Chapter 933 Change begins now [Big chapter, please vote]
This was almost the question in the minds of everyone present. Now that Zhou Boxian asked it, they couldn't help but nod in unison. Jiang is still old and hot, and it is indeed not easy to be able to take charge of the Zhou family and still become a guest of Shibo Ambassador when he opened the business even after offending Fang Jun by favoring Zhang Liang.
As for Pei Xingjian's statement that "all shops must be registered in Huating Town", no one mentioned it...
It stands to reason that since it is a store affiliated to the Municipal Shipping Department, why should it be registered in Huating Town? Although the address of Shibosi is in Huating Town, the two yamen are in harmony with each other. Huating Town is Fang Jun's private fiefdom, while Shibosi is a court yamen!
But everyone knows that since there is a "deposit" involved, it is obvious that Fang Jun is pretending to be a public servant for personal gain, and there must be some ulterior motives.
It's just that these are some implicit rules above the officialdom. As long as they don't harm the interests of businesses, who has the freedom to take care of them?
The question now is what the deposit is and whether it should be paid. It doesn’t matter who it is paid to...
Pei Xingjian still had a happy face, nodded to Zhou Bo and said: "Uncle Zhou, please sit down, I will explain it to you."
When Zhou Boxian sat down, Pei Xingjian looked at the crowd and said loudly: "The so-called deposit is called the 'legal business deposit'. The deposit collection rule is 5% of each store's annual business volume." . This deposit will automatically flow into the Royal Bank. If the shop operates illegally or even participates in smuggling, then the court will When disposed of in accordance with the law, the deposit will be confiscated and the store's sea trade qualification will be permanently banned. If the store operates lawfully and reasonably, 10% of the interest will be refunded at the end of each year if the store intends to cancel the sea trade business. , just submit the application, and the deposit will be fully refunded while the sea trade qualification is cancelled. ”
Everyone present was a smart person, and when Pei Xingjian said this, they all understood.
After working on it for a long time, I just want everyone to pay a deposit in advance as a check - if you do not operate honestly and legally, this huge deposit will be gone!
If any family has wide connections and can apply for a shop quota again after being banned, that’s fine, as long as they pay a deposit...
But is that all?
They are all big shots with at least tens of thousands or even millions of money flowing in their hands every year. They are naturally extremely sensitive to such a huge amount of money, and almost instantly think of another great use for this deposit.
Enrich the Royal Bank's coffers!
Although this is a bit unfair to the merchants, Fang Jun has guaranteed a 10% interest return every year. Furthermore, this is an endorsement of His Majesty's bank. Who dares to say no?
You don’t want to mess around anymore...
At this time, someone stood up and asked: "I would like to ask Ambassador Pei, since the amount of the deposit is 5% of the annual turnover, if we are required to pay the deposit now, how to calculate it? After all, Now that Shibo has just started operations, we don’t know how much sales there will be.”
"It's very simple. You can estimate by yourself and pay in advance. If the transaction amount exceeds the current estimated amount in the future, you must make additional payments in sequence from the date of excess. Every ten thousand guan is a unit. If you conceal it and fail to report it, you will be severely punished! Similarly, if the amount of deposit paid exceeds the annual trading limit, it will be returned at the end of the year. ”
Seeing that there were no more questions, Pei Xingjian began to talk.
Next, there is the most important issue of tax rates!
"After discussion with all the ministers in the political hall, the tax rate of the Municipal Shipping Department is two out of every ten..."
"Boom!"
Now, instead of talking about it, the whole place was in an uproar!
Draw two out of ten?
The tyranny of the Qin Dynasty was not so outrageous!
Immediately, someone stood up angrily and said: "Absurd! Two out of ten are drawn, and this is a heavy tax that has never been heard of in the past! You people, who live in temples, are not familiar with businessmen, and do not know the sufferings of the people, and you actually proposed such a ridiculous tax rate. It is simply a joke for the ages! Do you want to drain our flesh and blood? So, you might as well take away my head, even if I die, I will never give in to such harsh rule!”
The fierce words made the hall suddenly quiet.
Everyone looked at this person and couldn't help but curse in their hearts - Are you so mentally ill?
The operation of the Shipping Department is already unstoppable, and resistance is useless. So many big boss games between the DPRK and China have not made His Majesty the Emperor change his mind, so everyone has to grit their teeth and admit it!
If you think the tax rate is high, you can express it well. Although Fang Jun's stick will definitely not care about what you say...but you can't talk like this!
Who is Fang Jun?
The world's number one big mallet!
