C17 Territory Dilemma

"Lord, we have already released the monthly allowance for the following personnel, and have also released the benefits for the new year in accordance with the standards of the previous few years. Now, there are still 260 gold coins remaining in the territory's warehouse."

Liu Fu reported using an account book. Although there were only a few gold left, but Zhao Fengnian had woken up.

"Furthermore, according to the rules, the Yongan City's tax officials should have set off by the beginning of the month. It would take about ten days for them to reach our territory."

The tax official lived in luxury, normally five to six days would be enough time to travel from Yongan City to such a remote place, but to travel with all his might, it would take even less time.

However, most tax officials would ride in luxurious carriages and travel half-way to play and half-way on the road, so time would be a lot slower.

Within the General Assembly Chamber, Zhao Tian was seated at the head of the group. One by one, the butler, Liu Fu, was seated, along with the prefecture commander, Wu You De, and a few other officials who were in charge of the daily affairs of the territory.

"En, Housekeeper Liu, you have done well. However, you still have 260 gold coins left. It seems to be a lot more than the budget?"

Zhao Tian carefully listened to Liu Fu's report, and asked curiously, because he knew that within a month, the expenses of the members in the territory would be around 60 gold coins, and this was after a tax deduction.

In this world, most commoners earned about 2 gold coins per year after paying taxes on farming and other jobs. Each month, they earned about 16 silver coins, which was around 55 copper coins per day.

The people working under the Lord's Manor obviously earned a lot more than the ordinary citizens. The monthly income of the most ordinary soldiers was twice that of the ordinary people, reaching thirty silver coins per month.

Previously, the family only had around 400 gold coins left. After deducting last month's monthly allowance and giving out earlier this month's payment, there was still less than 300 gold coins left.

After deducting the rewards and benefits of the New Year, the remaining two hundred gold coins was considered a lot. However, with the remaining three hundred gold coins, Zhao Tian was confused.

"That... Lord, the few of us discussed with each other. Right now, the territory is in a difficult period, we have yet to receive our part, but our families are still rich, so it would not be too late to claim it after the territory has passed the test ? "

Liu Fu replied nervously after hearing Zhao Tian's question.

"That's right!" Old Zhao! The territory is currently in need of money, so we'll lend it to you, but you won't want it.

The one who spoke was Wu Youde, and only Zhao Tian was called Old Zhao, of course, everyone was already used to it, and Zhao Tian did not care too much about it.

"That's right!" That's right ? "We!"

The other senior officials also echoed his sentiments one by one.

These were all good brothers that they grew up with, and were all descendants of the older military personnel in the territory. When was in trouble, they did not just stand by and watch, or throw stones while he was down, but instead tried to find a way to help him.

"Alright!" I, Zhao Tian, am also not an unreasonable person, so I thank all of you, but once we have passed the trial, I will definitely make you up! "

Zhao Tian stood up and bowed to express his gratitude, then sat down and thought for a moment.

"The empire shouldn't be too big of a problem. At that time, Housekeeper Liu will prepare a hundred gold coins, and once the tax official says yes, I think he won't make things difficult for us. The empire will definitely have a schedule allowing us to pay tax for our territory for a year."

"However, there are still 160 gold coins left, it won't be enough for next fall. In addition, next year we'll have to pay the outstanding tax of 1,500 gold coins. Most of the industries that we can earn money from have already been sold.

Zhao Tian's face revealed a troubled expression, as if he was talking to himself, and also wanted to seek the opinions of everyone below.