Chapter 38 Reducing Taxes and Encouraging Merchants
"My lord, my subordinates also think that Brother Xenodu is reasonable."
"In troubled times, it should also be used for power schemes, but this is even worse than that of his subordinates, so there is no need to worry."
When Jia Xu heard Kuai Yue's words, he stroked his beard and nodded and said.
This seems to be a compliment, but when Zhang Fan heard it, he always felt that there was something sour in this guy's words.
"Of course, there is nothing wrong with the name of benevolence and righteousness, after all, this territory in Jingzhou, a few days later, is already peaceful and prosperous."
Jia Xu didn't notice Zhang Fan's gaze, and he had already fallen into his own thoughts at this time.
Kuai Yue on the side had seen this person a long time ago, but because he was not introduced by Zhang Fan, he also knew who his surname was.
However, the person who can say such things to Zhang Fan at this time, he feels that his status in Zhang Fan's mind is only high.
"My lord, in fact, my subordinates don't agree with Brother Xeno's views on the back."
"Whether a soldier is expensive or not, it depends on who is under him."
"Now the lord is ......"
As soon as he said this, Zhang Fan coughed dryly, which was to stop his next words.
He commanded his subordinates, and he was absolutely loyal, and he didn't want anyone else to know about it.
Jia Xu is different, he has always been wise to protect himself, and there is nowhere else to follow him.
In addition, for so many days, even if this guy's loyalty cannot be seen or measured by numerical values, Zhang Fan can still feel it.
Therefore, he knew that it was okay, but for the current Kuai Yue, he couldn't say it yet.
"Forehead ......"
As soon as Jia Xu heard it, he knew that he had said too much.
At the same time, there is a joy in my heart.
Because of what?
It's nothing more than knowing the secret that others don't know, the secret of the lord.
What is this?
Confidants, important ministers!
If it were someone else, he might not be like this, but it would be different if the monarch was Zhang Fan.
Whether it is ability, or the emperor's heart, the combat power under his command, etc., it is the existence that he thinks is the strongest today, and there is no one.
After receiving the appreciation of such a king and becoming a confidant, then the future status needs to be said.
"It's his subordinate Meng Lang."
Jia Xu immediately stood up and confessed.
Zhang Fan waved his hand, and then smiled at Kuai Yue, who looked slightly embarrassed: "It's not that I can't say it, it's just that the time has not yet come." ”
The words were not explained, but Kuai Yue also understood that he had just joined, so naturally he could not be fully trusted, and some reservations should also be made.
"To put it bluntly, I can't trust you yet, so I can't explain some of my things yet."
"But for your way of governance, everything in Jingzhou, I am still willing to believe in you once, and I will give you full responsibility."
As soon as these words came out, Kuai Yue was immediately stunned.
It's too straightforward, isn't it?
So, it made Kuai Yue even more embarrassed, but fortunately, with the words behind, he eased up a lot, and he was busy showing his determination.
"As for the military aspect, Wenhe is in charge, one of you is military, one is internal affairs, and I can be regarded as pulling up a team."
Team?
The two looked at each other, both of them unclear.
But Zhang Fan didn't bother to explain, and told his thoughts one by one.
Taxes!
Top priority!
"Cao Cao's tuntian system, I think it's good, and I plan to use it to govern the territory of Jingzhou."
"But there is no need to be so strict, and according to the yield per mu, those who use official cattle will have four officials and six private; Those who don't use official cattle will have three officials and seven people. ”
As soon as he said this, Jia Xu and Kuai Yue immediately couldn't sit still.
This kind of tax is still raising a fart army.
I starved to death a long time ago.
However, Jia Xu had been in contact with Zhang Fan for a long time, and knew that he must have his reasons for doing this, so he immediately sat back again.
And Kuai Yue was just about to speak, but he saw Jia Xu's movements, so he also sat back, but he couldn't help but ask: "Lord, in this way, is there not enough food and grass for our army?" ”
"Even if you use the method just used by your subordinates to elite soldiers and obtain their loyal paths, I am afraid that this grain and grass will not be able to support too many troops."
"And my nine counties in Jingzhou, if the army is too small, I am afraid that it will be precarious."
Sure enough, it's talented.
Zhang Fan nodded secretly in his heart, and then smiled: "But forget what I just said?" ”
"As for the army, don't worry about it, I have my own methods, in short, once this move is implemented, then the people in Jingzhou will no longer have to starve."
When Kuai Yue heard this, what Zhang Fan did was just a mouthful of food for the people, and he stood up solemnly.
"Lord Shengming."
"For the people of Jingzhou, my subordinates have thanked the lord for his love."
Zhang Fan waved his hand, "It's the same as saying that the people of Jingzhou are not my people." ”
"Haha, the lord forgives sins."
Seeing Zhang Fan's joke, Kuai Yue also smiled.
Jia Xu still didn't say a word, in fact, he had already guessed something.
The route of elite soldiers is certain, and Zhang Fan's elite soldiers can be reduced even more, so the grain and grass may not be enough.
But how to be specific, he understood that behind Kuai Yue, the two discussed it carefully.
Now, he's listening.
Originally, I wanted to show it, but I didn't realize that I couldn't say anything I knew.
Alas......
Zhang Fan didn't know that Jia Xu had sighed aggrieved in his heart, and he was still explaining Kuai Yue about his position.
"In terms of position, I don't plan to follow the holy decree of the Han Emperor, in this Jingzhou, only my appointment is the truth."
The ambition is obvious, and Kuai Yue can't know it.
But he also understood that the reason why Zhang Fan said it was that he had not yet been crowned emperor was naturally because he knew that he was not in the heat of the fire, so he didn't need to remind him.
Instead, my heart was excited.
If, if possible, then his status ......
"I will appoint you as the assassin of Jingzhou now, and be in charge of all the internal affairs of Jingzhou, I wonder if you can have confidence in doing it?"
When Kuai Yue heard this, I relied on it again and again in my heart.
Straight to a stabbing history?
What about you?
He wanted to ask this, but he understood that the army was in the hands of others, and he was not an ant to be kneaded.
But it's not right to think about it, he is loyal, so isn't he still the highest official position in Jingzhou's internal affairs.
"Thank you, my subordinates should do their best."
Zhang Fan nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Very good, then let's talk about taxes." ”
"I plan to encourage the people to do business in Jingzhou, or welcome businessmen from other states and counties to come to Jingzhou to do business."
"I don't know much about taxes, but don't be too ruthless, otherwise why would people come."
"As for what you earn, you can decide at your own discretion."
"In short, I want to make this Jingzhou not only full of merchants, but also everywhere."
"At this point, you Kuai family can also participate in it, but you must not evade taxes, otherwise it will not be tolerated."
Zhang Fan's idea is also very simple, since the people's taxes are less and the grain is naturally rich, then they must sell the grain for money, and then use the money to buy other things.
In other words, Zhang Fan wanted to use businessmen to drive Jingzhou's economic development.