Administrative reform of Untred IV.
Administrative reform of Untred IV. it regulated the relationship between cities, provinces, states and the empire. It established clear rules for the flow of taxes and the responsibilities of individual levels of administration. Around 1450, the reform was fully integrated and significantly contributed to the stabilization of the economy and the management of the late empire.
City, province, country, empire
Untred IV. he took over older administrative traditions and tried to create a clearer and more functional system out of them. The four-level structure city, province, state and empire became the basis. He gave cities more freedom, but at the same time established precise tax obligations towards higher levels of government. In doing so, he tried to eliminate confusion and inequalities in who pays what and is responsible for what.
Tax flows and responsibilities
Non-provincial cities paid twenty percent of taxes to the provincial ruler. Provincial governors paid fifteen percent to the rulers of the estates, unless they were themselves the ruler of the estates. The rulers of the estates then paid ten percent to the emperor. Each level had clear tasks. Cities paid guards and city buildings, province roads, village projects and provincial institutions, holding the army and the emperor imperial buildings, the capital, the supreme court and the general staff.
Integration of the new system
The reform was not accepted immediately and not everyone was enthusiastic about it. Some nobles feared the loss of old benefits or the ambiguities of moving to the new system. Around 1450, however, the reform was fully integrated and began to pay off. The empire gained a clearer administration, more stable finances and a clearer division of responsibilities.