poor family prodigal

Wang Yuan couldn't bear it: "In what capacity are you replacing me? In ancient times, there was a tradition of joining the army for my father and paying off my father's debts. If you don't kowtow to me, I will let you make amends for me!"

Liu Jianye was furious: "You!"

Mr. Baili chuckled: "Brother Wuyou, this little friend is very interesting, so I won't introduce him to you!"

Liu Jianye flatters and tramples on others. He has been in high and low officialdom for many years, and he can see through it at a glance.

I also don't like this kind of villain behavior.

"He, hey!"

After glancing at Wang Yuan, Li Sansi shook his head, unable to say the word 'brother-in-law'.

Liu Jianye answered: "Mr. Baili, he is a prodigal. He has not been in school for three years and has lost all his family property. He even mortgaged his ancestral home, wife, and fields a few days ago, and he almost sold himself into slavery."

Mr. Baili frowned: "Brother Jianye, be careful what you say! Although I don't know this little friend, he shouldn't be that kind of person."

He has the ability to observe people. Different people have different temperaments.

At first glance, this young man looks handsome, but upon closer inspection, he has a noble bearing.

Those with such magnanimity are either in great power or knowledgeable.

Liu Jianye was anxious: "Mr. Baili, everything I said about late life is true. You can ask Brother Sansi!"

Mr. Baili turned his head.

Li Sansi waved his hand: "Brother Baili, what Brother Jianye said is true. It's hard to explain in one sentence. I'll explain it to you in detail another day! Please!"

"Oh!"

Mr. Baili stepped into the Li Mansion and passed by Wang Yuan waving: "My friend, please, I am confident that I will not misjudge the person. If you are what they said, you also have something hidden!"

"Thank you!"

Wang Yuan had no choice but to follow after being given face time and again.

He also didn't expect that Mr. Baili had such a vicious vision.

He has taken over the shell of his predecessor, but his temperament is different from that of his predecessor, and he cannot do those things.

The four of them came to the main room and sat down in order of priority.

The maid serves tea and the host and guest exchange greetings!

Mr. Baili changed the subject: "Border troubles have occurred frequently in recent years, and the imperial government's finances are tight. It is urgent to increase taxes in various counties. I wonder if my dear brothers have any good ideas!"

"This is Mr. Baili using the government to test me and this prodigal son! I must answer well and put him under severe pressure."

Liu Jianye was the first to speak: "If you want to increase taxes, it can only be done by agriculture and business. Businesses can increase taxes by setting up checkpoints to strictly inspect the sale of goods and prevent tax evasion. Farmers can send more subordinates to the countryside to check household registrations and arrest people. As long as the number of refugee households is large enough, taxes will definitely increase.”

Li Sansi shook his head.

These two are commonplace, and every county government is doing them, but there is no effect.

If we really want to raise taxes, we can only affect the interests of landlords, gentry, powerful people, and gentry.

But Liu Jianye missed a point.

"hehe, not bad!"

Mr. Baili smiled and nodded, turned to Wang Yuan and said, "My dear friend, you have a good idea!"

"How can I, a little boy, understand the important matters of the country, so I won't do anything about them!"

Wang Yuan shook his head.

After sitting there for a while, I want to give my second brother-in-law some face and go sell soap.

A group of scholars talk empty talk about national affairs, no matter how much they talk, it is of no use!

Mr. Baili still advised: "My little friend, let's not talk about national affairs, let's just talk casually!"

Liu Jianye sneered: "Mr. Baili, a boy who can't even pass the examination as a scholar, how can he understand the country's taxes?"

Wang Yuan hasn't spoken yet.

Mr. Baili looked coldly: "Kid, fame does not mean knowledge, it only means that you can take the exam. Mr. Nanshan didn't even pass the exam, but some people dare to say that he doesn't understand the important affairs of the country!"

"Mr. Baili, I gave birth to Meng Lang late!"

Liu Jianye's expression changed, and he quickly clasped his fists to apologize, with cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

Mr. Nanshan, everyone in Guzhou is famous all over the world, and [-]% of the big shots in the court are his students, and this Mr. Baili should be too.

No wonder he didn't even call him "virtuous brother" and instead called him "little boy", implying that he was ignorant.

