Dynasty Conquest

Chapter 133 Quarrel
The afternoon meeting is to discuss taxation, commerce, agriculture and other issues.

As the consul, Caton put forward many constructive suggestions, such as reducing and exempting various taxes that were heavy before the dynasty in the occupied areas, recruiting refugees to reclaim land, and so on.

However, when Caton proposed to increase business taxes, most of the civil servants opposed him without exception, which surprised Lin Chuan who was listening.

Most of the newly promoted officials are scholars who have nowhere to display their ambitions. The reduction or exemption of agricultural taxes and the increase of commercial taxes make them feel incredible.

According to the inherent practice of the dynasty, the main source of general taxation is agricultural taxation, and commercial taxation is better than nothing.

Faced with the opposition from most officials, Carton asked decisively without changing his face: "The burden on the people is heavy, and the noble merchants have a lot of money. Why can't they levy commercial taxes?"

Some officials retorted: "If the commercial tax is imposed, merchants will disappear in Mucheng, and the consequences will be disastrous. At that time, scarce materials such as salt and iron will not be able to be transported to Mucheng, and Mucheng will be in danger."

Lin Chuan sneered: "I'm afraid it violated the interests of your family? What kind of businessman disappeared in Mucheng, you are scaremongering."

Zhao Feng, the heir of the Zhao family, is now Caton's deputy, and he also stood up at this moment, "Master Lin, this is by no means alarmist. If this example is opened, no businessman will dare to come to the land occupied by our Nanchuan army to do business. The consequences will be... ...".

Lin Nuoyan was also uncertain at the moment, and didn't know how to make a decision.

"Let's put this aside for now, let me think about it and make a decision." Lin Nuoyan interrupted the two parties in the dispute.

As a traveler, Lin Chuan knows that collecting taxes from land is limited, but encouraging commerce, collecting taxes from commerce can be a steady stream of money.

But at this moment, due to the strong opposition of Zhao Feng and others, such a policy was forced to abort, which made Lin Chuan feel very uncomfortable.

The next few topics discussed all involved the interests of the big Mucheng family. As the representative of the big family, Zhao Feng, the deputy lord of Mucheng, stood up and opposed from time to time, which made Lin Chuan hate him so much, but he had nothing to do with him.

After the meeting, Lin Chuan left the meeting room angrily.

"Check it out for me! I want to see what this guy's background is, but let him dictate the territory we've built!"

Lin Chuan's heart was very unbalanced. The territory his brother had worked so hard to build, it was his turn to implement the policy, but Zhao Feng and others were allowed to enjoy the benefits. Thinking about it makes him angry.

Xia Ge also came over at this moment, seeing Lin Chuan's unhappy face, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Don't be angry, and clean him up when you have a chance."

"We brothers haven't had a drink together for a long time, today I invite you, if you don't get drunk, you won't return." Xia Ge invited.

"Lord Lin, wait a moment." Just as Lin Chuan was about to leave, a guard from the Shuai Mansion chased him up from behind.

The guard rushed to Lin Chuan: "Master Lin, the handsome man asked you to stay, he has something to ask you for."

Xia Ge spread out his hands, with a helpless expression: "It seems that I will treat you to a drink next time, and save another meal."

"Make it up next time, you can't escape."

Lin Chuan bid farewell to Xia Ge, and waited alone by the corridor.

Lin Nuoyan was talking and laughing with Caton and walked out of the conference room at this moment, Lin Chuan's pupils shrank slightly, and Zhao Feng was there.

Lin Nuoyan also saw Lin Chuan, and beckoned Lin Chuan over.

Lin Chuan didn't want to see Zhao Feng very much, but he walked over anyway.

Carton sat in a wheelchair and was pushed by Zhao Feng. Seeing Lin Chuan approaching, he praised Lin Nuoyan: "The Lin family really deserves its reputation. It is not easy for Lin Chuan to have the demeanor of a general at such a young age."

