As if he heard the hidden meaning in his boss's words, Molun softened his attitude and let the guys from the Security Bureau focus on their own territory. No matter how innocent things were, they had to find flaws. Molun is extremely disgusted with these people and institutions who think they have special powers, but he is not stupid. He also knows that these are the power institutions that a local lord must have and control. These people and institutions are at least for the moment and It will still need to exist and even grow for a long time to come. What's more, I didn't intend to hide those things from anyone, and I had agreed with the Northwest Administrative Office to use experimental methods. At this time, when I heard Master Jieduzhi's question, it was obvious that someone had made a small report. It would be better to tell the truth skillfully, so that the outcome would be fair and aboveboard.
"Sir, you have misunderstood. Yes, I asked the Internal Affairs Department and the Economic Development Department to agree to two businesses to open two gambling venues in Qingyang City, but this is essentially the same as the underground casino you mentioned. The difference is that this is just a way of entertainment for ordinary people, and it is not as bad as you think." Molun's mind is far more flexible than ordinary people's, and his tongue is like a lotus flower when he opens his mouth, and his words are flawless, which is quite ancient. The taste of Qingke and Shi.
"The essential difference?" Wu Feng snorted, "Then tell me, what is the essential difference?"
"Of course there is an essential difference. First, these two places are not underground, but open to the public. They have applied for approval from the Qingyang Internal Affairs Department and the Economic Development Department to obtain legal business licenses. I also specifically reported this matter to Xiao Your Majesty has asked for instructions; secondly, the owners of these two establishments are legal businessmen with no criminal or bad records before. Even the people from the tax department can prove that their tax payment status is good. They have obeyed management and paid taxes according to regulations since they started business. They should It is said that they are legally operated places; thirdly, both places refuse entry to loan sharks and conduct certain checks on guests. Each guest entering the venue needs to pay a certain amount of deposit according to the level of entertainment he participates in. In order to prevent guests from over-investing in gambling and resulting in insufficient financial capacity, these deposits will be refunded in one go after their gambling is completed, and no guest is allowed to enter this establishment twice in one day." Molun was obviously dissatisfied with the two establishments. He has a very clear understanding of the business rules and the introduction is clear and concise, "So, these two venues should be classified as stimulating entertainment venues. I request the Qingyang Finance Department to increase their tax rate to the same as that of *** venues. It is a high tax tax place.”
Hearing Mo Lun's eloquent introduction, Wu Feng was a little bit dumbfounded. They were clearly two casinos, but this guy's clever mouth invented a new term - exciting entertainment place to cover it up. This guy's mind is really not ordinary. It’s so easy to use.
"Very good, stimulating entertainment, very well said. I'm afraid you invented this term yourself, right?" Wu Feng's sarcastic expression was clear, and he snorted and teased: "Oh, I see I put you here to celebrate." The Yang Mansion has really wronged you. With our master Mo’s well-spoken literary talents, he is fully qualified for the work of the Department of Culture, Education and Health."
Forced by Wu Feng's words, hairy sweat quietly seeped out from his back. The sharp-tongued Morun also stuttered a little at this time: "Sir, this is not my invention. I also considered that our Qingyang is the capital of the northwest. , is the center of the entire northwest for thousands of miles. At present, industry and commerce are developed, business travelers gather, public security is good, and people are loyal. Many business travelers from other places complain that the entertainment industry here is too simple and crude. In addition, the thought of this casino It is a place with high tax rate, which can not only actively promote our entertainment industry, but also generate revenue without financial support, so I have made my own decisions." At this time, Molun no longer dared to make false claims about the relationship between gambling and exciting entertainment. Such words are worthy of honestly explaining one's thoughts. If Wu Feng was really angry and arranged to work in a department such as the Department of Culture, Education and Health, he would have to stifle his lively self to death.
"Then you just said that you have reported this matter to Xiao Tang. Is it possible that Xiao Tang is also a person who does not know the importance of things?" Wu Feng stepped forward.
"Well, I did report this matter to Mr. Xiao at that time, but I didn't introduce it in detail." Mo Lun replied hesitantly with an embarrassed look on his face.
Wu Feng waved his hand, he didn't want to listen to this guy's sophistry anymore. If you were willing to listen to his leaked words, I'm afraid it would be difficult to end even if he said it for a day and a half, so Wu Feng decisively told him to shut up.
"Mo Lun, Mo Lun, have you never considered how much negative effects opening this kind of place will bring to Qingyang? I'm afraid that the tax revenue obtained from the casino is far less than the price you have to pay in Qingyang. This In just a short time, I have already received reports from people that they were bankrupted due to gambling and forced to commit suicide. Haven't you experienced these consequences?" Wu Feng turned his hands behind the desk a few times before saying slowly.
