Wang Anshi always acted vigorously and resolutely. After getting approval from Song Shenzong, he immediately announced the establishment of the Municipal Taxation Department and appointed Lu Huiqing as the Municipal Tax Envoy to take charge of all taxation in the city.
From now on, citizens only need to go to the Municipal Taxation Department to pay taxes.
But this is Bianjing, and all the people living here are powerful people.
This move immediately aroused considerable criticism in the court.
He scolded Wang Anshi for being too ungrateful. At first, he just said that it was aimed at loan interest and stimulating housing transactions. You added miscellaneous taxes into one, so that was it. I never thought that there would be private goods behind it.
It's so shameless.
Some ministers with ill intentions intentionally or unintentionally related Wang Anshi's behavior to the imperial power.
Because the fundamental purpose of the current system is to maintain the imperial power and cut it into small pieces, then no one can compete with the emperor.
On the contrary, the concentration of power will pose a threat to the imperial power.
However, not everyone opposed Wang Anshi. On the contrary, many ministers in the court chose to support Wang Anshi. Some of them really believed that this must be changed. This decree passed through more than a dozen departments, and the result was that there was no result.
,This is definitely a big problem.
For example, Chen Shengzhi, the privy envoy, and Lu Gongzhu of Kaifeng Prefecture openly supported Wang Anshi.
Another group of people did not have many principles. They just saw that Wang Anshi was now deeply trusted by the emperor and was a popular figure in front of the emperor. They wanted to gain power, so they chose to support Wang Anshi.
But the key point is Song Shenzong. Song Shenzong really does not trust those he employs and does not use those he doubts. He gave Wang Anshi great support and completely ignored those rumors.
As for his old enemy Sima Guang, this time he also changed from normal. Instead of opposing, he also gave Wang Anshi great support. However, he did not publicly support it because of his face, but he privately persuaded those officials who opposed it and explained the stakes.
, indicating that this policy is very reasonable.
This is precisely Sima Guang's governing philosophy. His philosophy is to reduce expenditures, one of which is to reduce departments, cut expenditures, and streamline officials.
When the opposing ministers saw that the big bosses were supporting Wang Anshi, their opposition became smaller and smaller. Wang Wenshan and his like took advantage of the situation and pushed the matter onto Zhang Fei.
It drew a wave of hatred for Zhang Fei.
However, neither Wang Anshi nor Zhang Fei have time to pay attention to these rumors.
The Municipal Taxation Department had just approved it, but before it opened the door, Wang Anshi ordered Lu Huiqing to issue the first government order in the name of the Municipal Taxation Department, which was to promulgate Zhang Fei's contract in the form of a government order, and at the same time grant the Ma family official documents.
This can be said to give the Ma family a monopoly status.
However, Ma Tianhao was already accustomed to the court's dillydallying, and he did not expect it to happen so quickly. It was a month earlier than he expected, and he was in a hurry. The superiors were so powerful, which showed that they attached great importance to this matter, so how could he dare to delay. Early morning.
A squeak.
As soon as the door of the room was opened, a gust of biting cold wind blew Zhang Fei back, making him tremble all over.
"Damn."
Zhang Fei said depressedly: "I'm so busy that I forgot to buy winter clothes. I won't die from the cold. Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid. I'm a young man. I can handle it."
He did a few chest-expanding exercises, gritted his teeth, and opened the door. He saw Li Si running over. The key thing was that this guy was wearing a cloak. He couldn't help but ask: "Li Si, where did you get the cloak?"
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Li Si came to Zhang Fei and said, "Ms. Xu gave it to me. She also prepared one for you, Third Brother, saying it was left by her brother."
Just hand over a thick cloak.
Zhang Fei said in surprise: "This woman is quite meticulous and knows that I didn't buy a winter coat."
He was not polite at all, and quickly put on his cloak, and told Li Si: "You will buy some winter clothes later. It is really embarrassing to bother Madam Xu to worry about such a thing."
"Hey, I remember."
The two hurried to Ma's house in Qiao City.
Because today is the day when the Ma’s Pawn Shop will advertise, and from today, the mortgage loan will be officially launched.
At Ma's Pawn Shop, a sign with the word "mortgage" slowly rose in front of the store. It was the only one in Bianjing.
"Ex-member, congratulations! Congratulations!"
Zhang Fei, who had just arrived, expressed his congratulations to Ma Tianhao.
"Don't be too busy congratulating yourself. Whether you are happy or sad, you have to find out today!"
Ma Tianhao waved his hand. Although he agreed with this business, he still needed facts to prove whether anyone would come to take a loan to buy a house. He then directed his hand to the two people next to him, "Come here, let me introduce it to you."
He first pointed to the middle-aged man with a big belly and a rosy complexion on the left, "This is Mr. Fan from Baifanlou."
Zhang Fei cupped his hands and said: "This junior has met Fan Yuanwai."
Fan Yong bowed his hand in return and said with a smile: "Zhang Sanlang is so famous that it is better to meet him."
Ma Tianhao directed the tall, thin middle-aged man with a goatee next to him. Just as he was about to speak, Zhang Fei asked the man first: "Mr. Chen, how are you looking for my house?"
This person is none other than Chen Maoqian, the biggest fang in the capital.
The mortgage loan is really closely related to their mortgage!
Chen Maoqian said hurriedly: "I looked for several before, but I was not satisfied with it, so I asked them to look for it again, but don't worry, Saburo, it won't be long."
