Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 717: The wind blows from the southeast

Chapter 717 The Southeast Wind Rises

To be honest, Zhang Fei was very happy to see the three cobblers, Cao Dongdong, come back. In fact, he only had a few friends with whom he could talk in the Northern Song Dynasty. The others were either business partners or Although political partners have a good relationship, the purpose of their interactions is still to put their respective interests first.

However, this is a fake. After these two glasses of wine, Zhang Fei was inquiring about the situation in Hezhong Mansion.

It's okay not to ask. Once asked, Cao Dongdong and Ma Xiaoyi immediately started talking over each other.

At that time, they went to Jingzhao Mansion and wiped out all the gangsters, young masters, thieves and robbers.

Actually, they did similar things in Hezhong Mansion, but it was all promoted by Zhang Fei in a plan, and they did it in waves. Later, Zhang Fei came back, and no one cared about the three cobblers. , and then went completely crazy.

"Zhang San."

Cao Dongdong suddenly wiped his lips and slapped Zhang Fei on the shoulder, "I think that Mr. Su Xiao has a rebellious heart, so I can't believe it."

After hearing this, Fu Shichun immediately held his forehead.

Zhang Fei put aside his dirty hands and asked, "How do you say this in the office?"

Cao Dongdong said: "Because of his obstruction, our police station has never been able to go deep into the countryside. Now if the government wants to do anything, it still has to go through those squires, not through our royal police. Do you think he is a traitor?" ”

Fu Shichun said: "Ya Nei, don't talk nonsense. We have worked hard for three years in Hezhong Prefecture, but we can only wander on the edge of the countryside. We have only been in Jingzhao Prefecture for about a year. Many local villagers do not believe us. No. How to govern by relying on the squire."

Cao Dongdong snorted: "If you don't do it, how do you know it won't work? Now that we are back, it is really difficult for the Royal Police over there to enter the countryside again."

Fu Shichun rolled his eyes and was too lazy to argue with this guy.

Zhang Fei said: "As for rural matters, didn't I make an appointment to go to the countryside before I left?"

Fu Shichun said: "So they took advantage of the township covenant to become more conservative, and Yizhuang, who fulfilled the township covenant, had more contact with the government. In the end, it was the government that allocated money to Yizhuang, not the public prosecutor.

Although they did not dare to openly oppose us, they still tried their best to prevent the public security organs from interfering in the affairs of the township. However, they did not dare to be as unscrupulous as before. ”

Cao Dongdong said matter-of-factly: "This is what they call doing it by lying on their laurels. Now that we are strong, they are forced to avoid our edge, but if there is a chance, they will definitely deal with us. We have to strike first."

Ma Xiaoyi nodded and said: "I agree with my brother, they are not friendly to our Royal Police at all."

"Take your time!"

Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, "This kind of thing is difficult to accomplish overnight."

In fact, he was very happy to see this situation. After all, he was not there. If the Royal Police were left alone, wouldn't there be problems?

Before he left, he left a rural covenant and a righteous village to the local area, the purpose of which was to allow them to check and balance each other.

After all, the Royal Police can also become evil policemen. He has never naively believed that all Royal Police are upright and kind people and will never do bad things in their lives.

Whether it is in the court or at the local level, Zhang Fei actually adopts a balanced strategy. He will not let others dominate, but he will not let the public security, prosecution and law dominate.

Because he does not want to dominate the country. To be honest, he is not that capable. He only dares to hold on to the three-thirds of an acre of public security, procuratorate and law. His purpose is to promote public security, procuratorate and law, so any party that dominates will be It's not in his interest.

Only when the situation is relatively balanced and it is difficult for both sides to win or lose, can the public security law develop rapidly, because in this case, they can be forced to seek the public security law to solve the problem.

Once a dominant family emerges, the first target will definitely be the Public Security Bureau. If Wang Anshi is allowed to dominate the government and the opposition as in history, he will definitely kill the Public Security Bureau. There is no doubt about this, including the Public Security Bureau himself. This is a feudal society after all.

In the case of the squires, Zhang Fei has been wandering outside the countryside, giving the squires a sense of crisis. In fact, he is also using the squires to supervise the public prosecutor's office.

