In addition to the absence of a poll tax, newly reclaimed land is exempt from taxation for five years.

Therefore, Dongning Prefecture had no income.

Only some commercial taxes and salt taxes were considered a significant source of income.

However, this income is a drop in the ocean compared to the expenses of Dongning Province.

In present-day Dongning Province, the vast majority of expenditures are covered by the profits of commercial firms.

Hearing Li Xin's question, Liu Jingxuan replied, "The bill was settled some time ago."

This year, Dongning Prefecture's total revenue was 1,426,400 wen, the vast majority of which came from commercial taxes and salt taxes.

This income is just enough to cover the expenses of Dongning Prefecture.

The salaries of government officials at all levels alone amounted to more than one million.

Furthermore, the government offices in Shuangcheng Prefecture and Xiande Prefecture are currently under construction, which will increase salary expenditures.

"Hmm."

Li Xin nodded slightly.

He never expected much income from Dongning Prefecture in the first place.

After all, with only about 500,000 people, how much income could they possibly have?

Nowadays, it would be quite good if the government could cover the salaries of officials at all levels!

"Let's leave it at that for now."

Li Xin nodded and said, "Dongning Prefecture should not be idle this winter either."

We should train as many officials as possible, and after the spring of next year, they should go to various prefectures, counties, districts, and communities to guide the people in production and farming.

Your task is still very challenging!

"Mr. Liu, I'm entrusting the affairs of Dongning Prefecture to you!"

"Your Highness, rest assured!"

Liu Jingxuan quickly replied, "This subordinate will certainly not fail in his mission!"

The year-end summary of Dongning Prefecture was not very detailed.

After all, everything is just beginning, and there's much to be done!