"Poll tax?" Yue Jinghua was stunned for a moment, then looked at Hong Yao with a questioning look.
Regarding the imperial taxation matter, Hongyao knew much better than she did, but this time even Hongyao showed a confused look.
Hongyao is proficient in various economic affairs, and she is also familiar with the tax regulations issued by the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Although the Dragon War Empire and the Shang Kingdom belong to different countries, the tax systems of the two countries are developed. There is a local tax for the purchase and sale of houses, a turnover tax for the purchase and sale of goods, and a banquet tax and carriage tax for the loss of happy events. Except for the tax rules promulgated by state orders, in individual cases
Local places, especially important towns where various trade unions and associations are located, will also charge a certain percentage of fees from passers-by, but no matter where they are, Hong Yao has never heard of the term head tax.
"Let me say it," Teng Wu weighed it for a while and then gave up the idea of staying out of the matter.
In addition to sincerely admiring Yue Jinghua's ruthless work style when he put down harsh words just now, he also understood that with Salman, Hongyao and the others, Yue Jinghua would definitely become a leader in Long in the near future.
War Empire caused quite a stir.
The declining Blood Cherry Duke's Mansion may have taken on a different glory because of this heroic girl in front of it.
Miss Yunluo could learn a lot by following this group of people, and maybe she could get rid of her arrogant and extravagant habits. After considering this level, Tengwu cleverly did not mention leaving Fontaine County again.
Yue Jinghua just pretended that the previous incident never happened.
This is the advantage of working with smart people, just understanding without talking.
"The poll tax is a special tax imposed on the people of Fontaine County. This tax is not an imperial tax, but is forcibly levied in Fontaine County by Viscount Moore, lord of Bailu County, which is adjacent to Fontaine County. Last year, I
I once came here with a caravan, and when I was resting in the village, I heard an old man in the village mention, "Tengwu had seen this kind of unequal tax burden when he was doing business.
"Why does a viscount collect taxes from Fontaine County? Don't the imperial tax officials interfere?" When Yue Jinghua heard this, she was furious. What kind of thing is this? A scumbag viscount dares to collect taxes privately.
.It is said that the Long Zhan Empire governed the country with strict discipline and strict military discipline and law, but now it seems that it is nothing more than that.
"Viscount Moore's father-in-law is an official of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Fontaine County is located south of the Black Beast Mountains, almost far away from the main territory of the Dragon War Empire. The neighboring Shang Kingdom is a small country with a dark status quo, and the imperial army will not be there.
The Shang Kingdom was fortified. After those lazy imperial tax officials received the taxes paid by the fiefdoms every year, no one would go through the mountains and forests to come here to see the specific tax situation." Teng Wu said,
Bian took out a detailed topographic map.
I saw that on this map marked with the words Yunhu, gold paint, cinnabar, and charcoal were used to outline several surrounding strategic locations.
From Teng Wu's illustrations and descriptions, Yue Jinghua and others quickly understood the special situation in the Fontaine County area.
Three years ago, after the fall of the Blood Cherry Duke's Palace, the county guards stationed in Fontaine County also spontaneously disbanded due to arrears of food and salary.
Fontaine County is surrounded by mountains, so it is difficult to build a county wall like other counties. The animal-proof wall built in the early years also collapsed under the weight of several heavy snowfalls, leaving a large gap.
There are few stones on the mountain, and the lord's palace does not have the funds to rebuild the city wall. Over time, the wall used to resist the mysterious beasts in the mountain has been almost destroyed.
Fontaine County, which had no county guards, was often harassed by middle and low-level mysterious beasts in the mysterious beast ridge area. For the safety of the people, the Lord's Mansion at that time sent people to Bailu County for help, which was only separated by a lake.
Viscount Moore of White Dew County had been fair-weather friends with the Duke of Blood Cherry in the Ottawa Imperial City in the early years. After receiving the danger report, he was kind at first and immediately sent troops to encircle and suppress the mysterious beast.
