It has been three days since Zhao Changqing came to Qingzhou.

He didn't go anywhere for the past three days, he was holding back at home, not leaving the door, and thinking about the same problem every day.

That's how to be mediocre, how to defeat the country.

However, he didn't know that at this moment, regarding the assassination of Zhao Changqing, the ruling class of Chu State was already arguing.

Although this matter is only known to Emperor Chu, the Prime Minister, and the Six Shangshu.

As for how they quarreled, even if Zhao Changqing knew, he didn't bother to ask.

Because he came up with an idea that he could earn mediocrity.

He called the county guards, including Shen Wansan, who accompanied him.

After all, it has to do with money.

After they all arrived, Zhao Changqing went straight to the point and said, "Shen Wansan, how much silver did we spend on recasting Qingzhou this time?"

Although Shen Wansan had a number in his heart, he couldn't give an exact number in a hurry, so he could only roughly estimate, "The 30 million taels that were originally invested in rebuilding Qingzhou and the 10 million taels that were scattered to the refugees, the 10 million taels that were spent on building the Qi Palace, plus some bits and pieces, about 60 million taels, right?"

When Zhao Changqing heard this number, he couldn't help but gasp.

There was also a convulsion in my heart.

Sixty million taels!

It is equivalent to the tax revenue of the whole Wei State in the past two years!

How much silver was the indemnity paid by the State of Chu to the State of Wei?

Now the per capita income of Qingzhou is almost to the petty bourgeoisie, right?

A loser can't be defeated like this!

Oh my God, it's sixty million taels!

After Shen Wansan calculated this approximate number, he smiled shamelessly: "Your Highness, we are quite good at spending money, right? Sixty million taels is enough to cover our income for a whole year and a half, and the money is used on the blade, now your political achievements have fallen, right?"

When His Majesty comes to Qingzhou another day, he will definitely be shocked by the new look of Qingzhou!"

Damn.

I don't know if the emperor was shocked or not, but I was definitely going to be scared to death.

What a loser!

You don't really have a loser system, right? Take advantage of this opportunity to make a lot of losers?

Like the who's next door?

Zhao Changqing eased his emotions and asked a few Taishou again, "What do you say about Qingzhou's taxation now?"

Qi County Taishou replied: "At present, Qingzhou's taxes are mainly divided into civil tax and commercial tax, the civil tax is four liters per mu of millet, two horses of silk and two catties of cotton, and business..."

He wasn't done yet.

was interrupted by the impatient Zhao Changqing: "Don't talk to me so much, just tell me a few percent." ”

He doesn't understand if he talks too much!

Qi Jun was stunned.

What does Your Highness mean by this, what percentage of the commercial tax is you?

How do you count that!

Probably...

Qi Jun Taishou said tentatively: "About seven percent, right?"

Per cent?

Zhao Changqing frowned, so low?

It must be improved.

On the basis of ensuring that no one dies of hunger.

Zhao Changqing said: "Seven percent is not good, if you have to improve, you will mention ten percent... Thirty!"

The crowd was stunned.

Thirty percent tax?

This is a high tax that only occurs in wartime!

Is it so high in normal times now?

Zhao Changqing made a decision, "It's decided, there is no need to discuss this matter anymore, you go down and issue a decree, if they don't want to, you can solve it yourself, don't ask me about this kind of thing." ”

After Zhao Changqing finished speaking, he left here to rest.

Shen Wansan followed all the guards and left the Qi Palace.

They walked aimlessly down the streets.

The task of raising taxes is really too heavy.

Qi Jun Taishou said as he walked: "Ladies and gentlemen, what does His Royal Highness King Qi mean by this?

The Taishou were also puzzled by this.

Short of money?

With Shen Wansan, can you still lack money?

What does that mean? It can't be mediocre anyway!

Can His Royal Highness King Qi be mediocre?

If he is mediocre, there will be no wise people in the entire Wei State.

They all thought that Zhao Changqing just wanted to raise the commercial tax, not the civil tax and the commercial tax together.

Shen Wansan said at this time: "Everyone, I have probably guessed what His Royal Highness King Qi is thinking, you might as well guess and see, why does His Highness have to raise the commercial tax?"

As far as I can guess, there are several reasons for this. First, all walks of life in Qingzhou were in ruins due to the post-war impact, and no matter what business each merchant did, it would make a lot of money in the short term.

Second, the Jiangnan clan will never give up this opportunity, and they will definitely find a way to intervene in our Qingzhou territory.

Third, even if His Royal Highness King Qi raises the business tax, those people from the family are never willing to give up the plan to lay out Qingzhou, after all, Qingzhou is in ruins, and there are business opportunities everywhere!

Fourth, I transferred several wealthy businessmen from Jiangnan, they have already begun to lay out in Qingzhou, and have begun to make profits, in the final analysis, all the money earned for business is taken from the people.

His Royal Highness King Qi's move is tantamount to wanting to reduce the pressure on ordinary people by raising commercial taxes.

After all, it is the common people who have suffered the most from the war! His Royal Highness King Qi is really a benevolent and righteous monarch!"

After hearing Shen Wansan's words, all the Taishou felt that it made sense.

Isn't that what His Royal Highness King Qi meant?

By raising the commercial tax, the living pressure of ordinary people will be reduced, so that Qingzhou can be restored to life.

What a clever tactic!

Qi Jun Taishou said: "Everyone, since this move is a wise move, then we can't say anything more, hurry back to each of the mansions, and go and give instructions to His Royal Highness the King of Qi!"

Le'an County Taishou echoed: "Without further ado, the revival of the counties in Qingzhou depends on you, I will go back to the prefectures first!"

Shen Wansan said: "That's right, you guys go back first, His Royal Highness King Qi's move is also to curb the development of the southern clan." As for the merchants of the states and counties, I will hold a chamber of commerce here in the next two days, and through this chamber of commerce, I will inform them of the stakes.

This is a policy that is beneficial and harmless for Qingzhou, and I believe that they will agree to it if they know it with emotion and reason.

I'm afraid that those clans will take advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos. ”

Qi Jun's eyes were cold, and he said: "Anyway, this official has tied his net worth and his life to His Royal Highness the King of Qi, if anyone dares to object, this official doesn't mind that Qi County's city is full of blood." ”

Shen Wansan said with a smile: "The situation will not be serious to this extent, you can rest assured, after all, listening to the words of His Royal Highness King Qi, he is obviously very confident in this matter."

We just need to obey the orders of His Royal Highness King Qi and do it!"

Everyone nodded at the same time.

Then we will work together to raise the business tax.

Between them, Zhao Changqing sneezed several times.

But he didn't care.

Raise taxes!

It will definitely make a lot of gossip in Manzhou, and when the time comes, the mediocrity will not be at your fingertips?

As long as you want to do something, there is nothing you can't do, and the same is true of mediocrity.

After leaving the capital, it is different, and you can feel the brightness and warmth of spring at all times.

Zhao Changqing lay on the chair and said with emotion: "This is called life!"

Zhao Yun stood beside him and hung his head, drowsy.