"Sit down!" Magus raised his hand and pressed it softly. He walked to the cupboard and took out two glasses, poured wine into it, walked to the sofa and sat down, and handed Dulin a glass, "Butler I was surprised when a young man came to visit me, because most of my friends and colleagues were old men with one leg in the coffin. I didn't know any young people except my son, and they didn't like it. Come and see me, and one of them is already lying in the grave."
Du Lin took the wine glass and held it in his hand. He did not put it down hastily. His humble face was filled with a calm smile. He was a little nervous, but he didn't show it. "This is a very presumptuous visit. I should inform you in advance."
Magus waved his hand and leaned on the sofa. He did not look as serious or rigid as expected, but was very easy-going. The official authority and so-called momentum of the Imperial Prime Minister and the leader of the New Party could not be seen in him. "It's not necessary. I'm usually not as busy as you think. Except that I may not be at home from Monday to Wednesday, I will be at home most of the time."
"I have to thank the scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology and the Imperial Academy. They allowed me to work through the phone line, which saved me a lot of time and energy!" He put on his reading glasses, then picked up the phone and said a few words. , and after a while the housekeeper sent him a document bag.
After opening the document bag, he took out the plan inside, opened it and put it in front of him, "This is the plan Harry gave me last time. I have to say it is very exciting. How did you come up with the term 'Special Zone'?" words and ideas?”
Mags was indeed very focused when he got the plan. He read it carefully more than once and thought about it for a long time. He even forgot to eat dinner that night.
In Dulin's plan, the so-called special zone refers to delineating a freer and more open commercial area on the premise of complying with the basic laws of the empire and ensuring that sovereignty will not be shaken or changed. Some of the things that the empire operates within limits can be freely operated, and even contraband items are no longer "prohibited".
This idea was very unique, and Magus was immediately attracted to it. The empire has encountered many problems in its economic recovery, especially those capitalists whose corrosive capabilities have exceeded people's imagination. Originally, they thought many things were unchangeable and unshakable, but unexpected things happened.
The most obvious example is the Navy. A large number of senior Navy officials were fired because of fear of war. After leaving their jobs, these generals actually became businessmen. They relied on their past connections and relationships to become Navy tycoons, and in turn used their funds to coerce the entire Navy. Coerce the empire. This was unimaginable in the past, but it is now difficult to reverse. Even if the military is willing to allocate more budget to the navy, the navy may not necessarily return to the embrace of the empire.
The power of capital is extremely destructive and corrosive, but some senior leaders within the new party, including many people in the old party, have been deceived by the illusions displayed by capitalists and the power of capital. Especially those in the old party even think that as long as they raise the butcher knife, the capitalists and the capital power in their hands will take the initiative to get into the cage. This idea is simply ridiculous.
For the sake of huge interests, many people will stand clearly on the side of the capitalists. At that time, once the attitude of the empire's ruling party becomes tougher, there will be no other way except the outbreak of civil war.
But the special zone plan proposed by Dulin gave Maggs a huge inspiration. At this stage, capitalists are competing for power with the imperial regime. If the special zone is used as a bait to lure these capitalists in, everything will be different from the current regime. Once all the divergent things are dealt with, other areas will be back under control and it will be difficult for them to get out of control.
At the same time, the SAR government is also free to make some experiments in policies, laws and regulations, and try to intervene in the problems that arise within the empire at this stage. If the intervention is successful, it can be used as a successful case, modified as appropriate, and promoted throughout the empire.
If it fails..., it's just a test field!
The city of Odis where Dulin is located cannot be the only special zone. Magus has an idea to create at least six special zones in the entire empire, and even plans to completely let go of taxation power to the governors of the special zones.
Compared with the tougher regime confrontation in other regions, capitalists will like the generous and free environment of the Special Administrative Region, where they are like fish entering the sea, and the attraction is endless.
