Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 496: Dividing Lingnan, preventing road construction means preventing tax exemption
Chapter 496: Dividing Lingnan, preventing road construction means preventing tax exemption
"Husband, this move of yours is really damaging!"
On the way back, Du Miaoyan said with a smile.
This road is obviously different from the way we came here, and there are no people watching.
When I came here, there were hostile natives on both sides of the mountain road from time to time, but now there are no more.
It can be seen that Fang Yuan's three-year tax exemption policy made them grateful to Fang Yuan and no longer hostile to Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan laughed loudly and was in a very good mood.
"Master, this disciple is confused."
"My mentor is obviously seeking benefits for the common people. You are so generous. How come you are doing such a disservice?"
Zhang Ji followed the two of them and asked in confusion.
"You misunderstood. I didn't mean it was harmful to the people, but it was really harmful to the local chieftains."
Du Miaoyan chuckled.
"how do I say this?"
Zhang Ji still doesn't understand.
Although chieftains are the leaders of various tribes, they are actually also common people in Lingnan.
Moreover, they are still large households, so they pay more taxes. Three years of tax exemption should be a good thing for them.
"I'll tell you."
"I heard at least seven of the more than ten officials mention the issue of taxation just now."
"The chieftains in various tribes in Lingnan are still very strong. They have a lot of people and land in their hands. Most of these people do not pay taxes to the court, but pay taxes to the chieftains."
"I have introduced a three-year tax exemption policy. What will the people who only pay taxes to the toast think? Will they want to be tax-free for three years like other people?"
"In this way, will the local chieftains be exempt from paying taxes for three years? If not, will the people who originally supported them still support them?"
Fang Yuan chuckled.
"My mentor is wise!"
Zhang Ji's eyes lit up and he said excitedly.
So that’s it, I understand, the mentor’s purpose is actually the local chieftain.
If you want to take over Lingnan, the real problems that need to be solved are the problem of chieftains and the people's sense of belonging.
The three-year tax exemption policy seems to be a huge benefit to the people of Lingnan, but it also places a heavy burden on the local chieftains.
No matter what they do, they will lose the support of some people, and the day when they take over Lingnan will be popular.
The other side.
After officials from various places returned, they immediately issued county government arrangements.
On the one hand, it is to announce Fang Yuan’s three-year tax exemption policy and the conditions for tax exemption.
On the other hand, they also took this opportunity to implement the policies they had accumulated.
"In the name of the county government, bypass the leaders of each tribe, notify the local respected elders, and tell them that the county government will cooperate with the King of Lingnan to build roads. The day when the road construction is successful will be the day when the tribes will be exempted from tax."
"In addition, anyone who participates in road construction will be paid and provided with two meals."
County magistrates from various places contacted various ministries one after another according to their ideas.
Some people directly contact the local chieftain, but more often they bypass the chieftain and contact the common people.
It can be seen that many officials have also understood that the policy here is not very friendly to chieftains.
Soon, each tribe learned about the county government's plan one after another.
Respected people organized manpower one after another to prepare to respond to the county government's call.
But there are also those who disagree and require the chieftain's approval before they can respond to the county government's call.
"What I want to tell you is that road construction is related to our three-year tax-free policy. Anyone who doesn't do it will be everyone's sinner."
"The Chieftain cares about our people. He will definitely not have any objections. He will definitely support the King of Lingnan in implementing the three-year tax exemption."
Respected people from all over the country have learned about the powerful relationship from the county government.
So it doesn’t matter whether the chieftain knows about it or not. The key is that they must respond to this policy, otherwise the three-year tax exemption will have nothing to do with them.
Anyone who doesn’t do this is everyone’s sinner!
As soon as this sentence came out, those who wanted to object did not dare to object!
Therefore, each tribe had already started before the chieftain announced the start.
County governments from various places sent out manpower to dig roads and make preparations for road construction according to Fang Yuan's request.
"Damn it, someone in my tribe has already started without permission!"
At the meeting of chieftains in Lingnan, Mu Yuanxi said angrily.
They met again to discuss how to deal with Fang Yuan's three-year tax exemption policy.
But before the meeting ended, they received news that someone from the tribe had already responded to the policy to build the road.
And he also said that whoever doesn’t do it will be everyone’s sinner!
Once these words are spoken, who dares to stop them?
"My tribe is like this too!"
"If you have any ideas, why don't you come quickly and wait for the King of Lingnan to ride on our head?"
Feng Laiyi said with scary eyes.
