Chapter 1869 The aftermath of the tax holiday
When he returned to Shouchun, Cao Shu always felt that he was more laborious than the life of leading troops to fight.
Every day, there are endless official documents placed in front of him.
Although the government handled a large number of things, there were still many important things that he had to make for himself.
With the arrival of the tax exemption period, many places began to impose taxes on the people.
Cao Shuo set the tax rate for the people is 10 taxes, while the aristocratic and wealthy merchants are 10 taxes.
Compared with other places, the tax rate set by Cao Shuo is already extremely low.
Few people who have reached the tax exemption period have made trouble with the government and voluntarily paid the tax.
However, with more people, the temperament will always be different.
Most people have no objection to taxes, and there are still a few unruly people who are used to the days when they do not collect taxes in the past. Some even openly boycott the government's tax collection and refuse to pay.
Sitting in the study and looking up documents about someone resisting tax collection, Cao Shu asked Tian Feng, who sent the documents, “What should Yuan Hao do about this?”
"Actually, Shouchun and local officials knew what to do." Tian Feng replied: "It's just that the young master cares too much about the number of people, so he never takes action."
"What do you mean..." After understanding Tian Feng's meaning, Cao Shu asked.
"Only by using benevolence and righteousness and dignity, the local government will be able to maintain long-term stability." Tian Feng said: "For ten years of tax exemption, the young master took the money and used the government's money to maintain the growth of various places. If the tax was not collected, the government would sooner or later be unable to support it. No matter how powerful Lingyun Pavilion is, it would not be possible to support so many people."
"In other words, it's time for me to establish my authority this time?" Cao Shu asked.
"The soldiers of the three armies obeyed the young master not only because the young master was good to them, but also because of the strict military discipline, no one dared to easily violate the military laws." Tian Feng replied: "The local governments collect taxes, and the easiest thing to collect is the military villages. And the villages that gather people to obstruct them are those civilian villages."
"I understand what Yuan Hao means." Cao Shu nodded: "The unruly people have never seen themselves, and it is impossible for them to see other people's difficulties. If they are not punished, once a climate forms in the future, it is likely to cause irreparable losses."
Tian Feng bowed and bowed to his fists, and did not say anything more.
Cao Shu waved his hand: "This matter is left to you."
"I can do it, but I have to kill someone this time." Looking up at Cao Shu, Tian Feng said, "And there are many people to kill. Please don't blame me then!"
"The first evil kills you, and the evil catches you!" Cao Shu said: "If you follow the troublemakers, if you don't act aggressively, just arrest them. As for the incitement, you won't keep one, kill them all!"
Since Cao Shuo took charge of the local area, he has never issued an order to attack the people.
In the past, when tax exemptions were exempted from various places, most government officials were doing things for the people and did not touch the interests of the people.
Although civilians who live a stable life know that tax exemption has only been ten years, no one has considered it too much.
Some people are used to thinking about good things, and even think about waiting for the ten-year deadline to come and the incident will be in trouble. The government will not impose taxes under pressure.
It is precisely because of this idea that taxation was collected in some villages, and the villagers launched a boycott.
Some villages simply do not allow tax collectors from the government to enter the village.
There are some even more excessive people who even deducted taxes from the government and agreed not to collect taxes, and they were not allowed to leave the village half a step before they agreed to no longer collect taxes.
The villagers' noisy has indeed hindered the process of collecting taxes by the government.
Especially in the villages where officials were detained, there were often villagers outside that as long as they were hard, the government would not dare to do anything to them.
The boycott of taxes is getting bigger and bigger.
In addition to military villages, many villages responded.
All the officials who went to collect taxes were summoned back to the government office later.
Where the tax exemption period has passed, the government is waiting for the order issued from Shouchun.
The boycott of taxes began before Cao Shu returned to Shouchun.
But at that time, the villagers had not made too much trouble. Except for refusing to pay taxes, no one violently resisted taxes.
After Cao Shu came back, perhaps to let him see his determination, many villagers became less and less confused.
Officials from all over the country were waiting for the orders conveyed from Shouchun.
The villagers were waiting.
The government does not have any special requirements for the order. As long as the current crisis can be solved, they do not care whether to claim to continue to be exempted from taxes or other things.
The villagers who caused trouble all hoped that Cao Shu would completely abolish the tax due to their troubles.
The order was issued soon, and it was Tian Feng, who was very dependent on Cao Shu.
When governments in various places receive orders, they repeatedly confirm the authenticity.
After verifying from Tian Feng, the officials still didn't believe that Cao Shu would actually issue such an order.
Killing people, and attacking the villagers who are causing trouble...
This decree is completely opposite to Cao Shu's attitude towards the people.
Cao Shu has always loved the people as much as his son, fearing that the local people are not large.
It is okay to let him kill people, but it is not easy to ask him to attack the people under his control.
After receiving the order, he obtained confirmation from Tian Feng. Governments in various places were mobilizing troops to suppress the tax resistance.
However, the villagers who are causing trouble are still dreaming of continuing to be exempted from taxes.
Many villagers even attacked the local government and forced them to order tax exemptions.
In a city not far from Shouchun, the people are making the most troubles and the number of participants is the most.
During the process of causing trouble, some people even ran to the military village to incite.
The villagers of Junhu Village were all soldiers who retreated from the army. They were absolutely loyal to Cao Shuo. It is conceivable that those who were inciting the inspiration were of course a shock.
No one noticed that when many people attacked the government and even began to burn the schools and clinics established by the government, many villagers from military villages received a convening order from the government and transferred them into the city.
Responsible for handling this matter, Tian Feng is certainly aware of where the most riot is.
Sitting in the study in the backyard of the government, he slowly savored the tea.
The county magistrate stood in front of him, lowered his head and didn't dare to look at him again.
Except for the county magistrate, there was no official in the room.
Putting down the teacup, Tian Feng asked, "Are you ready?"
"According to the military order of Gongzi, everything is ready." The county magistrate asked: "Duke Tian, we really want..."
"The young master's order is to kill the evil, and arrest the evil." Tian Feng interrupted him: "But I think there are many evil people here. If you pass the order, kill one group first and then arrest another group. Be sure to suppress the momentum of trouble."
"I understand." The county magistrate winked at the minor official next to him.
The clerk retreated.
"Who is responsible for the matter?" Tian Feng asked again.
"Report to Mr. Tian, it is the county magistrate of this county." The county magistrate replied: "All the villagers of Junhu Village have been summoned back. Although the number of people is not as many as the ones who cause trouble, they are all well-trained."
Chapter completed!