Ding Kui, who has just returned to Juyang City, can be said to be busy with everything, and has accumulated a lot of things that need to be dealt with personally.
"Captain Xue, I'll leave the city defense force to you. Those in the caravan who want to become the city defense force can be given priority. Unqualified city defense troops can also be converted into caravan guards." He first changed the commander of the city defense force.
There is nothing to say about Ao Yu's personal strength, but he is not suitable to command a regular armed force of several thousand people.
"Should the establishment of the caravan and the city defense army be separated?" Xue Chong asked.
"Yes, the city defense army should try to select those with high combat effectiveness and those with promotion prospects. Just like Mr. Zhang established the special operations brigade back then, I need an elite force that can complete various difficult and complex tasks." Ding Kui
There is no intention of using them to defend the city.
"Can the royal outpost be included in the defense system?" Xue Chong asked again.
"Of course, Tuofeng Mountain is the barrier to the west of the territory. Its strategic position is second only to Yongsheng Base."
"I suggest that the training and supply points of the 201st Division should be separated from the base, and the control of the base should be in our hands."
The Yongsheng base has always been dominated by the First Battalion, and the right to use and control it is in the hands of the First Battalion.
"Well, that's my territory too, and control must be in my hands." Ding Kui has been planning for a long time, and now he can finally reveal his true purpose.
About one-tenth of the people in the first brigade retired, which did not affect Ding Kui's authority in the brigade. His words were still orders.
In addition to the urban management that suddenly appeared in Juyang City, a new security bureau was also established. The director is Ding Zhong, and the deputy directors are Fabian and Lu Yang. The security bureau serves Uncle Zhongyong, and the spy chief of the Protector is still Lao Qiantou.
The Lu Chamber of Commerce, the Sunset State Chamber of Commerce Alliance, and the chambers of commerce of our country were arranged to meet the new lord on the same day.
The lobby of the City Lord's Mansion was filled with foreign businessmen, and representatives from some of the country's large chambers of commerce were also present.
"Everyone, I will announce a decision now," Fei Ze spoke on behalf of Ding Kui. "Starting from 4878, all goods shipped from abroad will have new tax rates, some are lower than 10%, and some are higher than 10%. It is no longer
All goods are subject to a 10% tax."
"What? Is this going to raise taxes?"
"Lord, think twice, you can't increase our tax rate arbitrarily."
"How much is less than 10%? Will there be any good things like proactively reducing taxes?"
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The businessmen present were talking a lot.
"Don't make any noise, this is not a market." Fei Ze persuaded the merchants who gathered around him, "Let me give you an example. Starting from the New Year, gold moth silk will only pay a tax of five gold coins for goods that come in for one hundred gold coins, which is a full reduction compared to before.
half."
It turns out that Ding Kui used tax rates to regulate imported goods. Taxes on resource items were all reduced, while taxes on luxury goods were increased to encourage the import of more resource goods.
The businessmen were all cunning and quickly figured out Ding Kui's intentions, and their objections gradually disappeared.
Not everyone has resource goods, but the price of luxury goods is already high, and the tax raised by Ding Kui is within a reasonable range, and there is still enough profit margin.
"We, the Lu Chamber of Commerce, have businesses all over the Shaodian Kingdom. Should your city's tax rate be consistent with other places?" Lu Ji was most anxious.
Any city on the Tongyuan River in Shaodian State is closer to Lu State than Juyang City. The resource items transported by Lu State have been sold out long ago and cannot reach places as far as Juyang City, so most of the goods sold to Juyang City are
It's a luxury item.
"We not only raise taxes but also reduce them. Can the Lu Chamber of Commerce ship more goods with reduced taxes?" Fei Ze declined Lu Ji politely.
"But your city's wharf can only accommodate medium-sized cargo ships, and it is inconvenient to transport many goods to your city."
Lu Ji felt miserable because the Chamber of Commerce had never paid much attention to Juyang City in the past. Goods that were in relatively short supply would not be shipped directly, but were usually brought overland from other places.
"I have made an agreement with the capital city. Lu's Chamber of Commerce will ship high-quality war horses. Not only are they all tax-free, but there is also a 5% tax subsidy, which can be subsidized for other goods." Ding Kui suddenly said.
The merchants of Meng, Cao and Ji were envious after hearing this, and they could not do the business of war horses.
War horses are in hot demand in the southern part of Shaodian Kingdom, especially high-quality war horses originating from the north, which are absolutely hard to find. Ten horses can cost over ten thousand gold coins, and you can save thousands of gold coins in one go, and there are also five hundred gold coins.
The subsidy is equivalent to earning more than one hundred gold coins per war horse.
Lu Ji shut his mouth. Ding Kui reached an agreement with the senior officials of his chamber of commerce, so what else could be said, although in fact he would not get much benefit, and the number of war horses shipped every year was really limited.
On the same day, the city lord's palace announced that the city will cancel the city entry tax from now on, and will instead collect entry tax on foreign goods at the royal outpost, Chunlu River Ferry and Juyangcheng pier. All goods entrusted to be escorted by Huaxia Carriage and Horses will receive a certain amount of tax.
Reduction.
This is a disguised form of tax on foreign goods. Locally produced goods are not charged a single copper tax, and it also boosts the business of the Huaxia Carriage and Horse Racing Shop. It is a method that Ding Kui came up with in just a few days to prosper the territory's commercial market.
