Fenglin Tianxia – Queen with a Thousand Pets

People in Qin are straightforward and forthright. Most of the tenants who received the news in the evening rushed to the main house to express their gratitude to their landlords. Many of the households with children came carrying chickens.

Ling Qingyu smiled back so hard that his face went numb. He was so moved by the enthusiasm of the locals that he held on until the last family left.

Back in the main house, Ling Qingyu slowly flipped through his account books, thinking that if the tax increase continued like this, he would not be able to bear the burden of so much land.

Master. Han Zong shouted twice. Seeing that she was still in a daze, he raised his voice and shouted again.

Ah? Ling Qingyu came back to his senses, smiled sheepishly, and said, I was distracted just now. Where were you talking about?

What are you thinking about? Han Zong asked.

I'm thinking, we have so much land, it's not a problem to carry it so hard. Now that the court has started to increase taxes, it's like it's getting a taste of the sweetness. It will only get heavier and heavier. When it comes to carrying it, we have to use our family's money to pay for it. Yes. Ling Qingyu said.

Han Ye nodded, remained silent, and said, How about we also find someone to depend on? Being attached to a Jinshi or someone with a distinguished title can exempt you from most of the taxes.

Ling Qingyu shook his head slightly and said: Our amount is too large, and many of them are connected together. I'm afraid no one will dare to take it.

The head of the family, General Yang's subordinates all have official positions, and as a rule, they are also included in the tax exemption. Han Ye said.

The fields on Hedong Road can be registered under their names, but the ones in Huai'an, Wuhu, Hangzhou, Suzhou and here are probably not. Ling Qingyu shook his head and said, And this is not the only thing I'm worried about. Generally speaking, Once the imperial court launches a large-scale tax increase, not only will it be tax-increasing, but business taxes will also be increased.

Business tax has been increased, but we are going to enter the middle school, which has some exemptions, and the tax collectors on the road have also been bribed. After calculation, it has increased by 10%. Han Ye nodded.

Now that we have offended the Wang family, I'm afraid it won't be so easy in the future. We need to open another business to specialize in this business. Also, the amount of spices coming this time is huge, so we have to be careful. Ling Qingyu said. Those products have huge profit margins, and adding 10% is not a problem, but I am afraid that this will become a bottomless pit by then. Humph, then the wool will come from the sheep. Anyway, only the upper class can afford those treasures of spices, so I’ll increase the price!

Seeing Ling Qingyu rubbing his forehead, Han Zong said: Master, please rest first. We can't be anxious about this kind of thing.

Well, you've been tired for a long day, good night. Ling Qingyu nodded. Yes, these things cannot be solved in a hurry, there are always ways to solve them.

On the third day, Ling Qingyu and Han Zong were looking at the frozen soil between the fields. The sound of rapid horse hooves sounded, and a cloud of dust was raised from the official road in the distance.

Ling Qingyu and Han Zong unconsciously stood up and looked at each other, but Yan San and Ying Shisan were on guard. Judging from the sound of horse hooves, there were many people, but they were uniform. This was a team of well-trained people. Why did they come to this country? Wild land?

The horse team was moving very fast, as if they had already reached the front in the blink of an eye. The first two horses were strangled high in the galloping state and raised their front hooves. After the horses' hooves landed, He Li's hearty voice called out: Master.

The other person is also an acquaintance, Gao Liu!

It's good to be in charge. Gao Liu smiled lightly.

What are you doing here? Ling Qingyu asked stupidly, you are serving soldiers, does this count as being absent from duty?

The general gave us two some holidays. We got some rewards from the previous battles and wanted to buy some land. Gao Liu said with a smile.

Ling Qingyu and Han Jie looked at each other, and Han Jie whispered: The fields here were not purchased in the name of the Ling family.

Does that mean they won't be implicated? Ling Qingyu's eyes lit up and he said with a smile: It just so happens that I have some land for sale here. I wonder if you two adults are interested?

We don't have much time. Can Mr. Han bring the paperwork with us? He Li asked, leaning on the saddle.

I'll go back and get it right now, you guys wait. Han Nong lifted up his robe and ran toward the village.

Ling Qingyu waved to the two of them to dismount, then ran to the nearby fire and dug it up, dug out two roasted sweet potatoes, handed it to the two of them and said, Try them.

It's such a cold day, the boss came here to bake sweet potatoes? Gao Liu took over and said with a smile.

It doesn't matter. Let's take a look at the formation. Why are you here here at this time? Ling Qingyu asked.

When we went back, the county magistrate showed the general the official document about the tax increase. The fields on Hedong Road were originally in the name of the general and were exempt from taxes, so the general said he wanted us to come over and touch you. Gao Liu and I also have Since I have an official position, I can be exempted to some extent. He Li came closer to Ling Qingyu and whispered: If it's not enough, I also brought some minors with me. Although they are eighth and ninth grades, I can exempt them as much as possible.

