The noodles must be eaten while they are hot. Only by eating them hot can you feel the refreshing taste.

The mutton soup is very delicious, and after adding chili peppers, it explodes on the taste buds.

Fang Xing finished eating the noodles in one go and drank the soup. Then he put down his chopsticks without feeling satisfied.

After wiping his mouth, he woke up and went down the stairs without even looking at Wang Chengyan.

Wang Chengyan was still in a daze and did not find that the ship had already docked.

When the slight vibration came, he was shocked and quickly ran to the window and looked down.

Xin Laoqi was the first to get ashore, and then he looked around. Then he woke up and looked back.

Smile!

A very calm smile, but in Wang Chengyan's eyes, Fang Xing was a demon with bloody mouth open.

"Mr. Fang, who are you?"

Fang Xing smiled and got on the horse.

Five guards!

Many people can use five guards these days, but not many people dare to show off with five guards like this.

Because it is easy to be missed by others!

Who is he?

Wang Chengyan's mind was a little confused. He recalled what Fang Shiwu said today, and finally settled it on the word "payment of taxes".

At this time, the old Cangtou's voice came from below: "Girl, this man is so timid and refuses to give him a reward!"

"No reward is needed, Japan is trying hard to do it today, just pass."

Wang Chengyan heard the ease and gratitude in Mengyan's words, so he hurried downstairs.

"Miss Mengyan, how dare you ask who Fang Shiwu is?"

Several treasures slid out of Wang Chengyan's sleeve magically. He decided without hesitation to give up money and avoid disaster. As for the two guards who were knocked out and left in the corner, he had no intention of paying attention.

Meng Yan took a step back and said coldly: "What the guest said makes people unable to understand. Meng Yan is used to taking naps and asks the guests to take care of themselves."

No one is a fool, and most of the people who take risks for money are greedy.

But Ke Mengyan is very sensible.

Taking two guards who were still dizzy, Wang Chengyan went to the store in a daze. When the shopkeeper saw that his expression was wrong, he asked.

"That man had an official spirit or a noble spirit, so he asked me if he was willing to let Shengchang from other places pay taxes."

The shopkeeper was shocked and instantly remembered someone, "Master, could it be..."

Wang Chengyan had an idea at this moment and was awakened by the shopkeeper's words.

"Can it be him?"

The shopkeeper panicked and said, "Master, this person is known as magnanimous!"

Wang Chengyan clenched his fists and said sternly: "So what if he is? There are so many merchants in the south, can he still collect taxes one by one? Besides, I am in this big market. If he dares to take action, it will arouse public anger!"

The shopkeeper heard the guilt in this sentence, and he whispered: "Master, if we make friends with each other, then we will be the first to be a good person and will be regarded as an alien. It is not easy to deal with! Why not... if you have difficulties with each other!"

Wang Chengyan said coldly: "I have already booked a restaurant. You can go and invite those rich people to trade later."

The shopkeeper said convincedly: "The master is wise."

...

Fang Xing returned to his residence with a burp. Zhu Zhanji had finished his meal and was talking to a Fang Xing's acquaintance.

"I've met Mr. Bo."

Xu Qing bowed and then retreated.

Zhu Zhanji saw Fang Xing's appearance and smiled, "What did that person say?"

After sitting down, Fang Xing took a sip of tea and said, "That's cutting the flesh. Of course he refused, but he should be able to guess my identity. If he dares to hold on, don't blame yourself for your hard life."

There was evil spirit in these words, and Xu Qin, who was beside him, couldn't help but feel nervous, remembering the lesson that Fang Xing had taught them last time.

Fang Xing saw that Zhu Zhanji was a little tired and said, "There is no hurry to do this. Anyway, I wrote a document at the beginning and asked all regions to start collecting taxes on luxury goods. However, over the past few days, the Ministry of Revenue received, so let's take the initiative!"

With Zhu Zhanji here, I was so anxious that I had to worry about his reputation, otherwise I would not have been treating guests in the pleasure boat today, but asked someone to call Wang Chengyan to ask questions.

