"Taxes have actually increased. It looks like the harvest in this area is quite good this year."
Varian looked at the report and breathed a sigh of relief. This was the tax revenue of a small town in Elwynn Forest near Lakeside Town. The tax revenue there was very outstanding this year when other places were not very good.
But looking at the high commercial taxes in other places, Varian didn't know what to say, because the tax ratio became strange.
"But why are the commercial taxes in other places so high? Woolen cloth... hmm? There are a lot of sheep this year? Is it because the farmers are selling sheep on a large scale again?"
He asked his Grand Duke Bolvar.
"Well, there has indeed been a lot of woolen cloth on the market recently, but the reason and source seems to be from the Wild West."
Bolvar didn't quite understand this aspect.
"Mr. Li Ke suggested that Miss Jennifer use wool to replace the food tax so that people in the western wilderness can eat, so he has a lot of wool there, so he opened a textile factory. Recently, many businessmen have gone to him to purchase goods.
, his purchase price is very low, that’s why the business volume is so high, I did the math, and it turns out that he is basically operating at a loss.”
Ms. Presto now spoke, and the Black Dragon Princess disguised as a human began her performance.
"This is his plan to win people's hearts. After all, if the people in the western wilderness are poorer, they will sell sheep and slaughter livestock on a large scale. This will be disastrous to the economic and administrative systems there."
Modern people may not understand why when farmers have to kill cattle, sheep and other livestock, it will lead to the collapse of a region.
Because the cotton sheep here can produce wool and goat milk, although the milk is relatively small, it is also a ration. Although the cows used to cultivate the land do not produce so much milk, they still have a small amount of milk.
These are all things that can be used for sustainable fishing, especially cattle. When there is no cultivator, not having cattle is a disaster. By the end of the spring plowing, you will not be able to level all the land, let alone
It’s about increasing food production.
Therefore, in many places in ancient times, it was forbidden to kill cows.
Of course, except for the cattle on the pasture, which are specially raised for meat. Ordinary farmers do not have such a large margin and financial resources, that is, the farmers can have fun.
"That's it..."
Varian dismissed the doubts in his heart, because his common sense told him that this was what a responsible lord would do.
But unfortunately, his idea seems a bit out of place in the entire Stormwind Kingdom.
Therefore, he was very happy to see Li Ke "losing money" to make farmers make money and reduce taxes.
But he was a good man, so he asked tentatively.
"Does he need me to reduce some business taxes a little? For example, exempt merchants who purchase goods from the western wilderness from some taxes or something."
His speech came from the bottom of his heart, but Bolvar on the other side almost felt suffocated.
Because Varian has exempted Li Ke from most of the taxes for the past three years!
But he also knew that Li Ke's Western Wilderness was almost a blank land. If support was not provided quickly, the Western Wilderness' economy would never recover.
Varian's policies can greatly stimulate the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Western Wilderness. As long as the lord is not a greedy and stupid person, it will be fine for a long time.
But is Li Ke a greedy person?
Bolvar immediately thought of the suffocating holy light on Li Ke.
Then he lost the desire to object.
If he is just a person who knows a little bit about the Holy Light, what he says is actually not completely credible.
But that kind of guy is almost the incarnation of the Holy Light...
Coupled with Li Ke's good reputation, if someone said to him that Li Ke would do bad things, Bolvar could laugh at that person for the rest of his life.
"Well, this is a good idea, but it's not good if the range is too high. After all, they have just killed a lot of nobles recently. If the business tax is reduced on a large scale, they will be dissatisfied, so you have to come up with the amount.
decision."
After Onyxia said this, she continued to speak.
"After all, I am just a humble social servant. Serving the nobles and you, advising you, and ensuring the interests of the nobles are my first mission. But regarding the country's policies and development projects, as well as the overall direction, I have no
I have no responsibility, obligation, ability or qualification to speak and judge. Therefore, according to common sense, practice, and established rules, I cannot make any comments to the king about changes in such policies that may affect the operation of the country and society.
The statement that there is any possibility of a change in the direction of the wind will lead to the emergence of illegal and embarrassing things that we do not want to see, leading to the possibility of social collapse and the loss of royal power."
Varian rubbed his temples painfully and sighed. If only he knew how to make a decision, he looked at Bolvar again.
Then, he tapped the table gently, nine times.
Bolvar felt like he was suffocating again, but this time it was because of Varian, so he thought about it.
"Eighty percent?"
Bolvar still had Li Ke's suffocating holy light in his mind.
"It's impossible. If this happens, all the merchants in the Kingdom of Stormwind will go to the Western Wilds to do business, and the kingdom's economy will collapse."
Onyxia immediately retorted, Bolvar was just joking, because this meant it was absolutely impossible, even with her help.
"Okay, what about 70%?"
Bolvar still wants to help Li Ke. In his opinion, these things can be changed in the future.
The main purpose now is to quickly develop the Western Wilderness.
"Then you will see the nobles impeach you and start looking for a new possible Grand Duke of Stormwind."
Onyxia quietly took a sip of tea. Bolvar's number was as outrageous as before.
"Sixty percent? In this case, the interests of the nobles will not be harmed."
Bovar once again pointed out that some of the properties of these nobles are also exempt from tax.
"This is a huge profit compared to smuggling, so it is impossible. The Western Wilderness will be filled with smugglers, and the Defias thieves will be strengthened like never before."
Onyxia said something that made Bolvar scratch his head.
Just kidding, 60%, 60% Li Ke will go on a killing spree to kill those people with evil intentions. The most desperate people in the world are businessmen. If it is really 60%, Li Ke's place will be filled with businessmen from all over the world.
, how can he control such a small person?
It will only be possible later.
"Then fifty percent?"
"The Western Wilderness will receive unprecedented development, Your Majesty. But Mr. Li Ke may have to bear some criticism. Moreover, this will not cause too much impact on other parts of the kingdom, and will also allow a large amount of funds and businessmen to flow into Stormwind City.
, to boost the economy, if I were His Majesty Varian, I would do this. But unfortunately, it is impossible for me to make such a proposal to His Majesty Varian that may harm the interests of the nobles."
Onyxia nodded slightly and smiled at Varian.
"Very good, I have decided, then it will be 50%. I have decided to give 50% tax exemption to merchants who purchase goods from the Wild West."
Varian nodded and made his decision without anyone's intervention.
So today, the great King Varian rules the country again.
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