Great Qing Dynasty talker

Chapter 247 Jiang Ning’s speech, a big step for the coal-iron complex
Li Xiaowu was stunned while drinking tea.

He really didn't dare to think that this little girl dared to ask for 800 taels just by opening her mouth? It’s enough for the ex-factory price of a 24-pounder gun, plus a box of shells!

Li Yu stood up and pushed away the little widow who had been widowed last month.

"Are you a black shop? How did you calculate 800 taels?"

"It's raining heavily." The girl smiled and stood up:
"One tael of silver is enough to wash and shave your hair. But the labor is too expensive. The sister who washes your hair has just returned from studying in Guangzhou, and the brother in the white robe outside has just returned from studying in Yangzhou. And we The sisters have just returned from studying in Suzhou. As you know, things in Suzhou are extremely expensive."

"Also, the thing you use to wash your hair is called flower dew. It is made from peonies from Luoyang and mountain water from Yuquan Mountain outside the capital. Have you heard of Yuquan Mountain? That is a tribute to the royal family."

"Such a huge cost costs you 800 taels. Is it expensive?"

……

Seeing Li Yu silently, the girl "Yourong" with an even worse temper came again:

"You can't leave Hangzhou without paying."

"It's raining heavily." The girl also became anxious and yelled downstairs:

"I am a very generous and open-minded girl. Let's put it this way, if I dare to open such a big store in this downtown area and charge such a black price, I must have the confidence."

If word spread, might Qianlong faint from laughter?

"Greetings, my lord."

As soon as Li Yu let go, Yourong screamed:
"Here comes help."

The little widow who was washing her hair quickly fell to the ground.

"Everyone in this shop will be working as hard labor. There is no need for that jealous coward downstairs. Let's beat him to a paralysis and throw him out of Hangzhou City."

The loud gunfire, accompanied by the screams of the shot man, woke everyone up.

"I advise you to know your identity and save yourself from being beaten by drinking my foot-washing water."

Notices were posted at the city gates and blocks in Hangzhou:
All taxes previously levied by the Qing court were cancelled, and replaced with new business taxes.

It’s a shame not to mention what happened today!
Marshal Li led more than 10,000 tigers to conquer Hangzhou, and all the officials and gentry in the city trembled. As a result, I was threatened by a girl from a black shop to drink foot washing water without paying for it!

Being older and more experienced is different.

"The non-war affairs of Hangzhou City are temporarily left to you. Remember, the first task is to implement the collection of commercial taxes. I will tell you the details."

……

Li Yu sighed and glanced at Li Xiaowu.

Li Yu took Li Xiaowu and quickly left the alley.

"Father, the city of Hangzhou needs to be renovated."

Zhou Shihao was the messenger last time, the one who negotiated and reached an agreement with Wang Danwang before the army entered the city.

"Here it is, here it is."

"Also, who owns this shop? Find them all, confiscate their homes and confiscate them to the army."

Immediately, Li Yu was pressed into the copper basin again and struggled wildly.

"Where?"

This incident is just a small incident, not many people know about it.

"Lord, I'm waiting for help to arrive."

The girl "Yourong" was wearing makeup. She didn't understand the situation for a while and was cursing.

I wanted to communicate with them on an equal footing as an ordinary person~
"Yourong, come here."

"As ordered."

"What did you call me~"

The fixed tax amount is determined based on the business scope and business area.

So the good-tempered Li Yu pressed him into the copper basin again, causing his hands and feet to twitch.

……

Then he drew out his short-handed gun and fired a shot at the messy stairs.

At Zhou Shihao's request,

The confident "Yourong" girl took two steps forward, but Li Yu grabbed her by the skirt and pushed her into a copper basin filled with wash water.

He was tall, short, fat and thin, with a surly expression. He rushed up the stairs with a stick and a kitchen knife in his hand.

"Those two foreigners are trying to escape the bill. Someone is coming."

For example, daily consumption stores such as firewood, rice, oil, salt, needles, thread, teahouses, restaurants, theaters, etc. are subject to a first-class tax rate.