Zhu Zhanji pondered and said, "It is a good thing for the master to be famous, but... this matter must be cautious, otherwise it will cause trouble for merchants. Even if it calms down, the entire south will be undercurrents."

Fang Xing nodded and said, "I know, so I spent money to invite him to the pleasure boat for dinner today. This is to be polite first and then soldiers."

Xu Qing roughly knew what Zhu Zhanji and Fang Xing were going to do, so he said carefully: "Your Highness, Master, most of the wealthy merchants are not willing to pay taxes. This... seems natural. When the big market opened, many merchants were complaining about tax collection and saying that they were competing for profit with the people."

Zhu Zhanji said coldly: "They are considered civilians too? Rich businessmen are not considered civilians!"

Xu Qing's heart skipped a beat, and finally knew where the officials and businessmen's fear of Zhu Zhanji came from.

Not considered a civilian, but not an official, what is that?

If it is not the people, then there is no question of competing for profit with the people.

Fang Xing smiled and said, "It's just a class between officials and the people. He made a fortune. His family is no worse than the imperial palace, but he is unwilling to make a penny to benefit the world. Let's think about it the other way around, why do farmers have to pay taxes?"

Xu Qing only felt a buzzing sound in his head, and a voice echoed in his mind.

If a wealthy merchant does not pay taxes, why do farmers pay taxes?!

Zhu Zhanji also praised: "It is precisely this principle that farmers can only support their lives, but the wealthy merchants are so luxurious. If they do not pay taxes, will the Ming Dynasty rely on those hard-working farmers to support it?"

Xu Qing bowed and said, "My uncle's words made the grass people wake up like a dream. I used to think that it was natural not to pay taxes. Seeing those farmers paying taxes every year, I just took it for granted. At this time, I think I'm not kind to be rich!"

Fang Xing said: "This is a matter of course, but the Ming Dynasty has been staggering in commercial taxation. Over time, merchants think that they should not pay taxes, and no one thinks about it."

If collecting commercial tax is to compete with the people for profit, then what does it mean to pay taxes every year by farmers?

Are farmers not civilians?

Zhu Zhanji said with a grimace: "Brother Dehua, leave this matter to the people of the Jinyiwei."

Dongchang regarded himself as the emperor's slave, and Zhu Zhanji was a little worried, worried that the methods in between would be leaked.

Fang Xing smiled and said, "It's just a businessman. Be careful when doing things, so it's natural that it's okay."

Later, Fang Xing took Xu Qing out, and the two of them talked in the front yard.

Xu Qing probably figured it out and said, "Your Highness called me down and asked about the situation of the southern merchants."

Fang Xing looked at the bleak tree in the autumn wind with his hands behind his back and said, "The territory of the Ming Dynasty was extremely large at this time. In the future, how many merchants could make a fortune every year? In the early and late Song dynasties, they supported the commercial tax and withstood the attacks of the Mongols for a long time with a corner of the land. This is the benefit of commercial tax."

"There are many people who know this truth, but they are unwilling to take the blame for the world and make suggestions to Your Majesty. This is to protect yourself, but you can also see the strength of the wealthy merchants."

Yang Rong and others would not know the benefits of commercial taxation, but wealthy merchants often have close relationships with gentry and officials, which can affect the whole body in one go.

It is easy to say that no matter whether it is adopted or not, whether it is Zhu Di or Zhu Gaochi, they will appreciate it very much.

What's the price?

The Ming Dynasty was actually relying on the gentry to manage the grassroots. These people hated you to the core. What should we do in the future?

"You go, this matter cannot be revealed."

After Xu Qing left, Fang Xing called Fei Shi.

Since Zhu Zhanji and Fang Xing arrived in Jinling, the originally somewhat silent Jinyiwei immediately began to become active.

In particular, the Taiping Prefecture case involved many officials, which made Fei Shi's face more glorious.

"You go and check Shengchang's situation and be more detailed."
Chapter completed!