In today's Anqing, the newly built Governor's Mansion has become a scenery of Anqing.

High-end atmosphere is high-grade, low-key luxury has connotation, this is of course a joke, but the words atmosphere and luxury are still very accurate.

Because of this relationship, although the Governor's Mansion was built outside the city of Anqing, many people in the city came to join in the fun after hearing about it. In the first few days of the construction of the Governor's Palace, many people visited outside almost every day.

In this regard, Wu Qianqiu originally planned to order the guards stationed outside the Governor's Mansion to disperse these people, but Yan Shao, the most dear man, stopped his plan.

"Anyway, it's just for people to see, and there won't be a few pieces of meat missing..."

According to the establishment of the Anhui Revolutionary Army, there were three divisions plus one regiment. Three of the divisions were regular troops, stationed in Suzhou, Huizhou, Anqing, Dangtu, and Wuhu, while the other regiment, the Guards Regiment, was stationed in Anqing and was responsible for the security of Yan Shao and the junta.

There are more than 2,000 people in a regiment, and naturally it is impossible for them all to stay outside the Governor's Mansion, so not far from the Governor's Mansion is the barracks of the Guards Regiment. In normal times, only one battalion of soldiers would be stationed on the periphery of the Governor's Palace. With more than 600 people in a battalion, plus dozens of machine guns, and the protection of these people, Yan Shao didn't have to worry about the sudden killing of a unit from those who were joining in the excitement outside to take his own life.

And don't look at the Governor's Mansion that seems to be built just beautifully, in fact, there are many hidden fortifications around. With these fortifications, the strength of this battalion can completely deal with a division by domestic standards—————— unless someone among those people suddenly breaks out with a special bloodline, such as a Super Saiyan or something...

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The Governor's Mansion was built so beautifully. Naturally, some people will say a few sour words, but the vast majority of ordinary people have no opinion on this, one is in their concept. The yamen should have been built in a more atmospheric way, and if it was too shabby, they might have opinions. Moreover, since Yan Shao announced a series of new policies, in the eyes of ordinary people, he is almost like a living bodhisattva, and the construction of such a governor's mansion will not affect Yan Shao's image in their hearts, and they don't feel that Yan Shao's construction of such a governor's mansion is a mistake.

Compared with the common people, the people of the parliament came to the door to find a lot of trouble.

These people first questioned whether it was reasonable to build such a luxurious Governor's Mansion, and then they felt that using the money of the military government to build such a luxurious Governor's Mansion was an act that harmed the public and private interests. It wasn't until Yan Shao told them that the money for the construction of the Governor's Mansion was his own and that he didn't use a penny from the military government, that these guys obediently shut up—————— they didn't doubt Yan Shao's words. Because of the fact that there is money, let alone in Anhui, even if it is a very famous thing in the whole country, the more than 1 million spent on building the capital governor's mansion may be a lot for others. For Yan Shao, it is a drop in the bucket. Maybe not even a dime...

In the spacious office of the Governor's Mansion, Yan Shao was looking at a document.

Just then, there was a sudden knock on the door outside. "Sir..."

"Come in..."Hearing that it was Lu Ying's voice, Yan Shao put down the information, raised his head and said.

After getting Yan Shao's permission, Lu Ying, who was wearing a black OL outfit, walked in from outside.

The well-cut clothes show Lu Ying's graceful figure as much as possible, and after the handsome and abnormal appearance, people can't help but focus their eyes on her.

Although because of Lu Ying's relationship. Yan Shao paid a painful price, and even experienced a tragic encounter. But anyway. Lu Ying finally got the approval of Elainor and the others.

Now that Elaline is in charge of the group's affairs, and Katarina is in charge of the Special Affairs Bureau, it is obviously a bit out of place to put Lu Ying at home. So Elaline and Caterina quickly sent Lu Ying into the Governor's Mansion to be Yan Shao's personal secretary—————— also to monitor Yan Shao and avoid having a fourth sister in the future.

After all, Lu Ying is also a woman, although she has the advantages of traditional women, she also has the jealousy that women have. In this case, she didn't want Yan Shao to have more and more women around her, so when Elaline and the others handed over this matter to her, Lu Ying nodded without hesitation and agreed.

So by Yan Shao's side, there was an extra eye from then on.

However, although she is already a personal secretary, Lu Ying is more accustomed to calling Yan Shao 'master', so she will call Yan Shao 'master' before she enters the door...

After seeing Lu Ying, Yan Shao asked with a smile. "What's wrong? Can I help you? As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to Lu Ying's buttocks.

"That's right, Minister Zong and Minister Fu have already arrived, and they are now waiting outside..."Avoiding Yan Shao's strange hand, Lu Ying hurriedly replied.

If it was usual, maybe she would be happy to post it, but now that the business is important, she doesn't want to delay the business.