The Intelligence Department had a new person in charge in Nanqiu County, named Xiahou Chu. The day after he took office, he came to Juyang City to meet with Ding Kui.
"If you were in a crowd, I might not look at you until the fourth or fifth glance. Is this your true face?" Ding Kui met the ordinary-looking Xia Houchu alone in the study.
"This is how I look, making my consort a joke." Xiahou Chu behaved humbly in front of Ding Kui.
"I remember there was a ban in Cao Guotang ten years ago. It should be lifted next year, right?" Ding Kui asked tentatively.
"I don't dare to hide anything from my consort," Xia Hou said without pretending, and he was very straightforward, "The ban will indeed be lifted next year. Do you have plans to take action in Cao State?"
Bang bang bang, Ding Kui rushed outside and clapped his hands.
Ding Zhong, dressed in a black suit, flashed into the study.
A chill ran down Xiahou's back, as if the person coming was like a poisonous snake that could take his life at any time.
"The Intelligence Department should be very aware of the grudges between Cao Guo and me." Ding Kui said lightly.
"Yes, I understand." Xia Houhu nodded quickly.
Ding Kui smiled and said: "He is Ding Zhong, the director of the Security Bureau. He may go to Cao State at any time after the New Year. Encountering valuable targets will naturally teach Cao State a lesson. I hope the heroes of Cao Guotang can provide some help."
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He didn't want to put too much pressure on Xia Hou.
"It should, it should. I wonder if Director Ding is familiar with our connection methods?" Xia Houchu breathed a sigh of relief.
The Intelligence Department itself has the task of retaliating against Cao Guo. Cao Guo cannot be allowed to send people across the border to assassinate the country's military officials without any response from itself. However, Shaodian Mi could not find a sixth-level combatant to carry out the symmetry.
The retaliatory action and the retaliatory mission are still being planned.
"Director Ding knows a little bit about your contact information. You just need to tell him the relevant situation of Cao Guo. He will communicate with you in the future. If you want to obtain any information, please contact him. Don't bother the brothers below."
Ding Kui hinted to Xia Houchu not to send people to run around in Juyang City. There will be specialized departments to exchange information. They will tell you what they can tell, and don't ask about what they can't tell.
Xia Houchu read Ding Kui's files before taking office and found that Ding Kui was very familiar with the operation of the Intelligence Department and was good at using espionage methods. He had a group of elite soldiers under his command and had acquaintances in the Intelligence Department system.
Such a person cannot be dealt with by a branch of Nanqiu County, and the superiors will never support him to go against Ding Kui. The best choice is to cooperate with Ding Kui and strive to gain more achievements in fighting against foreign forces. What problems will happen in the future?
You can offset the merit.
"No problem, I will fully cooperate with Director Ding. I have my consort and the eldest princess in Nanqiu County, so I can sit back and relax. This time I came to pay my respects to my consort, just to listen to your teachings. I still have a little selfishness, should I take it seriously?
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"explain."
"Nanqiu County faces the three kingdoms of Cao, Meng, and Ji. Foreign espionage activities are sometimes very rampant. The resources at hand are limited. In case of failure, I hope to get help from the royal outpost."
Ding Kui finally understood. The Spy Intelligence Department was a nightmare for the Shaodian people. Even a strong general like Zhang Jie would be a little afraid of them. Few people dared to confront them openly, but foreigners did not.
It's the same, as long as they don't have enough strength, they dare to rise up and resist.
The Royal Outpost has a strength of 3,000 people and is the most powerful armed force of the Guards and Inspectors in Nanzhao Prefecture. When Xiahou touches someone who cannot be dealt with, the best person to turn to is Ding Kui. No matter how good a foreigner is, he can fight.
But the three thousand elite soldiers led by Ding Kui.
"Whoever dares to cause trouble in Nanqiu County will be killed by me!" Ding Kui's words specifically referred to foreigners.
The surveillance scope of the Royal Outpost is within Nanqiu County, and the people the Intelligence Department wants to deal with are also their targets.
Xia Houchu was very satisfied with Juyangcheng and his party. With Ding Kui's promise, he could ensure his deterrence in Nanqiu County. Secret spies and the army were the most violent and terrifying combination. He would straighten his back when he saw Hou Bing in the future.
The county guard also has to worry about his pigtails being caught by people from the Intelligence Department.
"Master, who are you going to kill in the Cao Kingdom?" Ding Zhong asked after Xiahou Chu left.
"We have a lot of information about the Supervision Department of Cao State. After the New Year, go take a look around and clean up them and the surrounding personnel. If you dare to assassinate me, you will pay the price with blood." Ding Kui did not forget Yao Mang.
"But I'm afraid that my lack of strength will delay things." Ding Zhong answered honestly.
He is a warrior in the late stage, and there must be level 5 warriors in the Supervisory Department of Cao State. He cannot kill them all by himself.
"Don't worry, I will make arrangements after the New Year. You should first familiarize yourself with the security bureau."
Of course Ding Kui would not let Ding Zhong go to Cao State to die. There are still many things to deal with in Juyang City.
There is no threat of war in Juyang City for the time being. The biggest threat is foreign spies, of which spies from our own country are the most important.
Our country is a friend of Shaodian State, and their spies are not afraid of exposing their identities. Even if they come to inquire for information or carry out some small sabotage, Shaodian State cannot kill them.