Song Gang knew that the words had been spoken, and now there was no way out, so he bit the bullet and said: "Your Majesty is kind-hearted and enacted the new tax, naturally to take care of the lives of the poor people. But in this way, people like us who rely on
Those who live on rent have lost 40% of their income compared to the past. With a large number of people in the family, life has suddenly become difficult. Please ask adults to be considerate and considerate of us people."
Liu Xin looked Song Gang up and down and said categorically: "The new tax policy must be implemented unswervingly and no changes are allowed! What Song Yuanwai said just now is completely wrong! I implemented this policy for the sake of justice.
It’s you!”
"For us?" Not to mention that Song Gang didn't believe it, even Tian Feng and the others couldn't understand the reason behind it.
"Yes, it's just for you!" Liu Xin said in a very positive tone, "Except Member Song, if you think about it carefully, even if the Su family does not fall, who is stronger than the gentry family in Changsha compared with the gentry family in Nanyang?
Who is weak?"
Song Gang said without thinking: "The noble families in Nanyang are naturally much stronger than those in Changsha."
"Okay, then take a look, where are the aristocratic families in Nanyang now?" Liu Xin didn't wait for his answer and continued, "All they have left now is a pile of withered bones and a group of humiliated women. How can you?
Do you know what is the most tragic thing in the world? That is when a person dies without spending all his money."
After hearing this, Song Gang couldn't help but be stunned and speechless. Yes, people are dead, so what's the use of asking for so much money.
Liu Xin asked again: "Not only the gentry families in Nanyang, but also the gentry families in Yingchuan and Guangzong also ended up like this. Do you know why this happened?"
Song Gang murmured: "That's all because of the Yellow Turban rebellion."
Liu Xin snorted coldly and said: "Yes, it's because of the Yellow Turban rebellion. But, do you think that just by saying a few words from that monster Zhang Jiao, 'Heaven is dead, Huang Tian is here to stand', you can respond like a cloud, and the world will be in a state of chaos."
opposite?"
Tian Feng was also stunned by Liu Xin's series of questions. He had never thought that there was any deeper reason behind this, and couldn't help but ask: "Then what is the reason from what the Lord sees?"
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, Liu Xin took a deep breath, pointed at Song Gang and said: "The reason why Zhang Jiao was able to create such a big momentum in such a short period of time is because of the noble family.
People are greedy!"
Song Gang couldn't help but shudder, thinking of the fate of Su Dai and those noble families a few days ago. Even though it was March 9, the sweat on his forehead still flowed down, and he said tremblingly: "Sir, I...
"
Liu Xin waved her hand, interrupted him, and said: "Executive member Song, listen to what I have to say. Now the common people don't have much land in their hands. A large amount of land has been concentrated in the hands of noble families like you. They rent and plant your land."
The land is busy all year round, with only a pitiful harvest, and even having a full meal becomes a luxury. Think about it again, what would happen if you encountered this situation? If it were you, if someone
If you raise your arms, I'm afraid you will rise up. I know what you are worried about. No matter what you have done in the past, I don't care. As long as you don't do anything illegal in the future, there is nothing to be afraid of."
Song Gang was silent for a long time, and then he said calmly: "Your Excellency, you really don't want to blame us?"
Liu Xin nodded solemnly and said: "That's right, bygones are bygones! You can take my words to other families, and I will treat them equally."
He knew that the primitive accumulation of funds was always stained with blood. If he had not "taken advantage of others" from the Nanyang Yellow Turbans, picked out the homes of many noble families, and dug out the first pot of gold, how would he have the ability to carry out Xiangyang City's development?
Expansion, formation of phantoms, and training of new armies. These noble families, especially those big families, have few lives on their hands after so many years, and Song Gang is probably no exception.
Song Gang was still worried and said: "But the income of each family has indeed been greatly reduced. I'm afraid they will still have some resentment in their hearts."
Liu Xin said earnestly: "Executive member Song, you have to think clearly about this matter. Only if you give the people a way to live, will the people leave a way for you. There is a saying, I don't know if you have heard of it, called damage within the embankment.
To make up for it, as for the decrease in income, it can be solved through other ways. I know that most of your families have their own business firms. When people have extra money, business will naturally improve gradually. In this way, starting from next year, I
Cutting Jingzhou's business tax in half can be considered as compensation for you."
Song Gang's family did have many shops, and the profits from business were higher than those from farming. Now that Liu Xin offered to halve the business tax, their family's business would definitely be much easier. He was overjoyed and said solemnly: "Sir, please
Don't worry, the grassroots will definitely convince them to do what you ask."
Liu Xin was overjoyed and said: "Okay, then I'll ask Song Yuan to worry about it. As for your daughter's marriage, go and discuss it with Father Xu yourself. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
That night, a banquet was held in the Changsha County government office. Everyone was very drunk. Even Liu Xin, who didn't like drinking, drank three to five glasses of wine.
Early the next morning, Liu Xin insisted on returning to Xiangyang, and everyone went outside Changsha to see him off.
Father Xu also followed the crowd with a cheerful face. His mouth had not closed since he got up in the morning. He never expected that his son, a country man like him, could marry such a beautiful young lady. When Xu Chu came home, he only had a little
After mentioning it, he agreed wholeheartedly. Now all he thinks about all day is when to arrange their marriage so that he can have a fat grandson as soon as possible.
