However, if half of this total income is used, then the profit is probably less than half, but half of the tax will still be paid.

In this way, they will basically lose money, so the food in this restaurant has become almost half more expensive, and the extra cost is probably all tax revenue.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yunwen said:

"These taxes have always been regulated by the Ministry of Revenue. Although they vary from place to place, the differences are not too great."

Chang'an Prefecture is an ancient capital and a prosperous place, so it shouldn't have such high taxes.

This shifts half of the total tax revenue, which is clearly unreasonable.

The waiter said:

"Yes, everyone knows it's unreasonable, but what can we do? This matter isn't something the Ministry of Revenue can't handle. Our Xi'an Prefecture is the fiefdom of that person, and all the taxes have to be paid to him."

How much to collect is entirely up to him, isn't it? Taxes are a minor matter compared to this; hmph, you're outsiders, there's a lot you don't understand."

Zhu Yunwen's expression was not good, and he sighed.

He knew that in Xi'an Prefecture, he would definitely encounter something related to Prince Qin, Zhu Shuang, that would make him very unhappy.

Sure enough, we encountered it as soon as we arrived.

Since they had encountered this situation, Zhu Yunwen decided to investigate further, and thus asked the waiter:

"You just said that this is a small matter. Is there something else? Why don't you tell me?"

The waiter hesitated for a moment and said:

"Forget it, it's not really a secret. If you want to know, I'll tell you. In Xi'an Prefecture, the Prince of Qin has always been all-powerful. He collects taxes, and the people have no choice but to pay. If they don't, they'll be beaten."

But what's even more outrageous is that if someone has a precious possession in their home, or accidentally offends the King of Qin, the consequences would be extremely severe.

At best, they'd be beaten and scolded; at worst, their families would be destroyed, and chaos would reign. Did you see many displaced refugees at the city gates when you entered the city?

Zhu Yunwen hurriedly nodded and said:

"I did see it, but I'm not quite sure what happened. Waiter, do you know?"

The waiter nodded and said:

"I know, of course I know. Those people all offended the King of Qin unintentionally in the past. Some of them had some money or treasures at home, which caught the King of Qin's eye, and ultimately they met such a tragic end."

Many people, driven mad by the Qin King's cruelty, lost their families and homes. Alas, with such a ruthless king in Xi'an Prefecture, how many people lived in constant fear!

Zhu Yunwen's face was gloomy.

He slammed his hand on the table and shouted:

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

The waiter laughed and said:

"Here, the King of Qin is the law, the King of Qin is the law, even the emperor can't control him. We ordinary people can only complain about it in private."

By the way, don't go around telling everyone what I told you today. Since you're from out of town, it's best not to linger here. If you don't have anything else to do, please leave now.

"The young lady you're with is very beautiful. If she were to be seen by the henchmen of the Prince of Qin's mansion, it wouldn't be a good thing."

Zhu Yunwen sneered and said:

"I'm afraid he won't run right into me!"

After saying that, Zhu Yunwen paid the bill and led Zhao Qingzhu out of the tavern.

Zhao Qingzhu looked at Zhu Yuntong and said:

"Now I understand why you said you were angry about coming to the territory of the Prince of Qin in Xi'an Prefecture."

Zhu Yunwen: "I'm afraid what we've seen and heard is just the tip of the iceberg."

At this moment, the Imperial Guard who had gone out to investigate returned and whispered to Zhu Yunwen:

"Your Highness, we have investigated and found out that those people outside the government office were there to file a complaint against Prince Qin. Most of them were oppressed by Prince Qin, and some had their treasures forcibly taken away by Prince Qin's men."

Some people had their families beaten to death by the King of Qin's men because they had unintentionally offended him. Another person had a very beautiful daughter who was abducted by the King of Qin's men.

In short, the Qin Prince's Mansion is like a large-scale tyrant in this place, capable of oppressing the people in any way imaginable. They are extremely arrogant, acting openly and fearlessly. Perhaps it's because in this place, the Qin Prince's Mansion is the law.

Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath and said calmly:

"That second uncle is truly despicable. It seems we must teach him a lesson this time. Otherwise, how can the people of Xi'an Prefecture feel at ease?"

After Zhu Yunwen finished speaking, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

If this Prince Zhu Shuang of Qin does not heed the lesson and continues to act so arrogantly and domineeringly, thus tarnishing the reputation of the royal family...

Then it's likely that we won't have to wait for those three women to become dissatisfied with him and poison him.

Zhu Yunwen might one day lose patience and find a way to kill him.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yunwen spoke calmly:

"Let's go to the government office in Xi'an Prefecture. Today, I will teach this Prince Qin a lesson in front of all the people of Chang'an Prefecture."