Chapter 775 - 90 The Second Imperial Decree_2
Ji Zichang said, "So, Pharmacist, where do you think all this silver coin has gone?"
Li Guanyi said, "Isn’t that obvious?"
The dishes had been served, and Li Guanyi took a bite before continuing, "You’re aware of the recent events in the city, aren’t you? Sword Madman Murong Longtu has challenged the grandmasters of the Martial World, the Palace Master of the Academy, and even those lofty legends of Jianghu."
"Logically, no one would dare to stir trouble under such circumstances," he added.
"But when I arrived, I discovered that someone had increased the head tax at one of the city gates to five times its original amount, seizing the opportunity to amass wealth, and that someone is the Commandery Princess’s consort."
Ji Zichang’s eyes cast downward, carrying a hint of gloom.
Li Guanyi called for a pot of wine, and while drinking, his innate talent for statecraft at the dinner table naturally emerged as he discussed, "The problem is already quite clear. Not to mention a few friends of mine, even someone like me can see it clearly."
"Central State, merely a thousand miles in radius, isn’t as rich in land as the Central Plains or Guanzhong, nor does it match Chen Country in commerce and trade or the abundance of goods, and even in terms of goods transportation, it doesn’t compare to the similarly sized entirety of the Jiangnan Eighteen States."
"Then why does it have so many members of the Imperial Family and aristocratic families?"
Ji Zichang said, "Because of tributes from various states."