"Two gentlemen, please lower your anger first, I have always been in the habit of doing things gradually...... "I feel that I can't stop talking, and if it continues like this, the situation will be uncontrollable, it turns out that I want to use foreign devils to stimulate these rich people, but it will be me who will be the most stimulated if I want to continue like this." The two gentlemen had good intentions, but it was not my intention to cause any unpleasantness. Here I will determine the quota and give each of the two chambers of commerce a share of 50,000 yuan! ”

"Your Highness...... Stars," Ernst and Gomez both wanted to speak at the same time.

"Listen to me!" I raised my hand to stop the two of them and continued, "...... The reason why I volunteered from the beginning was because I didn't want to interfere with your normal business. Originally, this was a measure that benefited all parties, and it was not necessary to deal with the damage and the damage. In addition, this store involves some special power issues, and the excessive shareholding of overseas businessmen will also cause unnecessary trouble in the future. But rest assured, as long as I remain in this position, the policy of opening up the port to trade will not change. If the two of you find that your legitimate rights and interests have been damaged even in the slightest in the future, you can talk to my Zhuxing Qing Clan, and the future will be long! In addition, the direction of development of Sakai Town in the future is to be an international, global trading port, and countries such as England and France, which do not have much trading volume at present, should also have a place. Of course, I'll consider your 'traditional friendship', but for now, that's it. ”

"Yes, Your Highness!" Now that I've made it clear, the two of them have no choice but to admit it.

"Another thing I'm going to talk about next is the main measure to revitalize Sakai Town!" After this episode, my interest was basically satisfied, and it would be too much time to delay any longer. "The development of Sakai Town over the years can be said to have been very fast, especially after His Royal Highness the Right Shogun took control of, for which we must all be grateful. But the current situation has changed, and further measures must be taken if there is to be a large-scale development. I thought about this for a long time, so I decided to reform the tax system! ”

"The tax system!" Many people were short of breath, and taxes were a bigger problem than donations. If the donation is a cut of meat, the tax system may completely block their livelihood, so it is impossible for anyone to take the issue lightly.

"Excuse me...... How do you change it? Imai Munehisa asked in horror.

"Don't be nervous, it's all the old ways!" I deliberately picked up the teacup in front of me and took a sip, but it was okay, not too cold. "It's to change the transaction tax in Sakai Town back to the tariff of the past!"

Everyone (except for the two Europeans) was stunned and couldn't understand what was going on. Fifteen years ago, when the Oda family implemented the "Rakuza Market," various daimyo from all over Japan followed suit, and for a time the commercial boom was evident. How can it be changed back? How can you change it back!

"Your Highness, please think twice!" After a series of eye exchanges, Imai Munehisa pleaded: "Once Your Highness implements this move, layers of barriers will reappear, materials will stagnate and people's livelihood will wither, and it will be ...... at that time."

"I think you and you may have misunderstood what I meant!" I was ready to explain, and I knew for a long time that this conjecture would arise. "The tariff reset I'm talking about is only being implemented in Sakai Town. As for all the spheres of influence of the Oda family, firstly, there is no need for this, and secondly, I do not have such power. I'm going to set a range where all transactions are tax-free and goods imported are tax-free. Only all kinds of commodities leaving the port from the water and land channels will be taxed according to the transaction price outside the region, which is a 'business-friendly' measure to avoid duplicate tax payment in the intermediate links! ”

Everyone started blinking, as if they hadn't figured it out for a while!

"The reason why this policy was formulated was based on the actual situation in Sakai Town!" I couldn't help but feel smug when I saw everyone's attentive expressions. "More than ten years ago, the Oda family took the lead in implementing the policy of 'Rakuza Joy City', and it was under my proposal and constant petitions that His Royal Highness the Right General resolutely implemented it! Please believe that I have poured considerable affection into this policy, but the times, the world, and things have changed, and now we have to change it! ”

"Oh ahem!" At this moment, someone outside coughed, and everyone turned to glare at him in unison.

"At present, Sakai Town has become the most important material distribution center in the whole of and even in the whole of Japan!" I waited for everyone's attention to turn back before continuing: "...... If you ask Messrs. Gomez and Ernst, you will know that Sakai Town is now home to more than 80% of the import, export, and entrepot trade, and a large number of immigrants have poured into the area, most of whom have various commercial purposes. For the relatively concentrated bulk Nanban goods, not only the first-level wholesale, but even the secondary, third-, and even fourth-level wholesale are concentrated in Sakai Town. This kind of multi-level transaction has led to an inflated price of duplicate taxation, which is not conducive to the continuous expansion of local goods. If a monopoly system is imposed, it will hinder a prosperous economy. In view of this, I decided to try to revive the Sakai town economy by reinstating tariffs! ”

"Does Your Highness mean that no matter how many times you trade in Sakai Town, you only need to pay the tax once when you leave the customs?" Tsuda asked in a trembling voice, looking as if he was in a dream.

"To put it simply...... That's what it means! I nodded affirmatively, and finally someone could understand.

