Several of the ministers in China were strongly opposed to the resumption of customs by the Chinese Empire, and on this point the attitude of the great powers was unanimous. However, the attitude of the Chinese Empire in this regard is also resolute. Customs, it must be recovered. Only in this way can domestic industrial development be promoted.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Chinese Empire has become a great power. Although we are still poor, our development potential will be immeasurable. A huge market of more than 400 million people will be open to all countries. Our condition is nothing more than the resumption of customs that belongs to us. This definitely makes sense. Wu Haoxuan said patiently.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, China lacks the talent to manage customs, and if you take the customs back, it is very likely that you will not be able to guarantee the normal operation of the customs. In this case, it will not only have a serious impact on our trade, but also on your taxes. French Minister Pasteur said.

"Over the years, we have also cultivated many talents in Haiguang. I think that with our own strength, we will be able to manage the customs well. Wu Haoxuan shook his head. Chinese are not fools, and there are quite a few people working in customs. Since Wu Haoxuan intends to take back the customs, he must have made these preparations.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, are you going to go your own way? If we do not agree with your country to take back the customs, then will you not forcibly take it back? If you do that, you will be the enemy of the entire Western world. Sir Jurdian said coldly, and the persecution was overflowing.

"Customs is a matter of sovereignty of a country. Take back customs, which is a must. I don't think there's much left to talk about on this issue. The Chinese Empire is more than willing to trade with other countries, but only if they do not insult us. Wu Haoxuan had a tough attitude.

Several of the ministers in China were silent. They knew that Wu Haoxuan had already made up his mind to take back the customs. This will inevitably have a tremendous impact on the interests of various countries in China. However, although the countries were angry, they obviously would not go to war with the Chinese Empire for this. After all, the current Chinese Empire is no longer at their disposal.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, do you want this nascent empire to be sanctioned by the entire Western world?" Sir Jurdian threatened. Since the means of war are not necessarily able to bring the Chinese empire to its knees. Then there is no other way.

"Sanctions? Your Excellency, Sir General. If you impose sanctions on the Empire, it will certainly affect the interests of the Empire. But it will be you who will be more affected. You will completely lose a huge market that is larger than the entire population of Europe. Of course, Britain has a vast overseas colony and may not need the Chinese market. But what about other countries? They were not like the British, who could dump goods on the colonies. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile, not frightened by Sir Zhu Erdian's words.

Sir Jurdian was stunned for a moment, and his brow furrowed tightly. He had to admit that what Wu Haoxuan said was very correct. It is impossible for the Western world to unite on this issue. Britain has the largest colonies in the world, and it can not care about the Chinese market. However, emerging powers such as Germany and the United States have always coveted the huge market of China. How is it possible to completely cut off hope of entering the Chinese market for this reason? Therefore, the Western world has united to sanction China, and that is nothing more than a joke.

"Damn the British, they can dump goods on the colonies, but what about the German Reich? Even if the Chinese take back customs. That doesn't seem unacceptable. Hahausen, the German minister to China, thought secretly. Although, after the Chinese Empire took back the customs. It will inevitably lead to an increase in tariffs. But they can also pass on the cost by raising the selling price. At present, China's domestic industry is still very weak, and it will not affect them much at all. On the contrary, if China closes its market, then they will pay more losses.

US Minister to China Rou Keyi is also secretly thinking about what is best for the United States. The United States has the largest industrial output in the world, but their domestic market simply cannot absorb so many industrial products. It has to be sold abroad. However, the colonies of Britain and France were closed to American goods, and they could only seek other markets. The Chinese market is undoubtedly coveted by Americans.

Each country has its own ideas, so. It is impossible for them to unite to put pressure on the Chinese Empire. And this is the best way for the Chinese empire to profit from it.

Although, in the end, Wu Haoxuan was still unable to reach an agreement with other countries and could not recover the customs peacefully. However, he had already made up his mind to take back the customs.

"Your Highness, what should I do? All countries are opposed to us taking back customs. Are we really going to use tough tactics? Yang Du asked. It would undoubtedly be best if the countries could agree that the Chinese Empire would take back the customs and do everything peacefully. But now it seems that I am afraid that the use of force will have to be used.

