Wu Zheng smiled self-deprecatingly, "But I still blackmailed the Mo family and the rich families in the city."

"No. This is not blackmail. Bo Ye really thinks that I and these rich people are surrendering to Bo Ye's military power and let Bo Ye take it away?"

"Oh, is there any hidden truth?"

"I can't tell you the secret, but if I really want to fight against Master, Master is probably not going to be able to get too good." Mo Jienian said calmly, "At that time, there were only a few thousand people in the hands of the adults, but we, the wealthy families in the city, could gather at least five thousand. Does Master believe me?"

Wu Zhengxin, at that time, only the Lianghu guards who were less than 3,000 of them were his own soldiers, and the remaining ones were the ten thousand surrendered troops. At that time, the ten thousand surrendered troops had not been reorganized, and the whole country was in a mess.

If the rich families in the city join forces to riot, it is indeed very dangerous. Ten thousand surrendered troops are originally garrisons in Hangzhou, and they must have contacts with these rich families. If you are not careful, the situation will be completely out of control.

"I believe. But why do you let me blackmail each family?"

Mo obsessed with a leisurely statement: "I said at this time that even if we surrender to the enemy, we still have our hometown in mind. I think my uncle doesn't believe it."

Wu Zheng really doesn't believe it. After a person is too bent and has become a slave, there will be a second or third time.

This is also the main reason why Wu Zheng has always been on guard against Mo Nian.

Mo Zhinian smiled bitterly and said, "But this is the fact. We may have surrendered to the Qing Dynasty for various reasons, but we also have our hometown. You may not believe it, but if I say something, you can believe it."

"What's the matter?"

"Which dynasty can be compared with the taxes of thirty or one? We all made a fortune by merchants. Even if we don't care about the kindness of the 100-year protection of the Ming Dynasty, we should plan for our future livelihood."

Wu Zheng understood, and this was right. Wu Zheng only realized today that the taxes of the Ming Dynasty court were not high, even far lower than any dynasty, so low that they were embarrassed to say it.

It was only today that I realized that the political atmosphere in both the court and the people is not stricter than any other dynasty, at least I have never been convicted for words.

Just imagine how strict the political atmosphere that even the emperor's will can be rejected is still so strict? You should know that none of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty were puppets.

This is very important.

Wu Zheng believed it again.

"I believe." Even in later generations, it is probably difficult to imagine such low taxes. From this point of view, later generations had a great misunderstanding of the Ming Dynasty, and this misunderstanding came from these naked Confucius and Mencius children who defected to the Tartars, as well as the Qing court's slander of the previous dynasty.

Of course, extremely low taxes refer to the tax amount explicitly issued by the court. Some local governments have privately increased, levyed, or colluded with vassal kings to force miscellaneous taxes. This is impossible to count and is not representative.

Because the imperial treasury did not receive these taxes, and to blame the imperial court, it would be a generalization of the matter.

This is like some provinces in later generations who are fair and should be exempted from tolls after the expiration of regulations, but local governments still charge them. If you blame the national policy, it would be a bit unreasonable.

Today's detailed discussion with Mo Zhinian completely changed Wu Zheng's concept of the Ming Dynasty, at least a major turning point.

Because Wu Zheng realized at this time that it was not useless.

And the people of the world are not unwilling to worry about their homeland.

Emperor Chongzhen also rose up with the crow of roosters, unable to sleep at night, and became ill due to fatigue. He never had a good day in the palace.

Then the real main reason must come from those middle and upper classes who hold real power, that is, those so-called elite classes.

This understanding had a great impact on Wu Zheng's future behavior.

"Then let's discuss your three conditions." Wu Zheng's words made Mo Zhinian look happy, "I can agree to the financial power, but there is also a premise, that is, the Mo family will not be allowed to enter the court from you."

Mo Zhennian was stunned, "This is impossible! The three conditions of old man complement each other. How can he control the financial power without being an official? How can he be granted the title of Duke of the Kingdom without marriage? How can he not enter the court with the honor of Duke of the Kingdom?"

Wu Zheng laughed. This was the result he wanted. If Mo Zhinian even knew this, then Wu Zheng could only sing Little Apple with him.

"Have you heard of financial separation?"

Mo Zhengan opened his mouth wide in surprise and then began to think.

Then he suddenly realized: "Wonderful, this move not only ensures the control of financial power, but also eliminates the constraints and influences of various departments in the court on the Ministry of Revenue."

Speaking of this, Mo Zhinian frowned and said, "But one thing, how can Mr. Bo ensure that the tax department after independence have sufficient execution rights?"

This question asked the point, separate financial power, although it reduced the influence of each department on it, as an independent department, how can we implement the tax system?

If there is no military power or government power, how can we enforce it?

Wu Zheng said: "The financial department is established, and the branches are branched to the county level. According to large, medium and small counties, the tax police are set up to 50 to 100, so as to ensure the implementation of the tax system. In addition, the merger of the Maritime Bureau will also set up a corresponding number of tax police to ensure the collection of tariffs."

After hearing this, Mo Zhinian nodded repeatedly and said, "This strategy is very wonderful. My uncle is indeed a natural talent. In this way, I agree with the prerequisite for the Mo family not to enter the court."

Wu Zheng said: "Financial, political connection, wealth, and military connection are the ways to die."

Don’t be obsessed with a stern thought, and said righteously: “I remember it.”

"Then let's talk about the second thing. Today is a gentleman's appointment, so there is no need for this marriage?"

Mo Ji Nian shook his head and said, "Mr. Bo said that this is a gentleman's appointment. Although I dare not judge Bo Ye, I think I am not a gentleman. Since I am not a gentleman, I naturally may break the contract. What do you think?"

Wu Zheng heard the old man's meaning in and out of words. Mo Zhong believed that he was not a gentleman, so naturally he did not think that Wu Zheng was a gentleman.

You can be regarded as the lord, but you do not think that the lord is a gentleman. This is not to be obsessed with.

Wu Zheng hesitated, not that Wu Zheng wanted to make a show or wanted to play a humble gentleman, but that there was a very serious problem involved.

Mo Ming took over the financial power and married his granddaughter to Wu Zheng, which can be said to have obtained the guarantee he wanted.

But the Mo family's financial power and marriage power will expand without restrictions. It only restricts the connection with politics and military forces, which can no longer hinder the wild growth of this power. As one thing said, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop.

Even if the Mo family does not have any unfaithful intentions, it cannot stop people with ulterior motives, so there is a need to add a constraint.

Wu Zheng couldn't think of this effective way to restrain himself, so hesitated.

Mo Zhinian's expression was already very calm, and he had already taken the initiative in the conversation.

As long as Wu Zheng has ambitions, he cannot refuse this temptation.

If you cannot refuse this temptation, you have to accept the conditions you offer.

Then the marriage will become a bond that binds the interests of both parties.
Chapter completed!