On the surface, Dayingku is responsible for procurement, transportation, distribution and sales, which is not much different from Hu Shang doing these things himself.

But in fact, the merchants know the key and know that for them, it is a good way to reduce costs.

In the Tang Dynasty, the collection of commercial taxes was not formal, and the customs revenue and expenditure of policy-making were basically determined by the local government.

Take Guangzhou as an example, as the earliest maritime trade port, the annual ocean-going trade ships are innumerable, and local officials also use various methods to exploit merchants. And the windfall profits earned did not go into the treasury.

The "Book of Nanqi" records that as soon as the history of Guangzhou pierced the city gate, it got 30 million yuan. The extra money of 30 million yuan can be obtained from a circle, which shows the windfall profits of tax collection.

After the commercial freight arrives in Hexi, it is natural to add freight and commercial taxes to the price of goods.

However, for merchants, if they transport it themselves, the tax paid at the checkpoints they pass along the way far exceeds the price increase, and it is an uncertain fee.

To put it bluntly, Xu Qilin's move is to seize the commercial tax from the local government and transfer it to the central government. With the Holy Purpose in hand, who dares to collect taxes on the goods transported by the Great Surplus Warehouse, and they don't want to do it, right?

At the same time, businessmen have also been conveniently and affordably, and they are no longer subject to exploitation and difficulties at checkpoints along the way.

"Dare to ask Xu Cheng, can the commercial goods purchased by the villain be entrusted to Dayingku to transport them on his behalf?" After a little silence and digestion, Hu Shang asked the key question.

Xu Qilin nodded with a smile and said, "As long as you pay the commercial tax according to the regulations, you can do it." As for shipping costs, there will be specific regulations soon. ”

Relying on the post station to build a store, is a ready-made warehousing and logistics system, there is already a shipping company on the Cao Road, and it is not surprising that a transportation company will be added by land.

As long as the two ends of the circulation of commercial goods are controlled, one in and one out, the commercial tax will not be stolen.

"So that you can know that the Chang'an City Shipping Division has been established, and if you want to transport commercial goods, you can go there to verify the commercial tax with the officials, and get the document certificate, and you can entrust the big surplus warehouse to transit."

Xu Qilin paused for a moment, and added: "But for the time being, the imperial court only allows the trade from Chang'an to the Western Regions to implement this method, and other routes will have to be talked about later." ”

The City Department is similar to the customs of later generations, and now it is only a pilot, only two places have been opened in Chang'an and Zhangye, and they are managed by the Ministry of Households.

But these businessmen didn't know that His Majesty Li Er had accepted Xu Qilin's construction and would set up municipal shipping divisions in Yangzhou and Dengzhou, which was a hundred years earlier than the earliest customs establishment in China in history.

As for Guangzhou, the largest maritime trade port, His Majesty Li Er put it aside for the time being, and only looked at the reaction of the Feng family. After all, the establishment of the customs infringed on the interests of the Feng family. And the Feng family was different from other Tang Dynasty magistrates.

This measure can be said to be a huge promotion for the development of the entire Datang business and trade.

You must know that in addition to exploiting Chinese and foreign merchants, local officials often buy rare and exotic treasures that Jia has worked so hard to transport at a low price, and then resell them at a high price to obtain huge profits.

This has seriously disrupted the market order and dealt a great blow to the enthusiasm of merchants to carry out commercial activities. Moreover, it is also more likely to be corrupt officials.

From these measures, it can be seen that His Majesty Li Er is breaking away from the old ways of attaching only importance to agriculture in the interior. It is not an exaggeration to say that Xu Qilin brought it badly.

The commercial tax will also be raised from 1/30 to 1/10, mainly for non-settled merchants, making them the same burden as settlers.

The businessmen present did not know much about the policy direction of the imperial court, but Xu Qilin had already laid out the immediate interests, and they naturally saw the benefits.

In the future, there is no need to buy goods in Chang'an, hire people to transport them, and deal with checkpoints along the way. If you want to go to the Western Regions, you can get an import and export license and buy it directly in Hexi.

The commercial goods sold into Datang from the Western Regions can be transferred to Chang'an for sale after paying taxes in Hexi City.

Some far-sighted businessmen have already thought of the future prosperity of Hexi, and with these two cities, Hexi will become a distribution center for commercial transactions.

A large number of merchants and merchants from the interior of the country could trade on the spot in Hexi, one saving them the hardship of continuing to trade long-distance traffic, and the other could purchase at a lower price.

"Xu Cheng, I don't know how to apply for this permit, how much does it cost?" A blue-eyed Hu Shang asked.

