Chapter 1084: The Liberation of Capital

The argument continued.

But Liu Zheng was not in a hurry.

He quite enjoyed this atmosphere: the arguments about the future, the worries about the future of Longyan, and the discussions about the future of Longyan.

He believed that not everyone was selfish.

Not everyone lacked vision.

Therefore, he very much appreciated the attitude of Zhu Zhen.

This old fellow, who was closest to capital and controlled most of the private wealth, could be considered the first person to see the power of this reform. Regardless of whether he did it for his own interests or the interests of the group of wealthy merchants under him, he still represented an emerging force in this country.

"No!"

"Absolutely not!"

"The rules of our ancestors cannot be changed!"

"Why must these industries be privatized? They should all belong to us! Those vulgar merchants..."

The Old Aristocrats were still filled with righteous indignation.

Because in their perception, they themselves were the public, what was theirs was the state's, and that meant it was their own... Once this Private Ownership appeared, it would break the current structure.

"Hehe, esteemed Feudatory Kings, Private Ownership is primarily about protecting everyone's interests!"

Liu Zheng chuckled.

A group of Feudatory Kings looked at each other in dismay.

Protecting my interests?

Protect my foot!

"Everyone, think about it: if the territories are redistributed, based on the shares of the previous industries held by you esteemed Feudatory Kings, you can still receive a Dividend; this is the superiority of Private Ownership."

Liu Zheng said with a smile.

The Feudatory Kings were stunned again.

Of course they knew this...

This was the Confirmation of Rights that Liu Zheng spoke of in his reforms.

It was just that...

They were all confused.

What was this all about?

That should have been mine to begin with, all of it!

"Wrong!"

"Who said we agreed to the redistribution of territories?"

"Right, we do not agree!"

Liu Zheng continued to smile.

Zhu Zhen's brow was already furrowed.

If Liu Zheng was counting on convincing them this way, it was likely too difficult.

However.

Liu Zheng had his own Method.

He looked around the circle and said lightly with a smile: "Esteemed Feudatory Kings, we are currently in wartime!"

The group of people were bewildered.

"What does wartime have to do with it?"

"We send troops when we should send troops, and we provide money when we should provide money!"

"Exactly!"

"Anyway, no matter what, we do not agree to the redistribution of territories!"

"Besides, Minister Liu, would you and your father be willing to give up Liangzhou?"

One person finally asked this question.

Following that, everyone's eyes lit up.

Liangzhou!

The current Liangzhou was not the Liangzhou of the past; Yintan City and its various industries made people green with envy. If the territories were really to be redistributed, everyone would want to go to Liangzhou!

Liu Zheng had long known that others would ask this question, and he chuckled: "I will perform a Confirmation of Rights."

The group of people curled their lips.

Indeed...

Once the Confirmation of Rights was done, Yintan City would still be Liu Zheng's, and it would still be the Liu father and son who called the shots! This would not have any impact on Liu Zheng at all!

The group of people looked at each other in dismay.

They began to ponder deeply.

"It's bad, it's bad!"

Just at this moment, Jiang Xuan suddenly ran in.

The group of people frowned as they looked over.

Liu Zheng was also puzzled; under normal circumstances, Jiang Xuan would not be this flustered. What had happened?

"Youzhou, Youzhou has rebelled!"

Jiang Xuan caught his breath and said with a grave expression.

"What?"

Everyone's expressions changed drastically.

Youzhou has rebelled!

After the King of Zhao of Youzhou died, his son, Xie Ping, led an army of two hundred thousand and raised the banner of rebellion. Of course, Xie Ping is no fool; in his Declaration of War, he bitterly denounced Liu Zheng for relying on his control over the Duqi Duwei to commit atrocities and humiliate the various kings. Furthermore, he pointed out that the Emperor had already passed away, yet Liu Zheng had suppressed the news and kept the death a secret!

Regarding this, he claimed to be the first to raise his banner in a punitive expedition, but he was blocked by the Qingzhou Army, and only then, out of necessity, did he clash with the Qingzhou Army.

"This..."

"How preposterous!"

"That traitor Xie Ping!"

This Declaration of War was written with vivid detail, high emotion, and fierce language.

Liu Zheng's complexion also turned ashen.

The important thing is not that Xie Tianyao has passed away and he kept the death a secret. In fact, many people had already guessed this. What everyone is currently discussing is precisely this issue. The important thing is that Xie Ping actually went to block the Qingzhou Army from rushing to the aid of Kuye Island! This is no small matter! For every day the Qingzhou Army arrives late, the possibility of losing Kuye Island increases by a share!

And at this moment, they received news that the event had already happened a day ago!

He raised his head coldly.

Looking at this group of Old Aristocrats.

"Vice Minister Liu, this has nothing to do with us!"

"This Xie Ping is simply a traitor!"

"This..."

The Old Aristocrats were also panicked.

Against the backdrop of Tsarist Russia invading the Dragon Flame Nation, he actually rebelled to help Tsarist Russia! This is already a crime of great treason!

Liu Zheng said indifferently: "My lords, the Dragon Flame Nation is becoming increasingly chaotic... This is inseparable from our outdated system... Shouldn't we be considering the issue of Xie Ping using his troops to rebel?"

This question left this group of people speechless, looking at each other in dismay.

That is correct.