Lin Nuoyan looked at Lin Chuan with a smile on his face: "Chuan'er, the military plans you proposed just now are very suitable for our current situation. I have arranged for Adjutant Luo to draft an order and prepare to implement it."

"Uncle Lin, are you in a hurry?"

"Although the time is a bit rushed, I am going to leave this matter to you. I believe you can handle it properly."

Lin Chuan agreed.After all, he was the one who wrote the whole army plan, and let him implement it in detail, and he is also familiar with it a lot.

But at this moment, it was a surprise.

Zhao Feng cupped his hands at Lin Nuoyan, "Commander, Zhao Feng is not talented, and he is willing to follow Mr. Lin to exercise. I wonder if the commander will agree."

Lin Chuan always felt that Zhao Feng had some ulterior motives and was always on guard. Before Lin Nuoyan could speak, he first refused.

"Mr. Zhao is weak, and the army is full of vulgar warriors. I think it is more appropriate for Mr. Zhao to stay in the government office."

Facing Lin Chuan's refusal, Zhao Feng smiled: "Master Lin doesn't know something. I have been practicing martial arts since I was a child, and my body is not bad. If there is a chance, I would like to discuss with Master Lin."

"Oh?" Lin Chuan squinted his eyes and met Zhao Feng's eyes. He had misread it, and he didn't expect that Zhao Feng was still a Lianjiazi.

"Lin Chuan, don't underestimate Mr. Zhao's family. He inherited his family's long spear skills, and his combat power is not weak."

The reminder in Caton's words is obvious, that is to tell Lin Chuan not to underestimate Zhao Feng.

Lin Nuoyan nodded: "Since Mr. Zhao is interested, let's follow Chuan'er to implement the army plan. Anyway, Chuan'er is too busy alone."

"Marshal Xie" Zhao Feng hurriedly handed over Xie Lin Nuoyan, as if he was afraid that he would change his mind.

Lin Chuan also nodded, since Lin Nuoyan spoke, if he objected again, it would be his fault.

"Old man, then I'll go back first." Carton said goodbye to Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuoyan made a please, Lin Chuan moved out of the way, and Zhao Feng pushed Caton away from the Marshal's Mansion.

It wasn't until they walked away that Lin Chuan frowned and asked, "Uncle Lin, who is this Zhao Feng, and why does Master Caton favor him so much?"

Lin Nuoyan smiled: "He is a distant relative of Katon. He was persecuted by the dynasty and joined us half a month ago. However, this young man is not bad, he is humble and polite, and his martial arts is also good. You have to learn from him this time, and don't do things too much. reckless."

Lin Chuan nodded and said yes, but he still murmured, distant relatives?Such a coincidence?

Lin Nuoyan finally ordered: "Chuan'er, wait for me at the ancestral house tomorrow, I have something for you."

Although Lin Chuan really wanted to know what Lin Nuoyan gave him, but Lin Nuoyan didn't say anything, and he couldn't ask. It seemed that he would not know until tomorrow.

Saying goodbye to Lin Nuoyan, just as Lin Chuan walked outside the Marshal's mansion, the guard Thunderstorm came over mysteriously, and whispered: "My lord, the investigation has a result."

Lin Chuan glanced around, "Go back and talk."

Not long after, Lin Chuan had returned to his single-family villa, and let the rest of the guards retreat.

"You can talk now."

Although Lin Chuan had already learned from Lin Nuoyan that Zhao Feng was from a distant relative in Caton, but as a soldier, he intuitively felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.

"After investigation, the Zhao family is a distant relative of Mr. Caton, from Lingbei Province..."

The results of the thunderstorm investigation did not have much information. After all, it is not so easy to investigate clearly in a short time.

Lin Chuan ordered: "Continue to investigate secretly, and don't let anyone find out."

Thunderstorm nodded and went out.

　Recommend a friend's military book "Killed List", if you are interested, you can read it.

　　


(End of this chapter)