Since ancient times, the fiscal revenues of states and counties have been composed of agricultural taxes and commercial taxes. However, at the moment for the jurisdiction of the Eighth Route Army. Because of the implementation of the new soil policy. As a result, counties and counties will hardly be able to collect any agricultural taxes for at least three to five years. Thus business taxation becomes the only income. However, the tax rate for commercial taxation was set by the Shogunate Shogunate's Shogunate. States and counties do not have the authority to change tax rates at will. This almost killed the state and county officials with the money they could use. In this case. The dependence of the governors of each prefecture and county on financial appropriations was much higher than that of other imperial courts, towns, prefectures, and counties. The future may be difficult to say. However, in recent years, it has basically relied on financial allocations for food. In this case, if the reasons for this are ignored. It is indeed very similar to the embarrassing situation faced by the Fang government in the era of the planned economy. That's why. Only then did he force such a state bureau member to compete with Chen Su regardless of Sven Sweo.

However, Chen Su is also telling the truth. Although there are many official posts in Yanzhou. It also accounts for the largest proportion of allocations. So the article is still not satisfied. Gao Shaoyuan, Xiao Ya, and Lu Xun, who were sitting on the side, naturally did not have any good colors on their faces.

"It makes sense to record the story of joining the army. Shu Mingzhou sentenced to love the people like a son. The military state is well known. I just hope to leave a way for his county Li Shu to live! Gao Shao snorted angrily.

Xiao Yali didn't speak. Just a heavy "Humph!" came out of the nostrils. ”。 Obviously, I was already extremely dissatisfied in my heart. Didn't snort. He was different from the other three state officials. He was a state judge who was born as a military general. And still in the military. For him. Li Wenge is what he says. Don't say there is no beak left. Even if you hesitate a little, you are willing to violate military law. Under such circumstances, Li Wenge would never speak rashly if he did not speak.

"It's hard for a good woman to cook without rice!" The article laments. "Captain. Waiting. Colleagues, It's not that a certain section of the article is deliberately difficult. There is no agricultural endowment to harvest. And the tax rate cannot be raised without authorization. That bit of business tax is just a drop in the bucket for the state and county. No more adequate allocations. What did the lower officials and Yanzhou officials rely on to govern to help Nongsang? Agriculture and mulberry are the foundation of the country. Nongsang does not lift. Ordinary people can't eat enough. The source of this chaos is also! ”

But he said this to the hearts of the officials. Suddenly sighing and approving. However, his sentence "It is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice" made Chen Su quite unhappy. This Mrs. Han has a jade face. He said, "Don't you understand the state judgment?" If the state treasury is full. It is absolutely impossible to make an idea from the agricultural mulberry. Not to mention that most agricultural taxes have been exempted in recent years. That is, in the future. The lieutenant did not intend to add to it. If the state and county finances want to be more comfortable. You can only make an idea on the business endowment. The veneration of the state judgment is the article. How to do this article on business and business. It's up to the state to judge the ability! ”

"The right to tax is in both provinces. What can the state and county do? The article asked coldly.

He is talking about the "two houses" here. The government and the prime minister's house. It is not the so-called central two governments under the ministers on weekdays.

Chen Su raised his head and looked at the article calmly. The words in his mouth were as sharp as knives: "The state sentence means to say." The state judgment to fill the treasury can only be a matter of increasing the tax rate to exploit the merchants. The robbery of the common people is actually full of warehouse preparations. Otherwise, you will have to sit on a destitutive path

The article was furious. He stood up. He said to Li Wenge and Li Bin, who were sitting at the top: "Captain." Prime minister. Xiaguan is a vein of sacred learning. Disdain to argue with a woman for the benefit of her tongue. It is a major matter of the country for the state and county to be close to the people and govern the road. I also hope that Prime Minister Taiwei can focus on the overall situation! ”

As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Su's face suddenly turned red. Han Wei, who was sitting on the side, also clenched his fists. Chen Shutong, who was sitting on the left side as the governor of Yanzhou, snorted coldly. Reprimanded in a low voice: "Shameless! ”

Li Bin saw that the article had been out of proportion. Twisting his beard, he turned his eyes to look at Li Wenge. Li Wenge shook his head slightly. Reached out and grabbed a pear from the table, and took a big bite to nibble on it.

"The book is clear and knows the overall situation. These words should not have been said in the first place! ”

It was not Li Wenge and Li Bin who answered the article. Nor is it the Chen family. On the contrary, it was Qin Gu, who sat on the left side of Li Wenge as the head of the civilian officials of the Eighth Route Army.

The article was stunned. couldn't help but say: "Brother Zijian." This ......"

