Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

Wei Xiaobao's intelligence and foresight made Kangxi never dare to take it lightly.

"What is your intention in giving so many benefits to the Qing Dynasty? I don't believe that you just want to help us." Kangxi finally couldn't help but ask the doubts in his heart.

"Your Majesty, I just want to make money. After the goods are sold, after deducting the land commission, labor costs, material costs, taxes and other costs, the rest will of course belong to me." Wei Xiaobao explained innocently.

"You already have a huge fortune, why are you still working so hard to make money? Is money so important to you?" Kangxi continued to ask in confusion.

After hearing this, Wei Xiaobao couldn't help but laugh, showing a helpless expression, and said: "Your Majesty, I lack everything except money. In fact, I am a pauper like you. Not only do I have to support a huge army, but I also have to pay salaries to officials. In addition, I have to bear a series of expenses such as the tuition fees of children in every household, pensions for the elderly, medical expenses for the common people, and living expenses for poor families. Moreover, I have to save some money for myself to take care of my wife and children."

Kangxi was surprised when he heard Wei Xiaobao's words. He did not expect that this little rascal who could not even read a few characters could describe the ideal blueprint of a great society so clearly.

Kangxi secretly sighed in his heart that Wei Xiaobao was indeed not as simple as he seemed, and he should be more careful in the future.

If you accidentally fall into the pit dug by Wei Xiaobao, it will not be easy to climb out. The cost will be extremely high!

"Yes, I am not only short of money, but also food, clothes, and iron..." Kangxi sighed, shook his head helplessly, and continued: "I am really poor now, and I have to help you raise the princess and the county lord. Can't you give me some good things to support me?"

After hearing what Kangxi said, Wei Xiaobao raised his lips slightly, revealing a sly smile. He replied with a playful smile: "Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. Jianning and Shuangshuang are royal surnames! According to the rules of our hometown in Yangzhou, I am a live-in son-in-law, so of course my wife and children must be raised by my parents!"

As soon as Wei Xiaobao finished speaking, Jianning's face turned red with anger. She glared at Wei Xiaobao angrily, and her eyes seemed to be able to spit fire.

Jianning stood up suddenly, pointed at Wei Xiaobao and cursed: "What did you say? A houseguest? Who can marry eight wives? You are bullying me!"

After saying that, Jianning no longer cared about the occasion and rolled up his sleeves to attack Wei Xiaobao.

Shuang'er and Ling Zhao on the side hurriedly stepped forward to hold Jianning, fearing that she would do something extreme.

Fortunately, Shuangshuang was not present, otherwise, with her temper, Jianning's anger would immediately turn into Shuangshuang's angry fists.

At this time, Shuangshuang and Tongchui were shopping and playing with Captain Zhang in Fuzhou City, and had no idea what was happening here.

Wei Xiaobao also felt that he was in the wrong, so he shrank his head and said with a chuckle, "Not a visit, not a visit. I married her in a formal ceremony."

"Married in a formal ceremony?" Jianning repeated loudly.

"Oh no!" Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, why did he speak so carelessly and disturb a hornet's nest?

Sure enough, Jianning, who had just been comforted and sat down, stood up again. The tigress said angrily, "You refused to obey the emperor's order to marry me. After you abducted me, you ignored me. You didn't pay the betrothal gift, and you saved money on the bride price. You live in the house of my parents', and you eat, wear, and use the food and clothing of my parents'. Aren't you too despicable as a man?"

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief, if you don't give me some compensation, wouldn't it be too much of a loss for me, your brother-in-law?" Kangxi added fuel to the fire.

Wei Xiaobao was angry when he saw the two fake siblings teaming up to play Landlord, but he also felt that Kangxi did not dislike the daughter of the fake empress dowager. Instead, he treated them very well. He felt guilty and said, "Your Majesty, what compensation do you want?"

Kangxi looked at Jianning gratefully, his eyes full of satisfaction and admiration. Jianning smiled triumphantly at Tangxi, as if showing off his intelligence.

However, only Wei Xiaobao could not help but give a bitter smile to Jianning, the prodigal daughter. He knew that Jianning had succeeded in cheating her husband again.

Kangxi said without hesitation: "I want rice seeds that can produce 1,000 kilograms per mu!"

Wei Xiaobao quickly shook his head and said, "Rice seeds are not my personal property. How can I give them to others as a gift?"

Kangxi explained solemnly: "Although the Qing Dynasty lacks silver, what it lacks most is food. As many as one million people die of starvation every year, which makes me feel very sad. As long as you promise to provide the Qing Dynasty with rice seeds that can produce 1,000 kilograms per mu, then Fujian will be opened up as you said!"

Wei Xiaobao thought for a moment and replied: "Okay, then my gift will be to help the Qing Dynasty solve its food problem. However, it must be implemented in accordance with the treatment of our member states."

Kangxi knew that Wei Xiaobao would not join the Tiandi Federation in the past and would not provide high-yield rice seeds.

However, today, because of Jianning, Wei Xiaobao finally gave in.

Kangxi was delighted and asked impatiently: "What rules should we follow?"

Wei Xiaobao replied: “Member states need to provide land and manpower, while the Tiandi Federation is responsible for providing seeds and fertilizers free of charge.

After the harvest, 15% of the income must be turned over to the Tiandi Federation, and an agricultural tax of 1% of twenty must also be paid. The imperial court is responsible for collecting the 20% of the income and handing over 15% of it to the Tiandi Federation.

In addition, in order to ensure the interests of farmers in growing grain, no land owner, whether it is an imperial estate, a noble, a gentry or a landlord, may charge more than 30% of the land rent.

The imperial court will purchase the farmers' surplus grain at market prices on a priority basis, and it is strictly forbidden for private individuals to hoard more than 10,000 kilograms of grain, otherwise they will be convicted and punished according to law."

After hearing this, Kangxi pondered for a moment, then said to Wu Xingzuo and other Fujian officials: "You can leave first, I will summon you later." Then he glanced at Wei Zhuer who was standing behind him, and motioned her to leave as well.

After the people left, Kangxi said with a worried look on his face, "This is a good idea. It can ease the conflict between farmers and landowners by using high-yield crops. But I still have a question. The nobles, gentry, and officials of the Qing Dynasty are all exempt from taxes, and all kinds of taxes have been exempted in all dynasties. This has also caused complaints from the lower classes. I wonder if this is possible. I will exempt all agricultural taxes on the surface, and you can directly collect 20% of the seeds and fertilizers, and half of the income will be my share of the court. How about it?"