Xu Wenshu was alert: "It's okay to talk."
"That's great! Lord Xu should know that in the past, petty officials and government offices in the capital had exploited merchants and common people. But since the establishment of the Jinyiwei, it has been committed to cracking down on these illegal activities."
"So... I think the Jinyiwei's actions over such a long period of time should have shown their value. If private merchants can conduct business normally without being disturbed, then the commercial taxes collected by the court in the capital should also increase."
"I came here to ask whether the commercial taxes collected by the court from the capital have increased this year, and by how much, so as to verify the results of my work as the Jinyiwei. If there are any omissions, I can urge the lower levels to make corrections."
So that's how it is.
Xu Wenshu breathed a sigh of relief: "Master Fang, the work of the Jinyiwei is indeed effective. However, the tax revenue is a secret of the Ministry of Revenue..."
Fang Zheng stared at him with burning eyes, not moving.
Xu Wenshu smiled awkwardly: "If it is limited to the capital, it would be fine to say it. It has increased by 20% compared to last year. Because of the relationship with the Jinyiwei, the tax evasion is much less than in previous years... Of course, there are other factors that can increase it so much."
Fang Zhengyi sighed and said, "Great! If I can be of some benefit to the court, I will be very satisfied."
Suddenly, he changed the subject and said, "But the commercial tax revenue has increased so much. Sir Xu, do you think it will be possible to replace the agricultural tax in the future?"
"If we relax the restrictions on merchants and cancel local tariffs, will the revenue from commercial taxes be..."
Xu Wenshu raised his hand and frowned, "There is absolutely no such possibility! If a virtuous person has a lot of money, it will damage his ambition. If a foolish person has a lot of money, it will increase his faults. Merchants' pursuit of profit is even more conducive to this trend. Besides, the rich are resented by the people. The rise of merchants will arouse the envy of other people, which may cause unrest. If people's hearts are impetuous, then the collapse of rituals and music will not be far away."
"That makes sense. That makes sense." Fang Zheng agreed, feeling extremely disdainful in his heart.
Every one of these people in the palace was a big landlord in their hometown, with numerous servants at home and countless businesses.
He says he is honest and incorruptible, and runs his family in poverty, but behind the scenes he spends more money than anyone else.
The Jinyiwei had known everything long ago, and now they are pretending to be righteous, which is really shameless.
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