Qin Yu's family was gathered around the table, having a lively dinner.
These days.
Qin Wenyao was very happy.
The imperial court's purge of officials has almost come to an end, and the officials have been cured and become clear.
Qin Wenyao's recent handling of government affairs has been smooth and smooth.
"Madam, I heard that in the spring of next year, our great Wei will attend a reception hosted by Qi State?"
Qin Yu held the rice bowl, looked at Xiao Rou, and asked casually.
Mention this matter.
Xiao Rou frowned for a moment and sighed: "Yes, this is related to my future wine business in Dawei, and it affects the tax revenue of the household department, but it has been several months and I haven't found a good wine recipe.
"
"If Qi succeeds, our wine tax in the Wei Dynasty will be greatly affected in the future. The time is approaching, but there is still no progress."
Qin Wenyao picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp, and echoed: "The development of the country and the governance of the country and the people are like this. There will always be endless problems to solve and endless government affairs to deal with. Although the imperial court has purged officials, in fact we have just been
, you don’t have to tie your hands and feet to solve the problem.”
"Because of the official salt incident, Dongzhou and Hepingzhou have been greatly affected. It can be calmed down for a while. However, this year's heavy snow in the grassland will freeze many cattle and sheep to death. The Uluo tribe will have a hard time in the coming year, and they will definitely come to invade the border.
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"I originally wanted to petition and ask His Majesty to allocate a batch of armaments and military supplies to Guyang Pass. However, if the wine tax is hit, and allocating additional armaments and military supplies to Guyang Pass, the tax reduction and tax reduction for the people next year will have to be done again.
It’s ruined!”
"Sigh... There will definitely be a bloody battle at Guyang Pass next year..."
Qin Wenyao said and sighed.
Qin Zhang's face was also very ugly.
The general guarding Guyang Pass is their eldest son Qin Feng.
But Xiao Rou and Xiao Yun'er were both here, so Qin and Zhang were embarrassed to say anything.
After all, this is a national matter with wide implications.
She couldn't let Qin Wenyao go to the memorial, so she had to allocate more military equipment to Guyang Pass.
There was a pause.
Qin Zhang's eyes brightened, and he said slowly: "Master, if that's the case, how about taking some money from Zhang's Trading Company and donating it to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and then transferring it to Guyang Pass?"
Qin Wenyao frowned, "This... I'm afraid this is inappropriate. Think about it, it's a good thing that you donate money to the imperial court, but the money you donate to the imperial court belongs to the imperial court."
"What do you think the civil and military officials will think if I control the flow of money again? Doesn't it mean that anyone who donates money can interfere in the government affairs of the court? This is taboo!"
"This..." Qin Zhang was speechless.
What Qin Wenyao said makes sense.
Now that the officialdom has just been purged, Qin Yu is fully responsible for this matter. Although they have good intentions, they will inevitably give others the leverage.
Qin Yu said, "I'll go talk to your Majesty tomorrow."
Qin Yu is still very affectionate towards his eldest brother Qin Feng.
Although the imperial court made a lot of money this year because of the coarse salt incident, many homes were confiscated.
However, due to the purge of officialdom, the imperial court had to implement the tax reduction as soon as possible.
As a result, all the money earned by the imperial court this year will probably be spent on it.
The imperial court reduced taxes to prepare for both ends.
The first is to reduce taxes and relieve the pressure on the people.
The second is to take the opportunity to eliminate local officials. This is a good reason.
Since ancient times, local governments have been difficult to govern, and the county magistrate has always been the county magistrate.
Therefore, the imperial court reduced taxes, provincial governors, governors and county magistrates must have some corrupt officials.
As long as someone is greedy for this money.
Local officials, big and small, can then start cleaning things up.
This is more direct and faster than relying on files to look up old cases.
But if it goes according to what Qin Wenyao and Xiao Rou said, Guyang Pass will be attacked next year, Qin Yu must earn a wave of military pay for his brother Qin Feng.
Listen to Qin Yu's words.
Qin Wenyao frowned, "Talk? How do you talk? The imperial court only has so much money, how will it be used? I have submitted seven or eight plans. Don't look at it. More than ten million taels sounds like a lot, and it will be poured into the states and counties of the Wei Dynasty.
Not even a splash can be made.”
Nor is he a hard-hearted saint.
He also wanted to help Qin Feng, but he had more ambition but not enough money.
Qin Yufeng Qingyun said calmly: "I will take over the matter of participating in the Qi State's cocktail party, and create a world-famous wine. I will not let the Qi State steal the business of my Dawei Wine, and then I will backlash against the Qi State.
Is it okay?"
"Oh......."
Qin Wenyao snorted contemptuously, "What you said is quite easy. Qi has been a big country in the wine industry since ancient times. Qi's wine is well-known in the surrounding countries. How can you become famous all over the world? You still...
..Are you really a god, knowing everything?"
What Qin Yu said.
Qin Wenyao didn't believe a word he said.
Qin Yu had never made wine before, so he didn't believe that it could be done by touching the upper lip to the lower lip.
Qin Yu's face was indifferent, "It doesn't matter if you don't believe it. Our subordinates will see the truth. If I can make a good wine, can we allocate 3 million taels of military expenses to Guyang Pass?"
Qin Wenyao was stunned and waved his hand, "If you can really handle this matter, it will be considered a great achievement. Not to mention talking to Your Majesty, I will agree to this matter for you."
Qin Yu nodded, "Then we have made an agreement. I will talk to His Majesty tomorrow."
Listen to the conversation between the two of them.
Qin Zhang, Shen Binglan, Xiao Yuner and Xiao Rou all looked confused.
They really couldn't tell whether Qin Yu was impulsive or confident, but his tone was serious.
"Yu'er, you...can you really make wine?"
Qin Zhang looked at Qin Yu in disbelief.
Qin Yu nodded casually, "Of course, it concerns eldest brother Zuo Xiaowei's military expenses. I would never joke about such a thing. Mother, don't worry, eldest brother will be fine."
Mrs. Qin Zhang nodded heavily, "My dear son, you must take this matter seriously."
Afterwards, Qin Yu returned to the dormitory after finishing his meal.
bedroom.
Under the dim oil lamp.
Qin Yu was leaning at his desk, drawing sketches and making lists.
Xiao Rou and Xiao Yun'er were by their side.
"Husband, are you preparing something to make wine?"
Xiao Yuner looked at the list and asked.
Qin Yu nodded, "Yes, this is what I need."
Xiao Rou frowned, "Husband, this is what I have been responsible for these days, and I know something about wine making."
"But...how come I have never heard of or seen these things you use?"
Qin Yu smiled mysteriously, "If it is an ordinary thing, how can it be possible to make a world-famous wine? This is a secret. After you two read it, you must not reveal it."
Xiao Yun'er and Xiao Rou nodded one after another.
Immediately afterwards.
Qin Yu looked at Xiao Rou first and said, "By the way, madam, you can stop working there. I have a wine that is enough to sweep away all the wines."
Xiao Rou paused and smiled, "Okay, I will listen to your husband."