When Yan Qi heard Tokugawa Taiyasu's words, his eyes narrowed and he felt extremely proud.
Tokugawa Taiyasu used sugar-coated bullets against the Thirty-Six Zaibatsu.
The bait has been put out, it just depends on whether those greedy fish are willing to take the bait.
Apparently, the fish was greedy and unaware of the danger.
The thirty-six chaebol representatives were impatient.
"How will Tokugawa-sama make up for our losses?"
"We have suffered a huge loss and just need comfort. Please show your sincerity, Lord Tokugawa."
"We, the Thirty-six Zaibatsu, are the pinnacle of Japan's stability. Our life is not easy, and the Tokugawa shogunate cannot live happily. So, please ask Tokugawa-sama to uphold justice for us."
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Tokugawa Seitai was afraid that these chaebol representatives would not take the bait.
After hearing their words, I immediately became happy.
"I know that everyone has suffered huge losses. Moreover, on the surface, it is you who have suffered, but in fact, it is the people of Japan who are really suffering."
"I wholeheartedly serve the people, so how can I see the suffering of the people? Therefore, if I save your losses, it is equivalent to benefiting the people."
These words are extremely credible.
The logic is quite smooth.
The Thirty-Six Zaibatsu became increasingly interested.
"Tokugawa-sama, please tell me how you are going to compensate us."
Tokugawa Taiyasu satisfied everyone's appetite and said, "I have decided to reduce the taxes of the Thirty-six Zaibatsu for one year."
As soon as these words came out, the Thirty-six Chaebol were shocked.
"Tokugawa-sama? Are you serious? The taxes paid by the Thirty-six Zaibatsu every year are as high as 150 million taels of silver. Can you make the decision?"
"That's right, this is a huge amount of money. It can be called a giant. You can just say it and get it reduced? Why don't I believe it?"
"Lord Tokugawa, are you trying to fool us?"
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Yan Qi heard it and smiled in her heart.
Tokugawa Taiyasu's icing was indeed sweet, and even the thirty-six Zaibatsu representatives were interested in it.
However, isn’t it a bit too much to reduce taxes for one year?
Although the chaebol representatives are greedy for money, there are always people who understand.
How could you believe that?
It doesn't matter.
Let Tokugawa Yasuya continue to act.
If the chaebols find out, then I will help Tokugawa Taiyasu.
Tokugawa Taiyasu had a solemn look on his face: "How dare I casually deal with such a big and earth-shattering event? I have asked the British Lord for advice on this matter. The British Lord is dedicated to serving the people, for the sake of the people's livelihood, and to make up for the deficit of the Thirty-six Zaibatsu. He also agreed. The benefits of tax reduction and exemption. Here is also the approval document for tax reduction and exemption for one year drafted by the British Lord himself. Please take a look."
The thirty-six chaebols couldn't wait to grab the approval document, surrounded it, and squeezed their heads to see what happened.
Just don’t look at it.
At first glance, I was pleasantly surprised.
"Really, this is really the handwriting of the British Lord."
"The British Master actually wants to reduce taxes."
"Lord Tokugawa, you have done a good thing for us."
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The chaebols couldn't be happier.
A year's tax is not a small amount.
Calculated for each chaebol, this saved six million taels of silver a year.
Can you be unhappy?
Matsufugi is the eldest brother among the thirty-six chaebol representatives.
Although he was happy, he still asked Tokugawa Taiyasu warily: "Mr. Tokugawa, you won't lie to us? Let's let our happiness be in vain."
When he said this, the chaebols immediately became alert.
"Yes, Tokugawa-sama, I feel so fake."
"How could the Japanese court agree to such a thing? How will the country's finances be handled then? It sounds too nonsense."
"Deception, absolute deception."
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When Tokugawa Taiyasu heard this, he felt dizzy.
Only then did he realize that the one-year tax exemption seemed to be too much, which aroused concern and vigilance among the chaebols.
If I had known earlier, I would have said that I would be exempted from the tax for half a year.
Now that the bullshit has been exaggerated, I don’t know how to deal with it.
Tokugawa Taikang was so worried that he didn't know what to do.
Yan Qi expressed his stance again, saying he was kind and helped Tokugawa Taikang to support the situation.
"Tokugawa-sama is true to his words. How can I lie? I have great trust in Tokugawa-sama! Everyone, you must believe in Tokugawa-sama's pure heart and enthusiasm for protecting the people."
Tokugawa Taiyasu never expected that at such an embarrassing moment, it would be Yan Qi who would come forward to stand up for him and restore the broken skin.
Too strange.
At this moment, he was extremely grateful to Yan Qi, and even bowed to Yan Qi excitedly: "Thank you, Master Yan, for trusting me."
Yan Qi waved his hand magnanimously: "Why do I trust you? That's because I know you are dedicated to the people. You are willing to do anything for the people."
"This time, the tax exemption for the thirty-six chaebols for one year is based on the hope that the chaebols will pay less taxes and use the tax money to improve the people's livelihood. In this way, the people's lives will become richer."
"Tokugawa-sama, I wonder if my understanding is correct?"
Tokugawa Taiyasu excitedly gave Yan Qi a thumbs up, thinking, how could Yan Qi come up with such a good reason?
This guy makes up nonsense and comes out with his mouth, so he has a sharp mouth.
He quickly pretended to be righteous: "Master Yan still understands me. What Master Yan said expresses my feelings. This is what I mean. I just want to reduce the taxes of the Thirty-six Chaebols and let them use the reduced taxes." Give it to the people. In this way, the people can live a good life."
Yan Qi laughed loudly: "Master Tokugawa has a heart to love the people, I am very touched."
He said to the representatives of the Thirty-six Zaibatsu: "Did you hear it? Lord Tokugawa has a very high consciousness, and you should learn more from Lord Tokugawa. Now, do you understand why Lord Tokugawa wants to reduce your taxes?" Everything is for the people. I am touched, I am so touched."
When the Thirty-six Zaibatsu heard Yan Qi explain why Tokugawa Taiyasu did this, they felt that the reason was too sufficient and too real.
This time, they put aside their doubts.
"Tokugawa-sama, we believe you."
"But our money has been handed over, should it be returned to us?"
"When will the money be refunded?"
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Everyone is concerned about the issue of returning money.
Tokugawa Taiyasu was very happy and immediately said: "The refund of the money must be implemented immediately. How can we deceive everyone and delay everyone's affairs?"
"However, when cashing in the money, because the amount is huge, it requires the signature of the clan leader. If there is no clan leader's signature, I dare not return the money. If something goes wrong, I can't afford the big deal of millions of taels of silver."
Thirty-six chaebols were confused.
"Do you still need the clan leader to come forward?"
"Isn't this too grand?"
"Our clan leader will not go to the capital easily."
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Tokugawa Taiyasu was anxious: "If the clan leader doesn't come, the money can't be withdrawn. This is a big matter and there is no room for carelessness."
Upon hearing this, the representatives of the Thirty-Six Chaebol felt something was wrong.
But they couldn't explain what was wrong.
