Sir, my wife is pretending to be innocent again

Chapter 66: My thoughts suddenly opened up

Cheng Daqi got a job, not a temporary job like disaster relief, but a serious job. The emperor placed great expectations on him, hoping that he could unify the independent merchants in Xijin and then work for the court. Potency.

Just being able to go to court every day is a big deal for the Cheng family.

When Cheng Dashan and others learned the news, the Shunyi uncle's house closed the door that day, and the whole family celebrated loudly in the house.

"I never expected that such a good thing would happen. As a result, we not only have a place in the court, but also occupy the top spot among merchants."

Even on the day when he was granted the title of Uncle Shun, he was not as proud as he is today.

Cheng Daqi patted Cheng Daqian on the shoulder. The eyes of the two brothers were slightly red with tears, "Although our Cheng family had a few silver in the past, a county magistrate dared to come and bite us. Later, we became uncles." Master, no one in the capital takes us seriously, and they don’t dare to spend the money they have for fear of being laughed at.”

"It's okay now, it's okay."

Cheng Daqi took a deep breath and looked at Cheng Xiaosi, "This is all Xiaosi's credit!"

Cheng Xiaosi was sitting aside eating fruit, still reviewing her performance today. To be honest, her performance was not good, her thinking was not clear, and she couldn't let go.

Of course, this has something to do with her adaptability. She hasn't fully integrated in yet, and she still takes many things for granted. She has to continue to work hard to adapt.

After the family was happy, they began to discuss what to do next. Cheng Daqian first talked about the difficulty, that is, the merchants did not have a good impression of the imperial court, and this task was not as easy as imagined.

"In the past few years, the imperial court conquered the north and south, especially the attack on Beixiang. The battle lasted too long and cost too much money and food. In the end, although it earned half of Beixiang, this half of Beixiang was originally the poorest in Beixiang. In several places in the country, the rich and powerful have been collected by Dongshu."

"The imperial court is struggling. The taxes in recent years have been too heavy, especially the merchant tax. There are all kinds of tricks. Everyone in the Qin family knows it. Such big merchants have been forced to run away. I heard that they are running away in batches. When they arrived at Dongshu, the Qin family was not only good at farming but also good at blacksmithing and had craftsmanship. I heard that Dongshu was very welcoming to such merchants. As long as they went there, they would be resettled and there would be a lot of support from the government. The Dongshu court could Shelter them.”

"In addition to the Qin family, there is also the Li family. The ancestors of the Li family are engaged in gold and silver. The gold they refine is of extremely high quality and the jewelry they make is very popular. They were also forced to go to Dongshu. I heard that they were taken to Dongshu by Dongshu. The Imperial Court took over the resettlement and resumed its old business."

The Cheng family alone is aware of many such situations, and they don't know how many. Although the border is now under martial law, those wealthy merchants who have really made up their mind to abandon their homes and businesses have to run away. There are many ways.

Cheng Daqi sighed, "If we weren't forced into a desperate situation, who would want to abandon their ancestors and run away?"

"Merchant taxation is indeed a big problem, but it is not easy for the emperor to reduce this amount. The national treasury cannot support it."

Cheng Xiaosi couldn't help but interjected, "All the merchants' taxes went to the treasury as is?"

Everyone was silent for a while. The Cheng family was originally a merchant, so they naturally knew the faces of those officials. How could they all enter the treasury?
Cheng Xiaosi said again, "If it hadn't all gone into the treasury, where would the money have gone?"

"The various taxes are like a knife hanging over the heads of merchants. If the knife is not released, no one will believe it even if they say the money is extravagant. No one will want to make money after struggling to make a wedding dress for others. Really?" Cheng Daqi thought of the day when the emperor confiscated the Liu family's house, and thought of the things that were confiscated from the Liu family. If more were confiscated, wouldn't there be money?
When I thought about it, I immediately shrank my neck and felt that I was crazy.

Cheng Dashan could see what he was thinking and said: "Xiao Si is right. If it were me, you could tell me whatever you want, but I wouldn't be interested if the taxes were not reduced. I would have no chance to spend the money I earned." , why do you have to work so hard?”

"Brother, I must make this clear to the emperor. No matter how angry the emperor is, he can't kill all the merchants, right?"

Cheng Xiaosi blurted out, "If we can find a few merchants who have been forced to make a living and report them, the emperor will have a reason. As long as the operation is done properly and the merchants see the emperor's determination, their confidence will be greatly increased. At this time, we will If a few government decrees are issued that are beneficial to them, this will be the beginning."

"Fourth sister, you really have a good brain."

Cheng Youqian felt that this method was quite suitable, and his thoughts suddenly opened up, "We know a few merchants who are powerful but have been suppressed to the point where they can hardly breathe. Didn't we beg you last time to help them? ?”

"The position of the reporting official should not be too high or too low, but he should be greedy enough and rich enough. In this way, when the emperor takes action, the merchants will settle their grievances, the emperor will get money again, and our affairs will be solved in one fell swoop. Three gains."

Cheng Yiyi gave him a thumbs up, "In this way, we can consider it as a gift to the emperor. At least he saw the money from the beginning, and he has more trust in us."

In this way, both Cheng Daqi and Cheng Daqian laughed. Cheng Daqian immediately said that he would go back, "The earthquake is a good opportunity for those officials to make money, and the merchants can't escape. I'm afraid that the previous ones will have to go back." I can’t survive at all, so I’m going back to find them now. Instead of swallowing up all the hard work of my ancestors, it’s better to fight hard.”

Cheng Youqian wanted to accompany him back, but Cheng Dashan waved his hand, "Didn't you say that we would arrange for the emperor to leave the palace to express condolences to the victims? At this time, you stay here to help. We can't let up on such a big thing. I will bring more when I go back this time." Here comes my son."

"We must also hurry up on the renovation of the mansion."

Xiao He nodded, "Let us and mother arrange this matter. You are responsible for the outside affairs, and you don't have to worry about the affairs in the house."

Although he has been very tired recently, he likes this atmosphere very much. Everyone is rushing forward with all their strength, and there is nothing bad. It can be said that he has not been so comfortable in so many years.

Mr. Cheng smiled and said: "Our affairs are one after another, and they are all big things. Even if we call everyone from my hometown, it is not enough. Besides, we can't live without people from my hometown. I think we should invite the Xiao family. Can someone help me?"

He looked at Xiao He and said, "I know that the escort agency is also busy, and the in-laws and family are also busy, but you still want to send a message to the family and invite them to come to the capital to stay for a while."

Xiao He was stunned. Her mother-in-law had never thought highly of her two families. People who had been bandits were still inferior even if they became good. Her parents were afraid that she would be embarrassed and would not come to the house easily. , I didn’t expect that her mother-in-law would take the initiative to invite her today.

"Then I'll give them the news right now?"

(End of this chapter)