The Nameless of the Common Clans

"My lord, we have made a clear count." At the banquet, Chen Mo was drinking and dancing with everyone. Li Qing quickly came to Chen Mo and whispered: "The grain and grass donated by these squires today totaled one hundred thousand dan. In addition, The Wei family also sent ten thousand dan, but they did not participate in tonight's banquet. Instead, they set up a banquet in the Wei Mansion and invited the lord to attend the banquet in five days. In addition, there were three thousand kilograms of minced meat and various gold and silver utensils. It’s impossible to calculate.”

Most of the squires who came this time were not locals from Anyi, but wealthy gentry from various counties. The Wei family did not like it very much. Moreover, they invited Chen Mo and asked the Wei family to come as a foil. The Wei family was obviously unwilling, and He had to give Chen Mo face, so he sent thousands of stones of food and grass to show his respect, and also held a banquet to invite Chen Mo to talk about it another day. It's not like the Wei family is noble, didn't you see that famous people like Cai Yong and Zang Hong didn't come? It can only be said that the hosts of this banquet were not of that level. They were mostly country squires and wealthy gentry. If it weren't for Chen Mo's face, the Wei family might not even be able to express their feelings.

"Don't ask for the benefits of the Wei family." Chen Mo groped his chin, looking at the dancing figures on the dance floor, and said with a smile: "Just pick some of the gold and silver objects sent by these people as a return gift, the value is almost."

Since the defeat of Mrs. Guo, the Wei family has lost contact with the Baibo thieves. Chen Mo has a clear conscience in accepting the money and food from these squires. This is considered as their life money, and it can also be said to be before atonement. But for the Wei family, it needs to be weighed. , if he just accepts it without saying anything, then the Wei family will ask for help. Chen Mo can't refuse. He has already promised the Wei family to use Taiyuan land as compensation. Taiyuan County hasn't been taken over yet, and it has already been allocated. A batch of land has been given to the Wei family. If they continue to collect it randomly, the Wei family will have a hard time resisting the next time they open their mouths.

"Here!" Li Qing nodded in agreement, turned around and left.

While Chen Mo was drinking with everyone, he was looking through the scrolls of bamboo slips sent by Li Qing. During this time, the teacher took over the rule of law in Hedong and began to implement the laws studied by Chen Mo and Man Chong step by step.

Most of the laws were inherited from the Han Dynasty without much modification, but the implementation of the law and supervision were extremely strict. Not to mention the elimination of favoritism and perversion of the law, the risk of officials engaging in favoritism would be much greater, and the overall situation would reduce the exploitation of the people.

In addition, the biggest change is in taxation. Chen Mo initially wanted to add tenant farmers to the household registration, but there were many obstacles, both overt and covert. Later, after discussing with Man Chong for a long time, he stopped working on household registration and focused on taxation. In the early 19th century, the original poll tax was changed to measuring land and collecting taxes based on land.

It doesn't matter how many tenants you have, but the government only collects taxes based on how much land you have, which increases the cost of supporting tenants for the clan. If there is land that is not reported, once it is discovered, it will not be protected by the court, and you must pay taxes on the land for three years. Continue to occupy it, otherwise the government has the right to take it back.

In this way, raising tenant farmers is not as cost-effective as hiring tenant farmers. After all, raising tenant farmers requires supporting the tenant farmer's family. If you hire tenant farmers, you only need to pay remuneration. As for how the tenant farmers support their families, it is not up to them.

Naturally, there is resistance, and it is huge. Why do these wealthy gentry spare no effort to secretly help the Baibo thieves? It was Chen Mo who changed the tax collection method in this way, so that the taxes paid by these wealthy gentry and wealthy households who dominated a large amount of land every year were almost ten times or more than in previous years.

But correspondingly, the taxes paid by the people at the bottom are much less than in previous years because of the many policies that benefit the people and the tax reduction and exemption policies promulgated by Chen Mo. Of course, the most important thing is that under the auspices of Zang Hong, various laws and regulations Being able to implement it directly from the county government to the people, and with the existence of supervision, counties have fewer opportunities to misinterpret their intentions.

However, although it is effective in the short term, these tycoons and wealthy households cannot keep suppressing them and must be given sweeteners, otherwise they will lose their interests. When these people make trouble, they are much more powerful than ordinary people, and it is not conducive to the stability of Hanoi.

Chen Mo was a little trance looking at the enchanting dances on the dance floor. If this problem cannot be solved, it will eventually be a hidden danger. But the problem is that this is not a march to war. At least you know who the enemy is and where he is. No matter how difficult it is, you can solve it. Now The problem is that Chen Mo can suppress these people in a short period of time, but to solve this problem, he still has no direction and no clear goal.

Seeing that Chen Mo was looking a little lost, Mr. Tian smiled and said: "Your Majesty, we bought these girls from the Western Regions. They are not only charming and attractive, but also know how to please people. If you like it, I am willing to give these dancing girls to you." I entrust you."

"No need!" Chen Mo shook his head and said: "A gentleman does not want to be loved by others. Besides, these dancers are just for fun. If you take them home, they will lose their unique charm and become unbeautiful. Thank you Mr. Tian for your kindness."

