Chapter four hundred and twentieth six people are stupid and have more money
Since Wang Xiaojie was arranged by Yang Fan to serve as Su Dingfang's deputy in Zuowei Camp, the guards at Zhongyihou Mansion were nominally led by Xi Junmai.
Xi Junmai used a knife to threaten Changsun Huan and Wei Ansi twice in a row, and toughened the two major Guanzhong families, Changsun family and Wei family, and was well known for his ruthlessness.
The two brothers Wu Yuanqing, who often paid attention to the Zhongyi Hou Mansion, certainly knew this notorious thug.
Seeing Xi Jun take a few long steps to walk up to them, Wu Yuanqing's calves were trembling a little. This fight was really scary!
The endless motorcade, with guards guarding every car, could not scare Wu Yuanqing.
The guards of the Zhongyi Hou Mansion, because they were supported by Yang Fan, were really a group of masters who were fearless.
If these guards demolished Duke Ying's mansion, he would not dare to say a word and would have no choice but to consider himself unlucky.
Although he was a little panicked, as the head of the family, Wu Yuanqing still had the courage to ask: "I wonder what the purpose of General Xi's trip is?"
Xi Junmai had also heard a little bit about Wu Yuanqing and the two people who were not involved in human affairs.
If Yang Fan hadn't told him not to mess around before setting off, Xi Junmai would have really wanted to punch him.
Mrs. Wu is smart, virtuous, and capable... How could she have two brothers who are such idiots?
Holding back the excitement in his heart, Xi Junmai stared at the two of them coldly and said, "During the Chinese New Year, Mrs. Wu, thinking of her family ties, came to the Duke Ying's residence to pay her New Year's greetings. Don't you welcome her?"
Hearing that he was not looking for trouble, Wu Yuanqing was immediately elated, with a smile on his face, and he quickly asked: "Meiniang can remember to come to visit my brother, it is really an honor for Wu. It is really brilliant, but she doesn't know her loyalty."
Will you come with me?"
Before Xi Junmai could answer, a voice came.
"Meiniang pays homage to my two brothers. Your Majesty has banned your husband from going out. Please don't take it off, brother. On behalf of your husband, Mei Niang congratulates the Duke of Ying's mansion for everlasting youth..."
Looking up, he saw Wu Meiniang walking out of a gorgeous carriage with the help of a maid, followed by Yang, Wu Shun and her daughter.
At this time, Wu Meiniang was wearing a light blue palace dress made by the imperial family, with gorgeous shepherd's flowers on the corners of her skirt, and a golden walking stick on her head, which swayed gently as her feet moved, making her look very noble.
In the Tang Dynasty, there were strict requirements for the clothing of married women. It is recorded in "Yan Yi Yi Mou Lu": "Women who are not married are not allowed to use gold as jewelry. People will accuse them and treat them as violations."
In other words, except for married women, women from ordinary families are not allowed to go out wearing gold and silver. If they are caught, it will be considered an act of transgression.
Wu Yuanqing hurriedly took a few steps forward and said with a smile: "Mei Niang is so polite. Come into the house quickly. It's just that my sister-in-law couldn't come. I'm very sorry for my brother!"
Having said that, Wu Yuanqing felt a little happy.
He was really afraid of this brother-in-law. He would hide whenever he could, avoid when he could, and take a detour if he couldn't avoid it...
Without him, this brother-in-law is too tough.
Every time he saw Yang Fan, Wu Yuanqing felt a dull pain in his cheek.
That bastard didn't come. He didn't know how to get along with Yang Fan. He was beaten up last time. He didn't want to see Yang Fan's stinky face again.
Hearing this, Wu Yuanshuang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes involuntarily drifted to the endless carriages, and asked:
"Mei Niang can remember to come to visit us, eldest brother. She is indeed knowledgeable and sensible. She is worthy of the cultivation and care we gave to our sister in the past."
