Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 608

Before the future of the tax department, the officials have heard of the reputation of the tax department, but they still have expectations for it. The ancients said that we do not look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face. After all, we are all bureaucrats, and we are all in Those who are mixed in this field have to be given a little bit of face.

But as big as this expectation is, so much is the disappointment!

Chen Ming's attitude is just like his paralyzed face, without any emotion. In his eyes, it seems that only taxation is the only thing he cares about. An official is more like a fool, who doesn't care about other people's feelings when he says anything, as if everyone is an enemy.

This is not an official way.

Even if the stern and selfless Duke Bao was alive, he was not as ruthless as him.

Of course, this Bao Zheng's EQ is actually very high, and he also cares about the world's sophistication. Wang Anshi and Sima Guang have mixed with him. Bao Zheng's EQ is so high that he can use the world's sophistication to be ruthless.

But Chen Ming didn't care about it.

This is the tax department.

Cold blood has been injected from the very beginning, whether it is Li He or Chen Ming, they are not officials in the outer court, they are all accountants and warehouse managers in the inner court, and none of them passed the imperial examination to become an official, and one of the reasons why Zhao Xu chose them , that is, because they have nothing to do with the outer court.

Because the tax department just wants to collect their taxes, and they can't talk about the world's sophistication.

Therefore, Chen Ming didn't need to deliberately please them, and he didn't even need to make the slightest compromise like Zhang Fei. He just collected taxes, and those who didn't pay taxes were all enemies of the tax department.

It's that simple.

At this moment, Chen Ming immediately replaced Zhang Fei and became the most hated person in the hearts of officials, bar none.

After Chen Ming left, the officials immediately vented their dissatisfaction with Chen Ming on Yuan Jiang's head, because the tax department was invited by Yuan Jiang. If you recruit such a guy, are you taking revenge on those squires, or Taking revenge on us.

They are all confused now.

"I admit, I was a little impulsive at first."

In the face of public anger, Yuan Jiang still had to admit his mistake first, but immediately defended himself: "However, judging from the whole process of the matter, even if I don't ask the imperial court to send a tax department, the imperial court will still do so, because the imperial court has already done so. It is decided to implement the exemption law in Hezhong Prefecture, if the exemption law comes, the tax department will definitely come."

"Then what can we do now?"

He Chunlin said depressedly: "As soon as the tax department comes, it will deprive the head of the household and Lizheng of their powers, and change the two taxes into one tax. This will definitely attract many voices of opposition, and even cause turmoil."

Of course he would not say that he evaded taxes, but there is a very real problem, that is, those gentry and landlords are trying to evade taxes. Before they were involved in this part of power, it was of course easier to deal with it, but Chen Ming said It is very clear that from now on, only one department has the right to collect taxes, and that is the tax department, and those tax collectors can go home and stay.

Yuan Jiang immediately said: "If any turmoil is caused, we don't care about our affairs. Just now the tax envoy made it very clear that how to collect taxes has nothing to do with us, it is the responsibility of their tax department."

Cao Yi snorted, "Do they have such great ability?"

Yuan Jiang said: "This old man is not very clear, let's see what they plan to do."

The officials exchanged glances with each other for a moment.

Now that Yuan Jiang has said so, they also know what to do. Since ancient times, it has been difficult for the court to collect taxes from these big landlords and gentry.

They quickly released the news and added fuel and vinegar to it.

It means that the government will completely lose all the right to collect taxes. No one has the right to collect taxes except the tax department. In addition, everyone must pay taxes, including officials, generals, soldiers, Taoist monks, and female households. etc.

As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused an uproar.

From military generals and literati, from monks to soldiers, everyone is against the tax department. This tax exemption is our privilege, and you will deprive it of this?
And the most powerful force in the Hezhong Mansion is the military. Zhang Fei also spent a lot of energy at the beginning to bind the interests of the military with the judicial power of the imperial court. Protect the interests of soldiers.

Therefore, when dealing with the imperial court before, the military always seemed relatively silent. Although people like Fan Meng were very unhappy with the imperial court, he could not use the military's power.

But the tax department is not the imperial court. Rumors are spreading inside the military camp, and many people are also fanning the flames.

