Lu Zhian understood.

The emperor's original intention was to make the people's lives easier. People who only have farms and no shops are all at the bottom of society and can improve their living standards through tax exemption.

But if you have a shop at home, it proves that your life is still acceptable, so there is no need to reduce taxes and give opportunities to those who need it more.

but……

Who doesn’t want to have more opportunities to make money, especially those so-called noble people, who don’t have many shops or even more ways to do business?

If all tax exemptions can be reduced through this method, it will be a huge amount of income.

Who would give up easily?

Lu Zhian pondered for a moment and said, "After I return to my home, I will discuss this with my mother. The court has formulated this policy. As royal relatives, we should abide by it."

Gu Changqing gave a thumbs up with appreciation, "I am worthy of being the prince, and my vision of looking at problems is the long-term."

Lu Zhian smiled bitterly, "There is no way. If the emperor really wants to touch everyone's interests, who can stop him?"

The emperor issued such an order, and anyone with a little brain knew that it was aimed at the royal relatives and nobles. No one in the aristocratic families could escape, but it was obvious that he wanted to touch his interests.

But this matter has been a mess after so long. Isn’t it just because those people understand but have to pretend to be confused?

"What should the Gu family do?" Lu Zhian looked at Gu Changqing, a little worried, "Your second brother is there..."

Gu Changqing said indifferently: "There has been discussed at home and will cooperate with you with all your strength."

Lu Zhian breathed a sigh of relief. The Gu family was the representative of the aristocratic family, and the Rong royal family was the representative of the royal relatives. As long as the two families were willing to cooperate, I believe that others could not say anything else.

"Sir, there is a manager from the Liu family coming to see you outside." The yamen runner hurriedly, his expression a little strange.

"Liu family? Please."

After Lu Zhian and Gu Changqing looked at each other, they retreated behind the screen in a tacit understanding.

A moment later, a middle-aged man with a wealthy face walked in, raised his hand and said respectfully: "The youngest is the manager of the Liu family. Today I will send a book of accounts to Lord Gu."

The so-called account delivery book is a means for a large family to request acceptance, and it also means to actively surrender.

The government can know how many land, real estate and shops each family has through the recorded files, but it is difficult to check, so it is easier than sending the account book directly.

Although the rising stars like the Liu family are not as deep-rooted as the Gu family in various fields, they have saved a lot of property in the past few decades because of the favor of Concubine Liu and the second prince.

Especially Liu Yunsheng's prosperity in the business world in the past two years has given the Liu family a very important place in the business world.

Gu Changqing opened the account book suspiciously, but he did not show any expression on his face.

The system account book has three major boxes, and the "account book" in his hand is actually a directory.

After taking a random look, Gu Changqing put it aside and asked directly: "But what Liu Yunsheng means?"

The manager was stunned and nodded, "It's exactly what the eldest son meant."

Gu Changqing sneered in his heart.

He suffered a lot in Linzhou, and the second prince was also in his hands. He didn't believe that the other party would show kindness to him at this time.

There must be tricks and hidden things in this.

"I will tell the eldest son, thank you for your righteousness and support. After I handle these matters, I will personally go and thank you. As for the account books of these three boxes... I will send someone to send them back after I have finished checking them."

The manager was stunned.

According to the eldest son, Gu Changqing had just taken over the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture and encountered the tax exemption policy. He was in a state of great anxiety. At this time, he took the initiative to express his sincerity, and the other party would definitely be very grateful. To express his feelings, he would never check these accounts carefully.

Therefore, the Liu family's actions not only let Gu Changqing down, but also successfully avoided the tax replenishment policy.

But now it seems that this is not the case.

"Sir, are you sure you want to leave the account book of these three boxes?" The manager was a little uncertain and suspected that he had heard it wrong.

Gu Changqing nodded like a little white rabbit, "Since the eldest son sent someone to send him over, this kind of heart and affection is naturally the key."

The manager cursed in his heart, you are so kind? Shouldn’t you say some grateful and polite words and then send the things back directly?

After enduring it, the manager asked unwillingly: "When will Lord Gu check the three boxes of account books? I'm afraid..."

Gu Changqing waved his hand and said confidently: "If the Liu family is worried that things will be lost, you can send someone to take care of them. As for what you just said, how long will it take to check..."

Gu Changqing was thinking about this issue very seriously, and his eyes fell on the three huge boxes from time to time. After a while, he said: "The eldest son might as well send two managers to deal with the matter with the yamen. In this way, efficiency and safety will be improved."

The Liu family manager completely collapsed.

Check their account books and use their manager for free.

Is this too shameless?

"The villain cannot make the decision on this matter, so he has to go back and ask the eldest son for instructions."

"Then you go back first." Gu Changqing was not polite either. "I remember telling the eldest son that the yamen was really not enough. If the eldest son was anxious, it would be okay to send a few more people to help. After all, the eldest son was so sincere, Shuntian Mansion would also give him some face."

The manager of the Liu family was completely detonated. After saying "Thank you", he turned around and left angrily.

As soon as he left, sneering and teasing came from behind the screen, "Gu Changqing, can you still have some shame? Are you not afraid of having a complete relationship with Liu Yunsheng when you do this?"

The slender figure walked out from behind the screen. When he saw the three big boxes, he tsk out, "If Liu Yunsheng knew that he had made a mistake in his plan, would he jump out of his foot?"

Gu Changqing shrugged indifferently, "Who knows?" He turned to Lu Zhian, "Your Highness, everyone has set a good example for you, you should cheer up."

Lu Zhian looked at the sky speechlessly. He wanted to sit down and play for a while, but immediately walked out when he heard this, "Okay, okay, I will go home now."

Looking at his handsomely leaving back, Gu Changqing couldn't help but shook his head in a funny way.

After reading the yamen records on the book case again, Gu Changqing's expression became serious.

It seems that the former prefect has only counted the tax reduction and exemption of some people and small families in the past few months. As for those high-ranking officials and big families, they didn't even dare to move. They really left him a hard bone and a mess.

Alas, it's really tricky.

"What are you looking at? Sighing." A familiar voice sounded at the door with a bit of sweetness. A 'teenager' in a goose yellow gown appeared in the house, looking at the person in front of him with a smile, "Our Master Gu encountered trouble on the first day of his tenure in office?"
Chapter completed!