Chapter 403 It’s time to release

Author: Potato Sweet Potato Pie

Chapter 403 It’s time to release

Wang Shouren has already returned to Beijing, along with the autumn tax money and grain from Changping Prefecture.

He is in front, and the money and food are behind.

At this time, Wang Shouren was meeting Emperor Hongzhi in the Qianqing Palace, and he was still covered in dust.

Emperor Hongzhi was a little surprised by Wang Shouren's sudden return to Beijing to reply, but he still had a gentle smile on his face.

This was the first time he saw Wang Shouren. While chatting and observing, he looked somewhat similar to Wang Qing's family, but he was too thin and really gave people a dull feeling.

Like he's not very smart.

Even while chatting, I felt that this young man was a bit slow. If I asked a question, I would often have to wait for three to five breaths before giving a reply.

In the past, Emperor Hongzhi might have thought that this was a not very smart person, but now he would not judge people by their appearance.

This little Wang Qing is a capable minister.

"The pilot reform in Changping Prefecture is entirely due to Wang Qing's contribution. Just looking at what Wang Qing did in Changping, he can be said to be a capable minister."

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After a brief period of silence, Wang Shouren bowed and said, "Your Majesty is so complimentary."

"Since Wang Qing's family has returned to Beijing to renew the decree, then the Changping Prefecture's response must have been completed, right?"

"." After another three to five seconds of silence, Wang Shouren reported: "In reply to Your Majesty, I have been in Changping Prefecture for more than three months. Changping Prefecture has four counties under its jurisdiction. All the villages and acres have been re-inspected and measured. The method of apportioning a person's income into an acre has been implemented, and this autumn tax will be collected based on the method of apportioning a person's income into an acre."

"Oh? It's collected by dividing the land into acres, so what?"

Emperor Hongzhi was about to ask how much the autumn tax was and how much he had collected. Xiao Jing bowed and walked in, whispering: "Your Majesty, Han Butang is asking for an audience outside the palace."

Zhu Youtang couldn't help frowning when he heard this, and asked for permission. Could it be that something happened?

He glanced at Wang Shouren in the palace again, thought for a while, and still didn't let him leave. Instead, he said, "Xuan Hanqing's family, come in."

Soon, Han Wen was led in by a young eunuch and saw Wang Shouren in the palace. He was startled and took another look. Who is this person?

Emperor Hongzhi didn't wait for Han Wen to greet him and asked: "What is the purpose of Han Qing's family entering the palace this time?"

Hearing this, Han Wen quickly turned his eyes back and said, "Your Majesty, I am here to report on this year's autumn tax."

"Autumn tax. Could it be that something happened to the autumn tax this year?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, it's not that something happened. This year the country is at peace, and taxes have increased a lot compared to last year, especially the autumn taxes."

After hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi felt relieved, as long as nothing happened, it would be fine, and the increase in taxes was a good thing.

"The reason why Han Qing's family came to the palace this time is to report this matter to me?"

"Your Majesty, the autumn taxes from Changping Prefecture have also been escorted to Beijing. I am here to report this matter."

Just for the taxation of one state, the Minister of Household Affairs was asked to come in person to report it. Could it be that something went wrong with the autumn taxation of Changping Prefecture?

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the account books in Han Wen's arms, "What Han Qing's family is holding are the money and grain accounts of Changping Prefecture?"

"Your Majesty, that's right. I'll give it to you right now."

"Let me see."

Before Han Wen could finish speaking, Emperor Hongzhi took over the account book and opened it. The accounts related to money and food were written down in detail. Even which village collected it and how much was collected were written clearly.

Emperor Hongzhi scanned these ten lines at a time, turning back page after page, and did not stop until he reached the last page.

Then he stared at the numbers above, motionless.

More than 100,000 taels of tax silver and 460,000 shi of tax grain.

This is just one state. If every state in the Ming Dynasty could have such taxes, how much would the annual revenue of the treasury be?

After a long while, he raised his head and asked: "Is this the tax for the four counties in Changping Prefecture?"

"To answer your Majesty's question, I have made an analogy with the tax revenue in Changping a year ago. The tax revenue has increased by nearly three times. It can be said to be a remarkable achievement."

"Remarkable political achievements."

Emperor Hongzhi muttered these four words. In addition to his outstanding political achievements, what other words can he use to describe this situation? After all, this has increased three times.

"This is all the result of sharing the work of a small family!"

"What your Majesty said is absolutely true."

"Has the money and grain been verified before being escorted into Beijing?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue is currently verifying it, but it should be correct, my lord."

At this time, a voice sounded, interrupting the conversation between the monarch and his ministers, "Your Majesty, it's not all a matter of sharing a small family."

Han Wen turned around and looked at Wang Shouren who was speaking. He couldn't help but frown. What do you do? You are so unruly. How can you interrupt when the headquarters is talking to His Majesty?

Emperor Hongzhi also turned his head to look over, paused, and asked: "Wang Qing's family said this is not the result of sharing the family with a small family?"

"Your Majesty, it's not that it's not, but it's not entirely true. Taxation has increased, and one of the reasons for the increase is the inventory of acres. This time the inventory of acres is carried out by both officials and people.

The four counties of Changping originally had 1.56 million acres of farmland. This time, an additional 370,000 acres were added. These 370,000 acres are all hidden farmland. This increase in taxes is in line with this.

It’s related to the increase of hundreds of thousands of acres of hidden farmland.”

After hearing these words, the joy in Emperor Hongzhi's heart had all dissipated, and his face darkened. In the four counties of Changping Prefecture, the hidden farmland was as high as 370,000 acres.

How many hidden fields should there be in the entire world?

The more he thought about it, the more his heart sank. Has the land annexation in the world reached this level already?

Then, he felt lucky again. Fortunately, the reform was now underway. Fortunately, Xia Yuan had strongly proposed that all the acres in the world should be measured. If it was only the measurement of the common people and landlords, the officials and gentry should be left alone.

I'm afraid these hidden fields cannot be found.

Moreover, there are no vassal kings in the four counties of Changping, only officials and gentry, which is already so terrifying, those vassal kings.

Inexplicably, Emperor Hongzhi had a premonition in his heart, fearing that it would be even more shocking when the vassal kings were found out later.

After a long time, he finally spoke up and said: "This time the reform was piloted in Changping and the results were remarkable. This example should be followed and promoted throughout the world. What do Han Qing's family think?"

Hearing this, Han Wen quickly looked away from Wang Shouren. At this time, he had already guessed who the person who interrupted was. He knew the situation in the four counties of Changping so well, and his surname was Wang. He was probably Governor Wang.

"I respectfully obey His Majesty's will."

When this account appears, the reform of measuring the land in the world is unstoppable. As long as this account book is presented, everyone will be speechless.

"Well, then Han Qing's family and Wang Qing's family should leave first."

"I excuse myself."

Han Wen saluted, turned around and retreated. At this time, Wang Shouren also saluted and said, "I leave."

Emperor Hongzhi still held the account book in his hand and stood there without moving. His eyes narrowed slightly. It was time to release the hundreds of prisoners imprisoned in the prison.

"Xiao Banban, go and summon Xia Yuan to the palace."
Chapter completed!