"Sir, I would like to ask, if these two casinos are closed, will there be no gambling in Qingyang Mansion?" Molun was already prepared for this and asked calmly.
Wu Feng was startled, thought for a moment, slowly shook his head, and then said: "Of course that's impossible. This gambling trend and that affair have been around since ancient times. No matter what methods are used in all dynasties, they have never been eliminated. At this time, this is also the result of human nature, and it cannot be achieved by external force and prohibition methods alone. However, if these industries are made public, it will induce many unstable factors, there is no doubt about this. "
"Since it can't be banned, why not open the ban openly and openly? With some auxiliary measures, Molun believes that the bad factors can be resolved to the lowest level, which is much better than those who do the ghostly things in secret." Molun was not willing to be outdone and argued loudly. road.
"Haha, tell me, what methods can be used to resolve these bad factors?" Wu Feng had no choice but to respond to Mo Lun's persistent pursuit.
"First, limit the size of the casino so that it cannot expand without limit. This is supplemented by registering guests entering the casino to prevent ordinary civilians from entering and preventing them from losing money due to gambling. Second, it is better to adopt a deposit system to prevent gamblers from losing money due to gambling. If you lose your mind while gambling, thirdly, limit gambling in casinos and focus on entertainment. In addition, you can control the number of casinos, so taking several measures should be able to effectively reduce the adverse effects." Molun spoke plausibly, and was obviously well prepared.
"That's enough. I don't think these methods can have the effect of reducing the adverse effects you call it, at least not enough to offset the price that needs to be paid." Wu Feng shook his head decisively, "Unless you have more sufficient reasons to convince I, otherwise I will have to ask you to end this stimulating entertainment service."
"Sir, you can't do it. Since our Qingyang City Governor has given permission to open the business, how can we go back on our word? This will be a huge blow to the prestige of our Qingyang City Governor and will be extremely detrimental to our future work. ." Molun was shocked and said quickly: "Besides, I have already made arrangements for these two casinos. They have become the most important intelligence collection centers in our northwest. Diplomats and intelligence personnel from all over the world like to come here. To vent and talk, especially with people from up north, I think we can get a lot of value out of it.”
Wu Feng glanced at Mo Lun suspiciously: "Collecting intelligence? Is what you said true or false?"
"It's absolutely true. If you don't believe me, you can ask the people in their intelligence agency to find out. Now this type of exciting entertainment venues and pornographic venues have become the main areas for collection by our internal affairs department and intelligence department. Those from various regions Diplomats stationed in the northwest like to spend money in these two places because they have been stationed in Qingyang for a long time and are far away from their hometown. In addition, they have rich pockets. Under certain circumstances, such as drunkenness, excitement, etc., they are also the most likely to leak information. ." Mo Lun tried his best to explain to Wu Feng half-truthfully.
"Oh? If that's really the case, you might as well consider it." Wu Feng knew that there was some truth in what Mo Lun said. Back then, he was under house arrest in the imperial capital, and out of boredom, he could only wander around in various sex venues. If he hadn't It may be difficult for people to remain alert all the time, and it is easiest for spies with professional training to make breakthroughs in these places and obtain valuable intelligence. These diplomats stationed in the northwest from various forces should always be vigilant to a certain extent, but on certain special occasions, it may be inevitable that there will be loopholes.
"On behalf of those two merchants, Mo Lun would like to thank you for your gift." Mo Lun heard Wu Feng stop and quickly climbed up the pole.
"Slow! I haven't agreed yet. I want to take a look first. Firstly, the influence of these two casinos must be limited within a certain range. If there is still any news of bankruptcy and hanging in my ears, then my opinion Things will change as well, and I hope that the intelligence department can achieve appropriate results in these places." Wu Feng waved his hand to stop Mo Lun, who was still about to defend himself, "Okay, the purpose of my coming to you today is not to talk about the casino. I have something else to ask your opinion on."
Seeing that his boss was hesitant, Mo Lun knew that his boss must have some difficult issues that he could not make up his mind about before he came to discuss with him. Moreover, such matters were definitely not easy to bring to the table. Otherwise, his boss could have asked Xiao Tang or Ling Tianfang. If you come to discuss it and blame yourself, it must be something difficult to decide. Mo Lun was unusually calm at this time. He also knew that the more this kind of thing happened, the more cautious he needed to be. The fact that Wu Feng came to him showed that he trusted him, otherwise he would never come to him alone to discuss it.
The second episode of "The Great Destiny" has been published in Taiwan. Welcome to read it.