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"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"

After three consecutive discussions, the governor and the commissioner began to negotiate on the details.

In the afternoon, a secret meeting was held in a room behind the Governor's Palace.

In addition to Wang Wenyuan, the prefect of Wuchang, the meeting was attended by seven or eight government-level officials, all of whom were close confidants of Lao Chen.

Each of them also holds real power and is actually responsible for the money and food expenditures of the Wuchang area under the Xinghan regime, including the operation of the governor's office.

All the close officials were unfamiliar with Commissioner Ding sitting next to the Governor, and they couldn't help but look at him with doubts.

Wang Wenyuan, the prefect of Wuchang, asked cautiously: "Sir, who is this?"

Old Chen stood up hurriedly and introduced everyone: "This is Mr. Ding, Prince Rui's special commissioner."

"Special correspondent?"

Officials expressed confusion about this position.

Lao Chen further explained that he was the envoy of Prince Rui and was directly responsible for coordinating all matters concerning Prince Rui.

"oh?"

Magistrate Wang's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward to salute and called out very politely: "Your Majesty, Wang Wenyuan, comes to see Commissioner Ding!"

Seeing this, no one else was surprised that Prince Qingrui's envoy appeared at the Governor's secret meeting. Instead, they imitated Wang Wenyuan and stepped forward to salute Commissioner Ding.

The expressions on his face were both solemn and attentive.

Commissioner Ding did not put on any airs here, and returned the greetings one by one and said: "My lords, there is no need to be like this. Ding is here purely for official business. He will return to the post office once the matter is over."

"Sit, everyone, sit down."

Chen Huizu smiled and motioned for Commissioner Ding and all his cronies to take their seats, and then proudly expressed that Prince Meng Rui had a sharp eye and had abandoned the dark side for the bright side, becoming a member of the Qing Dynasty again, and presiding over the affairs of the Huguang branch of the Mutual Aid Association under Prince Rui's respect.

Magistrate Wang stood up and briefly introduced the mutual aid association to everyone.

When they heard that the Qing Dynasty actually had a secret society at the governor level, and that it was chaired by Prince Rui, the officials couldn't help but be envious, and they all regretted that they were not high enough to join the organization to learn and progress.

When the Governor-General said that the Huguang Branch of the Mutual Aid Association, as a pilot project for Prince Rui, would fully accept officials at all levels to join, all the officials could not help but feel refreshed and honored.

"You are the most important people of this organization and the most trusted ones. The expansion of the mutual aid association's enrollment will start with you first."

Old Chen coughed lightly, glanced at Commissioner Ding, and after the other party nodded slightly, he told him about the concession fee.

Of course, it's more tactful.

The main reason is to hope that everyone can help Prince Rui solve his problems.

When they heard that they had to pay money to join the association to gain Prince Rui's forgiveness, several officials couldn't help but look embarrassed.

It's not that I don't want to pay, it's that I don't know how much I have to pay.

"Everyone,"

Commissioner Ding stood up and said, "As the special representative of His Majesty, I hope you can understand the fact that such a good policy was obtained for you by Your Majesty under great pressure. It is also an unprecedented innovation, so I hope you will definitely

Cherish this opportunity and never go further down the wrong path."

According to the franchise regulations, the franchise fee for provincial-level officials is 150,000 taels; the franchise fee for prefectural-level officials is 100,000 taels; and the franchise fee for county-level officials is 50,000 taels.

The unified standard for officials below the county level is three thousand taels.

This is for civilian officials, and the military attache will handle it as appropriate according to this regulation.

"so much?"

When he heard that government-level officials had to pay one hundred thousand taels at a time to join the association, Shi Chaoxuan, Hubei's chief envoy to the right to participate in political affairs, couldn't help but feel distressed. He was promoted from the post of governor to the right to participate in political affairs three years ago, and within a year he encountered thieves.

There was chaos in the country, so he didn't earn much from his political participation. Even his previous income and total assets were only a few hundred thousand taels.

I have to spend 100,000 taels of money to join the association all at once, which is really unacceptable psychologically.

After much hesitation, he still got up weakly and asked Commissioner Ding if the concession fee could be appropriately reduced.

"You all know what the situation is now. To be honest, it is difficult for the court now, and even more difficult for Prince Rui. However, the prince knows that you are also in difficulty, so he has won such a good policy for you and given you a chance to start a new life.

Opportunity

As the prince's special representative, I must resolutely implement the prince's instructions. In this regard, I can only say that I hope that you can understand the prince's difficulties and be proactive in helping the prince to solve his problems. In this way, the prince's high hopes for you will not be in vain.

"

Commissioner Ding obviously does not agree with the reduction or exemption.

The payment of franchise fees was researched by the director of industry disciplines based on market conditions, and it was basically in line with the income of officials in the Qing Dynasty. Most of these demoted officials could be paid out.

It hurts, but compared to the organization and lives, it's better to think about it again.

At this time, Wuchang Magistrate Wang was unhappy. He stood up and said unhappily: "Master Shi, what are you doing? Why don't you cherish such a good opportunity? You don't want to hand it over, but I am willing!"

After saying that, he bowed to the Governor-General and Commissioner Ding: "Xiaguan has read very few books, but I understand one thing. As long as you gather your will, protect Prince Rui, and wholeheartedly solve Prince Rui's worries, we, the Qing Dynasty, will

It won’t collapse!”

After saying that, he subconsciously wanted to shake his braid, but found that the back of his head was empty.

Only then did he realize that he was now a fake official.
Chapter completed!