Vol 2 Chapter 1402: Department of Commerce, Yonganfang! (Thanks Hans for his great reward!)

The severe drought in Guanzhong, although the drought has only just revealed its signs, the county government in Lantian County has not yet made a response policy, which makes Li Zexuan feel a little dissatisfied. In any case, these officials in the county government definitely do. Suspected of sabotage!
Li Zexuan came to Lantian County's county office in person today, and he did have the intention of visiting the teacher to inquire about crimes, but when he heard the county magistrate that the county government was already working on a drought plan, he looked a little sullen and said:
"It is necessary to repair the canal and open the reservoir! The county government should start recruiting civil servants in two days, and renovate all the main channels in the county with cement. As for the branch canals, they only need to be cleaned and smooth! The wages of the government are allocated by the county government, and the required Yiying cement is allocated by the Qiquge Workshop!"
"Renovate Zhuqu with cement?"
The county magistrate He was taken aback when he heard this. He was a little confused and said, "Master Hou, is this a bit too extravagant? And it's not necessary!"
Li Zexuan shook his head and said, "Why is it unnecessary? Now there is a shortage of water. The cement canal can reduce water loss, and it will be easy to clean up every year in the future! Do you want to mobilize civilians to clean the canal every year? ?"
He county magistrate swallowed, and said, "Master Hou Yingming!"
Although he also understood that what Li Zexuan was talking about was the truth, he still couldn't accept such an extravagant thing!
After all, the cement produced in the workshop is still a commodity with no market value, and businessmen outside cannot buy it.
Li Zexuan seemed to see through the thoughts of He County magistrate, he said:
"The cement in the workshop has not been sold out, so a lot of inventory has been accumulated over the past six months. He County orders you not to worry about insufficient cement. After the drought is resolved, the county government can organize manpower to remove the roads in Lantian County. We will also renovate them all. Since we plan to build Lantian County into a big commercial city second only to Chang'an City, we can't lose our dignity anyway!
Now it’s just repairing the pavement, and there will be more people in the city in the future. Our county must be expanded outside! But that's all for the rest, the most urgent thing is to quickly repair the cement ditch! "
The roads in Lantian County are still bluestone roads, but they are also bluestone roads. The roads in Lantian County are far less smooth than those in Chang'an. Li Zexuan has been dissatisfied with this for a long time. He can repair the cement road from Yunshan to Chang'an City when building roads. Of course, he will also repair the roads in Lantian County!
Majesty He was shocked by Li Zexuan’s plan to build roads and expand the city, but at the same time, he was also a little fascinated. If Lantian County can really be built into a commercial city second only to Chang'an City, then His county magistrate is famous all over the world!
The literati has the same name, how can he make an exception?
"Gudong!"
The county magistrate He swallowed, and said: "Hou Ye's words are extremely true, the next official will do his best to assist Hou Ye!"
Li Zexuan smiled and nodded, and then asked, "How is the scale of business in our city now compared to what it used to be?"
Speaking of this, He County Ling suddenly came to his mind, only to hear him excited:
"Prosperous, Lord Hou, the business in Lantian County is becoming more and more prosperous! There are business opportunities where there are people. The football league in recent months has not only attracted a large number of spectators, but also attracted a large number of businessmen to open shops in Lantian County. The number of shops and restaurants such as restaurants, tea houses, inns, and pubs is more than three times that of the past. The monthly business tax collected by the county government is almost equivalent to five to ten times that of previous years! In the long run, our county’s business tax Exceeding the land tax, that is just around the corner!"
"Yeah! These are all to be expected. What Benhou wants to ask is, is there any new problem in the commercial development of Lantian County?"
Li Zexuan nodded and asked.
Football is one of the most attractive sports. Lantian County hosted a part of the football league this time. It was in Li Zexuan’s expectation that it could attract so many business customers. However, this method can also be described as the help of Yimiao. Don't overemphasize it, there will inevitably be hidden dangers in the middle!
"Uh...."
Hearing Li Zexuan's question, County Majesty He's face suddenly showed a touch of embarrassment. After hesitating for a while, he spoke:
"Master Hou, this is not without problems. The most prominent problem is that as the number of shops in our county gradually increases, there are more and more rascals who are looking for merchants to collect protection fees! Many merchants have suffered. After the extortion, they also returned to the county government to report to the officials. The arrests in the government arrested the ruffians, but the merchants who reported to the officials were often retaliated afterwards. The most serious thing was that a silk shop suddenly inexplicably It's on fire! After this spread, those merchants rarely report to officials again!"
