The Six Arts of the Gentleman in the Bright Moon of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 1079 Bingzhou Grand Stage (Part ) [Subscribe*Monthly Ticket Request]

In Beiye Royal City, officials with bronze seals and yellow ribbons could be killed by a brick. But outside Beiye Royal City, they were all important figures of the same county.

What's more, as a Beijing official, he was meeting an official half a level higher than him.

When these officials from the Ministry of Grain and the Internal Affairs Office went down to the local areas, they had to be served carefully.

No one would have dared to dream that this group of people would form a song and dance troupe to perform for them.

A favorable wind blows from the south, blowing on the heart of the thorn. The heart of the thorn dies, and the mother works hard.

The glorious wind comes from the south and blows the thorny firewood.My mother is holy and kind, and I have no one to ask for.

There is a cold spring under Jun. He has seven sons, and his mother works hard.

The yellow bird sings its song. I have seven children, but none of them comfort my mother.

The music started and the dance officially began with the singer's singing.

"The Book of Songs: Kaifeng!" Yan Yan was a little surprised.

He also knew the singer, who was the chief autumn harvest officer of the Grain Administration Office. He didn't expect that this guy not only did a good job, but also had such a voice.

"I thought it would be extremely unpleasant and disorganized, but I didn't expect there would be such a talent in the Ministry of Grain!" The heads of various government offices were extremely surprised.

He is really multi-talented.

It seems that I can also poach people from the Zhisu Neishi Yamen.

Who doesn’t want more talented people in his or her own government?

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs really put a lot of effort into starting with the triumphant ceremony!" Yan Lingji also nodded.

She was no longer the beautiful barbarian girl from Baiyue. As the principal of Bingzhou, she was in charge of Bingzhou's education.

This Kaifeng is also one of Bingzhou's enlightenment teaching materials.

It praises maternal love and praises filial sons, which is in line with the Chinese concept of governing the world with filial piety.

"I'm afraid it's more than that!" Yan Yan also thought that Chen Jian would do something reckless, but from the beginning, it seemed that the Ministry of Internal Affairs was also very dedicated.

After Kaifeng comes Shuoshu, who sings praises of the sufferings of the people.

"Interesting!" Yan Yan was even more surprised.

Putting the rat after filial piety is to tell the people of Bingzhou that the Grain Administration is not just an office that only knows how to collect taxes, but they can also see the sufferings of the people.

"Now that the big rat appears, who will dare to laugh at them?" An Qisheng also sighed.

Sure enough, Chen Jian was not doing anything rash.

From today onwards, the reputation of the Grain Administration Office will spread and be truly recognized by the people, letting them know that the Grain Administration Office is not a heartless office that only knows how to collect taxes.

"Taking this opportunity, I, on behalf of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, once again announce a decree!"

After the show ended, the Deputy Envoy of the Ministry of Grain stood in front of the stage.

"Who is he?" Beiye Royal City and many people did not know this deputy envoy, especially since he had just been performing for them. They could not have imagined that this was an official whom they could not even meet even if they wanted to.

"The second-in-command of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Deputy Envoy Gu Zhonggu." Someone familiar spoke up.

"Order the Neishi Yamen to raise the tax rate for the people of Bingzhou to one fifty percent!" Gu Zhong said.

"What!" Not only the common people were in an uproar, but the officials from various departments in the front row could not help but stand up. Then they thought of something and turned to look at Yan Yan in the private room separated by the screen.

Fifty percent tax, what's the difference between this and not paying tax?
The whole world, even the Qin State now has a tax rate of one tenth. Even so, during the process of Qin's unification, who among the people of various countries would not want to run to Qin and become a citizen of Qin?

Yan Yan also frowned a little, because Chen Jian had not discussed this matter with him.

Although the Ministry of Internal Affairs has the right to decide the tax rate for the year, it must be reported to him. An Qisheng also turned around and looked at Yan Yan inquiringly. Chen Jian's words were heard by so many people, and they could not be changed.

Otherwise, the prestige of the imperial court would be greatly reduced.

Yan Yan stretched out his hand to indicate that he should be patient, and at the same time shook his head to indicate that he didn't know either.

"Long live the Nei Shi Chen and Nei Shi Gu, long live your majesty, long live Bingzhou!"

If it were other complicated government decrees, the common people might not understand, but what Gu Zhong said was too simple and clear, and it was something related to their livelihood, so they could understand it!

Therefore, the singing and responding instantly set off the entire Beiye Royal City. Even the people who did not come to the East Market soon learned about this decree from other people.

Generally, government decrees are used to restrain them. Who would have thought that today's decrees would actually loosen them up and reduce their burden.

If this decree had been implemented throughout Chen Jian's reign, they could have built a shrine for Chen at home.

The tax is one percent for fifty kilograms, so you have to pay one kilogram for fifty kilograms. Do you feel pressured?
Not at all!

"Small profits but quick turnover!" Yan Yan suddenly thought of it.

If the taxation is too heavy, local rebellions and unrest will occur, and the work of the grain minister will be difficult to carry out. Some places may even help the people conceal the area of ​​arable land.

Once Chen Jian's decree was issued, no local government would be able to conceal the area of ​​arable land unless it was stupid enough.

Compared with that little bit of tax, the consequences of concealing the truth are enormous. They would only conceal it because they have nothing better to do.

After Gu Zhongxuan finished reading the decree, he quickly came from the backstage to Yan Yan to explain.

"My Lord said that if we cannot collect taxes, the tax ratio is just empty talk, and my Lord is sure that the Bingzhou treasury and granary will be overflowing." Gu Zhong also said with a stiff upper lip.

Fifty percent tax, who would dare to think about it?

Even if Bingzhou is not suitable for farming, under this tax policy, the people can turn the rocks and deserts into fertile fields for you.

Never underestimate the wisdom of the people.

"It's okay. Since the post of Internal History of Grain has been handed over to Zijian, I will support all his decisions!" Yan Yan patted Gu Zhong's shoulder.

He did not doubt Chen Jian's ability to make money, and it was useless to blame Gu Zhong, so he had to look for Chen Jian.

With this decree, even if there were mistakes and funny things in the following performances, the audience would respond with a smile and applause, giving the greatest respect and cheers.

As night falls, the finale begins.

"It's the sound of war drums!" Li Ren, Luo Bing and others narrowed their eyes.

Different from the previous dance music, this time the music is more majestic.

The warriors led by Chen Jian also stepped onto the stage!

"Oh shit!" Yan Yan, An Qisheng, Li Ren, Zhao Gao and other high-ranking officials of Bingzhou all spit out their drinks, and all the audience present were also stunned.

What did they see!
A group of shirtless hunks walked onto the stage in a gorgeous manner, stepping to the beat of the drums, and constantly showing off their muscles to the rhythm of the drums.

"Slurp~" Many noble ladies with veils covering their faces could not help but lift their veils and swallow their saliva.

Who can tell them, isn’t Zhisu Nei Shi a civil servant? Where did they find these strong men?
Moreover, even their Lord Zhisu Neishi is a muscular man with an inverted triangle figure and eight-pack abs.

"Wow~" Along with the sound of war drums, a group of strong men also shouted and performed continuously. They even smeared sheep fat on their bodies to make the muscle lines more obvious.

"I thought Lord Zijian was just teasing us with his striptease, but I didn't expect he was serious about it!" Zhao Gao was also amazed.

Although it was not quite what he thought, he had to admit that his thinking was a little yellow.

As for the rest, just tell me whether you took them off or not!

(End of this chapter)