"Private or public, we don't care about you."

cluck cluck,

"Find Zhou Shihao."

Li Xiaowu raised his foot and kicked her, and the girl "Yuda" rolled down the stairs and knocked down several men. The scene was very embarrassing.

店铺开间宽度2丈以下，每年需交税1两。2丈到4丈，则是2两。4丈以上，每年征收10两。10丈以上，需交税100两。

Silk, cotton, leather and other shops are subject to a second-class tax rate.

开间5丈以下，每年需交税10两。开间5丈以上10丈以下，需交50两。10丈以上，则是100两。

Shops such as gold, silver and jade pawn shops are subject to a third-class tax rate.

If the bay is less than 5 feet, you need to pay a tax of 100 taels per year. If it is more than 5 feet, it is a uniform 500 taels.

……

The above is for trade-type businesses.

For production-oriented industries such as workshops, there is another set of taxation methods.

A fixed tax amount is determined based on the number of employees.

一般生产作坊，10人以下规模，每年需交税5两。10人至100人规模，需交税20两。100人至500人规模，需交税50两。

In the textile industry, according to the number of looms, if there are less than 50 looms, a tax of 20 taels per year is required. From 50 to 200 pieces, 50 taels are paid every year. From 200 to 1000 pieces, 100 taels are paid every year.

For the industrial and mining industries, the tax rate for general workshops is increased by 10 times.

It is also added that to enter the industrial and mining industry, you need to obtain a mining license issued by Li Yu himself!

The tax rate in production-oriented industries is significantly lower than that in trade-oriented industries because Li Yu hopes that more people will invest in industry.

In the 18th century, manufacturing was the foundation of the empire's strength.

……

Special industries receive special treatment.

For example, brothels charge tax in three levels: 100 taels, 200 taels, and 500 taels according to their grade.

Industries that are of great benefit to the military, such as shipbuilding, horse breeding, and mule breeding, can be negotiated for the most preferential tax rates. Li Jiajun can also place a reservation directly according to the market price.

There is no mention of the hair-shaving industry in the taxation details because this industry no longer exists.

The soldiers of the Second Army captured all the barbers in the city overnight. As for how to deal with it, Li Yu didn't care, and no one would tell him.

The gentry and merchants in Hangzhou City finally handed over their certificates of voting.

10% of people chose the third option, and the rest all chose the first option.

No one chose the second option, which shows that I am still awake.

Hand over half of your family property and leave the country safely?
Li Yu will definitely send someone to catch up, otherwise he will give the money to the Qing court to buy cannonballs!
The gentry have deep roots in the local area and have been in business for several generations, weaving a network of personal connections.

Once you leave your ancestral land and go to another place, you will face being hunted by a net controlled by others!
When people leave their hometowns and become low-income people, it is not just for the poor.

The same goes for rich people~
……

Under Li Yu's instruction, all the prefectures and counties under his command sent two representatives to visit Hangzhou City.

Nothing but telling these people what to do.

Hundreds of representatives of merchants and gentry visited the tax collection process.

Zhou Shihao told them:
"Our army only collects regular taxes and does not increase other miscellaneous donations. Anyone who makes private demands will be severely punished once verified."

"The commander-in-chief hopes that you all will remember that he is a man who values ​​contracts."

"I think you all understand the deep meaning behind the word contract."

Everyone nodded in silence. Although they were expecting it, they didn't dare to believe it. In short, Li Yu just didn't attack the gentry randomly after taking Jiangnan.

At the blowout dinner that day,

Li Yu also emphasized one thing in front of everyone:

"I will not kill you just because you have made a lot of money. But those who dare to refuse to pay taxes, and those who secretly collude with the Qing government to rebel, I will severely punish."

A Hangzhou businessman stood up, raised his hands and asked:
"Excuse me, sir, how to judge these two crimes?"

