Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 608: One thing down one thing
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Before the future of the tax department, the officials have heard of the reputation of the tax department, but they still have expectations for it. The ancients said that we do not look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face. After all, we are all bureaucrats , who are all messing around in this field, no matter what, they have to give a little face.
However, the disappointment is as great as the expectation!
Chen Ming's attitude is just like his paralyzed face, without any emotion. In his eyes, it seems that only taxation is the only thing he cares about. Not like an official, more like a fool, who doesn't care about other people's feelings when he says anything, as if everyone is an enemy.
This is not an official way.
Even though the stern and selfless Duke Bao was alive, he was not as ruthless as him.
Of course, this Bao Zheng's EQ is actually very high, and he also cares about the sophistication of the world. Wang Anshi and Sima Guang have mixed with him before.
But Chen Ming didn't care about that.
This is the Tax Division.
Cold-blooded from the very beginning, whether it is Li He or Chen Ming, they are not officials in the outer court, they are all accountants and warehouse managers in the inner court, and none of them passed the imperial examination to become an official, and Zhao Xu chose theirs One of the reasons is that they have nothing to do with the outer court.
Because the tax department just wants to collect their taxes, and they can't talk about human relationships.
Therefore, Chen Ming didn't need to deliberately please them, and he didn't even need to make the slightest compromise like Zhang Fei. He just collected taxes, and those who didn't pay taxes were all enemies of the tax department.
It's that simple.
At this moment, Chen Ming immediately replaced Zhang Fei and became the most hated person in the hearts of officials, bar none.
After Chen Ming left, the officials immediately vented their dissatisfaction with Chen Ming on Yuan Jiang's head, because this tax department was invited by Yuan Jiang. If you recruit such a guy, are you taking revenge on those people? The squire is still taking revenge on us.
They are all lost in the lake now.
"I admit, I was a little impulsive at first."
Facing the public outrage, Yuan Jiang still had to admit his mistake first, but immediately defended himself: "But judging from the whole process, even if I don't ask the imperial court to send the tax department, the imperial court will still do so. Because the imperial court has decided to implement the exemption law in Hezhong Prefecture, if the exemption law comes, the tax department will definitely come."
"What can we do now?"
He Chunlin said depressedly: "As soon as the tax department comes, it will deprive the head of household and Lizheng of their powers, and change the two taxes into one tax. This will definitely attract many voices of opposition, and even lead to turmoil."
Of course he would not say that he evaded taxes, but there is a very real problem, that is, those country gentry and landlords are trying to evade taxes. Ming made it very clear that from now on, only one department has the right to collect taxes, and that is the tax department, and those tax collectors can go home and stay.
Yuan Jiang immediately said: "If any turmoil is caused, we don't care about our affairs. Just now the tax envoy made it very clear that how to collect taxes has nothing to do with us, it is the responsibility of their tax department."
Cao Yi snorted: "Do they have such great ability?"
Yuan Jiang said: "This old man is not very clear, let's see what they plan to do."
The officials exchanged glances with each other for a moment.
Since Yuan Jiang said so, they also know what to do. Since ancient times, it has been difficult for the court to collect taxes from these big landlords and gentry.
They released the news very quickly, and they added fuel and vinegar to it.
It means that the government will completely lose all tax collection rights, and no one has the tax collection power except the tax department. In addition, everyone must pay taxes, including officials, generals, soldiers, Taoist monks, Female household, wait.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused an uproar.
From military generals and literati, from monks to soldiers, everyone is against the tax department. This tax exemption is our privilege, and you will deprive it of this?
And the most powerful force in the Hezhong Mansion is the military. Zhang Fei also used a lot of effort to bind the interests of the military with the judicial power of the imperial court. power to safeguard the interests of the soldiers.
Therefore, when dealing with the imperial court before, the military always seemed relatively silent. Although people like Fan Meng were very unhappy with the imperial court, he could not use the military's power.
But the tax department is not the imperial court. There are rumors in this military camp, and many people are fanning the flames.
Talking about money must hurt feelings.
No one wants to pay taxes.
Yongxing Army Base Camp.