Talking about money must hurt feelings.

No one wants to pay taxes.

Yongxing Army Base Camp.

A carriage drove slowly to the door, Wang Shao got out of the car, saw a person in front of the door, and said, "Why didn't Guo Jinglue go in first."

Guo Kui said with a chuckle, "I'm a martial artist with a stupid mouth. I'll talk about it later."

Wang Shao said dissatisfied: "At this time, you will become a martial artist."

Guo Kui hurriedly said: "It has always been, it has always been."

Wang Shao sighed helplessly, "Since I came to the Hezhong Mansion, I've only done this offending thing."

Guo Kui laughed and said, "As a minister, I should share your worries for you."

Having said all this, what else can Wang Shao say, and stretched out his hand and said, "Please."

Guo Kui hurriedly said, "Please first."

In the end, the two came to the big tent side by side, and saw that almost all the generals of the Yongxing Army had arrived.

All the generals looked at the two of them, because they knew that the sudden meeting must be aimed at the tax department.

After Wang Shao sat down, he swept his eyes and said majesticly: "All the people I will call will stand up. Yang Chunhua."

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"Fan Meng."

"exist."

"Ancient deep."

"exist."

He announced six or seven names in a row.

After they all stood up, Wang Shao said: "You have been laid off, pack your bags and leave the barracks immediately today."

Everyone's expression changed upon hearing this.

"Wang Xuanfu, what did we do wrong? Why did you fire us?" Fan Meng, who was stunned for a while, suddenly asked emotionally.

"Please also give us an explanation from the Procuratorate, otherwise, we will not accept it."

Several generals also expressed their dissatisfaction.

You are a little too sudden.

"Because you openly opposed the tax department in the army." Wang Shao said simply and clearly.

"We fought for the country with our lives, but the tax department still has to collect our taxes. Can I say a few words if I am dissatisfied?" Yang Chunhua became even more furious when he heard that this was the reason.

Wang Shaodao: "At present, the tax department has not yet determined how to collect taxes. You are spreading rumors in the army and encouraging soldiers. What is your intention?"

At present, the tax department has not announced the specific tax laws, and Chen Ming just told the officials that they will definitely receive a tax form.

Qin Zhongshou hurriedly said: "Emissary Xuan Fu, they were only excited for a while, and they said a few words, it is understandable, please give them another chance."

The rest of the generals also stood up and interceded for them.

Wang Shao looked determined, shook his head and said, "This matter is not negotiable."

"???"

The generals were dumbfounded, brother, are you serious?

Just because we said a few words to the tax department?
The tax department is your father, can't you tell?
Guo Kui suddenly said: "You reckless people, you really don't know how to use your brains. If you listen to the wind, it will rain. You really have to blame yourself for being fired. You have no one to blame."

Qin Zhongshou hurriedly asked: "What does Guo Jinglue say?"

After all, Guo Kui was born as a general, and they are on one side!

Guo Kui didn't answer but asked instead: "Guess, who will the tax department collect the taxes for in the end? Think about it again, why did the government send the tax department to Hezhong Mansion?"

The generals were silent for a while.

Don't even think about it, isn't it just for military expenses?
Gu Shen said: "But we just said a few words."

Wang Shao scolded angrily: "But it is your lies in the army that have attracted the attention of the tax department, and may even come to investigate our army's taxes and account expenditures."

A general muttered, "How many of them are there?"

Guo Kui asked with a smile, "How many people do you have?"

The general immediately bowed his head and fell silent.

Guo Kui said again: "Yesterday, the Tax Envoy Chen came to us in person and told us very clearly that the only thing the tax department is worried about is not being able to collect taxes. The rest will be ignored, and he doesn't even care whether there will be a mutiny including the army. If the secretary cannot collect taxes and cannot pay the military salary, the army will definitely mutiny."

The generals looked at each other.

I think this tax is too harsh, but at the same time I think it makes sense.

Tax inspections may not necessarily lead to mutiny, but if you can't pay the military salary, there will definitely be problems.

Wang Shao reprimanded: "If you still want yourself and your soldiers to receive full military pay every month and not be investigated by the tax department for the time being, you'd better keep your mouths shut."