Cao Dongdong and the others just drank an aperitif here, and then left in a hurry. Without thinking about it, they must have gone to Baifanlou to find their friends and brag. After all, they were returning in triumph. This is It is extremely rare in the yamen world.

Zhang Fei is too lazy to entertain Chen Maoqian and the others. They are now focused on the tax bill. As long as he goes there, Chen Maoqian and others will definitely try their best to dig out some information from him.

So he returned to the backyard and saw Xu Zun sitting and chatting with many colleagues, but Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were not there. They must have left. Neither of them liked this kind of occasion.

You don’t need to think about it to know that these officials are also here to inquire about the procuratorate’s mouth, because the Tax Department is still monolithic at present, and officials cannot penetrate it for the time being. The only thing that can check and balance the Tax Department is the Public Procuratorate and Law. Now there is such a good excuse. , of course they want to check it out.

Do Wang Anshi and Sima Guang like this kind of occasion? Although they may fight to the death when they meet, they still have very similar views on many things.

Zhang Fei did not join in the fun and sneaked back to his small courtyard.

"Madam!"

Zhang Fei first came to Gao Wenyin's house.

"Shh!"

Having just entered the door, Gao Wenyin quickly raised her hand to stop him. His horrified expression made Zhang Fei hold his breath.

What's going on?

Gao Wenyin pointed to the sleeping baby next to her, indicating that her son had just fallen asleep.

Zhang Fei nodded at people like a robot, and then walked over quietly with cat steps.

Suddenly, Gao Wenyin raised her hand to stop him again.

Zhang Fei looked at him confused.

Gao Wenyin raised her hand to lightly cover her lips and nose, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Zhang Fei blinked, then raised his sleeves and sniffed, and then realized that he had drunk wine. He pointed to the door with tears in his eyes, and then walked out quietly. Gotta go.

As soon as the door closed, he sighed, "I knew it, I knew that as long as this Wen Yin gave birth to a child, I would definitely be ranked second, but I didn't expect it to be so exaggerated. Forget it. , it’s better to go to Zhiqian."

Xu Zhiqian is completely opposite to Gao Wenyin. Ever since she gave birth to her son, the happiness on Gao Wenyin’s face has become more and more intense. She has almost always stayed with her son, taking good care of him and feeding him. Even the old lady who is waiting around can’t get involved. .

Xu Zhiqian looked relieved, but she had finally gotten through it. Her son was usually taken care of by a wet nurse, but in fact Xu Zun and Zhang Fei didn't trust her to take care of him.

At work, Xu Zhiqian is very meticulous, but in life, Xu Zhiqian has always been careless.

Xu Zhiqianfei was very happy to see Zhang Fei. She quickly waved her hand and motioned for him to sit by the bed, "I heard that the tax department started issuing tax bills today."

Zhang Fei nodded, smiled and asked, "Why are you so excited?"

Xu Zhiqian asked anxiously: "Then do you think they will all pay taxes truthfully?"

Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "Of course it's impossible. There will always be people who find ways to evade taxes, and the richer people are, the more likely they are to evade taxes."

Xu Zhiqian said: "Is it because they have a lot of friends?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "According to the tax law, if you earn 30 guan a year, you have to pay a lot. But if it is 1,000 guan, you have to pay about 200 guan. This is a huge difference. Stop!"

Xu Zhiqian rolled her eyes and said, "After all, by the time the tax inspection comes, I will have already given birth."

Only then did Zhang Fei react and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will definitely do what I promised you. Take good care of yourself and come to the procuratorate to hang out with me. You can't be an official, but you definitely can't be an official. Question."

Xu Zhiqian immediately beamed.

She actually doesn’t want to be an official, she just likes work very much.

During her pregnancy, there were one big case after another, but it made her anxious, and now she can return to the world.

As long as tax collection exists, tax evasion and tax evasion will never become obsolete.

No matter how ruthless and ruthless the tax department is, there is no need to worry, they tax police will have nothing to do.

Besides, the tax department operates under the Public Security Bureau, which imposes restrictions on them. Unlike in the past, when they levied taxes on the people, the amount was what they said.

There is a lot of room for gaming, and it all depends on who has the better methods.

