However, the story of Aunt Xu's cup of tea is much more than that.

Before Hu Du had left, other merchants came to the door.

At this time, the Weihui Mansion was already a frightened bird, they suddenly heard that the Daimyo's Mansion was going to be closed, and they were all frightened, and it was just a matter of paying the money, and they didn't even give you the opportunity to pay the money, so it was really over, and they hurriedly came to Guo Dan to ask for details.

Guo Dan said a little bit of bad talk, so that they could feel a little at ease.

That night, Guo Dan and Ji Gui agreed on a strategy, and then Ji Gui rushed to the Daimyo's Mansion to negotiate with Mao Shen on the second day.

This can't be delayed, and now Weihui Mansion is already panicked, and the slightest wind and grass is scared to death.

In comparison, the capital is really harmonious.

Never .......

This is really a smooth situation that the Ming court has never had before.

And the results are immediate!

Corruption in commercial taxation has been reduced to almost zero.

The only corruption that may have occurred in the border areas was concentrated in the north for trade with the Mongols, after all, the reform was mainly aimed at the country, and did not involve customs and border areas. Because it is controlled by the border army over there, not to mention that Li Chengliang is Shen Shixing's winner, even if it is not, the officials will not be able to gain a foothold there.

Because there is no army to support, who dares to go to the border and ask the Mongols to stop and issue tax invoices, even if it is a different person to take charge, the army is still an army, this cannot be controlled.

But in addition, there were many less harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and a group of capable officials were promoted, which became more efficient.

Prices in the capital also began to fall, including wine and silk, except for the rise in luxury goods, the rest were falling.

Not to mention those ordinary citizens, even the middle and lower-level officials feel very happy.

Today, Wang Xijue and Wang Jiaping came to the market to inspect again.

Seeing the lively bazaar, Wang Xijue suddenly sighed with emotion: "I am not satisfied with you, I am really worried about Guo Dan now!" ”

Wang Jiaping stroked his beard and smiled, "Most of the credit for this reform is because of Guo Dan." But I don't think you need to worry about Guo Dan, in terms of trading, Guo Dan's methods are really unfathomable, not only can we not worry about him, but we still have to guard against him. ”

Wang Xijue nodded and said, "But we also have to plan for the next step, my Daming's problem is not only the tariff, but also the salt tax and agricultural tax." ”

It's all taxes!

It can be seen that the biggest problem in the Ming Dynasty was that there was no money.

Zhang Juzheng's change is not just a whip method, but when it comes to Zhang Juzheng's change, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is a whip method, because this is the core, and everything is for money.

Wang Jiaping asked, "What are your plans?" ”

Wang Xijue said: "If you have to talk about the salt tax, we have discussed it last time, and Shen Shoufu is more cautious about it, indeed, the salt tax involves too many interests." But we can start with agricultural taxes. Zhang Ge Lao changed the law at the beginning, and although he achieved great success, he also left many problems.

For example, the problem of fire consumption, Guo Dan is in Weihui Mansion, and he can earn tens of thousands of taels a year with fire consumption, and about this matter, I also specially inquired, in fact, Guo Dan is relatively restrained, and the government earns much more than Guo Dan! This time, we are Guo Dan to reform the tariffs, and next time we can borrow Zhang Ge Lao to improve the agricultural tax system, reduce the burden on the people, and increase the taxes of landlords. ”

Wang Jiaping frowned and said, "But will Shen Shoufu agree?" ”

Of course he understands what Wang Xijue means, why it went so smoothly this time, mainly because everyone had to deal with Guo Dan, and before Guo Dan, there was another person who made the officials of the DPRK and China hateful, and this person was Zhang Juzheng.

Wang Xijue hopes to put Zhang Juzheng in the front, do the same, first accuse Zhang Juzheng of the shortcomings of reform, gain the support of the opposition forces, and then carry out another round of reform.

Wang Xijue said: "If we want to continue the reform, we must still get the support of other ministers, otherwise, it will never be as smooth as today. ”

Wang Jiaping nodded.

Since they have already started reforms, they must continue to do so, because they want to strengthen the power of the cabinet, and in order to consolidate these hard-won gains, they must continue and continue to deepen reforms.

Otherwise, tariff reform will be meaningless.

......

Today's Wanli is still more diligent than before, who made him angry for a while, shouted the slogan of "hard work", and also removed the crown he hated, then he always had to express it.

However, he didn't trust the ministers very much, and he still trusted Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and the celebrant supervisor.

Qianqing Palace.

"Minister, what's the situation outside now?"

Wanli asked Zhang Whale.

