Not only Zhao Shou had no idea, but Emperor Jing He didn't expect it.

Liu Mingqi did not ask them to wait for more, but instead said two words.

"Classification."

Um!?

Jing Hedi was stunned for a moment, and immediately said "ah".

His eyes instantly became bright and his face became solemn.

Zhao Shou opened his mouth wide beside him, feeling a cold sweat falling down.

The certificate of tribute is the identity certificate issued by the court to monks, nuns and Taoists.

With the certificate of vassals, monks, nuns and Taoists can open temples, enjoy incense, and exempt all taxes and labor service. They rent out shops to others for business without paying commercial taxes.

If there is no certificate of vassal, it is fake. If you catch it, you will be beheaded.

The Dakang Dynasty was very developed, both commerce and agriculture, and the political situation was stable, so people pursued spiritually more and more. Three hundred and sixty days a year, too many people went to these places to burn incense and pray to God and Buddha.

This has led to more and more temples and Taoist temples in various places, and correspondingly, more and more monks have become monks.

The monks, nuns and Taoists were under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites' Temple of the Ministry of Rites' Temple and the issuance of the certificates of rituals is also the Ministry of Rites' Temple and the Ministry of Rites' Temple and the issuance of the certificates of rituals' Temple is also the Ministry of Rites' Temple and the Ministry of Rites' Temple issuing the certificates of rituals' Temple.

However, usually the temple applies for monks, nuns and Taoists, and then pays a small fee to get it.

Liu Mingqi wanted to make the court earn 50 million taels of silver, but then she also said the certificate of vassal, so she must have thought about the payment of the fees.

"This...isn't it?"

Emperor Jing He buried his head and thought for a while, and said in confusion: "Besides, do you want to ask the monks who will become monks to buy a certificate for 10,000 taels of silver? Otherwise, where will the 50 million taels come from?"

Emperor Jinghe also believed in the saying of gods, and the empress and the queen were even more loyal fans.

However, it involves the actual profit of 50 million taels. Emperor Jinghe did not have any resistance to the charge of money for the sacrificial certificate.

But he couldn't understand why he could earn 50 million taels?

Ten thousand taels of silver were simply a joke.

One hundred taels of silver are almost the same.

But this requires 500,000 people to become monks.

Isn't this a joke?

Now there are no 500,000 people who suddenly want to become monks, it is not a chaotic world.

Soon, Liu Mingqi made them understand what it means to be no joke.

"In the peaceful and prosperous era, too many monks and nuns and Taoist priests were not conducive to production and reproduction. The court should give orders to all monks and nuns and Taoist priests under the age of forty to return to secular life and confiscate their certificates.

If there are temples and Taoist temples, if you want young people to become monks, you must buy a certificate of tribute, one thousand taels of silver per dish. If you are willing to buy, buy it, and if you are unwilling to buy it, you will lose it."

Jing Hedi looked at the talking boy, as if he was watching a madman.

No, he is just a lunatic!

Jing Hedi smiled bitterly, "Mingqi, you are playing a rogue! Isn't it equivalent to seizing someone's house and then selling someone's house to them?"

"no the same."

Liu Mingqi said, "Customizing the public's houses will attract a huge rebound. But dealing with these monks, nuns and Taoists has nothing to do with the lives of the people.

Over the years, they have received too much support from the people and have a large number of industries. For example, Daxiangguo Temple, they own hundreds of shops in several streets around them, and earn hundreds of thousands of taels of silver every year.

Monks wear silk and satin all day long, live in luxurious temple houses, and enjoy various cares of servants. Is a temple like this or a quiet place outside?

We collected their money, removed some fireworks, and let them chant scriptures and pray for blessings and serve the Buddha. Wouldn't that be nice?"

Amitabha!

Zhao Shou said something in his heart, and also scolded Liu Mingqi as a bastard.

You can think of such a method of injustice, and you are extremely lawless!

"No, no, no."

Jing Hedi shook his head continuously, "I can't do such things that offend Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and gods! This will bring disaster."

"Your Majesty, we have always respected Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and gods, but we are dealing with these monks who do not produce in the world and plunder the wealth and ointment of the people in the world." Liu Mingqi said, "As long as you do this and eliminate 500,000 people, they will definitely be forced to increase their manpower. In this way, the court can obtain at least tens of millions of taels of silver by issuing certificates, and from then on there will be a considerable fixed income every year. Isn't it good?"

When he heard tens of millions of taels of silver, Jing Hedi's breathing was a little tight.