Hearing this, Yang Chunhua suddenly felt that the situation was not good, and immediately cried: "Wang Xuanfu, Guo Jinglue, we know we were wrong, please give us another chance."

The rest also begged for mercy.

You guys are too cruel, I just said a few words, and I was fired immediately.

This.!

Wang Shao said: "I'm sorry! If I keep you, it may cause a catastrophe. I must consider the overall situation. Come!"

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Immediately a pair of soldiers came in.

Wang Shao said: "Take them down and supervise them until they leave the barracks."

"Yes."

"Emissary Wang Xuanfu, I know I was wrong, let's walk around us once."

"We knew it was wrong."

As their cries gradually faded away, there was complete silence in the big tent, and every general was sweating profusely.

Wang Shao glanced at him, "I can understand other people's opposition to the tax department, but as generals, I advise you not to mess with them. Even if you are dissatisfied with those who ask for military pay, don't talk about it in the barracks." , otherwise, don't blame me for not showing any kindness, no matter how much military exploits you have made."

These generals were already silent, they could only nod their heads in agreement.

After shouting a few words, he was fired directly, without showing any sympathy.

If you scold the privy envoy, you won't necessarily suffer this kind of punishment.

Can not afford to offend!

I really can't afford to offend this!

But in fact, this is not the pressure from the Taxation Department, but the pressure from Zhao Xu. Zhao Xu issued a secret edict to Wang Shao and Guo Kui, demanding that the military camp must never target the Taxation Department, and those who violated it will be held accountable.

This is how the current killing of chickens and monkeys came about.

Otherwise, Wang Shao wouldn't do this either.

Of course, this is still not enough, and the morale of the soldiers must be stabilized. Wang Shao and Guo Kui sent their confidants to tell the soldiers that the arrival of the tax department was to defend the previous judgment of the imperial court and ensure that the soldiers could get the full amount. military pay, while retaining their duty-free privileges.

When the soldiers heard that this was the case, they immediately turned to support the tax department.

Since the imperial court's verdict, the soldiers are actually beating their hearts out. Can the government pay the full amount of military salary?
Because they also know that finances are difficult.

Now the rumors outside have explained all of this. Otherwise, how could the money be sent to them.

And the generals didn't even say a word about the tax department. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they didn't say a word, because if they did, they would be fired.

It's that simple.

Police station.

"Hey! Dongdong, it's lucky to have you this time, otherwise, Uncle Qin's official position would be lost."

Qin Zhongshou held Cao Dongdong's hand and said with tears in his eyes.

Of course he is not happy, you still want to collect my taxes, but he came to Cao Dongdong to inquire about it beforehand, but Cao Dongdong told him, don't mess with the tax department, the tax department is much more ruthless than our police station, I want to join the tax department .

Qin Zhongshou didn't gossip, otherwise he might be fired.

Cao Dongdong grinned and said: "My nephew will not lie to anyone, not Uncle Qin. When the tax department collected the exemption tax in the capital, the first batch of people who went to declare were all the prime ministers, Mr. Fu, Mr. Sima, Mr. Wang, and I Dad was directly ill for several months."

Qin Zhongshou hurriedly asked, "Why is Bu Shuai sick?"

Cao Dongdong scratched his eyebrows and said, "Because those tax police officers were trained by my Cao family."

".?"

Qin Zhongshou was stunned for a moment, then suddenly remembered something, and said, "The elite soldiers with horses and armor at the police station?"

Cao Dongdong said: "They are the tax police."

Qin Zhongshou gasped immediately, "Will the tax department use those elite soldiers to deal with people who have not paid taxes?"

Cao Dongdong nodded straight.

Qin Zhongshou excitedly said: "Then the tax department can be lawless."

"that is not."

Cao Dongdong hurriedly said: "The Taxation Department is most afraid of our public prosecutor's law, and we are in charge of all illegal affairs."

"???"

Qin Zhongshou didn't quite understand.

This whole set of new rules is really too complicated.

Cao Dongdong suddenly looked at Fu Shichun beside him, "Xiaochun, you are dumb, come and talk to Uncle Qin."

Fu Shichun glared at him, and then explained to Qin Zhongshou: "Because tax evasion is an illegal act, the tax department does not have judicial power, so he has to file a lawsuit to recover taxes. , still has to be judged by the royal court."

