"Director Xiao, why didn't you say anything? Are you in trouble?"
Chen Jin's voice pressed back.
Xiao Chen straightened his body and then reminded: "Eunuch Chen, it is really inappropriate for us to do this frequently."
"People are mainly engaged in farming, and if they wantonly annex land, I'm afraid it will cause resentment among the people. This is offending farmers all over the world!"
"Once things get too big, I'm afraid it won't end well for you."
Chen Jin naturally understood his concerns.
Scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants are mainly classified into the four major groups of people in the world, among which ordinary farmers are the largest.
Once public dissatisfaction boils over, a chain reaction may result in a people's uprising!
Chen Jin said earnestly: "President Xiao, our family knows that you have far-sighted plans."
"Don't worry, we are sensible and will circle the last wave of land first!"
Xiao Chen looked at him suspiciously, then looked at the plan on the map in front of him, and hesitated slightly: "Is it really the last batch?"
In order to make Xiao Chen feel at ease, Chen Jin just slapped her chest and promised: "That's natural!"
Xiao Chen said no more and nodded directly in agreement: "Okay, I'll make arrangements when I get back next time. Please wait for good news, Eunuch Chen!"
He stood up and cupped his hands, meaning to leave.
But before he even lifted his feet, Chen Jin suddenly asked, "Don't be anxious, Governor Xiao. Actually, we still have something to ask you."
Xiao Chen had an ominous premonition, but he still had patience, turned around and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, it's okay to just say it."
"What do you think about the fall taxes?"
What is the problem?
Xiao Chen was confused, thinking that taxation knowledge was not under the control of Dongchang.
Presumably the other party is a drunkard and is not interested in drinking!
Xiao Chen's eyes rolled slightly, but he realized one thing.
Taxation is indeed not under your own control, but is a matter for the Ministry of Rites.
Isn't it Ji Yunzhang who is now the Minister of Rites?
And this person was recommended by himself!
Could it be that he wanted to use his own hands to let Ji Yunzhang help with things?
While his thoughts were flying, Xiao Chen suddenly realized.
Nowadays, the imperial court prays for the common people's autumn harvest every year, and a large amount of money is spent by the stock gods, which is all real money.
But these things were all paid for at public expense, and the people didn't pay a penny. I guess Chu Yanwu felt distressed, so he handed them over to Chen Jin to take care of.
After all, in order to make money, Chu Yanwu, as the king of a country, even did not hesitate to annex land to Fang Zheng, just to enrich his internal funds...
Chen Jin felt a little angry, but she managed not to get angry.
Forget it, no matter what kind of organization or what kind of slave, neither of them is a good thing!
Xiao Chen, who saw Chen Jin smiling, also sighed and suggested: "As for the autumn tax, I think there is still something that needs to be improved on this aspect."
"For example, the prayer tax and the dragon respect tax, which should be managed by the Ministry of Rites, should be mentioned above. The imperial court cannot just go in and out."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jin showed a look of satisfaction on his face: "Master Xiao, this is a really good idea. Let's think of it together with our family!"
To put it bluntly, they wanted to recover all the money that the imperial court had spent on the common people in praying for the autumn harvest through taxation.
No, he even said he wanted to make another fortune on this basis!
Xiao Chen twitched the corner of his mouth in embarrassment: "Father-in-law, I'm sorry."
But Chen Jin also stood up, took two steps forward, and placed a hand on his shoulder: "Master Xiao, you and Ji Yunzhang should talk about this matter."
"He is now the Minister of Rites, and he has a certain prestige in the court. Praying for the autumn harvest is also the responsibility of the Rites. It would be great if he could speak."
Xiao Chen was stunned. As expected, this old fox had not changed into anything good, so he was allowed to be cannon fodder!
He looked slightly troubled, winked and persuaded: "Eunuch Chen, this matter is too far-fetched. Is there some missing procedures?"
"The Ministry of Household Affairs is the place in charge of the country's economy. It would be more reasonable to let the Ministry of Household Affairs handle it, right?"
How could Chen Jin not know this truth?
He lowered his voice and said, "Someone has to take the limelight. As long as Zhang Yunzhang speaks first, I will have my own solution from the Ministry of Revenue."
Seeing Xiao Chen's troubled expression, the enthusiasm on Chen Jin's face also lost a bit, "Why, you are so embarrassed, do you think I am not doing it for the people?"
"Now is the time for the imperial court to spend money. Only the wealth of the country can create the wealth of the people. You should understand this truth!"
"Or……"
He looked at Xiao Chen, deliberately lengthened his voice, and said meaningfully: "Do you think our family will do that kind of exorbitant taxation?"
Xiao Chen rolled his eyes repeatedly in his mind: Could it be that you didn't count to 13 in your heart?
Although he felt like a turbulent wave in his heart, he was still young and not ready to offend Chen Jin.
Having said all he could, he could only smile bitterly and nodded obediently: "I will keep an eye on this matter and mention it to Ji Yunzhang when the time comes."
"But let's make it clear first, Ji Yunzhang is a stubborn person, and it doesn't matter whether he agrees or not."
Xiao Chen told the truth.
If Ji Yunzhang was not a kind person, he would not recommend him to the position of Minister of Rites.
But this answer seems unsatisfactory.
Chen Jin's face suddenly darkened, and his eyes were like a cold pool: "Master Xiao, you are also the eunuch's judge, and he was recommended by you. You are as kind as the deep ocean to him."
"If you can't even come forward in person, it really makes people think too much."
He looked at Xiao Chen with cold eyes and speculated a little: "Whether he tried his best or didn't care, it's really hard to figure out."
This dead eunuch.
Xiao Chen felt an unknown fire burning in his heart, and he really wanted to put a sack on him and beat this guy up.
But in the end, all the anger turned into only one thought: endure the calm for a while!
He quickly put on a slightly flattering smile and joked: "Eunuch Chen really knows how to joke, how can I not do my best when I serve you?"
"Father-in-law, don't worry, this matter will be taken care of by me!"
Hearing what he said, Chen Jin raised the corners of his mouth proudly.
This man couldn't really show his sincerity, so he tried to be polite and said sincerely, "In that case, there is Governor Lao Xiao."
"If nothing happens, you can go back first."
He turned around and sat on his seat again, opening the box filled with land deeds, with a happy face.
Chen Xiaochen also bowed slightly and left. The moment he turned around, his face suddenly darkened, like a dark cloud over the city.
At this time, my heart was in turmoil, and I had already greeted all the eighteen generations of Chen Jin’s ancestors one by one!
No, can this kind of missing thing be passed down from ancestors to the eighteenth generation?
He walked very fast, as if riding the wind beneath his feet, and arrived at the Ministry of Rites in a blink of an eye.
Ji Yunzhang was sitting on the main seat, surrounded by other officials from the Ministry of Rites, all of whom were busy writing with their heads down, looking quite busy.
