Kai Fu Han

Chapter 356 Concentration of cultivated land
"What kind of business does this person do? How can he evade so much tax?" Liu Xinqi was curious.

You must know that the business tax of Xinghan League is not high, and the maximum will not exceed [-]%.

"In the grain business." Luo Cheng introduced.

This tax-evading businessman is a big grain merchant. Unlike the Xinghan League, his grain is not brought back from overseas. The main source of grain is self-produced.

When Liu Jiabao first arrived in Penglai, he bought grain from this grain merchant.

The grain merchant's family has tens of thousands of acres of land. He does not charge money or silver for rent, only grain. In addition, most of the land is cultivated by long-term workers. He only needs to pay the long-term workers, thus avoiding the land laws of the Xinghan League. , accumulated a lot of food in his hands.

The Xinghan League continued to attract refugees from other places into Penglai, and the price of grain doubled several times due to the war, and the grain merchant suddenly made a profit.

"This is equivalent to an agricultural company." Liu Xinqi said.

Landowners rent farmland to tenants and charge fixed rent from the tenants, which is equivalent to a "feudal system".Landowners cultivate all the arable land themselves, hire people to work when they are busy, and pay them hard work, which is equivalent to "centralization".

When agricultural machinery was underdeveloped, the former had higher returns; when agricultural machinery was developed, the latter had higher returns.

The Xinghan League has begun industrialization reforms, and all farm tools have been made of steel. They have defeated the puppet Qi and the Jin Kingdom several times, plundered the Liaodong Peninsula, and captured many rong horses. This has led to an obvious increase in the stock of rong horses, and some rong horses have been sold to the private sector.

In this era, the horse was equivalent to "animal-powered machinery", which indirectly gave birth to "farm". This grain merchant operated his own farm, which can also be said to be an agricultural company.

Farm operations, even if the tax is [-]%, are still hugely profitable compared to the current high food prices and low labor costs.

"Punishment according to the regulations is fine. Since there are laws to abide by, it is his ability for the landlord and grain merchant to make a profit without distributing the cultivated land under his name. There is no need to cause more trouble." Liu Xinqi said to Luo Cheng.

"If we don't respond to his behavior, I believe that many landlords will follow his example in the future." Luo Cheng worried.

"What you say makes sense, but their profits are high now because labor is cheap. When labor prices increase in the future, their profits will become thinner. And regardless of whether the cultivated land is in the hands of landlords or small farmers, as long as they pay taxes in accordance with the law , are qualified citizens of our Xinghan League, and we should protect their legitimate rights and interests." Liu Xinqi replied.

In later generations, there were so many farmers in the United States, and agricultural taxes were so low, that there were still many bankrupt farmers.The market economy is not that simple to predict.

"But if farmland is concentrated in the hands of a few people, conflicts will definitely arise and lead to chaos." Luo Cheng said again.

One of the main reasons for previous dynasty changes was the concentration of cultivated land, and Luo Cheng's worries were well-founded.

"It's different. The Xinghan League is different from any previous dynasty. Not to mention that industrial development will absorb a lot of idle labor. Even if there is insufficient arable land, Kyushu is so big, it can only be reclaimed. Even if the land of Kyushu is fully cultivated, there are still other areas outside Kyushu. We can expand the land of ten or a hundred Kyushu," Liu Xinqi replied.

The population is exploding to the point where the earth cannot support it, and there are still ways to do family planning.

"I understand, then I will do it according to your wishes and just punish him according to the "Land Law"." Luo Cheng still didn't quite understand, but he knew that he was not as far-sighted as Liu Xinqi, so he had to respond first and see the consequences. .

According to the "Land Law", now only the money of this tax evading businessman can be fined.When the "Tax Law" comes out later, if someone evades taxes again, they will not only be fined, but will also be sentenced to reform through labor if the amount is huge.

The two talked about some government affairs, and finally Liu Xinqi said:

"I will follow you to Goryeo this time. I am relying on you at home to ensure stability and not to cause trouble."

"I have been to Korea and the Japanese Alliance many times. My subordinates are already familiar with it, and it is enough to complete the trade. Why do you still want to go with me?" This question is really difficult for Liu Xinqi to answer. It can't be said that he wants to go there this time. Go and look for trouble.

"No matter how many times they go, they are definitely not the ones in charge of the Xinghan Alliance. If they want to expand the scale of trade on a large scale, I have to go there in person to show sincerity." Liu Xinqi replied.

"Well, please pay attention to safety. With me, Xin'ang, and a few mature and prudent elders in the alliance, there will be no problem." Luo Cheng assured.

Since the establishment of the Xinghan League, they have won consecutive battles, and they have always defeated more with less. The top leaders of the league have become very confident.

There are now nearly 3 professional soldiers in the alliance. As long as the Jin Kingdom and the Puppet Qi State do not attack with the whole country, there will be no danger of overthrowing.

"If you have any financial situation, you can contact me through Jindiao. As long as you get to Goryeo, I can be sure to return to Penglai within one o'clock." Liu Xinqi said.

White Shark Knight, with the speed of Dabai, one day is enough to return to Penglai from Korea.

February 22.

The second and third fleets were ready for departure at Baishiwan. After Liu Xinqi said goodbye to Luo Cheng, Liu Xinang and Liu Lisheng who came to see them off, they boarded the Taishan in a small boat.

Those who went to Goryeo this time included Gao Yuan, Ye Chuan, Li Cang, Liu Xinyuan, Jiao Rui, as well as the first battalion of the Fourth Field Regiment, the reconnaissance platoon and Jiao Rui's special company.

The fleet had loaded all supplies and cargo the day before. At dawn this morning, it began to leave the port and assemble, and it was not until noon that it began to march eastward in formation.

The entire fleet consists of 44 large ships and ten small gouging boats tied behind the large ships.

Sailing on the sea, there is a feeling of "blocking out the sky".

Liu Xinqi, who was standing on the flagship Huashan, looked towards the back of the fleet and saw masts one after another, extending to the horizon.

"Use the golden eagle to send a letter to the person in charge of the military intelligence department in Korea, asking him to report the progress of the plan." Liu Xinqi said to Liu Xinyuan.

There was no one with the Military Intelligence Department on the ship this time, but Liu Xinbao gave Liu Xinyuan the contact information and password of the Military Intelligence Department in advance, and Liu Xinqi brought gold coins with him when he went to sea this time. With the wisdom of gold coins, he will definitely be able to complete the communication mission of moving targets at sea. .

"What's the plan?" Liu Xinyuan asked profusely.

"I can't explain it at the moment. You will know it when you get to Goryeo." Liu Xinqi did not explain.

Liu Xinqi's plan this time is somewhat unpopular. It is somewhat similar to what later American emperors did around the world, and does not conform to the current Confucian concept of benevolence.

Liu Xinqi planned to wait until his goal was achieved before explaining to everyone.

The time spent sailing at sea was very boring. Liu Xinqi could only summon the generals on the fleet to take turns to attend classes. They mainly taught some combat knowledge about battle cases, systems and military management, as well as theoretical knowledge such as geography, earth, stargazing, and worldview.

Due to the cargo ship slowing down the sailing speed, it took six days to reach the Thousand Miles Sea Route.

(End of this chapter)