Hearing that it was Zong Wu and Fu Xiuming who were coming, Yan Shao also had a rare positive color. "So fast? I thought they would at least wait for the afternoon to come...", Yan Shao looked at Lu Ying. "Go, bring them in..."

"Yes..."

Saying that, Lu Ying twisted her waist and left the office.

After about a while, Lu Ying's figure appeared in front of Yan Shao again, only this time there were two more people behind her.

Zong Wu and Fu Xiuming...

"The Governor..."

Seeing Yan Shao sitting behind the desk, the two hurriedly said respectfully.

At the same time, Lu Ying obediently stood behind Yan Shao.

"You guys are here, sit down..."After raising his hand and motioning for them to sit on the sofa, Yan Shao smiled slightly. It's earlier than I calculated, and I thought you'd at least wait until the afternoon to get back..."

"Summoned by the Governor, how could we come back so late..."Seeing that Yan Shao seemed to be in a good mood, Zong Wu also replied with a smile.

Hearing Zong Wu say this, Yan Shao nodded, didn't say anything more, but shifted the topic to business. "I asked you to come back this time, I should know what the Tao is for..."

"Of course—" They looked at each other, and the two nodded.

On the telegram calling them back, Yan Shao didn't say much. But this matter had been decided a long time ago, how could the two of them not know what Yan Shao called them back.

"From the restoration of Anqing to the present, the military government has been established for almost three months. God forbid, nothing major has happened in the past three months, and the position of the junta in Anhui is also stable, since this is the case, some things should be dealt with..."Saying that, Yan Shao glanced at Zong Wu and Fu Xiuming. "You have to work together in this matter, and you can't go wrong, understand?"

"Understood!"

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"Sir. Sir, can you do this, this is already our last ration..."In a village in Yuexi County. A villager in his 40s knelt on the ground and pleaded.

It's only mid-February, and although the weather has begun to warm up, it's not yet spring. After a whole cold winter, this was already their last ration. If even these rations are taken away. The villagers really don't know what their family of three will be able to eat in the next few days.

However, in front of him, several militia soldiers with guns on their backs did not have the slightest pity, but rummaged through his house for valuable things, and after a while, a soldier came out of the house carrying a bag of miscellaneous food.

Seeing the only food left in his home, the villagers immediately jumped up and hugged the soldier's thigh, wanting to ask him to return the food to him, but a soldier on the side only raised his own leg...

"Get out of the way!" Kicked the villager to the ground. The kicking soldier helped another soldier toss a bag of miscellaneous food onto the mule cart behind him. After almost loading everything, he turned to the villagers. "The order of the county magistrate. Every family has to pay 1 yuan of ocean recovery tax, if there is no tax, you will take things on top, this bag of miscellaneous grains is not worth a dollar, you can prepare the rest earlier, otherwise..."

As he spoke, the soldier glanced at a little girl hiding behind the door of the house. "Paying taxes is a big deal, and if you can't, then don't blame us for not reminding you..."

Seeing that the soldiers shifted their attention to their daughter, the villagers hurriedly got up from the ground and protected their daughter behind them, but the surrounding villagers dared not speak out in anger at the scene that happened in front of them.

Not only because of the gun they carry behind their backs, but also because they represent the government...

The people do not fight with the officials, which has almost been deeply imprinted in the hearts of these villagers.

So even though they already hated it in their hearts, they still didn't have the slightest intention of resisting, although the mule carts driven by those soldiers were already full of things taken by various families...

Seeing that the mule cart was already full of food or other things, a militia soldier led by him wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to a few companions beside him. "This is the last one..."

"The last family...", nodding, his companion replied in the affirmative.

After receiving a definite answer, the militia soldier led by the militia turned around and raised his voice to the surrounding villagers. "In addition to the 1 yuan recovery tax, from now on, the land endowment of each family will also be increased by 20%, I will notify you today, if you don't pay it when the time comes, don't blame the brothers for not reminding you..."

Forget the 1 yuan recovery tax, even the field endowment has to be added by 20%, and when they heard that the villagers around here couldn't bear it anymore, a younger young man jumped out.

"Didn't the governor of the provincial capital already say that from now on the field will be exempted, why do you want us to pay it? And it's going to be added by two percent?! ”

"Yes! Why! Someone took the lead, and the villagers immediately became clamoring.

Soon, dozens of villagers surrounded the soldiers of the militia in the middle, and when they saw that the villagers surrounded themselves, although the militia soldiers were a little nervous, they still did not change their faces. "I don't know what kind of provincial governor Yan Du is, this is the order of the county magistrate, if you refuse to pay taxes, you will have your good fruits to eat at that time..." Remember to find a way to raise the money, and if we don't have it together by the time we come in seven days, be careful that I sell your daughter to a brothel..."

