"Sit!", Maggs raised his hand, went to the cupboard, took out two glasses, poured the wine, walked to the edge of the sofa and sat down, and handed Durin a glass, "I was surprised when the butler said that a young man had come to visit me, because my friends and colleagues were almost all old men with one leg in the coffin, and I didn't know any young people. They didn't like to come to see me except my son, and one of them was already lying in the grave. ”

Du Lin took the wine glass and held it in his hand, he did not put it down rashly, his humble face was full of calm smiles, he was a little nervous, but he did not show it, "Very presumptuous visit, I should have informed you in advance." ”

Maggs waved his hand and leaned back on the sofa, he didn't look as serious or rigid as he imagined, but very easy-going, and he couldn't see the official authority and so-called momentum of the imperial prime minister and the leader of the new party, "There's no need, I'm not as busy as you think." Except for Monday through Wednesday, when you may not be at home, most other times will be at home. ”

"I have to thank the scientists at the Institute of Science and Imperial Research, they have saved me a lot of time and energy by allowing me to work through the telephone line!", he said, put on his reading glasses, and then lifted the phone to say a few words, and in a short time the butler brought him a file bag.

He opened the file bag and took out the plan inside, opened it and put it in front of him, "This is the plan Harry gave me last time, I have to say it is very exciting, how did you come up with the word 'special zone' and the idea?"

Maggs was very attentive when he got the plan, he read it more than once and thought about it for a long time, and he even forgot to eat dinner that night.

In Dühring's plan, the so-called special zone refers to the demarcation of a freer and more open commercial area under the premise of abiding by the basic laws of the empire and ensuring that sovereignty will not be shaken and changed. In this, some of the things that the empire has limited operations can be let go, and even contraband is no longer "prohibited".

This idea is very unique, and it "sets" Magus into it all at once. The empire has encountered many, many problems in its economic recovery, especially the erosion of the capitalists beyond imagination. Originally, many things they thought were unchangeable and unshakable, but there were accidents.

The most obvious example is the navy, where a large number of high-ranking naval officials were fired for fear of war, and these generals actually became businessmen after leaving their posts, relying on their past connections and connections to become naval tycoons, and in turn coerced the entire navy with the funds in their hands to coerce the empire. This was unimaginable in the past, but now it is difficult to reverse. Even if the War Department is willing to allocate more budget to the Navy, the Navy will not necessarily return to the arms of the Empire.

The power of capital is extremely destructive and corrosive, but some of the top leaders of the new party, including many people in the old party, have been deceived by the illusion of capitalists and the power of capital. In particular, those in the old party even think that when they only need to raise their butcher knives, the capitalists and the capital forces in their hands will take the initiative to burrow into the cage, which is simply ridiculous.

For the sake of great interests, many people will stand on the side of the capitalists with a clear banner, and at that time, once the attitude of the ruling party of the empire hardens, there is no second way but the outbreak of civil war.

However, this special zone plan proposed by Dühring gave Mags a great inspiration, and if the special zone is used as a bait for these capitalists to be trapped, and everything that is different from the current regime will be sent away, and the other regions will return to control, and it will be difficult for them to get out of control.

At the same time, the SAR government is also free to make some attempts in policies and laws and regulations, and try to intervene in the problems that arise within the empire at this stage.

If that fails...... It's just a test field!

The city of Otis where Durin is located is definitely not the only special district, and Magus has an idea to create at least six special districts in the entire empire, and even intends to completely let the tax power go to the consul of the special district.

Rather than the more assertive regime confrontation in other regions, the capitalists will like the liberal environment of the Special Zone, where they are like fish entering the sea, and the attraction is endless.

It was precisely because of these thoughts that Durin had some trouble with Harry this time, and he stood firmly on this side. In the final analysis, no matter how intense the problems within the party are, they cannot compare to the threats from outside the party. From the perspective and level of Mags, whether it is smuggling or crime, it will have a certain impact on the empire, but it will definitely not shake the foundation of the empire, but the power of capital will!

So, when he heard that it was Doolin who was visiting, he made an exception to meet with the largest smuggler on the east coast of the empire.

Durin took a sip of wine, then gently placed the glass on the table, and said in a slow voice: "Leader, if you pour a lot of air into a bottle, when the air in the bottle exceeds a certain level, the bottle will explode. ”

"It's the same with people. We forbade people to drink high alcohol and made laws for it, but did we do it? Did we make it not exist in the Empire? Did we make those people not smuggle high alcohol?", Durin shook his head, "No, people who need these things know where to buy it, and people who don't need it don't try it just because they're around. ”

"We can't stop people's desires, and the results in a short period of time will only ferment and make these desires more intense, so I think we should give people a way to release them. It doesn't matter if you like to drink, or you are addicted to grimace mushrooms, or you are addicted to women to the point of gambling, you can, no problem. Rather than allowing these people's strong desires to breed something that is not under our control, then why don't we take the initiative to give them the environment to release their desires, but it must be within our framework?"

"You may not know it, but when I came up with the idea and put it into practice, I saw great results so far. The moonshiners who had gathered in Namirinders had begun to move to Otis City, as did the other smugglers. The goods they smuggled were no different from before, and they were still shipped everywhere, but we were given a good tax and a clear understanding of the exact amount and whereabouts of each of their businesses, which played a more important role in our control of the empire. ”

"Have we lost anything?", Durin shook his head firmly, "No, we have not lost anything, but we have gained a cake that we did not have, and if anyone has to say that we have lost something, maybe we have lost a little dignity, because we have become the umbrella of those people." ”

Du Lin smiled slightly, "What's more, the empire is not ready to be hit by capital, why don't we get ourselves a laboratory and try to solve some things that we don't know where to start?"

Maggs had been listening intently, nodding his head from time to time, and when Durin had finished his thoughts, he suddenly asked, "What do you think of the current merchant community?"

Du Lin was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a smile, "Leader, the answer to your question may not be the same as our understanding, but I think the final result is the same. ”

"So do you have any good ideas?"

"No ......"

Dühring replied with a little hesitation, which aroused Maggs's curiosity, and he couldn't help asking: "Do you have no way, or do you not want to talk to me, an old man, do you think I can't understand the thoughts of you young people? Although I really can't understand sometimes, I believe that we can find common ground in our conversations and thoughts, and then deepen around them." ”

Durin took a sip from his glass, the wide-mouthed glass covering half of his cheek, his gaze met Maggs's gaze, flashing something, "I'm just a mayor!"

He shouted this sentence almost clearly, his status is too low, and his official hat is too small.

Maggs laughed meaningfully, pointed at Durin, and shook his head while laughing, "I thought you were a young man with ideals and revenge, but what I didn't expect was that you, like those old guys, were full of thoughts about how to climb up." At this point he retracted his smile and muttered slightly, "It's good to have desires, if you can do what I want to see, why should I refuse?"

The conversation was pleasant, and at least Dührin felt the charm of Maggs, a very wise old man, who hid himself so well that people could only see his shell, not what was inside, not even Doolin. However, one thing is certain, this old man who will sit on the phase for four years has already developed a sense of crisis for the merchants, and has begun to be wary of the power of capital, and the next four years may not be so peaceful.

After the two had talked a lot more, before Dührin left, Mr. Maggs asked, "I would venture to ask a question, what would you do if you were bitten by a snake in your calf?"

Du Lin bowed slightly politely, "If you cut off your calf, you won't die, although it will be a little more difficult to walk, but when the venom enters the heart, you will definitely die, sir." ”