Although Guo Dan had little to do with the local government before, because of his humble status, he didn't bother to come to the door to find contempt, but he never asked Aunt Xu to come out, anyway, he tried to deal with as little as possible, but at this moment, he knew that if he went out in person, this matter would definitely not be able to be discussed.

Because now he is the party that is in power, and the scenery is infinite, if he comes to the door, then Wang Yiyu and they will definitely destroy his prestige, but the reality is that he has the advantage, and he will definitely not make a humble gesture, so how can this be talked about.

Aunt Xu is different, she was born with an aristocratic identity, and she also has some fame in Jiangnan.

She was able to talk to Wang Yihe and others on an equal footing.

Then she is undoubtedly the most suitable as a lobbyist.

The results were also very successful.

After reaching a tacit agreement with the government, Guo Dan began to throw money outside and order silk.

And those desperate businessmen took Guo Dan's orders, that is, they began to recruit people from outside, and at the same time began to purchase silk materials from the people.

In the process of procurement, the government suddenly stood up and called a halt, and declared to the public that these profiteers would buy the people's silk at a low price, and they must not let them take advantage of the people.

What a righteous and awe-inspiring one!

But that off the big landlords.

It's such a time, you are still targeting Guo Dan, if Guo Dan has three long and two short, Lao Tzu will fight with you.

But at the same time, there are also a group of people who support the government, among which of course Shilin is the main one.

Both sides went to negotiate with the government.

At this time, the focus shifted from Guo Dan to the government.

The government is really in this situation, refusing to give in, and asking for the price of silk to be raised by a point, but it can't fool the people like this.

Just this point, it really scared both sides of the debt, what if Guo Dan didn't want it?

The people are also very anxious, the original price, they are also willing to accept it, raise this penny, what if the chicken flies and the egg is beaten?

But in the end, Guo Dan still made concessions.

This time it's terrible, the prestige of the government is really rising on a rocket, of course the people are happy, a point increase is a lot for them, and those who oppose Guo Dan are also happy, this doesn't care about how much money there is, the key is who has the final say.

From the current point of view, it is still the government that has the final say.

As for the businessman, he didn't lose anything, anyway, this money was Guo Dan's out.

The government has received benefits, and it will naturally give Guo Dan convenience.

You'll take care of the rest.

Soon, the local economy of Nanzhili began to liven up.

But unlike Weihui Mansion, Weihui Mansion is the kind of bulk trade, which is an exchange between wealthy merchants and big landlords. Guo Dan took the people-friendly route in Nanjing, and the small workshop purchased the fragments of silk in the hands of the people, which did not affect the foreign silk and porcelain trade.

But that adds up, and it adds up to a lot.

However, the big landlords in Nanzhili did not stop there, thinking that if there was no new tariff law, then they would have more profit margins.

After Guo Dan helped them solve this concern, they began to oppose the new tariff law with all their might.

And Wang Yihe and these officials themselves are against the new tariff law, but they don't dare to face the cabinet, since there are people below who make trouble, let them make trouble.

Because of the laissez-faire of this above, this led to the complete lack of pressure on the rich merchants and big landowners in the whole of Jiangnan, who began to incite the common people, small merchants, and the entire Shilin to attack the new tariff law.

And Jiangnan's voice has a very big impact on the imperial court.

Officials began to stand up and perform, you see, you see, it's not that we deliberately target the cabinet, the people all over the world oppose it, can this be a good policy?

They began to strongly urge the emperor to convene a court meeting to discuss the matter, otherwise the world would be in chaos.

In fact, this is also the reason why feudal society does not like business very much, the linkage is too strong, and if there is a problem in one place, it will be widely implicated and not easy to control.

Wang Xijue is suffering from internal and external troubles, and if a court meeting is held at this time, he will definitely lose.

First of all, he believes that Wanli may also be against the new tariff law, because it hurts the rights and interests of Weihui Mansion, so Wanli has never come out.

Secondly, even if the emperor doesn't think like this, the emperor can't risk the world's disapproval, although Wanli has done this kind of thing in history, but it is for his interests, of course he can be shameless, for Wang Xijue, hehe, then there is no need for this.

Shen Shixing also knew that Wang Xijue was about to run out of water, and if he didn't stand up, it would be really over.

But he really admires Wanli, it's like this outside, you can still stay, aren't you afraid of losing control?

Fat House!

You're ruthless!

Tonight, Shen Shixing finally asked to see Wanli.

Wanli also met with Shen Shixing for the first time.

Shen Shixing was not surprised by this.

When Wanli appeared in the Wuying Palace, it was really refreshing, his fat cheeks were white and red, and his small eyes were like stars in the night sky, shining.

Needless to say, Shen Shixing knew how nourishing Wanli was during this period.

"Why is Aiqing in a hurry to see me?"

Wanli asked seriously.

The emperor's interest was high, and Shen Shixing could only accompany him, and said: "Back to Your Majesty, the old minister asked to see him today, mainly for the new tariff law." ”

Wanli's expression changed, and he clenched his fists and cheeks, revealing a look of distress.

I just don't want to talk about it anyway.

Headache tight!