Qin Gu said unceremoniously: "You don't apply for money management to join the army." The ten counties of Yanzhou have to think about the money and food for a year. You have a lot of money. Maybe I don't care about the state and county, the district, and the forty-one officials in Yanzhou this year. Most of them are children of poor families. There is no official money. How do you let them live? ”

"But what?" Qin Gu sternly interrupted the article's words. "The budget system is the top priority of my Eighth Route Army's new policy next year. There are no rules, no rules. Without a budget, there is no treasurer. There is no way to consider the performance of the government. State and county difficulties. Isn't it difficult for the Shuai Mansion and the Prime Minister's Mansion to do so? Chen joined the army to make a budget. Is it just for you to Yanzhou? Although Mrs. Han was mean. However, after all, it is a matter of facts. Not to the people. Your words. Is it right? Just because Mrs. Han is a woman, you don't want to talk to her. The overall situation of the officials and the people of ten counties in one state cannot withstand your dislike of one woman. also kept saying that he wanted the captain to take care of the overall situation. Isn't it ridiculous? ”

The article was very angry when I heard it. He sat down and said, "Zijian Changshi reprimanded Wen like this. There is nothing to say. It's just that these empty words and truths are not worth eating. How to survive this hungry year. Is there a good way to go through history? ”

Qin Gu didn't speak. Chen Su took over the conversation: "Wenzhou sentence." The argument is clear. Whatever is dark. Although Chen Su is a woman. But I have also read the teachings of the saints. In terms of states and counties. The tax rate is dead. But the merchants are alive. under the same tax rate. There are only 10 taxes for 10 merchants. A hundred schools of thought is a hundred schools. Merchants passed. Settled by trade. Trade prevailed. then the tax is sufficient to fill the treasury; Trade withered. Even though there are high taxes. How can you draw water without roots? Li Wenge, who was sitting at the top, nibbled on pears. Only then did he say vaguely: "Lord Wen." What does the government do? ”

The article raised its head. Looking at Li Wenge. But he didn't dare to rashly accept this conversation.

Li Wenge nodded at him. Stood up and threw the pear pit on the case. I wiped my hands with the hem of my shirt. Satisfied, he said, "There are four classes of people. Shinong Industry and Commerce. Since the scholars and farmers are in the first place. Naturally, they have to be taken care of by the government. This is not to be said. Although the industrial and commercial ranking is low. After all, there are four peoples. According to Mencius. Emphasis on social work. Heavier than you. Heavier than Ben Shuai. It is also more important than all the monarchs here. The imperial court and the marshal collected taxes from the merchants for the operation of trade. It is to raise officials and shepherd the people. When Ben Shuai and Lee Xiang set the tax rate. All should consult industry public opinion. It's not for people to see. This is really to make the distribution of benefits more fair and equitable. Shuaifu is also good. The Prime Minister's Mansion is no more. They all depend on others to provide for them. Ask people to pay. Always listen to what people want. Strong buy, strong sell. It was a bandit's trip. This handsome Ichisuke Takeo. Disdainful of it yet. Master Wen is full of holy learning. Naturally, it is even more impossible to do it

He sighed softly. "Actually, it's very simple. If you want to get rich. I want to think about making money. The government does not collect taxes from peasants. It is to avoid the re-concentration of soil. Keep your eyes fixed on the farmer's thin acres. It's hard, it's great. There are many rich people in the world. How can I think of the money of the original house that does not break the law and does not disobey the conscience? This is the duty of the princes. I set a budget for you. It's just to ask you to think more before you spend money. Take a look at it. Make your money worthwhile. More efficient. Chen joined the army this budget. It is made by estimating the proportion of industry and agriculture in each state and county. To say that everything is exhaustive is an exaggeration. But the state situation. It's still roughly covered. ”

He paused. He turned his head and glanced at everyone. "One word." How to survive the year of famine is the duty of you, the pro-people officials. Lao Tzu only knows that you can be an official. I will allocate funds to you according to the budget. You have to do the rest. If you don't have money, you try to get it. If you don't have food, you will find a way to buy food. There is no farm tool to figure out how to build. If there is no merchant, find a way to invite the merchant. If there are no workers, find a way to absorb the displaced people...... These are the things that are within the purview of the princes. If you can't do it. Didn't say it. There is an imperial history inspector in the Li Xiangfu. Impeachment one by one, "You don't have to make any difficulty. It's actually very simple. For businessmen. It is in our nature to seek profit. Where is profitable. Where they will go. Yanzhou is a border county. The Yang family folded home. Back to the Khitan. To be dressed, it is necessary to use moderation. Trade is very profitable! Businessmen make profits. Farmers farming. Workers earn money to support their families. This is the same as the hard work of scholars to be officials, and it is a heavenly principle. Whoever follows the principles of heaven is the way of heaven. Merchants are not allowed to make profits. Farmers are not allowed to plant. The way in which workers are not allowed to earn money is against the sky. How long can it last? Build bridges and roads. Water conservancy. Construction workshop. Protect. Daxing Medical Center. These are the duties of the government. There is money to do. Do it without money. Otherwise, what is the use of having ministers in the imperial court? What is the use of raising officials? ”

The article stood up and arched his hand: "Dare to ask the captain." How to do things without money? ”

"You're so stupid!" Li Wenge mercilessly clicked the article.

