The county magistrate sighed and said, "Everyone, the court has changed dynasties. Now the new court is collecting taxes, and I can do nothing about it!"
Now the merchants, including Jiang Jiuyue, were all surprised. The imperial court actually changed the dynasty?
"Your Excellency means that the emperor has been replaced?"
The county magistrate nodded and said, "Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, levying taxes on merchants is also for the development of people's livelihood."
A merchant retorted, "Then we are the people? It's not easy for us to do business! All the money we earn at the beginning of the year is paid as taxes, and we are all starving?"
Another merchant echoed, "That's right! If the court does this, what business can we continue to run? We should sell our property and buy some land to become landlords!"
The county magistrate smiled bitterly and said, "The land tax has also been increased. The land tax for this autumn harvest must be collected."
The merchants were in an uproar. What happened? Then how can we let the farmers live?
Most of them had little land, and some of it was rented out to farmers. Generally, after paying 20% of the land tax, the landlord took the remaining 60% and the tenant took 40%.
Now that the land tax has increased, the amount of food that the tenants can get is pitifully small, and they can hardly survive on the next harvest.
Even if one owns his own land, after paying the tax, how can the remaining grain be enough to feed his family?
"Sir, is the court going to force all our merchants and farmers to death?"
The county magistrate shook his head helplessly and sighed again and again, but he could not utter a word.
Seeing the county magistrate like this, the merchants could no longer bear to put pressure on him and left the government office, shaking their heads.
Jiang Jiuyue inexplicably felt that something was wrong. After everyone left, he asked, "Sir, why did the court suddenly change dynasties?"
"As far as I know, the court originally had Prince Rui and Prince Jin checking each other, but Prince Rui mysteriously disappeared and there was no news of him again, causing chaos in the court. Prince Jin took the opportunity to launch a palace coup and seize the throne."
Jiang Jiuyue couldn't help but think of Prince Rui, who was poisoned and silenced by her and sent to the brothel to suffer. She didn't expect that this action would cause such a change in the court.
Moreover, the King of Jin levied such heavy taxes as soon as he ascended the throne, and even increased the land tax. He didn't care about the lives of the people at all.
Jiang Jiuyue inexplicably wanted to do this. If he wanted to kill the new emperor, Prince Jin, could the court find a better person to take over?
The county magistrate knew that Jiang Jiuyue had done such an earth-shattering thing, and he also knew her inner thoughts, so he would probably faint from fright.
Jiang Jiuyue went back and pondered this idea for several days, and he really wanted to start an uprising.
What good life can you have following this kind of emperor?
Farmers are taxed to death, merchants are taxed to death as well, it's better to overthrow the tyranny than to live with death all the time!
While she was thinking about these things, an old friend came to her door.
The man was coming to find Jiang Jiuyue to escort Liu Tianci to Pei Feng in the capital.
"Boss Jiang, I'm sure you've heard about the new emperor ascending the throne and imposing heavy taxes, right?"
Jiang Jiuyue raised her eyebrows. "Taxes are levied on my doorstep. How could I know?"
Pei Feng smiled, "The people in the court don't know, and Boss Jiang knows it in his heart. The court is in turmoil, all thanks to Boss Jiang."
Jiang Jiuyue sighed, "It's all thanks to your Lingnan Palace. I need the help of your Prince. I don't have that much ability on my own."
The implication is that you, the Lingnan Palace, should not try to shirk responsibility, this pot must be borne by her alone.
"Now that the new court is imposing such heavy taxes, doesn't Boss Jiang have any thoughts on this?"
Jiang Jiuyue thought about it and shook her head. "I know what you mean. Just say it directly. I don't like beating around the bush the most."
Pei Feng stopped beating around the bush when he saw this, and lowered his voice and said, "The master has already made arrangements in the capital, intending to overthrow the tyranny of the new emperor. I know that Boss Jiang is willing to join and do a great thing for the master."
Jiang Jiuyue leaned back in the chair and asked leisurely, "Why should I do something important for your master? This important thing is probably harder than ascending to heaven, right? Is Cheng planning to pay me for doing this?"
Pei Feng shook his head. "My master meant that if Boss Jiang joins, after the matter is done, Boss Jiang can have anything he wants except the throne."
Jiang Jiuyue became interested, "I can ask for anything I want?"
Pei Feng looked at Jiang Jiuyue firmly, "Even if you are crowned king or appointed prime minister, it is not a problem."
Jiang Jiuyue sat up straight and said seriously, "Let me think about it."
Pei Feng cupped his hands towards her and said, "Master, the capital is waiting for Boss Jiang."
After saying that, Pei Feng immediately left the canal.
After he left, Jiang Jiuyue sat in the tea room and didn't move for a long time.
She thought about it for a long time and finally made a decision.
Since she had turned the imperial court upside down with her own strength, why not do something bigger?
There was no time to lose, so three days later, after arranging everything at home, Jiang Jiuyue set off.
This time, without the restraint of those people who were chasing Liu Tianci, Jiang Jiuyue traveled much faster and reached the capital in just one month.
After arriving in the capital, Jiang Jiuyue went straight to the Lingnan Palace.
The doorman recognized Jiang Jiuyue, and after seeing her, he immediately opened the door and welcomed her in.
Liu Tianci got the news quickly. As soon as Jiang Jiuyue entered the main hall, he was already sitting inside waiting for her.
"Boss Jiang is here again."
Jiang Jiuyue found a random seat and sat down, "Pei Feng said that after the matter is done, I can have anything I want except the throne, so I came."
Liu Tianci smiled and was about to say something when Jiang Jiuyue looked at him again, "By the way, what's your real name? The pseudonym Pei Feng gave you is really too rustic."
Up to now, Jiang Jiuyue doesn't know Liu Tianci's real name, and only roughly knows his identity.
"My surname is Qi, and my given name is Ji, which means the first clear day after rain."
Jiang Jiuyue nodded and asked, "Are you the prince of Lingnan?"
Qi Ji shook his head, "I am the King of Lingnan."
Jiang Jiuyue was shocked. "You are the King of Lingnan? That prince is your son?"
Qi Ji laughed, "He is my younger brother. My father passed the throne to me and took my mother to travel around. I became the King of Lingnan, and my younger brother is the Crown Prince. I have no children yet. If anything goes wrong, my younger brother will inherit the throne."
Jiang Jiuyue scratched her head, it seemed that she had misunderstood, it turned out that the prince must be a son, or possibly a younger brother.
In order to avoid embarrassment, Jiang Jiuyue quickly changed the subject.
"So what's the big thing you want me to do?"
Speaking of business, Qi Ji also became serious, "I want you to sneak into the palace and provide support for my army."
Jiang Jiuyue frowned, "At most I will help you kill the emperor, and open the palace gate to let you in."
Qi Ji showed his delight, "Thank you very much, Boss Jiang, for your help!"
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