"Last year, the tax statistics of the Ministry of Revenue, the scope of local prefectures in Jingtai's second year was one-tenth less than that in the Taizu period, and the scope of Wangfu farmland has expanded greatly."

"But do you know that the total amount of tax revenue of the Ministry of Revenue has not decreased, and it has even shown an upward trend. This has supported the conquest of the three guards of Urianha and the purge of the Luchuan rebellion. Isn't it a bit strange?

?”

When he said this, a bitter smile appeared on Jin Lian's face.

“Taxes.”

Li Xiangang was transferred from the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War to the Minister of Revenue. He did not have a deep degree of participation in the work of the Ministry of Revenue, but he explained the reason to the point.

"Yes, it's just a harsh tax!"

"In order to support the war in the south and north over the years, the imperial court actually increased taxes in the local area, causing difficulties in the people's livelihood. If there is no change and obtaining taxes from the vassals and wealthy families, the Ming Dynasty will fall apart one day!"

Originally, this was the fate that could not be changed in all dynasties, and it should be filled with despair. But after Jin Lian said this, a ray of hope flashed in his eyes and said, "Yuande, this is what I brought you here.

The reason for this memorial from Chen Zhongtang will reverse the trend of the decline of the Ming Dynasty and thus bring true peace and prosperity to the people."

After saying that, Jin Lian moved his eyes from the young talent on the podium to the direction of Andingmen further away. He said in a sighing tone: "I felt it when I saw Chen Zhongtang for the first time.

His unusualness was to thank the soldiers who offered prisoners to the southern expedition by the ministers in the court."

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"Facts have proved that only by winning the morale of the army can he expand territory for the Ming Dynasty!"

"I am old and have already submitted a memorial to His Majesty for bones. The Ministry of Revenue will eventually deliver it to you in the future. If possible, I hope you can support the reform of Chen Zhongtang. He is a good person for the country and the people.
Chapter completed!