Chapter 745: Answering the question that is not (Part 1)

Out of politeness, Jianglang stopped and looked at Taro, who was still energetic although he was not sleeping, and smiled slightly, saying, "Why didn't you rest? You didn't rest all night!"

Taro immediately said respectfully: "The people of the grass are not sleepy!"

Jiang Lang smiled and said, "Don't be so arrogant than the people, don't be so reserved!"

"Thank you!"

Taro said very respectfully, at least one thing can be said now. The adult in front of him is not an ordinary person. He is the highest commander here. It is not at all to say that he is the emperor here. Of course, he must be respectful to be able to speak like this to such a person. If he is disrespectful at all, he may be beheaded.

There is no saying that it is good, being with the king is like being with a tiger, and the adult in front of him was born as a general. If you are not careful, you will never know how he died!

Jiang Lang couldn't help but shake his head. This is the case in this world. Once he knew that the person in front of him might be an official, he might be like an ordinary person if he wanted to talk to them. Of course, this was also impossible. After a faint smile, he said: "It's better to do this. Let's find a place to talk. It's not convenient here!"

Taro suddenly felt flattered, and immediately agreed, followed Jianglang and came to a quiet place in the military camp. This was originally a landlord's house. Because he refused to hand over the land, he had already been mobilized by the Ming soldiers on the spot. Now, this military camp was built with this house as the center, and this house naturally became the place where officers in the military camp lived. When Jianglang arrived, of course, he left the best room here to Jianglang. Now this place is equivalent to Jianglang's yamen.

After coming to the living room, Jiang Lang sat on the top and then said, "Please sit down!"

Taro's head was shaking like a rattle and said, "No need, I'll just stand!"

How dare he sit in front of Jiang Lang? And if he sits down directly, it will seem too rude and too no distinction between superior and inferior.

Jiang Lang was heartbroken and then said, "Don't be too reserved. Sit down and talk. I still have something to ask you!"

'"Then thank you!"

Taro sat down very tactfully. The first time Jianglang asked him to sit was polite and polite. If Jianglang said that he would not sit down the second time, he would be ungrateful.

After he sat down, Jiang Lang asked, "You should have some idea of ​​doing business with your father, right?"

Taro nodded quickly and said, "Sir, I have been doing business with my father since I was a child. It has been almost thirty years since I was a child!"

Taro is only in his forties now, and he starts to go to business as a ten-year-old, so the words of these thirty years are not lies.

“It’s been a long time!”

Jiang Lang nodded and said, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then asked: "So what do you think about this business? Come and listen to me!"

Taro's mind quickly turned around, and he thought about what Jiang Lang said. Of course, he soon realized that this was his own opportunity. Jiang Lang solicited his own opinions. If he answered well, he might leave a good impression in Jiang Lang's heart. Then he might be appreciated. From then on, it may not be possible. You must know that only one year after the war, there is still a lot of room for the appointment and removal of this official. As long as you seize it, this is an opportunity.

Thinking of this, Taro couldn't help feeling a little joy. This was simply an opportunity for the heaven to fall. He immediately said: "Sir, I have followed my father for thirty years to do business. I actually have a great feeling about doing business. If there is something wrong, please forgive me!"

After Jiang Lang put down the teacup, he smiled and said, "But it's okay!"

Taro then cleared his throat and said, "We also did business when we didn't come before. However, at that time, the country was already in chaos. It was very difficult to do business. Without a place, we had to pay taxes, various taxes, head taxes, horse taxes, goods taxes, etc., and all the taxes of all sizes. When we ship the goods to our destination, the tax on the goods paid alone exceeded the money that the goods could buy. In order to support our family, we had to raise the price, but in this way, not many people could afford it. For a while, my father planned to give up this industry. He worked hard for a long time, but he couldn't support his family!"

The so-called harsh government is more powerful than the tiger. At that time, Yama Nakaki Tomoto and Hosokawa Katsumoto were working hard to strengthen their own power, so they made a lot of money. The source of these wealth was ordinary people, and the merchants were also affected. In this case, let alone eating well and making good food, for ordinary people, supporting their families is a big problem, so they also understand what Taro said, but there is some feeling of answering the question. Of course, Jianglang did not intend to correct his intentions.