Their Feng tribe is run by women.
The biggest reason is that the Feng family controls huge fields, and most of the people in the tribe work for them.
Now that Fang Yuan suddenly introduces a tax-free policy, the people under the Feng clan must have resentments, and it will be a huge test for the Feng clan to control the tribe.
If it is not handled well, the Feng clan may be driven out of power and may even be destroyed by the people of the tribe.
"Resign yourself to your fate!"
"The people of our tribe will definitely respond to such a great benefit of three years of tax exemption."
"All we can do is respond to this policy, otherwise what awaits us will be backlash from the people of our own tribe."
A chieftain sighed and said.
Many people have seen the situation clearly and know what to do.
If you prevent road construction, you will prevent the implementation of taxation policies and prevent people from receiving benefits.
When there was no King of Lingnan, the chieftains thought it was okay to suppress the people in their tribe.
But there is already a king in Lingnan. If I and others do not do well in this matter, and the king of Lingnan raises his arms, what will happen to them?
"I can not be reconciled!"
"Can I make an appointment with the King of Lingnan?"
Feng Laiyi said in a deep voice.
This policy was a huge blow to the Feng family.
Feng Laiyi would never agree to implement such a policy unless it was absolutely necessary.
"What are you going to do with him? Kill him?"
A chieftain asked.
"I want to kill him, do you dare to bear the consequences?"
Feng Laiyi glanced coldly at the chieftains present.
"Hmph, if you want to go crazy, go crazy yourself and don't involve us."
"Everyone, it is inevitable to respond to the policy, so let's disperse."
Some toast stood up in fear.
Leave after saying a few words.
The other chieftains did the same and left one after another.
In the end, only Feng Laiyi, Mu Yuanxi and three other chieftains were left.
There were only five chieftains in total who thought about stopping Fang Yuan's policy.
"Five people are enough."
"I will find someone to make an appointment with the King of Lingnan, and you will all go together when the time comes."
Feng Laiyi said in a deep voice.
Then the five people discussed in detail.
An hour later, Feng Laiyi contacted the local county government and asked to see Fang Yuan.
Five chieftains came over at the same time, so the local county government naturally wanted to show some respect and sent a letter to Fang Yuan.
The next day, Fang Yuan's letter came back, asking Feng Laiyi and others to go to Wuling County to find Fang Yuan.
"How brave, he actually asked us to find him!"
Feng Laiyi and others were very unhappy.
But now they wanted to see Fang Yuan, so they had no choice but to leave for Wuling County.
Along the way, they arrived at Wuling County smoothly and met Fang Yuan at the county government office.
"Are you the King of Lingnan?"
"It's young!"
Feng Laiyi and others were shocked.
I didn't expect Fang Yuan to be such a young person.
They never asked Fang Yuan's age, they only knew that Fang Yuan was a very powerful person.
When I saw him today, he was very surprised. For a moment, he looked down on Fang Yuan because of his age.
"Yes, this king is the King of Lingnan."
"What do you want to do with me?"
Fang Yuan said calmly.
Feng Laiyi was also very young, but Fang Yuan was not surprised.
Tusi is a family inheritance system, and people can be young or old.
Just like the succession of the throne, it is not surprising whether the emperor is young or not.
"We are the chieftains of Lingnan, why doesn't the King of Lingnan even entertain us with a stool and a cup of tea?"
Feng Laiyi's eyes darkened and she said coldly.
"This is a county government office, not a place to entertain people. There aren't that many stools for you to sit on."
"Since you feel aggrieved, then follow me around Wuling County and talk as you go."
Fang Yuan stood up and said calmly.
With that said, he walked towards the gate of the county government office.
The eyes of Feng Laiyi and others darkened again, anger welling up in their eyes.
They had come all the way and were already very tired. Even if they were not given a seat, they had to talk while walking.
None of the five people wanted to follow him, but seeing that Fang Yuan had already reached the door, they had no choice but to follow him.
"King Lingnan, I hope you can take back the three-year tax exemption policy!"
Feng Laiyi said in a deep voice.
"There are twenty-six Lingnan chieftains, but only five of you have come."
"Can I understand that the three-year tax exemption policy implemented by me is supported by 21 chieftains and opposed by five chieftains?"
Fang Yuan said while walking.
Fang Yuan had guessed that Lingnan Chieftain came to find him.
But only five came, which surprised Fang Yuan.
"We are representatives, there is no need for everyone to come."
Mu Yuanxi said in a deep voice.