Do you think Fang Jun will be scared if you talk so fiercely that you are ready to die? Big mistake! Do you believe that not only will Fang Jun not lower the tax rate, but he even dares to change the tax rate from two out of ten to four out of ten?
That guy is a docile donkey, so you have to be docile. If you choke like this, aren't you forcing him to be stubborn?
Pei Xingjian was furious and was about to speak, but was stopped by Fang Jun.
Fang Jun looked at the impassioned person with an expressionless face and asked calmly: "Did you attend the last Yantian share auction?"
Everyone was surprised, including the speaker. They didn't expect Fang Jun's memory to be so good. The number of people living here more than half a year ago was not much less than today. How could Fang Jun still remember everyone present at the meeting?
This is too incredible!
But when I think about Fang Jun's reputation as a "literary man of the Tang Dynasty", I feel relieved. If I didn't have this ability of photographic memory, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to achieve such high literary attainments, right?
The man felt a little guilty and said in a respectful tone: "Master Hou has a good memory, I am indeed present."
Fang Jun nodded and said: "In this case, you should know my rules."
The man was stunned: "What rules?"
Fang Jun said: "Everyone must raise their hands before asking or answering questions. Only after receiving permission can they continue, and they must identify themselves."
Is there such a rule?
Everyone thought about it but couldn't remember it.
But the man was not angry: "Brother Zhou, who just admired the Zhou family, did not declare his family status."
Zhou Boxian glared, Damn!
If you have something to say, why are you dragging me into this?
Shameless!
Unexpectedly, Fang Jun disagreed and said: "That's because I am familiar with Brother Zhou Shi, but who knows who you are?"
Everyone was speechless. Are you just trying to show off?
The man had no choice but to say: "I am the head of the Yu family in Wucheng..."
Fang Jun interrupted impatiently: "Who has time to listen to you announce your family status? You didn't report it just now. There is no need to report it now. If you don't follow my rules, then I'll ask you to get out. The two brothers of the Gu family were like this that day. Today You are no exception. Come on, throw it out!”
"No!"
Two wolf-like soldiers quickly stepped forward, grabbed the man's arms and dragged him out. The man wanted to speak, but a soldier tightly covered his mouth and dragged him out like a dog.
Everyone in the hall was not surprised, this was very "Fang Jun"...
There was a scream from outside the hall. The head of the Wucheng Yu family was picked up hand and foot by two soldiers and thrown down from the dozens of steps in front of the Shibosi Yamen.
You must know that the square below is paved with blue bricks, which is very hard...
An official came up from behind Fang Jun and whispered to Fang Jun in a low voice: "That person is Yu Yunxiang, the head of the Yu family in Wucheng. His sister used to be the maidservant of Xu Jingzong's first wife, the provincial minister. Xu Jingzong's first wife After his death, this maidservant became his step-mother..."
Fang Jun was slightly startled. Is this Xu Jingzong's brother-in-law?
In the tenth year of Zhenguan, Queen Changsun passed away. While all officials were in mourning for Empress Changsun, Xu Jingzong laughed when he saw Ouyang Xun's ugly appearance. When the imperial censor exposed him, His Majesty Li Er was furious and demoted him to the post of Sima of the Hongzhou Governor's Mansion.
However, after all, he was an old minister who had followed His Majesty Li Er when he was in Long Qian. Later, he was transferred back to Chang'an to serve as a minister and minister, and also to compile national history.
There are four ministers in charge of the ministerial affairs office, and their status is second only to the Huangmen minister. They are in charge of reading memorials and have great power.
The relationship between Fang Jun and Xu Jingzong is not harmonious. The old guy is very bad-tempered and often brings trouble to Fang Jun. The two of them dislike each other and are very difficult to deal with...
After thinking about it, Fang Jun said to the official: "Take my name card and go to Suzhou Governor's Mansion. Ask Muming Mansion to send someone to check this Yu family. If there is no crime, that's all. , if so, we must strictly investigate and deal with it”
The official was stunned, quickly agreed, and quickly walked away from the side door with his body hunched over.
Everyone in the hall was a little dumbfounded.
Fang Jun's words to the department officials just now were loud, and many people could hear them clearly, and they couldn't help but sweat violently. This Fang Jun really couldn't be offended!
There are no people as crazy as him. Even if you want to deal with the Yu family, you can just do it secretly behind your back. Why should you say it in public? It’s obviously killing a chicken to scare the monkeys! Besides, if the governor of a state wants to deal with someone, why should he investigate the crime?
