In fact, Sima Guang did not say that he decided to let Zhang Fei go to the northwest.

In the palace at that time, he was just frightened by Wang Anshi's suggestion, and then he had an idea. Since he was going to send Zhang Fei out anyway, it would be better to let him go to the northwest.

But he didn't expect that almost all the ministers supported him at that time. Sima Guang also realized that it was difficult to go to the northwest. After retreating from the court, he was a little unsure, so he came to ask Zhang Fei.

As a result, Zhang Fei was frightened.

Sima Guang also felt that he had to think carefully.

Little did they know that Wang Anshi just mentioned it casually. In fact, this was what he had planned for a long time. When he saw the opportunity, he would lay the groundwork. He did not say that he would take action immediately, nor did he expect to scare Sima Guang.

At this time, Wang Anshi didn't think about it at all. It was just a small episode. After retreating from the court, he dragged Han Jiang to Sinong Temple.

For Wang Anshi, nothing is more important than finance.

His current thoughts are still on the recruitment law.

"I see."

Wang Anshi nodded and closed the account book in his hand, "This person has paid hundreds of guan, or even hundreds of guan. No wonder it has risen so fast."

Han Jiang said with a smile: "Thanks to Jiefu's foresight, he extended the tax exemption to official households and monk households. Otherwise, even if none of the ordinary people evaded tax, it would be just a drop in the bucket. And now we estimate that

The income from tax exemption can reach at least 700,000 guan, and maybe 800,000 guan."

Before, the tax income was almost five or six thousand guan. Why did it suddenly jump to 300,000 guan? It was because official households began to pay taxes on a large scale, and their tax payments often amounted to hundreds of guan. The income of Sinong Temple was soaring.

It’s rising!

Wang Anshi waved his hand: "I have to admit that if I were asked to do it, I wouldn't be able to do this well. This is all the result of Zhang San. The way he calculates taxes makes people feel hurt, but they can't shout out.

"

Han Jiang nodded and said: "As Mr. Shicai said, careful punishment and light punishment can lead to better law enforcement. As far as the tax exemption tax is levied this time, Zhang San's law is extremely tolerant, whether it is a self-declaration or a final decision.

tax laws, but this is the secret of his success. Those powerful people at that time also adhered to this. As long as you catch me, I will admit it."

Wang Anshi asked: "Then do you think it is feasible in other places?"

Although he has a stubborn character, he will still be convinced if you really show your political achievements. In fact, very few of his new laws are completely original. They are based on the practices of many ministers and the experience of many ancestors, and then based on the Northern Song Dynasty.

situation, make modifications and improvements.

"Disaster!"

Han Jiang sighed: "Actually, I have been thinking about this issue these days. To do this, first of all, there must be support from someone above. Duke Wen was very opposed to the recruitment law at first, but after Zhang San took over, he also

Didn't say anything more.

Secondly, we need to have a strong tax department. So far, no one has figured out how the tax department found the evidence. The procuratorate later tried to find it, but it couldn't.

Finally, as for the foundation, Kaifeng Prefecture already has the foundation of the Public Security Bureau and the Taxation Department, but the local government does not have these.

Zhang San was able to succeed because he had the right time, place, and people. But in other states and counties, these are simply not available, at least it is impossible to complete it in a short period of time."

Wang Anshi said without hesitation: "Just follow the plan before."

Han Jiang nodded.

...

After the resolution of the court meeting, the trial in Kaifeng Mansion was finally implemented.

At the same time, the independent declaration of other prefectures and counties in Kaifeng Prefecture also began to proceed in full swing.

The rest of the prefectures and counties are all looking at Kaifeng and Xiangfu counties. If you can't stand it, then let's not ask for trouble. After all, this is under the emperor's feet, and the power of the gentry is greatly restricted.

However, this matter is definitely not over yet.

Because this is only the exemption tax, and there will be summer and autumn taxes later. Although official households have privileges, the problem is that this privilege has a limit. Each class has a stipulated number of acres of land that is exempt from tax.

In the end, Wang Hongjin fell into tax evasion.

Who doesn’t evade taxes?

Although the current Taxation Department only targets the exemption tax and not the summer and autumn taxes, it is called the Taxation Department, not the Taxation Exemption Department.

It will definitely be taken over in the future.

The trouble must continue and must not stop.

