Zhan Zhumen

Chapter 923
Only when there is a population can we talk about development. This is an eternal truth.

As far as Beiping is concerned, Emperor Yongkang wanted to move the capital to Beiping. What is the use of a capital with a population of 10?

Over the years, several groups of people have moved over.Compared with the Wu Dynasty, which regarded Beiping as a metropolis, with a population of one million, and compared with the densely populated and narrow capital of today, which also has a population of over one million, the current Beiping is far from enough.

As for Yunnan Province, which is located in the borderlands, if it wants to be prosperous and rich, filling its population is the top priority.Duke Qian, Mu Yan and others were worried about these things, but Huo Xi couldn't worry about them.

She only talked about reducing or exempting miscellaneous taxes and customs duties for businessmen, and that was what she should worry about.

Ever since the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce was appointed, Yu Danbo was so busy that he couldn't even go home, and almost lived in the hall.Wave after wave of colleagues came to congratulate the consultation, it was like flowing water, and it never stopped.

In the short term, the reduction and exemption of business tax will certainly have an impact on local taxation, but if local businesses are activated and a large number of businessmen are attracted to Yunnan, then taxation will naturally increase significantly.

Yu Danbo is very proficient in business affairs, but he is not too sensitive when it comes to politics.Being chased and asked by a group of colleagues, it was one of the first and two seniors who were at the end of their words and often went to ask Huo Xi for advice.

Huo Xizhi knew that when he first took up the position of president, he was a bit restrained, so he encouraged him to let go and do it boldly, and said some words of approval, and Yu Danbo immediately felt that he could do it again.As the chairman of the president, he has become a decent person.

On this day, Huo Xilue had some free time, the Feng family brought their son Mu Lin, and the Niu family brought their son Mu Heng who had just reached the first month of life to visit Wan'er.

The three sisters-in-law and their narration also mentioned the tax reduction and exemption for businessmen.The two of them also have some dowry business, and their natal family has a lot of business, so they are also very concerned about this matter.

"Second sister-in-law, if this year's taxes are not enough, you and the second brother really have to pay for it out of your own pocket?" The closer the relationship between the three of them, the better, but they were a little worried.

Huo Xi comforted them with a smile, "No, don't worry. The yearly tax in Yunnan province is less than 10 taels, most of which are land tax and salt mine tax. Commercial tax is actually not much. And this year I am afraid that the commercial tax paid by my North-South goods store and perfume store will be more, last year it was only opened for a few months. So this year's commercial tax will be much higher than last year."

Even if some of the business-friendly actions she made failed to attract a large number of businessmen to Yunnan, it would not be a matter of making her pay taxes with her private money.

Moreover, Mu Yan has begun to investigate the concealed salt farms and mine taxes in various places.

There are underground salt mines in Yunnan Province. In addition to meeting local needs and sending them to surrounding provinces and customs, there is a large amount of salt mines every year, but the salt tax that can be collected is not much.Furthermore, there are many kinds of minerals in Yunnan Province, such as jade ore and silver mine.

However, due to the complex population composition of Yunnan Province, most of these mines are under the jurisdiction of various chieftains, and they are all their hereditary territories, and they basically conceal each other.The taxes collected are not much.

In fact, as far as salt tax and various mining taxes are collected, half of the military expenditure of the 30 army can be solved. However, they were afraid of causing dissatisfaction among chieftains in various places and causing local instability, so they turned a blind eye.

But Mu Yan didn't want to get used to them.

In fact, whoever has a hard fist has the right to speak.If the army is strong, it will not be afraid of the rebellion of the chieftains.

Previously, Mu Zhan was in charge of dealing with the relationship with a group of chieftains. His father-in-law was the great chieftain of Pingzhao, and there were many old in-laws.

But Mu Yan is not afraid.

He didn't have a father-in-law who was a chieftain, nor did he have any relatives of a chieftain.Is it possible that the king's land is all over the world, and the chieftains are allowed to manage their own ethnicity and territory, not for them to embezzle the assets of the imperial court.

Therefore, the husband and wife both know in their hearts that this year's tax will only be doubled, many times, but they will not be forced to pay for their private houses.

Huo Xi analyzed it with them, Che and Niu all heaved a sigh of relief.

"That's good. In fact, my husband also told us that the second brother and the second sister-in-law know it well, but we are still worried. Once a person takes advantage of it, let him return to his previous appearance, I'm afraid it will cause their dissatisfaction."

"No, it will continue to be reduced."

Huo Xi teased the two of them, "If you have a store you want to buy and a business you want to do, you should do so as soon as possible. I'm worried that the price of the store will increase after a while. I'm afraid you will be hurt by then."

"Really? Then let's buy a few shops." The two were very excited.

Huo Xi is relieved, there will be more shops in the mansion, and there will be more enthusiasm outside.

After the three of them finished talking, they talked about Aunt Jun...

"Brother and sister-in-law have brought Ying'er back home. I heard that the second uncle asked his confidants to pick them up. He said they would not return if they didn't come back, but Ying'er still has studies, so don't delay. Then the whole family went back to the house. .”

Huo Xi smiled, Mu Zhan Udai didn't go back to his residence, it's not that he doesn't want to go back.

Chuchu may be sad, hating the Duke and them.But I also want the Duke of the State to feel that he owes them something and wants some protection.But if they didn't come back during the Chinese New Year, the Grand Duke was already angry and ignored them again.

They can't stay in Zhuangzi anymore, can Zhuangzi be comfortable in the mansion?

He used an excuse to ask the servants to go back to the house to pick up things, and happened to be seen by the Duke, and then the Duke said, "If you don't come back, you will never come back, and you will only bring Mu Ying back."

The family also took advantage of the situation and returned home.

Niu looked left and right, and leaned over, "You really don't want to pursue what elder brother has done?" It's impossible for elder brother and sister-in-law not to know what Aunt Jun did.On the mountain, who gave her fire oil and black powder?
Huo Xi smiled, "They are all of the same family, once Aunt Jun dies, all these things behind her will be wiped out."

Mu Zhan seems to have broken his wings now, and he no longer threatens Mu Yan.Mu Yan didn't want to pursue it anymore, he had to give Qian Guogong some face.Moreover, their husband and wife will not stay in Yunnan for too long, and Duke Qian must have someone close to him to help with general affairs.

"Sixth brother has always been very close to us, so we have to give him some face. My husband wrote a letter to my sixth brother himself, explaining the reason of the incident. Although my sixth brother didn't reply, I believe he will understand."

Che and Niu couldn't help sighing, "Second brother has actually done enough. If the matter happened to us, I'm afraid we can't bear her anymore. Besides, the second brother didn't go into the details of the people related to her. As for that Shui Nai, you still spare her life and let her go up the mountain to serve the eldest aunt."

"The reason why Shui Momo was left behind is because she combs herself, has no children and no one at her mother's house, and my son and I also kept a hidden heart, so we asked her to go up the mountain to serve my mother, chant scriptures and Buddha, and relieve her pain. guilt."

"I can't do it."

"Yes, I can't do it either."

Huo Xi smiled, these people would no longer pose a threat to them, and Mu Yan didn't want to leave a reputation of being a murderer, and said that she would accumulate blessings for her daughter.

Within a few days, the news of Kuncheng's commercial tax reduction and exemption spread in Yunnan immediately.

And because businesses with annual sales of less than 50 taels do not charge commercial tax, there are even more small businesses and hawkers.There are people coming and going on the street, and it is very lively.

(End of this chapter)