But after a moment, he shook his head, "No, I can't disappoint your grandmother. She is old and doesn't like such intense turmoil."

Liu Mingqi frowned, "So what about keeping her age under 30? Young people under 30 can return to the industry of scholars, farmers, industrial and commercial. Isn't this a good way to increase taxes and increase population?

The number of this group of people is at least about 100,000? In the future, they want young people to supplement it. Is it expensive to have a thousand taels of silver per certificate?"

Exhaust the firewood from the bottom of the cauldron!

This word appeared in Jing Hedi's heart.

If you drive away all the young people, can the temples and Taoist temples be calm? Can they not help the young monks, nuns and Taoists buy some certificates?

Money is still coming from temples and Taoist temples, but it still extracts the savings from temples and Taoist temples.

However, Emperor Jing He had no resistance to this.

There is too much money for temples and Taoist temples.

They do not have to pay taxes or work hard, and there are also a large amount of land and property, and countless men and women worship them. They can receive thousands or tens of thousands of taels of silver in a major festival, which is faster than robbing, and even they are willing to give it to them.

They basically don’t spend much money. The silver is usually exchanged for gold and used to shape the golden body for Bodhisattvas and gods.

It's really a waste!

Zhou Jing and Di didn’t think that now when he was short of money, he felt that doing so was a waste.

Instead of doing these, it is better to buy some rice and wheat flour for those hungry victims.

Or...try it?

This idea appeared in the emperor's mind, but he did not say it out in the end.

The issue of faith involves so many temples and Taoist temples, which cannot be determined so simply.

He needs to discuss with the Prime Ministers and the officials of the six ministries before talking.

"Well, Mingqi, although you may not be able to use these ideas, you can also see that you have used your heart." In my thoughts, Jing Hedi said, "You go back first, I have to think about it."

"Don't think that everyone will object to these things. I think there must be more people who agree." Liu Mingqi instigated, "If you don't believe me, call Lord Li, the Minister of Rites, and he will definitely support this approach with both hands."

Jing Hedi smiled.

Isn't this nonsense?

Among the six ministries, the Ministry of Rites is the most expensive, and it is actually a clean yamen, with basically no oil and water.

Even the Ministry of Justice can make some money in prison, and the Ministry of Works can make some money in various construction and repair projects, but many of the things the Ministry of Rites is responsible for are not profitable.

Even if there are some profitable businesses, such as holding large-scale events, sacrifices, banquets, etc., Taichang Temple and Guanglu Temple have to get a share of the pie with them.

He operated some industries, obtained some funds to entertain foreign guests, foreign envoys, etc., and the Honglu Temple came to intervene.

Speaking of which, the Ministry of Rites was filled with bitter tears.

If this time the Ministry of Rites' Temple of Rites' Temple of the Qing officials and officials have the power to issue certificates at high prices, and it is 1,000 taels per coupon, then in the Ministry of Rites, it would be a piece of fat meat.

No!

That was a big fat sheep!!

Li Yan, the Minister of Rites, tried his best to support him. If he didn't support him, he would be despised by all the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

Not only the Ministry of Rites, but also the Ministry of Revenue will definitely support it.

Not to mention 50 million taels of silver, even if there are only 10 million taels of silver, the Ministry of Revenue must come out together and come to the palace to beg the emperor for approval.

The four prime ministers probably have the same meaning.

As Liu Mingqi said, after several years of disasters, the national treasury has gradually become empty. Who wouldn’t be moved by such a lack of emergency money and food?

The key monks, nuns and Taoists are divided from the people of the world and have nothing to do with the people at all.

They buy certificates at high prices, and they have nothing to do with the people, and the people will not repeat the same mistakes.

Moreover, they do not have the ability to rebel yet. Who would not drool when they see such a fat sheep?

It would be fine if Liu Mingqi didn't say it before.

Now that I have said that if you open this box, everyone will never take their eyes away again.

"I know all of these, but the court still needs to discuss them well." Emperor Jing He waved his hand, "Go back! Remember not to talk about the certificate of the sacrificial certificate to others, otherwise you will get into trouble."

"yes."

Liu Mingqi just turned around and turned back, "Your Majesty, can I borrow a series of eunuchs and Qianniuweis, who helped Fang Lei make toilet pipes and septic tanks last time?"

"what?"

"Nangong Xiangye's family wants to make this set of things. I think everyone is familiar with it and it will be very easy to make." The boy said, "Don't worry, I will give them enough wages."
To be continued...