NOVEL WEB Chapter 12: 12
"Budget is the most critical issue, even though we have a large amount of confiscation. But many of the projects that we will be working on cost too much. As estimated, in just two years, the money that we have taken will be used up. The tax gathering is not as we expect. The Great Da Zhou Empire will soon enter a financial deficit state. "
Lieutenant Colonel Guo Ling warned everyone about the potential financial crisis without adequate ground.
The Great Da Zhou Empire was like a newborn empire, and its foundation was not well-built, similar to a building that was ready to collapse all the time. Crises are continually coming in and out. Therefore, a stable economic policy is needed.
The Cabinet plans to urgently renovate the structures, especially roads, pipes, and electricity, to support the upcoming industries.
"Does the Ministry of Industry in charge of this matter need anything in particular?" Zhao Lingxin asked.
"The Ministry of Industry has enough military engineers and is working on building a cement plant soon. We currently lack some high-level machines that need His Majesty to deal with." Major Lian Aun asked the emperor for help.
Zhao Ling Xin knew that all he could do was an exchange from the System.
"Then I will exchange high-level machines for you. Ask the minister to make a list of what you want me for. "
"Acknowledge His Majesty," Major Lian Aun replied.
"In dealing with economic problems, what we have the ideas for? Cabinets," Zhao Lingxin asked.
Lieutenant Colonel Guo Ling heard the question. Then picked up a thick report and handed it to everyone and then began to explain.
"First, we need to find products that are unique and that only we can manufacture."
To generate income for Shenzhou, Reduce farmers' tax rates to zero and collect only trade taxes. With a policy to incentivize merchants to invest in the city, The last one is the tax system's modernization. "
Zhao Lingxin and the Cabinet bowed down to read the report. Zhao Lingxin discovers that a unique product that resembles a protagonist out of a different world needs to be made in the first place. Then it is a considerable profit. However, the number of his merchandise was so vast that the protagonist of those novels couldn't match.
The report's number of products contains pure white salt, soap, perfume, liquor, beer, toothbrushes, furniture, cement, glass, glassware, and even highly refined metal. These items, even if they were sold in large quantities, would not strengthen the enemy. And it is a very low-tech product. It relies on military engineers to easily control production.
Especially products like glass And glassware relied on raw materials, just ordinary sand, surprisingly low cost. The Cabinet estimates that it will generate enormous income. The minister has an evil plan, such as making a crystal ball in exchange for the elite.
According to history, during the colonial period, The British used glass beads to exchange gold and many lands from the Indians. And indigenous African tribes. Those people looked at the crystal ball as a valuable item. Generating a substantial income for England Which Zhao Lingxin agreed with this plan
Farmers' tax cuts In the feudal era and the Yanhuang Great Continent, farmers were subject to 50 percent of their agricultural products. In some areas, taxes can be as high as 60 percent. The measure will help motivate farmers to grow more cereals. The absence of agricultural tax means that they can be full. Bring the rest of the products to be sold in the market. Cause economic value
The government will only rely on income from merchant taxes, customs, and duties. Including the establishment of state enterprises Which the factory to produce will be counted as a direct state enterprise
Policy to incentivize traders to invest. It is a long-term measure that will not see immediate results. The Cabinet plans to provide merchants with a low-tech low-level production line. Create alternative products and make the competition happen.
Improving the tax system is also essential. It is one of the critical processes that European countries of the 19th century have. Brought to reform the country to be modern Cabinet prepares to collect direct and indirect taxes And a tax bill By having to calculate the value-added tax as well.
The Cabinet deems it necessary to have a financial agency to take charge of this area directly. Because it is a challenging and complicated matter, people who do not have financial literacy cannot handle it.
Therefore, the Cabinet approved the Ministry of Finance establishment by granting Lieutenant Colonel Guo Ling a temporary position. Made it this time, Lieutenant Colonel Guo Ling has three parts. Prime Minister, Minister of Internal Affairs, And Minister of Finance
If this is still in the nobility period, there must have been a series of prosecution attacks, and there was no way for a person to hold any of these three critical positions. Zhao Ling Xin was preparing to invite more people from the System to the Cabinet.
And Zhao Ling Xin also added the Ministry of Economy and Trade to With the authority to regulate the trade of the empire Expanding trade areas both in and outside the territory.