Li Yu's eyes lit up, he looked at this ordinary businessman and replied:
"Evidence! And it is evidence that will be published to the public for everyone to see. The former crime is punishable by a fine of ten times the starting amount of silver. The latter crime involves beheading the principal criminal and confiscating the rest and confiscating their homes."

"Thank you, Marshal. I am convinced by such killing."

Everyone was thoughtfully pondering the meaning of the conversation. Everyone present is a smart person, no need to point it out. Li Yu picked up the wine glass again:
"As the saying goes, watch what they say and watch what they do! I hope that under my rule a stable, mutually trusting Shangzheng Alliance can emerge."

"You can invest in silk and cotton looms, industries and mines, shipbuilding and automobile manufacturing, but leave your tax money to me and I will protect your business."

"cheers!"

……

After the banquet,
Li Yu issued 12 mining licenses (with a term of 5 years) in one breath, and charged handling fees ranging from 2000 taels to 10000 taels depending on the mining resources.

To be honest, it's almost like giving it away for free.

It is purely an act of buying the bones with a thousand dollars, for later generations to see.

The businessman who asked in public "on what basis he was convicted" obtained a permission to mine a "lead and zinc mine".

Li Yu, on the other hand, hurriedly arranged for people from northern Zhejiang and then left.

Liu Akun, who was living a small life in Huzhou Prefecture, immediately moved to Hangzhou Prefecture and served as the defense officer of Hangzhou, Jiaxing and Huzhou.

The 2nd Army Corps was temporarily divided into two.

Miao Youlin led his troops to attack Yuhang County in the west.

Zheng He'an, on the other hand, led three battalions to attack southeast and captured Xiaoshan County, Shaoxing Prefecture.

In this way, it is like the two pincers of a crab, guarding the city of Hangzhou. In other words, it is a left and right uppercut to defend against the Qing army in northern Zhejiang.

Judging from the intelligence, the Qing army in northern Zhejiang has been disabled.

After annihilating the Qing army in Hangzhou and the Eight Banners in Zhapu, the Qing court's military presence in the entire northern Zhejiang was already very weak.

Before leaving, Li Yu warned Zheng Hean and Miao Youlin.

After capturing Yuhang and Xiaoshan, you can send your troops to conquer everywhere.

Miao Youlin was responsible for purging the counties under Hangzhou Prefecture. Zheng He'an was responsible for encroaching on Shaoxing Prefecture, killing the Qing army as much as possible and expanding his territory.

At the same time, the navy's three newly built Jikang-class flat-bottomed warships were allocated to Liu Akun in Hangzhou City for control.

If necessary, he can dispatch warships for support.

The position of commander-in-chief of the Second Army, which Miao and Zheng were most keen on, was temporarily held by Li Yu.

If one peach inspires two people, the effect will definitely be very good.

……

The old Miao brothers stationed in Tongxiang County also broke into tears.

Some of them were stationed in Yuhang and became the military camp.

Another group of people who had no intention of fighting disbanded and returned to their fields.

Li Yu told them that they would first go to Dongshan Infantry Officer School for one month of further training.

After that, I can stay in Tongxiang County with peace of mind, go to the recruit training camp every day, be responsible for two hours of recruit training, and then go home happily, with my wife and children enjoying themselves.

Many of these people are old brothers who followed Miao Youlin from Guizhou and southern Anhui.

With rich battlefield experience, training militiamen is not a big problem.

Moreover, these people are more ruthless in terms of corporal punishment than those who came out of Dongshan Infantry Sergeant School.

Most of the soldiers recruited in Jiangnan are refugees, bankrupt poor people, and rogues from all walks of life.

There are very few decent people.

Therefore, Li Yu attached great importance to the Huaixi soldiers and sent a group of people in civilian clothes to station at the Jiaoxie Salt Field, under the command of the salt field ambassador. The activity funds have also been increased by 2000 taels, which will be used to manage contacts.

Zheng He'an transferred to the military and was unable to continue recruiting soldiers. He selected three people from his fellow villagers to continue their activities in northern Anhui.

Before the Qing government could respond, it must steal as many "soldier resources" as possible.

