The best little eunuch

Chapter 130 Continue to Blackmail
Chapter 130 Continue to Blackmail
"Well, after half a month, I will go to the southeast to inspect your mistakes." Lin Feng looked at Xin Hong and said.

Patting his chest, Xin Hong said: "No problem. My lord, after half a month, I will definitely let you see a combat-capable army."

Looking at Lu Shuai again, Lin Feng asked: "How is the editorial factory now?" Lin Feng has always been most concerned about the editorial factory. After all, this is Lin Feng's only obvious power, and it is very deterrent.

"Don't worry, my lord, the development of the editing factory is very smooth. At present, I am very skilled in cooperating with Mr. Qi." Lu Shuai looked at Lin Feng and replied.

"So, I'm relieved." Lin Feng looked at Qi Heihu again, and asked about Skynet.Since none of the people here were outsiders, Lin Feng didn't have any scruples, so he asked directly.

"My lord, the current headquarters of Skynet has all moved to Jinling City. At present, our main force has been concentrated in Jiangnan, and in order to cooperate with the future collection of commercial taxes by your lord, we have also opened many shops, and we have also agreed with the Shen family. Yes, the Shen family will fully support your work." Qi Heihu said to Lin Feng.These were all explained by Lin Feng when Qi Heihu left the capital.

Nodding his head, Lin Feng said, "Brother Qi has worked hard. With the support of Mr. Shen, it should be much easier for us to collect commercial taxes."

"My lord, only the support of Shen Yuanwai is not enough." Qi Heihu said: "There are many merchants in Jinling, not only local merchants, but also merchants from other places. They have many chambers of commerce in Jiangnan. With the support of these people, it is too difficult to collect business taxes!"

"This is also a problem." Lin Feng said: "Brother Qi, please work hard, investigate all the information of these people, and then list it. After I read it, I will treat these people to dinner and see if I can get their information. support."

"Yes, my lord." Qi Heihu replied.

The difference between Nanjiang and Beijiang is that there are relatively few big businessmen in Beijiang. Except for the four big officials, the rest are basically stragglers. Even if they oppose it, it has nothing to do with the overall situation.But Nanjiang is different. Most of the small merchants here have joined chambers of commerce controlled by big merchants, and these chambers of commerce are mostly divided by region. Therefore, the relationship is very complicated and there are many forces formed.It is really too difficult to convince them one by one.

"My lord, do you want to use your method in Beijiang?" Lu Shuai asked.In Beijiang, Lin Feng made Sun Shide submit by collecting braids.

Shaking his head, Lin Feng said: "I don't need it for now, this method will make people feel disgusted. Although it will succumb to us for a while, it will form a barrier between each other, which is not beautiful."

"What are you afraid of? Can those businessmen still beat us?" Lu Shuai asked.Lu Shuai, who was born as a soldier, pays attention to whoever has the biggest fist and whoever decides.Strength is the capital to speak.

"It's best if this matter can be resolved peacefully. If it's not possible, it's the only way to go. However, when necessary, we can kill chickens to scare monkeys." Lin Feng said with a trace of murderous intent.He, Lin Feng, is not a kind person. He has a tight tax collection task, so he has to resort to unusual means.However, unless it is necessary, Lin Feng still wants to resolve it peacefully.

In Nanjiang Province, the tripartite forces are crucial in order to collect the commercial tax.These three forces are the local merchant forces in Nanjiang. Needless to say, being a local is the biggest advantage.The composition of this force is basically composed of the big clans and the gentry class in Nanjiang. They are rich and powerful, and they also occupy local advantages. It is understandable that they have become a big force.

The second force is composed of foreign businessmen. As foreigners, they wandered in Nanjiang. Naturally, they had to conflict with local businessmen in Nanjiang and were bullied by locals. Over time, they also formed a force and formed their own. Chamber of Commerce Association.This chamber of commerce is relatively loose and consists of many fellow township associations, but once a merchant or fellow township association needs help, the entire fellow township association will be their help.

Third-party forces are also the most complicated forces, officials and businessmen.The so-called official business refers to the operation of commodities that are monopolized by the imperial court, such as salt and iron.Most of them have an official background, and they are even officials themselves.Just like the salt shops everywhere, they belong directly to the Jiangnan Salt Road Yamen.The Jiangnan Salt Road Yamen is in charge of the national salt trafficking, sales and prices.Complete official monopoly.Its profits are high beyond imagination.Unlike modern times, table salt is very cheap.

"You think you want to collect commercial tax, what should you do?" Lin Feng asked Li Wenyuan, who was sitting across from him, who was also frowning.

Shaking his head slightly, Li Wenyuan said: "It's not easy. If you want to collect taxes from Yandao Yamen, they will never agree. After all, everyone belongs to the imperial court. No matter how you say it, it doesn’t make sense.”

"If taxes are collected, they must be treated equally. In order to show the court's determination to collect taxes, the Yandao Yamen should pay higher taxes!" Lin Feng said.The salt industry is nothing in modern times, but in ancient times, it was an absolute profiteering industry.At least from the time when Lin Feng came to this era, salt is definitely a luxury for ordinary people.

"My lord, this will not work. The Yandao Yamen represents the interests of many people. At least the lower officials know that many ministers in the court receive a lot of money from the Yandao Yamen every year. No matter who makes the salt The Daotai of the Dao Yamen is indispensable for the money that should be handed over to the few people in the court every year, and this is also a rule formed over the years." Li Wenyuan looked at Lin Feng and continued: "It's like being the governor of the Jinling Mansion. , you can also get 5 taels of dividends every year."

