Jiangning's Grand Marshal's Mansion had become a vegetable market at this moment. When Zeng Guofan announced the ban on transferring all bulk industries in the Jiangnan region, everyone in the lobby was stunned, and then there was a voice of opposition.

"What is the Grand Marshal doing? There has never been such a ban in the dynasty for more than 200 years. People can buy and sell land and industries freely. As long as they pay taxes according to the regulations, why should our government manage it?"

"It's a taboo, this is a huge taboo! Da Zheng, do you know that once such a ban is introduced, the entire Jiangnan economy will be frozen, and the tax revenue will be greatly reduced for two consecutive months. How do we pay military salaries? How do we pay flag salaries? How do we pay salaries?"

"It's still a trivial matter when the money is gone. The key is that the court will deeply fear us. There were many people in the Sijiu City who suspected that we were disobedient. Now, if you make such a trouble, wouldn't it be even more convincing to others?"

The officials said and said nothing, but none of them supported Zeng Guofan's orders, which made the old farmer next to the commander turn white.

"Silent..." A long shout shocked the chaotic vegetable market, and the old farmer turned his head and looked at the commander.

Zeng Guofan had long guessed everyone's reaction. He didn't get angry but just smiled faintly, "Is there any more? Who has a new truth? Let me tell you before I go north, don't keep it in my heart..."

Everyone looked at each other for a few times, and finally the powerful general Bao Chao bowed and said, "Master, my subordinates don't say anything about false truths anymore. Let me tell the truth!"

"This Nanpiao crisis was not only the merchants suffered heavy losses, but the old brothers of our Hunan Army also released a lot of blood. We are so thick that we can withstand it, but what about the middle-level officers of small families? What about ordinary big-headed soldiers? They don't have the wealth of ours!"

"Oh... After all, the Hunan Army still relies on the family that has been built on war. Hundreds of thousands of people don't need to produce and save some money. The one who relies on the seizure during the war and rewards from the court. When the war is over, we will naturally have no way to make money..."

"The war cannot last forever. Now it's time for civil servants to get rich. Grandmaster, you have to think about your brothers! Money tickets have become waste paper, so why don't we brothers buy some industries with money? Is it really going to starve everyone to death?"

This sentence was so real, and there was a voice in the lobby that was immediately echoed, "That's right, there will be no war in the future, we will not know much skills and will not be able to manage it. Are we just sitting there for nothing? If we don't save some family business for ourselves at this time, we will really have no chance..."

Zeng Guofan nodded, "Yes, I finally got to the point after talking for a long time. This is much better than saying those empty words... But I ask you to think about it again, what will happen if I release the ban?"

"I have a telegram here, which was sent by Zuo Jigao, who is in Xi'an... Do you all think my ban was requested by Xiao Letian? It's a big mistake. In fact, before Xiao Letian's telegram, Zuo Jigao had already made the same request!"

With a bang, people were stunned, "Why are Zuo Zongtang doing this little business? He didn't make a fortune in Xi'an, and would he stop us from getting rich? He actually had such a telegram before Xiao Letian..."

Zeng Guofan sighed, "Oh... Zuo Jigao can see through it! He said in the telegram that if the Nanpiao collapses completely, then the foreigners in Shanghai will definitely take action. With their huge financial resources, I am afraid that all the valuable assets in Jiangnan will be looted..."

"You really think you can get rid of the fire? Don't think about good things. How can the little money you have in your hands be compared with foreign banks? The shop you like can easily snatch it away at double the price. Do you really think you can earn a good industry?"

"It has been five years since the Tongzhi ZTE. Jiangnan finally saved up this little fortune. Could it be that all foreigners are cheaper? Do you have to monopolize all the people's livelihood industries before they can be considered complete?"

"Can you stop the tea, silk, porcelain, medicinal materials, dyes, even winemaking, catering, brothel entertainment and other industries in Jiangnan be monopolized by foreigners? Are you satisfied if you also give up the grain industry to foreigners?"

Zeng Guofan frowned and said with a deep pain, "What is more terrible than a country that is not a country is that the lifeline of the entire country has become a tool for making money in the hands of others. I am afraid that in the future, we Chinese people will have to pay for their money if they drink water and take a breath. That is the real destruction of the country!"

The people below couldn't help swallowing and spitting as they heard the handsome man's alarmist words. Someone muttered in a low voice, "Is it that serious?"

With a loud bang, Zeng Guofan slapped the table and said, "If you have something to say, don't pretend to be a grandson for me!" The loud shout scared the people below.

At this time, the Nine-Supervisor Zeng Guoquan could not remain silent. He quickly smoothed out the situation for the generals. "Brother, don't be angry, please calm down..."

"Shut up! This is the White Tiger Festival Hall, what brother are you calling? Is your elder brother here and there? Do you understand the rules..."

Jiu Shuai was so scared that he quickly stood up and bowed to him, "Stop being angry, it's because my subordinate is rude! But some words are like a thorn in his throat and he won't vomit!"

"You tell me, I'll give you a chance..."

"Master, let's not talk about the struggle for industry for now. I just want to ask you, what is the use of the ban in the past two months? Aren't you just fantasizing that Xiao Letian can defeat the Russians and then restore the credit of the Nanzhao? But is this possible!"

"Everyone is very clear about the strength of the Russian Expeditionary Force. The British have long revealed the truth. Thirty thousand elite troops, forty-five warships of various types, and dozens of accompanying supply ships... How can such a huge corps rely on Xiao Letian to resist?"

"Of course I know that Xiao Letian has a strange warship called Zhiyuan, which is so powerful that Westerners are afraid, but no matter how powerful the warship is, there is only one! What can a warship do?"

"Master! It's not that we don't feel sorry for Jiangnan's industries now, but now whether we ban them or not, Jiangnan's industries must be cheaper. Instead of that, we might as well take action in advance. With the geographical advantage, we can eat more part of the meat. Isn't it also a rotten person in the pot?

This truth was catered by everyone, and people whispered to each other, "Jiu Shuai is right! Anyway, this is a battle that will definitely lose. Whether there is a ban for the past two months or not, Jiangnan's industry has to be finished, so why take off your pants and fart..."

Zeng Guofan's face was so angry that he turned red and white. He suddenly punched the table and said furiously, "You know what's the matter! Why are you going to lose? How can you understand the general trend of the world?"

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