Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 244
Get a charity, put the land in it, and pay no taxes.

How does this sound like a scam!If it's so simple, do you still need it?

Chen Maoqian and Ma Tianhao stared blankly at Zhang Fei.

It seems to say, do you think we look like pigs?
Zhang Fei patiently explained: "Once this land is donated, it will not belong to the two of you."

ah!This is not fraud, this is robbery!
Chen and Ma's expression remained unchanged, they still stared blankly at Zhang Fei.

Do you think we look like pigs?
Zhang Fei felt a little guilty when they looked at them, and he pretended to be calm and said: "But this is not a one-off deal. It's a one-off deal. It's a long-term flow. Every year, some money will be donated. Then we must manage these lands and invite People come to take care of it, this is to be paid, and the two of you can arrange your own sons and grandsons to manage it."

"I still think it's a brilliant idea."

Ma Tianhao snorted, "Isn't this just swapping the left hand for the right hand? Can the imperial court allow us to do this?"

Zhang Fei said: "Why does the imperial court oppose your charity?"

Ma Tianhao said: "What kind of charity is this?"

"This is true charity."

Zhang Fei said: "First of all, as I said just now, once this land is donated, it does not belong to you, and no one can move the money in it at will;
Secondly, we will publish all accounts, how much land we own, how much money we donate every year, and who we donate to.This is not charity and what is it. "

Chen Maoqian frowned and asked, "You mean, we can't just move the money in it?"

Zhang Fei shook his head: "Of course not."

Chen Maoqian shook his head, "Then we'd rather pay the tax."

They thought it was a fake donation, but listening to it, it was a real donation.

Ma Tianhao was also very dissatisfied, and muttered: "It's really not worthwhile for us to spend hundreds of guan every year to get such an idea!"

Is a few hundred strings a lot?Grass!Zhang Fei said twice: "Everything has advantages and disadvantages, it is impossible for you to take advantage of all the advantages, and those officials are not dead money."

Chen Maoqian said: "But your idea is of no benefit to us."

Zhang Fei said: "There are three advantages. First, it can avoid the existing tax collection system. The so-called transfer, loss, and change are all invalid for this. In this way, I can better use judicial means to protect your property."

The two frowned when they heard this, with hesitation on their faces.

Although everyone does not want to pay taxes, it is human nature.

But on the basis of the law, most people took the risk not to pay this tax, and it was also because the imperial court was not a thing at all. Various algorithms, nominally one bucket, must actually be more than one bucket. The key is that there is no a fixed number.

Is it twice as much, or several times.

No one knows.

The unknown is the scariest.

Anyway, as far as one rule is concerned, the imperial court cannot lose money.

Let’s talk about the item of transfer, let the people pay taxes and food to a place hundreds of miles away, cross the bridge in the middle, and may have to pay taxes, who can bear it.

It's okay if the weather is good, but once the court wants to fight or encounter something, the miscellaneous tax will seem to rise.

Not to mention the common people, even the landlords are afraid.

Therefore, collecting taxes now is a battle of wits and courage between the two sides.

In this case, there is very little room for judicial intervention because there are violations on both sides.

The previous lawsuit can illustrate this problem. The two sides shirked responsibility from each other. If the other party had not cheated on the accounts, they would never have lost so badly.

To obtain judicial protection, first of all, it must be legal, but the problem is that there is a problem with the imperial court system. This problem will be impossible to solve for a while, and the only way to avoid this system is first.

Zhang Fei continued: "Although the money donated every year is no less than the tax payment, or even more, otherwise, the court has no reason to agree, but everyone knows it well and will not mess around.

Second, the initiative is in your hands. It is feasible to build water conservancy projects, donate to the poor, or donate to colleges.Some good deeds can indirectly benefit your business.

The third is the issue of interests. As I said before, you can arrange for your descendants to work inside and get paid from it. At the same time, in order to maintain charity, the money can be used for business and can continue to make money. "

Chen Maoqian asked: "Constantly making money?"

Zhang Fei said: "There is a certain amount of money donated every year, what to do with the remaining money? It can be used for business."

Ma Tianhao asked, "Can it be used for loan?"

Zhang Fei blinked and said, "Under legal circumstances, of course it is possible, but usury is definitely not allowed, because the accounts must be made public."

Ma Tianhao lost interest immediately after hearing this.

Chen Maoqian said: "Can it be used to buy and sell houses?"

Zhang Fei said: "Of course."

Chen Maoqian said: "The profit from buying and selling houses."

Zhang Fei said: "It's all for charity."

".?"

The two were speechless for a while.