"I wonder what's inside so many carriages?"
Looking at the shameless Wu Yuanshuang, Wu Meiniang almost wanted Xi Jun to buy a knife and kill this guy.
Cultivation and care?
hehe!
If she hadn't been lucky, Wu Meiniang might have died in the well, and her mother and sister might have starved to death.
However, Wu Meiniang knows that a little impatience can ruin a big plan, and she is not looking for trouble today.
So he pretended to be worried and said, "Brothers, it's a long story. There are so many people talking here. Let's go into the mansion and talk about it."
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In the study room of Duke Ying's mansion, the two Wu brothers almost burst into laughter as they listened to Wu Meiniang's story.
Wu Yuanshuang's lips were a little dry, he swallowed, and asked in disbelief: "Mei Niang, did you say that the carriages outside are all rare treasures such as money and colored glaze, totaling 300,000 yuan?"
"Exactly!" Wu Meiniang nodded worriedly.
Saying that, Wu Meiniang continued to explain: "I don't know what my husband is doing. He actually wants to use the government's money to print "Yang's Enlightenment" and some books on the imperial examination and sell them at low prices to students all over the world in order to gain fame."
"Originally, this is understandable, but the cost of printing these books is so high that even the imperial court cannot solve it. Yet my husband wants to single-handedly meet the needs of students all over the world. Isn't this a fantasy?"
"In order to prevent the Zhongyi Hou Mansion from being ruined, Mei Niang could only secretly hide some money..."
"After thinking about it, there are only two brothers in the world who are blood relatives of Mei Niang. If you put these money with your brothers, Mei Niang can rest assured."
"If my husband really loses all his money, Mei Niang will have a chance to make a comeback. I wonder if my two brothers can help keep it safe?"
Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang looked at each other, with a trace of greed flashing in their eyes.
Three hundred thousand pounds of money, they couldn't even dream of it.
During the peak period of Duke Ying's mansion, the money in the mansion only amounted to about 100,000 guan. Now it is extremely difficult to collect tens of thousands guan.
Now that such a huge windfall has been handed down, it would be strange for the two brothers not to be moved.
Although Wu Meiniang said she was storing the money here temporarily, how easy would it be to get it back in the future?
What's more, they must charge some high management fees for keeping it on your behalf!
In the midst of their thoughts, Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang grinned at the corners of their mouths, and hurriedly patted their chests and assured: "Mei Niang, don't worry, this money is absolutely safe in our house, it is what you have earned so hard."
, don’t let your sister-in-law be ruined!”
"It's really not worth it to go bankrupt for some loser. Don't worry, Ying Guogong's Mansion will be your strong backing..."
Although she felt that her two brothers were disgusting, Wu Meiniang still held back her discomfort and said: "Then I'll help you two brothers. This time I'm going back to my hometown to visit my parents. Meiniang wants to stay temporarily for two days to pay homage to my father. I wonder if my brother can make arrangements?"
Wu Yuanqing said affectionately: "What did Mei Niang say? Duke Ying's mansion is also your home. You can stay there as long as you want..."
"Brother, I have kept the side courtyard where you used to live. You can live there. If you need anything, just ask the servants directly."
"You guys are tired from the journey, why don't you go down and have a rest first? I'll ask the kitchen to prepare some food, and we brothers and sisters can have a good time together."
Wu Meiniang quickly expressed her gratitude and said, "Thank you for your concern, brother!"
Wu Yuanqing waved his hand and said grandly: "If a family doesn't talk to each other, someone is here! Take Meiniang to rest."
"No!" The servant outside agreed and led Wu Meiniang back.
For a moment, the entire study became silent again.
After a while, Wu Yuanqing sighed and asked: "Second brother, do you think what Mei Niang said is true or false?"
"I think it's true." Wu Yuanshuang replied firmly.
Wu Yuanqing slowly raised his head: "Why do you see it?"
