All Novel Full Chapter 1334
Chapter 1334: The Princess Stealing Home Chapter 1334: The Princess Stealing Home ” Stop!” Yang Enci’s face darkened as he waved his hand.” Stop!”
The convoy stopped.
Zheng Xuan stepped forward quickly and introduced himself with a smile.” I’m the mayor of Shangnan Town.
I’ve received His Majesty’s decree.
I’ve led all the officials and influential families in town to wait here to welcome the Marquis.”
Shangnan Town was an important town with a special geographical location.
It was very close to the capital.
It was prosperous and prosperous.
The chief of the village had a high ranking.
…
He was a ninth rank official and a gatekeeper.
It was not wrong to call himself a lowly official.
He glanced at it.
“Wait!” Yang Enci said.
He stopped by the window and reported.
“Lord Marquis, Village Chief Zheng has led the town’s officials and celebrities to welcome you!”
The carriage was opened.
Zhang Ronghua came out from inside.
He was approachable and did not carry any official authority.
He walked towards them.
Yang Enci followed behind him.
When he came close, Zheng Xuan and the others hurriedly bowed.” Greetings, Lord Marquis!”
“Yes.” Zhang Ronghua nodded.
He looked at the buildings and courtyards ahead.
“I’ve been here more than once.
I didn’t expect to become the owner of this place the next time I came.”
According to the laws of Great Xia.
The fief was under dual jurisdiction.
The first was managed by the owner of the fief, and the second was managed by the imperial court.
Under normal circumstances, the imperial court would not interfere unless there was a major incident.
It could be said that the owner of the fief had absolute power over life and death.
Although it was a bit exaggerated, as long as the evidence was conclusive, after reporting it to the imperial court, the criminal could be dragged to the market and beheaded.
Other than that.
The fief had to pay taxes, and it was very heavy.
Who knew which wicked guy came up with the idea of paying 70% of the tax, and the remaining 30% would go to the fief owner.
In addition to some other decrees.
Zheng Xuan was good at talking.
He flattered him without leaving a trace.” The people’s hearts are aligned.
His Majesty is wise.
I believe that Shangnan Town will develop even better under the Marquis’s leadership.”
Zhang Ronghua was quite surprised.
A mere village chief could actually say such words.
It was not easy.
He ordered,” Zheng Xuan, stay.
The rest of you, disperse.”
“Yes, sir!” Everyone wanted to stay behind and enjoy the Marquis’s happiness, so they could only leave.
Zhang Ronghua waved his hand and had Yang Enci lead a team of Glory Army soldiers to follow them into the town.
Now that this was his fief, he naturally wanted to take a look.
He had already changed out of his qilin robe and was now dressed in black brocade.
He held the Hundred Birds Fan in his hand and looked like a young master from a rich family.
He had nothing to do with the Marquis of Shangjing, who was in the limelight and was so popular that he was turning purple.
They entered the town.
Some of the commoners recognized him, but Yang Enci and the others were around and could not get close.
When they came back to their senses, he had already left.
Zheng Xuan was like a know-it-all, introducing Zhang Ronghua wherever he went.
The villages under the jurisdiction of Shangnan Town had all been connected together with the recent construction.
Originally, there were either fertile fields, orchards, or other crops around the village.
Now that these things had disappeared, there were only houses and streets.
The overall planning was very good.
Tie Changlin had put in a lot of effort in this aspect and carried out his orders properly.
He turned around.
Zhang Ronghua was very satisfied.
Although it was called a town, its scale was comparable to that of Shangxian County.
Other than the lack of city walls and supporting officials, it was basically no different.
Its prosperity was comparable to that of Shangjun County City.
If it developed a little more, it would catch up to an ordinary state city.
Two hours later.
Everyone entered Shangnan Hall, the administrative center of the town.
In the lobby.
Zhang Ronghua sat on the main seat, Yang Enci stood behind him, and Zheng Xuan stood.
There were Glory Army guards outside.
“A scholar?”
Zheng Xuan had mentioned something in their conversation just now.
“Yes, sir!”
Zhang Ronghua decided to test him.” How will Shangnan Town develop next?”
Zheng Xuan’s heart was filled with excitement.
He could guess the hidden meaning behind the Marquis ‘words.
As long as he answered well, he would be able to board the Marquis’ ship and manage South Town.
From there, he would be able to reach the top in one step.
The opposite was also the case.
If the Marquis was dissatisfied, his position as village chief would end.
Other than being the Marquis of Shangjing, the Marquis was also the governor of Shangjing.
It was only a matter of a word for him to be dismissed.
He was not in a hurry to answer.
He had to seize this opportunity and choose his words carefully.
After a while, he said,”Under your construction, Lord Marquis, it is not an exaggeration to say that Shangnan Town is the most important town in the world.
With its excellent geographical location, it mainly focuses on inns, restaurants, brothels, and gambling dens.
As long as it has anything to do with eating, drinking, and having fun, it will do its best.
Some merchants and cultivators who come to the capital are short of money.
In order to save money, they would rather walk a little more and rest here.
This is our opportunity.
This humble official believes that we should continue to expand our current advantages and turn Shangnan Town into a small capital.
As long as we become famous, we will become more and more developed.”
After saying a lot in one breath, he paused for a moment and continued.
“But it’s not enough.
We still need a matching medical hall and academy…
By combining all of these together and forming a whole, Shangnan Town will be able to last for a long time.”
“Not bad!” Zhang Ronghua commented and shook his head.
” The most profitable business is not for ordinary people, but for cultivators.
If Shangnan Town wants to develop, we have to focus on them.
We have to have our own characteristics.
There’s also the tax.
The current tax decree is not working.
We have to change it.”
As the owner of the fief, he had the power to change the taxes under his rule, but he had to obtain the approval of the Yamen and the Ministry of Revenue.
There was no problem with the government office.
The Ministry of Revenue had Xu Xing’s connections, so there was not much of a problem.
Even if it was suppressed, it could still be passed through the imperial court.
“I’d like to hear the details!” Zheng Xuan replied respectfully.
“Cancel the head tax for entering the town…” Zhang Ronghua said.