A carriage slowly drove up to the door, and Wang Shao got out of the car, saw a person in front of the door, and said, "Why didn't Guo Jinglue go in first."
Guo Kui said hehe, "I'm a martial artist with a stupid mouth, so I'll talk about it later."
Wang Shao was dissatisfied and said: "At this time, you will become a martial artist."
Guo Kui hurriedly said: "It has always been, it has always been."
Wang Shao sighed helplessly, "Since I came to the Hezhong Mansion, I have been doing this kind of thing to offend people."
Guo Kui laughed and said: "As a minister, I should share your worries."
When it comes to this, what else can Wang Shao say, he stretched out his hand and said, "Please."
Guo Kui hurriedly said: "Please first."
In the end, the two came to the big tent side by side, and saw that almost all the generals of the Yongxing Army had arrived.
All the generals looked at the two of them, because they knew that this sudden meeting must be aimed at the tax department.
After Wang Shao sat down, he swept his eyes and said majesticly: "All the people I will call will stand up. Yang Chunhua."
"At."
"Fan Meng."
"At."
"Ancient deep."
"At."
He announced six or seven names in a row.
After they all stood up, Wang Shao said: "You have been laid off, pack your bags and leave the barracks immediately today."
When everyone heard the words, their expression changed.
"Wang Xuanfu, what did we do wrong? Why did you fire us?" Fan Meng, who was stunned for a while, suddenly asked emotionally.
"Please give us an explanation, otherwise, we will not accept it."
Several generals also expressed their dissatisfaction.
You are a little too sudden.
"Because you openly opposed the tax department in the military." Wang Shao said simply and clearly.
"We risked our lives to fight for our country, but the tax department still has to collect our taxes. Can I say a few words if I'm dissatisfied?"
Wang Shaodao: "At present, the tax department has not yet determined how to collect taxes. You are spreading rumors in the army and encouraging soldiers. What is your intention?"
Currently, the tax department has not announced the specific tax law, and Chen Ming just told the officials that they will definitely receive a tax form.
Qin Zhongshou hurriedly said: "Xuanfu envoy, they were only excited for a while, and they said a few words, it is understandable, please give them another chance."
The rest of the generals also stood up and interceded for them.
Wang Shao looked resolute, shook his head and said: "This matter is not negotiable."
"???"
The generals were dumbfounded, brother, are you serious?
Just because we said something to the tax department?
The tax department is your father, why not?
Guo Kui suddenly said: "You reckless people, you really don't know how to use your brains. If you listen to the wind, it will rain. You really have to blame yourself for being fired. You have no one to blame."
Qin Zhongshou hurriedly asked: "What does Guo Jinglue say?"
After all, Guo Kui was born as a general, so they are on one side!
Guo Kui didn't answer and asked instead: "Guess, who will the tax department collect the taxes for in the end? Think about it again, why did the government send the tax department to Hezhong Mansion?"
The generals were silent for a while.
There is no need to think about it, isn't it just for military expenses?
Gu Shen said: "But we just said a few words."
Wang Shao scolded angrily: "But it is your lies in the army that have attracted the attention of the tax department, and may even come to investigate our army's taxes and account expenditures."
A general said, "How many are there?"
Guo Kui asked with a smile: "How many people do you have?"
The general immediately bowed his head and remained silent.
Guo Kui said again: "Yesterday, the tax envoy Chen came to us in person and told us very clearly that the only thing the tax department is worried about is not being able to collect taxes. The rest will be ignored, and he doesn't even care whether there will be a mutiny in the army. , because the tax department cannot collect taxes and cannot pay military salaries, the army will definitely mutiny.”
The generals looked at each other in blank dismay.
I think this tax is too harsh, but at the same time I think it makes sense.
Tax inspections may not necessarily lead to mutiny, but if you fail to pay the military salary, there will definitely be problems.
Wang Shao reprimanded: "If you still want yourself and your soldiers to receive full military pay every month, and not to be investigated by the tax department for the time being, you'd better keep your mouths shut."
Hearing this, Yang Chunhua suddenly felt that the situation was not good, and immediately cried: "Wang Xuanfu, Guo Jinglue, we know we were wrong, please give us another chance."
The rest also begged for mercy.