It was precisely because of these thoughts that Du Lin and Harry faced some troubles this time, and he firmly stood on this side. After all, no matter how intense the problems within the party are, they are not as powerful as the threats from outside the party. From Magus' perspective and level, whether it is smuggling or crime, it will have a certain impact on the empire, but it will never shake the foundation of the empire, but the power of capital will!
Therefore, when he heard that Du Lin was visiting, he made an exception and met with the largest smuggler on the east coast of the empire.
Du Lin took a sip of the wine, then gently placed the cup on the table, and whispered slowly: "Leader, if you pour a lot of air into a bottle, when the air in the bottle exceeds a certain After that, the bottle will explode."
"It's the same for people. We banned people from drinking high alcohol and made laws for this, but have we done it? Have we made the empire free of high alcohol? Have we made those people afraid to smuggle high alcohol?", Dulin shook his head, "No, people who need these things know where to buy them, and people who don't need them won't take the initiative to try them just because they appear around them."
"We can't stop people's desires. The short-term results will only make these desires ferment and become stronger, so I think we should give people a way to release them. Whether they like drinking, are addicted to grimace mushrooms, or are It's okay to indulge in women's sex or even gambling, no problem. Rather than letting these people's strong desires breed something that is beyond our control, then why don't we take the initiative to give them an environment to release their desires, but it must be within our control. What about within the framework?”
"You may not know it yet, but when I proposed this idea and implemented it, I have seen remarkable results so far. The bootleggers who gathered in Namirinds have begun to move to Otis City, and other smugglers have This is also the case. The goods they smuggle are no different from before and are still shipped to various places, but we get a huge tax as a result, and we clearly understand the specific amount and whereabouts of each of their transactions, and they have control over us. The empire played a more important role.”
"Did we lose anything?" Dulin shook his head firmly, "No, we didn't lose anything. Instead, we gained a cake that we didn't have. If someone insists on saying that we lost something, maybe we lost a little bit. Decent because we become a shield for those people.”
Du Lin smiled slightly, "What's more, the empire is not ready to be impacted by capital. Why don't we get ourselves a laboratory and try to solve some problems that we don't know where to start within a limited and controllable range?" What about the start?"
Mags had been listening carefully and nodding from time to time. After Dulin finished speaking his thoughts, he suddenly asked, "What do you think of the current business group?"
Du Lin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook his head, "Leader, our understanding of the answer to your question may be different, but I think the final result is the same."
"So do you have any good ideas?"
"No… "
Dulin's answer was a little hesitant, which aroused Mags' curiosity. He couldn't help but ask: "Are you unable to help, or are you unwilling to talk to me, an old man? Do you think I can't understand the thoughts of you young people? Although sometimes I can’t understand it, I believe that our conversations and thoughts can find common ground and then deepen around these.”
Dulin picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The wide-mouthed wine glass covered half of his cheek. His eyes met Mags's, and something flashed, "I'm just a mayor!"
He almost shouted clearly that his status was too low and his official title was too small.
Magus laughed meaningfully, pointed at Dulin, and shook his head while laughing, "I thought you were a young man with ideals and revenge, but what I didn't expect was that you were just like those old guys, full of energy. They are all thinking about how to climb up." At this point, he stopped smiling and pondered for a moment, "It's good to have desires. If you can achieve what I want to see, why should I refuse? "
The conversation was very pleasant, and at least Dulin felt the charm of Magus. He was a very wise old man. He hid himself very well. People could only see his outer shell, but not what was inside. Not even Dulin. But one thing is certain for Du Lin. This old man who will still be in the position for four years has already developed a sense of crisis for businessmen and has begun to be wary of the power of capital. I am afraid that the next four years will not be like that. calmed down.
After the two talked a lot, before Dulin left, Mr. Magers asked: "I would like to ask a question, what would you do if your calf was bitten by a venomous snake?"
Du Lin bowed slightly politely, "You won't die if you chop off your lower legs. Although walking will be a little more difficult, you will definitely die when the venom enters your heart, sir."
(End of chapter)