From the gate of heaven

Chapter 30 [Young Master Perak, make friends with the master]

At the gate of the city of Fengping County, there are soldiers in solid clothes intercepting passers-by to check the road guides and collect entry fees and commercial taxes.

The entry fee is one penny per person.

The commercial tax is based on the goods carried to determine the amount of tax paid, generally around [-]%.

However, this tax is basically paid every time you go to a larger city, so if the merchants transport the goods too far, the tax alone may exceed the value of the goods themselves.

If you can't sell at a high price, you will lose money directly.

Therefore, in the business environment of the Great Zhou Dynasty, unless it is a super-best-selling item, it is generally not as profitable as selling it nearby.

Of course, if one's own strength is strong and not afraid of being robbed, and it is a different matter to bypass the various official roads that collect taxes.

The Great Zhou Dynasty was relatively wealthy because it collected agricultural tax, Dingkou tax and commercial tax together.

At present, land annexation has not reached a very serious level. According to Lin Ze's observation, it is probably in the middle of the dynasty's heyday, which is one of the reasons why Lin Ze chose to act in a low-key manner.

Otherwise, if it was the end of the dynasty, Lin Ze probably wouldn't be selling matsutake here.

Instead, buy guns to pull the team, and then make it bigger and stronger, and create another glories.

At this moment, because it has been a while since the city gate opened.

Those who were rushing into the city had already entered, so it was Lin Ze's turn to drive the donkey cart over without much queuing.

"Master Jun, I'm not carrying any goods here, so a penny to enter the city is enough, right?"

Lin Ze stood in front of the donkey cart, cupped his hands and said politely.

When he was talking, he took the initiative to lift the curtain of the donkey cart to cover it, so that the soldiers who were inspecting could see that there was nothing special in his donkey cart except for a luggage.

Generally speaking, passers-by are not searched unless something important happens.

In order to pass the security check, Lin Ze didn't put anything special in the donkey cart.

Things like drone cameras are placed at home.

Only carry a portable thermal imager and two guns so that you can shoot at any time.

According to Lin Ze's understanding of Fengping County's inspection standards for entering the city, this is enough.

Because these soldiers guarding the gate can also judge from the speed of the car whether the vehicle is pulling heavy loads, the speed of Lin Ze's donkey cart does not seem to be pulling a lot of things.

"Judging from your accent, you are not a local, so bring Lu Yin to have a look."

The soldiers heard Lin Ze's standard Da Zhou Dynasty official dialect, without any taste of the local dialect, and said noncommittally.

But because Lin Ze was wearing a brocade suit, he had a good temperament.

The fair complexion does not come from ordinary people at first glance.

The soldier's words were polite, unlike the simple and rude reprimands of other ordinary people.

Otherwise, if he offends the nobleman, he will be in wax.

"In Xialinze, the name is Ziyi, a man from the mountains, who lives in Yunwu Mountain, this time he just came out of the mountain and settled down."

Lin Ze introduced himself with a smile.

As soon as these words came out, they instantly attracted the attention of almost all the soldiers around.

Everyone looked at Lin Ze with slightly surprised eyes.

"But Lin Shaoxia, son of Thunderbolt, face to face?"

The soldier who was in charge of interrogating Lin Ze, the coldness on his face dissipated, and he asked with some respect in an instant.

Mr. Thunderbolt?

Hearing this nickname, the corners of Lin Ze's mouth twitched.

He also heard this nickname when he was harvesting matsutake in Qinghe Township these days.

Probably because of the sound of thunderbolt carried by him when he shot, the sound shook the whole field.

In a very short period of time, he wiped out all the rogues known as Zhenyunwu, and he himself has an outstanding appearance, which belongs to the handsome and handsome type, so he has the nickname of "Mr. Thunderbolt".

Fengping County is originally a small county, and it has been in peace for a long time, so it is rare for any major event to happen.

With Lin Ze as the No. [-] figure, there was a sensation in all directions in an instant.

After the official who handled the case returned to the county, Lin Ze became even more of a sensation in the county, and his name spread throughout the county.

So now, almost a month later, anyone with a little knowledge in Fengping County has already heard of Lin Ze's name.

"It's too good to be true, it's the next one."

Lin Ze said modestly.
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I heard Lin Ze report his family name.

Aside, a middle-aged man in official uniform came up to him, greeted him with cupped hands, and said with a smile: "I have seen Mr. Lin, and I am Gao Fei, the head of the county, with the name Teng Yue."

"I've heard about your son's name for a long time. The county magistrate Li and Mr. Li also admire you a lot. Fengping County absolutely welcomes such a capable person as you to settle down. Please follow me to the county government to meet Mr. Li."

The master book is responsible for the household registration and taxation of a county.

Except when the farming season is busy, he will go to the countryside to collect tax grain and small income tax, and he will be responsible for collecting business tax at ordinary times.

So it's not surprising that Gao Fei appeared at the gate of the city to collect taxes.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, carrying the power of wind and thunder between shots, killing twelve gangsters in a very short period of time is already a proper first-class master.

Ordinary second- and third-rate masters may also achieve the same record, but it will never be so fast and easy.

For those who are capable, as long as their own personal interests are not involved, most people welcome them.

Since Lin Ze came to this different world for activities, he has always had a good reputation among the public.

Exterminate the rogues and get rich In the village, there is no such arrogance and domineering attitude of ordinary warriors.

Everyone praised Lin Ze's character.

This kind of reputation also affected the officials in the county. The county magistrate also publicly stated that he wanted to recruit Lin Ze into the county government to be the chief arrester of Fengping County, responsible for the security of the county.

Because of this, Gao Fei wanted to take Lin Ze to meet Li He, the county magistrate.

Otherwise, Gao Fei can handle such trivial matters as settling down directly.

According to the laws and regulations of the Zhou Dynasty government on the settlement of people in the mountains, Lin Ze only needs to pay this year's population tax of 120 Wen, and then pay a late fee of one tael of silver to settle down.

"Then I will trouble my lord."

Lin Ze cupped his hands.

"You don't have to be so polite, just call me Brother Gao, how about I ask you to call you Brother Lin Xian?"

Gao Fei spoke directly and approached him.

For a first-rate master, or a young master with great potential and good character, even if he is an official with authority, he still has a friendly attitude.

Not to mention whether offending such a master will make it difficult to sleep or eat, if you can ask such a master to help you when you encounter something, it is also an extremely rare kind of contact.

"Brother Gao, you're welcome, younger brother."

Lin Ze also intended to make friends, and directly changed the title.

He knew the reason for Goofy's enthusiasm.

But just like Gao Fei wants to make friends with him, he can rely on his force at critical moments. He also needs to rely on the connections of this local snake to gain a better foothold in Fengping County, integrate into this world normally and inconspicuously, and grab more benefits from the transaction between the two worlds.

"Brother."

"Brother Gao."

The two call each other.

Looking at each other, a smile appeared on their faces.

(End of this chapter)