Collecting Taxes as a Corrupt Official During the Hongwu Reign, Taxed up to 2050
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Web Novel [CH]
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2022
Status in COO
Completed
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No
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Yes
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During the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, the novel 'Collecting Taxes as a Corrupt Official During the Hongwu Reign, Taxed up to 2050' delves into the gripping tale of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang investigating the corrupt practices of county magistrate Li Fan. Accused of extorting excessive taxes and obstructing justice, Li Fan's actions raised concerns about the well-being of the people. As the narrative unfolds, the clash of ideals between Zhu Yuanzhang and his ministers highlights themes of corruption, loyalty, and the struggle for justice in a tumultuous era of Chinese history. With elements of comedy, historical drama, and wuxia, this web novel captivates readers with its intricate portrayal of power dynamics and moral dilemmas.
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During the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang received multiple reports that Li Fan, the county magistrate of Fengyang, was extorting excessive taxes and living off the state while the people suffered. This top scholar, personally appointed by the emperor, had his integrity questioned, prompting Zhu Yuanzhang to investigate personally.
Li Fan was accused of blocking roads to collect tolls, arbitrarily imposing harsh taxes, paying lip service while disobeying imperial orders, inventing excuses, and extorting excessive taxes.
Tax collection had become so excessive that it felt like it had continued into the year 2050. The people of the Ming Dynasty had become impoverished, raising concerns about their ability to live well.
Zhu Yuanzhang: Today we will execute this treacherous official Li Fan. I doubt the Ming Dynasty can last two thousand years with such corruption.
Empress Ma: Li Fan is a crucial minister of the state! Ensuring the continuity of the Ming Dynasty for two thousand years!
Zhu Biao: Father, Li Fan only collects taxes from the wealthy, allowing the common people to live in peace and prosperity!
Zhu Di: Father, Li Fan helped me defeat the Franks and said we should collect taxes for five thousand years first!
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