Ming politicians

() The interests of big landlords and gentry, even the emperor must maintain, they are the basis for maintaining social rule. People at the top class control power, and power is always in the hands of a few people. The development of society produces different effects, which are nothing more than personal awakening. Supervision of power has been strengthened, and the voice of the people has gradually increased.

Su Tiancheng made these decisions, including the search of Kuang Siming's mansion, after careful consideration, especially in the next step, making a fuss about commercial taxes, it is necessary to create a good environment.

江宁县有大大小小2000多家商铺,全年的赋税,才一万3000两银子,其中盐课8000两,海关税4000两,真正的商税才1000两,这和没有赋税有什么区别啊,说起来是笑话了。

The situation in Jiangning County is not much different from other places. Jiangning County, a majestic Gyeonggi County, can't support the tax collectors.These people who are responsible for collecting taxes do not have a formal organization, because the tax is too low, they can't get a salary, they can't support their families, and they can only break up. It's no wonder that the country will perish when it reaches this level.

Everyone's eyes are focused on the land tax. This is a very strange phenomenon, which runs counter to the law of economic development. The real profitable business field is not taken seriously, but it is always on the farmers' heads.

To make a breakthrough in terms of business and taxation, it is also necessary to have a solid foundation and make sufficient preparations before it is possible to start.Simply put, it is to strengthen the circulation of commodities.Expand domestic demand, so that merchants can earn more money, and they will pay taxes willingly. Otherwise, Jiangning County has increased commercial taxes, and people can move away and no longer do business here.

As previously discussed, regular money will be added to the county government officials.It is a definite measure. Once everyone has money and purchasing power, they can buy a lot of items, and only then can merchants earn money and pay more taxes.

Officials of the county government increase regular silver, which can promote consumption.But this is not the point. The biggest aspect is to make the common people rich. Now that they have money in their hands and participate in consumption, Jiangning County can grow at a rocket speed.moved forward.

Commercial circulation needs to be balanced. Once the commercial development of Jiangning County enters a healthy track, the huge burst of energy will shock the entire Daming.Of course, this takes time.

Song Sijun came to the county government office.

He's already a regular here.After Kuang Siming's house was ransacked, the remaining [-] salt merchants each took out millions of taels of silver, and almost all of them lost their vitality. In the next time, they hurriedly made a few business orders, and then slowly recovered. , but doing business now has great benefits, that is, there is less harassment, and the county government does not ask questions, including the transaction of ordnance, which is actually the most profitable thing.

By this time, Song Sijun had already understood that what the magistrate did was obviously to kill chickens to scare monkeys.

The market left by Kuang Siming has also given many salt merchants a taste of the sweetness, especially in the Duogandusi area, where the salt price is astonishingly high. This area was previously monopolized by Kuang Siming.

In a word, according to the current development trend, in a short period of time, the salt merchants can quickly recover and earn more money than in the past.

The more times he had been in contact with Su Tiancheng, Song Sijun's feelings were also different. He found that Su Tiancheng was a very straightforward person, more precisely, he was a reasonable person, and he was familiar with business affairs. Every time, he was able to accurately analyze the pros and cons, especially when he suggested that he go to Duogandusi to trade, along with some silk products, so that many salt merchants made a lot of money.

Gradually, many salt merchants also knew that as long as they followed the requirements of the county government, there would be no problems, and there was no need to worry about making trouble out of nothing.

"Grassmen pay respects to your lord."

"Boss Song, don't be so polite. We are old acquaintances. I asked you to come here today."

"Whatever your lord has ordered, Cao Min will try his best to do it."

"It's still an old topic. This time, I want to borrow money from your salt merchants. Each of the sixteen salt merchants lent 1 taels of silver to the county government. The total is 16 taels. The interest will be returned in the twelfth lunar month, and the time is about two months, which may increase the burden on you, but the county government has nothing to do."

Song Sijun quickly thought about it. The 1 taels of silver for each family was not a huge problem, and it was completely acceptable. It was just the money borrowed by the county government.

"My lord, this matter should be handled quickly by the grassroots, and it can be completed tomorrow. The 16 taels of silver, even if it was donated by the salt merchant to the county government, will not be charged any interest."

