official salaries.
Taxes have doubled nearly five times in business. There are not too many voluntary taxpayers during the trial period. Officials receive salaries. Spending time also promotes the circulation of materials and forms part of the tax. Therefore, China’s fiscal revenue will increase. Maybe next year Also doubled.
Furthermore, after years of hard work, Sinong Temple released a large number of crop seeds in this spring, and the yield per mu has increased significantly. There will be no major incidents around this year. The people live in peace and the output of livestock has also increased. "
Zhang Jiuling barely finished speaking and kept wiping sweat.
The surnamed Yang raised his head and rolled his eyes to ponder, nodded, acknowledging that tax revenue can be raised in this way. When all the businessmen in Datang agreed, doubling would not be a problem.
"Oh, I know, I just don't know who is the competent official? Can you decide whether it is in the DPRK? What if you go on business?" The surname Yang is more real, who is so daring to directly influence your majesty's decision on national affairs
Zhang Jiuling glared, "Who do you think it is General Yang?"
"Oh, Ben, this official isn't too clear, just leave it alone. Those who make this policy are really capable officials, Your Majesty Shengming." The surname Yang can guess who it is after only a few breaths, obviously lacking confidence.
The officials despised, you know that you are afraid
Li Longji did not mention Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, anyway, officials of a certain level knew who could easily influence Datang's decision-making.
"Next topic." Li Longji leaned back and waited.
He was uncomfortable with the increase in taxes. He was exchanging the benefits. The railways in various parts of the country were not fully connected, and all the trains were not delivered to the place. The steam engine wagons had been separated early, and there were officials' salaries. , More than twice the income from going to the fields is now given.
"If it weren't for Xiaobao's amazing calculations, in the future, railway transportation will have new changes, and the land will be more valuable. This time, the qi will also blow me to death."
Li Longji thought, his eyes on the officials of Manchuria also became unkind. How many ministers did not have private property? I didn’t see who was willing to pay for the disaster relief. When I became a shareholder in the new industry of the Ministry of Industry, I got the money, especially after the officials carrying the investment in the tractors turned around on the streets of Beijing, more officials were willing to pay. Why didn't you see you so active when you didn't have money
According to Xiaobao's words, it's too ugly to eat. It's okay to put out a hundred and ten consistent pretends. Bullying me can't handle you. Take a share, and I will let Xiaobao take care of you.
When Li Longji was considering retaliation against officials, the court’s issues passed one after another, and there were hardly any obstacles encountered. The treasury became rich, and many issues eventually pointed to money.
The wealthy Li Longji thinks that the problems that can be solved with money are not problems.
When it was almost noon, after what others said was almost the same, Li Longji discovered one thing. No one mentioned Datang’s infrastructure construction. There are ways for railways. What about highways? It is not a good thing for the country to stock too much spare money, and it will depreciate.
So he looked at Zhang Zhong: "Does Zhang Qing's Ministry of Industry have issues?"
Zhang Zhong shook his head: "My Majesty, the Ministry of Industry is not short of money now. The Ministry of Industry has produced many new chemical products. In addition to the research expenses, there is also a slight surplus, such as soap, toothpaste, fertilizer, and kerosene lamps. So are shoes with candles and rubber soles."
When he was speaking, Zhang Zhong finally looked at Wang Chao. Last year, the Ministry of Industry needed money for research and was stuck by the Ministry of Household. His son and daughter-in-law got angry, and later retaliated against each other. However, after all, it is better to beg for yourself. .
According to my son, our technology is not good. We can only produce by local methods. There is a lot of waste of resources and serious pollution. However, special treatment is required during special periods. If the production capacity of the unit is low, workshops should be built.
Wang Zhu looked down at the file folder, very engaged, and he didn't know what good story was written on it.
"Where is the road infrastructure?" Li Longji ignored the battle between his officials and asked what he wanted to know the most.
"The ministers on the roads still wait for the reports from local officials. After the reports are completed, the ministers can withdraw the account at the household department, which will be reviewed by the household department, and then transferred through the Datang Bank." Zhang Zhong answered truthfully.
Li Longji nodded, yes, the money needs to be paid out by the Ministry of Households, or it should be managed by the Ministry of Industry, but the Ministry of Industry has no real power in local infrastructure construction. The Ministry of Households can bypass the Ministry of Industry and directly talk to local officials. Regarding the payment, of course, the Ministry of Industry can now bypass the Ministry of Households and directly allocate money to the local fortification management department, because the Ministry of Industry has money on its own, but Zhang Zhong does not pay.
Li Longji looked serious, and said to Wang Chao: "Next year should be a special year for transportation. I don't want the key materials to be blocked by money."
"The minister understands." Wang Zhao responded loudly, becoming more and more dissatisfied with Zhang Zhong in his heart. The other party was too wicked, so he pointed out himself and asked his Majesty to warn him.