In germany it was called Wandel durch Annäherung
They Made a contract called Grundlagenvertrag
Tax farming was replaced by direct taxation early in the Empire and each province was required to pay a wealth tax of about 1% and a flat poll tax on each adult. ... In this way, the Publicani increased their own wealth, but eventually the state would reap the benefit of increased collections down the line.
ANSWER: The governor was captured by Union troops.
