C3526 Tax exemption (2/2)
After all, Ling Mutai was from the Fusang wild warrior, so he did not know what was going on. ”The Führer has his orders, Chinese soldiers can only kneel and worship the heavenly parents and the heroic spirits of the Temple of War!”
”No one else is worth kneeling on!”
”How dare you!” This was simply barbarian! The Emperor is the Son of Heaven, the Sun. Without the His Majesty, there is no way for ordinary people to live. It should be killed! ”
Tongzhi's face was as red as a piece of cloth. ”Enough! Chinese Army's rules and regulations have nothing to do with Great Qing, and I have been heavily protected by him for the past few years … They have the right not to kneel! ”
”Ling Mutai... How about you guys go to the bank first, I will meet with the old shopkeeper tonight! ”
Ling Mutai shrugged indifferently, ”Yes, Your Majesty … ”Everyone, leave the team and return to the bank. Our task is done today!”
His leather boots trampled on the river bank, causing dust to fly into the air. The dirt foam flew into the mouths of those officials in exchange for a burst of puffing.
Zai Chun suddenly thought of a joke Master Xiao Letian had told him!
”Zai Chun! Do you know why the guard dog yells when he meets an acquaintance? It was clearly a relative of the family whom Gouzi knew, but would Gouzi still want to call him? ”
”Actually, the reason is very simple. Dogman is shouting at his acquaintances not to bite them, but to claim credit from his master …” It wants to tell Master how loyal I am to you. I won't admit it to any of my relatives for your sake! ”
Wasn't the current scene exactly the same as what his master had told him?
Does the Ministry of Internal Affairs's Lian Xing not know the Chinese rules? Back then, when the Head of the Guards led his troops to attack the Beijing, who didn't know the rules of the Chinese army when he was practicing martial arts at the Supreme Harmony Temple?
Lian Xing was personally experienced in the past, but today, he was about to lead a group of officials to jump up and down just like how he did today. To put it bluntly, he didn't want to show off his presence in front of Soo Soo and ask Master Wang to prove his existence and that he was still useful and loyal!
Tongzhi took a deep breath and looked at the pair of retreating Marines. His eyes revealed a trace of reluctance, but it only lasted for a moment.
”Pass my will!” I came to the Songjiang Prefecture this time to study and rest for the time being. I am not here to enjoy myself in Jiangnan … From today onwards, no one shall be disturbed by the excuse of receiving us! ”
”Aren't you the people of Qingxiang who have gathered today? Then just follow the list and give us silver s! ”
”Today, all the commoners that came to welcome them received three silver coins each … The entire Songjiang Prefecture is exempt from six years of Tian Fu and Wu Fu as well as from being bestowed with additional services! ”
”The fishermen who were with me earlier …” Exempt from eighteen years of taxes! ”
As soon as Tongzhi finished speaking, all the officials and commoners present subconsciously raised their heads. Before the officials could object, a thunderous shout came from the Wu Songkou.
”Long live the emperor... Long live the emperor...” ”Holy Son, Holy Son!”
Countless citizens were in so much pain that their faces were covered in tears. Today, this large gift package had smashed their heads until they were dizzy!
But the officials of the Songjiang Prefecture and the Shanghai Road were all dumbfounded. The Emperor was so generous, saving them six years in such a short period of time! Without these taxes for six years, what about local government revenues?
Do you want to live with six years of tightness in your belt? However, seeing the current atmosphere, no one dared to retort. They knew that if they retorted even a little, they would have to let the angered citizens tear them to shreds and throw them into the river to feed the fishes.
Zai Chun stood on the riverbank with his arms spread apart, and slowly closed his eyes to enjoy the warmth of the sunlight on his face, as well as the praises from all directions.
”This is what it really feels like!” ”What I want is this true intent …”
”Bring out our imperial carriage … ”The citizens of the Great Qing, I do not want to be a high and mighty emperor. I know that people are like water …”
”Our mountains and rivers can only be stabilized with the support of tens of thousands of citizens …” Is there anyone who is willing to carry imperial carriage? ”