Qin Zhongshou nodded and said, "So that's what happened."

On the other hand, Wei Yingfang, Cao Yi and the others were also shocked when they learned that Fan Meng had been laid off. The tax department has such a strong background, so they won't let it be said.

its not right!
We scold every day, and it seems that there is no problem.

They quickly thought of dealing with the tax department through the public prosecutor's law, so they asked Fan Meng to go to the procuratorate to file a complaint, saying that Wang Shao and Chen Ming were working together to eliminate dissidents.

When Su Zhe heard about it, he thought it was lawless. If it was true, it would definitely be a big case, so he immediately sent people to the military camp to investigate.

Procuratorate.

"Sorry, Fan Dutou, according to our investigation, we cannot appeal your dismissal."

Su Zhe said helplessly.

Fan Meng said, "Why?"

Su Zhe said: "Yesterday, envoy Wang Xuanfu told us frankly that the reason he fired you was indeed because of your remarks against the tax department. Envoy Wang Xuanfu believed that you, as generals, not only did not set an example, but also continued to work hard. Rumors spread in the army, causing panic among the soldiers. Just now they are going to lay off a group of generals, so he is laying off you based on the current disarmament policy. This is their right, and we cannot appeal this. "

"???"

Fan Meng immediately filled his mouth with swear words, you civil servants know how to play!

It's a dog day!

Disarmament is a decision made by the imperial court, and the power of interpretation is entirely in their hands. The principle of disarmament is survival of the fittest. Wang Shao thinks that they follow the wind and rain, which does not meet the requirements of the soldiers at all, and the procuratorate has nothing to do.

Over there, although Yang Chunhua, Gu Shen and others did not come to the procuratorate to file a complaint, they begged their grandpa and grandma everywhere, hoping to forgive them for a while.

They really didn't expect that they would be laid off like this, and their military career would end here just because of a few words.

I feel aggrieved just thinking about it!

But sincerity is useless, Qin Zhongshou told them very clearly that their military status has been revoked, and there is no room for maneuver.

This made Yang Chunhua and the others deeply desperate, so they could only meet up and drink to relieve their worries.

While drinking, three unexpected guests arrived suddenly.

"who are you?"

Yang Chunhua looked at the visitor with drunken eyes.

The leader sat down directly, "Chen Ming, the tax envoy."

Yang Chunhua, Gu Shen and the other four stood up immediately, and Yang Chunhua took off the saber directly and held it in his hand.

This grievance has its head, and the debt has its owner, and you even delivered it to your door. The key is that when we drank, we were really bored.

Yang Chunhua yelled angrily: "How dare you come here?"

Chen Ming looked at them fearlessly and said, "I'm here to give you a chance to take revenge."

Give us a chance for revenge?

What do you mean?
Are you telling us to kill you?

Yang Chunhua was dumbfounded.

Has the tax envoy been so ruthless?
"You are actually bewitched by others, so you became this scapegoat, and the purpose of those people is to fear that the tax inspector will check their taxes. So...!"

Chen Ming put the token on the table, "I'll give you a chance to join the tax department, which is responsible for investigating tax evasion by generals, Cao officials and others."

Yang Chunhua and the others were dumbfounded again.

This turning point is really...unexpected!
Chen Ming said again: "You have completely lost your jobs. In the eyes of our tax department, you are even disqualified from being investigated. But, do you want to see Zeng Jin's colleagues take over your wealth in the army? , use the greedy money to sit in a restaurant and drink spicy food?"

When Yang Chunhua heard this, he threw the saber and grabbed the token, "I am willing to join the tax department."

Gu Shen and others also expressed their willingness to join the tax department.

Human nature is like this, we have a hard time, and everyone should not think about it.

Chen Ming stood up and said, "It's better not to drink alcohol, sober up, and report to the tax department tomorrow."

"The subordinate obeys the order."

Several people clasped their fists together and said.

The military camp is actually much more corrupt than the government office, because the military camp involves water transport and military pay, and the profits here are unimaginably huge, but for the tax department, the taxes we have worked so hard to collect are not If you are asked to be corrupt, even if you must be corrupt, you still have to pay taxes!