"For the specific process, you can go to the exhibition hall to read the proclamation later." Xu Qilin smiled and said, "Actually, this is just for businessmen who don't have a permanent production in Datang and need some collateral. ”

Hey? It's like there's something in the talk! What does it mean that there is no permanent property, is it that you Datang discriminate against us, you are not allowed to wear Han clothes, you are not allowed to marry Han women, and you are not allowed to buy land and real estate......

Stopping deliberately, Xu Qilin picked up the teacup, drank the tea unhurriedly, and observed the reactions of the Hu merchants. And his subordinates have already begun to work, opening a drawing in front of everyone.

Xu Qilin felt that it was okay, arched his hand in a certain direction, and said: "Your Majesty's grace allows Hu Ren to buy shops and real estate in Hexi. Those who have real assets of up to 20,000 yuan in Datang can apply for a permanent import and export license. ”

"In addition, those who lease more than 1,000 acres of land in Hexi and operate for more than three years in accordance with government regulations also enjoy the same treatment."

Raising his hand and pressing down, signaling everyone to be quiet, Xu Qilin continued: "If you meet these two regulations, you can also enter the 'inspection nationality'." If you have been registered as a 'city citizen' for five years and have not committed adultery, you can be registered in the city. ”

Coaxed, the Hu Shang below broke out into a commotion, and even Xu Qilin pressed his hand again and again, but it took a long time to quiet down.

Although Datang has many restrictions on the Hu people, there are still many Hu people who come to settle in the Tang Dynasty one after another. And the new policy Xu Qilin said undoubtedly gave hope to many Hu people who aspired to become Tang people.

Hey, hey, excited, huh? Anyway, let's draw you a big pie and use you for eight years first. As for the "city registration", I will subdivide it in the future, and there are still restrictions on you, but it is just relaxed.

"For the specific constitution, you should go to the hall to read the proclamation." Xu Qilin got up and said with a smile: "This is Your Majesty's grace, you have to cherish the opportunity, after the deadline, it will be too late to regret it." ”

After saying that, he left only a few officials behind, and then turned away.

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Limited to Ganzhou, there is only one month, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Hu businessmen and even Hu people.

In the morning, Xu Qilin had just spread the news; In the afternoon, the temporary Ganzhou Development and Construction Office was almost crowded by the Hu people.

Those who have deep pockets buy shops and properties, and those who don't have that much money lease land, even though these are just drawings on paper.

Funds, manpower, and finally another batch was raised.

Xu Qilin has just convened a meeting of officials of Dayingku, established a logistics agency, designated management officials, and formulated relevant regulations.

Land transportation also adopts the throttling system of Cao Yun, with the help of ready-made mansions, and in principle, the transportation personnel are recruited according to the county.

At the same time, the first batch of officials to go to Ganzhou was also selected, and some craftsmen and slaves were taken with them, and they set off five days later.

The recruitment of immigrants is carried out by order of the prefectures and counties in Guanzhong.

Of course, there is also quite a good preferential treatment for immigrants, the housing is built by the government, the fields are planned by the government, and the production and living equipment is also distributed by the government.

In fact, Xu Qilin's most reliable manpower is the two thousand soldiers. Don't think that soldiers are wars, tuntian is also a task often given to soldiers in all dynasties.

Xu Qilin thought more long-term, that is, to leave these 2,000 soldiers in Hexi, settle down, multiply, and become the backbone of Hexi.

This requires that Hexi be run prosperous and that people live a prosperous life. And for the soldiers, letting them marry a daughter-in-law may be a greater temptation.

Not only the government soldiers, but also those immigrants and displaced people, women are the key to attracting big men.

Xu Qilin felt that he was a little dirty, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it was nothing. and didn't pull Lang to match indiscriminately, can you marry a woman, rely on your own ability!

Thinking of this, Xu Qilin got up and left the office again and went to the workshop outside the city to inspect the registration to Ganzhou.

When he arrived at the workshop, the official immediately submitted the registration form, and as soon as he saw the densely written form, Xu Qilin knew that it must have been exceeded.

"This-" Xu Qilin's fingers slashed twice in the air, and said: "Pick someone who is honest and willing to work, it is best to be young and unmarried, and good-looking." ”

The official was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly nodded in agreement. If Xu Qilin wasn't young, he would definitely think about it, thinking that Xu Cheng was taking the opportunity to take away the beauty and run to Ganzhou to live happily.

"After the people picked them out, tell them to prepare the latest and most beautiful clothes and put them on when they set off from Chang'an."

