Kaka!
With the sound of the bolts being pulled in unison, every merchant's head was held by no less than one gun!
The merchants had never seen such a situation before. They were immediately so scared that their hands and feet went soft. A few timid ones were so scared that they peed their pants.
"Boss Qian, didn't you want to talk to this king just now? Now this king is standing in front of you. What do you want to talk about?”
Zhu Youjian sat in front of Boss Qian of Fuyuan Trading Company and asked with a cold smile.
" I, I have always respected Your Highness. It is my blessing to be able to see Your Highness today…" Boss Qian, who had been aggressive just a moment ago, was now so scared that he was tongue-tied. He could not even speak properly.
" Then this tax..." Zhu Youjian deliberately dragged his tone and asked him.
"Hand it over, you have to hand it over. Whoever doesn't hand it over has a grandson!”Boss Qian saw that the opportunity had come and patted his chest loudly." Your Highness, don't worry. I will follow the instructions in the regulations and pay the taxes truthfully. I will not evade taxes. If I pay a single cent less, my entire family will die a horrible death!”
"Boss Qian's noble character and integrity, this king admires!”Zhu Youjian clapped his hands and gave Boss Qian a thumbs up. As expected of a businessman, he was slippery and immediately changed the direction of the wind when he saw that things were not good.
When dealing with this kind of person, the most taboo was to evade and wrangle. It had to be simple and crude. He had to directly put a gun to his head. He did not believe that he would not be honest!
"Everyone, when this king does things, he pays the most attention to the word fairness. If anyone has any objections to the taxation, you can speak freely. This king guarantees that he will never retaliate!”
Everyone looked at each other, muttering in their hearts, I believe you?
I don't believe you!
The gun barrel was already pointed at his head, and he still said that he would not retaliate?
"We wholeheartedly support Your Highness in collecting the business tax.”An old man with white hair and a youthful face stood up and expressed his loyalty first.
"Thank you for your support, sir. Since everyone has agreed, sign and sign!”
Zhu Youjian waved his hand, and Li Yan walked out from behind, holding a tax declaration in his hand. Everyone had a sad face, dipped their fingers in cinnabar, and pressed their fingerprints on the declaration.
"A reasonable and orderly tax collection is beneficial to the country and the people. Don't look so sad.”Zhu Youjian coughed and said.
" Hehe…" Every merchant had a sad face and squeezed out a smile. It was an ugly sight.
Zhou Wanqing walked aimlessly on the country road. After leaving home for many years, the scenery was still the same, but it was no longer the same as before.
There were fewer people in the village. Most of the thatched huts by the roadside were dilapidated. When the wind blew, they made a whimpering sound, which sounded like resentment and sorrow.
She stopped in front of a thatched cottage and looked at her old home. Her eyes reddened as she thought of her father and brother who had died tragically.
The furnishings in the room were still the same as when she left. She walked to the bed and reached out to touch it. Suddenly, she felt a pain in her fingertips. She pinched it with two fingers and lifted it up. A lifelike wooden sword fell into her hand.
" In the future, I'll go to Mount Zhongnan to learn martial arts and become a chivalrous swordsman…That way, no one will dare to bully my sister…"
Her brother's voice rang in her ears faintly. Her nose felt sore, and tears fell on the bed, spreading out.
Outside the window came the sound of horse hooves. Two black-clothed slaves reined in the horses. He took out a piece of paper from his waist and read it aloud.
"Jiangzhe Overseer, Prince Xin His Highness has informed the villagers and farmers that from today onwards, all the farmers under the jurisdiction of Bianjing Prefecture will be exempted from all taxes.”
After the bailiff finished reading, he dismounted from his horse and pasted the notice on an old elm tree. He galloped to the next village.
"The Imperial Court has exempted us from all taxes?”An old man walked out of the thatched hut with a walking stick and came to the old elm tree. He carefully studied every word on it, as if he wanted to confirm if what the notice said was true.
Zhou Wanqing also walked out of the room and looked at the bailiff who had gone far away. A faint joy suddenly rose in her heart.
He said that everything he did was for the sake of all the commoners in the world. At that time, Zhou Wanqing did not believe it. For a noble like him, a high and mighty figure, how could he have commoners like us in his eyes?
She didn't expect him to fulfill his promise so quickly…
She took out the suet jade nine-dragon jade pendant from her bosom and rubbed it carefully. Recalling Zhu Youjian's reluctant gaze, a little warmth flowed through her heart.
Not good, His Highness is in danger!
Zhou Wanqing suddenly thought of something and her face turned pale. She hurriedly carried her luggage and rushed towards Bianjing City!
Under Zhu Youjian's absolute military power, the collection of commercial taxes in Bian Capital was progressing in an orderly manner. Several merchants who refused to pay taxes were arrested by Zhu Youjian in a thunderous manner and only released after they were ordered to pay the taxes.
At the same time, the establishment of schools and the construction of navy schools were gradually being pushed forward.
The back hall of the Fuyuan Trading Company was already filled with people. They were all representatives elected by the merchants in the city. Everyone held a teacup and looked miserable.
"My fellow colleagues, stop sighing and come up with an idea!”Boss Qian shook his fat body and said in a muffled voice.
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