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Chapter 1357 I am the master of my country!  (superior)

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    Zhang Xueyan continued: "There is also the second point. Under the current nationwide panic, 50 million taels is just a drop in the bucket. Unless there are some big discoveries of gold and silver mines, it will be difficult to stop the people from abandoning money and saving silver."  As for the third article, it is even more outrageous. As soon as the imperial decree is issued, the emperor and the court become the acceptors. In the long run, this may not be a bad thing, but what do we give to the people? At that time, it will not be the royal family that is bankrupt.  The bank, but the royal family and court!"

    Wanli nodded frequently, looked at Wang Jiaping and said, "Wang Ge is always from Shanxi, what do you think?"

    "Weichen is the emperor's cabinet minister above all." Wang Jiaping said seriously: "I completely agree with Mr. Zhang Ge's opinion. Moreover, Weichen has always believed that an institution that is closely related to the national economy and people's livelihood like the Royal Bank should be owned by the imperial court, not the government.  Entrust it to a private person." This set aside his relationship with the Shanxi merchants, and laid the foundation for the future to speak freely: "The most urgent thing is that the exchange relationship between cash and banknotes cannot be broken, otherwise the world will immediately be in chaos!"

    "To put it bluntly, it's a matter of confidence. Except real money can bring confidence the most." After a pause, Wang Jiaping said in a deep voice: "As long as the people believe that his banknotes will not become waste paper, then even for a while  They will not panic if there is no silver exchange, and the banknotes can continue to circulate in the world."

    "Old Wang Ge said it well." Wanli nodded and said: "The imperial court cannot undertake unlimited obligations, and everything should be limited to what the imperial court can afford."

    "There is one more point." Zhang Xueyan deserved to have led the army before, and said murderously: "To curb the run on large households, the imperial court stipulates that cash withdrawals are not allowed for banknotes over 5,000 taels, and transactions over 5,000 taels must be made through bank notes or  The bank transfer method is completed! Violators will be punished severely!"

    "This is unrealistic." Wang Jiaping is notoriously straight-tempered, and he didn't care about Senior Zhang's face. He shook his head and said, "First, the court can't supervise it.  The buyer is naturally willing to trade large sums of cash and silver, but the seller will lose a lot, so the transaction cannot be done. In the end, both parties will definitely abandon the silver bills and use gold and silver regardless of the risk of breaking the law." Pause, he looked  Zhang Xueyan said: "Your example of treasure banknotes just now, you should remember that at that time, in order to protect the legal currency, the imperial court prohibited gold and silver from being used for trading, but it had no effect."

    Wanli could sense that in terms of economy, Wang Jiaping was obviously much stronger than Zhang Xueyan, so he only asked the former: "Then, from Wang Ge's point of view, what should the court do?"

    "Weichen thinks that other means are only auxiliary, and the key is to boost the public's confidence in the ability to pay bank notes." Wang Jiaping said: "In this regard, Weichen has three strategies. First, announce the nationalization of the Royal Bank.  Second, announce that the gold mines in Luzon will be nationalized. The common people know that there is endless gold there. Third, announce that the payment of silver bills will be guaranteed by the imperial tax. These three policies have only one purpose, which is to boost confidence  ! As long as the people have faith, the Royal Bank will survive!"

    Wanli nodded when he heard it, and said excitedly: "That's right, I'll add one more thing. We need to find out who is behind the bank run, and see who wants to put the people of Ming Dynasty in trouble. For such a big family, we found a family  , investigate and deal with the family, and must be severely punished!"

    "The emperor is very right, but" Wang Jiaping frowned and said, "It's useless to find out the source of a run on such a thing. People have bank notes in their hands and ask the bank to cash them. It is only right and proper. This reason cannot be refuted.  of."

    "If you want to commit a crime, there is nothing to worry about." Wanli sneered and said, "You don't have to worry about this, let the professionals do it." He looked at Wang Jiaping and said, "Go back and blow the wind with the cabinet members.  Who should be sent to be the governor of Luzon, how many troops should be sent to take over, and how to arrange it, come up with a report and come to me to see."

    "Yes." Wang Jiaping bowed.