Li Zexuan's face was cold when he heard the words, and he sternly said: "There is such a thing? Why didn't you tell Benhou earlier?"
"This..."
Madam He opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he lowered his head and said nothing.
Li Zexuan was a little annoyed: "This is the dereliction of He County Order! Those local scumbags just want to use these little tricks to make the merchants fear, so as to achieve the purpose of extorting protection money! If the county government does not act, wouldn't it? Encouraging the arrogance of those rascals?
If things go on like this, the business environment in Lantian County will get worse and worse, and even become notorious! Now there is a football league to help us attract customers, but after the football league is over? What are you going to use to keep them? "
It was the first time that County Majesty He saw Li Zexuan lose his temper. His complexion couldn't help becoming a little pale. After Li Zexuan finished speaking, he hurriedly said:
"The lesson of Master Hou is that he will do his best to clean up these gangsters in the city in the future. However, those people will wipe the soles of their feet when they see the wind and grass. To catch them, a lot of manpower is needed! The county government’s three squads of government officials add up to only fifty people..."
"If you don’t have enough manpower, go and expand! Lantian County is no longer the small county town it used to be. He County orders you to broaden your horizons. The third class of the county government must have at least 100 people! The public security in the city resolutely protects the safety of people and businesses!"
Li Zexuan interrupted the words of the county magistrate relentlessly and said.
This government officer is different from the army. Li Zexuan expands his recruits if he wants to expand, so there is no need to worry about someone impeaching him!
"Yes, yes! The next official will do it later!"
The county magistrate He quickly gave in and said.
Li Zexuan turned around and said with his hands behind his back:
"In addition, Benhou also intends to establish a Department of Commerce in the county office to deal with businessmen’s tax collection and ordinary disputes. The purpose of establishing the Department of Commerce is to tell those businessmen that they can enjoy the benefits in Lantian County. Get the same treatment as ordinary people without being discriminated against everywhere!
The hierarchical division of scholars, agriculture, industry, and commerce will only be divided into scholars and civilians in Lantian County! Although the children of merchants could not participate in the imperial examination, they could still go to the county school in the county seat, and could also be admitted to the Yanhuang Academy in the future! "
In the past, merchants in Lantian County were helplessly bullied by local ruffians, but Madam He did not try his best to help. The reason is the low status of merchants in this era. In addition to worrying about retaliation from the local scumbags, the reason why the latter merchants did not dare to report to the officials was that they felt that even if they reported to the officials, the government would not take their affairs to their hearts. It would be better to spend money. Forget it!
Li Zexuan wanted to change this status quo, but he did not radically elevate the status of merchants to a very high level, at least not as high as the modern ones. He just divided the merchants into the civilian class. In this way, the opposition will be affected. Much smaller!
He county magistrate widened his eyes when he heard the words and couldn't help but said, "Master Hou, don't do it, I'm afraid this move is quite wrong!"
"What could be wrong? Benhou respected the rights of scholars and did not give merchants any special treatment. He just divided the merchants and craftsmen in Lantian County into the civilian class. Who would oppose? This commercial department, you first Send someone to take care of it. If your people do not do well, then Benhou will personally send someone to take charge. Then the Department of Commerce will not be able to listen to your deployment!"
Li Zexuan said very strongly.
If an upper-level person always treats his subordinates with a pleasant face, it will make the subordinates lose their sense of awe and slacken their work. He County Order is like this now, and Li Zexuan wanted to take this opportunity to beat him. !
Seeing that Li Zexuan was so tough and decisive, He county magistrate could no longer refute, and he could only hand his hand: "The official will follow the order and will try his best to manage the commercial department for Hou Ye!"
Li Zexuan's face turned a little, and he nodded: "In this world, there are gains and losses. Businessmen have to pay corresponding taxes to the government if they have obtained a good and stable business environment. The previous business tax ratio of one thirty is not desirable. After the establishment of the company, all shops in Lantian County must report the profit of the month to the Department of Commerce every month, and pay commercial tax based on six out of the profits of the month!"