Mr. Baili looked at Wang Yuan again: "Little friend, let's chat casually!"

"It seems that if I don't say anything today, Mr. Baili won't let me go!"

Wang Yuan said helplessly: "I really don't understand taxes, but I can talk a little bit about making money!"

"Make money!"

Mr. Baili's eyes lit up: "Please speak!"

Collecting taxes means making money. This little friend’s statement is really refreshing!

Li Sansi glared at Wang Yuan: You talk about important matters of the country like this!

Liu Jianye snorted: He didn't believe that a country guy with poor legs could surpass him in tax knowledge.

Wang Yuan raised his eyebrows: "Are you making money? Of course, whoever has money will do it. People who work hard all day long can't make it even if they try hard!"

Mr. Baili clapped his hands and laughed: "My dear friend, whoever has the money will do it to whomever he wants! But how to do it?"

Li Sansi and Liu Jianye felt a chill on their backs: they are both considered rich.

Wang Yuandao: "Tear down the wall of market squares, and the county will no longer be divided into market squares. Business can be done anywhere."

Daye City Chifang City System divides residential areas and commercial areas.

The markets are separated by high walls.

The market opens in the morning and closes at sunset. The government blows the gong and closes the market gate.

The advantage of this is that the government can easily control the city, but the disadvantage is that transactions are inconvenient.

The Tang Dynasty in China had a city system. After its abolition in the Song Dynasty, commerce was extremely prosperous, the court's taxes increased significantly, and there was no shortage of money.

Mr. Baili nodded: "This is indeed useful!"

There are shops everywhere in the county, which makes shopping more convenient, which leads to an increase in sales and taxation.

Wang Yuan added: “It’s not enough to tear down the wall, we also need to create a nighttime economy!”

Mr. Baili clasped his fists: "I dare to ask my friend, what is the night economy?"

Wang Yuan said helplessly: "We are allowed to do business at night, set up theater troupes and lantern festivals to make people want to come out to play at night, and let people sell snacks on the street. In this way, whoever stays at home can go out for a walk at night. The rich ones Just start spending money, and those who have no money will start making money, and the entire Fu County will live."

Landlords, gentry, and powerful people all have money, but they don't have much place to spend it.

Mr. Baili's eyes lit up: "Good day, little friend!"

Daye imposed a curfew and was not allowed to go out on the streets at night, so everyone stayed at home.

Regardless of whether we have money or not, there is not much fun at home, and we feel depressed.

If business can be done during the day and business can be done at night, the taxes will be even greater.

Li Sansi looked at Wang Yuan as if he didn't recognize him, feeling that this 'brother-in-law' was different.

Wang Yuan curled his lips.

What a noble idea!

Shops everywhere in China have night vision at night. You can tell what you see!

Liu Jianye shook his head and retorted: "Mr. Baili, if there are advantages, there are disadvantages. If you demolish the walls of the market square and break the curfew, the number of bandits and thieves will increase greatly. Although this strategy seems good, it is actually extremely dangerous!"

"Kids, if there are rogue bandits on patrol, don't stop eating because of choking."

Glancing at Liu Jianye, Mr. Baili looked at Wang Yuan and clasped his fists: "Little friend, please continue!"

Liu Jianye's blood surged.

Little friend, little friend, his status in Mr. Baili's heart cannot be compared to this prodigal son.

Wang Yuan stood up and said, "This is enough. As long as the county town is alive and more people come to make a living, the rural gentry and landlords will also move to the county town. The demand for houses in the city will increase greatly. The government can sell land to build houses, and the government can sell land to build houses." Provide more livelihood for the people.”

"This is a great move!"

Mr. Baili stood up: "I will go back and write to the court to explain the benefits of tearing down the market wall!"

"Brother Baili, be careful!"

Li Sansi's face changed greatly and he tried to dissuade him: "Fangshi is a court system. Anyone who dares to abolish it will definitely be attacked, let alone you!"

Mr. Baili frowned: He is not liked by his superiors. He has been relegated to this position, and his proposal may not come true.

Wang Yuan walked out: "Yes, this move must be criticized! But we scholars must do something to establish a heart for the world, to establish a destiny for the people, to inherit the unique knowledge of the saints, and to create peace for all generations."