Zhangzhou's tax revenue is still at the bottom, because no tax is levied on medicinal materials grown in wasteland, and it is exempted for three years. The tax will come up after another two years.
Although the tax collection was at the bottom, the people of Zhangzhou believed that the government officials had one or two acres of wasteland to grow medicinal materials. After the settlement, they had some money in their hands, ranging from one tael more to several hundred cash.
Now that the people have money in their hands, Zhangzhou has become less lifeless this year.
The emperor was not happy when he saw it, because the success of a state means that it can be copied. As long as the right way is found according to local conditions, the people's lives will be comfortable.
Mr. Liu's back was straight, ignoring the jealous eyes.
Too many people regret that they let the Liu family take the lead. Look at the data on the brochure. It is so good. No matter how slow the reaction is, everyone knows that if it continues, Zhangzhou will not be a poor state. What an achievement this is!
Zhou Shuren was also pleased that growing medicinal materials was Liu Feng's idea. He was so proud that he had a good sense in choosing his grandson-in-law.
After the morning court, Mr. Liu was surrounded by people congratulating him, including Zhou Shuren.
Li Zhao's tone was a little sour, "You have really good taste."
When Zhou's parents and granddaughters got married, who didn't say a few words about it, especially the one who married a widowed mother? Who is still talking about it now
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said in a flattering tone, "I can't help it, I just have a good sense."
Wang Ju is not envious, his son-in-law is also pretty good, but as for his grandson-in-law, he doesn’t even have a granddaughter!
Zhou Shuren and Mrs. Liu looked at each other and smiled. This was a win-win situation for both families. They did not ask for help when getting married, but only asked not to hold them back. It is rare to have such powerful in-laws as the Zhou family!
So even more people were staring at Yuwen. A few days later, Su Xuan came to the main courtyard with a pile of posts, "Mom, would you like to take a look?"
Zhulan looked up from the painting she just bought, "So many?"
A quick glance at a dozen posts.
Su Xuan, "This is today's post. The top one is about the tea banquet at Yong'an Duke's Mansion."
Zhulan put down the painting and picked up the post from Guogongfu, "Although Guogongfu has always kept a low profile, it is still Guogongfu. It is unknown how much wealth he has accumulated. Zhuo Guyu has become famous this year. I want to marry Guogongfu. Quite a few.”
Su Xuan nodded, "Yes, last time at the Prince of Qin's Mansion, the Qin family was too eager and dug holes several times. The lady attending the banquet knew clearly. Even though it hadn't spread, she knew what the Duke's Mansion was thinking. I really didn't want to be invited. ”
Zhulan put down the post, "You can't hide. If you hide today, you won't be able to hide tomorrow. The Duke's government doesn't dare to go too far."
Su Xuan listened to her mother-in-law's determined tone and asked, "Why?"
Zhulan motioned for the girls to go down, and signaled Su Xuan to come over and whispered: "Because the Supreme Emperor doesn't like Yong'an's palace, and your father-in-law is valued by the royal family, I don't dare to offend your father."
Su Xuan reacted quickly and got angry, "So you're using my daughter as a ladder?"
Zhulan smiled and said, "After the Emperor's serious illness passed, his health became better and better."
It meant that the Supreme Emperor was still alive, which surprised Zhulan. Finally, Shuren told her for sure that the Supreme Emperor seemed to have looked away and his body and bones were indeed healed.
Su Xuan, "The old man is worried about his grandson."
"Wrong, he is worried about the Duke's mansion."
All the way from the grassroots to the day, the scheming is so deep. It would be strange for the Emperor not to remember that he sacrificed himself to protect himself. The neglect of the Yong'an Duke's Mansion for so many years is proof that if it were not protected by the founding of the country and there was no big mistake, the Duke's Mansion Long gone.
Su Xuan stood up and turned around twice, "It's a good calculation."
Her father-in-law had a great reputation in the royal family, but she had become numb to it over the years. If her father-in-law helped, the Yong'an Palace could be out of trouble. When she thought of the calculation, she felt angry.
Su Xuan pinched the post from the Duke's Mansion and said, "Yuwen and I are going to attend the banquet."
"Well, we don't need to hide. On the contrary, it seems that we are afraid. You can do it as you please. Anhe is the head of the county. She does not need to wrong herself."
Maybe the bigger the fuss gets, the happier the emperor will be.
Su Xuan felt relieved and noticed the painting again, "Mom, I don't have this painting at home. Is it a new one?"
Zhulan smiled and nodded, "Yes, Changzhong bought it and asked the boy to bring it back."
Su Xuan looked at the picture of snow plum blossoms carefully, "The painting is really good."
Zhulan laughed, "Yeah, five taels of silver."
Su Xuan was surprised, "So cheap?"
Among the paintings in my mother-in-law's hands, this one is considered the cheapest. The most expensive is my brother-in-law's painting. More and more people collect my brother-in-law's paintings. Unfortunately, my brother-in-law is not so diligent in painting, and the price is getting higher and higher.
Zhulan said, "The one Changzhong bought must be someone he knows. I think it's good, and I want your brother-in-law to see it."
Su Xuan was not interested in this, but her mother-in-law especially liked it, "Mom, I'll go back first."
"Um."
In the evening, Zhou Shuren came back and saw the painting, "Is this one also bought at the painting store?"
"Chang Zhong bought it from Gu Sheng."
Zhou Shuren heard Gu Sheng's name again, "He can also draw?"
"I heard from Chang Zhong that Gu Sheng won the favor of everyone in his hometown and taught him painting. All the disciples in his hometown were good at painting."
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "There is indeed a chance."
Zhulan nodded, "I heard from Chang Zhong that Gu Sheng recently sold three paintings to save some money. He recently rented a small courtyard by himself and moved out of the courtyard."
Zhou Shuren was surprised, "My son pays so much attention to him?"
Zhulan said, "This person is very knowledgeable. Your son wants to have more friends with him."
Zhou Shuren didn't care about his younger son's friendship. He and Wu Ming raised the child personally. It was too difficult to deceive Chang Zhong.
The next day, Chang Zhong and his brother-in-law took a carriage to find Gu Sheng. The alley was too narrow for the Marquis's carriage to pass, so they had to stop at the entrance of the alley.
Jiang Sheng has never been to this place, but he knows it. "Every year, the people who come to Beijing to take the exam will rent the yard here."
Because it is close to the place where the imperial examination is held.
Chang Zhong sighed, "It's very cold today."
Jiang Sheng looked at the boy beside him, "You're still cold despite wearing so much?"
"It's cold, brother-in-law, let's go quickly."
"good."
The two of them quickly followed the boy's directions to the door of the small courtyard. The boy stepped forward and knocked on the door. After waiting for a while, Gu Sheng opened the door: "Sir, sir, please."
Chang Zhong wanted to come to the house. He sent a servant to notify him yesterday. He entered the yard. The yard was not big. He was alone and quiet. "You have a good place here."
Gu Sheng bought tea yesterday, boiled water early, and made the tea himself, saying: "Quiet by yourself."
Jiang Sheng's eyes fell on the table. There were paintings on it. He endured it but did not get up. "I saw your paintings yesterday."
Gu Sheng sat up straight. He knew about the son-in-law of Zhouhou Mansion. He had never seen his paintings, but he heard that many people liked them. He also liked painting. "Please give me some advice, sir."
Jiang Sheng smiled and said, "Guidance is out of the question. We can discuss it."
At this time, someone knocked on the door again. Gu Sheng stood up apologetically. When he opened the door, he saw Mr. Ji, "Why are you here?"