The greatest drawback of the Feudal System manifested itself at this moment: holding troops to demand respect! Moreover, the armies only listen to the Feudatory Kings, not the imperial court, which will make matters even more complicated!

This is also an aspect that the imperial court has been cracking down on!

And at this time, Xie Ping slapped them hard in the face! For the first time, the Old Aristocrats fell into a passive position.

And what Liu Zheng said about redistributing territories every thirty years could perfectly solve this problem.

The superiority of the system was immediately apparent.

"How preposterous, how preposterous..."

"This traitor..."

"Truly treasonous!"

"Hmph, it must be that King of Zhao who has always been colluding with Tsarist Russia!"

Once this speculation was put forward, everyone nodded one after another.

While Liu Zheng was worrying about the situation in Liaodong, he actually felt a sense of relief in his heart.

Every matter surely has its pros and cons.

History is always so wondrous.

Just like Tsarist Russia's sudden invasion of the Dragon Flame Nation, this would naturally plunge the Dragon Flame Nation into great danger, but it also provided a reason for various regions to dispatch troops. To a large extent, this brought the greatest assets of these Feudatory Kings under the command of the imperial court. It also reduced the possibility of many rebellions...

"Everyone, rest assured, we have always hated Tsarist Russia! Mandarin's army will absolutely not have such things happen!"

Immediately, an Old Aristocrat stood up and said solemnly.

The others also hurriedly followed suit to express their stance!

They had to express their stance! Their lives were currently held in Liu Zheng's hands!

With the safety of the entire country at stake, no one dared to be the least bit presumptuous!

"Yes, we support the resistance!"

"We have absolutely no two hearts!"

Everyone was rushing to express their stance.

Liu Zheng

also had a bold idea emerge in his heart.

"My lords, the situation is urgent, and I feel it is necessary to make an exception this once..."

He said indifferently.

"What?"

"What does Vice Minister Liu want to do?"

"Make an exception?"

The group of people were all very strange.

Liu Zheng nodded: "Kuye Island is the territory of the Dragon Flame Nation and cannot be lost... However, at this time, the armies of all provinces are exhausted from rushing, making them difficult to mobilize."

Everyone also became anxious.

Liu Zheng was right.

Because of Xie Ping's sudden rebellion, it is very likely that the entire war will undergo a massive change!

The Dragon Flame Nation is in danger!

The country is in danger!

"Does Vice Minister Liu mean..."

Zhu Zhen suddenly realized what Liu Zheng wanted to do.

Liu Zheng said decisively: "Mobilize the civilian forces of the Dragon Flame Nation to help resist the enemy! Especially the guards of the major merchant groups, the heroes of the escort agencies, and any available manpower to provide support from nearby!"

Zhu Zhen's eyes lit up.

The Old Aristocrats, however, had faces ashen with rage.

"How could they possibly be willing?"

"Exactly, that bunch of merchants who devour people without even spitting out the bones..."

"They..."

Liu Zheng continued: "Let word out about the strategy of Private Ownership... what do you all think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present changed.

Some Old Aristocrats were already cursing Xie Ping in their hearts!

At a time like this, you actually go and stir up trouble!

Look!

Hasn't this just given Liu Zheng another opportunity!

If Liu Zheng's Method, once effective... this would mean that they would no longer have any reason to refuse the implementation of Private Ownership!

This...

Liu Zheng, at this moment, was already blooming with joy inside.

This move by Xie Ping was truly something of a divine assist.

At this moment.

Everyone was out of any Method.

Otherwise, what else could they do?

They certainly couldn't say they would just watch with open eyes as the gates of Longyan were opened by others, and watch as Kuye Island fell into the hands of Tsarist Russia so easily!

Zhu Zhen, at this time, also let out a deep sigh of relief.

He continued to look at Liu Zheng, a trace of a smile already appearing at the corners of his mouth.

It's settled.

A genius!

This Liu Zheng is truly not a simple person. Although Xie Ping's divine assist this time will plunge Kuye Island into a desperate situation, this does not mean that Kuye Island cannot be recaptured.

In fact, this idea of Liu Zheng's.

Also has a scientific basis.

It also references the Britain of his past life.

After the Industrial Revolution began in Britain, capitalism began to emerge; whether in industrial and commercial development or in military construction, this capitalism made great contributions. Just like some time ago, when Britain wanted to occupy Australia, it was all these merchants who provided the money and effort! This company!

Commercializing and corporatizing everything, to an extreme degree, fully unleashed the power of currency and wealth.

This is what brought Britain to the height of an Empire on which the sun never sets!

Since Britain could do it, why couldn't Longyan?

The power of capital!

Liu Zheng doesn't like it either, but as the saying goes, everything has its pros and cons. One cannot blindly deny capital.

Especially in the current Longyan.

The Industrial Revolution has already begun, and the contradictions between the means of production and the relations of production will become increasingly prominent. He must take this opportunity to resolve them at this time!

War.

Is the best way!

He wants to use this war to let people see the power of capital! This

power should be utilized, should be used, and should be appropriately controlled; it cannot be suppressed forever! When it should be suppressed, it must be suppressed, but when it should be liberated, it must be liberated!

"This..."

"But..."

"Vice Minister Liu..."

The Old Aristocrats wanted to object, but they had no Method.

Liu Zheng immediately began to write furiously.

Very quickly.

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