Zhang Jing said: "Back to Your Majesty, now the implementation of the new law is very smooth, the people and businessmen are very supportive, the canal is also calm, and the tax revenue has increased a lot. ”

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Wanli a few times.

Dongchang is very concerned about this matter and has mobilized many people, but it has been three months since the implementation of the new law, and the cabinet is very smooth, while the situation in Weihui Mansion is precarious, whether it is imports or exports, they are declining.

But Guo Dan didn't make a big move, just to help those businessmen adjust their production plans every day.

This made Zhang Whale a little suspicious, and he wanted to test Wanli's attitude towards this matter.

When Wanli heard this, he immediately looked shocked, "How is this possible?" Which time did the law change not go wrong, why did it go so smoothly this time, have you investigated it clearly? ”

Zhang Jing hurriedly said: "How dare Weichen deceive Your Majesty, it is true that he is despicable." ”

"That's weird." Wanli frowned.

Zhang Whale said truthfully: "Your Majesty, this is because the ministers all want to deal with Guo Dan, even if their own interests are slightly harmed, they are also forbearing, so the new law will be so smooth." ”

Wanli snorted: "Speaking of which, it still depends on Guo Dan." ”

Zhang Jing nodded and said, "Weichen believes that the cabinet will not object to this statement." ”

He certainly didn't want to give the credit to the cabinet.

"They're really promising!"

Wanli You snorted and asked again, "Is Wei Hui Mansion okay?" ”

Zhang Whale said: "Because Weihui Mansion does not have an official government, it is not easy for our Dongchang to enter the investigation, but as far as Weichen knows, Weihui Mansion seems to be the only state capital that has been harmed in the new tariff law this time." ”

"Hurt?"

Wanli hurriedly asked, "How much was it hurt?" ”

Zhang Whale said: "I don't know the specifics, but the news that came seems to have hurt a lot." ”

Wanli said angrily: "Didn't you say that it wasn't aimed at Weihui Mansion?" ”

"They didn't target Weihui, it's just that Weihui is very dependent on trade with other state capitals, however, one of the purposes of the new tariff law is to take care of the local people, restricting the export of some grain and timber, so it ........"

Zhang Whale's words are really impartial, that is because he is now in a very interesting position, he does not want Guo Dan to break through the encirclement, but he also does not want Guo Dan to die like this, the best result is that Guo Dan is lying in the grave, and the cabinet is lying on the hospital bed.

He just told Wanli the truth about Wei Hui Mansion, boss, you just take a hand to drag Guo Dan, don't let him die like this.

Wanli frowned, and said: "Factory minister, you immediately send someone to watch the Weihui Mansion, and if there is any trouble, report to me immediately." ”

Zhang Whale said: "Weichen obeys. ”

"If nothing else, you can quit."

"Wechen retired."

After Zhang Whale went out, Wanli leaned back slightly, "What is this Guo Dan doing, why don't you make a move?" ”

Li Guidao: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, since all this was arranged by Guo Dan, he must have a solution." ”

Wanli sighed: "I'm afraid he is playing with fire and setting himself on fire!" ”

There is one person who thinks the same as him, and this person is Liu Chengchang.

"Grandpa, Guo Dan won't play with fire and set himself on fire this time, right?"

Liu Zongcheng glanced at Liu Chengbian.

Liu Chengbian continued: "According to the news from Weihui Mansion, the situation in Weihui Mansion is now very bad, their trade with other places is continuing to decline, and the import of grain and raw materials is also declining, plus the entire Nanzhili is encouraging merchants to go home to do business. Everything of this kind is very unfavorable to Guo Dan. ”

Liu Zongcheng sighed and said, "This is exactly what grandpa is most worried about. ”

Liu Chengbian said: "Doesn't grandpa want Guo Dan to fail?" ”

Liu Zongcheng nodded and said: "Having said that, the reason why grandpa chose to cooperate with Guo Dan is not because of the failure of Guo Dan, but because even if Guo Dan succeeds, we can still control the official teeth, but if the new tariff law is harmful to Weihui Mansion and not beneficial, then how can Guo Dan tolerate the new tariff law?" ”

Liu Chengchang's heart sank.

Zhang Whale hopes to become a zero-sum game, and the two sides are fighting to the death, anyway, they stay out of the matter, and the Liu family just doesn't want to become a zero-sum game, because the risk is too great, and he likes to see a slow death.

And the faction of Li Zhi and Huang Daxiao hopes that Guo Dan will lie down quickly, and we will settle the account internally.

Wang Xijue and Wang Jiaping hoped that Guo Dan would maintain the status quo, and Guo Dan would stalemate with them in a state of immortality.

Although they are doing the same thing, they are actually all making their own calculations.