After working for a long time, this money has nothing to do with us!
Zhang Fei said: "You two, the more you earn, the more you will be paid. Of course, it shouldn't be too outrageous, and the money you donate will definitely be more. But there is also an advantage, that is, in the future your descendants Future generations, if you want to lose, it is very difficult to lose cleanly."

Ma Tianhao nodded straight: "This is indeed a benefit."

Chen Maoqian couldn't help but look at Ma Tianhao, and Ma Xiaoyi's tiger-headed and tiger-headed look flashed in his mind, expressing his understanding.

Zhang Fei added: "In addition, there is another advantage, that is, the land of several rich merchants can be gathered together, and the wealth can be quite a lot. Both of you are businessmen. You should know that the more wealth you have, the more you can The more money you make. It just so happens that I have a good deal here."

"What deal?"

Chen and Ma said in unison.

Zhang Fei said: "Print."

".!"

The two suddenly lost interest.

One of them lends money and the other sells the house.

You talk to them about printing.

To hell with being interested.

Zhang Fei clicked his tongue: "Don't be like this, both of you. In the short term, it is definitely not as good as your business, but in the long run, it is definitely more profitable than your business."

"is it?"

Ma Tianhao looked disdainful, "How many books do you have to sell to catch up with my interest?"

Zhang Fei snorted, "If my books can be sold to Jiangnan, can you also sell the house in the capital to Jiangzhou? Besides, I'm not asking you to sell books."

Chen Maoqian asked: "Then what do you want us to do?"

Zhang Fei said: "Sell printing plates."

"Plate?"

"Correct."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "You all know that the printing plate and the printing are integrated now, but I plan to separate the two, and the printer buys the printing plate for printing."

"What's the point?" Ma Tianhao asked puzzled.

Zhang Fei said: "Have you two heard of movable type printing?"

Both of them nodded.

Zhang Fei said: "Movable type printing is individual movable type. Now that we have mature technology, I plan to open a workshop to produce this type of movable type and sell each type."

He originally planned to use printing to break the monopoly of scholar-bureaucrats' public opinion, but now the situation has changed, because the emperor is going to end in person, so there are more ways to play.

But the expenses there are terrible. He can't afford it alone, and it's not easy to fight the lawsuit. He thinks about it and throws out the movable type production, and he just prints it, which is much easier.

Ma Tianhao shook his head and said, "Whether it's movable type or engraving, how much money can it make?"

Zhang Fei really wanted to beat this guy to death. Having said that, it is really difficult to have a business in this world that is comparable to lending money. He said: "You can't make much money by printing books and articles, but if you print tabloids, you can easily sell the movable type. A tabloid is average, but an engraving can’t handle it.”

"The tabloids?"

Ma Tianhao said: "This is under the control of the imperial court."

Zhang Fei said: "I have my own way of doing this. It won't be long before the tabloids will be popular. All the money I earn now is thrown there. If I don't make money, why should I do it?"

Chen Maoqian said: "If you make money, we can cooperate with you now, and there is no need for charity."

"of course."

Zhang Fei nodded: "What I mean is, if you just want to get this charity organization, you might as well use the charity organization to cooperate with me, so that you can cooperate with each other. If you don't want to, you can also cooperate with me directly. "

Chen Maoqian and Ma Tianhao still seemed very hesitant.

Although the risk of the court is avoided, the price is not small.

Today's people cherish the earth like their lives!
Donate, this.

At this moment, Li Si walked in suddenly, "Third brother, the Sima University scholar is here."

After hearing this, Chen Maoqian and Ma Tianhao got up and left immediately.

They still have to think hard about this charity.

Of course Zhang Fei would not force them.

"Xiaomin has seen Bachelor Sima."

As soon as they came to the front yard, they saw Sima Guang approaching, and Chen and Ma quickly saluted.

"Ah."

Sima Guang nodded.

Zhang Fei said: "Scholar Sima, please."

After entering the hall, the old man Sima Guang was rather embarrassed, "I didn't bother you."

The ancients really took the liberty to visit.

Among the scholar-bureaucrats, they all posted first.

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "No! They just came to me for consultation."

Sima Guang stroked his beard and said, "Is it about tax evasion?"

Zhang Fei said awkwardly: "It's about paying taxes."

Sima Guang laughed, "Then what advice did you give them?"

Yes!I was planning to come to fool you, but now that he has automatically come to the door, it's better to accept it with a smile.Zhang Fei had an idea, and said, "Hide the wealth for the people."

"Hiding wealth to the people?"

Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, "You told these two businessmen that wealth is hidden from the people?"

Zhang Fei nodded.

Sima Guang was very curious, "Can you tell me to open Lao Zhuo's eyes?"

"Scholar Sima just joked."

Zhang Fei chuckled, and said again: "Actually, it's not that they don't want to pay that little tax. It's just that Master Sima also knows that there is no fixed amount for this tax. Sometimes it is high, and sometimes it is very high."

