My uncle is Zhu Di

Chapter 62 is no good.

Zhu Gaochi was shocked when he heard Xu Qin's words, but Xu Qin continued eating as if nothing had happened.

Zhu Gaochi thought about it and wondered how he could believe Xu Qin's words. So he sighed, smiled and shook his head and said, "It's not that simple. How do you know what to do? I'm just talking to you. You still need to do it. Just do this. You don't need to worry about the rest. I'll take care of it. What can I do?"

"You don't believe me?" Xu Qin turned his head and looked at Zhu Gaochi, saying in surprise.

Zhu Gaochi smiled and said, "It's not that I don't believe you, but this involves matters of the imperial court and the people of the world, how can you understand it?"

"Why don't we just set up a customs office? It's not a big deal, but you make it sound like a bigger deal than the sky." Xu Qin said and continued eating.

"What? Customs?" Zhu Gaochi stared at Xu Qin as soon as he heard it. Seeing that Xu Qin was still eating, Zhu Gaochi immediately stood up, grabbed Xu Qin's hand, and said anxiously: "Hey, eat less, you won't starve to death. You are making me anxious to death, explain it clearly."

Xu Qin looked at Zhu Gaochi holding his hand, then looked up at Zhu Gaochi and said, "Cousin, you won't even let me eat."

"Hurry, hurry, quickly, withdraw, withdraw, come here." Zhu Gaochi immediately pulled Xu Qin up and stopped him from eating.

"Cousin, don't go too far. It's not right to not let people eat." Xu Qin shouted anxiously.

Zhu Gaochi said to Xu Qin, "You won't starve to death. You've already eaten four buns and had a bowl of porridge. You won't starve to death if you lose two buns and an egg. Come on, talk to your cousin and explain clearly what's going on with the customs."

"Hey, can you just let me finish eating?" Xu Qin said helplessly.

"Take them away quickly, or I will take you back to the palace." Zhu Gaochi immediately threatened Shiyue.

"Cousin, this is unreasonable." Xu Qin immediately shouted at Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaochi ignored Xu Qin and looked at Shiyue and said, "Take it away quickly, otherwise, I will find my aunt and ask her to transfer you to flush the toilet. Don't worry, even if my aunt is reluctant, she will give me this face."

"Cousin, you are shameless. Shiyue, take it away. There is no good person in the Zhu family." Xu Qin could only let Shiyue take it away.

"Who would rebel for good things? My grandfather rebelled, my father also rebelled, how could there be good things? Hurry up, don't talk about anything else, talk about the customs, otherwise you can't do anything today." Zhu Gaochi said indifferently. When Xu Qin heard Zhu Gaochi say this, what else could he say.

"Well, customs, that is, all materials going out to sea need to be reported to the customs and taxes must be paid. For example, important materials, such as cotton and cloth, can be subject to high taxes. Salt, iron, and tea can also be subject to high taxes. They can also be prohibited from going out to sea. No matter who wants to go out to sea, they need to report and pay taxes.

Of course, the grain you just mentioned is prohibited from being sold overseas, so laws need to be formulated to determine how to punish once it is discovered, such as confiscation of property, exile, execution, etc.

In addition, the tax on porcelain can be lower. After all, it is made of mud and can be exchanged for money if it is sold out.

Also, if our merchant ships bring back grain from overseas that happens to be what our court needs, then we can exempt them from taxes. Without taxes, we can let them take it and sell it in our Ming Dynasty.

For example, if it is a luxury product that cannot be eaten or worn, but is just a decoration, then high taxes can be levied, for example, three times or five times the tax. Then, when they are brought to the Ming Dynasty to sell, they will inevitably be sold at a high price and can only be sold to wealthy families. If they want to enjoy it, it’s okay, right?

For example, timber. My Ming Dynasty needs timber, but my Ming Dynasty can also cut down timber. If timber from overseas is cheaper, then wouldn't it be better to buy it? In this case, we can also charge a lower tax, such as a 10% tax. However, if my Ming Dynasty wants to buy all the timber, then we need to pay double or even higher taxes.

As you know, it takes ten years to grow a tree and a hundred years to grow a forest. Especially those trees used to build houses cannot grow without decades or even hundreds of years. Cutting down one tree means one less tree. In this case, the tax will be high.

In a word, for important materials of our Ming Dynasty, either the export is prohibited or high taxes are imposed on export. At the same time, if they are imported, low taxes or no taxes are imposed, or even compensation is given.

As for the unimportant materials of our Ming Dynasty, we will impose low taxes and encourage them to be sold, so that they can be exchanged for silver, gold and precious materials. If people want to buy them, we must impose high taxes or even prohibit their purchase. In this way, the silver of our Ming Dynasty will not flow out.

Is that clear enough? Do you need further explanation? "

After Xu Qin finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Gaochi who was in a daze.

"Wait, wait, you didn't provide enough details." Zhu Gaochi also came back to his senses and said to Xu Qin.

"Is there anything else that is not detailed enough?" After hearing this, Xu Qin looked at him in confusion.

