When Duan Qing informed Ling Xin'an that no one had registered in a row, Ling Xin'an knew that there were no other chambers of commerce or forces in the five states, and all of them had arrived in Jiangzhou City.

It has been seven days since the earliest chamber of commerce representative arrived. During these seven days, no one was annoyed or took the initiative to ask. The chamber of commerce who came here had countless discussions in private, and finally came to the conclusion that the Wuzhou Government Office

Since all the adults are here, he will not treat me like he did to Jiangzhou's prominent family last year, so he can calm down and wait.

What the Chamber of Commerce lacks most is patience, so before waiting for Lord Ling to show up, the food at Wangjiang Tower is really good, but it is a pity that it is a bit expensive.

But these are nothing to them. All businessmen understand that in business, if you want to last long, you must pay first. After all, it is just a business.

So until I received the news from the shopkeeper of Wangjiang Tower that I will hold a meeting with you tomorrow, because there are a large number of people, all the windows on the first floor of the inner courtyard of Wangjiang Tower will be opened immediately. The major chambers of commerce will find their own positions and are not allowed to compete for them.

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The Five States Chamber of Commerce finally relieved the huge stone that had always been hanging in their hearts, and immediately took a shower and changed clothes to welcome the new day.

The next day, Ling Xin'an appeared at Wangjiang Tower. Sitting on top, she could have an unobstructed view of the densely packed crowd of nearly a thousand people sitting below.

"Greetings to Lord Ling!" Everyone stood up and saluted in unison.

Ling Xin'an smiled and said: "Everyone is exempt from the courtesy!"

Everyone sat down one after another, and when everything was quiet, Ling Xin'an said: "Ling will not say too many polite words, and will go straight to the point and discuss a few things with everyone here."

"The first thing is that this government has decided that after the spring, the six prefectures will open ports to promote commerce and trade. Each prefecture will adapt to local conditions and develop its own local advantages."

"The second thing is to eliminate all gambling houses, loan sharks and other things that deprive the people of their livelihood."

"The third thing is that starting from next year, the six governments will gradually reduce taxes, starting with the common people. Next year, the taxes of the common people in each government will be reduced to 10%, and appropriate subsidies will be provided immediately according to the government's finances."

"The fourth thing is to set up chambers of commerce representatives in each prefecture. They will report to Jiangzhou City from time to time. The representatives will be elected by each prefecture through negotiation and will represent the prefecture in discussions with the prefect."

"The fifth thing is to develop local agriculture, mining, and pillar industries according to local conditions."

"The sixth thing is road construction and water transportation development."

"The seventh thing is land reform and land reclamation."

"The eighth thing is to reform household registration and attract talents."

"The ninth thing is to carry out education."

"The tenth thing is to expand the garrison."

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When Ling Xin'an said something, everyone was stunned and just quickly wrote it down with a pen.

"Everyone, you can ask questions!" Ling Xin'an added after finishing speaking.

"Sir!" Someone immediately said: "I am from the Ezhou Chamber of Commerce. May I ask what does opening a port mean?"

Ling Xin'an said: "Everyone who comes to Jiangzhou City should have seen the Jiangzhou Port, right? I just hope that the prefectures along the river can do the same and open their own ports."

"Sir, what are the requirements for opening a port?"

"The port is a court project, and no chamber of commerce is allowed to build it privately, otherwise it will be punished as a crime of rebellion. However, each government office can develop a model that suits them."

"Sir, clear out all gambling houses and loan sharks, teach

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How do we survive?" A strong man with wounds said.

Ling Xin'an looked at him and said: "Gambling is the source of all evil, and countless families have been ruined. As a gambling house, you should know that you are not engaged in production, but you are making money for poor people, making them feel that their lives are meaningless, and then selling their wives.

The human tragedy of selling a girl is absolutely forbidden by me. The way of the world is the way of black and white.

Tao, the way of good and evil, I don’t believe in these. I only believe that what is beneficial to the people, and what is beneficial to the court are things that can be done. What you said, why don’t you consider engaging in a profession allowed by the court. I invite you all to come,

It is to provide that all industries can be done openly and only those who are capable can do so."

The strong man looked thoughtfully and said calmly: "Thank you, sir."

"Sir, how are the taxes? Is it the same as Jiangzhou City?"

Ling Xin'an said: "No, the overall tax will be reduced, and each government will adjust its measures according to local conditions. If it is too high or too low, it will not be beneficial to the development of the government. The government and everyone are mutually beneficial and win-win, and each government will never exploit you.

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"Sir, you have said so much, can you have a specific list?"

"The specific list will be announced at an appropriate time."

"Sir, how can we get involved?"

"All projects are undertaken by Jiangzhou Government."

When the Chamber of Commerce heard this, they immediately burst into an uproar and looked at each other in disbelief. Someone among them objected: "Sir, what do you mean by asking me to wait here again?"

“Just because our government is undertaking the construction doesn’t mean you don’t have a chance!”

Everyone finally understood that Ling Xin'an wanted to take the lead. It would no longer be like in Jiangzhou City where some industries were given to the chamber of commerce, which allowed them to quickly grow into a powerful chamber of commerce throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Sir, I heard that Jiangzhou Prefecture levied a rich tax. I wonder if this is suitable for the other five states!" someone asked.

"This is based on local conditions. The government will consider the situation in each place before making further explanations."

