Upon hearing this, the chief of Wuhoupu laughed and said, "How old are you, and you are still talking about being a scholar? Let me ask you, what do you think of the Wannian Security Team?"
The middle-aged scribe was stunned for a moment, and then commented fairly: "It's different, and it has superb abilities. Since the Wannian Security Team took over Chang'an City, the entire Chang'an City has been in order, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Robbery, theft, and trouble have almost disappeared.
…”
The chief of Wuhoupu said: "Yes, I am a rough man, and I admire such people. There are four to five hundred people in our Wuhoupu, but they are not as good as the two months of the Wannian Security Team. I admire them."
They, they are all real men... Besides, every time the Wannian Security Team asks us for help, there are many benefits. In the past, we could only eat one meal of meat a month. Now, we eat meat every day. In the past, our brothers
Tighten your belt and live your life. Now, everyone has money. Let’s talk about you. You have also received money. These are all given to us by the Wannian Security Team. In this case, what else do we have to argue with?
of?"
The middle-aged scribe said: "But your grade is higher than Du He after all!"
The chief of Wuhoupu smiled and said: "You, you only see the present, but not the future. You think that I am abusing my talent by working for Du He. But I tell you, not only is it not a grievance, but it is a grievance."
It's such an honor, just watch, Du He will definitely be promoted in a short time."
"ah……"
When the middle-aged scribe heard this, he remembered something and suddenly stopped talking.
The chief of Wuhoupu ordered: "Call the men immediately. Tonight, everyone will go out. We must help the Wannian Security Team to catch all the bandits coming from the northwest. If anyone dares to do nothing, I will chop him alive."
…
A few days later.
Xu Zhiyuan sent someone to deliver the agreement entrusting Wannian County to collect taxes from West Chang'an City to Du He.
All agreements were drafted by Du He himself. After Xu Zhiyuan read them, he had no objections, so he stamped them with the official seal and sent them to Wannian County.
Since then, Wannian County has been responsible for all commercial taxes in Chang'an City.
After many days of contact, Xu Zhiyuan and Du He became more familiar.
Xu Zhiyuan asked curiously: "I wonder what method my consort is going to use to collect taxes. The taxes in the east and west cities are the most difficult to collect and the most troublesome."
Du He smiled and said, "It won't work if you say it!"
Xu Zhiyuan didn't ask any more questions, so he said: "I wonder if the Prince Consort wants to set up a team to collect taxes? If so, Chang'an County will do its best to help and can send fifty people to assist."
Du He waved his hand: "I appreciate Mr. Xu's kindness. However, tax collection and collection are different from public security. Relying on more people is not feasible at all. It needs to be done skillfully. Too many people will do bad things... Don't worry.
Well, within ten days, there will definitely be results. However, taxation is a major matter. Now that Chang'an County and Wannian County have reached an agreement, this matter still needs the consent of the Central Government."
"But, can the Ministry of Civil Affairs agree?" Xu Zhiyuan felt uncertain. After all, merging the commercial taxes of two counties has never happened since ancient times, and taxation is a kind of force controlled by the central government.
Powerful means, if out of control, a huge disaster will occur.
Du He smiled and said: "Don't worry, I have my own way."
After Xu Zhiyuan left, Du He ordered his servants: "Prepare the carriage and horses. I am going to visit Mr. Dai."
The Lord Dai mentioned by Du He is none other than Dai Zhou, the current Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs, which was renamed the Ministry of Household Affairs a few years later, is in charge of taxation, money and grain, etc., and is considered a relatively important department in the DPRK.
According to the original historical trajectory, Dai Zhou died in the seventh year of Zhenguan. However, after Du He traveled through time, he found that instead of showing any signs of death, Dai Zhou was living more and more vigorously. It seemed that he could not die for the time being.
…
The carriage arrived at the gate of Dai Mansion.
Du He got out of the car and as soon as he reached the door, he saw the servants of Dai Mansion rushing to greet him, very enthusiastic.
The housekeeper immediately came forward: "Oh, Mr. Du, you are a rare guest!"
Du He asked: "Is Mr. Dai at home?"
"My master is in the backyard, Mr. Du, I will take you there right now!" The housekeeper of Dai Mansion enthusiastically led Du He inside.
The entire family was very polite to Du He.
The housekeeper quickly took Du He to the front yard.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Dai Zhou running out in disheveled clothes and grabbed Du He's hand.
Du He was startled, thinking that Dai Zhou was going to do something wrong to him.
Dai Zhou hurriedly explained: "My dear nephew, I was taking a nap. When I heard that you were coming to Dai's house, I walked out eagerly. I actually forgot to wash up and dress up. Hurry, hurry up and invite me..."
After saying that, he took Du He to the main hall and sat down, and asked his servants to serve Du He the best tea.
There are actually two reasons why Dai Zhou is so enthusiastic about Du He.
For one thing, Du Ruhui strongly recommended Dai Zhou to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Otherwise, given his qualifications, it would have been impossible for him to get this lucrative position.
Secondly, Dai Jinyun, a famous prodigal son of the Dai family, underwent earth-shaking changes after he became a disciple of Du He. He also became the dean of the Datang Food Research Institute, received a title, and settled a knot in Dai Zhou's mind.
After Dai Zhou sat down, he said: "My dear nephew, you are a very busy man. You rarely come to my Dai Mansion. Since you are here today, don't leave in a hurry. I will send someone to Hu County to call Jin Yun back."
, you two, master and disciple, can also talk, I will ask someone to prepare a meal right away, no matter how busy you are today, you must stay for a meal."
It's hard to refuse such hospitality, and Du He didn't intend to refuse.
He nodded and said: "Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Dai. However, I am here today and I have something to ask you for help!"
"Oh? You, Du He, still need my help. Is there anything in the world that you can't do?" Dai Zhou was very surprised.
Du He smiled, took out the commercial tax collection agreement signed by Wannian County and Chang'an County, and placed it in front of Dai Zhou.
Dai Zhou picked it up and looked at it, his eyes widened immediately.
He said in surprise: "As the magistrate of Wannian County, you actually want to help Chang'an County collect taxes, and Xu Zhiyuan, the magistrate of Chang'an County, agreed? Is he crazy?"
Dai Zhou actually wanted to say, you are all crazy!
This approach has never happened before!
Taxation is the financial power of a local government.
To be able to do this kind of thing, whether it's Chang'an or Wannian, is really crazy.
Du He took a sip of tea and said calmly: "Master Dai, don't doubt it. I have been discussing this matter with Mr. Xu, the magistrate of Chang'an County, for many days. All the details were decided together by us, and there are many stamps on it."
Your Majesty’s official seal, so from now on, the entire business tax of Chang’an City will be handed over to Wannian County. This matter is a bit crazy, but it is imperative..."
"What is the purpose of doing this?" Dai Zhou looked into Du He's eyes and asked curiously.