Chapter 49: Newcomers come out

After looking at the teenagers of fifteen or sixteen, Kong Ming hoped that they would have some good suggestions. After all, what they learned was a variety of knowledge that combines the advantages of the two worlds. Now is the time for them to show their strengths.

These young people have not received the ideological education of the imperial government of the Shenlong Kingdom and have been educated in Tianlai City from the beginning. Therefore, their thoughts will be relatively open and will not have deep-rooted aristocratic concepts and slavery like Sophid and others.

Many of these young people have already made their mark in Tianlai City. Alpha has a restrained personality, is steady in his work, has a broad mind, and has a strong interest and keen sense of politics.

Ioria, taciturn, has outstanding martial arts and military talents, and is a strong overall perspective. She is Sophid's most ideal successor.

Desi has a very high business talent and even has an adventurous nature. After several years of training, Kong Ming planned to send him to the imperial capital to take charge of Sharons' business.

At this time, Dexi lowered his head, turned his head quickly, suddenly raised his head, looked at Kong Ming and said, "City Lord, I have something to say."

Kong Ming looked at Dexi with a smile and encouraged him, "Here everyone can express their ideas freely. As long as it is beneficial to the development of Tianlai City, no matter who it is, his opinions will be adopted!"

Desi's face showed joy, his body couldn't help but straighten, and everyone else was waiting for him to speak intently.

"City Lord, this is what I think. Since the Empire still needs us, Tianlaicheng, to build magic crossbows for it, and no other city can create magic crossbows. Why don't we negotiate with the Empire on the conditions of magic crossbows? At least we can ask the Empire to appropriately collect less taxes, and we have the technology of making magic crossbows, so we can bargain with the Empire. These are some of my views. If you don't want to, don't mind." Desi bowed to everyone as he said that.

Ioria and Desi had a good relationship and gave Desi a thumbs up for what he said.

The others were startled and negotiated terms with the empire and bargained. Only young people like them could think of such a bold idea. Sophid, who had received decades of imperial education in the empire, dared not imagine bargaining with the empire. They all had a deep slavery in them, which could not be changed in a short while.

Kong Ming looked at Dexi with appreciation and smiled at him. Kong Ming looked at the others, and at this time he could tell whether they were loyal to Tianlai City or to the empire.

As a result, everyone did not disappoint Kong Ming. Although they were surprised by Desi's idea, they all agreed with his proposal. They had already regarded Tianlai City as their home, and they all hoped that Tianlai City could get greater benefits, and they all started to discuss it there.

After all, Olivia has been influenced by the empire for many years, and looked a little hesitant. She looked at Kong Ming and said, "Master, is this inappropriate for the empire's bargaining? If this incident caused the empire to be dissatisfied with Tianlai City, it would be more than worth the loss." Olivia's face was filled with deep concern.

Kong Ming nodded. What Olivia said was not unreasonable, but he didn't know that no matter whether Tianlai City made any requests now, the empire would be eyeing the development of Tianlai City.

However, the empire will not act rashly at Tianlai City at this time. After all, Tianlai City is located on the border. If it is too harsh on Tianlai City, it is difficult to guarantee that it will be turned to the Kaile Empire. If Tianlai City and Kaile Empire collude, then Dingkai Mountain will be vulnerable again. Unless the Shenlong Kingdom wiped out the Kaile Empire, it would definitely not use force against Tianlai City.

Moreover, the Empire of Light has developed rapidly in recent years, and its emperors' ambition to dominate has begun to be demonstrated. The Empire of Light has been conscripted continuously in recent years, and its domestic military strength has reached 800,000. King Guti was also determined to transfer Marshal Hongdu to the border of the Empire of Light to prevent the Empire of Light from suddenly attacking.

When the Hongdu army left Dingkai Mountain, he could only rely on Kong Ming's Tianlai City army to station Dingkai Mountain. Therefore, now Tianlai City has made demands on the empire, and as long as it is not too much, the empire will consider it.

Kong Ming smiled slightly and said to Olivia: "About this, I don't think the empire will vent his anger on Tianlai City because of our bargaining. What we have to consider now is how to discuss a result that will satisfy the empire and us."

Looking at the city lord's confident expression, Olivia felt relieved. He was full of trust in the city lord.

