Chapter 140: There are conditions for exchange of interests

During the boring days, Li Xun finally waited for the imperial court's order. As Zhang Xiaobao expected, the imperial court had no time to send people to Luzhou or even Yazhou to take charge.

At the same time, I didn’t want to give up the newly discovered places. Regardless of whether it was once the land of the Tang Dynasty or not, I heard that there was gold, copper, and I heard that there was high grain production there.

I also heard that the local people were tribes, and I was very angry in the will to let Li Xun seek justice for the people of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Xun naturally didn't have to rush back and get his fiefdom.

According to reliable sources, the imperial court has been quarreling to pay taxes for merchants returning from overseas, and everyone wants to arrange their own people in this important position.

But this is too difficult, the coastline is too long, and if you really want to collect taxes, merchants need to consciously stop ships in relevant places. This is obviously impossible. Specialties not owned by the Tang Dynasty can be found, and gold and copper cannot be controlled.

This problem was sent to Luzhou together with the decree to Li Xun, which meant that the two masters of the Zhang family could find a way to find another land.

"Is there a way?" Wang Juan saw the non-standard emperor's handwritten handwritten book, and while admiring, he asked Zhang Xiaobao.

"Yes, if not, it's not there any other time. It's simple here, but why should I tell them? My father doesn't care about the customs affairs."

Zhang Xiaobao said indifferently.

Old Man Zhang and Old Man Bi were also thinking about the same thing, so they found Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan and asked the two of them to play billiards with them for a few games. After Zhang Xiaobao won continuously without any mercy, the topic was shifted to the control of tariffs.

"Xiaobao, Juanjuan, today I will give you two a difficult problem to see if you can solve it. It is said that there is such a country, which is surrounded by plains and is adjacent to many countries. Many merchants secretly transport goods from other countries. What should I do if this country wants to collect taxes?"

Old man Bi looked at Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan with a smile and asked.

Wang Juan and Zhang Xiaobao looked at each other and thought to themselves.

"Grandpa Bi, I know that if you buy our cement, build the city walls, and surround the entire country, if a merchant comes from another country, he will be stopped."

Wang Juan blinked her eyes and said with certainty the solution she had thought of.

Zhang Xiaobao also followed by, "Grandpa Bi, I think that would be a bit of a waste of cement."

Old Man Bi nodded and signaled Zhang Xiaobao to continue.

"Grandpa Bi, my solution is to send a large number of people to patrol and ride horses. It's the plains, so there should be a lot of grass? If you don't have it, you can eat wherever you go."

Zhang Xiaobao expressed his ideas.

Old Man Bi and Old Man Zhang were stupid. This was not the answer they wanted at all. They swept around Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, and they were very suspicious that the two were talking nonsense on purpose.

Two smart little guys could not say the stupid words they had just said.

"What if there was a sea next to you?" Old Man Zhang had to point it straight.

"Sea? Then use cement to repair the seawall. It is tall and large, leaving only a few places for the boat to dock." Wang Juan slightly changed what she said just now.

"Not proper, that's a lot of cement, my idea is..."

"Your idea is to send countless boats to patrol, and there are fish in the sea. You can just eat fish directly when the time comes. If not, raise some fish, right?"

Before Zhang Xiaobao could finish speaking, Old Man Zhang continued his words.

Zhang Xiaobao nodded violently.

"You two, forget it, let's tell you directly that your family has discovered another land of the Tang Dynasty. The merchants went to transport goods. How to collect taxes when they came back? The place was discovered by your family, and this problem must be solved by your family."

Old Man Bi now understood. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan must know the solution. They just didn't say it. In desperation, they found a reason. He felt blushing when he said this reason, which was a bit too bullying.

Sure enough, Zhang Xiaobao was stunned for a moment and said quietly: "My family found another place and needed to solve this problem. Then, if my family found locals from other places, should they also be used to educate them on behalf of the court?"

"Uh~! This education is not necessary. Think about it, your father is about to leave and the next place has not been chosen yet. It is not easy. He may be arranged to be a Beijing official in Beijing."

Old Man Bi's face turned redder. How could others let others do the things that are educated? Then, he might not know the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

In desperation, he began to use threatening means. After speaking, his eyes did not dare to meet the pure eyes of Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.

"Grandpa Bi, there are many capable people in the court, why should you intervene? The court collects taxes, so why are you not afraid of the court using it to conquer wars? By then, countless relatives will lose their sons or fathers, and men in the family."

Zhang Xiaobao has no benefits yet, how could he express his ideas?

Old Man Bi said a few times and said, "The surrounding countries cannot be dealt with now. They are mainly used for disaster relief. The treasury is not enough to have no money. It can't be built even if you want to build a road. It's not like Luzhou. The cement roads look more beautiful than the capital. They are sea walls and lighthouses, and the walls of the capital are still mud."

When Old Man Bi saw that the threat was not enough, he started crying for poverty. It seemed that if the walls of the capital could not be all cement and the roads leading to various places were not cement, then the Zhang family was like a sinner. Who told the Zhang family to build Luzhou so well?

