Chapter 19: Messengers of Overseas Empires
When he came to the Northern Song Dynasty, Li Hao never had the intention of harming others, but the heart of guarding against others was indispensable.
In this society where the government is supreme, Li Hao doesn't mind guessing the officials of the Northern Song Dynasty with the greatest malice, if there are enough interests, what can't those officials do? The Treasure Pavilion can naturally be regarded as a "big enough" benefit.
In the otherworldly space, safety always comes first, and this is also the rule of conduct.
Li Hao considered the worst-case scenario, and felt that safety was not a problem, so he calmly came to the living room.
As soon as I walked into the living room, I saw a middle-aged man about forty years old sitting in the center, wearing an official uniform and a goatee. The official glanced at Li Hao when he saw him come in, tilted his face slightly, and showed people with his nostrils.
Li Hao also couldn't recognize the number of grades of this official uniform, it was estimated that it was from the ninth grade, and at most it was the ninth grade. According to the saying of the main world, the seven-grade sesame official, Li Hao secretly said in his heart: "You are not even a sesame seed, what is the spirit?" ”
Li Hao clasped his fists with both hands and said: "I don't know if the adults came to the cold house, they missed the welcome, and they were rude." I don't know your surname, what is the ...... of coming to the humble house?"
Ji Tong slapped the table and said, "Li Hao, you are so bold, you still don't kneel when you see this official?" ”
Li Hao's face froze, "I have a meritorious reputation, and I can see officials without kneeling." ”
Ji Tong slapped the table again: "Ridiculous, you just returned to the Great Song Dynasty from overseas, when did you get famous?" ”
"I was admitted to a Jinshi in a big overseas country, and was sent by my emperor to travel to various countries. That overseas country has a vast territory and is no less powerful than the Great Song Dynasty. ”
"Overseas fame, I don't recognize it!"
"It doesn't matter if you don't recognize fame, I'm an envoy of an overseas empire."
"Nonsense, do you have credentials?"
"Due to the wind and waves encountered at sea, a large ship sank, and my emperor's letter was lost. But I have already sent someone back to China, and I will be able to send a new credential before I do. Then adults will be able to distinguish the authenticity from the fake. ”
Ji Tong frowned, he didn't believe a word of what Li Hao said, it was really that the envoy didn't contact the government directly when he arrived in Quanzhou? But if you continue to tear it down, you will lose your momentum, and he said coldly: "No matter what country you are from, you must abide by the rules of the Great Song Dynasty in the Great Song Dynasty." ”
"What my lord said is that since I have set foot on the land of the Great Song Dynasty, I should naturally abide by the laws of the Great Song Dynasty."
"What's good, let me ask you, whether the goods of the Treasure Pavilion come from overseas."
"Not bad!"
Ji Tong was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Li Hao to admit it directly, he prepared all kinds of means, just to get Li Hao to admit that the goods sold were from overseas. "All overseas goods entering the Great Song Dynasty must be taxed by our city's shipping department. Entering the market without reporting to the company, Li Hao, you are so bold. ”
"My lord is angry, I am transporting goods to Da Song for the first time, and I don't know many rules. The so-called ignorant are not guilty, and I am willing to make up all the tariffs owed to the city. I also hope that the adult Haihan. ”
Ji Tong's eyes rolled, "According to the verification of our city department, you owe 3,000 yuan in taxes, and this must be made up immediately." ”
Li Hao has always asked the account office to estimate the taxes, and these taxes are ready to be paid at any time, and the account office has calculated that the tax payable is more than 7,000 yuan. He originally planned to pay taxes normally, the profits of time and space trade are huge, and the impact of paying some taxes is not great, after all, he has earned so much from the Great Song Dynasty, and paying some taxes can be regarded as making some contributions to the Great Song Dynasty. Although I am afraid that the vast majority of these taxes will fall into the pockets of corrupt officials, it is not my own responsibility.
If it was a normal tax collection procedure, Li Hao would give it without saying a word, but now the yacha has brought weapons, and Li Hao has also been reminded by the criminal master that Ding Fu said before, and he hesitated a little.
However, after only a slight hesitation, Li Hao smiled to himself, no longer entangled, he took out a stack of sticky notes, and wrote on it with a signature pen: "Raise taxes for three thousand times, and Ding Fu will bring it to the city." And signed his name, tore it off and handed it to Ding Fu.
"Everyone, please wait a minute, I'll ask the butler to bring three thousand times."
As soon as Li Hao's words came out, the room full of people except for him and Ding Fu were all petrified. The yacha were all dumbfounded, and Ji Tong was speechless.
"Sizzle-" The officials came back to their senses and gasped as if they had a toothache.
Finally saw what the top rich man was, and a note was withdrawn from the account office for three thousand yuan instantly. Three thousand, not three money, not three money, but a full three, thousand, through!
There is no need to borrow, no need to call, or even wait, and you can spend 3,000 yuan at hand. What's even more outrageous is that Li Hao's careless attitude seems to be not three thousand yuan, but three yuan.
Paying 3,000 yuan in taxes, shouldn't ordinary businessmen cry out for heaven and earth and be in pain? At the very least, it should be heart-wrenching, and the muscles in my face are twitching. How can it be so breezy and calm.
Ji Tong never imagined that he would be able to receive 3,000 yuan in taxes so easily, because of this abnormal entry declaration procedure, he and Zheng Zhongyong could use some means to put 500 guan into the warehouse, and the remaining 2,500 guan could be divided.
