Her attitude of admitting mistakes is very good, and she is a female, the faces of the merchants suddenly eased a lot.
Only Mingzhe was still relentless: "Even if you are busy, you should let someone tell us, or move us a stool, we can't let us just stand here and wait."
The hall on the first floor is very spacious, the floor is polished extremely smooth, it is very comfortable to stand here.
But if you stand for more than three hours in a row, as long as it is an individual, it will be unbearable.
Slowly folded his hands in his sleeves, and said in a calm tone: "You just stood here for a long time, and you are tired here. Those orcs who want to build houses have to do heavy work all day under the sun every day. Don't they Aren't you more tired than you?"
Ming Zhe frowned: "These are two different things."
"But to me, it's the same thing."
Walking out of the temple slowly, standing on the high steps, looking around, you can see most of the scenery of Rock City.
"The houses you live in now are all built by the orcs bit by bit. They didn't emerge by themselves, nor did they fall from the sky. They need to pay labor and hard work, and they should also need to receive rewards, and you Part of the tax paid is their wages.”
Mingzhe's eyes flashed brightly, and he argued, "Why didn't I see you say you have to pay taxes before?"
"In the past, it was because the Rock City was just built. It was not easy for everyone. We didn't ask you to collect taxes. The wages for building the houses were all paid by our Rock Wolf Clan. Now that the Rock City has developed, your business has also been established. If we are on the right track, we will not want to continue to take advantage of our rock wolf clan, right?"
Of course Ming Zhe wanted to continue to take advantage of it, but he couldn't say it out loud.
After all, the other party is the high priest, and her partner is also the beast king.
As long as their group of merchants wanted to hang around in the city, they couldn't offend her and the Beastmaster.
Ming Zhe moved his lips: "When we were doing business here, we paid the rent. Logically speaking, the cost of building a house has nothing to do with us."
"Now that the houses have been built, we certainly won't ask you for money to build the houses again, but maintaining order in the trading center, cleaning the streets, and repairing public facilities in the city all cost money."
Mingzhe didn't expect her to say such words, so he couldn't help being startled.
Slowly motioned them to bow their heads: "Look at the floor under your feet. These floors are so clean and tidy because they are cleaned every day. As the people who enjoy these achievements, shouldn't you pay for them?"
Ming Zhe and many merchants had nothing to say.
"We collect taxes to maintain public facilities, and also to prepare for emergencies. In case the enemy attacks the city in the future, which supplies, food, and grass don't need money? If we don't prepare in advance, we will all be finished by then. You are all businessmen and are best at calculating accounts, I think you should be able to calculate this account clearly, right?"
Originally, the merchants did not accept the collection of taxes because they felt that they had suffered a disadvantage, and it was unfair to pay others for free for their own work!
Now after listening to what the high priest said, they understood the necessity of paying taxes, and the resentment in their hearts gradually faded.
Anyway, everyone has to pay, and it's not just them who pay, there's nothing unfair about it.
Slowly said: "In the future, we will have a dedicated person responsible for collecting taxes. I hope everyone can be an honest and trustworthy businessman. By the way, you can also supervise and report each other. If you find someone evading taxes, you can get tax relief as a reward."
Hearing the last two sentences, the merchants all showed thoughtful expressions.
The reported merchants will be kicked out of Rock City, which is equivalent to reducing competitors for themselves, and at the same time reducing taxes for themselves, which is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone!
For a while, many dark thoughts arose in everyone's hearts.
Slowly, as if he didn't notice the undercurrent between them, he suddenly said: "You guys should just build a chamber of commerce."
Everyone was taken aback.
"Just like the Golden Leaf Chamber of Commerce in Wanshou City, you also build a chamber of commerce belonging to Rock City. As a local chamber of commerce, Rock City can give you a certain degree of convenience, allowing you to develop business better than merchants from other places. What do you think?"
Her idea caught the merchants' eyes.
Especially Ming Zhe, he was very excited. If the new chamber of commerce was established, he would most likely be the president of the chamber of commerce!
The light in his eyes became brighter and brighter: "Master Xu Huan's idea is very good, but establishing a chamber of commerce is not a trivial matter. We have to go back and discuss it carefully before we can give an answer."
"Of course, you can think about it slowly, and come to me after you think it through."
"Thank you, Mr. Slow."
Slowly waved his hands: "If there is nothing else, you can go back."
"yes."
Mingzhe bowed slightly, at this time he had already restrained his contempt, and in his heart he admired this high priest who seemed easy to bully.
What she said just now was from emotion to reason, easy to understand, and she used a few casual words to make them automatically divide and restrain each other, and finally drew a big cake for them to turn their attention to the establishment of a new chamber of commerce matters, so as to forget the injustice brought about by taxes.
Such a high priest with an exquisite mind is much more difficult to deal with than the previous Xue Hui.
…
After returning home at night, he slowly mentioned the idea of establishing a chamber of commerce to Shuang Yun.
Shuangyun hugged the sweet and soft little female, buried her head in her chest and rubbed it non-stop, looking like a complete fool: "Whatever you say, I will listen to you."
Slowly being rubbed by him blushed: "I'm telling you something serious, can't you be more serious?"
"Making out with my partner is the most serious thing for me!"
Slowly speechless.
The dinner was cooked by Xue Ling himself. The food adhered to his usual habit. It not only tasted good, but also looked good. It looked like a work of art on the table, which was pleasing to the eyes and eyes.
The only downside is that the quantity is too small.
Shuangyun Sang Ye Yunhui and Shuangyin's four siblings were not full.
After Xue Ling finished eating the steak on the plate, she wiped her lips gracefully, and her eyes fell on Slow's face: "Are you full?"
Nodding slowly: "I'm full."
He looked at Dandan squatting on the table again: "What about you?"
Eggy patted her chubby belly: "The nest is full!"
"Well," Xue Ling was very satisfied, "as long as you are full."
Shuangyun Sangye Yunhui and Shuangyin's four siblings all stared at him: "And us! We are not full!"
Xue Ling said lightly: "There are still a lot of jerky in the space, you can eat as much as you want."
Then he went upstairs with his wife and daughter in his arms.
Before leaving, he did not forget to tell Shuangyun: "Remember to clean the dishes and chopsticks after eating."
Shuang Yun was furious: "Isn't it just a meal, what's the big deal? I can also cook, you are all waiting here, I will cook for you, and I will make sure that you are all full." of!"
After speaking, he got up and walked towards the kitchen.
Shuangmu, Shuanghua, and Shuanglin all rushed forward to hug her father, crying heartbreakingly.
"Father, we beg you, for the sake of our biological father and son, don't go into the kitchen!"