At this time, Liu Haojia said slowly: "You said that the price reduction of salt has caused many problems. The first question is whether taxes should be paid for such a low salt price? The second question is that too low a salt price will affect dozens of people working in the salt industry. The livelihood of thousands of people is a problem! The third thing is that I hope that this time we will focus on mulberry farming, seal up the new salt production method, and stop studying such strange and ingenious things! And I have added another question for you this time. , that’s why I want to get involved in the salt industry? What’s your summary? Are there any mistakes or omissions?”
Jin Pu and the other three quickly exchanged glances and then said, "What the Marquis has concluded is this! These are the questions for now. Please ask the Marquis to answer your questions one by one. We are very grateful!"
Liu Haojia said: "Let me talk about the first question first, whether the salt is taxed after it is sold. I can tell you responsibly at this time that every kilogram of salt sold is taxed normally. This matter is well-documented. Checked! However, I can’t show you the receipt now, because the receipts are all in Tianjin. But I can issue a warrant to you. If you are willing to be more serious and want to see it, you can go and check it yourself! "
When the scholars heard this, they immediately believed it! This is the benefit after subduing them! If other people say this, I'm afraid these scholars will shout loudly and ask for evidence to be produced now, otherwise we won't believe it!
Sure enough, Wu Jifeng said loudly: "Students believe it! There is no need to check!"
The other scholars also nodded to express their belief. When Liu Haojia saw that they believed in him, he smiled with satisfaction and said: "It's useless just for you to believe, because there are still many people who may not believe it! Let's go back and send a letter to Tianjin later, so that they can pay taxes." Post the receipt, you can spread the news and let qualified people go to the notice board outside the salt factory to read it, and then you can just write back and confirm it!"
The scholars were overjoyed when they heard this and thought Liu Haojia's method was simple and useful! Scholars these days are quite clumsy, and they can usually handle small things if they ask each other. And who doesn’t know a few people around Tianjin? If it's really not possible, it would only take half a month to go there by myself.
Liu Haojia then waved his hand to signal everyone to quiet down, and then said: "Then the second question is, will the sudden reduction of salt prices at this time affect the livelihood of many people related to the salt industry?"
Jiang Lin said eagerly: "Master Hou, that's not what I said just now. I was talking about how to solve the livelihood problems of these people who are affected, not whether they are affected!"
Liu Haojia laughed and said: "Okay, okay, you are right, it was a slip of the tongue! But in my opinion, there is no difference at all!"
Jiang Lin wanted to argue, but Liu Haojia raised his hand to stop him. He said, "Listen to me first!"
Although Jiang Lin was unconvinced, he still nodded and sat down honestly. The scholars who had the same thoughts as him also looked at Liu Haojia angrily, thinking that he was secretly changing his concept. Read the book
At this time, Liu Haojia said slowly: "First of all, I admit that what you said makes sense, but your vision is too narrow. You only saw part of the matter and did not see the whole thing! In Jiubian and Shanxi, due to I intervened and caused a sharp drop in salt prices. Is this a good thing for ordinary people?"
Jiang Lin nodded vigorously and said: "What the Marquis did was a great good deed, and naturally many people benefited! It's just that we can't exchange the losses of some people for the benefits of other people! Because this may lead to more disasters." Big disaster!"
Liu Haojia nodded and said, "You are right, but think about it the way I am doing! First of all, all those who are engaged in the salt industry, including those who sell private salt, have much stronger family backgrounds than ordinary people. So even if their salt cannot be sold, they can still support it for a long time, right?"
Jiang Lin said: "That's true! Those salt merchants are rich! But they also have a lot of salt in their hands. If they can't sell it, they will lose money!"
Liu Haojia ignored Jiang Lin's words, but followed his own thinking and said: "The families I heard have a strong foundation, which leaves them enough time to switch to other industries. This is why this time only in Shanxi and Jiubian The reason for the new salt price. They can use the
The salt is sold to salt merchants in other provinces to reduce losses. It is also a reminder to salt merchants in other places to clear their inventory as soon as possible to avoid too much loss! Because in the future, we will definitely promote low-price salt to the entire Daming Dynasty! 「
Jin Pu raised his hands and said, "Master Hou, what you said makes sense to a certain extent, but it does not solve the problem from its root cause. "
Liu Haojia said: "It is very simple to solve the problem at its root! The next step is to solve the livelihood problem of those in Shanxi and those who are engaged in salt selling!"
The scholars immediately became interested after hearing this, and Jin Pu also asked: "How to solve it?"
Liu Haojia spread his hands and said: "It's very simple, sell my salt! Although my salt is cheap, there is enough profit in it for them to support their family!"
As soon as Liu Haojia said these words, the entire martial arts arena fell into silence again! All the subordinates were sitting there dumbfounded. They had no idea that Liu Haojia would use this method to solve the problem! And their appearance triggered a burst of low laughter from the maids and servants!
Liu Haojia looked at them and said sadly: "Look at you, you can't even think of such a simple problem, you can't solve it, your vision is narrow! You can't keep yourself trapped in the Four Books and Five Classics, you have to really go out among the people and see Take a look, only in this way can you truly broaden your horizons and make yourself smarter!"
At this time, Jiang Lin slapped himself in the face, and said angrily: "Master Hou is right, students have not thought of a solution to such a simple problem, their vision is narrow!"
Liu Haojia signaled the scholars to quiet down and said in a louder voice: "According to my plan, after the salt price comes down, the Liansheng Hao in Jiubian and Shanxi will contact other salt shops and merchants selling salt and ask them to transfer it. They sell salt produced in Tianjin and will give them a certain discount for a certain period of time to make up for the losses caused by clearing their inventory. In this way, they not only save their livelihoods, but also reduce their losses and allow the people to eat Really low-priced salt also improves Lianshenghao’s salt marketing channels. This is a good thing that kills four birds with one stone! Now what do you think of this method?"
