Chapter 302
Chapter 302: Yizhou Border Pass
The small prominent families in Yizhou also want to establish a Merchants' Alliance; is there a problem with that?
Actually, it’s not much of a problem.
In Wei Yu’s view, the existence of the Merchants' Alliance is like that of a conglomerate company.
In a country, if state-owned enterprises can exist, naturally private enterprises can too.
As long as they are properly utilized, with relevant laws formulated and perfected, and supervision in place, the Merchants' Alliances established by these small prominent families can only ultimately become large taxpayers under the law, contributing to the Imperial Court.
Of course, whether there will be issues like tax evasion or avoidance in the future, Wei Yu can only say that such things are unavoidable no matter when or where, in any dynasty.
If everyone could be selfless and law-abiding, then perhaps a day of universal harmony would be possible.
Wei Yu thought for a moment, then smiled and asked Chang Ning, “Chang Ning, when do you plan to depart for Yizhou?”