When Jiang Yan heard the discussions among these restaurant owners, he felt like he was in another world.
Jinling is a wealthy state, and it is also the state capital with the highest taxes.
Those who spend the most in advance are antiques, jewelry, copybooks and other celebrity and niche categories. Moreover, because they are all well-known and educated people, they can avoid taxes and no one has registered with the government office. How many people are there every year? How fast can money circulate?
But these days are different.
The birth of perfume allowed Jiang Yan to witness how high the consumption level of the rich in Jinling was.
He originally thought that he would reach the peak in this way, but when he saw the restaurant owners who came specifically to register their bills and report their profits without the need for the government to check, he realized that the peak he thought might be just the beginning.
After the circulation of money that was originally a niche category has become a superficial circulation for the public, it will not only increase the opportunities for ordinary people to make money, but also allow them to better understand how much wealth those rich people have.
And the most important thing is taxes!
The restaurant business is booming, the brothel business is booming, and just with the increase in taxes generated by this small ice cube, Jinling's total tax revenue this year can reach a higher level.
"I suddenly had an illusion." Jiang Yan murmured to himself: "Your Majesty has entrusted me with an important task and wants me to increase taxes. Maybe I have already completed this task before I returned to the government office."
It's bizarre to say.
But if someone gets lucky, the experience will be so bizarre.
Thinking of so many restaurants coming to register, Jiang Yan couldn't help but wonder how much money Mr. Ning made.
Speaking of which, today is the first day of July.
Should he remind Mr. Ning to take stock of quarterly taxes so that he can report it to His Majesty and claim credit for Mr. Ning?
Thinking of this, Jiang Yan immediately got off his horse, called for the Yamen servants, and took the horses to the stables for feeding.
"Tong Duzao, we have arrived at the government office. You can rest for two days before going to the winery. Wherever you are going, I will send a government servant to take you there, as well as the two guards assigned to you by His Majesty."
Ever since His Majesty learned that Tong Buhuo's eye disease would not heal, he specially selected two guards to take care of Tong Buhuo.
First, it makes it easier for Tong Buhuo to do things.
Secondly, it is to deter some people with evil intentions and not to lose big for small things.
When Tong Buhuo heard that his young master had made cheap ice again, he felt like returning home. When he heard Jiang Yan's arrangement, he immediately clasped his fists and bowed: "I'll go back to the shop to see the young master first."
"Tong Guanshi, Mr. Ning is not in Anxiang's shop now. Now Anxiang is only responsible for selling perfume. Mr. Ning has been staying near Hanshan Temple recently."
As soon as the appointed yamen servant said this, Tong Buhuo quickly asked the yamen servant to lead the way.
Jiang Yan also wanted to see Ning Wuyan in person, but he had to report the news of his return to Su Rui first.
He could only quicken his pace and walked into the government office.
When they came to the lobby, they saw Su Rui and a familiar but unfamiliar talented man sitting on either side of the short table where the scribe was crouching at his desk, whispering and writing something on the paper.
As his footsteps approached, the talented man was the first to react. When he turned around and saw him, he was surprised and happy.
"Master Jiang is back!"
"Why is Mr. Cheng here?"
The Jiang family and Chengjia are family friends.
As early as when he was in Jing'an City, when Jiang Yan was serving as Hanlin, he also gave Cheng Yi guidance on his homework as a child.
Later, we met again on the small island in the middle of the lake. At that time, Cheng Yi was a clean, elegant and talented man, but now Cheng Yi is dark-headed and earthy, and he doesn't have the temperament of a young master from aristocratic families.
The only thing worthy of praise is probably that Cheng Yi's eyes are much firmer, unlike the last time they met, his eyes were looking around in confusion, and he felt like he was drifting in the world without any focus.
Seeing Jiang Yan's tired appearance, Cheng Yi didn't rush to answer. Instead, he gestured to the cushion beside him and asked Jiang Yan to sit down before talking.
Jiang Yan planned to go to Hanshan Temple after checking in, but didn't plan to sit down.
But I heard Su Rui smile and say: "Brother Jiang, you came at the right time. Thanks to Young Master, the Shen Family Ice Drink Shop sent a trial-produced fruit drink, and you can just drink a bowl."
