Chapter 505: The Counterattack of the Tax Farmers Association

The room fell silent for several seconds before Charles looked up at Ford and said, "It seems the government is determined to forcibly abolish the tax farming system. So what should we do?"

If the French Government really managed to raise 200 million francs, it could sustain its financial expenses for half a year. During this period, taxes would continue to flow in, thus forming a virtuous cycle.

In such a case, the government wouldn't need to cater to the Tax Farmers Association any longer, and the tax reform could be completed with a single decree from the Cabinet.

An old man sitting on the left side of the table shook his head, murmuring softly, "With such a major reform underway by the French Government, even with 200 million francs, the financial situation will still be quite tight.

"Perhaps we should negotiate with Brian as soon as possible and offer him a loan, in exchange for higher interest rates."

"We absolutely cannot give up just like this!"