"Yes. Ignorance and ignorance! The article nodded undeterred. Please also ask the captain for advice. It's not a coincidence. How can I do things without money? ”

Li Wenge said coldly: "The small people have no money. Is it just a few days?

"If you don't have money, you want to earn it. Go earn. If you can't earn it for a while, you can't earn it, so you borrow it first. The people on all sides of the family understand the truth. Wouldn't it be unthinkable to you who had read the books of the sages? Li Wenge asked proudly.

"Borrow?" The article was stunned

Qin Gu nodded: "The transfer envoy has entrusted the construction of the road from Jincheng to the state to the eight firms in Yanzhou. Use the proceeds of future transshipment to repay the cost of road construction. The transfer envoy held the capital to establish Yanzhou Road Administration and Commercial Company. Eight firms paid for the construction of roads in the form of shareholdings. The right to operate the road for 50 years after its completion was vested in the Road Administration and Trading Company. Passing traders need to pay a fee. Otherwise, the goods should be transferred to the road administration and trading company on their behalf. This road runs parallel to the original post road. Pedestrians who don't have money can still walk the same way. ”

He finished. The article hasn't had time to speak. Gao Shaoyuan had already stood up: "Long history." Before Shao Yuan came. Entrusted by the proprietors of five companies in Gyeongju. Lieutenant Changshi ceded the road construction of Yanqing Road to the part. The proprietors are willing to pay. However, the condition was that they were allowed to get involved in the Yanzhou green salt trade. The stakes are high. Shao Yuan didn't dare to agree easily. Please also consider it! ”

Li Wenge nodded. Turned his face to look at the article: "See." Gaozhou is the grandson of the king of Beiping County. If it weren't for the purpose of raising money from the state department. Did he speak for the merchants? ”

Gao Shaoyuan smiled bitterly: "It's not for the present." The proprietors were just willing to pay for the roads. This money can't fall into the hands of the lower officials. Xiaguan is counting on the fact that after the road is opened in the next year, he will be able to increase his business income! ”

A one-day financial meeting. The people who opened were dizzy. Li Wenge stood in the courtyard and sent away a large group of bureaucrats. I sighed again and again. It's really hard to change the mindset. It is hoped that these officials, who are accustomed to being superior to others, will change their mentality and build a service-oriented government. There is still a long way to go

Qin Gu, Chen Su, Gao Shaoyuan, and Li Bin, who stayed behind, were politely invited into the inner courtyard by Li Wenge. As soon as they came in. Li Wenge waved his hand and called Zhang Guizhi to order the post to be added. Li Bin saw it in his eyes. I knew that Li Wenge left a few people to discuss.

Several people walked into the hall of Li Wenge's house. But I saw that there was already an official wearing an eight-grade costume sitting in the hall. But it was Chen Su's younger brother Chen Zhe. And not a single waiter in the whole room could be seen. It turned out to be Luo Yiniang who served tea to several people.

"Huairen. What you sell in this gourd is even more astonishing.

Li Wenge did not speak. He looked at Yiniang with a little apology. Yiniang smiled faintly. Picked up the teapot and said, "Call me when you refill the tea!" ”。 And he went out.

Li Wenge breathed a sigh of relief. Turning his face to look at the people present: "There is a shortage of people on the side of Xifeng and Cui Bao." In order to be able to quickly transfer a large number of people to the north in a short period of time. Fenglin Mountain Military Discussion. Prepare to form the Yellow River Water Division! ”

Everyone looked at each other when they heard this. Civil and military divergence. Li Wenge, a military officer, has never taken it out to discuss with everyone. What's going on today?

"It costs a lot to build a water engineer. We're out of money! Li Wenge smiled bitterly and explained the dilemma.

"Nine Songs of the Yellow River. Yanzhou is below. The river loop is on top. Strive against the stream. Huairen. It's not a good deal! Li Bin warned.

