Li Chen was a little surprised when he heard this.
He did not expect that Zheng Baorong would actually have the ideological consciousness of later generations to tax the rich heavily and the poor lightly. The principle is simple to say, but it is not easy to implement.
Because the rich control far more social resources than the poor, any official who wants to attack them must face tremendous pressure.
On the contrary, the poor people can do nothing but cry and cry.
"Then those wealthy households in Weihaiwei will be allowed to be slaughtered by you?" Li Chen asked.
Zheng Baorong showed his first smile and said: "Wei Chen's own family is the first to pay taxes and pays the most. They have nothing to say. There are just a few who are dissatisfied, but so what?
"
"There is no reason for Wei Chen to be the prefect. It is nothing more than exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes. However, Wei Chen uses the money to develop Weihaiwei and strengthen coastal defenses. Those wealthy households with large sea fields are the biggest beneficiaries. If Wei Chen is used to
If the fight continues and someone else comes in, they will pay less taxes, but the contribution to the next generation is also an expense. If we lose coastal defense and fishery development, there will be less business and even less profits. This account is a business
Everyone knows how to do math."
"The most important thing is that Wei Chen is very careful and does not let them have nothing to eat. For example, if they pay a tax of one thousand taels this year, Wei Chen will find a way to make them earn one thousand one hundred taels next year.
, In this way, they will still have some balance and will not lose money, so that everyone can be balanced and endure."
After listening to this, Li Chen had a smile in his eyes.
The 10% appreciation I had just lost for Zheng Baorong has now returned to 20%.
Judging from these remarks, if there is no water, Zheng Baorong is not only a managerial talent, but also a great talent.
"I understand."
Li Chen nodded, understanding roughly the same thing, but when he had to make a decision, he naturally didn't just listen to Zheng Baorong's one-sided words.
"Three Treasures."
Li Chen shouted, and when Sanbao came to wait, he said: "Take Zheng Baorong down and go to Weihai Guard City to conduct a thorough investigation as he said. If it is true, then bring him back. If it is not true...
..”
Li Chen glanced at Zheng Baorong and said calmly: "This will be punished as a crime of deceiving the emperor."
The crime of deceiving the emperor and neglecting his superiors should be punished by the three clans.
Li Chen is still the prince, and he has no right to use his position to deceive others because Li Chen is not the king yet, but here, no one will raise any objections to this.
Sanbao respectfully accepted the order and left with Zheng Baorong.
When Zheng Baorong left, he was quite confident and ready to investigate, and if the problem is found, I will lose.
"This man really has no brains or city to speak of." Su Jinpa sighed.
His joy is exposed in his face, not restrained or deep, and people can see through him just by looking at his face.
Such people are indeed not suitable to survive in the officialdom.
"Maybe he is wise and foolish."
At this time, it was Li Chen who said a kind word to Zheng Baorong.
After sighing, Li Chen said again: "There is really a shortage of talents."
These words were ostensibly meant for Zheng Baorong, but in reality they were meant for Mr. Jingzhi.
Mr. Jingzhi chuckled lightly, pretending not to understand, and raised his hand and said: "It's already noon now, and Your Highness is tired from traveling and traveling. Why don't you follow me to the sea view platform in the backyard to have a look at the sea view and have some simple meals?"
Li Chen nodded and said: "Sir, I invite you. I don't dare to refuse. Please come."
