Looking at Lintian's country, it is now a peaceful and happy scene, but the conspiracies and tricks inside have gone through many tricks.
"They don't dare to do it openly, but if it turns out that I am not the real Princess Anle, it will probably be Zuo Qiuchen and Zuo Qiuyu who suffer."
With Long Tianyu here, those people would not dare to touch her even if they hated her.
Moreover, the reputation of the Lin family for protecting calves is resounding throughout the world.
I heard that her great-grandfather rushed over to dismantle the sedan chair because his soldiers were beaten by a rogue prince.
The prince was so frightened that he peed his pants and said he was going to report it to the emperor.
But after Grandpa Zu returned to the military camp, he immediately ordered someone to give him a solid penalty of fifty military sticks.
Immediately his skin was torn apart and half of his life was lost.
The emperor at that time also knew the temperament of the Lin family very well, so he did not reprimand him at all, but instead praised the ancestors of the Lin family.
Since then, it goes without saying that the Lin family's army has become more united. And the Lin family's reputation as a protector of calves has also spread.
Although some people criticized him, saying that the ancestors of the Lin family despised the imperial power.
But Lin Mengya didn't think there was anything wrong with what her ancestors did.
On the battlefield, the soldiers entrust their lives to their generals, so the generals should treat them as their own family members.
Therefore, given the character of the Lin family, if a person from Lintian Kingdom dared to do anything unfavorable to Lin Mengya.
Then her father and brother might try to teach these people a lesson at all costs.
Secretly, they are more powerful than the other, but if war really breaks out, these people will probably be able to escape faster than anyone else.
But this group of people may maliciously slander the two cousins, collaborate with the enemy and treason, etc. If this big label is slapped on them, it will be difficult for the two of them.
"That's good. As long as the master is not in danger, I'll be relieved. By the way, master, I've been walking around Wangtian City in the past few days, and there's something I want to discuss with you."
In Bai Shao's heart, Lin Mengya's words were more effective than the imperial edict.
Therefore, since the master said that there is no danger, she can relax.
"Oh? What's the matter?"
Lin Mengya knew that Bai Shao always visited Wangtian City these days. She thought she wanted to see the scenery of other countries, but she didn't expect that it turned out to be very meaningful.
"In the past few days, I have seen that there are many things in Wangtian City that we do not have in Dajin, or they are extremely expensive. But here, they are just very ordinary items. For example, herbs, some vegetables and fruits, etc.
It’s almost ten times different from Dajin. In Dajin, it’s still hard to find. So I thought, why not transport some to Lintian Kingdom and sell them in Dajin?”
white peony root The idea is too ideal. If trade could be carried out so easily, the merchants of the two countries would have done it long ago.
However, Lin Mengya did not attack Bai Shao out loud. Instead, she motioned her to continue speaking with an indifferent look in her eyes.
Bai Shao felt a little shy at first, but when she saw her master's very interested eyes, she seemed to be encouraged, and her thoughts gradually became smoother.
"I asked the caravans who came to do business. In fact, they also wanted to sell all these things back. However, the taxes paid by the two countries are different. In short, after paying the taxes of both countries, the cost has increased by at least 40%. That's it.
Take a kind of fragrant rice that is a specialty of Lintian Kingdom. In Lintian, if you want to purchase this kind of rice, you have to pay taxes locally. But it is not sold locally, so the cost has increased by 10%.
. If it is to be shipped out, Lintian Kingdom will have to pay two types of taxes. Then, when entering Dajin, it will have to pay at least three types of taxes. Calculated in this way, the price of fragrant rice will increase even before it is sold.
60%, plus labor, the increase is 100%, which is just enough to protect the capital."
Bai Shao's words also made Lin Mengya understand why these commodities cannot be freely circulated in large quantities.
Perhaps because of the previous emphasis on agriculture and suppression of business, the types of taxation in various countries are not clear.
Some tax officials even use various pretexts to exploit businessmen.
Therefore, the cost price of some things has increased a lot.
However, what you want to change cannot be accomplished overnight. If it were someone else, this thing might not be possible.
But if it were left to her, maybe she could really do it.
"The tax system is related to the foundation of both countries. If you want to change it, it may not be possible in a short period of time."
Lin Mengya said softly, and Bai Shao also nodded, so she also knew that she was just imagining.
Unexpectedly, the master's next words changed the subject and said
"But if both countries can change their tax systems, what you said will become possible."
Bai Shao looked at Lin Mengya, not understanding what she meant.
"Cousin Chen once promised me that if I could help him settle the Baicao Pavilion matter, he would give me the commercial monopoly rights of Lintian Kingdom. I think he should also have the intention of letting me help him develop the economy.