    "What you said, I will think about it first," Wanli served the tea again: "Please go back."

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    After the two adults retreated, Wanli leaned back on the easy chair exhaustedly, lit a Fushou cigarette and began to puff.

    ?While serving the guests, after witnessing several talks today, an unstoppable thought had already arisen in my heart, and finally I couldn't help itsobbed.

    "Facing me," Wanli heard the movement, opened his eyes and saw Ke Yong urinating on his horse, and couldn't help cursing with a smile: "Why are you crying? Are you cursing me?"

    "I don't dare" Ke Yong shook his head and sobbed, "I just see the emperor frowning, and my heart aches. I can't help the emperor, so I feel uncomfortable."

    "Hehe" Wanli smiled and said, "Having this kind of filial piety is better than anything else."

    "Filial piety is naturally ten to ten, and it is more than that."?!  I promise that the imperial court and the palace will not take any of the industrial and commercial tax money collected, and all will be used as the reserve fund of the Royal Bank!  "

    "Your Majesty is really generous!" Ke Yong said dumbfounded: "Not only do we need to open mines, but we also need to open business taxes"

    "I've thought it over, and now is the best time to levy business tax!" Wanli thumped the kang and said, "Everyone is selfish, especially the common people. At this time, who can guarantee that their banknotes can be cashed into cash?"  , who is their ancestor. I will promote commercial taxation in the name of saving the royal bank notes, and I will definitely get their support. Even if some businessmen object, there is nothing to be afraid of!"

    "It's just, can the foreign ministers agree?" Ke Yong thought of the proposal to levy commercial tax.  Now the relationship between the emperor and the outer court has almost reached a freezing point Whatever the emperor supports, the outer court opposes, and whatever the outer court supports, the emperor also opposes.  Under such a background, how can we ensure that the commercial tax is passed at the court meeting?

    "It doesn't matter whether it's mining or taxation." Wanli sneered: "It's impossible to pass it at the court meeting, because all the officials of the court are either born in the southeast or bought by the southeast.  They are all against me! And setting up a commercial tax is the best way to wipe out the wealthy families in the southeast!"

    "How do you say it?" Ke Yong couldn't turn his head around.

    "Business and commerce are the ones that the wealthy families in the southeast rely on." Wanli said in a deep voice, "Industry and commerce own 80% of the world's wealth, but they have always refused to pay taxes to the imperial court. Now that I am taking advantage of this banking crisis to levy business taxes, they will definitely not agree.  His ugly side of greed, selfishness and disregard for righteousness is exposed in front of the common people, and I can use the name of resisting taxes to seal up businesses that refuse to pay taxes, and then search the homes of the big families involved in the case, confiscate their property, and use it for cashing bank notes!"

    "What if they obey?" Ke Yong asked.

    "That's better." Wanli laughed and said, "Didn't Zhang Siwei say it? Finance is the mother of business. If the commercial tax is levied smoothly, the Royal Bank will naturally be able to come back. By then, I will hold this supreme weapon in my hand.  You have to look up to me and see which one still disobeys me?!"

    "Either obey, or ring the death knell!" Wanli went on to say with pride: "I have made up my mind to break the wrists with those invincible southeastern wealthy families! So I decided to bypass the outer court and open the silver mine and levy  The two major matters of business and taxation are entrusted to you to supervise and handle them with full authority, and you must not disappoint my expectations!"

    "I will not hesitate to do anything, my servant!" Ke Yong hurriedly patted his chest and promised: "If you mess up your errand, come and see the emperor!"

    "What you want is this kind of ruthlessness!" Wanli nodded approvingly and said, "You will draw up the list of mine supervisors to be sent to the whole country. As for the candidates for tax envoys, leave it to Eunuch Zhang, and report them within three days."

    "Abiding by the order!" Ke Yong actually wanted to get taxes to order food, but as a recommender, he had to bear the overall responsibility for the consequences, and the risk of collecting business taxes was obviously much greater than that of mining.  Thinking of it this way, he regained his balance, accepted the errand happily, and then went to the Supervisor of Ceremonies to deliver the decree in person¡ª¡ª

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