Unexpectedly, after driving the Xuan Beast out of Fontaine County, Viscount Moore's army demanded the payment of a poll tax.
"The so-called poll tax is a tax rate of one tenth. There are many ferocious beasts in Viscount Moore's lord army. These beasts like to eat fresh human flesh, but they are unwilling to use the people of their own county.
He came to make animal food, so he set his sights on Fontaine County, which had no backing." Tengwu also witnessed this inhumane head tax during a business trip.
To expel a mysterious beast, calculated as ten living people, last year alone, Fontaine County handed over nearly a thousand people as a poll tax.
This winter has been severely cold, and the blizzard weather has lasted longer than usual. The people's crops have generally failed. The mysterious beasts in the mountains have been besieged by the heavy snow, and there is no food. They have repeatedly attacked, and no less than a hundred people have died from the beasts. In addition, due to the head tax, Fontaine County is now
It's already the last straw.
Those people who were mortgaged for the poll tax, the stronger ones were sent to be slaves, and the old, weak, sick and disabled were directly thrown away to feed the mysterious beasts.
The Lord's Mansion of Fontaine County refused to surrender, and the army of Bailu County sent mysterious beasts into the mountains at regular intervals. When encountering an unbearable famine, the people who came out to look for food would be devoured alive.
"It's too cruel. We should find ways to punish them. Some people just let people go," Yun Luo stared at Yue Jinghua with dissatisfaction, as if Yue Jinghua was responsible for all the evil deeds in Bailu County.
of.
"Miss, I'm going to kill them," Hong Ling's face flushed with anger, she took up her bow and arrow and wanted to chase the fleeing minions of Bailu County.
"Kill?! Kill for what?" Unlike everyone else who was filled with indignation, Yue Jinghua became much calmer after listening to the narrative.
"Miss, of course they are from Bailu County. That group of people are doing whatever they want and oppressing the people here just because there is no one in the Duke's Palace. If they are not allowed to see blood, they will not learn a lesson," Hong Ling and everyone said
They responded in unison, and even Lierou rarely spoke up to stop them.
Most of the good sons and daughters of Longzhan present, the blood in their bodies has not frozen due to the cold weather. On the contrary, everyone is eager to get rid of Viscount Moore and his minions at this time.
"How many of you are there? How many of Bailu's county guards are there? What you are stepping on is the territory of the Long Zhan Empire. In the whole world, it is not the royal territory. The motto of the Long Zhan Kingdom is, 'The majesty of the nobles is sacred and inviolable. The following offenders,
Kill one to serve as a warning to hundreds.
Those who violate other people's fiefdoms for no reason will be punished by nine clans. "Before you killed Viscount Moore, Fontaine County was crushed by the imperial army first," Yue Jinghua scolded in a rapid voice, and his voice was like several thunders, which made everyone say a word.
I can't even spray it out.
"Is this the end of it?" Yun Luo muttered beside her. Could it be that the poor people of Fontaine County were just allowed to be slaughtered over and over again?
"Forget it? Humph, blood debts are paid with blood, so what is the poll tax? I'll give you one for ten. If a few people in Fontaine County died, I'll ask Bailu County to pay back ten times the price. So what about the national motto?
?There are national precepts above, and the former emperor’s precepts below.
Lord Longzhan, when encountering an invasion from a foreign enemy, protecting the safety of soldiers and civilians is the top priority. Regardless of title, military rank, or status, anyone who invades our territory will be killed!'" Yue Jinghua said, clenched his fists, and shouted.
The sound of "gurgling" meat.
"Put a long line to catch big fish, I just want to wait for that group of people to take the initiative to give me a big gift." At this time, everyone standing next to Yue Jinghua felt a wave of excitement from the bottom of their hearts.
chill.
Only Erwang, who was close to Yue Jinghua, held his head high and looked at Yue Jinghua with reverence. For the first time in his life, a wave of emotion burst out from his thin body. It was the return of a lost child.
The feeling of being in mother's arms and being moved by a drifting ship sailing into a safe harbor.