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The decree to raise taxes and collect money was issued from within the city of Tokyo and transmitted to Route 24 through the post office.

In recent years, the harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes have been heavy, and now there are two more taxes, and the people are overwhelmed.

However, corrupt officials in some prefectures and counties have taken advantage of this opportunity to make money and add fuel to the fire.

In order to help Song Huizong make money, Wang Hao was ruthless enough, and ordered all roads across the country to collect 3,500 Wen of Ding body money, with a period of two months, and if the people did not pay evenly, they would be disposed of by military order.

But the officials in the lower prefectures and counties were even more ruthless, and in some places it directly became 5,000 Wen, a full increase of 1,500 Wen.

For a time, public resentment boiled.

Hundreds of people abandoned their fields and fled into the mountains with their families.

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The only drawback of Xiaowang Village is that the news is a bit blocked.

Han Zhen didn't know about Song Huizong's operation, and he was leading the villagers to build in full swing.

The newly recruited seventy-two soldiers were sent to the cottage, and after Han Zhen finished speaking, he handed them over to Nie Dong for training.

The blacksmith shop has Yuan Blacksmith in command, and professional things are left to professional people to do.

He is a layman who blindly commands, and he will definitely make trouble.

On the other side of the market, there is An Niang staring, so you don't need to bother.

Han Zhen returned to the village and instructed the villagers to burn red bricks.

With red bricks, it is countless times more convenient to build a house or build a military camp.

In ancient times, there were red bricks and blue bricks.

However, red bricks are rare, and the ancients preferred to use green bricks.

Because bricks are stronger and more durable, some bricks can even last for thousands of years and still retain their strength.

Red bricks are not good, and after a long time, it is easy to chalify.

Of course, green bricks also have disadvantages, the firing process is complicated, and it is extremely time-consuming.

Moreover, the kiln needs to be sealed to create an oxygen-free environment, so the green brick kiln generally has a kiln roof, which is difficult to build.

In contrast, the brick kiln of red bricks is much simpler, with mud and stones stacked into a large open kiln in the shape of a round barrel, and the bricks are stacked in the kiln and fired with coal underneath.

When the firing is complete, simply remove the coal underneath and let the red bricks cool naturally.

Generally, in a few days, a batch of red bricks can be produced.

No skill is required to make bricks, and under Han Zhen's command, the villagers quickly became proficient and became more and more proficient.

The monkey reminded: "Second Brother Han, there is not enough coal if you go on like this. ”

Earlier, Han Zhen purchased a batch of coal to burn lime, but now a part of the red bricks are burned, and the lime kiln is not enough.

"It's okay, I'll have someone buy more later."

As he spoke, he saw a deserter galloping on a war horse.

After approaching, as soon as the deserter pulled the reins, the war horse immediately slowed down and stopped steadily in front of Han Zhen.

Jumping off the horse, the deserter bowed down and said: "Village chief, a group of caravans came from outside the cottage, and the leader was called Zhu Yuanwai, saying that he was taking over the delivery of the scarf." Nie Dutou couldn't make up his mind, so let me report it. ”

It's finally here!

A smile flashed in Han Zhen's eyes, and he ordered, "After a routine check, let them in." ”

"Order!"

The deserter answered, mounted his horse and galloped towards the cottage.

Not long after, a caravan entered Xiaowang Village.

More than twenty ox carts were piled with goods.

Zhu Ji rode on his horse, looking around along the way.

Changzhi County had already explained to him the situation in Xiaowang Village, so he was full of curiosity about Xiaowang Village.

"Little worm, I'll leave the brick kiln here to you, keep an eye on it."

After an explanation, Han Zhen stepped forward to meet the caravan.

Zhu Ji found Han Zhen from a distance, and saw that although this person was wearing a linen coarse coat and his legs and feet were stained with yellow mud, he had a handsome face and an extraordinary temperament.

Especially the looming tiger looming under the placket makes it more impressive.

