Chapter Six Hundred and Eighty Seventh New Year's Eve Puts Zhu Di in Trouble

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All the officials were stunned, but they saw Fang Xing Shi Shi ran out of duty, and then leaned over and said: "Your Majesty, most of the Ming's taxes are paid in their own way. Although it is enough, there is a lack of money. What about the treasures, Mr. Xia is an expert. I won't repeat it here, I just want to talk about my views on taxation."

The relatives all looked sideways, Cheng Guogong Zhu Yong, who came to court today, looked at Fang Xing coldly, and then whispered to Zhang Fu in front of him: "Your sister-in-law is really funny, you are obviously a knight for military merit, but Ran to the civil officials, what kind of non-civilized and unarmed people look like!"

Zhang Fu didn't look back, his lips moved slightly: "Your Majesty allowed him to run around, do you have any objections?"

Fang Xing often jumped in line in the civil service ranks, and someone impeached him for this, but Zhu Di seemed to think that the office was not active, and Fang Xing who jumped in multiple lines was better, so he ignored these impeachments.

Zhu courageously gave Fang Xing a bitter look.

"Your Majesty, the salary of our court has always been a big problem. If you give too much, the court has no money. If you give too little, all the officials are embarrassed. After all, not everyone has the skills to make money like a minister!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Fang Xing's words immediately won the favor of many people, especially the civil servants, the low-ranking ones are almost the moonlight clan.

Zhu Di listened calmly. The salaries of officials in Ming Dynasty were set by Zhu Yuanzhang and belonged to the ancestral system.

But just now Fang Xing said that this ancestral system was flawed, but no one came forward to impeach him.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di couldn't help sneering in his heart.

In the final analysis, it is still a question of interests!

"Currently, taxes in Ming Dynasty mainly come from the fields. Of course, farmers have no money, so the tax payment is mainly on grain."

Fang Xing took the opportunity to raise his head to glance at Zhu Di, saw his expressionless face, and then said: "But the consequence of a single tax source is that farmers suffer untold hardships. In some places, 80% of the tax collection is collected, forcing farmers to bring their families Fleeing into exile, this is the price for me, Daming, to be full of food, what do you think?"

Fang Xing is not the first person to expose this matter. There have been memorials long ago, saying that the local farmers are too miserable and the local officials are too greedy.

What kind of goods are the officials below, everyone knows more or less,

So no one dared to come out and say that the country's tax is not so high!

In the silent hall, only Fang Xing's voice echoed.

"And the military settlements have also begun to deteriorate. Civil and military officials collude with each other, and land embezzlement happens from time to time. It is estimated that there are not a few people who are empty-paid, right?"

Fang Xing looked at Meng Ying.

Jin Zhong's heart warmed slightly, Fang Xing didn't shoot at him, this is friendship.

Meng Ying looked at Zhu Di, and said with difficulty: "There are such things, but they shouldn't be many."

Fang Xing said with a smile: "Master Meng, it's not likely! I heard that those who are unwilling to serve can escape as long as they give some benefits to the civil and military officials, and the annual military salary is blatantly embezzled. , isn't that much?"

Meng Ying couldn't answer, this is an unspoken rule, and everyone in the Five Army Commander's Mansion knows it. It's just that at the moment it's only corrupting in places, and the guards in the border area still maintain their combat effectiveness.

Zhu Di snorted coldly, "Fang Xing, what do you want to say?"

Meng Ying's back was instantly wet with cold sweat.

Fang Xing said: "Your Majesty, the local guards are corrupt, and I am worried that the wind will spread to the frontiers, or there will be warnings in the area and it will be impossible to respond. The central government needs to deploy a large army to wipe them out."

"Xing and Bo are alarmist."

Jin Youzi came out of the class and said: "Nowadays the Ming Dynasty has a sea and a river, and the local people have never heard of such a traitor for a long time. Can Xing and Bo be more rigorous when talking about things?"

Fang Xing smiled, looked around and said, "Master Jin's words remind me of Bian Que, ha ha!"

When Bian Que saw the story of Duke Huan of Cai, it was rare for him not to know, so Jin Youzi became angry.

What the hell are you saying I'm blind? Or is it that I am a blind guy!

Zhu Di squinted and looked down, with more than one thought turning in his mind.

Fang Xing said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to delay this matter, otherwise, if it spreads, no one will dare to do anything at that time, the involvement will be too great!"

This is blatantly slandering civil and military officials!

The civil and military dynasties began to flirt with each other, and soon Zhu Yong came out of the shift and said, "Your Majesty, I have visited many guards. The staff are well-organized and well-trained. Xing Hebo is just trying to please the public!"

"His Majesty."

Fang Xing didn't go to refute Zhu Yong's words, "Your Majesty, our Ming Dynasty is surrounded by enemies everywhere, and we will be beaten if we don't use force. I thought that we should thoroughly investigate the security of the guards, revive the glory of the Ming army, and then... use swords and guns to fight for Daming. Get everything you need!"

It's getting late!

If it drags on, there will be no one available, so how much time will it take to retrain soldiers?

Zhu Di narrowed his eyes and said, "I have heard about this matter, so I have my own opinion!"

In the fifth year of Yongle, there was a memorial in the imperial history that said this matter, and it was more serious than today, but when Zhu Di sent people down, it was already a dead end.

Ming's military registration is a lifetime system, and it is an inheritance system.

The biggest reason for the corruption of the guards is that the northerners went to the south to serve as soldiers, while the southerners, on the contrary, became homesick after a long time. Coupled with the private deduction and slavery by officials, those who do not escape are numb or cowardly.

All the daring ones fled, what fighting power does such a guard have?

Of course Zhu Di is aware of these disadvantages, but if he wants to get rid of them, he must undergo major surgery.

But it takes time and courage! And bear the price caused by it!

Jin Youzi glanced at Fang Xing with disdain, and deliberately said when returning to work: "Are Xing Hebo planning to make things difficult for His Majesty during the New Year's Eve?"

Zhu Yong also smiled lightly, the bearded face looked a little charming, Fang Xing couldn't help retching.

"Da Ming is now in peace, I congratulate Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yong made a start, and the rest of the officials came out to congratulate.

"I congratulate Your Majesty!"

"I congratulate Your Majesty!"

"minister….."

The voice gradually became more and more orderly, echoing in the ingeniously designed hall.

Fang Xing stood there alone, with his back straight and his eyes sharp.

There are many disadvantages in this Ming Dynasty, but these civil and military officials don't want to make progress, they only want to maintain the status quo. When encountering an innovation that requires a big move, no one will come forward to agree, even Hu Guang, the "assistant" who wants to leave his name in the history books.

Zhu Di didn't see any joy either, but after accepting the congratulations, he made people disperse.

Hu Guang caught up with Fang Xing, and said with a livid face, "Xing Hebo, is it necessary to say these things at this time?"

"have!"

Fang Xing turned around and stood still, the two of them seemed to be the mainstay in the crowd of scattered people.

"When you only want to sing about the peace of the world, I think it is necessary to pour cold water on you and let you know that the world is still full of dangers! Innovation is urgent!"

Hu Guang exhaled heavily: "I know what you said, but you have to do it slowly!"