, If this is the case, I can ask Cousin Chen to change the tax system, and then make it convenient for us."
Lin Mengya's mind changed and she understood the meaning of Zuo Qiuchen's move.
To put it bluntly, the operation of the country, from top to bottom, requires real money.
It takes money to open up territory and expand territory, and it takes even more money to stabilize a country.
Given Cousin Chen's shrewdness, if he gives the power of business to anyone under him, there will definitely be a danger of raising a tiger.
But if it were her, it would be much safer.
Moreover, she believes that by the time business develops and matures, her generation will have already grown old.
As her control weakens, the next generation of Cousin Chen will be the ones to enjoy the benefits.
Of course, this is just her idea. Cousin Chen may not have such sinister ideas.
But no matter what, it is the people of both countries who benefit.
"What about Da Jin?"
Bai Shao's eyes widened and she looked at her master in disbelief. She had to say that this idea was really crazy!
"Dajin would be easier to handle. Don't we have a prince?" .??.??
Lin Mengya's mind has already vaguely formed a prototype. However, this matter is too huge, and a lot of energy must be spent to complete these things.
Moreover, it is definitely not just her wisdom.
She admits that she is still a little smart, but she has limited abilities in this kind of great wisdom that concerns two countries.
"But, this is something that only the emperor can take care of. No matter how great the prince is, he can't be bigger than the emperor!"
Bai Shao just said it casually, but these words fell into Lin Mengya's heart.
The emperor? The emperor of the Jin Dynasty?
If the prince really ascends the throne, I am afraid that Long Tianyu and the Lin family will be the first to be dealt with.
If that's the case——
"Since only the emperor can handle this matter, we will appoint an emperor who can do this for us."
Lin Mengya's words immediately frightened Bai Shao.
Did she hear it correctly? What did the master just say?
Establishing an emperor? Oh my god, this is a big deal!
He widened his eyes and looked at his master.
"I was just joking, look at you, I took it seriously."
He laughed and covered it up.
But Lin Mengya knew that even though she no longer wanted to interfere in the battle to win the heir, she had to do so for her own future plans.
If Long Tianyu could become the emperor——
My heart suddenly froze. From ancient times to the present, no matter whether the emperor is a wise emperor or a foolish emperor, he has always had three palaces and six courtyards.
If Long Tianyu really becomes the emperor, can she really accept it?
Shaking her head, Lin Mengya felt that she had thought a little too early. Leave the future matters to your future self to worry about.
The carriage left Wangtian City and soon left the territory that Zuo Qiuchen could fully control.
It would take at least a month to walk to the old capital.
This is also the reason why those old ministers do not agree to move the capital, life or death.
Who would arrange the capital so close to the enemy's country?
After riding a carriage for a whole day, we finally arrived at another city in the evening.
Sitting in the carriage, Lin Mengya and Bai Shao couldn't help but look out the window curiously, wanting to see how this place was different from Dajin.
"Master, I always thought that the girls in Kyoto were all outstanding, but I never expected that the girls in Lintian Kingdom are even more charming."
A place with water and soil supports a person. Because Lintian Kingdom is surrounded by the sea on three sides, the climate is naturally much humid than that of Dajin.
The girls and boys here have much fairer and more delicate skin.
Compared with the dignified and solemn style that was popular among ladies in the Jin Dynasty, it is a bit more romantic and unrestrained.
Lin Mengya also felt that her eyes were not enough. Those gadgets she had never seen before aroused the girlish heart that she had not seen for a long time.
"Well, if we have time next time, we must come here to have a good meal and play."
Lin Mengya said with some regret, thinking about it, she used to be a homebody.
In addition to going to school, I work part-time, and then I stay at home alone.
Now that she has become a rich lady, she is even busier.
Women's nature of shopping has only occurred a few times.
Alas, it’s actually not easy to live this kind of life when you have money and can’t even spend it!
"Well! Once your injury is healed, let's go buy some gifts for those country bumpkins at home and take them back. It's thanks to you, master. I've seen such a big world when I go back.
I envy them!"
They must have come out of Wangtian City. The two of them were chatting and laughing along the way, and Bai Shao became much more lively.
At this moment, I am counting my fingers and calculating the gifts for my family.
Lin Mengya let her do the math, lying on the car window and watching the people and vendors passing by.
Are these the scenery that my mother has seen before?
Except for the family ties of flesh and blood left in her heart.
She was even more interested in this woman who was considered the most amazing woman in the Kingdom of Jin.
I heard from my father that they met during the military rebellion.
I really don’t know what kind of courage this most beloved eldest princess of Lintian Kingdom has to break into thousands of troops alone.