A normal shipload of goods is more than 300 yuan in taxes, and 500 yuan has been accounted for in all aspects. This is safe and secure to get 2500 guan, Zheng takes most of it, he takes a small part, and the rest of the fraction is given to the public officials, this is the end of everyone's wealth and happiness.
Ji Tong estimated that he could get more than 600 runs, and this was just a shipload of goods, and the Treasure Pavilion would have to take at least two ships of goods every year, which was almost 1,300 runs, and he was really rich. You can buy some more land and marry a concubine, which is delicious. Ji Tong's originally cold face already had a smile.
According to their previous experience, they estimated that they could get an income equivalent to three months, plus Ding Fu's reward just now, and they would get one-third of their annual income this time.
Ji Tong touched the goatee on his chin, his words were much gentler, and he said: "Li Gongzi operates legally and pays taxes in good faith, and he is really a model for merchants in the Great Song Dynasty. I am Ji Tong of Quanzhou City, I knew that Gongzi was such a person, and I should have come to the door to make friends with Li Gongzi, today...... We came recklessly, bringing too many brothers. "This person's skin is thick enough, and his face does not change his color.
The two sides were able to ease the relationship, and Li Hao was also happy to say: "It's my honor for Master Ji and the big brother to come to the cold house, how can it be considered reckless, you are welcome to come as guests at any time." I just hope that the next time you come, you will give me notice in advance, so that I can sweep the courtyard, prepare food and drinks, and greet you well, so that you will not be so rude as today. ”
Ji Tong said: "Okay, no matter how big or small the matter is, I will definitely inform my son in advance next time." ”
"Master Ji, the proof of tax payment after I paid the tax......"
"No problem, after receiving the tax, it will be issued to the son immediately, and no one will be held accountable for paying taxes."
After withdrawing money from the account room, Li Hao arranged a mule cart to transport the goods, and pulled 3,000 yuan to be escorted by the yacha to the city.
Li Hao sent them out of the gate, Ding Fu watched Ji Tong and the yacha go away, and sighed: "Young master, you are too happy to give money, I am afraid that it will leave trouble." ”
"It doesn't matter, what I need most is time, as long as I can spend money to buy a period of peace of mind. Lao Ding, is the criminal master you mentioned back? ”
"I'm back, I've already sent him an invitation to the young master, asking him to meet the young master tomorrow."
"Okay, our Li Mansion is also going to make friends with some officials." Li Hao felt that he had come to the Northern Song Dynasty for more than a month, and he had enough money, but he had no connections, and he had not yet integrated into the society of Quanzhou, so it was time to manage social relations. If it had been integrated into the interest groups of the Northern Song Dynasty, the scene it is today would not have occurred.
However, the relationship with the officials and merchants of the Great Song Dynasty is important, but it is not the foundation of the establishment. Relationships are sometimes unreliable, and cultivating one's own power is fundamental. Anyway, I have money, the photo studio is about to open, and more important patent cooperation is being prepared, and the money I will make in the future is amazing, and I can train a private soldier at that time.
According to the historical trajectory of the main world, it will not take long for the Jin soldiers to invade south, and three or four years later, the famous "Jingkang Change" in history will be staged. Song Huizong, who is now sitting on the throne, is already a grasshopper after the autumn, and he can't jump for a few days.
It won't be long before the Great Song Dynasty will be in turmoil, and it will be necessary to cultivate an army that is loyal to and obey its orders, which will also be gradually put on the agenda.
You have to do all of this, but you can't be too distracted, and the foundation of your true life is still Force cultivation.
※※※※※
Ji Tong returned to the city and came to see Zheng Zhongyong diligently, and said as soon as they met: "Congratulations, congratulations!" Then he lowered his voice and said, "My lord, my subordinates have recovered three thousand yuan of taxes from Li Hao, three thousand yuan!" ”
Zheng Zhongyong frowned, and said with a straight face: "Didn't I tell you that you want to seize the property?" Do you collect taxes? ”
Ji Tongzheng's heart was hot, and he said, "Three thousand runs, my lord, three thousand runs." Isn't the seizure of property for money? It's easier to get the money directly. We've never gotten more than 800 yuan in a single case, and we have collected 3,000 yuan at once. ”
"Confused! The property has been seized, not to mention 3,000 guan? Even 30,000 is not difficult. ”
"This ......"
Zheng Zhongyong raised his voice and said: "Li Hao smuggled overseas goods, this is a matter of conclusive evidence. You took the yacha to go again, seized Li Hao's family property, and sealed the Treasure Pavilion. ”
Ji Tong was stunned, he was satisfied that he would be immediately appreciated for coming back to report the good news to Zheng Zhongyong, and then he suddenly felt that this boss was a little strange, he had never thought that this boss's appetite was so big.
Ji Tong said in a low voice: "My lord, just now the yacha got a lot of benefits from Li Hao, and now send them to close the store......
"Huh?" Zheng Zhongyong glared at Ji Tong, "Aren't they the officials of the City Division?" ”
"Yes, sir, I'll go."
"Wait, just now the yacha just came out of Li Hao's house, and now he is going again, this ...... Turning the face too quickly will have a bad impact on the Yamen of the City Division. Tomorrow you will bring someone to close the store. What is 3,000 times? Thirty thousand is not difficult. You think Li Hao is a small trader, he is a real top businessman, a wealthy family. Three thousand times is satisfied? ”
"Yes, sir!"