Lianli City is not like any other city, so in addition to its management methods, many other policies are also very different.
Take for example the most important tax! Compared to other cities, Lienli City's tax revenue is pitifully low. In addition, the land around Lianli City has been included in the management of Lianli City, so they only need to farm with peace of mind.
, you can have a stable life.
In addition, this is a city of trading. If you have some small crafts and the like, you can't say how rich you are, but at least your life will be much better than in other cities.
The surrounding land all belongs to Lianli City and not to individuals. Planting these fields does not require them to pay any more money. They only need to pay taxes on time.
The amount of tax is 50% of their harvest.
Fifty percent of the harvest is naturally a lot, but compared to other cities' harvests of 70 to 80%, it is definitely an extremely conscientious distribution in this era.
Therefore, although Lianli City is a new city, these people now have a great sense of belonging to Lianli City.
As the sun rises in the east, two huge teams, one from the south and one from the north, slowly come towards Liancheng!
Coming from the south was a Song Dynasty team headed by Ma Shao. In addition to the corresponding officials from the Third Division, a large number of merchants also came with them! After all, this was the beginning of the trade between the two countries, so naturally it couldn't be too shabby.
Therefore, in addition to the small merchants who came alone, the Third Division also directly summoned some imperial merchants and top merchants, and asked them to prepare materials, money, etc. for trading, just waiting for the opening of the market in Lianli City.
Get a good start.
Naturally, the team coming from the north was the team from the Kingdom of Jin. This time, the person from the Kingdom of Jin was the Minister of Household Affairs, named Shu Huzhu. Like the Song Dynasty, behind him were also many businessmen from the Kingdom of Jin, even some Jin Dynasty merchants.
Nobles of the country and even businessmen from the royal family came under Wan Yanyong's order.
In fact, the teams on both sides have already communicated the time, and they have been waiting for this day to arrive in the city not far away.
So, naturally, colleagues arrived.
As the general manager of the city, Shao Xun naturally needed to go to greet him.
However, he was only one person after all, so he went to greet Shao Xun and others.
The person who greeted the Jin team was not a stranger, but Bamu, the commander of Wanyan Yue's bodyguard.
"I have met Master Ma Shao, I have met all of you, and you are all traveling with us."
Shao Xun led some servants to respectfully welcome Ma Shao and others outside the south city gate.
Ma Shao smiled slightly and took the initiative to step forward, "I'd like to thank you, Mr. Shao, for the Lian Licheng matter.
If Mr. Shao hadn't been here to take charge, I would have lost the face of our Song Dynasty!"
Although after some ups and downs, Shen Tang's reward and Zhao Shen's previous marriage proposal did not come true, but Shen Tang's status in Ma Shao's heart is getting higher and higher! Therefore, for Shao Xun,
Naturally, he would not be too negligent about Shen Tang's prospective father-in-law.
"Isn't this supported by the imperial court and all your lords?"
Shao Xun said humbly, "My lords, you have come all the way, so please go to the city first!"
Afterwards, Shao Xun led Ma Shao and his group into Lianli City.
And when they arrived at the high platform in the center of the city, a group of people from the Kingdom of Jin also happened to arrive.
Although the two parties are not familiar with each other, they are both in the officialdom, so they are naturally comfortable with such occasions! Ma Shao communicated with Shu Huchu, and the officials at all levels below chatted with each other, while Shao Xun, the real host, stood aside
They were arranging corresponding matters and making jokes while doing it. In short, the whole scene was lively and solemn.
According to Shao Xun's arrangement, Ma Shao and Shu Huzhu, representing the two countries, stepped forward to read out the decrees of their respective emperors, and also expressed their support and attention to Lianli City.
Finally, Shao Xun came forward and explained some trading rules and other matters.
Except for officials from the two countries, the others present were all businessmen, so they were naturally familiar with these things.
Therefore, Shao Xun basically passed by.
"Everyone, since Lianli City is a trading place, it is natural that you need to pay taxes.
Although our city, Lianli City, is newly built, with the support of His Majesty the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty, it has been completed in all aspects, and I think it can provide you with the best trading place.
After our discussion, the business tax rate is 150 and the residential business tax rate is 170! As long as we pay the tax in our Lienli City, we can guarantee smooth transactions in Lienli City and nothing else will happen."
After Shao Xun's words came out, Ma Shao and Shu Huchu couldn't help but raise their eyebrows, while the people below were shocked at first, and then started to shout in low voices.
Otherwise, for merchants, this tax seems a bit heavy.
You know, the commercial tax rate in the Song Dynasty is about 120, and the residential and commercial tax rate is about 130, but in Lianli City, it is more than double?
"Hmph! You Lianli City are simply wishful thinking. We have never seen such a tax rate in our travels around the world.
I am an imperial merchant of the Jin Kingdom. If you don’t lower the tax rate, don’t blame us for going back and reporting it directly to Your Majesty. When the time comes, our Jin Kingdom army will attack, and the existence of Lianli City will be a problem."
A businessman dressed in golden clothes said disdainfully.
As an imperial merchant, do you still need to pay taxes when traveling around the world?
This is simply ridiculous! Others have already lost money without giving them some benefits, but they still have to pay taxes, and such high taxes?
"Yes, now that Mr. Ma Shao is in front of you, how dare you be so greedy. When we return to Lin'an, I will definitely report to Your Majesty and directly demote you as the manager of Lianli City and replace you with someone else."
Among the caravans of the Song Dynasty, someone immediately spoke. Although they did not explain their identity, they obviously had extraordinary origins. Even if they were not imperial merchants, the backers behind them should not be underestimated!
As these two people opened their mouths, all the businessmen started making noises in an instant, some demanding lower taxes, and some even directly demanding the abolition of taxes!
Ma Shao and Shu Huchu also looked at each other. They had already received the emperor's order and it was up to Lian Licheng to decide on the matter of taxes.
Moreover, except for a small amount of taxes that need to be paid, the rest are all left in Lianli City.
With the tax so high, aren't Liu Xiangling and others afraid of forcing these businessmen away?
To be honest, I'm really not afraid.
You know, today's era is not as good as later generations. Most of the big merchants are doing business, and transactions are extremely troublesome.
This is why once the two countries open their markets, it will cause great waves. Having such a centralized and recognized trading location will make transactions extremely simple and reduce a lot of risks.
After all, such a fixed market is far better than those fragmented or random markets.