In fact, they had already found one, but when this happened again, Chen Maoqian felt that he should be more cautious, so he asked his nephew to find a better one.
Ma Tianhao said in surprise: "Do you know each other?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I asked Chen Yuanwai to help me find a house before, but I can't always live in Xu Mansion! Regarding the interest, it was Chen Yuanwai who woke me up."
Chen Maoqian said hurriedly: "How dare you, how dare you, Lao Zhuo just answered a few trivial questions of San Lang. This is still San Lang's amazing intelligence and extraordinary methods. Lao Zhuo is deeply impressed."
Although Zhang Fei expressed his attitude that day, he thought it was impossible. He never thought that it would actually be done just a few days later.
Fan Yong laughed and said: "I have been doing business for more than 20 years, but I have never persuaded the court to issue a new law specifically for my business. This is really the first time since the founding of the Song Dynasty."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Yuan Wai is being humble, the industry is just different. I am not a businessman, I am just a citizen of Erbi, and what I do is different. I heard that Yuan Wai took drastic measures after taking over Baifan Tower. Today's
Bailunlou is no longer as simple as a restaurant, and the daily income is beyond our reach."
"Where! Where!"
Fan Yong waved his hand sheepishly.
But it is indeed Fan Yong who turned the Bailun Restaurant from a restaurant into a complex. This is definitely an extraordinary wisdom.
Zhang Fei doesn't dare to underestimate them. They all look kind-hearted, but in fact they are all cannibals.
Fan Yong asked again: "Zhang Sanlang, if...I mean if, I also ask you to help me sign a contract with the court, how will you help me draft it?"
Zhang Fei thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "Next time I go back to Fanlou to eat, you can't take my money."
"Absolutely not." Fan Yong said quickly.
Zhang Fei said: "I would suggest the imperial court to save financial expenditure, especially on the expansion of the imperial city."
Fan Yong was stunned for a moment and said: "What does this have to do with my business?"
Zhang Fei said: "For example, in the future, entertaining foreign envoys can be held in the Baifan Building. There is no need to build a special courtyard or send special people to serve. After all, it will only be used a few times a year. This can save a lot of money.
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Fan Yong made a muffled sound in his throat, "Really...can it really be done?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Of course not. I just said what if, but I didn't mean it."
"That's true, that's true."
Fan Yong nodded and glanced at Chen Maoqian and Ma Tianhao awkwardly.
Chen Maoqian didn't want to laugh at Fan Yong, he thought that he would have a good chat with Zhang Fei someday.
Little did he know that Fan Yong thought the same way.
However, Ma Tianhao winked at Zhang Fei. Today's theme is not about this.
It's really not easy to make a little money from you. Zhang Fei understood, coughed, and asked: "I heard that you two are also very interested in this business."
Fan Yong and Chen Maoqian looked at each other.
Chen Maoqian said: "There is indeed interest, but the large amount and the length of time make people suspicious."
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded: "This is what it should be."
"Hey!"
Ma Tianhao said: "Aren't you a good talker? Help me convince them both."
Zhang Fei said: "I don't think the two members have any worse vision than you, Ma Yuanwai."
Fan and Chen looked at each other again and laughed.
Ma Tianhao gave Zhang Fei two looks of approval.
Even if they don't invest directly, they will cooperate. There are no developers nowadays. The housing supply depends on the house and the auction depends on the alum building. As long as this business is prosperous, the two of them will definitely make a profit.
Otherwise, why would they come so early.
Zhang Fei asked again: "Is there no one coming to Xiangguo Temple?"
Ma Tianhao said with a smile: "I came here yesterday. He is not a great monk and can't stand with so many of us businessmen."
After all, they are monks, so they still have some scruples and cannot be too unscrupulous. For example, in nightlife, they usually choose takeout instead of door-to-door.
Gradually, more and more people came to congratulate them, from all walks of life, and almost all the wealthy businessmen in Bianjing came.
This interest, this period of time, and the imperial decree are all creating records.
Everyone wants to see how this works.
Although the transaction has not yet been completed, the traffic is huge.
If it can succeed, then the Ma family's status will definitely reach a higher level.
However, Zhang Fei is obviously more popular than Ma Tianhao. In fact, wealthy businessmen like them all know that Zhang Fei has offended many people, but everyone also knows that there are more people in the court who support Zhang Fei.
And judging from this matter, Zhang Fei is obviously on the winning side!
"If the store wants to draw up any contracts in the future, I can leave it to Zhang Sanlang."
"Where! Where! The staff is taking care of my business, it's too late for me to be happy!"
"But it's so inconvenient for Saburo to live in Xu Mansion!"
"Xu Shisi is selfless, but he can't stand our stinky businessmen."
"I will move out of Xu Mansion soon and welcome everyone to come and visit me."
"Easy to say! Easy to say!"
"Sanlang, can you make money with such a low interest rate?"
"Just buy a set and you will know."
"Ouch! You think too highly of me. This is a house. You can't just buy it. But you can ask."
......
"Zhang San, come here."
Ma Tianhao suddenly came over, pulled Zhang Fei aside, and whispered: "The first guest has already arrived. Who do you think he is?"
Zhang Fei was surprised and said: "Do I know him?"
Ma Tianhao thought for a while, but seemed not sure whether he recognized Zhang Fei or not, and said directly: "It's Mrs. Wang."
"Which Mrs. Wang?" Zhang Fei asked in astonishment.
Ma Tianhao said: "She is the wife of Academician Wang!"