You guys are too ruthless, I just said a few words, and I was fired immediately.
This!
Wang Shao said: "I'm sorry! If I keep you, it may cause a catastrophe. I have to think about the overall situation. Come here!"
"At."
A pair of soldiers enters immediately.
Wang Shaodao: "Take them down and supervise them until they leave the barracks."
"Yes."
"Wang Xuanfu, I know I was wrong, let's go around us once."
"We knew we were wrong."
Following their cries and cries, they gradually faded away, and there was complete silence in the big tent, and every general was sweating profusely.
Wang Shao glanced at him, "I can understand other people's opposition to the tax department, but as generals, I advise you not to mess with them. Even if you are dissatisfied with those who help us to ask for military pay, don't come here." Talk about it in the barracks, otherwise, don’t blame me for not showing any kindness, no matter how much military exploits you have made.”
These generals were already silent, and could only nod their heads in agreement.
Just a few words of yelling, and he was immediately fired, without showing any sympathy.
If you scold the privy envoy, you won't necessarily suffer this kind of punishment.
I can't afford to offend you!
I really can't afford to offend you!
But in fact, this is not the pressure from the tax department, but the pressure from Zhao Xu. Zhao Xu issued a secret edict to Wang Shao and Guo Kui, demanding that the military camp must never target the tax department, and those who violated it will be held accountable.
This is the reason for the current killing of chickens and monkeys.
Otherwise, Wang Shao wouldn't have done it.
Of course, this is still not enough, and the morale of the army must be stabilized. Wang Shao and Guo Kui sent their confidants to tell the soldiers that the arrival of the tax department was to defend the previous judgment of the imperial court and ensure that the soldiers could get to the full military pay, while retaining their tax-free privileges.
When the soldiers heard that this was the case, they immediately turned to support the tax department.
Since the imperial court's verdict, the soldiers are actually beating their hearts out. Can the government pay the full amount of military salary?
Because they also know that finances are difficult.
Now the rumors outside have explained all of this. Otherwise, how could the money be sent to them if they were not charged in this way.
And the generals didn't say a word about the tax department. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they didn't say a word, because if they did, they would be fired.
It's that simple.
Police station.
"Hey boy! Dongdong, it's lucky to have you this time, otherwise, Uncle Qin's official position would be lost."
Qin Zhongshou took Cao Dongdong's hand and said with tears in his eyes.
Of course he is not happy, you still want to collect my taxes, but he came to Cao Dongdong to inquire about it beforehand, but Cao Dongdong told him, don't mess with the tax department, the tax department is much more ruthless than our police station, I want to Join the Tax Division.
Qin Zhongshou didn't gossip, otherwise he might be fired.
Cao Dongdong grinned and said: "My nephew will not lie to anyone, not Uncle Qin. When the tax department collected the exemption tax in the capital, the first batch of people who went to declare were all the prime ministers of the dynasty. Bachelor, my father has been ill for several months."
Qin Zhongshou hurriedly asked, "Why is Bu Shuai sick?"
Cao Dongdong scratched his eyebrows and said, "Because those tax policemen were trained by my Cao family."
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Qin Zhongshou was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered something, and said, "The police station has elite soldiers with horses and armor?"
Cao Dongdong said: "They are the tax police."
Qin Zhongshou immediately took a deep breath, "Will the tax department use those elite soldiers to deal with people who have not paid taxes?"
Cao Dongdong nodded.
Qin Zhongshou excitedly said: "The tax department can be lawless."
"That's not it."
Cao Dongdong hurriedly said: "The tax department is most afraid of our public security law, and we are in charge of all illegal affairs."
"???"
Qin Zhongshou didn't quite understand.
This whole set of new rules is really too complicated.
Cao Dongdong suddenly looked at Fu Shichun beside him, "Xiaochun, you are dumb, come and talk to Uncle Qin."
Fu Shichun glared at him, and then explained to Qin Zhongshou: "Because tax evasion is an illegal act, the tax department does not have judicial power, so he has to sue to recover taxes. The tax department only has the right to verify and arrest, but In the end, whether you are guilty or not, you still have to be judged by the royal court."
Qin Zhongshou nodded and said, "So that's what happened."