They immediately set their sights on the clan.

The scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty have always pursued the goal of co-ruling the world with the emperor, which requires a balance of power. In their view, tax exemption is not just a matter of money, but more of a matter of power. You ask us to pay more, but you don't.

How can this be done if things stay the same, one goes down and the other goes up?

Of course, they didn't dare to target the emperor directly. With this little money, they wouldn't be able to break up with the emperor.

It just so happened that the Kaifeng Mansion sentenced all Wang Hongjin's property to be confiscated, which directly led to the exposure of Wang Hongjin's property.

This gives ministers an opportunity to create public opinion.

The evidence has confirmed that these actually belong to Zhao Wenzheng. It seems that they suddenly discovered that the clan is so rich, and the accounts are really shocking, but they still enjoy such good benefits from the country. The current expenditure on the clan is high.

Regarding expenditures on officials in the capital.

According to the books, the monthly expenditure of the clan is 70,000 guan, while the expenditure of the capital officials is 40,000 guan.

Isn’t the fiscal deficit a deficit?

Immediately, someone took the opportunity to make a petition, demanding that the clan carry out reforms. On the grounds of ancestral teachings and the Tang Dynasty system, they requested that salaries and benefits other than those outside the five civil servants be stopped, and that they be given some land in other places so that they could be self-reliant outside.

The clan was furious!

We are also victims. This injustice has its origin and its debt has its owner. Why did you come to us? You provoked whomever.

Zhao Wenzheng was furious and went too far. He immediately reported to the emperor that there were too many Enyin's children in the court and Enyin should be reduced.

The officials were even more furious. These five services already included almost all relatives, and most of Enyin was only targeted at his son. If it were reduced, it would be gone.

In fact, they didn't originally want to deal with the clan. They also knew that Zhao Wenzheng was the victim. They just wanted to use the topic to make trouble with the emperor. They thought it was impossible for the emperor to agree, but it doesn't matter if the emperor disapproves, then you have to restrain yourself.

a little.

Your family eats meat, but we don’t allow you to drink soup?

Don't get too carried away.

The two sides immediately started a fighting battle.

As for Zhang Fei, his mission has basically been completed. The next step is Zhao Xu's own business. Now he has the absolute initiative.

In addition, he was really frightened by Sima Guang's thoughts and had to get out quickly. This tree was as beautiful as the forest, and the wind would destroy it. He knew very well how much he weighed.

Hurry up and restore your status as a businessman.

Bianjing Law Firm.

"Special performance by Mr. Yan?"

Fan Zheng looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Just invite the best singing girls in Bianjing to take turns singing Yan Gong's lyrics."

Fan Zheng asked curiously: "The third brother is doing this for...!"

"Sell books!"

Zhang Fei said.

"Selling... selling books?" Fan Zheng almost bit his tongue because he had never seen anyone selling books like this.

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Our official bookstore is preparing to launch a collection of Yan Gong's poems, but recently everyone is talking about tax exemption, so we have to make some noise to attract everyone's attention."

Fan Zheng nodded and said, "But does it cost a lot of money?"

"How many?"

"Maybe thousands of strings."

"His...!"

Zhang Fei gasped, "Singing... Do singing girls make so much money?"

Fan Zhengdao: "Third brother wants to invite the most famous singing girl."

Zhang Fei coughed and said, "Fan Zheng, the way to buy and sell is to live with rare goods and cultivate your own singing girls. Otherwise, you will be controlled by the singing girls."

Fan Zheng nodded and said, "I understand this, but it's not something I can decide."

"Why not."

Zhang Fei said: "The Yan Gong special performance will be supported by a brand-new collection of poems. Think about it, how much of a gimmick this is. If your Bai Fan Building is interested, I can arrange the Yan Gong special performance in your Bai Fan Building. Then you can

We can select a group of good talents and use this Yan Gong special event to help them gain fame."

Fan Zheng glanced at Zhang Fei suspiciously and said, "Third brother, I don't know if I understand you correctly. What do you mean, you come to Bailun Tower to hold this special event, and I have to pay you?"

Zhang Fei asked back: "You invited the singing girl to perform at Baifan Tower and you didn't pay?"

Fan Zheng said hurriedly: "Of course, of course, this... I still have to think about this."

He originally thought that he had to collect money, but never thought that he would be asked to pay?
To be continued...