Hokage, I am Uzumaki Naruto

Lu Yi replied: "Here, there is no tax rate. Generally, farmers pay according to the amount of grain stipulated by the state."

"Then what should the farmers do if they can't pay the food in a famine year?"

"What else can I do?"

At this time, among the crowd, an official from the Harada Kingdom said: "The common people have no food, so they can only sell their sons and daughters! They must also be exchanged for food, and pay all the food."

"Otherwise, we can only pay the country's annual taxes in the same amount of money.

That’s not counting the poll tax, but when it comes to this, it’s outrageous…”

Then, in order to let everyone better understand the darkness under the rule of Daimyo, he even gave a bunch of eloquent examples.

For example, what is the household tax calculated according to each household in each village.In addition, based on the adult population, each person has to pay 120 taels of silver per year, which is called a calculation tax.

For the rest, there are minor children who need to pay oral tax and so on.As many as hairs on a cow.

And the reason why he knows this is because the taxation of various countries in the ninja world is essentially the same.

Of course, the most important thing is that a country is different from a village.

The overall population of the village is sparse, so as long as there is a little land, it can support tens of thousands of people.

Moreover, the source of the village's economy mainly depends on the military expenditure provided by the original countries.

Therefore, in the context of a small ruling base and very few people.Villagers as long as there is no war.

You can live comfortably just by becoming a ninja and doing missions in exchange for commissions.

For details, you can refer to Qatar, a small country that hosts the World Cup in modern times, for such a reason.

But the country is different.

Not only do you need to manage a large area of ​​land, but you also have to pay neighboring countries for land cession and compensation from time to time because of wars.

Therefore, for big countries, increasing taxes has become a necessary means.

It's just that, for ordinary people who depend on land for survival.

These taxes that are on their heads one after another have become the most fundamental reason for them to eventually go bankrupt.

Chapter 371 Candidates for new village leaders

And just after the officials of Harada Country explained everything to everyone.

Minato, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke!

He looked at the crowd and said: "Everyone has heard, this is the tragic life of the people under the original daimyo's rule."

"Therefore, helping people everywhere to get rid of their difficult lives is the biggest problem we will face in the future."

"Yes."

The crowd responded in unison.

Minato continued: "Therefore, our first step in reforming the tax system is to abolish the poll tax and various exorbitant taxes during the reign of the daimyo."

"As for the agricultural tax..." Minato thought for a while and said, "Given the current situation, it will not be abolished for the time being.

However, the tax rate depends on the amount of land each farmer has and whether it is divided into Susukita or Tomita, and it will be collected to varying degrees. "

"As for other taxes, they will all be implemented in accordance with the original Muye Village system."

The most important of these are business tax and personal income tax.

As one of the main tax channels of the former village.

Naturally, it will not change now.

In this way, after the unanimous consent of everyone, the issue of taxation has temporarily come to an end.

As for the specific aftermath, there will be officials in charge of dealing with this aspect of knowledge at that time, and they will communicate with Minato in private.

At the moment, everyone's minds are still mainly focused on the major issues that need to be dealt with urgently.

For example, among the ten cabinet ministers, Terumi Mei proposed that if they, the leaders of the original villages, were all concentrated in the central government.

What about the villagers under his rule?

It is impossible to re-appoint officials to manage the villages.In that case, it will definitely cause a lot of discomfort among the villagers.

Regarding this question, Minato pondered for a moment and felt quite a headache.

At this time, among the cabinet ministers, Kakashi suddenly said: "I have an idea about how to deal with this issue."

"Really?"

Hearing this, everyone in the audience became interested.

Minato looked at Kakashi and said, "If that's the case, why don't you tell Kakashi what you think?"

"Yes."

Kakashi said immediately: "I think so. Why don't we separate Ninja Village from national politics?"

"Ninja Village is like a military region in every part of the country. The leader of the natural military region should also be appointed by the country.

And Ninja Village is the same reason.

Therefore, Hokage-sama can completely choose a suitable candidate from the original senior management of Ninja Villages in various places to serve as the leader of his village, just like the previous daimyos. "

"This plan is very good!"

As soon as Kakashi finished speaking, this proposal was approved by most cabinet ministers.

Among the crowd, the former Fourth Raikage Yeyue Ai said: "I agree with Kakashi's proposal! Here, I suggest that for Hidden Cloud Village. My deputy, Darui, can be the leader of Hidden Cloud Village."

"Not bad. I also agree. As for Yanyin Village, the old man thinks that Didala is very good."

Ohnoki followed suit, and also deliberately glanced at Didara who was not far away from him.

Didara was so scared that he immediately waved his hands and said: "Old man, let me say it first, it's okay for you to discuss it, just a little bit, don't get involved with me."

After all, for a person like him with a flamboyant and unruly personality, letting him manage a village is tantamount to putting him in jail.

