Ji Tang

Chapter 1412 Business Law
The visit to Li Yifu did not disrupt the rhythm of the family. Since time was a bit tight, everyone began to buy new year's goods. Qinglian was familiar with this place, so he was called by Youning early in the morning to go to the market on the shore.

Originally, it was just a matter of giving instructions. There was no reason to let the head of the house handle it on her own. But who kept the lady in high spirits? Also, after all the hard work, you have to come here to experience the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year, right?

Ji Song let him go, and he wandered around the island.

This island is not small. Perhaps due to later generations filling the lake with land, or due to the lowering of the water level, there is no such island in the middle of the lake with thousands of acres of land.

The Ji family did not completely purchase this island, but many families now live on it. But they are all either rich or noble. When they heard that the village on the island that had been vacant for a long time was suddenly occupied, these people were shocked.

If the owner of the house is here, he hurriedly sends someone to inquire about the news, and if he is not there, he will inform him.

Why do they want to come here to buy property? Although the scenery here is beautiful, it is located in a lake and the water vapor and humidity are extremely high. Who would want to live here if nothing happens? That's just a few days' stay when I have free time. And the reason why you live here is not all because of the owner of that village?
There is someone there? Does that mean that person came to Xuanzhou?

This speculation made everyone unable to sit still.

After finding out the exact information, the heads of each family hurriedly visited the house in person, but without exception they only brought some gadgets or children's toys.

It's not that they don't want to give gifts, but they are all people who have lived through the period when Duke Xi governed Xuanzhou. How can they still not know the temperament of Duke Xi?

That is to say, I am older now. If I had left it at that time, I might have been able to throw it out to you directly.

Don't ask, Mr. Xi was so arrogant back then, and you still had to keep smiling.

Not convinced? If you don’t accept it, don’t come!

So, Ji Song was called back before he even started shopping.

Seeing that the lobby was full, he was helpless. He wouldn't have come here if he had known it was so troublesome. What is this?
"Let me tell you guys, I no longer have any official position. I am just an idle cloud and wild crane now. You don't have to be like this."

"What Mr. Xi said is wrong!"

Before Ji Song could finish speaking, he was choked and interrupted. He only heard the other party say: "Gong Xi has governed Xuanzhou for several years. ?”

"As the Xuanzhou family, we all receive your favor. It's okay if we don't know you're coming. But if we don't come if we know, are we still human?"

"Brother Chen is right. Without you, Xuanzhou would not be what it is today. Which of the paper, porcelain, silk, minerals, etc. in Xuanzhou was not supervised by you in the first place?"

"The news of your coming to Xuanzhou has not spread yet. If the people of Xuanzhou know that you are coming, I am afraid some of them will come to see you."

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Ji Song: "."

Everyone said something to each other. If he hadn't known the virtues of these people earlier, he would have truly believed them. He hurriedly interrupted: "Let me tell you, if this is all you say today, I will understand your wishes, but..."

"I am here with my family for fun. I don't want to pay attention to other things. Do you understand?"

He didn't intend to go around in circles with these people. If he continued to go around, he might not be able to talk officially until nightfall, so he said directly: "We are all old acquaintances. If you have any questions, just tell us. We all lived together in the past." As long as I can do whatever I can, I will never refuse!" Everyone looked at each other in shock after hearing this, and finally the head of the Chen family said: "Since Mr. Xi has already talked about it to this point, we won't go around the bush. I wonder if you know what the imperial court does about it. Implementation of new business tax”

Ji Song suddenly realized that it was because of this!

Seeing everyone's expectant eyes, he pondered for a moment. He knew about this and was even the driving force behind the scenes. But now it is only in the planning stage and has not even started trial operation.

"I don't know where you got the news, but I can only say that this is the general trend. I am not in a position to disclose the content. I can only say that it is generally fair to everyone."

"I know what you are thinking, but I hope you will think carefully about this matter. Since the court has started planning and is even compiling new tax laws, there is basically no possibility of stopping."

"You all come from wealthy families. People from wealthy families should understand one truth, that is, if you want a family to prosper, you must have a good economic foundation. To put it bluntly, you must be rich."

After looking at everyone, he continued: "But the same is true for a country. A healthy and good tax collection system is the blood of this country. The way of heaven is to make up for the loss but to make up for the deficiency. The way of man is to make up for the deficiency when it is not enough."

"The Tang Dynasty is now different from all previous imperial dynasties because we have enough land and output to support ten times the current population. This is our great blessing!"

One of them said excitedly when he heard this: "Isn't this all because you sent people out to sea to bring high-yielding seeds? Otherwise, we don't know how many people would starve to death and not have enough to eat!"

Ji Song waved his hand and said, "It's just a matter of a few students trying to compete. They went to sea and have little to do with me."

"I just want to tell you that the times are constantly advancing, and changes will follow. People or families who can keep up with the changes will inevitably be rejuvenated, and those who can't, time will not wait."

"If you go with it, you will prosper; if you go against it, you will retreat. I hope you can understand!"

Finally, Ji Song said: "In my opinion, the new tax law will only allow everyone to develop more healthily. I can only say this. When the business law comes down, you can make your own decision."

"Come here, see the guests off!"

What has been said has been said. Whether they can listen to it or not is their own business. They are not any of them.

Everyone left with deep thoughts, but Ji Song knew that the matter was not over yet. Compared with the north, the business atmosphere in the south is stronger, with merchants gathering, and coupled with maritime trade, this is the group of people who are most concerned about the new business laws.

When it comes to personal interests, no one can be safe.

But he also knows that new business laws are imperative. Business taxes have been difficult to collect since ancient times. But now with the layout of the trading market and banks, any transaction of more than ten transactions must be signed and stamped by the tax department, otherwise the court will not recognize it. .

In the past, it was not that the dynasties did not want to do this, but the cost of doing so was too great, and there were very few officials who could write and calculate, which made it impossible to implement it.

But now, there are at least millions of scholars in the Tang Dynasty, accounting for about one-tenth of the total population. This is simply a miracle in this day and age.

Even the Song Dynasty, with its extremely prosperous writing style, was only like this, or even worse.

Sometimes without a certain foundation, even if you have countless good ideas, you can only despair. Once you have the foundation, some things just fall into place
(End of this chapter)