"Don't worry, they're not going to go to war with us for customs. We're ready, right? I don't want customs to be repossessed and not be able to function properly. In that case, it would be a big shame. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Your Highness, we are ready. The vast majority of those who are now working in the customs are supportive of us. As long as we take back the customs, we will be able to ensure the smooth operation of the customs. Yang Du said.

"That's for the best. If we forcibly take back customs, it will certainly make countries very unhappy. However, they will not give up such a large market as the empire. As long as the Empire has the determination to take back the customs, even if they oppose it, it is useless. Wu Haoxuan is very sure of this.

Yang Du nodded, he also hoped that everything would go well.

The resumption of customs is the most important step in recovering sovereign interests, and Wu Haoxuan also hopes that this step will be successful. In this way, it will be of great benefit to the country and the whole nation.

After the departure of the ministers, the news of the Chinese Empire's determination to take back the customs also leaked. This immediately caused an uproar. Ministers in China strongly oppose this. This is especially true for the Japanese. Japan's proximity to China has turned China into a major market for Japan's light industrial products. If China raises tariffs after taking back customs, it will undoubtedly have a huge impact on Japan.

The Japanese minister to China, Hayashi Gonsuke, jumped up and down in the legation, demanding that all countries unite and put pressure on the Chinese Empire to abandon this initiative. However, there were very few responders. Germany and the United States did not want to fall out with the Chinese empire because of this, and they wished that goods from other countries would not enter the Chinese market. In this way, they will be able to get a larger share of the market.

Even the British are very vocal on the surface, but in fact, they don't want to tear their faces with the Chinese Empire because of this. Although the British were very dissatisfied with Wu Haoxuan's strength, they also had to admit what Wu Haoxuan said. The current Chinese Empire is no longer at their disposal. With an elite army of more than a million, it can already provide the most basic security for the country.

On the morning of April 13, 4607 (09), the Chinese Empire began the operation to recover the customs.

Yanjing City, General Taxation Office. While the morning sun was shining on the ground, the employees working in the General Tax Office were already at work. It served as the headquarters of the Imperial Customs and managed the customs of the whole country. However, the vast majority of those high-ranking leaders of the General Taxation Office are foreigners, and the status of foreign employees is obviously much higher than that of Chinese employees. It's not just expatriates who are paid much more, they are mostly in easy managerial positions. Chinese employees, on the other hand, are mainly engaged in specific jobs.

It's just that the atmosphere in the General Tax Office today is a little different. Those Chinese employees who usually bow their eyebrows to the foreign employees and are happy with their eyes, there is no longer awe in the eyes of the foreign employees.

In the Reich Daily, published early this morning, the Reich Government has announced that it will take back customs from today. All expatriate employees will be assessed before deciding whether to continue to be retained.

"Damn yellow-skinned monkeys, they are so backward and ignorant, do they know how to manage a country's customs?" In the office on the top floor of the General Tax Office building, Pei Shikai, who is in charge of the operation of the General Tax Office in his capacity as the deputy chief tax secretary, is furious. After Hurd's departure, he was officially in charge of the General Tax Office.

"So what are we going to do? Do you want to resist to the end? Other officials of the General Tax Office asked.

Obviously, it would be very unwise to confront a powerful country that has defeated Japan and Russia one after another. Even those world powers do not dare to make such a decision lightly.

"Wait, the countries will not give up." Pei Shikai could only pin his hopes on the opposition of various countries.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, the officials of the Reich Treasury, with the cooperation of the military police, entered the General Tax Office and announced the personnel order of the Reich Cabinet. The Chief Taxation Department, Hurd, the Deputy General Taxation Department, Pei Shikai, and others were all dismissed. The General Department of Taxation, appointed by the Imperial Cabinet, was in charge of Imperial Customs.

Although Pei Shikai and other foreign employees were very dissatisfied, they still did not dare to react excessively under the deterrence of the military and police. I can only leave in a huff. However, they all believe that they will be able to return to this place soon. (To be continued......)

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