Some people may think that since the people have bought a large amount of charcoal and coal at low prices, how come there is no charcoal to burn?
Everyone should know that it is not possible for all the people to buy charcoal and coal, only some people can buy it. What about the remaining people who didn’t buy it? What should they do?
After listening to Han Du's suggestion, Lao Zhu finally nodded and smiled.
"According to what you said, I will set a price for you later."
Lao Zhu's smile made the whole room warm. Later, Lao Zhu took the hands of Xu Da and Tang He and said, "Two worthy brothers, and all the soldiers, you fought hard for me to conquer the Ming Dynasty. I will keep your achievements in my heart, and there will be no trace of them." I dare not forget it every day."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for being able to care about me so much. I will die without regrets." Xu Da and Tang He were moved to tears and swore in succession.
Lao Zhu was also moved and comforted the two of them for a moment, then raised his head and looked at everyone, "I also know that you have lived and died for me, for the sake of honoring our ancestors and blessing our descendants. But unfortunately, the Ming Dynasty was newly established, and the country's strength is difficult. I have to live within my means. , the rewards given to you are also thinner and thinner."
Lao Zhu's sensational words moved everyone even more. They all said that they did not love money, but only loved to go through fire and water for the emperor.
However, Lao Zhu did not take everyone's words seriously. Instead, he pointed at Han Du and said: "But now it's better. Having this boy lead you to do some business can make up for some of my debt to you. Although this boy is older, I don’t have much ability, but I can still be trustworthy when it comes to making money and running a business.”
Lao Zhu said this, so naturally no one had the slightest opinion.
Next, Lao Zhu started chatting with everyone one by one.
Han Du found that Lao Zhu was really good at comforting people. In addition to Xu Datang and others, he also took care of the others one by one. And it doesn't make people feel bald, but makes people feel like a spring breeze.
Are there so many people willing to work under Lao Zhu? No wonder they are willing to go through life and death for Lao Zhu. I have to say that Lao Zhu is indeed unique in winning people's hearts.
Now that Lao Zhu is here, the nobles are also concerned with responding to the emperor, so naturally they have nothing to say to each other. After Lao Zhu stood up and left, others also followed suit and left.
Before Lao Zhu left, he secretly gave Han Du a folded piece of paper. After everyone left, Han Du opened it and found that it was the land deed prepared by Zhu Shou for Lao Zhu.
One hundred thousand acres!
But what puzzled Han Du was that Zhu Shou had reclaimed more than one million acres of land in Luzon, and it all belonged to Lao Zhu in name. Why did he give it to Lao Zhu alone?
However, since Lao Zhu secretly gave it to him, Han Du did not make any announcement. Anyway, after establishing the trading company, he would just count the land into his shares. Thinking about it, since Zhu Shou dared to give Lao Zhu 100,000 acres of land, he would naturally prepare the manpower for farming for Lao Zhu, so he didn't have to worry about it himself.
The City Ship Division was established.
On the first day that Han Du took office, he attracted Fu Yong and others.
"The common people pay homage to the Marquis. The Hou has traveled thousands of miles, which is really enviable to the common people."
"Haha, Mr. Fu is so polite. I still need your support for this promotion." Han Du smiled kindly and welcomed Fu Yong and others in.
Fu Yong came to the Shipping Department today because of the tax payment issue that he discussed with Han Du last time.
"Master Marquis, don't blame the grass-roots people for being direct. How dare you ask the grass-roots people and others to pay taxes? How did the emperor decide?"
Han Du smiled and said, "The Emperor has decreed that all goods traded by sea must pay a commercial tax of 1 out of 10."
"Ten draws and one draw..." Fu Yong frowned immediately when he heard this, and said with an expression of embarrassment: "Master Marquis, this tax is much higher than thirty draws and one draw."
Han Du waved his hand to stop Fu Yong's words, "Dong Fu, please listen to what I have to say first. You should pay the business tax of 1 out of 10. Since you have fulfilled your obligation to pay taxes, you will naturally enjoy the corresponding rights. As long as you After paying the tax at the Municipal Shipping Department, you can dock at any port under the rule of the Ming Governor. Not only will you not be charged any tax, but once you encounter danger, such as the cargo ship being robbed by pirates, as long as You bring the news to the nearby Governor's Mansion, and the Governor's Mansion will help you get your goods back from the pirates. Of course, how much you can get back, or whether you can get it back, depends on your luck."
Han Du has always believed that since businessmen have paid taxes, they should enjoy corresponding treatment, and the Shipping Department has the obligation to solve their problems.
Fu Yong and others were stunned when they heard this. They had never thought about paying taxes and having any rights. In the past, they paid taxes as soon as they were paid. After the government collected the money, they would no longer care about them.
The businessman paid the tax, but found that it had no effect at all. The money that should be channeled still had to be given away. If things go on like this, naturally no businessman will be willing to pay business taxes.
But Han Du now said that as long as they paid taxes at the Shipping Department, they could settle in any port under the rule of the Ming Governor, and they would not be charged any more. Moreover, it will also help them fight against pirates.
If this is really possible, then they will certainly be willing to pay taxes.
"Do you really mean what the Marquis said?" Fu Yong's eyes widened and he looked at Han Du with both surprise and worry.
Han Du nodded, "Of course, once you pay the tax at the Shipping Department, a voucher document will be issued to you. With the voucher, no matter where you go under the governor of the Ming Dynasty, they will not charge you a penny of tax. . And you will also be given a flag of the Municipal Shipping Department, which means that you have paid taxes at the Municipal Shipping Department. If you hang the flag on the mast, the navy under the Municipal Shipping Department will protect you when they see it. Of course, You can also ask the navy to ask for help, for example, if the ship breaks down and needs to be towed back to the port for you, etc. Of course, such a thing will require you to pay a certain fee. What do you think? Do you think it is fair?"
"Fair!" Fu Yong's face began to tremble with excitement. If the previous government could do what Han Du did, businessmen like them would have voluntarily paid taxes. How could they evade taxes?
The tax of 1 out of 10 seems to be higher than the tax of 1 out of 30, but if it can be done as Han Du said, it will be cheaper in calculation. Not only is it cheap, but you can also enjoy various benefits. Where can you find such good things?
As for Han Du's character, Fu Yong and others can trust him, and they no longer have the slightest doubt about his words.
"Okay," Han Du clapped his hands happily, "Bring me the map of the Nanyang Governor's Palace."
The official unfolded the map of Nanyang.