Kong Ming looked at Desi and said, "This time the Empire will definitely tax the Tianlai City. However, if you can get a reasonable taxation condition, it depends on Desi and you. Now let's discuss how Tianlai City should collect taxes after the Empire implements taxes on Tianlai City."

Desi looked very happy. He was very excited that the city lord could hand over such an important matter to him. He secretly vowed to discuss a tax policy that would definitely be strong for Tianlai City to live up to the city lord's entrusted.

Everyone was sitting there quietly thinking at this time. The city lord wanted everyone to discuss this matter. It was definitely not that they hoped that all taxes would be added to residents. If the old tax policy was implemented, there would be no need to discuss it here.

Moreover, now the residents of Tianlai City have no land and business have no property. How can they collect taxes? Even the officials of Tianlai City have no property at all, let alone ordinary people.

Mr. Uk stood up at this time, bowed to Kong Ming, and said in high spirits: "Master Lord, I think first of all, we should provide a land distribution system for the residents of Tianlai City, or a land rental system. Or implement an employment system and hire residents to cultivate the fields. Only when residents have income can Tianlai City collect taxes on residents."

Kong Ming smiled and nodded to the old Mr. Uk, then looked at them and said, "Do you have any unique ideas about tax policies? You can say anything."

Others look at me, and I see that you have no objection. They all agree with the proposal of Mr. Uk. This is basically following the previous taxation methods. They are also accustomed to the old tax policies, so they have been recognized by most people.

Of course, there are also different opinions, that is, young people who receive Tianlaicheng education. The education they receive is completely different from others. Tianlaicheng's unique education makes them have their own understanding of urban development. Their thoughts are not limited to taxation, but the future development of the entire Tianlaicheng. Moreover, they are not bound by rules and regulations in their minds, and sometimes they have wild insights.

Alpha quietly stood up. After the city lord encouraged him just now, he became confident and had no more worries at this time.

"City Lord, I think it is not the best way to divide the land to households and then tax them!"

As soon as this statement was spoken, it immediately caused everyone's surprise. He looked at Alpha together, wondering if he had any other amazing words. Kong Ming was secretly happy, it seemed that the education in Tianlai City had begun to show results.

Everyone was waiting for Alpha to continue talking, and everyone else had a look of expectation on his face, hoping that he could express a different opinion. After all, everyone hopes that Tianlai City will get better and better, and everyone will agree with good suggestions.

Alpha was shocked and talked freely: "The residents of Tianlai City have experienced a five-year tax exemption system, which has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Moreover, this system can make the hearts of the people more united and cause little friction among residents. I believe that residents still hope that the tax exemption system can continue to be implemented, so I think it is better to still implement the tax exemption system, and the taxes of the empire will be borne by the city lord."

Alpha's words shocked everyone, and in this way, the interests of the city lord will not be guaranteed. Other cities in the empire are taxes borne by civilians, and the city lord does not bear any taxes.

Olivia immediately stood up and said, "No, in this way, the interests of the city lord will not be guaranteed at all, and he will even have to bear heavy taxes. This is inappropriate, inappropriate!"

Huanqi nodded as he listened to Alpha's words, and he agreed with Alpha's suggestions.

Alfa looked at Olivia, with a faint confidence on his face and continued: "This method seems that the interests of the city lord are damaged, but in fact it is not the case. Residents do not have taxes, so they will lose the heavy pressure in their hearts. They will have no burden and become much easier when doing things. Moreover, the interests of the city lord will be damaged, which will definitely make them grateful and work harder for the city lord, so that Tianlai City will be more united and stronger."

Alpha paused slightly and continued: "I believe that everyone has seen the efforts of residents in recent years, and the results of the city are also here. I believe that this is much harder than when there is tax on them in the past. They have no psychological burden and do not need to consider how to repay their debts by borrowing grain everywhere, so they have paid much more labor than before. And they are also full of gratitude to the city. No matter how big or small the city is in the city, they will spare no effort to do these things. These things originally did not require them, and they were all done by residents voluntarily. So although this matter seems to be the city lord losing some benefits, I believe that the city lord will get more for this."

Alpha's words shocked everyone again. He didn't expect that he could think of so much at such a young age and see so far. He did not start from the immediate interests, but pursue long-term interests and overall interests.
Chapter completed!