Shen Shixing could only continue: "Your Majesty, since the promulgation of the new tariff law, the canal has been cleared, the people have benefited, and I have been given a clear future, but many ministers in the DPRK and China have not only deliberately sabotaged the new law, but also slandered those upright officials for their own selfish interests. ”

Wanli squeezed out a smile, "Aiqing, although I live in the palace, I also know some things outside, but not only the ministers of the DPRK and China oppose the new tariff law, but even the people are also against it. ”

Although Shen Shixing had no evidence, he also said confidently: "It was all caused by someone instigating behind the scenes, just like what happened last time at the Qing Banknote Pass, we have found enough evidence to prove that those jewels should not have appeared on that ship, so it can be seen that they deliberately used the name of His Majesty to frame Tang Wenwen, which is a great crime of rebellion." ”

Wanli said: "I have always been concerned about this case, and the reason why I am not in a hurry to make a judgment is mainly because I think that both sides are at fault, although Tang Wenwen may have been framed, but if he is not so domineering, self-righteous, and has no one in his eyes, he will not make such a fuss."

There are also difficulties in Cao Yun, which has not been checked at the banknote customs, and now the ships of Cao Yun are suddenly subject to inspection, and they will inevitably have some resistance, I also understand very well, your cabinet is still a little anxious, this matter! You should communicate with Cao Yun first. ”

What can Shen Shixing say.

The communication was very smooth before, but they temporarily turned against each other.

Wanli secretly glanced at Shen Shixing, and said: "Moreover, I don't agree with it, the people oppose the new tariff law, all because there are people behind the instigation, I think the new tariff law is also a little inappropriate." ”

Shen Shixing hurriedly said: "The old minister is stupid, please make it clear to Your Majesty." ”

Wanli coughed lightly: "It's you who set the tax, it's you who checks the tax, and it's you who collects the tax, do you think it's appropriate?" ”

"This...?"

Shen Shixing was embarrassed and silent.

Wang Xijue is to strengthen the power of the cabinet.

But the problem is that you have the final say on everything, maybe you can deal with it impartially now, but who can guarantee that you will always deal with it impartially, and when you are in complete control, then in the future your people will be able to pass the test, and our people will never be able to pass the test.

Others naturally don't want to!

Shen Shixing asked very interestingly: "Your Majesty Shengming, the ministers are not thoughtful, according to Your Majesty's wishes, what should I do?" ”

Wanli pretended to be a mutter, and said: "Everyone is still fair, I heard that there is a workshop called Xinxing in the people, which specializes in helping merchants calculate taxes, and knows everything about prices and tariffs, and the reputation is very good, with an excellent reputation, I thought that the household department could hire Xinxing to help formulate tariffs." ”

Of course, Shen Shixing knew that Xinxing belonged to Guo Dan.

This is tantamount to taking away the power to set taxes.

However, Shen Shixing had already prepared, and Wanli must have asked for something, and said: "Your Majesty Shengming, the minister thinks that this is really worth considering." ”

A look of pride flashed in Wanli's eyes, and he said: "In addition, this tax money, the tax stamps are issued by you, and the tax money is also collected by you, so only you know how much tax money is collected, and some people will naturally be dissatisfied!" Recently, there have been many recitals that have mentioned this matter. ”

It seems that His Majesty is really worried about this money. Shen Shixing asked very numbly: "According to Your Majesty's wishes, what should I do?" ”

Wanli said with a smile: "I think that the household department can hire the money of Yinuoya Bank to store the tax money, and you will issue tax bills, and the money will be collected by the bank, and then the money can be directly handed over to the imperial court from the money village in the capital, which will not only save time, effort and money, but also make everyone feel at ease, after all, the private money village does not dare to mess around, and the household department, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the East Factory can all go to check the accounts." ”

Shen Shixing felt that this was also okay, after all, the cabinet didn't want to be greedy for this money, the purpose was to prevent others from being greedy for this money, so he said: "Your Majesty's plan is very clever, and the old minister thinks that this is very feasible!" ”

Can you say no?

Wanli secretly laughed to himself, and suddenly remembered something, "By the way, I have something to show Aiqing." ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Gui.

Li Gui walked up to Shen Shixing with a book and handed it over with both hands.

Shen Shixing took it, his heart was beating faster, what else did he want? When I opened the book, my hands trembled slightly, and it turned out that this was the account book of the inner house.

The more I look at this, the more frightening I become.

Wanli smiled slightly: "The Qing family has also seen it, the light silk and wax, the household department has to take 200,000 taels from my inner mansion every year." ”

How can you not know this, this is all an open secret, because the treasury is not abundant, and your emperor still needs so much money, which is unreasonable!

Shen Shixing hurriedly said: "Your Majesty Mingjian, the old minister really doesn't know about this. ”

"Of course I know that Aiqing doesn't know."

Wanli smiled slightly, and said: "I don't plan to pursue this matter, because these physical objects are indeed difficult to convert, and the household department also has the difficulties of the household department, so I plan to make an exchange with the household department, and in the future, all the customs duties will be handed over to my inner government, and the amount of previous years will be used to deduct the corresponding physical goods, as for whether the tariffs will increase or decrease in the future, I will bear it myself, and it has nothing to do with the household department." ”