Wang Daozhong was completely defeated. At this point, he really had no choice. Since he had no choice, he had no choice but to beg for mercy.
But the key to the problem is that Mr. Xu revealed the key.
They have spent so much effort to punish me, and finally come up with a reason that everyone likes to hear. In order to sort out these black materials, I don’t know how much effort has been spent, how much sweat has been shed, we are all human beings, you have to show some sympathy.
Right. Now if you say I'll spare you, I'll spare you. How embarrassing are you to the Commander-in-Chief Yang Biao, how embarrassing are you to so many people in the Commander-in-Chief's Yamen, and why are you so embarrassing to Master Xu.
People have to compare their hearts with their hearts, and sorting out black materials not only takes time, but also takes a lot of brain power.
Wang Daozhong couldn't laugh or cry. He had no trump cards, nothing, and was not even qualified to trade with Mr. Xu. The only way was to beg for mercy, so he remained silent and kowtowed until his head was covered with blood.
His head was spinning, and he just murmured: "It's not a pity for me to die, but my parents are still here, so please have mercy on me..."
Xu Qian couldn't help but laugh. This guy obviously thought of himself as the king of the mountain.
He sighed, and then said: "Don't be too busy kowtowing now. If you have something to do, speak slowly. You are also the governor after all. You don't want to be polite or decent?"
Wang Daozhong refused, saying: "I just ask you to spare my life. I am a bull and a horse. I am willing to look up to you. Yes, I will support the new policy from today on. I will support the new policy from now on."
You must study Wang Xue, my lord..."
Xu Qian simply remained silent.
Let him mutter like crazy, let him kowtow.
After half a cup of tea, Wang Daozhong stopped. At this time, he was in a very embarrassed state, breathing heavily. It was obvious that he didn't have much energy left. He could no longer distinguish between blood and tears on his face, and a pair of
His eyes stared blankly at Xu Qian, not daring to say anything as he looked at this last life-saving straw.
Xu Qian sighed and said: "Why are you doing this? If you want to be a stumbling block for me, you have to act like a stumbling block. Well, since you are begging for mercy, I would like to spare you. However, if the fence is opened,
On your side, how can I explain to the court?"
Wang Daozhong was also stunned.
Yes, such a big thing has happened, and the imperial envoy was ordered to conduct a thorough investigation. On the one hand, it is to stabilize people's hearts, and on the other hand, it is to investigate the responsibility for this matter.
Who is responsible is very important.
Since it is not his responsibility in the king's way, then whose responsibility is it? Commander-in-chief Yang Biao, not to mention that he is not qualified, even if he is qualified, he wrote that confession, and he has obviously already stood with Xu Qian. So what's the point?
Who is there? There are a few governors here in Zhejiang who are qualified to be scapegoats, but these governors are now New Deal officials. It is impossible for Mr. Xu to sell one of his own people for your king.
Wang Daozhong's expression became more and more complicated. He couldn't help but look at Xu Qian for help, and said: "Then what your lord means is..."
Xu Qian said coldly: "When something goes wrong, we must trace it to its source. To know where the problem lies, someone must be responsible. You are also an official of the imperial court. It is clear to you that you have said what needs to be said. It might as well be like this. I
The officer will give you three days. Within three days, you can come up with a recipe that will allow me to protect you and at the same time make it easier for me. I will keep this confession for three days.
If I can't get a satisfactory answer after three days, then I have no choice but to apologize, can you understand?"
Xu Qian didn't say many words clearly, but Wang Dao suddenly understood something.
Master Xu gave him a chance, but where is the opportunity? There is no scapegoat in Zhejiang Province. Logically speaking, Master Xu would directly refuse because he could not find another person to replace him, but he still gave himself a chance. This one
It can be proved that Mr. Xu hopes that someone will become a scapegoat. Who is this person? Since it cannot be from Zhejiang Province, it can only be from the imperial court.
Thinking of the imperial court, Wang Daozhong had a cold war. There were not many people who could take charge of this matter. There was only one key figure. It was this person who formulated the commercial tax regulations, and it was this person who presided over the collection of commercial taxes. At the same time, he was also this person...
However, can this person afford to offend himself?
In a complicated mood, Wang Daozhong thanked him profusely and left.
Xu Qian looked at his back coldly. Xu Qian was almost sure that Wang Daozhong already knew what to do. Neither Yang Biao nor Wang Daozhong were actually his primary goals. For Xu Qian, the real goal was only
Maybe it was the imperial court. As the Minister of Household Affairs, it was no longer possible for him to make small fuss.
At this time, a disciple came to report and said: "Zhejiang Governor Zhao Ming wants to see you."
Zhao Ming was invited by Xu Qian. I think he had been here a long time ago, but it was a pity that Wang Daozhong was here, so he waited patiently. Once Wang Daozhong left, it would be convenient for him to talk.