Seeing Didara's reluctance, Onoki couldn't help but cursed angrily: "That's what you look like! Even now, we are all from the same country. You are still so unwilling to listen to the old man."

Didara replied: "That's right, old man, you still have the nerve to say that now we are all from the same country, and you still want to control me.

Anyway, in a word, if I want to be the leader of Yanyin Village, I am not willing. "

"OK OK!"

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Minato hurriedly stopped it: "You two stop arguing."

"Okay. For Hokage-sama's sake, I won't scold you for now."

Onoki said helplessly.

But in his heart, he was secretly complaining about this heir he was optimistic about.

Didara, why doesn't he have any eyesight?

Old man, I didn't do this for your own good?

He thought so.

On the other side, Minato continued to speak: "Looking at the statements of the cabinet ministers, it is estimated that all of them agree. So, here I also express my opinion, and I agree with this proposal."

"So, strike while the iron is hot. If you feel that there are suitable candidates to succeed the leaders of the five great ninja villages, you may as well speak up."

"Yes."

Got Watergate's affirmation.

Everyone's heart is completely settled.

So the ten cabinet ministers said one after another: "As for Yanyin Village, since Didara is not willing to be the leader, then the old man will choose my son Huangtu."

It was Onoki who spoke.

But as soon as this remark came out, Yeyue Ai Yinyang said strangely: "Senior Onomu is really a virtuous man who does not avoid relatives! Huang Tu, with his strength as a jounin, is he good enough to be the leader of Yanyin Village?"

"Besides, I heard that your Yanyin Village is gone now, what kind of leader do you need?"

"Then you don't have to worry about it." Onogi replied unceremoniously: "Anyway, you are not the one who makes the decision."

He said, looked at Minato, and immediately changed his tone to a respectful tone: "You say yes, Hokage-sama."

Watergate:"……"

Just quietly watching Onoki's performance.

I have to say that the old man's attitude towards people is really quite different.

But that's fine too.

At least in this way, he doesn't have to worry, the two will have the idea of ​​joining forces.

So Minato nodded and said, "Not bad. So I will consider Senior Onogi's suggestion."

Then, Terumi Mei who was on the side followed and said: "The words of Wuyin Village, according to my original idea, were originally intended to train the younger generation of the village.

Now, in Wuyin Village, there is no one except me.The only one who can be the leader of the village is no longer beheaded. "

At this time, Grandma Qiandai also said: "As for Laoshen, I am only temporary. So I plan to hand over the heavy responsibility to Xie."

She looked at Xie: "What about Xie, are you still willing to return to Shayin Village and continue to be the leader?"

Scorpion shook his head, in response to his grandmother's question.

He replied calmly: "I'm used to the life in Yuyin Village. The reason why I took over the position of Kazekage in Shayin Village before was just to meet Naruto's request during the war."

"So, regarding the new leader of Sand Hidden Village, Grandmother should find someone else."

This……

Grandma Chiyo was speechless.

Hearing what grandson said, it seemed that he didn't plan to go back to the village.

In desperation, she could only say: "Since that's the case, my wife can't help it. Sand Yin Village can't pick a successor."

Chapter 372 Appointing Itachi as the leader of Hidden Sand Village

However, in fact, it is not true as she said, Sha Yin Village really cannot choose a successor.

For example, the old lady actually thought of pushing Gaara to the top in her heart.

Just considering Gaara's identity, age, and strength.In desperation, she could only give up.

And just when Grandma Qiandai's voice fell.

On Konoha's side, Asma found an opportunity, and immediately said to Minato: "That's just right, since Shayin Village can't pick a candidate, why not choose from Konoha's side."

"Yeah, I think that's a good suggestion too."

Among the cabinet ministers, Shikahisa, who belongs to Konoha's side, also spoke at the right time.

Unexpectedly, Minato did not respond to the two's suggestions.

Instead, he turned to look at Kakashi beside him and said, "Kakashi, what do you think?"

Kakashi said flatly: "I have nothing to say, everything is under your orders, Hokage-sama."

"What about Fu Yue? What do you think?"

Minato looked sideways at Fugaku who was sitting on the left seat.

After thinking about it for a while, Fuyue said, "I think it's feasible. It's Konoha's side... who is suitable to be the leader of Sand Hidden Village..."

Before he finished speaking, his eyes turned to Kakashi who was on the side.

Without further ado, Minato understood what he meant.

Obviously, as far as Konoha is concerned, Kakashi and him are suitable candidates for the leader of Hidden Sand Village.

As for other candidates, it is not without.

Just wanting to come to Madara and Hashirama, I definitely don't want to worry about such a trivial matter.

So after thinking about it, Minato suddenly thought of someone.

With a smile on his face, he said: "It's not that there are no candidates for what I have to say. I just think of one person, Fugaku's eldest son, Uchiha Itachi, who is very suitable to be the leader of Sand Hidden Village."