Xu Qilin felt that if there was an activity similar to a float parade and let the beauties swagger through the market, there must be many men who looked straight at them, and maybe they would follow them to Ganzhou stupidly.

The officials couldn't guess what Xu Cheng was going to do, and it wasn't a big deal anyway, just listen to the arrangement.

As soon as the official went out, a servant came in to report, and the foreman Zhou Qi asked to see him outside.

Although Zhou Qi is still a slave, she is already a middle-level manager. Coupled with Xu Qilin's attention, he still has a good life in the workshop.

After coming in, Zhou Qi took his clothes and bowed. Xu Qilin also guessed her purpose, and wanted to take the opportunity to give her this opportunity to be free.

Sure enough, Zhou Qi pretended to say some small suggestions for workshop reform, and begged Xu Qilin, hoping to allow her to go to Ganzhou and not let their mother and daughter separate.

For this backbone of the business, Xu Qilin must bring them, and the cotton spinning industry needs them. It's just a mother with a baby, and it's nothing to him.

"Let's go down and prepare, we will leave soon." Xu Qilin waved his hand, happily agreed, and asked with concern: "This is the first batch of personnel, do you want to set off with the team when the weather is warmer, it's good for your little sister." ”

"Xie Xu Cheng Guan Nian." Zhou Qi bowed, a little choked, but he was also afraid of long nights and dreams, so he politely rejected Xu Qilin's kindness.

From the slave's point of view, this is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's nothing to endure hardships and suffering, I just want to have an identity and not be treated as an animal.

Xu Qilin understands some of their mentality, and he is trying his best to help them. But in the end, his ability is limited, and the luck of being able to go to Ganzhou is not something that everyone can get.

With a sigh, Xu Qilin shook off his thoughts, squinting his eyes slightly and considering the reaction of the powerful and rich in the capital.

The news that Xu Qilin made a lot of money by planting cotton in Hexi has spread. It's not fake, it's about raising more money and attracting more manpower.

His Majesty Li Er vetoed the proposal to buy land freely, and Xu Qilin could only settle for the next best thing, changing it to lease land and change it to investment.

If the land is rented, the rich and powerful can send domestic slaves, or buy slaves and maids to plant; As for investment, the income is less, but it is better than putting it at home to mold, or being spent by unscrupulous children.

Xu Qilin believes that there will be people involved, and some big families don't pay attention to branching out, maybe they just want to have a branch or something in Hexi.

But if you miss this opportunity, Xu Qilin doesn't care. If you want to get involved in the future, it will not be so easy.

After dealing with some official business, Xu Qilin saw that there was nothing to do, so he skipped work and went home.

As soon as I entered the backyard, I saw Adjani greeted her, courteous and enthusiastic. It's just that the melon seed crumbs at the corners of her mouth betrayed her, and she is still the snack who has no idle mouth.

Xu Qilin naturally knows what this girl has in mind, he wants to go to Ganzhou, naturally he has to bring some cronies, Scarlett needless to say, she knows the pain and heat, and she is the most intimate.

Adjani was also going to take it, for no other reason than to be Scarlett's companion. But Xu Qilin just didn't say it, so that this girl was afraid that she would be left alone, so she was busy offering her hospitality in the past two days.

Xu Qilin also deliberately teased her, just not letting her prepare for the journey. He entered the hall and lay down on the couch, grinning and tapping his leg.

Adjani immediately leaned over and sat on a pony to thrash his legs. In that way, you have to be as good as you are.

Xu Qilin was secretly proud, half-closed his eyes, and enjoyed the comfortable feeling.

Scarlett knew the details, but she didn't say anything, and she also wanted Adjani to be sensible. Don't think that Ah Lang is kind and generous, he usually doesn't look like him.

"Ah Lang, Yu Chihuan and Cheng Chubi are here today." Scarlett came over with a cup of hot tea and said, "They said that they would invite you to a banquet tomorrow night, and there are some colleagues who are ready for a thousand cows." ”

Xu Qilin nodded, understanding the purpose of these friends inviting him. It should be that the adults in the family are not supportive, and they are confident of their identity, so it is not good to inquire directly to Xu Qilin, so they let these children go out.

Needless to say, it must be renting land in Hexi to grow cotton, or investing in the cotton spinning industry.

In fact, the specific charter has already been decided. Even if it is a relative of the emperor and a powerful and high-ranking official, the policy is the same. Again, it doesn't matter much if they are involved or not.

Xu Qilin has deeper considerations, which are by no means as simple as they seem. However, it depends on the development situation and the right time to be able to launch this more advanced step.