Not only the Yu family, but also every one of you here. If we were to seriously investigate, who would dare to say that he is innocent and abides by the law, and there is nothing wrong at all?
Mr. Yu is dead!
This is the consensus of everyone, even if one of their families is serving as a minister in the court. It is said that Xu Jingzong has deep qualifications and is a veteran who followed His Majesty from the Prince of Qin's Palace. However, after so many years, the "Eighteen Bachelors" of the Prince of Qin's Palace at that time was not a high-ranking official, but he was still a small giver. Minister, this shows how unpopular this person is with His Majesty. You must know that Your Majesty is the one who cherishes old feelings the most!
How could such an unpopular minister be able to compete with Fang Jun, who was in the emperor's heart?
Pei Xingjian knocked on the table, waited until it calmed down, and continued: "You may be dissatisfied with such a tax rate, thinking that the tax rate is too heavy, making it unprofitable for everyone. The Marquis proposed to Your Majesty the establishment of a Municipal Shipping Department, and the main purpose is Increasing the court's tax revenue is not like increasing the burden on everyone, whether farmers or businessmen, they all rely on hard work. There is nothing wrong with making money based on one's ability. Therefore, on the basis of keeping the tax rate at 2 out of 10, the Marquis has already advised His Majesty that all merchants holding tax payment certificates from the Shipping Department will pay taxes on this batch of goods. It will travel smoothly across the country, with one shipment and one tax, and you won’t have to pay any customs taxes on the way!”
"Boom!"
This time, there were neither discussions nor exclamations in the hall, but a complete explosion!
One batch of goods, one tax, all customs duties will be cancelled?
God!
Is this a joke?
All the merchants here are going crazy!
Throughout history, commercial tax has never been perfected, but it is the most heavy tax in the world! Why is this? It’s because the tax at Guanjin is too heavy!
What is Guanjin tax?
The state capitals in various places will set up checkpoints on the waterways that must pass through. All border crossings must pay taxes and fees, and sometimes even pedestrians have to pay taxes. No one is allowed to pass! What's more, every time you go to a place, when you enter the city, there will be a local government at the city gate to collect taxes and fees based on the value of the goods.
Such layer upon layer of superposition leads to the fact that although the commercial tax rate has never been explicitly stipulated in the tax rate, it often makes the tax equal to the value of the goods or even far exceeds the value of the goods!
This is the reason why merchants oppose Fang Jun's tax. The numerous taxes and fees that must be paid by the gods and ghosts along the way have caused the value of the goods to remain high and profits to become lower and lower. Although costs can be added to It’s the responsibility of consumers, but higher prices for goods will inevitably lead to a reduction in sales. Everyone will calculate this!
Who the hell can stand it if you peel off another layer of skin here?
But what did I hear now?
In addition to the 2 out of 10 taxes and fees, there is no need to pay another penny of taxes?
This is a great thing!
There was chaos in the hall.
In fact, there are many knowledgeable people present, and they can see the mystery at a glance.
In the past, taxes and fees were double those on goods, but where did all the money go? All were intercepted by the government along the way, and it would be uncomfortable for everyone to take the money out again. Therefore, none of the tax money that finally entered the treasury of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was saved.
The emergence of Fang Jun's new tax rate seems to have greatly reduced the tax rate, but in fact it has increased the court's tax revenue by more than ten times!
The imperial tax revenue increased, but the merchant tax revenue decreased, as the saying goes, killing two birds with one stone.
The only thing I suffered from was the countless checkpoints set up by the government along the way, but I had to collect a lot of taxes. If this new tax law is really implemented all over the world, business will definitely flourish, and various places will be able to exchange what they have, and the national tax revenue will jump to several levels.
Of course, some people are happy and some are worried.
The tax money withheld by local governments has always been the source of corruption in various places. If it is eliminated in one fell swoop, Fang Jun will probably become the scapegoat of the imperial court and bear the anger of countless officials in the world...
But is Fang Jun afraid of this?
Obviously not!
His ambition is to become a famous minister who will shine through the annals of history and be famous throughout the ages!
What are a few insults and complaints compared to this unique feat in a thousand years?
Fang Jun, who was on the main seat, was calm and composed. Looking at the noisy crowd below the stage, he felt a strong sense of pride.
If the country is not strong, how can the people become rich?
Without a large amount of tax support, a country cannot develop rapidly. Perhaps in the eyes of most people in this era, the Tang Dynasty is already prosperous and magnificent, but for Fang Jun, it is too far behind!
Urban infrastructure, farmers' medical and health care, people's education level, emphasis on science and technology, and so on.
The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still have to work hard...
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