Wang Xijue's proposal to achieve nationalization not only won the support of most officials, but also made many powerful people who opposed Guo Dan begin to turn to Wang Xijue, and expressed their support for nationalization.

But their move is not really greedy for the benefits.

They think this can be discussed later, anyway, they always have a chance only in the hands of the country.

They are gradually awakening now. This struggle is different from any other time before, because it is no longer a dispute between factions in the court, but a powerful foreign enemy is eyeing the system. After a series of operations in Wanli last year, Guo Dan's power has increased greatly. Now it is difficult to deal with Guo Dan with their own strength alone.

Officials must unite.

Of course, they also knew that the emperor had begun to strengthen the power of the cabinet, obviously to balance Guo Dan with the cabinet. However, the cabinet was too strong, which was not a good thing for them. They wanted to be their own party before, but the result made them very depressed. This power was not as good as that of the cabinet and its financial resources were not as good as that of Guo Dan. They were squeezed in the middle by two forces, which was very uncomfortable.

They all tend toward the cabinet.

However, one group was in great pain when they heard this news.

What are you doing!

This group is salt merchants. They saw that the general situation was settled and were about to unite with Guo Dan, but the court wanted to build a state-owned enterprise again.

If the state-owned enterprise succeeds, then Guo Dan’s promise will definitely not be fulfilled.

The two sides have fundamental contradictions in their ideas.

this......!

How should I make a decision?

The salt merchants are already in a daze. They have never encountered such a complicated situation before. They don’t know who should flatter them.

I can only keep waiting and watching.

When Guo Dan heard the news, he immediately went to the Ministry of War.

This play must be performed realistically. If Guo Dan had no action, the other party would definitely doubt it. How could Guo Dan admit defeat easily?

Ministry of War.

"Sir, I am also a financial advisor to the Ming Dynasty. Shouldn't I sit and talk?"

Guo Dan stood in the middle of the lobby, with Wang Xijue sitting on it, and six officials from both sides of the left and right, feeling that he was like a prisoner.

Wang Xijue smiled and said, "Look at who should give you the seat."

Officials such as Wang Yie all looked at Guo Dan provocatively.

Click me!

Come on, click me!

Let me tell you if I'm going to criticize you.

Guo Dan glanced at them, felt a very unfriendly atmosphere deeply, and said, "Forget it! I'm not here to have tea today. I just want to ask the government that will vigorously rectify the salt industry and adopt a state-owned strategy. What does it mean to adopt a state-owned strategy?"

Yu Qi immediately snorted, "This is a national event, what does it have to do with you, a grass man?"

Guo Tan smiled and said, "I am the Ming Dynasty financial advisor hired by His Majesty, so of course I am qualified to inquire."

Wang Xijue smiled and said, "You are so smart, do you still need my official to explain to you the meaning of this state-owned enterprise?"

"That's not necessary."

Guo Dan shook his head and said, "It's just that the government has made a mess of the salt industry. The official salt cannot be sold, and private salt is everywhere. Among them, there are countless corruption. This not only leads to a sharp decline in the treasury tax revenue, but also causes the people to suffer. It can be seen that the government will not manage these things at all.

If that is the case, why not give it to us merchants. The government is only responsible for collecting taxes. After all, this is what the government is good at. I promise that the merchants will dominate the tax. This tax income will definitely increase. This way, the court can save worry and fill the national treasury. Isn’t it beautiful?”

Wang Xijue smiled and said, "You also know that salt is closely related to the country and the people, so how can the court give you a businessman with confidence?"

Guo Dan laughed and said, "Has lord forgotten Weihui Mansion? It was a businessman who pushed the position of the Fuzhou Mansion to the country's most prosperous ones by the government."

"This official does not deny it, but." Wang Xijue sneered coldly: "But I have not forgotten that a few days ago, the mansion of the Minister of Works was actually attacked by artillery. This has never happened before, until the court handed over the firearms to the Grand Canyon for production...!"

All the officials were stunned, why did they mention this again?

Guo Dan said excitedly: "I have explained this to the adults. It has nothing to do with me. Isn't the evidence obtained at present all pointing to the White Lotus Sect?"

Wang Xijue said: "But the real murderer has never been caught. You cannot escape the relationship before this case is settled. This matter will be reported to Your Majesty that you must investigate the Grand Canyon and strengthen supervision of the Grand Canyon. You merchants cannot do anything for profit. If you hand over the salt industry to the merchants, God knows what will happen in the future."

"You...!" Guo Dan's expression changed and she sneered: "Sir, don't say I didn't remind you that doing business is not what adults are good at. If you are rashly running, you may lose all your money, but there is no business that is stable and profitable."

Wang Xijue smiled and said, "I heard that you have a lot of salt fields in Luzon."

Guo Dan said: "The people in Luzon also need to eat salt!"

