The Super Summoning System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1255 Exploitation
"Okay, I got it!" After hearing what the official said, Mi Zhu nodded, bid farewell to several merchants, and came to the apse.

In the back hall, Liu Bian was sitting on a chair drinking tea when Mi Zhu came in and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, everyone is here, every chamber of commerce has sent people over, and the chambers of commerce supported by the Ministry of Commerce also They all agree to cooperate.”

"Well, since we're all here, let's go!" Liu Bian nodded, put down the teacup in his hand, got up and walked towards the front hall.

Come to the front hall.

Although most of the merchants didn't recognize Liu Bian, but Liu Bian was wearing a dragon robe, who didn't understand Liu Bian's identity, and they all knelt down one after another.

The hall was originally very spacious, but because there were too many merchants, it seemed crowded when they stood up, but when they knelt down, it became even more crowded.Some people kneel quickly and occupy the space ahead of time. Those who are slow have no place to kneel, so they have to lower their bodies as low as possible, lest they will be charged with some crimes.

Seeing such a scene, Liu Bian shook his head and said loudly: "You don't need to be polite, get up first!"

Upon hearing this, a group of businessmen stood up quickly.

After the hall was quiet, Liu Bian said loudly, "I have summoned you this time to announce a happy event!"

These days, Xie An led officials to survey the terrain and determine the route from Luoyang to Xiangyang. These businessmen have heard about it.They are all shrewd people, and they basically guessed what Liu Bian said about the happy event, so they didn't have much discussion.

Liu Bian smiled and said: "You must have guessed it. Yes, I have decided to dig a canal. Luoyang to Xiangyang is the first canal I dug. If it is successful, I will dig a canal later. Dig other canals."

Hearing the news that Liu Bian was determined to dig the canal, these businessmen began to discuss.

Soon, they realized a problem. The excavation of the canal was a matter for the imperial court and the state. What did it have to do with them?What is the purpose of Liu Bian summoning them now?
Liu Bian continued: "This canal was excavated by the state, and the state spent a lot of human, material, and financial resources. I called you here today to inform you that after the canal is excavated, you need to pay a fee for sailing on the canal." River crossing fee!"

"Want money?"

The merchants were shocked when they heard the words. It is normal to ask for money. After all, do you have to pay tolls for crossing the road? This canal was excavated by the state and it cost a lot of money. It is reasonable to ask for money.

But what is unreasonable is this kind of thing. Is it worth the emperor to come and tell them in person?Wouldn't it be enough for the Ministry of Commerce to issue a major decree to their major caravans?
Do you have to charge a lot of money?
A businessman asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, I wonder how much the bridge toll will be withdrawn?"

Liu Bian said in a deep voice, "Thirty percent of the profit from the sale of the goods will be taken!"

When the merchants heard the words, their faces changed: "Thirty percent...this...is it too much, Your Majesty? Nowadays, business taxes are heavy. Originally, various other taxes could take away two or three percent of our profits. Now this is a reservoir , and another [-]% is charged, then we will not make any money at all. If so, it is better to go by land."

Liu Bian said coldly: "Hmph, when you are close to Xiangyang and Luoyang, the waterway is connected, and you can do business between the two places. You can understand how much manpower and material resources you can save compared to taking the land route. What's more, I don't just accept it for five years. Thirty percent of the tax, after five years, only half of it will be collected."

Hearing what Liu Bian said, the merchants were still very busy and troubled.

Is the canal open? They must go through the canal. Even if they charge [-]% more tax, the cost savings of land transportation will be more than the [-]% tax, and they can still earn more.

But this tax hurts too much. Even if they take [-]% of the tax, they earn more than traveling by land, they still have such a heavy tax.

"Your Majesty, please think again. I really can't charge such a heavy tax for my small business."

"Yes, please take it back, Your Majesty!"

A group of businessmen pleaded for mercy.

Liu Bian shouted in a deep voice: "What do you know? The cost of digging a canal is extremely high. Not only does it require hundreds of thousands of civilians, but it also costs hundreds of millions of money and food. Besides, the northern Mongolia and the Jurchens have been on the verge of moving in recent years. I have the heart to send troops However, if the use of troops and the excavation of canals happen at the same time, the treasury will be tense, and even the country will be in turmoil.

I took a huge risk to dig the canal for you, what happened to the extra years of heavy taxes?If you have the ability, you pay for the money for digging the river, the resources for digging the river, and the food for the digging of the river. If so, this tax can be exempted. "

After Liu Bian's voice fell, a businessman from His Majesty said, "Your Majesty, is this true? My chamber of commerce is responsible for selling grain. It happens that my chamber of commerce is located in Xinye, Xinye County. The grain needed for digging the canal will be borne by our chamber of commerce." , I wonder if this business tax can be exempted?"

"Why should your family bear it all? Our family also sells grain, and our chamber of commerce can also be responsible for the grain needed to dig the canal. Your Majesty, use the grain from our chamber of commerce."

After hearing what these two people said, the businessmen immediately reacted.After talking for a long time, they still need to share the money and food for digging the river, so I said it earlier!
Although the canal is long, there are chambers of commerce everywhere, and each chamber of commerce supports the money and food needed for the canal excavation in the county where it is located. Isn't that all right?
Maybe in other places, these merchants can't be so rich and powerful, but from Luoyang to Xiangyang, it is the most prosperous area in the Central Plains. Not to mention the many cities, there are also a lot of merchants.

Therefore, if it is shared, the excavation of the canal does not require much money from the major chambers of commerce.

If you pay, at most you will have to pay heavy river transportation taxes for one year.However, the river transport tax needs to be paid for five years, and these businessmen naturally chose to help dig the canal.

"Your Majesty, our Chamber of Commerce is located in Ye County and specializes in selling stones. Our Chamber of Commerce is willing to provide the stones needed for the canal."

"Our Chamber of Commerce is willing to provide the wood needed by Wan County."

"The grain needed by the people of Wan County will be contracted by our chamber of commerce!"

For a while, the bosses of the major chambers of commerce spoke one after another, and most of them were arranged by Mi Zhu in advance.

Thank you for your support, and the bosses of other small chambers of commerce are also scrambling to say that they are afraid that they will not be able to participate in the excavation of the canal, which will lead to the completion of the canal in the future and have to pay heavy taxes.

Seeing this, Liu Bian finally smiled with satisfaction.

"As big businessmen from all over the world, if you can work together, the canal can be completed in one year. As long as you participate in the excavation of the canal and make contributions, the heavy tax will be exempted. You will go down later and contact the governor of the canal. The government, how much you and others contribute will be distributed by them.

But I have a word from you, I want to say first, the excavation of the canal is related to the national destiny, and those who contribute materials must use the best materials, but there are some people who dare to cut corners and shoddy, find out, I No mercy.

There are also civilian husbands, who are the main force in digging canals. They eat well so that they can work hard. The chamber of commerce responsible for the food and clothing of the civilian husbands must also allow the civilian husbands to eat, clothe, and rest well.I will take the time to inspect, if you find these folks complaining, you can just..."

(End of this chapter)