The Shen family opened an ice drink shop?
Jiang Yan shook his head like a rattle when he thought that a bowl of ice drink in Jing'an City was worth several months of his salary.
"I won't drink anymore. I still have something to do and want to see Mr. Ning."
"Brother Jiang, I know you are in a hurry, but I advise you to finish your ice drink before going."
Just saying.
Someone is coming to the Shen Family Ice Drink Shop.
After listening to a few words, Jiang Yan realized that these trial-produced fruit drinks were not only sent to the government office.
It was also sent to Ji's Mansion and Liquor House, as well as Ning's Mansion, Zhang's Mansion and other families.
Ms. Shen specially asked it to be delivered, and said that she should remember to comment after eating.
Jiang Yan was not surprised that Miss Shen would send gifts to Jifu, Princess Xian of Jiufang, Ningfu and Ningfu's in-law Zhangfu.
But he didn't expect that Miss Shen would specially give Cheng Yi an ice drink.
He remembered that Miss Shen seemed to have a crush on Mr. Ning?
At this thought, Jiang Yan looked at Cheng Yi with complicated eyes.
This guy seems to be not only dark-skinned, but also thick-skinned!
"Master Jiang...Uncle Jiang Shi, don't look so scary standing there with a black face. Sit down quickly. I have something serious to talk to you."
Cheng Yi took advantage of the fact that the ice cubes were clenching his teeth, and first told Ning Wuyang and Shen Youchu about donating money to build a village school.
By the way, I would like to mention that village studies are related to the placement of wounded soldiers.
"Mrs. Ning Er has just replaced the land and field deeds and said that Mr. Ning can come back to Jinling tonight. Uncle Jiang Shi, you will be busy."
Jiang Yan could understand every word Cheng Yi said.
But together, he found that he had the illusion that he had entered the wrong door.
Is this still the Jinling Mansion Office he is in charge of?
He had only been gone for less than a month, how come so many things happened?
"Brother Jiang, Mr. Cheng is right. As the prefect of Jinling, since you have taken over the matter of dealing with wounded soldiers, and Mr. Ning has given you support, if this is done, it must become a model."
Suri stirred the crystal clear ice cubes in the bowl with a spoon, his face full of longing.
"DPRK and China are quarreling over military expenditures. Due to border frictions, subsidies and placement for wounded soldiers are key issues. Your Majesty is unwilling to give up any veteran. However, the national treasury is tight, and the Jin Dynasty Party has blocked this matter. If we are powerless, if we unite wealthy businessmen and government officials from all over the country, like in Jinling, to place the wounded soldiers, it will be a way to get the best of both worlds."
"And that village school, the success lies in the present, and the benefit will be in the future. If it is really accomplished in your hands, it will definitely be famous in history."
Speaking of this, Su Rui was a little envious.
At the same time, he was still a little annoyed, why wasn't it his turn?
When Jiang Yan came back a few days later, he took over the matter.
It was not that he wanted to steal Jiang Yan's achievements, but that he wanted to have in-depth contact with Ning Wushu and find out what this person's abilities were.
After thinking about it, Ning Wuhuang did these things step by step, could it be to repay Jiang Yan's favor of filing a petition for him?
If so, Jiang Yan's good fortune is yet to come!
"Also, Mr. Ning came here today to pay the quarterly tax of more than 150,000 taels. The quarterly tax of Jinling Prefecture has at least doubled from the previous quarter. I have written a memorial and rushed it to the capital three hundred miles away. This is As the magistrate, your majesty will definitely reward you for your meritorious service."
The smile on Su Rui's face had a cunning meaning.
Jiang Yan was speechless when he heard this.
Do you want this kind of commendation for you, Su Rui?
While others were still on the way, Ning Wuyan had paid the taxes, and His Majesty appointed him as the chief official in charge of taxation, in order to increase Jinling's taxation.
It's a good thing that the credit is not lost to him, but His Majesty's expectations of him are probably higher.
In other words, he has to focus on business development and strive to collect more taxes in the next quarter.
But the only merchant he knew... was Mr. Ning. He was short on time and had great achievements, so he was dismissed from his position!
"Brother Su, can the memorial be recovered?"
