vrcanaries Chapter 606 Hit it off
Chapter 606 Hit it off
Compared to him, Pei Sheng was much calmer. He was also worried at first, but soon calmed down.
The reason is very simple. If Lin Xiaofan really wants to make a big fuss about the tax and silver issue to deal with the Pei family, the best way is to investigate secretly and find evidence, rather than just telling the two of them directly and openly that I am going to investigate the taxes and silver.
What was Lin Xiaofan going to do? To warn them into quieting down and paying taxes on time?
I'm afraid it's not that simple, but it's almost there.
"Lord Guanjun Hou, the Pei family is loyal to the emperor and Daqian. No matter what the emperor's order is, we will definitely help."
Pei Sheng quickly expressed his attitude and glared at Pei Xi.
"Yes, the loyalty of the Pei family is evident to all. We will do our best to help you."
Pei Xi reacted quickly and expressed his opinion.
"Okay, since the Pei family is like this, then I won't hide it anymore. I wonder if the Pei family is willing to take a step closer?"
Lin Xiaofan raised his eyebrows and asked.
Go a step further?
Pei Xi and Pei Sheng were also smart people. Thinking about what Lin Xiaofan had said before about targeting the Gong family and the Song family, they understood what Lin Xiaofan was thinking.
This is to use them to destroy the rest of the families in the city.
The two began to weigh the pros and cons. The three major families were harmonious on the surface, but they were fighting openly and secretly inside. It can be said that there was no friendship at all, and there was even some hatred.
If there is a chance to destroy the other two families, they will definitely not miss it.
But after the destruction, how should the benefits be divided? And what should be done? But these are all later.
There was another thing that worried him. If they wiped out the two families, what would happen if Lin Xiaofan suddenly turned against them and wiped out their Pei family as well?
"The Pei family naturally has this intention, but they are powerless."
Pei Xi asked.
"The emperor has ordered that we can help you bring all the industries near Midnight City under your control." Lin Xiaofan saw Pei Xi's concerns and spoke frankly without reservation.
Hearing this, Pei Xi took a breath of cold air. The Pei family and other major families had a large share of Yecheng's major industries. Even though the Pei family was the largest family, it only got one-fifth.
Even so, there are huge profits every year. If he occupies the entire Midnight City, the benefits he will gain are beyond his imagination.
With the help of Lin Xiaofan and the Emperor, two giants in Daqian, they must be able to do this. But why did the Emperor help them?
Perhaps seeing his doubts, Lin Xiaofan continued:
"That's right. All industries will be given to your Pei family, but you need to guarantee three things."
"Master Champion, please speak."
Pei Xi couldn't wait to say.
"First, you must ensure that there are no mistakes in taxation." Lin Xiaofan said.
"That's natural."
Pei Xi agreed without even thinking about it. Tax evasion was too risky, and he didn't want to do it in the first place. And compared with the entire Midnight City's industry, what was the little tax that was stolen?
At the same time, he also understood some of the current emperor's intentions. Gathering all industries in one family would make it easier to control if there were any problems with taxation.
Commercial taxes are a huge source of state revenue. If all of them could be collected, it would bring in at least several million taels of silver a year. The move by Emperor Daqian was truly brilliant.
Moreover, if the Great Emperor could support one family, he could support another. If his Pei family was disobedient, they could help other families in the city. This move could bring huge benefits to the Great Emperor.
Not only that, it was also a huge benefit for the Pei family, leaving him no reason to refuse.
However, thinking that Lin Xiaofan still had two conditions, he took a deep breath and calmed down.
Lin Xiaofan continued, "Second, you must ensure that the Pei family fully cooperates with the court. If the court has something to do in Midnight City, the Pei family must do their best to coordinate."
"Of course." Pei Xi thought about it for a moment and agreed readily.
He has taken over all the profits of the entire Midnight City. To be honest, he would feel uneasy if he didn't do something for the court on a daily basis.
"Third, there must be no oppression of the people in the city. Some simple industries must not compete with the people for profits."
"no problem!"
Pei Xi didn't even think about it this time. His Pei family's family tradition was very strict, and they had never done anything to oppress the people. Secondly, those simple industries were not only hard work, but also didn't make much money.
If all the industries near Midnight City were to be managed by the Pei family, to be honest, they would not have enough manpower. Instead of doing that, it would be better to give some industries to ordinary people.
"Master Guanjun Hou, my Pei family can certainly do these three things. But how can we control the assets of the other families?"
Pei Xi asked.
The words are very clear, what kind of support will the court give them?
"I'll lend you money so we can start a price war." Lin Xiaofan said directly.
There is definitely interest to be charged for borrowing money, so Lin Xiaofan will definitely make a profit. Secondly, once the price war starts, the people in the city will benefit the most.
Although he had never heard of this term, Pei Xi was a smart man and immediately understood its meaning.
However, if all the major families in the city unite, they will definitely have a lot of money. If they start a price war, the money needed is estimated to be huge.
As long as he can manage the city's industries, he will definitely be able to pay back the money sooner or later. But he doesn't know if Lin Xiaofan can lend it to him.
"Okay. But I still need to discuss the details with my family members." Pei Xi agreed.
If he doesn't agree to this, then other families will do it. By then, the Pei family will probably have no way out.
"Okay. I will stay in Midnight City during this period. When you have finished discussing, come back to me." Lin Xiaofan nodded slightly. Such a big thing is definitely not something that Pei Xi can decide on his own.
"Then I'll take my leave first." Pei Xi and Pei Sheng bowed. Lin Xiaofan nodded slightly, and the two of them left.
"My husband, this is a brilliant plan. In this way, Daqian's taxation problem can be solved, and all the noble families in the counties and prefectures can be controlled."
Feng Sheng, who had been silent all this time, spoke up. Not only Lin Xiaofan but also Feng Sheng came to visit the Pei family father and son, so she had been listening.
Even someone like her who knows nothing about governing a country can hear the wisdom of this plan. Once successful, the emperor's ruling power over Daqian will be far beyond the ordinary.
And the only one who could come up with such a brilliant plan was probably her husband Lin Xiaofan.
Thinking of this, she looked at Lin Xiaofan with eyes full of admiration.
"That's true, but unfortunately, this plan is not that easy." Lin Xiaofan shook his head slightly.
Midnight City is worthy of being the largest city in Qingzhou County. Its size is so large that even the current Degao Town is only one-third of it.
The big families in the city have been entrenched here for a long time, and their foundation is very deep, and the wealth in their families is countless. It is not so easy to start a price war and crush them to death.
Moreover, some families have some prestige in Ziye County. If they do something extreme, they may be strongly opposed by some people. Once things get out of hand, no one will be happy.