Taro said, not forgetting to pay attention to Jianglang's expression, but fortunately, Jianglang's face did not show any unhappy expression, which made him feel a little relieved, and then said: "Two years ago, due to the war, the caravan was basically interrupted. We originally thought that the war would be fought for a long time, but soon the battle ended. What we didn't expect was that as soon as the war ended, the adults issued a lot of policies, including aspects that were beneficial to these merchants, but at that time, we didn't dare to believe it, after all...!"

Speaking of this, Taro looked at Elang again.

Jiang Lang also understood what he meant, waved his hand, and then said, "It's okay, just say it!"

I have to admit that Taro is very good at speaking.

Taro then mustered up the courage and said, "Actually, when the adults just issued these policies, we didn't believe it very much. However, for the sake of livelihood, we had to return to our old business and followed the closest business line. This was because we were worried that if something happened, we could go back immediately, so as not to have too many dreams. We also encountered checkpoints along the way. Originally, we thought that these checkpoints would be subject to heavy taxes as before, but we didn't expect that there was no heavy tax. We just checked the goods in detail. It was not until we arrived at the destination that we collected a tax. In comparison, the taxes in the past were just as sky-high. At that time, we felt that our opportunity had come, so we immediately organized the manpower. In the past two years, the business has become bigger and bigger! And all this is a loss to the adults!"

After saying that, he stood up and bowed deeply to the Jianglang.

To be honest, Jiang Lang doesn't like to listen to these things. He is not an emperor or a civil servant. He likes to hear others be grateful for his political achievements, and this sounds like nothing.

However, there is a saying that stops the fist and does not hit people with a smile, so it does not express its displeasure, but says: "The suffering of the people is also the suffering of the court, and the happiness of the people is also the pleasure of the court!"

"Sir, please speak very seriously!"

Taro immediately flattered, his face full of smiles.

Jiang Lang waved his hand and said, "So in your eyes, are there any shortcomings in our policies now?"

"No more, no more!"

Taro quickly shook his head and said, "How can he slander the court's policies in front of Jiang Lang? Wouldn't that be seeking death?"

Obviously, he still doesn't understand Jiang Lang very much. Jiang Lang's words were sincerely asked. As Jiang Lang himself said, whether the policy is good or not is not up to the people below, it depends on the people below. Therefore, asking Taro's opinions is indeed to know some of his views on some of the policies he is implementing now. After all, there is no NPC representative in this era, and this is all handled by himself. I don't know what the disadvantages are there to implement them in my heart!

Jiang Lang couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and said, "As a businessman, you should be familiar with some relevant policies and laws, the so-called legal business and honest business, so you should still be familiar with this policy!"

Taro couldn't help but be shocked, and suddenly realized that he seemed to have said the wrong thing just now, but he didn't know where he said it was wrong. Could it be that the adult in front of him was a little unhappy? But if he commented on the court's policies, it would be a serious crime.

Taro was somewhat conflicted at this time, because he couldn't figure out what Jiang Lang was thinking. Because he couldn't figure out, he didn't know how to deal with it. However, Jiang Lang's words were obviously inappropriate. He said immediately: "Sir, we are very familiar with this policy. As the adult said, we must do business with integrity!"

Jiang Lang knew a little bit, and asked Taro in front of him that he couldn't know what he wanted to know. He also said: "Okay, I hope you can remember what you said today. I think it's too early, so I'll go back and rest earlier. After all, you still have your business!"

Taro also understood that Jiang Lang was giving the order to expel the guest. He felt a little annoyed and didn't know what he said wrongly. However, one thing is certain that he could no longer stay here, so he had to get up and say goodbye and leave!

Looking at Taro's back as he left, Jiang Lang couldn't help but shook his head slightly. He didn't know how to judge this person. Perhaps Lang looked much more upright this time, at least it seems that he wouldn't have as much thought as this brother.
Chapter completed!