As for Wei Yingfang, Cao Yi and the others over there, they were all shocked when they learned that Fan Meng had been laid off.
No!
We scold every day, and there seems to be no problem.
They soon thought of dealing with the tax department through the public prosecutor's law, so they asked Fan Meng to go to the procuratorate to file a complaint, saying that Wang Shao and Chen Ming were in collusion to eliminate dissidents.
When Su Zhe heard about this, he thought it was lawless. If it was true, it would definitely be a big problem, so he immediately sent people to the barracks to investigate.
Procuratorate.
"Sorry, Fan Dutou, according to our investigation, we cannot appeal your dismissal."
Su Zhe said helplessly.
Fan Meng asked, "Why?"
Su Zhe said: "Emissary Wang Xuanfu confessed to us yesterday that the reason he fired you was indeed because of your remarks against the tax department. Envoy Wang Xuanfu believed that you, as generals, not only did not lead by example, But they are still spreading rumors in the army, causing panic among the soldiers. It just so happens that they are going to lay off a group of generals, so he is based on the current disarmament policy to lay off you. This is their right, and we cannot do this File an appeal."
"???"
Fan Meng was full of swear words all of a sudden, you civil servants know how to play!
It's such a hot dog!
Disarmament is a decision made by the imperial court, and the power of interpretation is entirely in their hands. The principle of disarmament is the survival of the fittest. Wang Shao thinks that they follow the wind and rain, which does not meet the requirements of the soldiers at all, and the procuratorate has nothing to do.
Although Yang Chunhua, Gu Shen and the others over there did not come to the procuratorate to file a complaint, they begged their grandpa and grandma everywhere, hoping to forgive them for a while.
They really didn't expect that they would be laid off like this, and their military career would end here just because of a few words.
I feel aggrieved just thinking about it!
But it's useless to be sincere. Qin Zhongshou told them very clearly that their military status has been revoked, and there is no room for maneuver.
This made Yang Chunhua and the others deeply desperate, so they could only make an appointment together and drink away their worries.
While drinking, three unexpected guests arrived suddenly.
"Who are you?"
Yang Chunhua looked at the visitor with drunken eyes.
The leader sat down directly, "The tax envoy Chen Ming."
Yang Chunhua, Gu Shen and the other four stood up immediately, and Yang Chunhua took off the saber directly and held it in his hand.
This grievance has its head, and the debt has its owner, and you even delivered it to your door. The key is that when we drank wine, we really got bored of life.
Yang Chunhua shouted angrily: "How dare you come here?"
Chen Ming looked at them without fear and said, "I'm here to give you a chance to take revenge."
Give us a chance for revenge?
What do you mean?
Are you telling us to kill you?
Yang Chunhua was dumbfounded.
Is the tax envoy already so ruthless?
"You are actually bewitched by others, so you became this scapegoat, and the purpose of those people is to fear that the tax inspector will check their taxes. So!"
Chen Ming put the token on the table, "I'll give you a chance to join the Taxation Department, which is responsible for investigating tax evasion by generals, Cao officials and others."
Yang Chunhua and others were dumbfounded again.
This turning point is really unexpected!
Chen Ming said again: "You have completely lost your jobs, and in the eyes of our tax department, you are even disqualified from being investigated. But, do you want to see Zeng Jin's colleagues take over your position in the military? Those money-lovers, use the greedy money to sit in a restaurant and eat hot food or drink spicy food?"
When Yang Chunhua heard this, he threw the saber and grabbed the token, "I am willing to join the tax department."
Gu Shen and others also expressed their willingness to join the tax department.
Human nature is like this, we have a hard time, and everyone should not think about it.
Chen Ming stood up and said, "Don't drink any alcohol, sober yourself up, and report to the Taxation Department tomorrow."
"The next officer obeys."
Several people clasped their fists together and said.
In fact, the military camp is much more corrupt than the government office, because the military camp involves water transport and military pay, and the profits in it are unimaginably huge, but for the tax department, the taxes we have worked so hard to collect , You are not allowed to be corrupt, even if you must be corrupt, you still have to pay taxes!
