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Chapter 350 Doing bodyguards?
In the official hall of the Adjutant General's Office in Dushikoubaocheng, facing the astonishment on the faces of Jin Xinpeng and Yan Qingrong, Zhang Cheng said firmly, "Yes, monopoly will be implemented and business tax will be levied."

After Jin Xinpeng got Zhang Cheng's affirmative answer, the teacup suddenly fell on the table, and he said eagerly: "My lord, absolutely not!"

He seemed to be in a hurry, and without waiting for Zhang Cheng to speak, he went on to say: "Salt has been an official camp since ancient times. There is nothing wrong with it. The brewing of wine is extremely costly. It was originally banned. Now it is justified if it is an official camp." , and then there is tea, which has been taxed since the beginning of the country, and it makes sense.

But my lord wants to levy additional business tax. When the Ming Dynasty founded the country, the great grandfather established a rule that the tax was one at thirty. , Suppressing wages, and today's training wages,

Today, my lord wants to increase the business tax, I am afraid that I will not be criticized and impeached by the local gentry and imperial censors, and it will be indisputable by then! "

With a serious face and cold eyes, Zhang Cheng dropped the teacup heavily on the table, and said in a deep voice, "The three additional rates will be levied on the farmland, and the poor and good people can't afford it. Selling women can be seen everywhere,
But those big and powerful families took the opportunity to annex the land, concealed it without reporting it, or threw themselves into the gentry's house and the gate of the king's mansion, even colluded with the officials, and added their own land tax to the landless farmers.

As a result, hungry people are everywhere, starving and dying everywhere. It seems that there are no kings and fathers above and no people below. It is really the chief culprit in the disaster of our world. There are even hundreds of shops in succession, with annual profits exceeding one million, but they don't want to Contribute one cent of the business tax to the country, what is the use of this generation?
This admiral is favored by the Holy Son of Heaven, and supported by all the soldiers and civilians. Now he is training the army according to the order. He should think of serving the country. How can he care about personal gains and losses, not to mention that His Majesty has allowed me to do things cheaply, and the commercial tax levied is also training the army. what you need,

Even if I am impeached by the ministers and workers of the court, I understand that your Majesty will know that I have worked hard for the country. I have made up my mind on the matter of monopoly and commercial taxation. I will trouble Lord Jin and Lord Yan to help me draw up a charter. If troubles arise , I, Zhang Cheng, will do it all! "

Jin Xinpeng and Yan Qingrong looked at each other in dismay, both were shocked and astonished. They both knew the truth about what Zhang Cheng said, but knowing it didn't mean they could do it.

But from what Zhang Cheng said, it was obvious that a decision had been made, and now that the two of them had no objection, they were pondering what to do?
If you support Zhang Cheng with all your strength, then after this incident, you will truly share weal and woe with Zhang Cheng, completely bound together, closely related, and cannot be separated!

However, if he backed down at this time, not only would the relationship with Zhang Cheng established before collapse, but he might not gain Zhang Cheng's trust again in the future.

This is a gamble, the gamble is not money, but life, the future of the family!
Just when Jin Xinpeng was hesitating, Yan Qingrong actually said: "Since the adults have made up their minds, Qingrong should follow suit. This monopoly is easy to handle, but the danger of raising commercial taxes is not in the North Road, but in the North Road." In the town, above the court.

Thinking that My North Road is located at the border, although there are many merchants, they are all regular customers. Now that My North Road is stable, it makes it easier to travel. If some business taxes are levied, it will not be too difficult.

However, if this matter spreads, it arouses the worries of those merchants elsewhere, fearing that they will get in the way, and even use their respective relationships to slander the court, the admiral must guard against it! "

Zhang Cheng squinted at Jin Xinpeng from the corner of his eyes, and said to Yan Qingrong with a smile: "Master Yan's words are very true, he can be so considerate for me, he is worthy of being the admiral's humerus."

Zhang Cheng's words struck Jin Xinpeng's heart like a wake-up call. He squinted at Yan Qingrong, and saw him drinking tea leisurely, saying that he "dare not dare".

He was very annoyed in his heart, he thought too much at the moment, but let the old man Yan Qingrong take the lead, he said hastily: "Master Yan's words are indeed very correct, and this official is also worried that this matter will damage your reputation. ,
Since the adults have made up their minds, the lower officials should naturally follow. This monopoly is easy to handle, but I don't know how the adults plan to levy business taxes? "

Zhang Cheng didn't smile knowingly until now, and he said loudly: "Everything I do is for the needs of the imperial court's military training, not for personal wealth. Setting up a monopoly and collecting business taxes today is also the same. Make up for your majesty's military training needs.

Among them, salt, wine, and tea adopt the government-operated system. All wine shops and tea houses on Wobei Road need to purchase goods from official stores. Do not enter my North Road.

For other commodities, depending on their value, a commercial tax of [-]% to [-]% is levied respectively. Commonly used items such as grain, cloth, and agricultural tools are exempt from taxation to benefit the people; Shops, gambling houses, hook bars and other objects and premises, the ratio is approved, and taxes are levied on a monthly basis. "

Jin Xinpeng laughed first when he heard the words, then he turned his head and looked at Yan Qingrong again, and saw that he also had a smile on his face, so he said first: "My lord doesn't know, this wine monopoly is easy to handle, after all, the North Road self-brewed many;
However, both salt and tea are transported from abroad, and those merchants bring in salt and tea. It may be difficult for the government to handle it, but taxation is justified. "

"Oh, Mr. Jin is quite right. It's my fault to refute it. According to this meaning, the salt and tea quotations given to us by the imperial court will be sold back by ourselves, and the official store will sell them at a higher price; other merchants will sell them at a higher price. If you come, you will be taxed according to the regulations.

You guys know more about these matters than I do, and you are thoughtful, so please trouble Master Jin and Lord Yan to draw up a charter as soon as possible, and the two of you can dispatch and use the required personnel at will. this matter. "

Jin Xinpeng immediately said: "My lord, don't worry, I will do my best, and I will brainstorm together with Mr. Yan to draw up a charter for monopoly and taxation."

Zhang Cheng nodded, and said: "There is one more thing. The admiral considers that the banditry in my North Road has been eradicated, but there are still bandits elsewhere. For the sake of my North Road merchants, and for those who come to me Those who do business on the North Road consider,

The admiral intends to promote business protection, but I don't know if it is feasible? "

Jin Xinpeng was taken aback for a moment, and couldn't help turning his head to look at Yan Qingrong again. They both had the same idea: What's wrong with Zhang Cheng today, why are there so many weird ideas?

But the words always had to be answered, and this time Yan Qingrong answered first: "The admiral means to act as bodyguards for the merchants?"

Before Zhang Cheng could answer, Jin Xinpeng said again: "But my army soldiers on the North Route cannot leave the country without receiving an order from the Ministry of War. Now that Jin Yong is going all the way to the East Road, although it is against the rules, there is still a saying .

It would be inappropriate to send troops out of the country frequently to provide guards for merchants today! "

"Ha ha……"

Zhang Cheng laughed loudly and said, "It's okay, we're just providing guards for the merchants, but we don't have to march out with military flags. We just ask them to wear armor instead of military uniforms!"

"Hahaha……"

(End of this chapter)