Zhao Lingxin prepared to give his position to his friend Sun Wanping In return for handing over 1000 spirit stones. At that time, without Sun Wanping, The situation would undoubtedly be direr. Zhao Ling Xin still believed that Sun Wanping, the Sun family's descendant, must be enough talent for sure.
That same day, an Act Establishment of the Ministry of Finance was issued.
And the Ministry of Economy and Trade increased
At present, the Great Da Zhou Empire has a government administration model, one bureau, and six ministries.
Secretariat Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Industry Ministry of Defense Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy and Trade
After the government reform and the constitution's enforcement of the form, sovereignty is the emperor in the constitution. But some power has been reduced
The emperor had no duty to execute anyone as he wanted. The royal treasury is separated. The legislation will only come from the Cabinet. The royal decree was changed to a royal decree to the emperor's power, with the prime minister to present it.
Zhao Ling Xin was not afraid of the Cabinet betraying him. Because they are different from the System Causing Zhao Lingxin to have the highest power in the Cabinet
Within departments of the ministry, there is still a shortage of persons holding positions.
The first time, Zhao Lingxin thought to introduce the government service exam format. But was rejected by the Cabinet. He argued that the imperial rule was too modern.
People in this world of education are not ready and can understand this new policy. Therefore, Zhao Lingxin decided to summon soldiers from the System to take an officer's position in the government. In which the officers at the rank of the second lieutenants use only ten energy points
In the blink of an eye, the Great Zhou Empire's government's face from the bottom to the top was a person of the whole army. Including the emperors, all dressed in German uniforms, Became a picture that was difficult to find. To see a full military government in the world, Even the officers were soldiers
Zhao Lingxin saw the illusion of the Nazi Empire in his government.
"Second, we need to hire a lot to stimulate the economy."
In the feudal era, The royal family will recruit people for construction. The city walls, palaces, government buildings In which these people are free labor. The royal family is only responsible for food. As many people as possible escape recruiting Reduced productivity
Hiring will also help add money to the local economy. Paying wages to workers greatly stimulates their enthusiasm for work. It is an essential measure that the Cabinet prepares to apply.
"And the last thing is to sell weapons," said Lieutenant Colonel Guo Ling.
"Why do we have to sell weapons? I don't understand. This has to do with imperial security."
"That's right, even if we get into trouble with money, there is no need to sell weapons to the enemy," said Major General Li Fengyang, who had been silent for a long time.
Major General Li Fengyang was rarely involved in civil affairs and the administration of the government. He's only interested in military matters. The issue of selling weapons is sensitive. Major General Li Fengyang knew the strength of a gun very well. He doesn't want these things to fall into the reach of his enemies.
"I want to know, too." Zhao Lingxin was curious as well.
"All of you have misunderstood the purpose of me. What I mean is not a modern weapon like a rifle. We only need to produce ancient weapons such as spears, swords, and armor," Lieutenant Guo Ling hurriedly explained to correct each person's misinterpretation.
"It is like that. So, I support your thoughts. Producing these weapons will bring us a lot of income. It is not a danger to our Great Da Zhou Empire," Major General Li Fengyang said with relief.
"I agree with this plan. No matter how strong the armor is, it is impossible to resist our gunshots," commented Colonel Majun in tactical thought.
"If so, does everyone agree with this economic policy?"
Zhao Lingxin asked everyone's opinion. To minimize the defects caused by the policy as much as possible, Zhao Lingxin was not a power-mad dictator. Because all history shows, Leaders who didn't listen to anyone were all wrecking the empire. Zhao Lingxin did not want his Great Da Zhou Empire to repeat itself.
"Agree"
"Agree," the Cabinet raised their hands.
"So it can be carried out according to the plan," Zhao Lingxin approved the plan.
Everyone agreed on the empire's economic policies that were hundreds of pages long. This monetary policy is relevant to all levels of the national class. It is necessary to draft several new laws following the economic plan.
Both labor law work time wages determination All kinds of tax rates orders forbidding any illegal acts in the city, traffic laws, including venues. Set the industrial zone to be far from the city. Pollution control measures and many others
Zhao Lingxin did not want Shenzhou to be like 19th century London. With black industrial haze covering the entire city So many modern laws have been drawn up to support future growth.
Within the palace today, many laws, ordinances, and laws were passed into force in the Great Zhou Empire. Although it could only be enforced around the capital
This economic policy encompasses many dimensions, opening up new doors for the world. Using a budget of up to 10 million silver dollars
The treasures that Zhao Lingxin had taken from the nobility were almost consumed within a day.