Yang Xuan held his desk and looked at the merchants.
He knows what businessmen want, and he also knows the methods to attract business and investment.
Compared with that world, today's businessmen are like shabby people, and the current government is more like gangsters who block the road and rob.
"Who's leaving?"
Yang Xuan asked slowly. As for Lin En outside the door, he chose to ignore it.
Jin Qiao stood up, saluted, and said respectfully: "If all this can be done, I will only follow Yang Ming's house."
"Preparations are already underway." Yang Xuan said lightly.
"Thank you Yang Mingfu!"
"I will go to Taiping tomorrow..."
"I'll go later."
Yang Xuan pressed his hand, and the merchants fell silent for a moment.
They are as neatly organized as the Taiping Army array.
"Taiping will not play tricks of saying one thing and doing another, nor will it bother to do so. It will not restrict who can only come and cannot leave. Taiping means freedom to come and go."
"I want to go to a transitional institution and say goodbye."
"Yang Ming Mansion, I will go to Taiping now."
Yang Xuan nodded, and everyone filed out.
Lin En stood outside, holding his hands in panic, "Everyone, please help me and say something nice."
"Turn back."
"I'm very busy."
Lin En felt cool in his heart when he looked at these businessmen who used to be brothers. However, he still held on to a glimmer of hope and smiled kindly at the silly Wang Laoer, "I want to see Yang Ming's house."
Wang Laoer shook his head, and Lin En took out a small piece of silver and handed it over.
Wang Laoer shouted happily: "Mr. Lang, someone is offering a bribe."
Lin En wanted to take back the money, but Wang Laoer struck like lightning and grabbed his wrist.
Yang Xuan walked out.
"here you go."
Wang Laoer said happily: "Lang Jun, you said, if you refuse the bribe, you will be given ten pounds of dried meat."
"Yeah! That's what I said."
Both Yiniang and Lao Cao were worried that Wang Laoer was being deceived, such as accepting bribes, so they told Yang Xuan about the matter. Yang Xuan's solution was this.
Wang Laoer had no idea about money, and the only thing he cared about was meat. When he refused ten kilograms of dried meat at a time, Wang Laoer felt so happy that he couldn't help but feel so happy.
Yang Xuan looked at Lin En and said coldly: "Pay bribes to my followers in public, take them, and hand them over to the state for disposal."
"Yang Ming's Mansion, Yang Ming's Mansion!"
Lynn was dragged away.
The old thief came out and said, "Mr. Lang, you are killing the chicken to scare the monkey."
"right."
"These businessmen will definitely be respectful to Mr. Lang after today."
"Businessmen are not respectful to me, they are respectful to the opportunity to make money."
Many people don't understand this and end up frustrated.
"I know what they need. If they have to ask for horse bones from Qianjin City, why should I put up such a show... If they don't do it, can't I go to Taoxian County or even go to Chang'an to find merchants?"
Yang Xuan said contemptuously: "There is no shortage of businessmen in this world, only places to make money. You can tell Lao Cao later that even if these businessmen make small mistakes, just remember them and don't deal with them."
"Mr. Lang wants to settle the score afterwards?"
"Face is given by others, but also lost by oneself. Let's use them as examples first. When Taiping becomes the center of Chenzhou's trade, we will praise whoever is clean and makes money in a disciplined manner. Whoever is dishonest will be praised.
, who will do the surgery?"
The old thief felt a chill running down his spine. After Yang Xuan entered, he said, "Don't look at those people who are so proud today. I'm afraid most of them will be unlucky in the future."
Wang Laoer said: "They didn't make any mistakes."
"Silly boy!" the old thief smiled bitterly, "They are numerous businessmen in Chenzhou. They were very proud of the spring breeze in the past. When Lang Jun sent someone to invite them yesterday, they were even more reserved and arrogant. Today Lang Jun just casually said that officials who accept bribes will be punished.
But just now Lin En bribed you, but Mr. Lang ordered you to be sent to the state."
"Isn't this inappropriate?"
"It's natural to do it right, but when Lang Jun dealt with Lin En, he took an extra look at those businessmen. What do you think this means?"
"Maybe Mr. Lang thinks they are ugly."
"No, Mr. Lang is killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, and is warning them, but who of these businessmen listened? Damn it, each one runs faster than the other, and they are all rushing to make money! God knows whether they will lose their lives."
But this warning is a bit vague... The old thief turned around and took a look inside.
Yang Xuan sat there, and the shopkeeper came out again and brought him hot tea.
"How many children do you have at home?"
"Have you ever studied?"
At this moment, Yang Xuan looked like the man next door.
…
Han Li finished his official duties and felt a little tired, so he walked out of the check-in room and took a slow walk outside.
Confidants are around and talk about little things.
"Is it time to end over there?" Han Li asked.
The confidant said: "Lin En will take the lead to come out, and then the businessmen will all leave. I think Yang Xuan's face will be particularly good-looking."