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The meeting continued for two days amid such discussions. Finally, after securing sufficient benefits and guarantees, the chamber of commerce left one after another.

With these guarantees and sufficient profits, it is a win-win situation for everyone, so there are not too many conflicts. As for what infrastructure there is, the chambers of commerce in the five states are not fools. Looking at the increasingly changing face of Jiangzhou City, what are the huge

It is clear at a glance which projects are profitable and have risks.

With the guarantee, mergers occurred again within the five states. Some businesses disappeared overnight, and the already stable pattern was broken again. Some chambers of commerce took the opportunity to annex. Ling Xin'an instructed the government agencies not to interfere, but when encountering

Those who tried to hinder government reform directly ordered their homes to be ransacked and even staged another massacre of prominent families in Jiangzhou City.

Being done so openly and openly, the entire Zhou court was shocked and even frightened by Ling Xin'an's methods.

In the Guangming Hall, the memorials to impeach Ling Xin'an have been piled up to a foot high. They are all impeachments requesting His Majesty to punish Ling Xin'an.

Ling Xin'an can do whatever he wants in Jiangzhou City, but he cannot do whatever he wants in the prefecture.

The entire hall was silent at this time. Only Wang Lingwei stood alone in the hall, begging His Majesty to bring Ling Xin'an to justice.

"Your Majesty, this is not an example. If Ling Zhian opens a port in the Five Prefectures, and all the government offices follow suit, how will the Great Zhou control the ports and develop folk customs? All transportation arteries will be controlled by the government offices during the war.

It’s dangerous!” Wang Lingwei said with tears streaming down his face.

All the civil and military officials lowered their heads, and he was the only one who was silent in the entire Guangming Palace.

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The sound is echoing.

Emperor Zhou's eyes were as clear as water, and he was so calm that no one could notice the slightest disturbance. He quietly listened to Wang Lingwei's scolding of Ling Xin'an until he finished speaking.

"Is there anyone else who is going to present the memorial?" Eunuch Zhao looked at Wang Lingwei after he finished speaking, wiped his tears and returned to the row of civil servants.

"I have something to report, please!" Su Jishi walked slowly to the main hall.

"I am impeaching Ling Zhian, the prefect of Jiangzhou, for the same reason as Mr. Wang. The port cannot be opened. The first is to prevent internal thieves from occupying it, the second is to prevent internal and external collusion, and the third is to prevent the rise of thieves."

After saying that, he slowly left.

"I second the proposal..."

"I second the proposal..."

More and more civil servants began to impeach Ling Zhian, siding with Su Jishi and Wang Shangshu and resolutely impeaching Ling Zhian for his actions.

Until the main hall returned to silence again, the civil and military officials dared not speak out. Now Ling Xin'an is no longer the unknown person he was before. What happened in the past year or so, whether he did something in Jiangzhou City, or

The illustrious reputation he has gained in the world makes people have to think carefully.

"According to the report!" After an unknown amount of time, the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty slowly spoke: "Under the supervision of Ling Zhian, the prefect of Jiangzhou, we are not allowed to reopen the port, and we are not allowed to expand the garrison. We will be fined one year of silver."

"Long live the Emperor!"

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When the news came back to Jiangzhou Prefecture, the entire Jiangzhou Prefecture was boiling, especially the five subordinate states. The major chambers of commerce were dumbfounded, and then rushed to the Jiangzhou Prefecture with a flurry of dissatisfaction and complaints, in order to participate in this state in the future.

In order to get a share of the construction of the port, they did a lot of things in private, and even fought against each other.

But now the Zhou Dynasty has issued a decree that it cannot be reopened, which means that it cannot be completely abolished. The chambers of commerce feel that all their efforts have been in vain. How can they not be angry?

Of course, there are those who are angry and those who are watching and enjoying themselves. Most of them are relatively small chambers of commerce and the major gambling houses that are trying to change their outfits. After hearing this news, their hearts dropped greatly.

In the face of those giant businessmen, whenever they suffer, it is when they benefit, so some people are happy and some are sad, and this is the only way in life.

When the news reached Jiangzhou Mansion, Ling Xin'an looked at the imperial edict with a smile on her lips and felt greatly relieved.

In the lobby of the government office, Duan Qing smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, there are a lot of complaints from the five state chambers of commerce!"

Ling Xin'an looked at the letters piled up more than a foot high and said, "Just let them complain and don't worry about it!"

"But, sir, it seems that we have lost integrity in this way!" Duan Qing said.

Ling Xin'an looked at Duan Qing, smiled lightly and said: "Master Duan Bo, if you think about it again, why does Your Majesty prohibit the reopening of the border?"

Duan Qing meditated for a long time, looking at Ling Xin'an with bright eyes, his mouth opened in shock, his face full of shock, and his lips were trembling: "Sir Ling, if it is so dangerous in the future and you are prone to losing your head, can you tell me in advance?

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Ling Xin'an smiled and said: "Master Duan, isn't this refreshing? I don't see any sign of fear."

Duan Qing smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, this is really risky. If you really allow it, wouldn't it be difficult to get off the horse?"

Ling Xin'an smiled and said: "Don't worry, it won't happen, because everyone knows that this cannot be done."

Duan Qing smiled bitterly and said: "In the future, if I have the opportunity to go to the capital, I will definitely thank Su and Wang for their life-saving grace."

Ling Xin'an laughed loudly: "It should, it should."

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