Wang Xijue nodded and said, "I don't object to this, but there is no rule. If I let my official know that a piece of Luzon salt has entered the Central Plains, I promise you that Weihui Mansion will not be able to buy a piece of salt."

Domineering!

The officials sitting there couldn't help but stand up straight, this is the tone we officials should have.

Guo Dan frowned and said, "Sir, do you dare to say this in front of His Majesty?"

"Why don't you dare?"

Wang Xijue said: "I only act according to the rules. There is a saying about where the salt produced is produced and where it is sold. If Your Majesty allows Luzon salt to enter the inland, Your Majesty must issue an order first. However, before Your Majesty issues an imperial edict, Luzon salt cannot enter the inland. If you do not follow the rules, why should this official tell you the rules?"

That's really good!

So comfortable!

Wang Yie really wanted to applaud Wang Xijue for helping him.

He was so intimidated by Guo Dan before.

Guo Dan frowned, looked directly at Wang Xijue, nodded and said, "Okay! Since lord attaches great importance to rules, then I will also stare at you, but don't let me catch your handle, otherwise, I will definitely go to Your Majesty to sue you."

Wang Xijue sneered: "Everyone! You must also bless the court to find out anything in the Grand Canyon, otherwise, I will definitely let you lose money."

"Then let's go and see."

Guo Dan raised his lips and said, "Forgot to remind adults, I have never been involved in the salt industry before, and the bad situation in the salt industry has nothing to do with me."

Wang Xijue asked, "So what?"

Guo Tan smiled and said, "In other words, even if I don't make trouble, you will get worse and worse. Don't be like Weihui Mansion and Kaifeng Mansion, and you have to ask me to wipe your butt as a humble person. Now my hands are calluses. I am a businessman, not a professional butt wiper."

"Damn it!"

Yu Qi suddenly stood up and pointed at Guo Dan and said, "You are such a tough guy. How dare you talk to the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet like this."

Guo Tan said: "Doesn't Confucianism advocates sincerity as the basis? Is it wrong to tell the truth?"

"you....!"

"Shu Yu!"

Wang Xijue waved his hand and said, "Don't get angry with him. This is his usual trick. The purpose is to anger us and make us say the wrong thing."

As he said that, he said to Guo Dan again: "Listen, you will never succeed this decision, and this is just the first step. The court will strengthen the rectification of the mining industry in the future. Then you must not use this tone to buy iron ore from the court. In your words, this is not the case for trading."

After hearing this, Guo Dan couldn't help but look angry and said, "Sir, remember what I said today. When I return to Beijing, I will definitely think of what Your Majesty has reported."

Wang Xijue laughed and said, "Why are you so angry? Do you think this coal and iron ore belongs to you?"

"I... OK, let's take a look! Let's say goodbye."

Guo Dan bowed casually and turned around and left.

happy!

It's so satisfying!

Seeing Guo Dan leaving in a furious manner, the man sitting directly reached the high chao.

It's so cool!

But they never thought that one day, so many masters would feel so happy when they argued with a businessman.

......

"How about it?"

Aunt Xu, who was waiting in the carriage, asked when she saw Guo Dan get into the carriage.

Guo Dan laughed and said, "Madam, don't worry, Wang Xijue and I are considered old partners, and we still have a little tacit understanding." As he said, he said to the groom again, "Go back."

Aunt Xu pondered for a moment and said, "But I think it may not be convincing if you only act in this scene. After all, you never gave up easily before."

Guo Dan hurriedly asked, "I wonder what my wife has to do?"

Aunt Xu said: "Even the state-owned enterprise will harm the interests of the powerful and powerful. You have said more than once before that there are no eternal friends and enemies, only eternal interests. Then just talk about the matter. Once the state-owned enterprise is, you and the powerful will be victims, so you will naturally have the opportunity to cooperate."

Guo Dan blinked and said, "Madam, let me contact those powerful people to fight against the cabinet?"

"That's right." Aunt Xu nodded.

Guo Dan looked worried and said, "In theory, there is a chance to do this, so...so will this backfire? If the powerful really choose to support me, it would be embarrassing, and Wang Xijue will also have doubts about me."

"Don't worry about this."

Aunt Xu shook her head and said, "Because you had bombarded the mansion of the Minister and burned the granary of the Duke of Wei, they would never agree. After all, Wang Xijue could not take their lives, but you could. Therefore, if you do this, they will only make them more inclined to Wang Xijue, because it proves that you value this salt profit very much, and they will naturally support the state-owned enterprise more and take it back to you."

Guo Dan nodded and said, "Madam is right. That's OK. I'll let Kou Yi go and contact me later."

As he said that, he opened his hand and gently hugged Aunt Xu, and sighed: "We are really fathers and mothers!"

Aunt Xu smiled and said, "As long as the reward is reasonable, what's wrong?"
Chapter completed!