Of course, this is also a key reason why those powerful people are temporarily unable to refute.

The tax-free privilege has not reduced their income. At the same time, they only pay 3% of their salary. Even if the total tax is collected, this will not change. It is just that other properties must be levied according to the standard of the total tax.

Even so, the emergence of this new tax bill still caused a lot of discussion.

From high-ranking officials to traffickers and pawns, everyone is talking about this matter.

It also caused many strange phenomena, including an increase in the price of abacus, and a direct doubling of the number of applicants in the Arithmetic School and Law School.

Because this tax bill is so detailed, many big landowners are confused about it. They don’t want to find a firm. Their wealth is not exposed, and the tax department is all-pervasive. They only trust their relatives, so Let your son go to the School of Accounting to study. If this continues, there must be someone in the family who is good at calculating accounts.

It goes without saying about the law. If you want to avoid taxes, you must be proficient in tax laws, and the law school is naturally the first choice.

Not only that, there are also discussions within the royal family.

Because Zhao Xu asked King Chang and the rest of the royal family to return all the land in their names to avoid being caught.

This is the first time ever.

"Don't blame me!"

Zhao Xu supported Empress Dowager Cao and explained: "Actually, my grandson doesn't want to force his second brother to return the land, but he has to think about the overall situation. The country's finances are currently in danger, and the tax department is working hard to collect taxes for the country. , so my grandson is forced to do this."

The Empress Dowager Cao showed a charitable smile on her face and patted the back of Zhao Xu's hand gently, "There is no need for the official to explain. I understand very well and think what the official did is right. I and your mother taught Hao a lesson yesterday." Son."

At this point, she suddenly changed the topic, "But officials, you must also remember that this kind of grace is also an extrajudicial favor."

Zhao Xu nodded and said, "My grandson must keep your teachings in mind."

In fact, Queen Mother Cao's meaning is very clear. It is of course possible for you to lead by example and help the country restore its finances. People in the royal family should also cooperate with you. But you can't believe it yourself. If everything is done in accordance with the law, why are those ministers loyal to you?

It is precisely because you have the power to show mercy outside the law that everyone will be loyal to you.

Zhao Xuben did not forget this point. Whether it was Cheng Fang or Liu Renzan, they still kept it. The purpose was to ensure that the imperial power was above the law.

The royal family is still dissatisfied with this, and this is especially true in the DPRK, especially Zeng Gongliang, who is very dissatisfied with this.

At the regular meeting, Zeng Gongliang said very simply: "Your Majesty's reward for his ministers is to show heaven's grace to them, but the tax department has to collect a tax on top of this heaven's grace. This is nothing different. So you offend Tianen!"

Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo couldn't help laughing.

It is no secret that Zeng Gongliang is stingy and loves money. Everyone knows it.

It is reasonable for him to get angry.

Although Sima Guang and Fu Bi were a little ashamed of this, they would not offend Zeng Gongliang.

Although Zeng Gongliang supported many of Wang Anshi's policies, especially in the military field, he was quite similar to the conservative ideas on some policies.

Neither party will offend him for this matter.

Zhao Xu frowned, "Is this happening?"

He really didn’t know. It was too detailed and he didn’t pay attention.

Wang Anshi immediately stood up and said: "According to the new tax law of the Department of Taxation, it is indeed stated that rewards from the court and employers must be included in it, but whether it includes rewards from His Majesty to his ministers is not included. Not specified."

Zhao Xu asked: "Does Master Wang know the reason?"

Wang Anshi immediately said: "I don't know."

Zhao Xu looked at the others again.

Sima Guang and the others all shook their heads.

Zeng Gongliang originally thought that the emperor knew about it, but looking at this situation, it seemed that the emperor really didn't know. He couldn't help but wonder, does the tax department have such courage? How dare you decide in private.

Zhao Xu was really confused and could only call the new tax envoy Xing Gong who had just taken office.

"For this humble position, please see Your Majesty."

Compared with Li He, the previous tax envoy, this Xing Gong is taller and thicker, and does not have the shrewd and capable feeling of Li He.

"Tax envoy."

Zhao Xu asked: "I heard that your tax department will also tax the rewards I give to my ministers."

