In the afternoon I went to the city to take a look, and sure enough, the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes now are very bad. In the Republic of China, there were new ways to collect taxes. You had to pay taxes when you walked on the street, you had to pay taxes when you bought vegetables and meat, you had to pay taxes when you went to restaurants, you had to pay taxes when you bought cigarettes and alcohol, you had to pay taxes when you got a haircut, and you had to pay taxes. You have to pay taxes on clothes, shoes and hats, every household has a head tax, urban residents have to pay garbage tax, street tax, you have to pay taxes when you listen to music and theater, and when you visit a brothel, you have to pay taxes when you go to the hospital for medical treatment, and students have to pay taxes when they go to class. .
If you have a job in the city, you also have to pay taxes. If you are from the countryside and come to the city to sell some local products, you will also have to pay stall commodity tax. In short, in the old society of the Republic of China, everything you owned, whether it was necessities or non-necessities, was taxed.
This old society is so dark. These warlords are so hateful. Everyone else has to pay taxes when they walk on the street. The exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes of the Republic of China are so arrogant and ridiculous.
When going down the mountain, Master asked Shan Feng to act according to the situation. Looking at the situation in the city, Shan Feng might not be able to do anything. Otherwise, it would be better to kill Liu Waizui.
Turning back, Yuan Datou sent one person over, and Shan Feng killed one. He sent another person over, and Shan Feng killed one. Save these things from being embarrassed.
Seeing Shan Feng's frown, Jin Shan said, "Major General, don't be anxious about this situation. This thing is a piece of work. If these warlords don't suck blood, it's impossible. We can only persuade, but we can't completely stop it." ah."
Shanfeng: "Jinshan, if I had known about this situation earlier, I should have asked Master Tianyou or Master Tianfu to come over. For this matter now, I think it is more appropriate to cut through the mess with a sharp knife. In addition, you can ask Liu Waizui to come tonight I'm a guest at home and I have something to ask him."
In the evening, Liu Waizui came as expected. Shanfeng invited him to the living room for tea.
Shanfeng: "Old Liu, you have received orders from above to raise military expenditures. Can you tell me how much shortfall there is now?"
Liu Waizui: "This is no secret. I was asked to raise 2 million silver dollars and prepare 50,000 soldiers. Now I have enough soldiers. The 2 million silver dollars are less than half prepared. Moreover, now these 50,000 soldiers, It costs a lot of money to eat, drink, sleep, and sleep every day. I am worried about this matter."
Shanfeng nodded: "Two million silver dollars and 50,000 soldiers are not enough to buy a gun for each soldier?"
Liu Waizui chuckled: "Major General, you don't know something. Not all of my 50,000 soldiers are equipped with rifles. In many cases, two or three people share one rifle. At present, this is the situation."
Shan Feng: "That means we are still short of 1 million silver dollars. Please tell me when you can collect another 1 million silver dollars from these exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes."
Liu Waizui immediately scratched his head: "Major General, even if you don't tell me, I will still report to you. The people of our Republic of China are really suffering now. The military expenditures shared by the above are too heavy. How can I get it together? So much money. And now the people have no money. I, Old Liu, will go to collect these exorbitant taxes tomorrow, and I will be pointed at my spine and scolded! It’s hard for the people, but it’s even harder for me, Old Liu!"
Shan Feng chuckled: "Old Liu, do you really care about the people? I heard that the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes you collect are very exaggerated. It is said that you collected some exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes in the 30 years of the Republic of China. To say that other warlords care about the people, I believe it, but if you say you love and care for the people, I don’t believe it!”
Liu Waizui was anxious: "Young General, don't stop their nonsense. Don't I know whether I, Liu Waizui, am good or bad? Besides, I, Old Liu, am not a greedy person. I also want to love the people." Ruzi, it’s just that the tasks assigned by the superiors are heavy, so I have to do this?”
Shan Feng: "Humph, you have quite a few reasons, don't you? However, now many people have come to Taihang to sue you, saying that the people at the foot of the Taihang Mountains you are causing trouble are living in dire straits. I don't care if you really love the people as your own children. Tell me, how can this matter be resolved?"
Liu Waizui took out a letter from his body and handed it to me respectfully.
Liu Waizui: "Major General, since you have spoken, I, Old Liu, will naturally obey. However, I hope you can understand the difficulty of serving our country. The people's excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes can be exempted, but the military pay shared by the above must be collected. . The current plan is to eliminate some bandits and bullies in order to complete the task. This is a list, which records the big villains and villains from the late Qing Dynasty to the present. They are all the guys who commit crimes and run rampant in the countryside. Take a look..."
Shanfeng opened the list and saw, oh, there were more than ten names written on the list, and Li Wansan's name was among them.
Shan Feng said in surprise: "How come there are so many criminals in the area you govern? We are a kind place at the foot of the Taihang Mountains. How can there be so many evil people? And you take this list Show me, what are you going to do?"
Liu Waizui put the tea cup on the table and said: "Young General, you see me collecting these exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes in this city, which makes the people complain. I can't receive much money myself. And I'm offended. There are so many people. I can't bear it. What I mean is to bring these evildoers to justice. On the one hand, it is to eliminate harm for the people, and on the other hand, it is to raise military expenditures. Once the military expenditures are completed, Yes, I will immediately cancel the people’s exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes. Don’t you think this is the best of both worlds?”
Shan Feng said hesitantly: "This is not good. If you do this, it will cause public outrage. Besides, many of these people are local people with surnames. I'm afraid you have not taken away their benefits. You have to deal with them." Isn’t it appropriate for someone to take action?”