"I'm just waiting to watch the fun."
Han Li is not only related to businessmen, he has close contacts with people of the fourth surname of the family, and he is also a member of the peripheral network of the fourth surname of the family.
As the struggle between Chang'an's concubine and the queen became more and more intense, the orders Han Li received became more and more urgent.
——Destroy Yang Xuan!
- Make him stink!
The various requests gave Han Li a headache. In the past, Du He was also doing something, but now Du Hui regretted it and wished he could be Yang Xuan's father-in-law.
That's why he contacted the merchants and prepared to give Yang Xuan a bad look today.
"We cannot let Taiping's political achievements be too outstanding." Han Li said, "Once Yang Xuan's political achievements are outstanding, even age cannot prevent him from being promoted. Do you understand?"
The rule of the Tang Dynasty was to promote officials based on their political performance. Especially when senior officials liked to be promoted (to use the back door for others), political performance was particularly precious.
Taxation is also a political achievement, and his confidant smiled and said: "Don't worry about joining the army, businessmen will naturally know which side has more benefits."
Han Li nodded, "Go and have a look."
His confidants went to inquire about the news, while Han Li went back to handle official matters.
I don't know how long it took, but my confidant came in with a smile.
Han Li looked up and saw that his confidant's smile turned cold in an instant, "But it's inappropriate?"
"Joining the army, I don't know what tricks Yang Xuan used. Those businessmen came to do everything like crazy."
People of the Tang Dynasty had to make mistakes when traveling far away.
Han Li was startled, "Where are you going?"
"Peace."
Han Li's expression changed drastically, "Why? Hurry, go find out the news."
A confidant said: "Isn't Yang Xuan asking for tax exemption?"
Han Li's face turned pale, "Those businessmen gave me a lot of money. If they go to Taiping, all that money will be wasted. The businessmen are unjust. If they report quietly, I will be in danger! Go quickly!"
…
Hong Yazhi, who was at the processing office, looked for Jin Qiao and said in a low voice: "If we leave like this, Han Li and the others will lose a lot of money in the future. Will he stop it?"
Jin Qiao said surreptitiously: "We have evidence in our hands that he accepted bribes, we are so scared!"
…
Liu Qing opened a vegetable field in Prefecture, and took time to work every day, enjoying himself.
He squatted in the vegetable field, looked at the lush vegetables, and said with satisfaction: "It will be ready to eat in a while."
Lu Qiang was yawning by the side, and a clerk flattered him: "If you are working so hard, why don't you let us work together?"
But Lu Qiang knew that on the one hand, Liu Qing's vegetable planting showed his attitude of fighting with the soldiers and civilians across the state, and on the other hand, it could relax him from the fatigue caused by official duties.
When doing things, taking it easy and relaxing is the way to go.
Liu Qing clapped his hands and walked out of the vegetable patch, smiling and saying: "I'll collect them later and send them all to Zhou's canteen."
If you eat the vegetables grown by the governor, you will become an immortal... That's the expression on that little official's face.
Liu Qing coughed dryly and said, "I see you just want to work, so go get some fat."
Clerk: "..."
Liu Qing and Lu Qiang entered the check-in room.
"How's it going over there?"
"I don't know yet."
Liu Qing sat down and thumped his lower back with his backhand, "Those businessmen are all smart people. They have been planning for a long time and want to turn Lin'an into Chenzhou's trading center. But Yang Xuan is thinking of poaching, how can it be so easy to poach?"
"I'm afraid he will do something cruel, such as not collecting taxes." Lu Qiang sounded the alarm to his old friend, "If this is the case, there will be countless people who will impeach him."
"Hmm." Liu Qing thought for a long time, "I'll call him back and ask him. If so, I'll slap him awake."
"Simple and crude, but extremely useful." Lu Qiang said with a smile.
"Your Majesty." A small official came in.
"What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, more than ten big businessmen in the city have come to check in."
"Well!" Liu Qing's face turned cold, "Where are they going?"
"Peace."
Liu Qing was startled and covered his forehead, "Lao Lu, I'm afraid that I'm going to be cruel as you said. Go and call Yang Xuan."
No need to call, Yang Xuan is here.
"I've seen the envoy."
"What method did you use to get those businessmen to go to Taiping?"
Liu Qing looked unkind, and there was a stick next to him.
Yang Xuan took a step back and said, "Your Majesty, it's just some discounts!"
"Just some?" Liu Qing reached out and held the stick.
The old man is about to take action... Yang Xuan quickly said: "It is to waive some store rents and reduce taxes by 30% in the first three years."
"that's it?"
"Also, Xiaguan has established some businesses for those big businessmen, specializing in processing furs, slaughtering cattle and sheep, and preparing dried meat..."
Liu Qing: "..."
Lu Qiang: "..."
Yang Xuan looked at Liu Qing with an innocent face, "That's it, nothing more."
Liu Qing looked at him and waved his hands for a long time, "Go ahead. By the way, I will have dinner with you later."
After Yang Xuan went out, Lu Qiang smiled bitterly, "I have never heard of such methods... The government actually matched these properties for humble businessmen. But if you listen carefully and think about it, if I were one of those businessmen, I would not go there
Where is Taiping going?”
"Businessmen pursue profits. Originally, these merchants collected furs, cattle and sheep, and would dispose of them outside Chenzhou, spending a lot of money along the way. In the past, no one cared about it... When the little boy took action, it was the government making profits for them, but there was no
So picky... little bastard!"
"Hahahaha!" Liu Qing raised his head and laughed happily.
Lu Qiang stroked his beard and said, "Every year, local officials have to encourage farming. This is to love the people. If anyone questions Yang Xuan's move, they can ask, aren't businessmen the people? This is also an act of loving the people. But envoys, those big businessmen all
Run away, my life in Lin'an will be difficult."
Liu Qing said calmly: "I said that I am the governor of Chenzhou, not the magistrate of Lin'an County. In my eyes, the six counties are in my sight. Whoever has the ability will take it."
He was in a happy mood here, but Han Li was like an ant on a hot pot.
"join the army."
The confidant is back.
"How? What methods did Yang Xuan use?"
"He promised to reduce taxes by 30%."
"We can help them evade taxes here in Lin'an, 30% is not surprising. What else is there?"
"Taiping has prepared many businesses for these big businessmen. It is said that they can process furs, dried meat, and slaughter cattle and sheep in Taiping."
"He...he actually did such a thing for a businessman? Where's his face? Despicable or not!" Han Li roared in a low voice, furious.
Although the status of businessmen is constantly rising, according to tradition, humiliating businessmen is still a popular activity among the middle and upper classes.
"In order to win over businessmen, the dignified county magistrate went so far... It's too ugly to describe it!"
Han Li gasped, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction, "What's the attitude of those businessmen?"
The confidant said: "Be polite."
"It's polite... I'm separated!" Han Li narrowed his eyes, "What will they think?"
He covered his forehead and thought carefully for a while, and his expression changed drastically, "If Yang Xuan accomplishes everything he promised, these businessmen will definitely be happy and will not miss Shu. They will wonder if I will retaliate against them... The businessmen are unrighteous. In order to eliminate the threat, they
You can report me with a backhand to avoid future troubles."
The confidant looked livid, "Join the army and give them a promise."
"Promises are worthless." Han Li had calmed down, "Fortunately, the money they sent in the past has not been spent. You should go home quickly..."
…
In the afternoon, Yang Xuan bought some gifts and waited for Liu Qing outside the state house.
The officials who came in and out looked at him and smiled.
Damn it, this person actually wants to give a gift?
Later in the evening, there was a burst of cheers in the prefecture, and then the officials came out one after another.
Liu Qing came out with Lu Qiang almost at the end. After seeing Yang Xuan carrying a gift, he said to Lu Qiang: "You are so bold to pay bribes to me."
Lu Qiang smiled and said: "Yes!"
Yang Xuan laughed dryly, "It's not worth anything either."
"Walk."
The officials who were waiting to see the excitement and the old man's roar were greatly disappointed.
"The old man just has a preference!"
"That's right, it was the same last time. I was waiting outside the prefecture to give local specialties to the envoy to try, but I got scolded like crazy."
"..."
Like Taiping County, the governor's home is located behind the government office. On the one hand, it saves the governor the need to find a place to live after taking office. More importantly, it ensures that emergencies can be dealt with promptly when emergencies arise.
But Liu Qing's door was opened at the back, and the door to Hezhou's office was sealed.
Knock on the door.
"Alang." The old servant who opened the door glanced at Yang Xuan.
"Um."
Liu Qing just hummed.
An old woman came out and said with a smile: "I came back early today. This is..."
Yang Xuan saluted, "I've met the old lady."
Liu Qing pointed to Yang Xuan, "The magistrate of Taiping County, Yang Xuan."
The old woman looked at Yang Xuan carefully. When Yang Xuan looked a little confused, she rubbed her eyes and said, "The wind is blowing, and it makes my eyes sore."
There is no wind!
Yang Xuan could only apologize.
The old woman said: "Young people can eat it, but the food cooked today may be a little short. I'll get some mutton."
"That's too polite." Yang Xuan said politely.
Yang Xuan was a little nervous during this meal. Liu Qing was silent during the meal, and the same was true for his children and grandchildren, which showed that his family education was good.
But the old woman didn't care about this, and asked Yang Xuan how old he was, whether he had ever been married, and whether he had ever fallen in love with someone.
Doesn't the old man want to be a matchmaker for me?
Yang Xuan thought worriedly.
After dinner, Yang Xuan drank a cup of tea with the old man before leaving.
After he left, the old wife entered the study.
"how?"
"They don't look alike."
"Um!"
"But his energetic and vigorous appearance is very much like Jiro."