"So, you also took their benefits?" Lin Feng was a little surprised, how long has Li Wenyuan been here?It was bought by someone.

"My lord, as I said, this is the rule of the Yandao Yamen." Li Wenyuan said: "As the governor of the three provinces, since there is no such precedent, they must be discussing how much dividends to give to your lord? As long as they negotiate a result, they will definitely come Find an adult."

"What if I want to break this rule?" Lin Feng asked.What kind of shit rules is this?It has continued for so many years!

Looking at Lin Feng, Li Wenyuan said: "Then, my lord, you are against most officials in the court."

"Does that include you too?" Looking at Li Wenyuan, Lin Feng asked.

"My lord is just joking. If it includes the lower officials, then the lower officials won't talk to you, my lord." Li Wenyuan said to Lin Feng: "Although they sent 5 taels of silver to the lower officials when they took office. , but the lower officials haven’t moved a penny, just wait for the adults to come, and let the adults handle it.”

"Sorry, I was suspicious." Lin Feng apologized to Li Wenyuan.When he heard Li Wenyuan's words on the first day of junior high school, he couldn't help being angry.The person I selected by myself was just sent to work in Jinling Mansion, but he was bought by someone, and anyone would be angry.

"It's normal for adults to have such thoughts." Li Wenyuan said: "After all, regardless of Nanjiang and Beijiang, how many officials have received the so-called dividends, and the lower officials don't know, but what is certain is that officials above the fourth rank must definitely pay dividends. There are dividends."

"So many people are good?" Lin Feng asked.

Nodding his head, Li Wenyuan said, "Just a little more."

"It seems that collecting taxes on the salt industry is a big trouble." Lin Feng said with some headaches.The original success in Beijiang gave him great confidence, thinking that Nanjiang would be so easy, but unexpectedly, Li Wenyuan gave Lin Feng a blow in the head.

"My lord, why don't we temporarily not collect taxes from the Yandao Yamen? The taxes of other merchants are relatively easy to collect." Li Wenyuan said to Lin Feng.Collecting taxes from the Yandao Yamen involved too much.

After waving his hand, Lin Feng said: "Absolutely not. If you collect taxes, you must treat them equally. If you treat one more favorably than another, you will leave people with excuses." If Lin Feng only collected taxes from ordinary businessmen, and ignored officials and businessmen If not, then Lin Feng is deceiving himself and others, and his tax collection is also abnormal.

Seeing that Lin Feng's attitude was so firm, Li Wenyuan couldn't say anything.If you want to collect taxes from the Yandao yamen, it is simply as difficult as climbing the sky.Unless Lin Feng is against such a huge interest group, otherwise, it is impossible for him to collect taxes from the Yandao Yamen.

"Who is the Taoist of Yandao Yamen?" Lin Feng asked.At least you have to know who this person is before you can figure out a way.However, Lin Feng also knew that even this platform cannot be the master.Those who can call the shots are all in the court.

"Tang Haiming. I don't know the details. He only took office last year." Li Wenyuan said to Lin Feng.After all, Li Wenyuan has not been working in Nanjiang for a long time, and it is not easy to know so much.

"For the tax collection of Yandao Yamen, let's put it aside for now." Lin Feng said, took out the tax rate table formulated by Beijiang Province, handed it to Li Wenyuan, and said: "This is the tax rate for various industries formulated by Beijiang Province Watch, see if Nanjiang Province can refer to it."

At present, Nanjiang Province has neither a chief envoy nor an envoy.There is no governor.Basically, each prefecture and county manages it by itself.When encountering major events, they basically go directly to the court.Therefore, Lin Feng can only let Li Wenyuan do it for him to collect taxes from the whole province.

"Yes, I will take it back and study it carefully, and then I will give you an answer." Li Wenyuan said to Lin Feng.

"Okay, take a closer look and don't worry." Lin Feng said to Li Wenyuan: "Currently there is no chief envoy in Nanjiang Province, which is very inconvenient. You will temporarily hold the position of chief envoy. A more suitable person will talk."

"Thank you, sir." Li Wenyuan was stunned for a moment, and immediately said to Lin Feng.Lin Feng let himself serve as the chief envoy. This is trust in him. How could Li Wenyuan be unhappy?

After Li Wenyuan left, Lin Feng brought Qi Heihu over.

"My lord, what do you want from me?" Qi Heihu asked.

"I give you a task." Lin Feng said: "Go and check the details of Tang Haiming in Yandao Yamen Daotai. The more detailed the better."

"Yes, my lord. The humble job will be implemented as soon as possible." Qi Heihu replied immediately.

"This matter must be done quickly, and don't disturb them." Lin Feng said to Qi Heihu.Although he knew that even if Tang Haiming's details were found out, it would not be of much use, but Lin Feng still wanted to give it a try.

"Yes, my lord, I will do it right away." Qi Heihu said, and hurried to do it.

After Qi Heihu left, Lin Feng found Yao Xing, and he wanted Yao Xing to investigate a more important matter.

"You mobilize your people immediately to find out the salt transportation route, salt sales situation, and the profits of Liangjiang Salt Road Yamen. The more detailed the better." Lin Feng just left this matter to Yao Xing, not to Qi Heihu did it together because Yao Xing and Qi Heihu had different emphases.

Qiheihu's people are mostly civilians, and it is difficult to get access to some official things, but Yaoxing's people are just the opposite. Most of them have official backgrounds, and it is relatively easier to check these things.

(End of this chapter)