The tax revenues in Zhangzhou Province remain at the bottom because the uncultivated lands used for growing medicinal herbs are exempt from taxes for three years. After another two years, tax revenues will rise.
Although tax collection is low, the people of Zhangzhou Province trust the Government Office; each has one or two acres of uncultivated land to grow medicinal herbs. After calculations, they have some Silver Coins in hand, ranging from over one tael to a few hundred wen.
With some Silver Coins in the hands of the common people, Zhangzhou Province seems less lifeless this year.
The Emperor looked at this with satisfaction because the success of one province means it can be replicated. Adapting measures to local conditions, as long as the right path is found, can make the lives of the people more prosperous.
Old Lord Liu stood straight, ignoring the envious glares.