……

"Where is that ahead?"

"Gongchen Bridge."

Li Yu stood on the deck, looking at the three-hole stone arch bridge.

"Hangzhou people say that seeing Gongchen Bridge means you have arrived in Hangzhou. Then we are leaving Hangzhou city now."

The boat ride was a fast sailing ship.

There is a similar ship at the front and rear to serve as a guard.

The hull is light, the bow is narrow and tilted, and there are two masts and sails. If necessary, six more people can paddle.

Suitable for rapid maneuvering and transporting important personnel. The premise is that you are safe in a safe area under your control.

The cabin facilities are luxurious.

Li Yu ate watermelon and meditated on the open map.

From time to time, I grab a brush and write and draw on the paper: "Ma'anshan Industrial Park Planning."

When going to Jiangning, in addition to winning people's hearts, the biggest task is to build a park focusing on the steel industry.

People, we have it!

There is money, too!
Technology has mature reserves.

When the boat arrived in Suzhou, we went to Xishan Island.

Hundreds of craftsmen and apprentices were temporarily transferred to serve as the backbone of the Ma'anshan industry, and their salaries were upgraded.

Regardless of his age, Zhang Manku volunteered to go.

After thinking about it, Li Yu declined and asked his sons Zhang Youhou and Xishan Iron Factory Lao Chen to manage it.

This trip was so urgent that I even passed through the house and didn't show any care for the two ladies.

However, Wei Xiu was taken away.

The reason is also very valid, she has never been pregnant.

Work hard while boating is boring. Maybe in a different environment, life will be a surprise.

In this era of reckless medicine, as a hero, you need more and more descendants. After all, a cold can kill you young.

Before the invention of antibiotics, people were really fragile!
……

The boat arrived at Danyang and went ashore to ride horses.

It was hot at noon, so we set up a tent in a dense forest to escape the heat and resume our march in the evening. By the way, a fast horse was sent to inform Lin Huaisheng and Liu Qian in advance.

The loyal Jiang Ning finally welcomed his master.

The next day, Li Yu, dressed in military uniform, entered Jiangning from Dinghuai Gate surrounded by a large number of guards.

"Huaisheng, why are so many people here today?"

At a glance, it is boundless and heart-stopping.

Lin Huaisheng said respectfully:

"My subordinates ordered the whole city to be notified. The lord is considerate of the people and is preparing to issue an unprecedented relief order, so they all came."

Liu Qian said nothing.

They wouldn't say it out loud. What they said when informing the whole city was: Those who come will have a share, but those who don't will lose their share.

Li Yu walked up to the city wall and looked down at the darkness.

He raised his right hand to signal silence, and it took a while before he became quiet.

Fortunately, Liu Qian was prepared and chose a group of soldiers with loud voices to serve as loudspeakers, standing 10 feet apart.

After the master said a sentence, they would repeat it loudly in sequence, using artificial amplification and three-dimensional surround to ensure that the largest number of people could hear it clearly.

Although our technology in the Qing Dynasty is not advanced, we can make good use of our unlimited and abundant manpower!
……

"Jiangnan is the Jiangnan of Jiangnan people."

"Jiangning is Jiangning from Jiangning people."

"The Qing court does not treat you as human beings, but I, Li Yu, treat you as human beings."

"Starting from today, rice is 12 Wen per catty and salt is 35 Wen per catty. Every household in Jiangning can take 100 catties first. If you don't have money, you can keep it on credit and pay it back at the end of the year without any interest."

The soldiers with loud voices finished shouting this sentence one after another, and the people below finally stopped being numb.

Excited, cheered, inspired, shed tears. Many people began to kneel down to express their gratitude for this great kindness.

Li Yu waited for the noise to pass, then raised his hand to signal for silence.

"The people of Jiangning are exempted from taxes for two years, and they don't have to pay a penny."

This sentence was like a bombshell that fell into the swamp.

Yaque was silent, and everyone was dumbfounded for a while before they burst into wild cheers.

"Long live, long live!"

(End of this chapter)