Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Gao Qiu said gratefully,

"Thank you for your recommendation, Prime Minister Li. If I become rich and powerful in the future, I will never forget to repay your kindness."

Li Bangyan lamented, "There are hardly any important officials left from the old Song Dynasty."

"We should support each other from now on."

Gao Qiu replied, "I will keep in mind Prime Minister Li's teachings."

Li Bangyan added, "If I get the official position, I will definitely do my job well."

"It must not be like before."

Gao Qiu quickly agreed.

After a conversation,

He recounted many old stories,

The relationship has been sorted out.

Gao Qiu went home happily.

He took a bath, changed his clothes, and trimmed his hair and beard.

I also feel that my gray hair makes me look older.

They immediately sent people to find a hair dyer.

As a result, the city was under curfew and they couldn't get in at all.

And the hair dyers outside the city

Many of them have closed down due to a lack of customers.

After searching around outside the city...

Finally, the hair dyer was brought over.

Hair dye is mainly made from lotus seeds.

It contains a variety of medicinal herbs, including pine needles, white bark of the Chinese parasol tree, white bark of jujube root, saposhnikovia root, angelica root, magnolia flower seed, and ligusticum root.

High-end products even require the addition of many spices.

Not only are they all made from pure natural ingredients,

Moreover, the fragrance is long-lasting.

It also has hair care and nourishing functions.

"The Grand Commandant's hair is beautifully grown..."

The hairdresser praised it as soon as he started working on it.

Gao Qiu quickly said, "Don't call him Grand Commandant, that's an official title from the previous dynasty."

The hairdresser immediately changed his tune: "Sir, your hair is in excellent condition."

"The hair dye in my hand,"

"But it would be an insult to your dignity, sir."

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"Many medicinal herbs are now scarce,"

"Spices are also hard to come by,"

"Dyeing the hair of ordinary people is acceptable,"

"I always feel embarrassed to dye the hair of important people."

"Dy it black, and then add a little fragrance."

Gao Qiu could only make do with what he had.

The next day, Gao Qiu entered the palace in high spirits.

His hair was dyed jet black and had a pleasant fragrance.

He was wearing a red round-necked casual robe.

He was wearing a black gauze hat with elytra.

As a prince of Emperor Huizong of Song, Yuan Cong

Gao Qiu entered the palace countless times.

This time, the mindset is completely different.

Just as apprehensive as when I first entered the Prince's mansion.

Qian Chen, Minister of Revenue

I'm discussing something with the father and son.

"The curfew should be lifted, or at least the hours should be changed,"

"Simply close the city gates all night,"

Qian Chen said,

"Otherwise, many shops and entertainment venues will have no buyers,"

"Many people also cannot find a way to make a living."

Zhao Yuan nodded in agreement: "The curfew should be lifted."

Zhao Yuan asked, "Is no one still responding to the attack at Fanlou?"

Qian Chen replied, "Not just Fanlou."

"Any hotel or entertainment venue of even a slightly larger size,"

"No merchants are willing to buy the game."

"Firstly, there isn't enough food,"

"Secondly, we don't have enough guests,"

"Anyone who dares to bet on this will definitely lose money."

The official full name of Fanlou is

It was called "Baifanlou Hotel".

It is not only a comprehensive entertainment venue,

It is still a brewing company that has contracted the liquor tax.

Three thousand shops were designated within Tokyo City.

If you want to run a beverage business

We must source our goods from Fanlou.

Buying alcohol from other places over a long period of time is illegal.

Qian Chen suggested, "The purchase price of the pawnshop at Fanlou,"

"We can set it lower for now."

"A certain amount in the first year, a certain amount in the second year,"

"Only then will the merchants make their move."

"Still the same price as before,"

"Merchants are unwilling to even offer the bottom price."

Kaifeng's top-tier consumer venues

All of their ownership was nationalized by the Northern Song Dynasty.

The business was contracted out to merchants through a bidding process.

With severe shortages of supplies and sluggish consumer spending in Tokyo, the city is currently experiencing a severe shortage of goods.

Merchants had no interest in even bidding.

Previously, Fanlou was contracted out to the Cao family.

The Cao family has now been forced to relocate.

But they didn't know which sucker to turn to.

Zhao Yuan said, "We will combine the tavern and the brewery of Fanlou."

"The two operations will be separated to attract investment and purchase contracts,"

"Let's not put them together again in the future."

"The floor price for betting can be lowered,"

"It even allows buyers to operate jointly."

“When issuing licenses, clearly state the shareholding of each company,”

"To avoid future lawsuits."

Qian Chen had long worked for the father and son.

Knowing that "shares" are the same as "work capital".

Zhao Yuan continued, "Those who buy gambling tickets must first establish a business."

"Then, under the name of a business, they bought and operated the gambling operation."

"From now on, no more personal funding is allowed."

"This approach is indeed more standardized," Qian Chen praised.

Zhao Yuan then said, "The memorial you submitted..."

“I’ve already seen it,”

"There are no major errors,"

"But some changes were made to the details."

"Restore the Ministry of Revenue to operation as soon as possible,"

"Officials of the fifth rank and below in all departments of the Ministry of Revenue,"

"You are allowed to recommend ten people to fill these positions."

"Yes!" Qian Chen was overjoyed.

The tax system in the Song Dynasty was adjusted several times.

This section only discusses the situation after the Yuanfeng reforms.

Most of the fiscal rights,

They all belong to the Ministry of Revenue.

The Ministry of Revenue was further divided into various departments and offices.

First, the Ministry of Revenue was in charge of household registration, taxes, and corvée labor (mainly agricultural taxes).

Second, the Department of Finance was in charge of financial auditing and formulating national financial plans.

Third, the Ministry of Finance, which was in charge of the national treasury's disbursement.

The transfer of gold, silver, and copper coins.

And the establishment of standards for weights and measures.

It also manages some taxes (mainly business taxes).

Fourth, the Warehouse Department, which is in charge of national-level warehouse storage and cashiering.

For example, taxes from local industries, agriculture, and commerce.

All of them must be sent to the Warehouse Department for unified management.