Therefore, the tax department must absorb the insiders of the military camp and understand the tricks of the military camp so that they can collect taxes.

Wang Shao chose Yang Chunhua and the others to make an example of others, in order to cooperate with the tax department in recruiting troops. In fact, they were not the only ones who fanned the flames in the barracks.

Outside, the undercurrent was turbulent, and the grass and trees were full of soldiers, but the imperial court presented a peaceful atmosphere. Everyone was busy with the affairs of the law school, and had just finished an entrance exam.

"Wow! Is the enrollment rate so high? It has already reached [-]%."

Zhang Fei put down the report card, and looked at the four little king kong again, "You didn't play tricks on it, did you?"

Cai Bian hurriedly said, "Students dare not."

Xu Zhiqian explained: "Law studies is a compulsory subject for candidates. Anyone who wants to take the scientific examination has already memorized the "Song Xingtong" backwards. Those who come to take the examination are all scholars. Many of them can pass. It also makes sense."

Hearing this, Zhang Fei couldn't help but smiled wryly and said: "So the entire imperial court, I alone can't memorize "Song Xing Tong" backwards?"

Xu Zhiqian pursed her lower lip, "And Li Si."

Ye Zuqi smiled obsequiously: "If this is a test of the legal system, the students think that none of them can pass."

Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "Are you sure you can pass?"

"Uh!"

Ye Zuqia's expression gradually became stiff.

Cai Bian and the others secretly laughed.

"All right!"

Zhang Fei didn't entertain them any more, and said, "These people have already been recruited, you can make arrangements yourself, how to give lectures to them."

Shangguan asked hurriedly, "Teacher, aren't you going to class?"

Zhang Fei said: "You first teach them the concept and thought of the rule of law, and then I will take time to teach them a lesson."

Cai Jing suddenly said: "Teacher, there is a lot of turmoil outside now, everyone is in danger, and it may even cause some turmoil."

Cai Bian and the others immediately looked at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei looked at Cai Jing and asked, "So what do you think our imperial court should do?"

Cai Jing replied: "According to the tax department in the capital, only the imperial court and the procuratorate can check and balance the tax department, because everyone who evades tax must go through the trial of the imperial court. Now everyone talks about the tax department, so the students think that this This is an excellent opportunity for our imperial court to win people's hearts, as long as we tell everyone that the imperial court will not let the tax department mess around, they will definitely support our imperial court even more."

What is justice, that is when evil appears, so Cai Jing thinks this is an excellent opportunity for publicity, not only can the people support the imperial court more, but also can eliminate the grievances between the officials, but we must not let it go !
"Makes sense!"

Zhang Fei nodded, and asked again: "Who will tell me, what punishment will I face for tax evasion in my dynasty?"

Shangguan Jun immediately said: "General tax evasion is punished by confiscating half of the family property, sixty to one hundred mosses, and one year's imprisonment for more serious cases. The head of the household and Li Zheng will also be punished."

Cai Bian added: "But this is just general tax evasion. Once it involves wine tax, salt tax, and tea tax, if it exceeds a certain amount, it can be directly sentenced to death."

Ye Zuqia said: "During the Tianxi period, Emperor Zhenzong issued an edict that those who sell alcohol without permission will no longer be sentenced to death, but will be changed to Zhangji, Qianmian, and a prison city five hundred miles away. As for salt tax, tea Taxes are also reduced accordingly, with the intention of encouraging the development of industry and commerce.”

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "What is certain now is that the Taxation Department adopts the method of self-declaration, which we are no strangers to, but for the people of Hezhong Mansion, this is a very unfamiliar taxation method. Then the Emperor The court should also give understanding in terms of punishment, Cai Jing."

"The students are here."

"You write an article, publish it on the law newspaper, and inform the people that based on the tax collection method of self-declaration, the imperial court decided to exempt the first offender from the penalty, and only imposed a fine. But when you write, you must imply that the duty of the tax department is only to check taxes, but whether you are guilty or not is determined by our public security law. This can not only calm people's hearts, but also win them over. People's hearts."

Cai Jing nodded and said, "Yes, the students know what to do."

(End of this chapter)