After saying that, he pushed a young man standing in front of him with his gun, and several militia soldiers led the mule cart out of the crowd. Although the surrounding villagers were in an atmosphere, it was impossible to really rush up and fight with them after all. The last could only watch them leave the village.

When the background of the militia soldiers gradually disappeared, the villagers couldn't help but curse.

In addition to scolding those damned militia soldiers, they are also scolding the county magistrate. Even Yan Shao became the target of scolding.

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After leaving the village, several soldiers drove back to the county seat in a mule cart.

Now that everything that should be levied has been collected, the next thing is naturally to put it into storage. Naturally, they had already taken some of the things out of the mule cart before they put them into storage...

"How?" Seeing that the people from the militia had returned, the tent standing in front of the treasury asked with a smile. "Those Diao people didn't resist donations, right?"

"How is that possible?" the soldier at the head laughed when he heard the words of the tent. Don't look at what we've got in our hands..."

Between words. He had already walked up with a few other men pushing things, and the tent was counting the contents of the mule cart with the help of a few others. In the process of counting, the soldier at the head sent a piece of ocean. And the tent also tacitly accepted it, and had no intention of asking about the missing things on the mule cart.

While the tent was being counted by a few other people, another car drove in, the same as the previous one. It's also full of stuff.

See these things. Although the tent was shaking his head and sighing, his heart was already happy. After all, the more things to record, the more extras he has...

After the account was registered, the former militia soldiers also drove the mule cart out of the county seat and towards another village more than 20 miles away from the county seat. It was just that in the process of driving the car, a soldier on the mule cart suddenly said a little uneasy.

"You say, it's really okay to do that? The provincial capital has already given the order, and now the county magistrate is doing it. In the unlikely event that something happens in the future..."

"So what?" The soldier driving the car said impatiently. "We don't know what those officials are like, and it's not all in front of us and behind our backs. Our county magistrate has collected so much money, maybe all of it will be sent to the governor, besides, even if there is really something, can such a big official still embarrass us small soldiers, you can settle down, don't think nonsense..."

Naturally, the junta's order came down, and not only did it reduce the land tax, that is, the agricultural tax, but also exempted almost all miscellaneous taxes. According to some people's statistics, after the establishment of the military government, more than 30 kinds of miscellaneous taxes were exempted, and only some necessary industrial and commercial taxes and personal income tax were retained.

It's just that although the order has been issued, whether it will be implemented locally is another matter.

In addition to the existing cities of Anqing, Wuhu, Dangtu, and Tongling, the newly occupied cities of Hefei, Suzhou, and Huizhou are now the cities that the military government can actually rule, and its control over other prefectures and counties is very weak.

Many counties and counties, although they have been liberated and have recognized the status of the junta, are reluctant to carry out the orders given by the junta. This is especially true of the order to exempt all kinds of taxes, because it can be said to damage the interests of many people, whether it is the government or the local gentry...

For example, the government, after collecting taxes from the local government, can imagine how much benefit it reaps every year.

And what about those local gentry? On the surface, it is good for them for the government to reduce taxes. But in fact, when the government collects taxes from the local government, it often assumes the task to the tax collector.

The so-called tax contractor refers to the government not coming forward and contracting the tax collection work to the tax contractor. The tax bearer pays a certain amount of money to the government before collecting the tax. As long as the tax bearer guarantees to pay the full amount to the government, the government does not care how much he collects from the people, and usually the tax bearer must first have a certain amount of power in the local area, so as to ensure that he can receive the tax, so he can become a tax bearer is either the head of the clan or the local gentry.

In other words, not only the government can reap the benefits of collecting taxes, but also some of the local gentry, and the benefits may not be much less than those of the government.

Now that the military junta has issued these orders, it is naturally a good thing for the common people, but for them it is equivalent to cutting off a financial route.

Therefore, after the military government issued the order, not only some state and county governments, but even the local gentry also resisted openly and covertly. Especially in some prefectures and counties, after the announcement of Anhui's liberation, many officials abandoned their posts and fled, and the most reluctant people took over the post of some local gentry.

If it was some enlightened people who took over, it would naturally be better, but unfortunately there were very few enlightened gentry with strength in those years, so most of the people who took over after the most were greedy people. In the past, when they were tax collectors, they were trying to do everything they could to oppress the people, but now that they are officials themselves, they naturally change their ways to do so.

At that time, the military government was in its infancy, and it could not control these prefectures and counties, so it could only turn a blind eye to this situation. However, now that the position of the junta has become more and more stable, and the training of new recruits has also ended, especially the work of suppressing bandits some time ago, these recruits have some actual combat experience.

"So the next work to be done is very simple..."In the office of the Anqing Governor's Mansion, after throwing some information on the local situation to Zong Wu and Fu Xiuming, Yan Shao said. At all costs, we must also clean up the scum in these places, so that the people of Anhui can really live a good life..."

"Yes!" (To be continued......)