Looking at Father Xu's expression, Liu Xin knew that Xu Chu and Song Qi's marriage was done, and said with a smile: "Dad Xu, you don't have to go back to Xiangyang for the time being. You can stay in Changsha and find time to get Zhong Kang's wife."
The wedding has taken place. I may not be able to come then, but the gifts will definitely be delivered."
After saying that, he turned to Tian Feng and said: "Yuan Hao, I saw that there are still many empty houses in Changsha City. You arrange for people to clean them up. You, Han Sheng, Zhong Kang, and Gan Ning will each be assigned one house. No need.
They are all crowded in this county government office. After the first month of next year, I will have someone pick them up to go to Xiangyang to go to school."
Song Qi asked Xu Chu in a low voice, puzzled: "What does going to school mean?"
Xu Chu said softly: "My eldest brother has built an academy in Xiangyang. When I go to school, I go to the academy to study."
Song Qi looked at Xu Chu expectantly and said, "Study! Can our children also go to school?"
Liu Xin's hearing was very good now. Even though the voices of the two of them were speaking in a low voice, he could hear them clearly. He couldn't help but laugh and said: "It's not a question of whether it's possible, it's a must!"
Song Qi did not expect that Liu Xin would hear the whisper between himself and Xu Chu. Only then did he realize that he was not married yet, so he talked about the child with Xu Chu, and his face turned red with embarrassment.
When Gan Ning saw Tian Feng, Huang Zhong and Xu Chu all reunited with their families, Gan Ning felt sad for no reason and said to Liu Xin, "My lord, I also have something to ask of you, general."
Liu Xin asked in surprise: "Oh? What's the matter with you? It's okay to say it."
Gan Ning cupped his hands and said: "My lord, I lost my father when I was young. It was my widowed mother who raised me. Now my lord will not give up and grant me an official position. I would like to take a few days off and go back to Ba County to pick up my mother."
Come to Changsha and let my mother enjoy a few days of peace and happiness. I also ask for your permission, my lord."
Liu Xin laughed loudly and said: "Okay! I didn't expect Gan Ning to be a filial son. I will grant you a month's leave. In addition, when I go back, I will immediately arrange to build you a mansion in Xiangyang. When Jingzhou is settled in the future, you mother and son can
Move to Xiangyang, which is much more prosperous than Changsha."
Gan Ning was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly.
Liu Xin bowed her hands to everyone and said, "Everyone, I leave Changsha to you!" After saying that, he took Zhao Yun and Wenpin on board the ship.
There was a headwind all the way back, and the boat sailed a little slower. When we arrived in Xiangyang, it was already the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month. Ma Yun and the others were very happy when they knew he was back, and took Liu Yu and Liu Rui to welcome him out of the house.
Door.
Liu Xin went to Changsha this time, and gained a lot. She got a strong general like Gan Ning, and won the hearts of the Changsha nobles. She also had a certain understanding of the situation of the navy. Now she is back at home, waiting for General Qiao'er.
Liu Yu took them out, and there were still a few darling wives and concubines surrounding him. Liu Xin was in an even better mood and couldn't help but hug them and make love to them. Ma Yun and Bian Yu both had big bellies and giggled.
She ran aside and refused to let him succeed. But Zhu Qian, who was used to being submissive, was hugged by Liu Xin, blushing, and let him kiss her fatly.
When Liu Xin let go of Zhu Qian, Ma Yuncai said angrily: "Look at you, you can't stand upright in broad daylight. Tomorrow the Stove Prince will go to heaven, be careful that he speaks ill of you in front of the Jade Emperor."
Liu Xin took the opportunity to hold Ma Yun in her arms, lowered her head and pressed it against her belly to listen to what was going on in her belly. She said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, give him more sugar and wine tomorrow. Let's go to Chaodao."
He was so drunk that he said more nice things."
Ma Yun actually enjoyed this warm moment, but when she looked up, she saw Bian Yu looking a little disappointed, so she gently pushed Liu Xin away and said: "Husband, the Stove Lord will be sent to heaven tomorrow. If you don't
When we come back, sister Yu'er and I will be worried about this matter."
Liu Xin turned her head and glanced at Bian Yu, and saw that she was hiding the look on her face in a panic, so she had to leave Ma Yun, sit on the chair next to her, and said: "Didn't I rush back? Come on, Yu'er,
Also let me hear what the child is doing inside."
Bian Yu no longer dodges this time, and walks up to Liu Xin obediently, putting her belly against his ear, with a happy smile on her face as she is about to become a mother. But Liu Xin couldn't help but secretly lament that she only had three wives.
I accidentally neglected one of them, and it was hard to bear the kindness of the beauty. I really don’t know how those noble families lived with their wives and concubines.
After dinner, Ma Yun knew that he must have been depressed these past few days and wanted him to sleep in Zhu Qian's room at night, but he flatly refused. Liu Xin knew in her heart that Ma Yun was no longer planning to do anything for her in the future in order to help her.
She had a baby, so he couldn't let her down. After going out for more than ten days this time, he insisted on spending the first night with Ma Yun. Although Ma Yun didn't say it, she was naturally happy in her heart.
My child is getting older and it is not appropriate to do that thing anymore.
The two people were lying on the bed hugging each other and whispering. This scene had not happened for a long time. Liu Xin talked about what happened these days. When it came to the swimming competition between him and Gan Ning, Ma Yun couldn't help but get angry.
He said angrily: "Okay, husband, you have grown up now, and you have even developed personal heroism."