When Han Zhen walked in, Zhu Ji smiled and said, "But Han Erlang in person? ”

"Exactly."

Han Zhen smiled slightly: "The sun is fierce, Zhu Yuan came to the house to drink a cup of herbal tea." ”

"Then I'm disrespectful."

Zhu Ji said, turned over and dismounted, and walked side by side with Han Zhen with the reins.

Along the way, I saw construction everywhere, children playing and laughing, villagers with no bitter faces, and the whole village was a thriving scene.

This made him secretly frightened.

It seems that as my brother-in-law said, this son should not be underestimated, and he is far from being comparable to ordinary market splashes.

All the way to the mansion halfway up the mountain, Zhu Ji ordered the helpers to rest in the shade of the tree, and then followed Han Zhen into the house.

In the backyard study, after the two exchanged a few words, Zhu Ji took out the account book from his arms and handed it over: "This is the account book of this purchase, Xiao Langjun, please take a look." ”

After taking the account book, Han Zhen opened it.

In addition to the quota of sand sugar and pig iron, Zhu Ji actually helped him purchase a full 500 catties of saltpeter and 300 catties of sulfur, which made him happy.

The rest is coarse salt, which is enough for 18,000 catties.

After all, although white sugar is profitable, the output must be controlled, otherwise the price will plummet once it is overflowing.

Because except for the color, the taste of this thing is no different from sand sugar and rock sugar.

On the contrary, it is refined salt, which is the long-term pillar industry.

While he was looking through the account book, Zhu Ji was drinking herbal tea while looking at the layout of the study.

"The accounts are very detailed, and Zhu Yuanwai has a heart."

Han Zhen closed the account book and looked satisfied.

Zhu Ji put down the teacup and asked, "I don't know when I can get the goods?" ”

After thinking about it in his heart, Han Zhen groaned: "You can come to get the goods in half a month, and there is also a small matter to bother Zhu Yuanwai." ”

Zhu Ji asked quietly, "Oh, I don't know what's going on?" ”

"The village plans to burn bricks, and there is a shortage of coal, can Zhu Yuanwai help me buy a few thousand catties?"

"A little thing, I will ask someone to help Xiao Langjun purchase it when I go back."

Hearing that he was helping to buy coal, Zhu Ji immediately responded.

There are many coal mines in Shandong, and there are three mining areas in Qingzhou alone, with an annual output of tens of millions of catties.

Not to mention the big coal producers in Shanxi and Hebei.

And coal is not under the control of the government, as long as you have money, you can buy as much as you want.

After the two chatted a few more words, Han Zhen took a brief look at the goods under the leadership of Zhu Ji, and then instructed the helpers to start unloading the goods.

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When Zhu Ji returned to the county office, Changzhi County happened to receive a tax increase document issued by the state government.

Seeing Chang Zhixian's indignant face, Zhu Ji couldn't help but ask, "Brother-in-law, what happened?" ”

"Wang Huang, a traitor, disregarded the plight of the people, and bewitched the officials to collect money from all walks of life across the country!"

Changzhi County has served as the magistrate of many places, so he naturally knows the life of the people at the bottom very well.

Although he is timid and greedy for money, he still has a little conscience in his heart.

Even if he is greedy, he is reaching out to those wealthy gentry.

How much money can the poor have?

If it is the two years of high school jinshi, Changzhi County, who is not cold-blooded, will definitely play a joint name and participate in Wang Huang's book.

It's a pity that after so many years of fighting in officialdom, he has already smoothed out his edges and corners.

Self-cultivation and family governance, peace in the world?

Oh, just think about it.

Now he just wants to make money honestly, and when his term of office expires, he will make some money and transfer to Tokyo City to enjoy a prosperous life!

Ding's money should still be collected, but he doesn't need to bother, and it is handed over to the scribes and tax collectors in the county government.

Otherwise, what would the county government be doing with them?

But if they can't receive it, they will ask them for their sins.