Chapter 143: Changes in Taxes
Wu Bucheng never dreamed that he would see Zhao Mengyao here.
Originally, after parting in Pengcheng, Wu Bucheng came to Jinling under his identity as a swordsman in the world, just to see Zhao Mengyao and ask some questions.
What happened that day was too strange, and it was natural for Wu to do this. Zhao Mengyao left behind to meet again in Jinling, but she didn't expect that Zhao Mengyao, she, she...
Not only did he pretend to be for the man, but he also had two extra mustaches!
Wu Bucheng came and didn't want to see her, but he couldn't help it. As soon as he saw it, it was like this...
"Yeah! Isn't this Brother Wu?"
"ah?"
What I didn’t expect was that the woman Zhao Mengyao actually came to say hello to Wu Bucheng and called him Brother Wu?
To be honest, Wu Bucheng is ready to be exposed, so...
Oh no, my sword was just persuaded and left it elsewhere.
That's right, even if you are a knight in the world, it would be too wrong to keep your sword on your back at such a banquet?
What to do? Should I compete with each other?
Anyway...
Behind Zhao Mengyao was the old Taoist, the slaughter monk, and the three fairy Qingluan. They were not their opponents. In this case, it would not be difficult to fight out.
Wu Bucheng had already made up his plan. For a moment, his clothes were slightly moved, and a murderous aura surged out, but Zhao Mengyao smiled and said.
"Brother Wu's sword technique is really powerful, and he is unique in the sword. I admire him very much. I just regret that I don't have the opportunity to compete. I wonder if Brother Wu has free time?"
This... is unique in the sword?!
How did she know? The nickname Wu Bucheng dared to say that it has not appeared for more than a day, but the woman Zhao Mengyao knew it.
This is what Wu Bucheng hates the most, and always feels that she is a little scary.
But for now, I have to forget it first.
"This is easy to deal with. I want to discuss with Brother Zhao when I have something to do." Wu Bucheng bowed.
"Okay! It's true that he is a person with temperament." Zhao Qinghe praised and then wanted to say it again, but at this time, someone interrupted.
"What kind of sword is unique? What kind of unparalleled black hero? Who are these people?"
Someone came again, but this person was a little weird, and he actually had one hand missing. But even so, it could be seen from the man's eyebrows that he was a domineering person.
"Who are you?" Tang Xin was already feeling a little strange. When she saw such a guy, she was even more angry, so she became even more rude in her tone.
"Oh, who am I? Hahaha..." The guy with one hand was even more arrogant, "Tell him, who am I."
There were a few people following behind this man, and from the momentum, they had a very master's style. Some of them wanted to come out to speak for their master, but someone stole it out.
"Young Master Pan, who doesn't know you yet? Don't do this, come on, give me face..."
This man spoke like this, but Tao Sheng. But he was a man in the officialdom and his position was not low. He was in charge of the judicial system of Jinling Prefecture. How could he see Mr. Pan seem to have lowered his head three points when he saw this young master?
Fortunately, Mr. Pan knew to restrain himself, so he said, "Oh, I will give Brother Tao face. Moreover, I heard that a big man from Beijing came to this grand event today. I am just trying to get close to each other."
"It's just right, come on, brother, let me introduce it..." Tao Sheng began to wander.
If you want to say, his bodywork is really good. It is a big table, and there is no obstacle. He soon arrived at Tang Sheng and said, "This is the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Tang Xianglong, and this time he came to my Jinling as an imperial envoy... This young master Pan is Pan Shaoan from the Pan family of the Cao Gang."
Tang Sheng Tang Xianglong?
A grandmaster?
Only then did Wu Bucheng know who this Tang Sheng was...
By the way, as the prince of Liang, he didn't know nothing, but Tang Xianglong's real name was Tang Sheng, so his name could easily cause some misunderstandings. Wu Bucheng thought that this name was the scholar's life, and the scholar named Tang was a scholar.
It turned out to be him, such a big official, and he was an imperial envoy. So what should I do when I came to Jinling this time?
I heard that this person advocates...
"Ah! I know, isn't this the guy who is coming to charge taxes? Hahaha..."
Mr. Pan said this directly, which really embarrasses everyone. Even the prefect Tao Sheng, the prefect is at a loss.
In fact, everyone can see this banquet here. It should be to welcome Tang Xianglong. But now, Mr. Pan is so big or small. Is this to give the imperial envoy and the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet?
In fact, many people have no doubts in their minds, just doing this.
However, after hearing this, Tang Xianglong smiled, "That's right, I came to Jinling to collect taxes!"
No one expected that Tang Xianglong would respond like this.