"Your Highnesses, may I ask...... Will His Highness the Right General be able to allow this? Imai asked in a trembling voice, his face full of gains and losses. In this way, the annual tax will inevitably fall, and this ...... This one...... It's a bit difficult, right? When he said this, many people's faces were full of melancholy.

"Don't worry, I've already thought about it!" I know that everyone has been "fished" and it is time to gradually reel in the line. "Yes, there will be some shortfalls in the first two years, about 100,000 per year as far as my initial estimate is concerned, and then it will gradually flatten or exceed due to the increase in the volume of trade. This is the use of the section I just said that the new store should pay in advance, and I can also bear the part on my behalf. ”

"How embarrassing is that!" Many people say so.

"It's okay, it's what I'm supposed to do!" I was smiling on my face and laughing in my heart, how could I let myself suffer. "In order to cope with the rapid growth that Sakai Town will face, I decided to quadruple the size of the city on the basis of what it already has. The development plan for the surrounding land has been completed, and you can wait patiently for the details to be announced. In order to make the expansion more reasonable in the future, each plot of land is set up according to a pre-set street layout and will only be sold to merchants who meet the business projects in the area. You don't have to worry about me, I think the income from the sale of land and the increased business tax on the new hostels, restaurants, tea houses, and whale houses will soon make up for the tax deficit! "The reason why I have been preparing for so long is that I am planning and moving the original small wealthy family in the local area.

"Your Highness Zhuxing, the agent for the sale of land......" Imai Munehisa asked impatiently, his eyes shining with gold. Mastering the agent is not only for a huge share, but also to grab the best territory in advance. It was supposed to be a private discussion, but he couldn't wait. He is not the only "smart person" here, it is better to start first, and maybe he can create a fait accompli in public.

"This is also decided, and it will be handed over to the new store that will be established!" I announced it in public "in a fair and honest manner". “…… Because the store will be making advances for many shops, and it is of a considerable public welfare nature, it is only fitting that it should take on this task! Of course, you are all his shareholders and can participate in the area of your power. ”

"So...... Then we're waiting for good news! Imai Munehisa showed a slight disappointment, as did many others.

"Your Highness the Stars...... Could you please ...... Please consider the people of Stone Mountain no matter what! Sueyoshi Sunshiro called out with a distinct cry, and it wasn't until this moment that his dazed brain reacted, and the little Nishihiro who was next to him had already collapsed on the ground first. Your Highness, Shishan is located in the east and west, and has always served the right general and you, can you ...... You can't ......," he really cried. As I said earlier, Sakai Town will sweep away the business opportunities in the nearby municipalities, and it won't be long before these merchants who are in Ishiyama will be completely destroyed.

"Boss Sueyoshi doesn't have to worry, how could I forget the support you and Ishiyama have given me!" I couldn't laugh or cry, I originally wanted to communicate with the people of Shishan after the meeting, but seeing this situation, they couldn't wait, and if it was too late, there might be chaos. "Ishiyama I'm going to take similar measures after Sakai Town, but the difference is that it's mainly for merchants from the Ming Dynasty and North Korea!" I've always had this idea in my heart, but whether it succeeds or not depends on the will of God.

"Daming and North Korea? Is this possible! "The vast majority of people here are experts in maritime trade, so it's not surprising to ask such questions.

"Theoretically possible!" At present, I can only blindly increase my confidence for everyone and myself. "Although the Ming Dynasty and North Korea are implementing a 'sea ban', they are not completely monolithic. At present, a large amount of silk and porcelain from the official trade is exported to the South Seas every year, and the maritime component of the transportation is extremely complex, and these people can be attracted if they are properly measured. My plan is as follows: First, to crack down on piracy, and only when the East China Sea is peaceful can it be possible to expand exchanges; Second, find the right products to attract the other party. The price of gold and silver between the Ming Dynasty and Japan is huge, gold is undoubtedly the most affordable material, and high-quality cold-water coral is also extremely popular, and I estimate that sulfur, which is one of the main raw materials for fire, will become a major priority. North Korea also produces gold, but exports are restricted. Trading with the Ming required 'hard currency', and their Korean ginseng was insufficient to make up the difference, so there was a huge demand for Japanese silver. As long as you persevere, the profits in this area will be higher than that of Western goods. I decided to grant Ishishan the right to franchise in this regard, and to establish a permanent residence for Ming and Korean merchants. As long as they come, I will give duty-free care to all goods exported! ”

Naturally, my words caused another buzz, but although the prospects were good, it was a long way off.

"And ......," I said casually, pretending to be casual, "in order to avoid unnecessary trouble in the middle, I will let the new store handle all the customs duties." That is to say, whether it is import or export, all checkpoints only check the voucher and do not accept cash! ”

"Your Highness Zhuxing is sympathetic, it's really ...... Yes! Tachibana Mataburo just wanted to make a couple of sycophants, but he stopped abruptly halfway through, and his face turned green and green.

I noticed a little that many people had greener faces than his......