Sima Guang didn't make a sound.

Zhang Fei said: "Their main concern is this. After all, rich businessmen like them don't have any relatives in court and lack a sense of security. I suggest them to donate their land for charity to avoid this."

Sima Guang was confused when he heard it, "Do charity to avoid it?"

This sounds like giving up everything!
Zhang Fei nodded, and then explained the charity.

Sima Guang's eyes flashed sharply when he heard this, "Your charity is somewhat similar to Xiangguo Temple, but yours is more standardized, and you have to publish the accounts and state the amount donated every year. But if you do this, what will happen to the court's income? "

Zhang Fei laughed and said, "I thought that if I didn't do this, the court would not be able to receive the money."

Sima Guang said: "Your lawsuit has made them terrified. Who would dare to evade taxes?"

"If I have this ability, that's fine." Zhang Fei said with a chuckle, "Maybe not this year, but not necessarily next year. After all, there is not one reason for this situation, there are many factors. "

Sima Guang nodded slightly: "You are much smarter than Wang Jiefu, but he always can't understand this question."

Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "How can Grand Master Wang not understand? He just understands too much, so he wants to do his best to change it. If there is a problem, he must not let it go."

Sima Guang said: "Since you really believe that he can change it, why are you doing this kind of charity? As long as Wang Jiefu can let everyone pay taxes legally, and let the court legally collect taxes, then their worries are nothing to worry about. "

Zhang Fei giggled foolishly.

There are so many tax-free households, so many privileged classes, and the system is here. Zhang Fei doesn't think Wang Anshi can do it. As long as there is a loophole that is not plugged, this loophole will gradually become bigger.

He always suggested that the emperor start with business taxation, and leave it alone for now.

Sima Guang said again: "Actually, your idea is good. As long as they are really willing to donate money, mainly to assist the imperial court, they can help the imperial court very well. When I was an official in the local area, I encountered floods. It's relief, the cost of relief from the imperial court and relief from the squires differs by more than ten times."

As far as the system of the Song Dynasty is concerned, if a government order is fully implemented, the loss should not be too high.

Sima Guang insisted on hiding wealth for the people, not talking about military affairs on paper, he also judged based on his own experience, how much money can be left in the local area after a sum of money is allocated by the imperial court, and the same money from local gentry can achieve ten times the effect.

It is a good deal to treat them preferentially in exchange for their support.

But there are also problems. A moral gentry can really help a lot. An immoral gentry will make things very bad, and even be the source of disaster. This case also reflects this problem.

Of course Sima Guang knew this too.

Zhang Fei’s charitable organization seems to be able to solve the problem. The previous “Store Wealth to the People” was not legally bound, it was all based on self-consciousness, but this charity is legally bound.

"Did they agree?" Sima Guang asked again.

Zhang Fei said: "They said they need to think about it."

Sima Guang asked again: "Then do you think they will agree?"

Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "I don't know."

Sima Guang didn't think they would agree, so he said, "If they agree, you can talk to me again."

If you don't tell me, I will go to you too. I have to go to Wang Anshi for this matter, he will kill me, and then I have to let you fight Wang Anshi.Zhang Fei nodded casually: "Okay." Then he asked: "Why is Master Sima coming to the humble house?"

He couldn't show it, he already had calculations.

Sima Guang said: "Regarding the matter of the lease agreement, His Majesty has handed it over to the Court of Justice. I would like to ask you, what do you think about it?"

Zhang Fei said: "It's very simple, the land tax can be paid anywhere."

Sima Guang said: "I also know this, but I am very worried that there will be problems in execution."

He can see that Bianliang has one-third of an acre of land, but where is it outside Bianliang?

He was very worried that those landlords would take the opportunity to dismiss the tenants and cause trouble for the government, so he didn't plan to, only stipulated that the land tax should not be used to dismiss the tenants.

How to legislate is debatable.

The Song Dynasty attached great importance to legislation. You have to explain clearly what is the basis for setting this law, under what circumstances it is applicable, and under what circumstances it is not applicable.

This is to be thoughtful.

Sima Guang is notorious for his slow work and meticulous work. If the emperor hadn't forced him to implement it within half a year, he probably wouldn't have rushed to Zhang Fei to discuss it.

"this is not me.!"

Zhang Fei originally wanted to say that this is not something I am good at, but suddenly he had a thought and said: "Currently, the judicial reform is still in preparation, and what Sima University can control is limited. If you want to implement it, there will be no problems. , there is only one trick."

Sima Guang hurriedly asked, "What move?"

"publicity."

Zhang Fei said: "As long as the publicity is in place, the lack of officials and administration can be made up for."

(End of this chapter)