"There are three reasons." After thinking for a moment, Wu Yuanshuang felt confident.
"Oh? Tell me." Wu Yuanqing suddenly became interested and acted like he was listening.
Wu Yuanshuang cleared his throat and explained confidently with his head held high.
First, Marquis Zhongyi is now appointed by His Majesty as the Minister of Rites. In order to gain fame by successfully holding this year's Spring Imperial Examination, that bastard is really likely to use the government's money to print books and sell them at low prices. What's more, this kind of thing cannot be hidden.
Secondly, according to my observation, although the income of Junyangfang is an astronomical figure, more than 99% of it is paid to the imperial court. Three hundred thousand guan is not a small amount for the Zhongyi Hou Mansion. Mei
There's no point in trying to fool us. How much money do we have in our mansion now? It's not even one-tenth of this money.
Thirdly, our sister has been very clever since she was a child, and her ability to seek good fortune and avoid evil is not small. Otherwise, she would not be able to control the affairs of Marquis Zhongyi. Now she comes to us, in fact, she has no choice but to let us be her relatives.
Woolen cloth!
After saying that, Wu Yuanshuang was very proud and continued to ask: "Brother, if Marquis Zhongyi really loses all his family property, and we have helped him save so much money, how much storage fee do you think we should charge?"
Wu Yuanqing smiled meaningfully:
"Presiding over the imperial examinations has a good reputation, but he is the enemy of the aristocratic families in the world. Although our sister-in-law has the emperor as his backer, how can he compete with the aristocratic families in the world."
"In my opinion, the decline of the Zhongyihou Mansion is only a matter of time. Once the Zhongyi Mansion really declines, and we have the Cui family as our backers, do you think it is necessary to return the money?"
Wu Yuanshuang was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and said shamelessly: "Brother is right, as the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father, and Mei Niang has nothing to do with her. As brothers, of course we have to help her control it...
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As they said that, the two of them looked at each other and smiled. The villain's appearance was unbearable, and the weird laughter filled the whole study.
In their view, Yang Fan is just a fool with too much money.
It is different from the Wu brothers’ calculation.
Yang Fan was lying on the chair, the fire in the fireplace was getting hotter and brighter, and the warm heat made Yang Fan yawn.
Wu Meiniang led He Lan Minyue and others back, and Yang Fan was free. But after a while, Wang Xuance came again.
Looking at Wang Xuance standing aside, Yang Fan asked teasingly: "Xuance! If there is nothing important, let's talk about it later."
"During the Spring Festival, everyone is spending the holiday with their families, but you came here to report. Wouldn't others call me Yang Fan to help Yang Papi?"
Yang Fan was very happy to see this talent who could destroy a country by one man.
After more than a year of training, Wang Xuance feels much more restrained.
His clear eyes were shining brightly, and his brows were smiling slightly, which penetrated directly into people's hearts like the spring sunshine, and a sense of elegance arose spontaneously.
If you treat him as a powerless scholar, you will suffer a loss.
After all, no one who can leave a name in history is a simple person.
This kind of person is not only cruel to others, but also very strict to himself.
Wang Xuance not only managed Junyangfang in an orderly manner, but also participated in guard training in his spare time.
Call it a beautiful name and enrich yourself!
Now his skills are no worse than those of the special forces trained by Yang Fan.
However, Yang Fan's words made Wang Xuance smile bitterly.
The other masters are eager to squeeze their subordinates completely.
Only this prince would truly care about the well-being of his subordinates!
Seeing Yang Fan's lazy look, Wang Xuance did not show any contempt.
Not only did Yang Fan save his life, but also because during his time in Junyangfang, Wang Xuance was the one who could best appreciate the breadth and depth of Yang Fan's thoughts.
It can be said that today's Junyangfang is a paradise completely different from other places, full of vitality and vitality.
Although it has not yet reached what Yang Fan expected, the prototype of an ideal country has emerged.