Liu Waizui chuckled: "Young general, you are right. But I am also the official of our Dongsan City. I can't always exploit ordinary people. I know that you are very concerned about the livelihood of the people, so I also I can't always go against your Taixing, can't I! Now my list is based on the laws of our Republic of China, and it is a proper way to eliminate harm for the people. Look at the people on these lists, they are not good people. !”
Shan Feng read the list again, and said: "You are the parent official of our Dongsan City. I shouldn't point fingers at you. However, your list, these wealthy families who have done evil, are not fuel-efficient." Lights? Besides, what crime did they commit when they fell to the ground? How can we just take them down randomly?"
Liu Waizui chuckled: "Young General, you are worrying too much. We have guns in our hands. What should we be afraid of? Besides, I am not making trouble for nothing. I am acting in accordance with the law. Look at this man named Lin Kaibing. This person is a former Qing Dynasty official. Human trafficker, he specialized in the business of buying and selling people during the Qing Dynasty. This guy, after arriving in the Republic of China, he still walked all the way to the dark side. I will jail him according to the law and ransack his home. Look, he is not unjust, right? "
Shan Feng nodded: "I've heard of this person, and he is indeed a bad person. Where is this Jiang Meiyu? What kind of crime is he?"
Liu Waizui said: "Oh, General, this person is even more hateful. He is a cigarette dealer. In the former Qing Dynasty, he made his fortune by selling cigarettes. At that time, the late Qing Dynasty was turbulent and cigarette dealers were selling cigarettes. No one cares about the big smoke. But now that we are in the Republic of China, how can we let them continue to get away with it? So, we have to deal with them in accordance with the law."
Shan Feng nodded: "That's true. Drug trafficking should be punished!"
Li Waizui said again: "Major General, look at the list again. There are still a few guys selling cigarettes in this city. Look at this Zhang Minghai, this Xue Cizhai, and this one too. They can They are all evil people!”
Shan Feng chuckled: "Old Liu, what's going on with Li Wansan? Why is he also on the list?"
Liu Waizui smiled and said: "Major General, this Li Wansan is not a fuel-efficient lamp! During the former Qing Dynasty, this man relied on the power of the Qing court to dominate the city. Although he did not sell these people to smoke. He committed a crime, but he is a remnant of the former Qing Dynasty. This person must be eliminated!"
Shan Feng said in surprise: "A remnant of the former Qing Dynasty? What should I say? What has he done?"
Liu Waizui said: "He is actually a Manchu. In the former Qing Dynasty, in addition to organizing the Chamber of Commerce, he was also a famous bully. He often united with the Qing court to bully us Han people. Now after the Republic of China, the Qing court has lost its power, and he is licking With a big face, he came over to curry favor with us, hum, why don’t we eradicate such a slave with three surnames?”
Shanfeng chuckled: "Old Liu, you are right. Now is the Republic of China. It is a good thing that someone is willing to abandon the secret and turn to the bright side. You can't always hold on to other people's faults. Let's do this. Li Wansan lets him go for the time being. One horse, let’s see how he performs later. What do you think?”
Liu Waizui argued: "Hey, Major General, this guy is a villain. You can't let him go so easily!"
Shan Feng smiled coldly: "Liu Waizui, you've almost got it. In addition to Li Wansan, there are nine people on this list. It's time for you to collect your military expenses. Since these people are human traffickers, drug dealers and the like, , I won’t say anything. Forget it about Li Wansan. Cross out his name! What? Doesn’t what I said, Taixing, work? You don’t even give me this little face? "
Liu Waizui said helplessly: "Okay, okay, if the Major General says it, I, Old Liu, will definitely do it! Just do what you say!"
So Shanfeng took a writing brush and crossed out Li Wansan's name heavily on the list.
Then, Shan Feng handed the list to Liu Waizui, and Shan Feng said, "Okay, they are all evildoers. You just have to deal with them according to the law."
Liu Waizui immediately beamed with joy: "Thank you, Major General. I listen to you. With your approval, I dare to go ahead and do something big. I, Old Liu, actually wanted to capture them early. On the one hand, I was worried about these The big players have united to boycott me, and they are also worried that these guys will be involved with you, Taihang. Now that you have spoken, I will naturally not take it into consideration. I will do whatever you say, without any hesitation."
Shanfeng: "You have raised all the military pay, but what about these exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes?"
Liu Waizui waved his hand: "Excuse me! Everything that should be exempted will be exempted!"
Shan Feng slapped his thigh: "That's right. When I walked on the street today, a tax collector came to collect the street tax! It's really unreasonable. Do people still have to pay taxes when they walk? Is there any royal law? Tell me what you did. This officer, is that what he does? Who came up with the idea? You still charge money when you walk? From now on, all taxes on people's daily necessities will be exempted. As for those who smoke, drink, eat meat, sing, dance and visit brothels, these assets You can continue to collect the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes enjoyed by the class and the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes enjoyed by the landlords as usual."
Liu Waizui: "Okay. I understand. I, Old Liu, heard clearly. I will do as you say as soon as possible. I will make arrangements when I get back."
Shanfeng: "In that case, I won't keep you. As for the time when handling the case, let Jinshan go with you so that you can be taken care of. Well, it will be a big deal for you to raise military expenses. You are very busy, so I won't keep you." You are welcome, go and get busy."
Liu Waizui: "Okay, Major General, I will go back then. Brother Jinshan, I will arrange the troops later and come to invite you. When the matter is finished, I, Old Liu, will send a piece of my heart to my house."
Jinshan: "Okay, Lao Liu, you don't need to invite me. I'll come find you in a minute."