Mr. Tian's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said with admiration: "Shijun is really an elegant person."

Chen Mo shook the picture, looked at Mr. Tian and said, "How come Mr. Tian is also engaged in foreign business?"

Materials were not abundant in these days, so although there was commerce, most of it was within one county, and some traveled long distances. They also circulated among several wealthy states and counties in the Central Plains, or sold horses outside the Great Wall, and less so further away.

"It's a bit involved." Mr. Tian didn't know what Chen Mo meant by asking, so he nodded and said: "Maybe you think this merchant is vulgar, but this merchant is also the key to communicating with each other. If you are interested, we can help you." Let me lead the way."

Chen Mo remembered that in the dream training camp, there was special business skills training. Chen Mo would not rush into areas beyond his own knowledge. He shook his head and said: "I don't mean that. I know that this grain tax reform will have a great impact on Everyone is affected, and you are very dissatisfied with me because of this. These days, I am thinking about whether I can compensate in other ways. "

"Don't dare!" Everyone hurriedly bowed and said, please don't say this randomly.

"Grain tax is the foundation of the country, and I cannot compromise on this point. However, on other matters, I am willing to think of ways for you, which can be regarded as compensation from the government to you. Besides, exchanging what is needed is indeed beneficial in the long run. "Chen Mo thought deeply: "But I don't know much about business, so you can wait for me for a few days, three to five days at most. After I have done some research on this matter, I will give you a satisfactory answer."

"This..." Seeing Chen Mo's sincerity, Mr. Tian hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, although this business is a bit despicable, the truth behind it is difficult for many people to understand after thinking about it for a lifetime. I know that your Majesty is very knowledgeable. ,but……"

"Don't worry, everyone, I learn things very quickly." Chen Mo became somewhat interested in business matters, and he stopped staying. He stood up and clasped his fists at everyone: "Thank you for your hospitality today. It's already getting late. I I’ll take my leave now, please do as you please!”

Seeing Chen Mo leave simply, a group of people were a little dumbfounded. Someone next to Mr. Tian looked at the direction Chen Mo left and shook his head and sighed: "Is this envoy too young after all? He thinks that business is the same as learning?"

Many people have been immersed in this way all their lives and dare not understand it. Now Chen Mo will figure it out in three to five days. Isn't this just a dream?

"Let him go. This time the Baibo thief is defeated, we can only admit defeat and talk about it later." Mr. Tian shook his head and said, as for Chen Mo's words, everyone did not believe it, but there is one thing. Now Chen Mo With all the land east of the river, military power in hand, and the support of the people, it would be absolutely unwise to go against Chen Mo at this time. As for what Chen Mo wants to do, they have no control over it, and they have no ability to do so.

Chen Mo knew what these people were thinking, but he didn't care. Regardless of Hedong's stability or future development, something new is needed to stimulate Hedong's more orderly and good development.

Chen Mo found business interesting, but he had no idea how to use it. He really wanted to study it. As for whether he could finish it in three to five days, Chen Mo was still confident.

"Woof woof~" After returning home, Chen Mo did not go back to rest immediately. Instead, he went to see the young man whom he had not seen for several years. At this moment, he couldn't help it anymore. As soon as he entered the yard, he heard the sound of barking dogs. A long black dog stared at Chen Mo warily under the light.

"Is this Heizi?" Chen Mo looked at his mother who came out and said with a grin.

"Yes, when my son left, Heizi was still a puppy, but now he has grown up." Mother Chen looked at Chen Mo lovingly, followed by Yun Si and Juan'er who were accompanying Mother Chen.

"It's so big, let me take a good look!" Chen Mo stepped forward a few steps under Heizi's dissatisfied cry, and reached out to grab its neck like he did when he was a child. Heizi wanted to hide, but he couldn't get away. Chen Mo picked it up.

"I was just a little kid back then, but now I'm so thick." Chen Mo smiled strangely and touched Heizi's lower body, and Heizi struggled hard.

"You don't even recognize the owner? You should be beaten!" Chen Mo slapped Heizi on the forehead without using any force, then put Heizi on the ground, stepped forward and gave his mother a bear hug: "Mom, I miss you so much. ”

"My son has grown taller and stronger." Chen's mother held Chen Mo's face and looked at it carefully: "It's been hard these years, right?"

"It's not hard, my child is considered to be in a high position now." Chen Mo said with a grin.

"Mom, I mean it from my heart." Mother Chen sighed and said, "With my son's background, it is hard for me to imagine the calculations and risks involved in reaching this stage."

For Chen's mother, it doesn't matter how successful Chen Mo is. She just wants her son to live a more comfortable life, but many things in life are unsatisfactory.

"It will make you feel better when you see your mother." Chen Mo smiled without his usual calmness and wisdom.

Yun Si looked at Chen Mo's appearance and felt inexplicably sad. He whispered to Juan'er: "This is the first time I've seen your husband look like this. Is it the same in the past?"

"Juan'er has never seen it before." Juan'er shook her head blankly. She had never seen such a young master before. Whether Chen Mo was with Zang Hong or later in Luoyang, he always had a calm, wise and decisive image. To show others.

"This makes you look like a young man~" Yun Si smiled.