Li Zexuan has repeatedly felt that the ancient commercial tax ratio was too low. Take one 30%. If modern, commercial tax should be at least 17% or more, right? In any case, it is definitely an abnormal phenomenon that agricultural tax is greater than commercial tax! Why should those poor businessmen pay more taxes than wealthy businessmen? This is not fair!
In the past, Li Zexuan was not in his position and did not seek his own politics. Now that he is entrusted with a county, he naturally has the ability and obligation to intervene in this matter!
He county magistrate heard "six out of one", and instantly became calm! This is a real five-fold increase in the commercial tax. Is it still worth it? He hurriedly said: "Hou Ye, never! With such a heavy business tax, how can those businessmen still want to do business in Lantian County?"
Li Zexuan categorically said: "I haven't tried this yet. How did you know that the merchants are not willing? The monthly protection fee they pay to the ruffians is definitely far greater than this amount. As long as the county government can help them Get rid of these land ruffians and ensure that they have a stable and good business environment. They are definitely willing to accept this proportion of business tax!
All in all, when doing business in Lantian County, they can not only get the treatment of normal people, but also not be harassed by rogues, and their children can also receive a good education from the county schools. These benefits, I want them to be in other states and counties. You can never enjoy it, right?
In addition, the goods of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce in the future will be given priority to the merchants in Lantian County. In this way, I don't believe that there will be merchants who are unwilling to accept this tax rate~! "
After listening to Li Zexuan's analysis, He County Order himself couldn't help but feel a little moved. To be fair, if he changes places, he is a businessman himself, he might also be willing to come to Lantian County to do business. Many, I can only say that the previous commercial tax was too small, even if it is five times, there is not much! Compared with the many benefits obtained, it is totally worth the money!
"Hou Ye's words are reasonable, then the officials should pay close attention to recruiting the people to repair the canals, and at the same time set up the Department of Commerce, and crack down on the ruffians in the city, and create a good business environment for the merchants!"
After thinking for a moment, the county magistrate He arched his hands.
Li Zexuan nodded and said, "Well! The construction of the canal must be done urgently. It is best to start the construction within two days. After the canal is completed, the dam will be opened to release water. As for the higher terrain in the north of Lantian County, Ben When the time comes, I will find a way to transport the water!"
"Yes! Lord Hou~!"
Although the county magistrate He didn't know what way Li Zexuan had to carry the water to a high place in the north, Li Zexuan didn't say it, he couldn't take the initiative to ask, so he could only say yes!
Li Zexuan saw that he had confessed everything he should confess, so he turned around and wanted to leave. Before leaving, he faintly ordered, "The ruffians in the city are cancerous tumors in Lantian County. You must be merciless when you treat them. Some local ruffians openly rebelled against the government, you just send someone to tell me, the Lord will bring someone to destroy them!"
A light and fluttering sentence, but full of murderous aura, He Xianhuan's heart was stunned, and then he remembered the white-faced, scholar-like Hou Ye who was a ruthless character who killed and destroyed the whole family in Snake Lingshan. He couldn't help thinking in his heart. Silence for the ruffians and rascals in the city, thinking that you'd better be honest with your hands, otherwise...
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After leaving the county office, Li Zexuan went directly to Xinhou Mansion in the east.
The Hou Mansion was not far from the county government, only one square away, so Li Zexuan quickly arrived in front of the Hou Mansion.
"Oh! By the way! What is the name of the workshop where Hou Mansion is located?"
When he walked to the door, Li Zexuan suddenly had a question in his heart and couldn't help but ask.
Since he wants to move back in the future, he must know the address of his home, right?
He naturally asked the two brothers Liu Feng and Liu Yun behind him!
Liu Feng heard this and couldn't help but smile:
"Hehe! Hou Ye~EbookFREE.me~ This shop used to be called Yunfufang, but I heard that the county magistrate He renamed this shop a month ago. Now it should be called Yonganfang~!"
"Oh? Is there anything else?"
Li Zexuan couldn't help being a little surprised. Although he didn't like the flattery of his subordinates, he had to say that the flattered by He County commander was good! It just caught his heart!
"This name has been changed well! Yunfufang, Maternity Workshop, haha! Yonganfang is better than Yunfufang~!"
Li Zexuan smiled, then raised his foot and walked towards the gate of the Hou Mansion.
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