When Wang Wentong saw that Zhao Tai agreed to resettle the hungry people in clan units and not disperse the hungry people, but borrowed the organizational power of the clans to quickly resume production and increase the reserve force, he said: "My husband is wise! I thought I could resettle these clans in Border areas can be opened up and territories can be consolidated."
Zhao Tai nodded slightly, "Then please sir, formulate a resettlement strategy and encourage them to train rural soldiers and gain more land through meritorious service!"
Wang Wentong nodded, knowing that he was busy again.
At this time, Zhao Tai suddenly asked: "How is the money and food situation?"
This is an issue that Zhao Tai is more concerned about right now. In recent times, he has felt that spending money has been like water, but Zhao Tai doesn't know exactly how much he has spent and how long he can last.
When it came to money and food, Wang Wentong's expression suddenly became serious.
He pulled out the account book he had just calculated and said, "I am just about to report this to you!"
Looking at his look, Zhao Tai felt his heart tremble, "Isn't it enough?"
Wang Wentong nodded, "Recently, my husband has expanded the army and recruited hungry people to build workshops, which has cost a lot of money. The soldiers train and have to eat three meals a day, and the hungry people who work have to eat two meals a day. Food It’s consumed very quickly! In addition, brewing wine also consumes a lot of food! The food we have now can probably last for two months!”
Zhao Tai frowned and nodded, "What about the money?"
Wang Wentong looked through the account books and said, "Currently, there are still 100,000 yuan left in the account, which can only be used for two months!"
Zhao Tai frowned. This year's Song Yuan has been given out. He must find a way to make money, otherwise he will have a hard time and there is no way to improve the officers' salary and keep those officers.
Zhao Tai asked: "Now that autumn harvests are about to begin in various places, we have gained two new states, and we can still collect autumn taxes. How big will the gap be if you hold on until next year?"
Wang Wentong said in a deep voice: "I have just been calculating. Suzhou, Sizhou, and Suining will be able to collect about 90,000 guan in taxes in the second half of the year. Now we spend about 50,000 guan every month, and we will pay it back by the end of the year." For five months, a total of 250,000 guan is needed. This means that there is a shortfall of 60,000 guan in money alone."
After hearing his words, Zhao Tai quickly calculated in his mind, "There is still no war. If there is a war, I estimate that the total shortfall in food, military supplies, fodder, and soldiers' pensions will be almost 200,000 guan!"
Wang Wentong nodded, "My husband estimates that it's about the same! We still need at least 200,000 guan to survive this year. If we count the summer taxes next year, the gap will be even bigger."
Zhao Tai pondered for a while, it was already August, and if he wanted to make 200,000 yuan in a short time, he could only rely on business.
Thinking of this, Zhao Tai said: "Sir, the resettlement of the hungry people must be completed as soon as possible, and then focus all your energy on the workshop!"
At this time, the two of them were in the tent, chatting for a while, and then Zhao Tai and Wang Wentong came out and quickly attacked the camp.
Because of Zhao Tai's request, the hungry people had to be cleaned, drank hot water, and excreted in designated places. Therefore, the camp with more than 20,000 hungry people looked very clean, and no disease broke out.
At this time, Zhao Taizheng was patrolling and saw nearly a hundred people gathered in an open space. It seemed that a large clan was having a meeting.
When Zhao Tai saw this, he walked over immediately.
Because Zhao Tai often serves porridge himself, the people here know Zhao Tai as a kind man.
When they saw Zhao Tai coming, they quickly stood up and saluted Zhao Tai.
Zhao Tai smiled and said: "I'm here to see everyone and understand everyone's situation!"
After speaking, Zhao Tai glanced at everyone and asked, "What were you talking about just now?"
An old man saluted and said: "Reporting to my husband, the little people are talking about the future!"
Zhao Tai sat down directly on the ground and asked everyone to sit down too, "How was your discussion? Do you know the government's resettlement policy?"
Many people sat down in front of Zhao Tai, and Wang Wentong sat next to Zhao Tai.
"My husband, it has been two months since we fled famine here. Although my husband gives porridge every day, we have nothing to do every day and feel really uneasy! We are discussing that we cannot rely on relief all the time and are thinking about what to do in the future!" The old man, the leader, looked anxious. .
Zhao Tai asked: "You are the clan leader, right? I don't know what to call you?"
"The little old man's surname is Xue, and his given name is Renshou. He is the patriarch of the Chenliu Xue family." The old man saluted.
Zhao Tai nodded, "Mr. Xue, have you thought of a way?"
Xue Renshou shook his head, "Now the land in my hometown has been abandoned because there are no seeds. And we are thinking that the Mongols may be coming, so we don't want to go home and want to settle down here with our husband. It's just a few hundred of us, in There is no land here, no house, no house, I don’t know what to do?”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Tai turned to look at Wang Wentong and said with a smile: "Sir, please tell the villagers the resettlement details so that everyone can feel at ease!"
Wang Wentong said: "Don't worry, everyone. Now that we are here, our husband will not leave us alone and will definitely settle us down!"
After hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to Wang Wentong and heard him continue: "Now the government has formulated two plans. The first plan is to relocate everyone to Suzhou and Sizhou, and the government will lend them money. Build temporary residences in the resettlement area, and then allocate fields and seeds to everyone for farming, so that everyone can resume production as soon as possible! Because everyone suffered a military disaster, the government will reduce or reduce part of the tax in the first year, and then collect taxes normally, and The money and food loaned out.”
Everyone immediately started talking. Zhao Tai waited for them to discuss for a while, then smiled and said: "If you have any questions, you can ask Mr. Wang!"
Seeing what Zhao Tai said, someone in the crowd had the courage to ask: "Master, we are penniless now. We borrowed money from the government to build a house and cultivate land. I don't know how to calculate the interest? And how much reduction will be made in the first year?" How much tax will we have to pay in the future, and how should we pay it back!"
Wang Wentong said: "The government will only charge you one penny of profit every year for the money and grain it borrows from you. In the first year, the government will only charge you 10% of the land tax. From the second year on, it will collect 30% of it, of which 20% will be tax and 10% will be returned to you for borrowing." After you pay off the money and food, you will only have to pay 20% tax in the future!"
Fighting is expensive. Now the taxes collected by the Jin Kingdom have exceeded 60%, and the people's burden is extremely heavy.
Therefore, the hungry people became excited after hearing Wang Wentong's words.
At this time, Wang Wentong said again: "In addition to farming, the workshops run by the government are now recruiting workers. It is the slack time of farming, and it is still early for planting. Some of you can go to resettle the land and build houses, and some of you can work in the fields." Work in the workshop and earn some money to support your family!"
"How much money can you earn per month by working in a workshop?" someone asked.
Zhao Tai was ready to take a gamble. He still had 100,000 guan in his account and two months' worth of food. He wanted to use part of it to buy raw materials and bet that distilled liquor and soap could be sold well, so he smiled and said: "If you are quick, you can't do it." If you are lazy, you should be able to get the same amount of money in a month!”
Everyone heard that it had been consistent for a month, and they were all a little shocked and excited.
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