"Yes."
"It's not good to have too many people. As representatives of the King of Lingnan, do we have any objection?"
Feng Laiyi nodded and said.
"As a representative, I have no objection."
"But do you have proof that you are a representative?"
Fang Yuan nodded and walked to a community.
This community has been built and already occupied.
Downstairs in the community, there are many stores, similar to supermarkets.
People came in and out with smiles on their faces and seemed to be living happily.
"I forgot to bring it for a while."
"But that's not important. We'll just make it up to you later."
Feng Laiyi said in a deep voice.
"That won't work. If you don't bring it, it doesn't prove that you are representatives. It's just the five of you."
"If it's only the five of you who want it, then I can tell you clearly that it won't work."
Fang Yuan stood at the gate of the community, looking at the situation of the community and feeling good.
This should have been implemented by Zhang Ji or his previous county magistrate after he left.
It's a nice community, everyone seems to live well, and it's only ten stories high.
"King of Lingnan, we in Lingnan don't need your policies. If you don't withdraw your orders, you will go against all our chieftains."
Feng Laiyi clenched her fists and said in a deep voice.
"It's not that the common people don't need it, but you chieftains don't need it, right?"
"To be honest, I don't mind confronting all of you chieftains at all."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
He strode towards the community.
The community is guarded by security guards.
But as Fang Yuan walked towards the community, Zhang Ji immediately stepped forward to clear the way for Fang Yuan.
The head of a county clears the way, and Fang Yuan can go wherever he wants in Wuling County, even to other people's homes.
"You, arrogant!"
Feng Laiyi and others were stunned for a moment, then became furious.
They followed Fang Yuan and tried to make the final persuasion.
"What do you think of the living environment here?"
"Do you think the living environment is much better than that in Lingnan?"
Fang Yuan said from Gu Zi.
Feng Laiyi and others then observed the scene around them.
At this sight, they were suddenly startled and subconsciously looked further away.
Here the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and the trees are lush but not gloomy.
The grounds are clean and tidy, and the buildings are well-protected from wind and rain.
From this look, they felt that the living environment here was better than that in Lingnan.
But, so what?
"This is the more mainstream living environment in Datang at present."
"I want to build such a house in Lingnan for more people to live in."
Fang Yuan said loudly.
Community houses are definitely not the best houses.
But compared to the people living in thatched houses, it is very good.
Living in a thatched house, if there is a gust of wind or rain, people have to worry about whether the house will be blown away, leakage, etc.
But the community housing is different. Apart from the trouble of getting up and down, and the inability to cultivate your own fields as desired, it is really good.
Moreover, there are corresponding living measures on the first floor below. As long as you have money, life is not a problem. Basic industrialization has already sprouted.
"Your Highness, our Feng tribe does not need these things!"
"Similarly, our Feng tribe does not need the three-year tax exemption policy!"
Feng Laiyi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
The three-year policy has already dealt a heavy blow to their tribe.
If Fang Yuan creates such a living environment in Lingnan, the people will leave their tribe.
For tribes governed by women, Feng Laiyi would not allow such a situation to occur, and would never allow the people of the tribe to leave the tribe.
"King Lingnan, our Mu tribe doesn't need these things either."
Mu Yuanxi said in a deep voice.
The chieftains of the other three tribes also spoke one after another.
"Actually, it's not that your tribe doesn't need it, it's that you don't need it."
"Is this the Feng tribe? I heard that your Feng tribe is the only tribe in Lingnan where women are in charge."
"To be honest, I admire this very much. It's very difficult for a woman to take charge, and she still manages such a large tribe."
Fang Yuan snorted coldly, looked at Feng Laiyi and said.
Regarding the situation of various tribes in Lingnan, Fang Yuan has collected information and learned about their situation.
"Since the King of Lingnan knows that the Feng clan is in trouble, he shouldn't force him again and again."
Feng Laiyi's heart trembled, and her tone was slightly softer.
To be honest, this was the first time she heard someone say this, and it was not easy for them to understand women.
"No, Lingnan belongs to me. What I do will not change just because of one or two of your tribes."
"But if your Feng tribe is willing to submit, I can provide you with certain care."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said firmly.
"What care?"
Feng Laiyi narrowed her eyes and said in a deep voice.
Mu Yuanxi and others' eyes changed and they looked at each other.
Since the Feng tribe is taking care of them, they are not immune, right?
After all, they are all here to ask for an explanation, and they should be comforted together.