The talented lady is busy farming

Chapter 503
As soon as the foot money incident happened, many people were moaning and sighing. Originally, the rains had been moderate this year, and the harvest in the fields was good. Everyone wanted to have a good year, rest and recuperate. Now there is an extra one hundred cash per acre of land, and all these things are in vain.

And not only that, as soon as the government decree on foot money came out, two more government decrees came in succession. The poll tax and the commercial tax were all to be increased, and there was a lot, not to mention the commercial tax. This poll tax involves everyone personal.

Anyone who has reached the age of 12, regardless of gender, pays head tax as an adult. Each person is 12 yuan, and children under the age of [-] are halved. The tax for merchants is increased by [-]%, which directly makes many small businesses disappear The way to survive, that is, some good businesses can barely support.

Xia Wan felt that a mere war in the Northwest would not cause the court to overthrow such a decree, and went back to ask Xiao Xiucai and Mr. Yu. Auntie newly brought up several fresh dishes, not to mention chicken and fish, and Mr. Yu's favorite braised dishes even cleaned up a large table.

"Tonight, I have spent my money. I used to be busy with three or two dishes. Today, the sun came out from the west. Well, this wine is strong enough. It's better to get to know me later." Mr. Yu pulled out the jug The cover sniffed and said intoxicated.

"Since Mr. came to the private school, he hasn't treated Mr. well. It's really our fault. It's rare to be free today. Please enlighten us." Xia Wan poured wine for Mr. Yu.

"You want to ask about the Northwest War and the recent actions of the imperial court?" Mr. Yu drank a glass of warm wine, feeling very comfortable in his stomach, and the expression on his face was also very happy. Mr. Yu has no other hobbies but just the things in the glass That's all, Xia Wan is prescribing the right medicine, right in his arms.

"Yes, sir. Actually, I don't understand. It's just a war in the Northwest. I heard from the little scholar that the national power of Dayu is growing day by day, and there is no need for large-scale taxation. Why is it affecting so much now?" Xia Wan was very puzzled.

In Xia Wan's impression, a country is meant to protect its people. How could it raid the people when the treasury is abundant? Woolen cloth?

"Actually, the answer is very simple, that is, people with ulterior motives are manipulating it. Why should they pay money from the treasury when ordinary people's money can be used to fight wars in exchange for more benefits?"

Next, at the dinner table, Mr. Yu began to analyze the court situation and the psychology of the superiors for Xia Wan and Zhao Ning. The meal was a bit heavy.

"However, you don't have to worry. At present, our country is still rich, the government is still clear, and the life of the people is a bit difficult, and it will not cause widespread public resentment. But in the long run, it may not be so." Mr. Yu drank a glass of wine, his face turned red.

"Sir, in the final analysis, it's just that the high-ranking people are very happy. Who started the Northwest War is still unknown. The other is jealousy." Zhao Ning's face was a little cold, and he was thinking, what will happen to such an imperial court in the future, What is the purpose of reading by yourself?
(End of this chapter)