Gong Xing hesitated for a moment, and then replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Taxation Department is not targeting your Majesty's rewards to ministers, but all rewards."

Zeng Gongliang immediately glared at him.

Arrogant!

How arrogant.

Zhao Xu looked unhappy and said: "Why is this?"

Xing Gongdao: "Your Majesty, forgive me, our Taxation Department is also criminalizing according to the law. According to the tax law, if A rewards money to B, and the two are not related, the Taxation Department must tax it."

Why is it emphasized that they are neither relatives nor friends? Because the target of the tax department is not a person, but a family. As long as you do not separate the family, the tax department will calculate the total income of this family. The father will give the money to his son. There is no need to pay tax, but you will have to pay it if you give it to others.

Based on this, there is no inheritance tax for the time being.

Only by emphasizing personal wealth can inheritance tax be levied.

Zhao Xu nodded and said: "This is what it should be. Otherwise, others will use this method to evade taxes."

If the employer converts all wages into bonuses, then everyone does not have to pay taxes.

Zeng Gongliang asked aggressively: "Does this have to include His Majesty's gifts to his ministers?"

Gong Xing remained silent.

Zhao Xu asked: "Why don't you speak?"

Xing Gong then said: "If you don't count His Majesty's gifts to your ministers, many tax laws would be difficult to enforce."

Zhao Xu asked: "How do you say this?"

Xing Gongdao: "Suppose your majesty rewards your minister with a piece of land, will the food grown on this land be taxed? Suppose your majesty rewards your minister with a house, will this house need to pay deed tax in future transactions? Suppose your majesty rewards you with a house. I have a horse. Does this horse have to pay license plate tax?

Our tax department’s explanations on tax bills are all written in accordance with tax laws, unless the tax laws are changed, but this is not something our tax department can decide. ”

Although this guy is rough in nature, he speaks very rigorously and is in the same vein as Li He.

The Department of Taxation has no legislative power but is a law enforcement agency. The explanations on the tax bill are only to help people better understand tax laws, rather than creating their own tax laws.

In the tax-free privileges, it is written clearly and clearly. The rank of ministers and the amount of land tax exempted are all explained, but there is no explanation that the land rewarded by the emperor is tax-free.

Zhao Xu thought of Empress Dowager Cao's words again in his mind, and couldn't help but glance at Fu Bi, hinting to him that he should change it.

Fu Bi was very embarrassed about this. He didn't want to conflict with Zeng Gongliang, but he also felt that it would be disrespectful to the Legislative Council to amend the law just because of such a small problem.

The key point is that Xing Gong is right. A reward will affect all aspects. If you practice it well, you must be very careful. Otherwise, everyone will take advantage of this to evade taxes.

Zeng Gongliang glanced at Fu Bi and felt that he was a little too much. The key point was that his complaints did not arouse the sympathy of Sima Guang and the others. It would not be good to spread the word that he was practicing law just for his own sake. He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, minister I just don’t understand the reason. It’s not about changing the law. Please forgive me.”

Zhao Xu also knew Zeng Gongliang and was more comfortable with this, so he said: "Don't you know the righteousness well? Let's do this. I will reward you more generous ministers this year."

Zeng Gongliang hurriedly said: "I am too ashamed to accept this."

"This is how it should be."

Zhao Xu smiled and nodded, "That's it."

After that, he sent Xing Gong back.

As soon as Xing Gong left, Wen Yanbo suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, our Yushitai received news that a business group from Jiangxi was detained by the Shipping Department of Xuzhou when passing through Xuzhou. ."

As soon as these words came out, everyone present looked surprised.

Zhao Xu asked curiously: "Why?"

Wen Yanbo said: "Because this business group is disguised as people from Southeast Sixth Road, and its real purpose is to go to the capital to file a complaint."

Zhao Xu asked again: "What is the complaint?"

Wen Yanbo glanced at Wang Anshi and said: "It is to sue the Shipping Department and promote the Changping Department, and use the equalization method and the young crop method to exploit the people in the Southeast Sixth Road and amass wealth, so that the people in the Southeast Sixth Road have no way to live."

After hearing this, Wang Anshi's face suddenly darkened, and he immediately stood up and said: "The people are already in dire straits, but the court has not received any news. Are all the censors in your censorship station traveling around?"

Wen Yanbo said: "I don't know much about this, but I think that so many people want to come to Beijing to complain, it must be true. Why not let them come to Beijing and ask what is going on."

Wang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, how could a group of common people dress up in disguise? After many obstacles, they were not discovered until Xuzhou. This is obviously someone who instigated the common people to slander the new law."

Sima Guang said: "Whether it is black or white, you will know at first glance. Why is Academician Wang so excited?"

Wang Anshi said angrily: "I am excited because some people are always trying their best to slander the New Deal and obstruct the New Deal. There is no end to it. We might as well set up the Ordinance Department of the second government and live in the imperial court from now on, and do nothing. ”

Seeing that Wang Anshi was really angry, Zhao Xu hurriedly said: "Both of you said it makes sense. You can tell whether it is black or white at the first trial, but we cannot develop the habit of going to Beijing to complain at every turn. Let's start with this. Send those people back, and then I will send people to review them."

Don’t Wen Yanbo know the emperor’s little thoughts and send people back, will you send people to investigate? He immediately said: “Your Majesty, they have arrived in Xuzhou, which is only ten days’ journey from the capital, and the Southeast Sixth Road is It is related to the financial lifeline of our dynasty. It is definitely not a trivial matter for so many people to come to Beijing to complain. Your Majesty should deal with it carefully!"

Sima Guang said: "If the local officials can redress their grievances, they will not have to come to the capital."

Zhao Xu was about to say something else when Wang Anshi suddenly said: "Your Majesty, since Duke Wen and Bachelor Sima have said so, I also support letting them go to Beijing. This is fair and reasonable, and I have nothing to fear."

Zhao Xu couldn't help but look at Wang Anshi in surprise, what on earth do you want to do?

Wang Anshi thinks that we should either stop the trial and punish those people properly. If they want to be tried, they should be tried in the capital. If they should be tried in Yangzhou, the people sent there will definitely be Sima Guang and others. This is really too dangerous. , after all Zhang Fei is here in the capital.

Zhao Xu also reacted, so he nodded and said: "Okay! Order Xuzhou to release the people."

Wen Yanbo immediately raised his hands and said: "Old minister, I obey."

After the meeting, Wang Anshi snorted angrily and left angrily.

Fu Bi and the others are all confused. Compared to the previous answers, this is not a big deal. Are you going to show us your face?

After leaving the imperial city, Wang Anshi went straight to the Zhang family.

Currently, the Zhang family is experiencing one happy event after another. The day before yesterday, Na Mu Zhen gave birth to the eldest grandson of the Xu family. In less than half a month, three children were born in the family.

Xu Zunle was so happy that he woke up laughing even in his dreams, and he also followed Zhang Fei's example and chose to take a vacation. He was not in the mood to work at all and enjoyed family happiness at home.

When Wang Anshi came to Zhang's house, he encountered many people coming to congratulate him, which immediately made him a little embarrassed.

Zhang Fei saw that he looked wrong and quickly invited him to the study.

When he came to the study, Wang Anshi suddenly cursed: "These villains will make trouble in secret. I can't spare them."

Zhang Fei asked: "Xueshi Wang, what happened?"

Wang Anshi immediately told them about the complaint.

After hearing this, Zhang Fei couldn't help but frown, "Scholar Wang, what's the big problem here?"

"If something big happens, will I not know about it?"

Wang Anshi said: "During the implementation of this new policy, there will definitely be some minor problems, but some people want to use them to their advantage."

Zhang Fei didn't quite believe it: "If it was just a small problem, would Bachelor Wang be so angry?"

"You don't understand."

Wang Anshi said: "They are Xiangzhuang dancing swords, and they are aiming at Pei Gong."

Zhang Fei was confused and said: "I really don't understand."

Wang Anshi said: "Today there will be a job rotation in the political affairs hall. I have planned to recommend Xue Xiang, the shipping envoy, to be the third envoy. However, they made such a fuss for me at this juncture. It is clear that they want to prevent Xue Xiang from taking up the post. Third Secretary."