Zhang Xiaobao thought for a while and said, "Grandpa Bi, I'm really worried that my father will return to the capital to do things. It's too early now, especially Juanjuan's father. It's okay if the official position is a false position, but it's still so low. When Juanjuan and I came here just now, Juanjuan's father also mentioned helping the court find a way to collect taxes, but because the official position is too low, it's impossible to submit a memorandum. It's a pity, very regretful."

Old Man Zhang and Old Man Bi understood that the Zhang family wanted to exchange conditions and let Wang Juan's father be promoted to the position, just be a void.

"Oh, it's really like this? That's really a strong Tang Dynasty. What's the name of an official? Wusan official, the fourth rank, is it called?" Old Man Bi was very good at it.

"Call General Zhuangwu?" Old Man Zhang said.

Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were satisfied. Once again, Wang Juan's mother would also get the identity of a fourth-rank imperial edict.

Zhang Xiaobao is not afraid that Old Man Bi will not keep his word, so next time, don’t expect to get news from himself.

"Ah? General of Martial Arts? Then you have to strengthen your martial arts. If you strengthen your martial arts in the Tang Dynasty, the general will naturally lead his troops, so he will take his troops to the newly discovered places to protect the merchants. At that time, a few soldiers will be placed on each ship. I believe that the soldiers will definitely bring the merchants back to the designated safe place."

"Yes, yes, just send soldiers and ships over. Why didn't I expect? The court had never considered this and seemed to have focused all its attention on the Tang Dynasty. OK, okay, Xiaobao and Juanjuan don't worry, the appointment will come soon."

Old Man Bi realized now that things were not as complicated as imagined. Any merchant in the past would definitely seek protection from local soldiers. He would not worry as long as he used troops to escort them. Even if a merchant wanted to do it himself, it would be impossible to keep the secret.

"Xiaobao, Juanjuan, what are the tariffs you will charge when the merchant comes back?" Old Man Bi asked another question casually.

On the contrary, everyone said one thing, and this one was not bad. Zhang Xiaobao replied without thinking: "It depends on what goods. If it is gold and copper, you should collect taxes hard. If it is grain, not only can you not collect taxes, but you should compensate for some of the copper or gold.

In other words, if you bring some copper back and some of the food, then it is very likely that there will be no tax on copper. Encourage them to bring food back. The food from the Tang Dynasty is still a bit insufficient now."

Old Man Zhang and Old Man Bi nodded repeatedly when they heard this. A good way could be adjusted, which was to directly replace the copper tax, instead of letting the merchants sell it directly. Anyone who pays the grain would be more cost-effective than directly paying copper, allowing the merchants to transport countless grains to the Tang Dynasty.

This is actually a kind of discrimination and punishment against businessmen. Zhang Xiaobao can't control it and doesn't want to care about it. Just do your own thing well.

He found a bigger official for Wang Juan's father. Both Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were very happy. Whoever wanted to be an official who collected tariffs would do it. His father could not do it. It was a storm and something could easily happen.

When the two returned home in the yard, Li Xun was bored with the four sleeping children, his eyes were not focal and he was stunned.

Seeing the two of them coming in, they immediately came forward and said, "Xiaobao, why haven't they come back from there yet? Will they be beaten to death by local people?"

"More than a thousand people are so easy to fight? There are weapons and equipment. Why are you anxious? Maybe they have found good things again." Zhang Xiaobao was not worried that a thousand people would not come back.

"How about not being in a hurry? I am also in charge of this matter now, and I still want to go over and take a look." Li Xun was still thinking about the matter there.

Zhang Xiaobao looked at his younger brothers and sisters. The little guys slept very well one by one, and occasionally they had to move their mouths, like breastfeeding. He smiled and said, "Even if they come back, you can't go. Once you go, you will have to wait too much time, and it is very likely that my father will leave.

I guess the court asked you to take charge first, and someone has come to this side. The moment my father left, the new governor and the new person in charge who replaced you came over. You have to leave. While there is still time, make arrangements. Your fiefdom cannot occupy the size of a state, and it is best to be a good place. My father also goes to be the new governor."

"It turns out there is no chance this year." Li Xun sighed.

Then he became happy, "Yes, I have to make arrangements. Then I will follow you to see what the new place can be built into."

"Xiaobao, there is another thing. The Ning family has not been deceived now. Do you need to think of some more solutions?"

"No hurry, I always have to give people time to react. Start with other states and let Qinzhou see. I believe they will not miss such an opportunity."

Zhang Xiaobao is not worried at all, the liar's mentality is very important.

Seeing that the Zhang family was not worried, Li Xun was relieved and said, "What are you doing now? I have nothing to do. I am idle all day long. I don't have to worry about the things on the mountain. Find some work for me."

"It's not easy to work? I'll find you one now to help train divers and learn from Xiaotao whom I want to achieve." Zhang Xiaobao sent Li Xun casually.
Chapter completed!