Looking at Wang Xuance who was a little hesitant because of his own words, Yang Fan could only say helplessly: "Okay, sit over there and tell me everything in one go."
"No!" Wang Xuance sat up straight, with a solemn expression on his face, and said, "Xuan Ce is incompetent, please give me some advice!"
"Although Junyangfang is the land and fiefdom of the Marquis, the fields and mountains outside were also bought by you from the court and nobles."
"However, the imperial court has a legal system. As long as it is land, corresponding taxes must be paid."
"Over the past year or so, the population in Junyangfang has increased, and there are already more than 70,000 people. According to the old system of the imperial court, these people would have to respond to the imperial court's call to serve as corvees, and our workers in Junyangfang do not
Allowing random movement leads to conflicts with the regulations of the imperial court."
"Last year, in accordance with the instructions of the Marquis, a certain person implemented the Baojia Law in Junyangfang, and also changed the fields allocated to guards and workers into shares per mu, and added the usual taxes and corvees together to calculate the amount that should be paid.
On top of the taxes paid.”
"Everyone in Junyangfang is very supportive of this method, but some court officials are quite critical, thinking that we are sabotaging the foundation of the court. Spring plowing is about to happen this year. I wonder if this method will be implemented as usual in the future?"
Yang Fan implemented the Baojia Law in Junyangfang in order to reduce the leakage of secrets. Of course, it was impossible to let these people go out to do corvee labor.
In order to avoid this situation from happening, Yang Fan proposed the method of dividing the land into acres.
This is a tax law that combines the whip method of Zhang Juzheng in the Ming Dynasty and the tax law of the Qing Dynasty.
Taxes are not levied on the size of the family, but on the amount of land in the family.
In other words, the poll tax was abolished and replaced by a land tax, which was similar to the agricultural tax in later generations.
This can maximize fairness and avoid the situation of having no land and having to pay huge taxes and corvees.
However, this method will easily be criticized by others and become the target of criticism from nobles, aristocratic families, and royal families.
I just didn't expect these people to jump out so early.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan said: "The law of sharing one's land with one's own family will naturally be implemented as usual. No matter who comes to make things difficult for you, just blame it on me."
"This method of calculating taxes based on the number of people divided into acres will not only be implemented in Junyangfang for a long time in the future."
"If I have the opportunity in the future, I will advise His Majesty to see if it can be fully implemented in the Tang Dynasty."
This tax calculation method has undergone historical testing and is the most advanced and reasonable tax calculation method for feudal society.
The only obstacle is that this method touches the interests of aristocratic families, nobles, and the royal family.
After all, many of their properties are exempt from taxes.
Taxes are no longer calculated based on the number of people, but based on the amount of land. This is good for the people.
But for those nobles, aristocratic families, and royal families with thousands of hectares of fertile land, it would be a tragedy!
You can almost imagine how strong the backlash and resistance from nobles, aristocratic families, and royal families will be, and you will naturally be embarrassed by others.
In feudal society, in whose hands most of the land was concentrated?
Family!
Your honor!
royal!
Li Er was conducting an imperial examination and almost got into a fight with an aristocratic family. Fortunately, he had the support of the noble family behind him.
The practice of dividing households into acres in Junyangfang is like going against the three major groups in the world, and even wants to take away other people's foundations.
How could those people do it?
Originally, Yang Fan was a little hesitant.
But there was something he had to do!
Again, since he has come to this world, Yang Fan must let people know that he has been here.
Even if he is a salted fish, he must be the most ideal one.
Wang Xuance was also completely shocked by Yang Fan's words!
He is not stupid, but very smart!
Of course, we understand how much resistance Yang Fan will have once he does this.
But Wang Xuance did not intend to dissuade him, but instead gave birth to unlimited enthusiasm and passion.
If it does come true, how lucky is he to be a part of it?
As for failure, Wang Xuance never considered it. This was his trust in Yang Fan from the bottom of his heart.