At this time, the tax system proposed by Tan Lun was a completely different tax system theory from the past.
That is the tax collection efficiency theory.
Zhejiang's commercial taxes have accounted for one-tenth of the Ming Dynasty's annual revenue. Zhejiang's wealth is evident, but the efficiency of Zhejiang's tax collection is amazing.
"It stands to reason that the richer the gentry and wealthy businessmen are, the more powerful they will be to resist taxes. It should be that they cannot collect them." Tan Lun said forcefully
"There is such a thing Does that make sense?" King Yu felt as if it was the first day he met Tan Lun. This man with thick eyebrows and big eyes has a completely new-school style in how he talks. There is no such statement in Confucianism.
"Although there is no truth to this, it has always been the case in most places. Rich and powerful local gentry rarely actively pay taxes," Guo Zonggao explained in agreement.
Lu Fang’s expression was, “I’m just listening.”
"No matter what happens inside Zhejiang, its tax collection efficiency has been greatly improved without an increase in the government's official funding. What is the root cause?"
Tan Lun then asked and answered himself One sentence.
"Tan Aiqing, please elaborate." King Yu once again called his Prince James affectionately.
“The root cause can be seen from the prevention of Zhejiang by the four provinces of Jiangxi, Fujian, and Central Plains. Zhejiang itself did not increase taxes. The essence of Zhejiang’s new commercial taxes in a year was borne by these provinces. . ”
“Whether it is the purchase of goods with increased prices in Zhejiang or the migration of refugees to Zhejiang, these tax sources that the court could not collect at all have become the tax base of the court because they are labeled as Zhejiang.”
“I heard that in the most luxurious residential area in Hangzhou’s Xincheng District, the public price of a two-in-two small courtyard has exceeded ten thousand taels of silver, and people are flocking to it. Those who buy these are often the upstarts of Hangzhou, especially They are wealthy businessmen and gentry from other places who lack a foothold in Hangzhou, so they just use this as their investment certificate. There are 50 houses arranged by the Hangzhou Prefecture Office for local officials in Hangzhou."
"You know, buying a house. The land deed alone can be taxed, as well as the construction, materials, and land commercial taxes. If you break it down, the total tax for this house is no less than a thousand taels. "
< p> "Therefore, in view of the fact that Zhejiang can bring the hidden money of wealthy gentry families from all over the country to light and become a tax base. Not only can the court not attack Zhejiang, but it must ensure the special status of Zhejiang and South Zhili. Only in this way can a small number of tax collectors be sent to Zhejiang By taxing two places with Nanzhili, we can effectively collect the national commercial taxes without directly raising taxes across the country and offending the vested interests of the gentry in other places.”In terms of tax collection efficiency, Tan Lun said. Suddenly it seemed to open up new horizons for everyone.
Lu Fang didn't speak. She just nodded and smiled after Tan Lun finished speaking, and almost stood up to applaud Tan Lun.
“It’s enlightening, it’s enlightening.” Guo Zonggao kept praising after hearing this.
"Tan Aiqing is indeed a scholar of a certain country. It's just these words" King Yu felt a little embarrassed, he understood that this could be believed and done, but he could not say it publicly. If you say it publicly, you will face opposition in the future.
"According to Tan Aiqing's words, where will our Ming Dynasty tax system go from now on and how should we deal with it this time?" King Yu avoided an embarrassing topic and turned to the practical part.
"It is also very simple. Everything in other provinces can continue as usual. Since they are opposed to the change, the court does not need to let them change. Previously, the court planned to promote the calculus land measurement technique, and asked the prince to request a suspension. In exchange for the tolerance of the new learning in these places, the imperial court can use the tax collectors in Zhejiang and Nanzhili to collect the national tax revenue."
Tan Lun's words are very convincing.
King Yu was almost elated after hearing this. He had never thought that there was such a way to satisfy the Confucianism of not measuring the land and getting a reputation for excessive expropriation, while at the same time satisfying the new learning, and finally achieving an increase in the court's tax revenue. It can be regarded as the first method to reconcile New Learning and Confucianism that has been proposed since the reform of New Learning.
When King Yu looked at Tan Lun, his eyes lit up. The more he looked at him, the more he fell in love with him. He was much better than his bad-tempered teacher Gao Gonggao. Please remember to collect it, the latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft