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Chapter 83 0081 [Thriving]

The next day.

The order to increase taxes and collect personal money was issued from the city of Tokyo and passed on to the 24th Road through the post station.

The exorbitant and miscellaneous taxes these years have already been heavy, but now there are two more taxes, and the people are overwhelmed.

However, corrupt officials in some states and counties took advantage of this opportunity to make money and add fuel to the fire.

In order to help Song Huizong make money, Wang Fu was ruthless enough, and he ordered that [-] cash be collected from all over the country for a period of two months. If the people did not pay in full, they would be punished by military order.

But the officials in the prefectures and counties below were even more ruthless. In some places, it directly became [-] Wen, a full increase of [-] Wen.

For a time, public grievances boiled over.

Countless people abandoned their fields and fled into the mountains with their families as fugitives.

……

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The only shortcoming of Xiaowang Village is that the news is somewhat blocked.

Han Zhen didn't know about Song Huizong's show operation, and was leading the villagers to build in full swing.

The 72 newly recruited soldiers were sent to the cottage. After Han Zhen finished training, he handed them over to Nie Dong for training.

Blacksmith Yuan is in charge of the blacksmith shop, and professional things are left to professional people to do.

He is a layman who commands blindly, and he will definitely cause trouble.

At the market, An Niang is watching, so don't worry.

Han Zhen returned to the village and directed the villagers to burn red bricks.

With red bricks, whether it is building a house or building a military camp, it is countless times more convenient.

In ancient times, there were red bricks and blue bricks.

However, red bricks are rare, and the ancients preferred to use blue bricks.

Because green bricks are stronger and more durable, some green bricks can even maintain their strength after thousands of years.

Red bricks will not work. Over time, they are prone to chalking.

Of course, blue bricks also have disadvantages. The firing process is complicated and extremely time-consuming.

Moreover, it is necessary to close the kiln to create an oxygen-free environment, so the green brick kiln generally has a kiln roof, which is difficult to build.

In contrast, the brick kiln of red brick is much simpler. It is enough to pile up mud and stones to form a large barrel-shaped open kiln. The bricks are stacked in the kiln, and the bottom is fired with coal.

When the firing is complete, just remove the coal below and let the red brick cool naturally.

Generally, a batch of red bricks can be produced in a few days.

Making bricks does not require any skills. Under the command of Han Zhen, the villagers quickly got started and became more and more proficient.

The monkey reminded: "Second brother Han, the coal will not be enough at this rate."

Earlier, Han Zhen purchased a batch of coal to burn lime, and now some of it is used to burn red bricks, which is not enough for the lime kiln.

"It's okay, I'll ask someone to buy more later."

While talking, I saw a deserter galloping on a horse.

After approaching, the fleeing army pulled the reins, and the horse immediately slowed down and stopped firmly in front of Han Zhen.

Jumping off his horse, the fleeing soldier bowed and clasped his hands and said, "Village chief, a group of caravans came from the village. The leader is Zhu Yuanwai, and he said that he was taking over some Shang towel to deliver the goods. Nie Du couldn't make up his mind, so let me report it."

finally come!

A smile flashed in Han Zhen's eyes, and he ordered: "After a routine inspection, let them in."

"Order!"

The fleeing army responded, mounted their horses and rushed to the cottage.

Not long after, a caravan entered Xiaowang Village.

There are more than 20 bullock carts full of goods.

Zhu Ji rode on the horse, looking around all the way.

Changzhi County had already explained the situation of Xiaowang Village to him, so he was full of curiosity about Xiaowang Village.

"Xiao Chong, I'll leave the brick kiln to you, keep an eye on it."

To explain, Han Zhen stepped forward to meet the caravan.

Zhu Ji found Han Zhen after some distance. He saw that although he was wearing rough linen clothes and his legs and feet were stained with yellow mud, he had a handsome face and an extraordinary temperament.

In particular, the looming downhill tiger under the skirt of the clothes gave him an extra captivating aura.

When Han Zhen walked in, Zhu Ji cupped his hands and said with a smile: "But Han Erlang in person?"

"Exactly."

Han Zhen smiled slightly: "The sun is fierce, Mr. Zhu, please come home to drink a cup of herbal tea."

"Then I will be disrespectful."

As Zhu Ji said, he got off his horse and walked side by side with Han Zhen, holding the rein.

Along the way, construction is going on everywhere, children are playing and laughing, villagers have no bitterness on their faces, and the whole village is a thriving scene.

This made him startled secretly.

It seems that, as my brother-in-law said, this son should not be underestimated, far from being comparable to ordinary market thugs.

All the way to the house halfway up the mountain, Zhu Ji ordered the helpers to rest under the shade of the trees, and then followed Han Zhen into the house.

In the study in the backyard, after the two exchanged a few words of greeting, Zhu Ji took out the account book from his arms and handed it over: "This is the account book for this purchase, Mr. Xiaolang, please have a look."

After taking the ledger, Han Zhen opened it.

In addition to the quota of sugar and pig iron, Zhu Ji actually helped him purchase a full five hundred catties of saltpeter and three hundred catties of sulfur, which made him happy.

The rest is coarse salt, which is [-] catties.

After all, although white sugar is profitable, the output must be controlled, otherwise once it is flooded, the price will plummet.

Because apart from the color, this thing tastes the same as granulated sugar and rock sugar.

On the contrary, refined salt is the long-term pillar industry.

While he was flipping through the ledger, Zhu Ji looked at the layout of the study while drinking herbal tea.

"The accounts are very detailed, Zhu Yuanwai has a heart."

Han Zhen closed the ledger with a satisfied look on his face.

Zhu Ji put down the teacup and asked, "I don't know when I can get the goods?"

After a rough calculation in his mind, Han Zhen pondered and said: "I can come to pick up the goods in half a month, and there is a small matter to trouble Mr. Zhu."

Zhu Ji asked calmly: "Oh, I don't know what it is?"

"The village plans to burn bricks, and coal is in short supply. Can Mr. Zhu buy a few thousand catties for me?"

"For some small things, I will ask someone to help Mr. Xiaolang purchase them when I go back."

Hearing that he was helping to buy coal, Zhu Ji immediately agreed.

There are many coal mines in Shandong, and there are three mines in Qingzhou alone, with an annual output of tens of millions of jin.

Not to mention the big coal producers in Shanxi and Hebei.

Moreover, coal is not under the control of the government. As long as you have money, you can buy as much as you want.

After the two chatted for a few more words, Han Zhen took a brief look at the goods under the leadership of Zhu Ji, and then ordered the helpers to start unloading.

……

When Zhu Ji returned to the county government, Changzhi County happened to receive a tax increase document issued by the state government.

Seeing the indignation on Chang Zhixian's face, Zhu Ji couldn't help asking: "Brother-in-law, what happened?"

"Wang Fu, a traitor, doesn't care about the hardships of the people, and seduces the officials to collect personal money from all over the country!"

Changzhi County has served as magistrate in many places, so he naturally knows the lives of the people at the bottom.

Although he is cowardly and greedy for money, he still has some conscience in his heart.

Even if they are greedy, they are reaching out to those rich gentry and wealthy households.

How much money can poor people have?
If it was the two years of Jinshi in high school, the hot-blooded Changzhi County would definitely join the concert and participate in Wang Fu's copy.

It's a pity that after so many years in the officialdom, he has already smoothed his edges and corners.

Self-cultivation, family management, country and world peace?
Oh, just think about it.

Now he just wants to make money honestly, and when his term of office expires, he will use some money to manage and transfer to Tokyo City to enjoy a prosperous life!
Ding's body money should be collected or collected, but he doesn't need to bother, just hand it over to the gang of scribes and tax collectors in the county government.

Otherwise, what is the county government doing supporting them?

If you can't collect it, you will find them to question.

(End of this chapter)