Li Wenge smiled: "Fenglin Academy and the Wood Industry and Commerce Society have developed a new ship type. It can run like a fly in both the water and the water. It's just that the cost is not cheap. Money is needed everywhere these days. The military meeting has approved the strategy of expanding the military in Yanqing Town. By August of next year. The Eighth Route Army was to be expanded to ten infantry regiments and three cavalry regiments. That's all. The cost amounted to 250,000 yuan. to the current treasury. It's hard to sustain it. Plus the builder of the ship. Next year's military expenditure will be as high as 400,000 yuan. None of this is in the open budget

"Wishful thinking!" Chen Su commented simply and clearly.

Li Wenge and Chen Zhe looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

Li Bin was silent. said: "If Shen Chen's side takes Shuo Fang." Maybe there's something to be gained! ”

"A drop in the bucket!" Li Wenge shook his head. "The Feng family's money is all spent on maintaining the army. Just think about how many families you can have. Otherwise, Feng Laoqi would not have taken the risk of attacking Yanzhou and robbing Qingyan of the benefits. ”

Qin Gu was silent.

"What do you think. That's it! Li Bin said lightly.

Only he understood. Li Wenge left them behind. I must have already had an idea in mind. Nine times out of ten, this Chen Zhe is the key figure.

Li Wenge looked at everyone. He smiled bitterly: "There is a way." It's just a bad idea to take the wealth of the people. Once it is made public. I'm going to be ruined in no time. The court was about to turn its face ......"

looked at everyone's puzzled expressions. He gritted his teeth and said, "Nothing unusual. It's nothing more than minting money! ”

As soon as the words came out. Qin Gu's face suddenly turned like earth.

Li Wenge took out a brand-new Kaiyuan Tongbao. handed it to Li Bin and said, "This is a secret mother's money." Excellent colour. Take a look! ”

Li Bin took it. Hold it in your hand and play with it. The complexion is cloudy.

Qin Gu said: "Huairen." Misuse of coins. It is a side door. You are a person whose ambition is to help the world and save the people. No

Li Wenge looked at everyone: "I also know that once this matter is done." It is a very evil precedent. If it weren't for the impossible. I would never use that. My minted money is used to buy timber to pay for labor ......"

He looked at Chen Zhe. Chen Zhe immediately answered: "What the captain means." It is to organize an eight-way money bank under the surface. Reserve the gold, silver and copper coins of Guanzhong, Henan, Hedong, Hebei, Jiannan, Huguang, Jiangnan and Huainan eight routes. Trade with these eight-way merchants is settled by flying tickets. Privately minted copper coins are not used for trade circulation. It is only deposited in the bank as our share capital and pressure capital. After the establishment of the bank. Loans to the military were used to pay for the expansion of the army. And the military must repay the ...... with the profits from the seizures of the battlefield and even the reclamation of the military cantonments."

Qin Gu smiled bitterly when he heard this: "Hundreds of thousands of huge sums of money. If you move your mouth, the merchants will deposit it in and lend it out. How can it be so tolerant

Li Wenge shook his head: "Zijian is bad. Doing business now. Who wants to run away with a bag of money every day? Like today's chaos. Once there is a mistake, I don't even cry. Nowadays, all you need to do is put your money into the trading company. All you need to do is bring your ticket with you to make a transaction. Such a safe thing. Who would say no? ”

Chen Su thought for a moment. asked, "Eight Road Money Village." That is to say, counting Yanzhou, a total of nine branches will be opened. It will also take time for the copper coins to be exchanged between the branches. In case of a run. Isn't it troublesome? ”

Li Wenge smiled: "This is the true meaning of using the word "eight roads." Today, the world. The sin of a businessman is nothing. But the crime I want is the Eighth Route Army under the command of Li Wenge. I'm afraid that even the imperial court will have to weigh it. There are these two words in. Those who save money don't have to worry about their trouble. As long as the Eighth Route Army does not lose the battle. There is no need to worry about the bank's creditworthiness. ”

Li Bin finally spoke: "You want to mint money." Where to cast? Are there any skilled craftsmen? How long can you mint how much? How much copper is in reserve in Tongchuan Copper Administration. Is it enough? ”

Li Wenge turned his head to look at Gao Shaoyuan. Gao Shaoyuan said: "Since the copper administration started mining in May. Today, there are 2,800 workers. One hundred and sixty workers of the casting Cao. 11,800 catties of copper per day......"

Li Bin nodded: "If you do this." Confidentiality is the number one priority! ”

Li Wenge gritted his teeth and said, "That's why I set up a sentry today." Summoning you to the inner chamber to discuss. This matter is not very kind. You are bound to keep it confidential. This life and this life. Hidden. You can't tell your parents. Don't sue your wife ......" (To be continued.) If you want to know what will happen next. More chapters.