"Customs, there are many more, etc., etc. I'm afraid I can't remember them all. Quickly ask the servants to bring me pens, ink, paper and inkstone." Zhu Gaochi thought of this and immediately called Xu Qin to speak.

Xu Qin had no choice but to ask Mu Feng to come and grind the ink and prepare the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone.

"Please sit down for a while. I will finish writing what I just wrote, and then I will think about it and see if there is anything else that needs to be added. You are really capable. This trip is the right one. I didn't expect that there would be an unexpected surprise." Zhu Gaochi was very happy and sat down to wait for Mu Feng to grind the ink. Xu Qin rolled his eyes at Zhu Gaochi, and then said to Shiyue: "Bring the food in. Master, I am not full."

"Okay." Shiyue immediately went out with a smile.

After a while, the food was placed in front of Xu Qin again. Xu Qin sat there and ate. Xu Qin needed to practice martial arts. Usually, Xu Qin did not practice martial arts in the morning and could not get up. He practiced martial arts in the afternoon or evening.

When he was young, Xu Qin practiced martial arts in the morning. Three years ago, he stopped practicing martial arts in the morning and was determined to become a playboy.

Of course, it is also because Xu Qin has mastered those martial arts techniques, so all that is left is to practice, and he does not need to be so hard every day.

Because he practiced martial arts, Xu Qin ate a lot since he was a child.

Zhu Gaochi sat there thinking about what Xu Qin had just said. He asked Xu Qin about some things he didn't remember. Xu Qin could only swallow what he had eaten and tell Zhu Gaochi.

After Zhu Gaochi finished recording everything, he looked at what he had recorded and asked, "Shajiabao, do we need to set up multiple customs offices?"

Xu Qin rolled his eyes at Zhu Gaochi and said, "You are asking this question. What do you think? You can't say that the goods from Guangdong are sent to Nanjing and then shipped out to sea, right?"

"Yes, yes, we need to set up several customs along the coast. Well, all coastal provinces need to set up customs. In addition, if we need to do business with Tatar, we also need to set it up. In other words, all coastal provinces need to set it up." Zhu Gaochi nodded and began to write.

Xu Qin still sat there eating.

Zhu Gaochi finished writing and continued to ask: "This is not right. Do we need to set up a special yamen? If those merchants sell overseas without going through customs, it will be a loss for the court."

"Yes, we can set up an anti-smuggling army to patrol the coast. Once smuggling is discovered, it will be severely punished." Xu Qin nodded and said.

Zhu Gaochi also nodded and said, "That's right, that's right. Smuggling is not allowed. Once discovered, the punishment will be confiscation of property, exile or even death penalty."

Then Zhu Gaochi continued to ask some details. Xu Qin had also finished eating, and sat there holding a teacup, answering Zhu Gaochi's questions.

The two talked for more than an hour before Zhu Gaochi stood up contentedly and put away the papers.

Then he patted Xu Qin on the shoulder and said, "Cousin, you are really good. You have a sharp mind. Come to the East Palace to work in a few years."

"No, your family's official salary is too low, it's boring." Xu Qin immediately shook his head and said.

"Tsk, why do you only care about money? I see that you are now doing business and have become tainted with the smell of copper. You are so rich, yet you still care about your salary. You should dare to think about doing something for the people of the world." Zhu Gaochi looked at Xu Qin and advised.

"What does it have to do with me? Don't cause trouble for me. If you do, I won't tell you any good ideas I have." Xu Qin warned Zhu Gaochi.

"Okay, okay, okay. Let's talk about it in a few years. Anyway, don't even think about running away. We are cousins. If you don't help me, who will I help?" Zhu Gaochi said to Xu Qin with a smile, very satisfied.

"Get out, get out. I don't want to see you. I haven't helped you yet? How do you want me to help you?" Xu Qin said to Zhu Gaochi.

"Hehe, when I'm free, I'll come over and sit with you. You have something in your stomach." Zhu Gaochi was not annoyed.
They were too familiar with each other when they were young. Before Zhu Di rebelled, Zhu Gaochi often came to Xu Qin's house. The two were very familiar with each other at that time. Zhu Gaochi also liked to tease Xu Qin, so Xu Qin was very casual and disrespectful in front of Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaochi left very happily, but Xu Qin was unhappy, and Zhu Di in the palace was also unhappy.

Because many things in the court needed to be handled by Zhu Gaochi, and when this guy was not around, sometimes he couldn't make up his mind. The Ministry of Revenue's money and grain plans were all in Zhu Gaochi's mind. Zhu Di sometimes needed to ask Zhu Gaochi's opinion on what could be done and what could not be done.

Even for big things, Zhu Di had to listen carefully to Zhu Gaochi's opinions. Even if it was a war, Zhu Di would ask Zhu Gaochi whether there was enough food and grass.

When Zhu Gaochi returned to the imperial study, Zhu Di looked at him with dissatisfaction and asked, "It took so long to announce the decree? Is Shakyabao still unwilling?"

"Ah, Dad, no, Dad, look at this." Zhu Gaochi took out the paper he had written in his arms and handed it to Zhu Di.

Zhu Di took the paper and looked at Zhu Gaochi in confusion.

(End of this chapter)