However, Mei Lehe's mind reflected on the situation before this new government came to power.

Speculations about the new government from all sides.

No matter what their evaluation is.

But in the end there is a result.

The way we treat Chinese people must change.

If you still look at this country with the old eyes.

Treat this country the old way.

Then you will definitely regret it in the future.

"The principle of customs is to take China's interests as the basic principle"

Hurd appeared in Merle's mind at the same time.

It was also when his uncle took office as the General Taxation Department of Customs.

basic principles formulated.

but now.

Customs has already deviated from its basic principles.

It also deviates from the "neutrality" principle of customs.

Now the "neutrality principle" of customs.

In fact, it is just a means.

Moreover, it is predicated on the support of foreign missions and consular groups and the involvement of force.

"An unexpected choice was made at the right time."

at this time.

Mei Lehe became curious about the new Prime Minister who was far away in the capital.

Out of curiosity, he chose this moment to challenge the authority of the Customs and Taxation Department.

Actually.

As early as three years ago.

Mei Lehe, who has just taken office as the Jiangsu Customs and Taxation Department.

He had already started dealing with Li Zicheng.

To be precise, we got in touch indirectly.

After Lianyungang opened as a port.

As the Jiangsu Customs and Taxation Department, Mei Lehe naturally has the right to request the establishment of a permanent customs in Lianyungang.

But this is the matter of setting up a "permanent pass".

It took Merlot and a year and a half.

In the end, a compromise was made with Merlot.

As a price, a Chinese-American Changguan Commissioner was appointed.

Only then was it possible to establish a permanent pass in Lianyungang.

And the reason why Merle and he compromised.

The reason is very simple.

Although ** Company has never objected to the establishment of permanent customs in Lianyungang.

But when he sent the first customs commissioner to prepare for the customs Lianyun Changguan.

But unexpectedly encountered a dilemma - unable to purchase land in Lianyun to establish a customs.

The reply from ** company was very simple - the land has been sold.

This lasted three months.

After many negotiations.

Lianyunguan finally got a small piece of land.

But later.

But I encountered a construction problem again.

First, the materials cannot be purchased.

Later it became impossible to transport it in.

Then it became impossible to construct again.

The management committee used every possible method to make things difficult for Lianyunguan.

at last.

They even forced Lianyunguan to work at sea and were not allowed to enter the port.

Can't even enter the parking area.

After a year and a half of soft competition.

Faced with the "lack of oil and salt" of Longhai Railway Company.

Merlot had no choice but to send people to negotiate with the railway company.

Finally I figured out the reason.

They do not accept foreigners to serve as the chief of Lianyun Changguan.

Unlike Anglian, who kept saying that he would send a customs fleet to blockade Lianyun, Merle and Mingming.

Even if the customs fleet is dispatched.

Even if the consular delegation is involved.

But on the Longhai Railway.

In Lianyun.

There is no support from the railway company.

Setting up a permanent gate is doomed to accomplish nothing.

If they don't cooperate, in Lianyun.

Customs can't even get out of the gate.

In the end, Merlot chose to compromise.

A Chinese customs officer was appointed, and Lianyunguan Pass became one of all customs offices in China.

The only customs office with no foreign employees.

It was precisely because of Merle and Li Zicheng who had "tried" Li Zicheng's soft methods.

After Li Zicheng became Prime Minister.

I have been paying close attention to the actions of the State Council.

Now it has set the first fire on the customs.

That is beyond his expectation.

But it seems to be expected.

The situation facing the customs today is absolutely different from that between 1911 and 1912.

The foundation that has seemed rock solid for decades is being eroded bit by bit.

It is difficult to reconcile the national consciousness with the Foreign Taxation Office, but compared with the past.

The current customs is more inclined to missions.

This will inevitably lead to the Customs and Foreign Taxation Department to stand on the opposite side of the Chinese government and the Chinese people.

If Anglian still doesn't realize that the customs' strong foundation has begun to shake.

So······

Silent.

Mei Lehe's eyes lit up, and he vaguely saw an opportunity.

He is Hurd's nephew.

Influenced by Hart.

But Anglian is the son of Hart's friend.

Also inspired by Hurd.
To be continued...