I've offended the Wang family and the Zhao family so much this time. I won't cause any trouble to you, right? Ling Qingyu also leaned over and whispered.

Are they causing trouble for you again? He Li asked with a stern look in his eyes.

Tch, a few dead soldiers wanted my life. They thought so well! They were all wiped out by Yan San! Ling Qingyu said proudly, and then whispered: Don't tell Yang Zhao about this, you know. No?

He Li took a deep look at her and said, The general will know even if I don't tell you.

Anyway, you didn't hear anything! Ling Qingyu glared and said, he really needs to get rid of his fast-talking problem!

That sweet potato is not enough to bribe us. Gao Liu said with a leisurely smile.

Ling Qingyu turned around and dug another sweet potato from the fire, took it out and handed it to him: I will double it for you. If you add more, it will be gone! You can't be too black-hearted!

We will send you to Yinzhou first. He Li said softly.

No, you don't have much time to come out. My carriage can't move very fast. They can't find us even after we leave Bianjing. It doesn't matter. Ling Qingyu shook his head. Their team was all dressed in casual clothes and dusty. It seemed like they were rushing here non-stop. If they went around from Yinzhou, they didn't know how much time it would take.

He Li pursed his lips and stopped making any sound, knowing in his heart that she was right, so the suffocation had nowhere to vent.

Han Ye hurriedly ran back and said, Okay, okay, let's go back quickly.

Han Zong came back alone in the evening. He said that after completing the paperwork, his team only had dinner in the county and then left.

The people they come have official positions and enough fields. The problem here is basically solved. Seeing Ling Qingyu's look a little bleak, Han Xian said: They are also afraid of being seen gossiping, which will be bad for you.

I know, I just feel aggrieved, Ling Qingyu knocked on the table and said, Did we break the law or commit murder? Why do we have to hide like this?! We can't even have a meal together!

Han Xie, taking a deep breath, Ling Qingyu calmed down his anger and said: This country is almost rotten. If any dynasty makes people live in fear, it will not be far from destruction.

The situation is not good now, but the court's control is still very strong. Otherwise, we wouldn't need to do these things. The boss won't be so quick. Han Ye said after a pause.

The increase in taxes has made it difficult for the people to make a living. Then there were rebellions in various places. Now there are foreign enemies peeking in. Why don't we call it death? Ling Qingyu sneered.

Because Cheng Xiang and Qingliu are here, all the local official systems are working normally or even efficiently. The Great Zhou Dynasty has been prosperous for decades, and the accumulated wealth is very considerable. These cannot be destroyed at once, and foreign enemies , Not to mention Zhao Jiajun, there is also General Yang here. Han Zong said, he has never seen Ling Qingyu like this. She has always been full of confidence and nothing can be difficult for her. Now, she seems to be disappointed with everything. Let him Very shocked.

In other words, can it last for several decades? Ling Qingyu asked.

At least there won't be chaos immediately. It just depends on what happens in the court later. If Prime Minister Cheng and the Qingliu faction can suppress this, then long-term peace and stability can be achieved. If they can't suppress it, it's really hard to say. He smiled bitterly and said.

Ling Qingyu stared at Han Ye for a while and said, Brother Han, your ability to withstand stress is much better than mine. During this period of time, a series of things have been accumulating in his heart bit by bit. The frame-up, rumors and pursuit broke out today. From this point of view, it seems that the psychological endurance of indigenous people like Han Zong is strong.

That's wrong. When it comes to being strong, no one can compare to the leader. Han Ye said with a smile. Because you are the one who bears the brunt of the problem. You are the one who is rumored and assassinated. You still have to make the final decision on how to steer the Ling family. We are nothing more than executors. If I were you, I would have done it sooner. He broke out and smashed the table.

That's right, Mom, I am a little strong person who can't be beaten! If you dare to stand in my way, God will kill God, and Buddha will destroy Buddha! Han Ju, tomorrow we will set off to Yinzhou. Mom, I want to learn to ride a horse! Ling Qingyu is very impressive! He smashed the bowl on the table and said loudly.

After leaving the Guanzhong Plain and entering the Loess Plateau, the scenery on both sides is completely different.

After that high fever, Ling Qingyu's body miraculously improved. She was no longer afraid of the cold. She only had a cough sometimes. Yan San no longer restrained her and took her to sit in the driver's seat from time to time. landscape.

After leaving Yanzhou, the road becomes difficult to walk, and it is even rare to see pedestrians on the road.

It was all yellow and gray all the way. Ling Qingyu yawned and said, How far is it?

Han Shu rode his horse and walked beside him, saying with a mysterious face: We'll find out later.

Before he finished speaking, huge clouds of dust were raised on the road ahead, as if a sandstorm was coming.

Seeing the smile on Han Zong's face, Yan San also relaxed.

Only Ling Qingyu couldn't close his mouth after eating a mouthful of sand.

What came in front was not a cavalry, but hundreds or even thousands of war horses, galloping together.