Facing Dai Zhou's question, Du He laughed and said, "Because, I am short of money!"
"Are you still short of money?" Dai Zhou immediately sneered.
Du He is now not only the richest man in Chang'an, but also the vaguely richest man in the Tang Dynasty.
Although it cannot be compared with the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, among the new aristocrats, he is already second to none when it comes to money.
Du He shook his head and explained: "What I'm talking about is that Wannian County is short of money... Mr. Dai should know that although Wannian County is in charge of East Chang'an City, it seems to be beautiful, but in fact it has no power at all, if nothing else.
, Let’s talk about commercial taxes. The majority of taxes are collected by the East and West cities, but the East and West cities have city bureaus respectively. In other words, the city bureaus are responsible for managing merchants. They can collect taxes, but Wannian County and Chang’an
The county is in charge, how can those merchants give face... On the one hand, it is difficult to pay taxes, and on the other hand, the court takes away all the annual taxes. Over time, the entire Wannian County treasury is empty, and even the money and food of the government officials cannot be guaranteed. Gao Yuan is determined to
During my tenure as county magistrate, I relied on corruption and bribery to enrich myself, but made the entire county government weep... When I took over, Wannian County Government was a mess..."
Du He is rich, but he will not use his money for Wannian County.
At this time, one must distinguish between public and private matters.
Taxation is the key to solving all problems.
As long as you have money, everything will be easy.
When Dai Zhou heard this, he understood everything.
He thought for a while and then said: "So, you want me to support you in court...to solve the upcoming troubles for you?"
Dai Zhou was also an old fox who had become a spirit for many years, and he quickly figured out the meaning of Du He's visit.
It is conceivable that if this bizarre tax collection is announced, many people in the government and the government will definitely stand up to oppose it.
At that time, if no one in the court speaks for Du He, Wannian County's taking over the taxation of the entire Chang'an City will become an empty talk.
Du He nodded, "Master Dai, are you sure?"
"Yes, but it's difficult! What benefits are you going to give me?" Dai Zhou looked at Du He with a half-smile.
After dealing with Du He for a long time, Dai Zhou suddenly found that he had become a philistine.
Du He thought for a while and asked: "I wonder if Mr. Dai knows that Datang Construction Company is currently carrying out large-scale construction projects in Hu County?"
Dai Zhou smiled and said: "Why don't I know? Although ordinary people don't know, the nobles of Chang'an City have spread the word that your kid has started building houses in Hu County. Many people are secretly laughing at you, Hu.
The county is just a small county town. If you build so many houses, who are you planning to house them in?"
Du He smiled and said: "Master Dai, don't worry about who I plan to live with. As long as Master Dai is willing to help, I will give you 10,000 acres of land near the Hu County Business Center. These 10,000 acres will be given to you."
I will not touch a single bit of the land, and will give it all to the Dai Mansion, and the Dai Mansion can do with it whatever they want."
Ten thousand acres of land seems right, but to the Dai Mansion, which has a large family and a large business, it is nothing at all, let alone in the distant Hu County.
Dai Zhou waved his hand: "Okay, you are really stingy. I promise you this. I will try my best to mediate for you in court, but I have agreed in advance that if you can't handle it in the end, you will have to
Be prepared."
"I feel relieved to have Master Dai say this," Du He said confidently.
At this time, the housekeeper came in and reported that Dai Jinyun had returned home.
Dai Zhou said happily: "Okay, when Jin Yun comes back, let him come directly to the main hall."
Not long after, Dai Jinyun came to the main hall.
Dai Jinyun was overjoyed when he saw Du He. He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "I have met the teacher!"
Even though Dai Zhou was present, Dai Jinyun still greeted Du He first.
When Dai Zhou saw it, instead of being angry, he was very happy.
Du He was Dai Jinyun's teacher and the guest of Dai's house today. Dai Jinyun greeted Du He politely, which was exactly what Dai Zhou wanted.
After Dai Jinyun saluted Du He, he saluted Dai Zhou: "My nephew has met his uncle!"
Then, Dai Jinyun took his seat.
Dai Zhou sighed in his heart: What a good boy.
Who can believe that a prodigal son turned out to be so well-behaved and obedient?
Dai Zhou finished sighing in his heart and then said: "Jin Yun, how is the Food Research Institute recently?"
"Uncle, everything is fine."
Dai Zhou said: "Jin Yun, uncle knows that you like cooking, and you have become the best cook in the world. However, your father's original wish was for you to become an official in the court. You have grown up.
, can you consider entering an official career?"
The best gourmet in the world.
It sounds very domineering.
In fact, in this day and age, it is of little use.
This title is similar to that of the best courtesan in the world.
Everything is of inferior quality, but reading is of high quality.
On top of studying, you can become an official.
Scholars, farmers, industrialists, businessmen, and gourmets are not ranked among them.
Dai Jinyun shook his head: "Is your uncle trying to persuade me to give up my food research and become an official?"
"Exactly!"
"This is absolutely impossible!" Dai Jinyun refused directly.
Dai Zhou was stunned for a moment, but he couldn't say anything else.
At this time, Du He suddenly said: "Jin Yun, I think your uncle's words are not unreasonable... You have studied food for many years, and you must have discovered that the later you go, the more you are unable to do what you want. Why not change your thinking?
You can be an official and cook delicious food at the same time. Maybe it can also provide new ideas... I know an official named Ding Baozhen. When he was a local official, he invented a dish called Kung Pao Chicken based on local conditions.
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When Dai Jinyun heard this, his eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked: "Teacher, who is Ding Baozhen? How do you make Kung Pao Chicken?"
This is an occupational disease!
Du He smiled and said: "When I have time in the future, I will explain it to you in detail. The most important thing now is, what do you think of my proposal?"
Dai Jinyun said solemnly: "Since the teacher said this, it must be for my own good, and I will listen to the teacher."
Dai Zhou almost vomited blood.
He had just been talking sincerely for a long time, but it was still not as good as Du He's words.
However, he was very moved when Dai Jinyun agreed to become an official.
He leaned into Du He's ear and whispered: "My dear nephew, I owe you a big favor. Don't worry about taxation. I will do my best."
One after another, Dai Zhou's attitude changed greatly.
What he said before is to do your best, which means that there is room for negotiation whether things can be accomplished and to what extent.
Now the only thing is to do our best, that is, we must help Du He get things done.
Du He smiled knowingly.
The reason why he advised Dai Jinyun to study food while serving as an official was not just a whim. In fact, in this era, it is difficult to become a pure gourmet, and there is no guarantee that Dai Jinyun will be rich and wealthy throughout his life. Being an official is more secure.
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Du He added: "It just so happens that the commercial tax collection and collection in Chang'an and Wannian counties have recently been combined into one, and you, Jin Yun, happen to be in charge of this matter."