Simple excessive taxation can easily trigger civil unrest. On the surface, "officials, mountains and seas" do not directly levy taxes, and will not cause any complaints from the people. It achieves the principle of "seeing what is given, not taking away", which is a very wise way of national finance.
Guan Shanhai received much attention from various dynasties after Guan Zhong, and formed a major tax source for later dynasties.
After the Han Dynasty, due to the need to fight the Xiongnu, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty strengthened the authority of the central government, attacked the powerful, and re-established the policy of Guan Shanhai. However, after that, in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the powerful again rose and gradually penetrated into the mining of salt and iron.
The output of green salt in the East China Sea accounts for 30% of the entire world, and it is the most profitable. If it can be controlled by Gao Jin, the annual income will be enough to exceed that of any warlord. This is why Gao Jin decisively proposed the salt policy of Guanshanhai, rather than exploiting the poor people.
It is better to attack powerful families and control the salt fields.
Everyone was shocked when they saw Gao Jin attack the powerful. Lu Bu's army was different from others. Whether it was Yuan Shao from Hebei, Liu Biao from Jingzhou or Cao Cao, they all had one thing in common, that is, they mostly relied on the support of local noble families.
Also a big family
Unlike Lu Bu's army, most of them were descendants of the Bingzhou clan. Most of the Bingzhou army led by Zhang Liao were foreign forces from Bingzhou. Although Zang Ba and others were locals, they were not from aristocratic families. Chen Gong and others also had nothing to do with the local aristocratic families.
This reduces Gao Jin’s resistance.
Gao Jin asked Chen Gong: "If we implement a salt and iron monopoly, how much annual income can we get?"
Chen Gong did some rough calculations for a moment and said: "At least one million catties of silver tattoos."
Gao Jin cheered up. One million kilograms of grained silver is definitely a huge sum of money. Lu Bu's army has a total of 40,000 to 50,000 men. The annual military pay and various expenses are only 200,000 kilograms. After taking into account various expenses, the annual balance is
It's more than 600,000 catties. What's the concept? In this world where warlords abound, having money is the way to go.
Gao Jin said: "Where is Chen Qun?"
"Here." Chen Qun stood up.
Gao Jin said: "From today on, all the East China Sea Salt Ponds will be taken over by the state government. You can take people to the East China Sea and prepare to take over the salt ponds. If any aristocratic family resists, don't ignore them. You might as well use the method of killing chickens to scare monkeys."
Chen Qun nodded and said, "Here."
Gao Jin added: "From now on, we will cancel the collection of taxes from the people in the territory. We will immediately post a notice to not only cancel their taxes, but also to attract refugees to come to Xuzhou to open up wasteland. This matter will be left to Chen Gong
Go do it.”
Chen Gong said: "Here."
"My lord, I don't know what to do with Lu Gu?" Tian Feng said.
Gao Jin smiled: "Lu Gu is just a young man, don't pay attention to him." Gao Jin's meaning is very clear. At this point, it is meaningless to pursue Lu Gu. Instead of doing this, it is better to keep this guy in captivity.
, provide him with fine clothes and fine food, as long as he keeps him in peace and contentment.
After all, Gao Jin inherited from Lu Bu, and he is also related to Lu Gu by marriage. This person has no abilities and cannot pose a threat to Gao Jin, so he might as well be more tolerant, not only to gain some reputation and praise, but also to give an account to Lu Wanjun.
As for Gao Jin's 'New Deal', he is very much looking forward to it. In this era, in addition to talent, what is competing for war is population. The greater the population, the more sergeants will be recruited and war materials will be provided, and the strength will be greater.
are large, and tax exemption is undoubtedly the most effective means to increase population. Therefore, states
Due to the war and the oppression of the powerful, the people have long been in dire straits. If Xuzhou can exempt taxes and implement the policy of pioneering, it will definitely attract many refugees to flock in. Gao Jin does not need to exploit these refugees, he only needs to use the salt pond to bring
With the income, various problems such as military pay can be solved.
The reason why Xuzhou is a place of long-term war is indeed inseparable from the salt pond. Many princes fought fiercely to compete for this piece of fat, but unexpectedly, Gao Jin only took advantage of it...
Gao Jin discussed with everyone and decided, so he let everyone disperse and returned to the back hall of the state capital. At this time, his family members had moved in. Lu Wanjun went to keep vigil for Lu Bu, so Yaoru hadn't come back yet.
Gao Jin took off his coat and said, "General, my wife may not be able to come back today."
Gao Jin nodded and said: "I'll go see her later, Yaoru, how are you these days?".
Yaoru smiled slightly: "Since arriving here, Yaoru has felt a lot more at ease. However, the general has not returned for a long time, and Madam is very worried."
Gao Jin hugged Yaoru's slender waist and said with a smile, "Are you not worried?"
Yaoru murmured in a low voice: "Why doesn't General put some people under inspection in public?"
Gao Jin smiled and said: "What's there to inspect? Is Yaoru still afraid that someone will see it?".
Yao Rujian raised his head and said: "General, I am just a slave. If anyone knows about it and informs the madam, even though the madam doesn't blame me, she will definitely feel uncomfortable in her heart."
Gao Jin laughed loudly: "What's the problem? I'll talk to my wife about this." Although he said this, he was actually uneasy in his heart. His relationship with Yaoru was somewhat transparent. Even though Lu Wanjun was generous, he still felt uneasy in his heart.
It would definitely be unpleasant. If she knew that she had married another wife in Xuchang, I don't know what she would think.
Thinking of Mrs. Cao, Gao Jin's mood suddenly dropped to freezing point. This woman had only been with him for a few days. Thinking of her situation at this time, she must be very sad. Gao Jin couldn't help but feel that he was too selfish, and he withdrew in a low mood.
I am thinking about how to bring Cao family to Xiapi.
Yaoru felt Gao Jin's change and whispered: "What's wrong, General?"
Gao Jin sighed and said, "What does Yaoru think of me?"
Yaoru's pretty face turned red: "When did the general become sentimental?"
Gao Jin smiled brightly and said, "Yoru, let's go into the room."
Yaoru's face turned even redder: "Madam lost her father, the general is still thinking about this."
Gao Jin also felt that it was reasonable, and held back his desire and said, "I'm going to find my wife now. Can Yaoru go with me?".
Yaoru shook his head and said, "It's better for the general to go alone."
Gao Jin nodded and quickly asked someone to prepare his horse. At this time, his identity was completely different. As soon as he left the mansion, he was accompanied by a group of guards. He happened to bump into Tian Feng coming over. Tian Feng asked: "Where are you going, general?"
Gao Jin said: "Yuan Hao left and came back, but is there anything wrong?".
Tian Feng nodded and said, "What should we do with Chen Dao?"
After Chen Lai was captured by Gao Jin, he first took him to Xuchang, and then took him with him when he escaped. Gao Jin originally hoped that if he passed through Pei State, he could use Chen Lai as a shield, but he was lucky and did not
Encountering obstruction, Chen Dao was now imprisoned. Tian Feng didn't know how to deal with it, so he came to ask Gao Jin specifically.