"Hehe, Boss Song, you still don't believe me. What you borrowed is what you borrowed, and it must be returned. The county government has a lot of things to do recently, and it is in urgent need of spending silver, so I found you salt merchants. No one trusts you." , This time the county government issued a formal IOU, and it had to be stamped with the seal of the county government, clearly stating the reason."

Song Sijun looked at Su Tiancheng and felt incredible. The IOU issued by the county government is not bad, and it has to be stamped with the seal of the county government. It is clear that the IOU is clear. If the county government does not return it, it is reasonable to take it to the stable.

"Boss Song, don't forget about the horses you mentioned last time. The twelfth lunar month is the best time for business. For your next transaction, find a way to buy back the horses. The county government will pay 50 taels of silver for each horse. , buy them all, this can make you a lot of money."

"My lord, the grass people dare not ask for such a high price. The last time I went to Duo Gandusi, I got in touch with it. The people there are very interested in silk and are willing to exchange it with a horse. The price of a horse is actually not high. Wait. After the grass-miners go back to do the calculations and quote the price, the grass-folk will never dare to earn money from the county government.”

"Boss Song, that's the price. Speaking of which, the county government is still taking advantage of it. There is also business between the county government and your salt merchants. One is willing to buy, and the other is willing to sell. Next, the county government will find you and purchase Necessary ordnance, just such a thing, needs to be kept strictly confidential."

Song Sijun sat back, almost thinking he had heard wrong.

"Boss Song, we have discussed a lot about merchants. Doing business requires a market. Only by selling your things can you earn money. The items needed by the county government must also be purchased. In principle, they should be purchased at market prices. , Only when you make money can you pay taxes, or donate money to the county government. If the county government always wants to exploit you, your poverty will be exhausted, and the county government will have no source of income. I won't do it."

"Your Excellency is far-sighted, and the grass-roots are extremely admired. 16 silver can be prepared tomorrow. As for the matter of the horse, the trading team will start tomorrow. It is expected to return to Jiangning County in the first month. If the Lord urgently needs a horse, the grass-folk can ask for it." Part of the salt was returned to Jiangning County in the twelfth lunar month."

"There is no need for this. You can do business with peace of mind. When will you come back? When will the county government make a deal with you."

After talking about the business, Su Tiancheng spoke slowly, talking about Yan Ding.

"Boss Song, the [-] salt workers of the inspection department have already become official sergeants. The county government should be responsible for all the expenses. From next month onwards, you don't need to pay them any more. In the past, you The county government will remember the money, and I will remember it too."

After Song Sijun went back, he quickly summoned the salt merchants.

Everyone has doubts about the borrowing of money by the county government. No one can guarantee whether to borrow money or not. Although the county magistrate has said it, the county government will issue an IOU.

Song Sijun said that the county magistrate stamped the seal of the county government on the IOU. Everyone was surprised. This is a clear IOU, and it must be returned. Whoever dares to renege on a debt, as long as he holds an IOU and goes to Yingtianfu to sue, the county magistrate will not be able to afford it, and in serious cases, the county magistrate will even lose his black hat.

Everyone's opinion, resolutely don't want interest, but it is less than two months, and it will be returned in the twelfth lunar month. If you ask for interest, it will be bad reputation if you tell it in the future.

After the discussion, everyone went back to prepare, and each family took out 1 taels of silver. The problem was not too big. In addition, all the salt merchants made a lot of money by doing the silk business this time.

The next day, Chen time.

Just after the morning hall, the yamen servant came in to report that Song Sijun had brought some salt merchants and was waiting at the gate of the county yamen.

The 16 taels of silver have been put into storage. Wang Dazhi followed Su Pingyang to the house with the magistrate's seal. The matter of borrowing silver has been discussed in the early hall. Everyone will have no objections. These days, Su Tiancheng made it The decisions made are shocking, and everyone is used to it.

The salt merchants of every family have received IOUs, which are clearly stamped with the big seal of the county government, but when the IOUs were issued, Song Sijun and many salt merchants insisted that no interest should be paid, so Su Pingyang followed suit and did not write interest. If it can save some things for the county government, it will save some.

The 16 silver was put into the treasury, and the officials of the county government all saw it. They thought of the regular silver. With this silver, wouldn't it mean that the regular silver was guaranteed? I did my best to do things, I dare not be joking, Mr. Lu Tianming has already said that there will be no less money as a rule, but the county government will definitely dismiss officials who do not do business. (To be continued. Welcome to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets,