Wang Yuan couldn't bear it: "In what capacity do you replace me? In ancient times, there was a tradition of joining the army for my father and paying off my father's debts. If you don't give me a kowtow, I will ask you to make amends for me!"
Liu Jianye was furious: "You!"
Mr. Baili chuckled: "Brother Wuyou, this little friend is very interesting, so I won't introduce him to you!"
Liu Jianye is a man who flatters and suppresses others. He has been in high and low officialdom for many years, and he can see through it at a glance.
I also don’t like this kind of villain behavior that is flattering and scorning.
"He, hey!"
After glancing at Wang Yuan, Li Sansi shook his head and couldn't say the word 'brother-in-law'.
Mr. Baili frowned: "Brother Jianye, be careful what you say! Although I don't know this little friend, he shouldn't be that kind of person."
He has the ability to observe people. Different people have different temperaments.
At first glance, this young man is just handsome, but upon closer inspection, he has a noble bearing.
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Those with such magnanimity are either in great power or knowledgeable.
Liu Jianye was anxious: "Mr. Baili, everything I said about late life is true. You can ask Brother Sansi!"
Mr. Baili turned his head.
"oh!"
Mr. Baili stepped into the Li Mansion and passed by Wang Yuan waving: "My friend, please, I am confident that I will not misjudge the person. If you are what they said, you also have something hidden!"
"Thank you!"
Wang Yuan had no choice but to follow after being given face time and again.
He also didn't expect that Mr. Baili had such a vicious vision.
He has taken over the shell of his predecessor, but his temperament is different from that of his predecessor, and he cannot do those things.
The four of them came to the main room and sat down in order of priority.
The maid serves tea and the host and guest exchange greetings!
Mr. Baili changed the topic: "Border troubles have occurred frequently in recent years, and the imperial government's finances are tight. It is urgent to increase taxes in various counties. I wonder if my dear brothers have any good strategies!"
"This is Mr. Baili using the government affairs to test me and this prodigal son! I must answer well and put him under severe pressure."
Liu Jianye was the first to speak: "If you want to increase taxes, it can only be done in agriculture and business. Businesses can increase taxes by setting up checkpoints to strictly inspect the sale of goods and prevent tax evasion. Farmers can send more subordinate officials to the countryside to check household registrations and arrest people.
As long as the number of refugee households is large enough, taxes will definitely increase."
Li Sansi shook his head.
These two are commonplace, and every county government is doing them, but they have no effect.
If we really want to raise taxes, we can only affect the interests of landlords, country gentry, powerful people, and noble families.
But Liu Jianye missed a point.
"hehe, not bad!"
Mr. Baili smiled and nodded, turned to Wang Yuan and said, "My dear friend, you have a good idea!"
"How can I, a little boy, understand the important matters of the country, so I won't do anything about them!"
Wang Yuan shook his head.
After sitting there for a while, I want to give my second brother-in-law some face and go sell soap.
A group of scholars talk about national affairs in vain, no matter how much they talk, it is of no use!
Mr. Baili still advised: "My little friend, let's not talk about national affairs, let's just talk casually!"
Liu Jianye sneered: "Mr. Baili, he is a child who can't even pass the exam. How can he understand the taxes of the country?"
Wang Yuan hasn't spoken yet.
Mr. Baili looked coldly: "Kid, fame does not mean knowledge, it only means that you can take the exam. Mr. Nanshan didn't even pass the exam, but some people dare to say that he doesn't understand the important affairs of the country!"
"Mr. Baili, Meng Lang is a late child!"
Liu Jianye's expression changed, and he quickly clasped his fists to apologize, with cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.
Mr. Nanshan, everyone in Guzhou is famous all over the world, and 10% of the big shots in the court are his students. This Mr. Baili should be too.
No wonder he didn't even call him "virtuous brother" and instead called him "little boy", implying that he is ignorant.