Therefore, the tax department must absorb the insiders of the military camp and understand the tricks of the military camp before they can collect taxes.
Wang Shao chose Yang Chunhua and the others to make an example of others, in order to cooperate with the tax department in recruiting troops. In fact, they were not the only ones who fanned the flames in the barracks.
It was undercurrents and turbulent outside, and the grass and trees were full of soldiers, but the imperial court showed a peaceful atmosphere. Everyone was busy with the affairs of the law school, and had just finished an entrance exam.
"Wow! Is the enrollment rate so high? It has reached 60%."
Zhang Fei put down the report card, and looked at the four little king kong again, "You didn't play tricks on it, did you?"
Cai Bian hurriedly said: "Students dare not."
Xu Zhiqian explained: "Law studies is a compulsory subject for examinees, but anyone who wants to take the scientific examination has already memorized the "Song Xingtong" backwards, and those who come to take the examination are all scholars. It is reasonable for many people to pass the exam."
Hearing this, Zhang Fei couldn't help but smiled wryly: "So the entire imperial court, I alone can't memorize "Song Xing Tong" backwards?"
Xu Zhiqian pursed her lower lip, "And Li Si."
Ye Zucha smiled obsequiously: "If this is a test of the legal system, the students think that none of them can pass."
Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "Are you sure you can get through it?"
"Ugh!"
Ye Zuqia's expression gradually became stiff.
Cai Bian and the others buried their heads in laughter.
"OK!"
Zhang Fei didn't entertain them any more, saying: "These people have already been recruited, you arrange it yourself, how to teach them."
Shangguan asked hurriedly, "Teacher, aren't you going to class?"
Zhang Fei said: "You first teach them the concept and thought of the rule of law, and then I will take time to teach them a lesson."
Cai Jing suddenly said: "Teacher, there is a lot of turmoil outside now, everyone is in danger, and it may even cause some turmoil."
Cai Bian and the others immediately looked at Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei looked at Cai Jing and asked, "So what do you think our imperial court should do?"
Cai Jing replied: "According to the tax department in the capital, only the imperial court and the procuratorate can check and balance the tax department, because everyone who evades tax must go through the trial of the imperial court. Now everyone talks about the tax department. Therefore, The students think this is an excellent opportunity for our imperial court to win people's hearts, as long as they tell everyone that the imperial court will not let the tax department mess around, they will definitely support our imperial court even more."
What is justice is when evil appears, so Cai Jing thinks this is an excellent opportunity for publicity, not only can the people support the imperial court more, but also can eliminate the grievances between the officials, but it cannot Let it go!
"Makes sense!"
Zhang Fei nodded, and asked again: "Who will tell me, what punishment will I face for tax evasion in my court?"
Shangguan Jun immediately said: "Generally, tax evasion is punished by confiscating half of the family property, sixty to one hundred for moss, and one year's imprisonment for more serious cases. The head of the household and Li Zheng will also be punished."
Cai Bian added: "But this is just general tax evasion. Once it involves wine tax, salt tax, and tea tax, if it exceeds a certain amount, it can be directly sentenced to death."
Ye Zuqia said: "During the Tianxi period, Emperor Zhenzong issued an edict that those who sell alcohol without permission will no longer be punished with death, but will be replaced with stick ridges, Guizhou noodles, and a prison city five hundred miles away. And about salt Taxes and tea taxes are also reduced accordingly, in order to encourage the development of industry and commerce.”
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "What is certain now is that the taxation department adopts the method of self-declaration, which we are no strangers to, but for the people of Hezhong Prefecture, this is a very unfamiliar taxation method .Then the imperial court should also give understanding in terms of punishment, Cai Jing."
"The student is here."
"You write an article, publish it on the law newspaper, and inform the people that based on the tax collection method of self-declaration, the imperial court decides to exempt the first offender from the penalty, and only imposes a fine. As for the fine, the imperial court will decide later The corresponding punishment will be given according to the regulations of the Tax Department. But when you write, you must imply that the people, the tax department’s power is only to inspect taxes, but whether they are guilty or not is determined by our public security law. This will not only reassure people’s hearts, It can also win people's hearts."
Cai Jing nodded and said, "Yes, the students know what to do."
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