The scene was quite awkward, and even several people were talking and laughing, but now they stopped. Fang Yue, the prefect of Jinling, was going to come over to chat for a few words, but now they are a little hesitant.
This prefect is from the Fang family in Tongling, with great background. Although the Fang family was suppressed in the previous East Warehouse Storm, the centipede insect died without being stiff. The emperor in the capital was not a foolish monarch. How could the court dominate the dominant family?
Therefore, many people are optimistic about the prefect Fang, and I am afraid that he will enter Beijing soon.
Then, what's going on right now...
But when the leader of the Jiangnan Dao martial arts world came out and laughed, "This is interesting. Do you still need to urge taxes? Could it be that many of them do not pay taxes?"
These words are simply pretending to be confused with clarity!
That is, under the rule of the Great Qi, who dares not pay taxes?
But now, it is an extraordinary period. The stall led by Tang Xianglong is simple. This is a tax law matter, but it is a big deal, so this is a major change. Moreover, this is a big deal to deal with big investors. Who are the big investors?
If someone has food and money, how could he easily hand over his money?
Once the tax law on taxes for taxes for acres was released, the whole world of Daqi naturally agreed, and none of them said anything. Isn’t that disobeying the imperial edict?
However, there are not many people who really lift the tax.
The taxes and taxes have been implemented for a quarter, but there are not much taxes and silver released from various places. What's going on?
Just thinking about it simply means that some people say it’s okay but don’t do practical things, and the most difficult thing to deal with is Jinling.
Jinling is an ancient capital, guarding Jiangnan, Jiangnan water towns, corn land, and silk and porcelain. There are many businesses in various types, and it is the place where Daqi pays the most taxes.
But here is also the most difficult place to implement the new tax law.
The most interesting thing is various excuses. For example, if you want to collect this tax, you have to find someone to collect it, right?
Although the tax collectors are small, they have a lot of real power. But now, they have only one of them. They are not familiar with the new tax laws. So there is only one reason that some people can say.
When will you get familiar with it?
Who knows?
And this is just one of the difficulties.
Tang Xianglong knew that this was extremely difficult in the morning. Now, he came to Jiangnan in person, and even brought his own daughter. It was nothing else. To make this clear, even if the Tang family was defeated, they would implement the new tax law!
But now, the words of this Jiangnan Dao martial arts leader, then...
"Who dares not pay taxes!"
"I said, brother, you must have a basis for your words. All of you here can pay taxes."
"That's right! You can eat randomly, but you can't talk randomly!"
The wealthy businessmen here quickly took them away, and even said that the martial arts leader was talking nonsense.
But the unparalleled black hero Zhao Qinghe smiled and said, "Then when Mr. Pan comes out, he says that the Grand Secretary is tax-recharged, and he admits it. What do you think this means? Are they all talking nonsense after drinking too much?"
This...is not good!
Everyone understands that some things cannot be explained clearly. If they are told clearly, then it will be difficult to deal with. The martial arts leader in front of him is bad enough. He must have pretended to be stupid and pretended to be stupid even though he knew the inside story and wanted to clarify the inside story of the tax law change.
This is very bad!
It’s okay if you do something secretly, but if you really understand, isn’t it just a tax resistance? Confronting the court?
Hurry up...
"Young Master Pan's words are just a joke!"
"Yes, yes! Come on, Mr. Pan, let's have some drinks."
"Duke Tang, don't be as good as a child, Duke Tang Gaoyi..."
These one by one, those who should flatter and those who should flatter and those who should be mixed, are very busy.
Among them, Wu Bucheng was the happiest. It seemed that when they did these things, no one would pay attention to their own affairs. It was very good...
So, everyone sat down with the guest and host, and Tang Xianglong naturally sat at the top. It was obvious that everyone came to offer him. In addition, Tang Xin and Wu Er were also popular and sat next to each other.
Wu Bucheng also knew about these etiquettes, and he only felt that it was a little trouble, but unexpectedly, the trouble did not really pass...
"Come on, eat, hehe..."
"I heard that today's chefs have good skills."
"Don't underestimate this steamed mandarin fish. Look at it. It seems that the scales are on it? No, it's true. This is when steaming, it is not removed. It is only after steaming it with extremely good methods. It is because the scales of the mandarin fish are actually the most plump and are completely different from ordinary fish. Please try it."
They were all good wine and food, but after a few bites, Tang Xianglong there smiled and said, "I came to Jinling, but in fact I came to charge taxes."
As soon as these words are said, who is still in the mood to eat and drink?
Just as he heard a snap, Mr. Pan, Mr. Pan, fell down the cup in his hand!
Chapter completed!