Xu Qian nodded: "Please come in.
After a while, Zhao Ming came in and saluted.
Xu Qian stood up with a smile and said: "Brother Zhao, when we meet, we should not be too polite. Come, sit down and talk."!
Zhao Ming nodded and said politely: "Everyone feels at ease when your Excellency comes to Zhejiang. You don't know that now the whole Zhejiang Province is full of vitality again. Everyone finally has a job and business can continue. Although it is still
Some people are worried, but most people are still happy and excited."
"Worried, what are you worried about?" Xu Qian asked with a smile.
Zhao Mingdao: "What I'm worried about is naturally the business tax. Although your Excellency has already arrived, the court has not said that the business tax will not be collected."
Xu Qian couldn't help laughing and said: "Business taxes must be collected. What is the purpose of the imperial court's implementation of the New Deal? If commercial taxes are not levied, how will the imperial court support its troops? If there is a country, there will be taxes. This has been the principle since ancient times.
."
Zhao Ming smiled bitterly and said: "Xiaguan actually means the same thing, but you must also know that your heart is uneasy after all."
Xu Qian said calmly: "I'm sure I'm uneasy. Why I'm uneasy? In fact, it's not the tax, but I don't know how much the tax is, and I don't know how to collect it. This is the reason why I invited you here. There are many people in the imperial court now."
Difficulty, and everyone has made money following the New Deal, there is no reason not to pay taxes, but there must be a limit to tax payment. On the one hand, it must maintain the expenditure and expenses of the court, on the other hand, it must not be exhausted. Here
If you have a measured head and good control, everyone will be happy; if you don't have good control, the world will be in chaos."
"I'm here this time and can't stay long. But rules must be established after all. Without rules, nothing can be done. Setting the rules first is also to prevent someone from changing the order overnight in the future. Only by explaining things clearly can everyone know what to do.
,Yes or no?"
Zhao Ming nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, this is what I mean."
Xu Qian said: "So I have to trouble you. I plan to go to Ruyifang in ten days. You need to contact the major trading houses and some representatives of the merchants and ask them to come together. Let everyone sit together and explain the matter clearly.
,how?"
"This... is a way." Zhao Ming knew that Xu Qian's words were more effective than any number of imperial decrees. As long as Xu Qian was willing to come forward, the impact of commercial tax would be minimized.
He cheered up and said: "My lord, what you said is that you have to say it clearly. It's best to say it clearly."
Xu Qian then explained: "As for the candidates to participate in the discussion, your governor's office will decide. It is best to have people from all walks of life. In the future, this can also be established as a rule, such as at the beginning of each month,
The government can personally come forward and invite some businessmen and celebrities to sit down and talk in Ruyi Square. If they have any difficulties, the government will try their best to find ways to solve them. If the government has any difficulties, they can also ask them to lend a helping hand. Everyone can sit there calmly.
Being together and talking clearly is mutually beneficial, what do you think?"
Zhao Ming didn't know whether this method was good or not, but since Xu Qian proposed it, he naturally followed Xu Qian's words and said: "Yes, this is a good method. Since the lower officials want to promote it and set an example, there should be a name for it."
, I just don’t know what name to use, sir?”
Xu Qian muttered: "Since it is a consultation on governance, let's call it the CPPCC. When the CPPCC negotiates, it invites some representatives from all walks of life. You can invite some big businessmen and some small businesses. Since it is a consultation, you can also invite some
Some scholars, officials, gentry, merchants, and scholars all get together and chat with each other. It's just chatting. Even if they can't talk about anything, at least they get together and at least everyone can enhance some feelings. I'm here to give you some advice.
You guys can follow suit in the future."
Zhao Ming repeatedly said that everything he had came from Xu Qian, and Xu Qian was his protective umbrella, so Zhao Ming naturally followed Xu Qian's lead.
Now that the matter was finalized, Zhao Ming did not dare to stay. He quickly returned to the Governor's Yamen, and then invited all the secretaries and local officials to come over. He roughly explained what Xu Qian meant, and then said to everyone: "Everyone,
Lord Xu attaches great importance to this matter. We can't mess up the matter now, but the invitation is the most troublesome at the moment. How about this. The number of people is temporarily set at 300, of which 50 are scholars and 50 are businessmen.
One hundred people, and the gentry must also invite fifty, and others, as well as some people elected by various trades, will be enough to account for fifty or sixty people. Our officials from the province and the government will make up for other shortcomings. Each government
Several candidates have to be recommended, and on the scholar side, the academic officials will be chosen, and the officials attending the meeting will draw up the list. What do you think? If you have no objections, let's do it. The roster will be drawn up tomorrow.
Urge them to make the trip as soon as possible. Time is short and cannot be missed!"