And the merchants of Weihui Mansion became more and more anxious, disappointed and panicked as the days passed.

Although Ji Gui went to the Daimyo's Mansion to solve the matter of customs clearance, although it was still much slower than before, at least everyone knew in their hearts when their goods would be able to go out, but this was not enough to dispel everyone's doubts.

Because they are adjusting, other state capitals are also adjusting, and the environment is changing, those prefects have gradually formed a consensus, that is, Weihui Mansion has robbed them of their commercial taxes, and they are more or less using some means to hinder local merchants from communicating with Weihui Mansion.

However, they can only publicize and publicize, and they dare not use their power to deal with Wei Hui Mansion.

Textile workshops.

"Brother Qin."

"Yo! It's Fourth Brother Hu. ”

Qin Zhuang hurriedly got up and arched his hand to Hu Yuan, "Why do you have time to come to me today." ”

"I happened to be passing through here, so I'm going to come in and have a look." Hu Yuan looked left and right, and whispered: "Brother Qin, when is this, why are you still hurrying up in this workshop." ”

"This ......!"

Qin Zhuang hesitated slightly, and suddenly asked, "I heard that your leather workshop is also stepping up to work. ”

As soon as these words came out, the two looked at each other.

"Isn't it Guo Dan'......?"

"Allows you to reduce costs."

"Can't sell it."

"And said don't tell anyone."

The two of them were dumbfounded.

"It's... What the hell is going on? ”

"I don't know! It was Guo Dan who asked me to do this, and the Mongolians over there are not restricted, so the leather is still sent here in batches. But I heard that there are few silk deliveries from the south of the Yangtze River. ”

"There are fewer on the Jiangnan side, but the Jiangnan side is mainly good silk, and Guo Dan asked me to mix the second and the good ones, and I am not short of silk."

"But now the market is not very good, what if you can't sell it after producing so much? I've already accumulated a lot of goods in my warehouse, so I'm just going to take a look at you today. ”

"Why don't I be, this market is not day by day, but ...... Guo Dan said that he couldn't sell it. ”

"Have you signed a contract with Guo Dan?"

“...... You... Have you signed it? ”

“......！”

......

Chen Lou.

"Brother Guo, in the past three days, there have been 50,000 taels of silver deposited in Qianzhuang and remitted to Nanjing." Cao Xiaodong said to Guo Dan.

Chen Chen also said: "Uncle, this situation is getting worse and worse, many businessmen who were originally waiting and watching have decided to return to Nanjing, and I believe that in the next few days, there will be more money to be remitted to Nanjing." ”

Guo Dan groaned for a while, and said in a low voice: "Have you prepared all the money I asked you to prepare?" ”

Cao Xiaodong nodded.

Chenchen couldn't help but shudder.

Because he knew that Guo Dan might mobilize the largest sum of money in history this time.

Guo Dan nodded and said, "That's okay, you go back first, but you have to pay close attention to the movement of the deposited silver." ”

"Oh."

The two little ones looked at each other and left in disappointment.

They all felt very depressed, and hoped that Guo Dan could think of a countermeasure earlier, but unfortunately they were disappointed every time.

"Third sister!"

"Hello third sister!"

As soon as they arrived at the door, they saw Yang Feixu walking in, and the two hurriedly saluted.

Yang Feixu nodded, came to Guo Dan's side, took out a money ticket and handed it to Guo Dan.

Guo Dan's face was overjoyed, and he took it over to take a look, and finally showed a smile on his face, "It's considered to be here, if I don't come again, I can't stand it." ”

As soon as the words fell, he glanced outside and saw Aunt Xu walking in.

Guo Dan folded the money ticket in front of her and put it in his sleeve.

Yang Feixu saw it in his eyes and thought to himself, this person is really a natural brocade guard.

Of course, Aunt Xu didn't care about this, she said worriedly: "What is the situation outside now?" ”

She gradually realized that it seemed that it was difficult for this Weihui Mansion to adapt to the new tariff law, and the fixed supply of raw materials had to be renegotiated, or even re-founded, and in terms of retail channels, because the price was too high, there were returns, and of course she didn't want Guo Dan to fall.

"Very bad."

Guo Dan shook his head and asked, "I wonder if the layman has a way to solve it?" ”

Aunt Xu frowned silently.

If she had a way, it would be officialdom, but the problem was that she didn't want to see the new tariff law fail.

Guo Dan didn't know what she was thinking, and said, "No matter what, I can't let this situation spread anymore, I have to save Wei Hui Mansion." ”

Aunt Xu was slightly stunned and asked, "What are you going to do?" ”

"Send money."

When these two words were spoken, Guo Dan was domineering.