I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

Tang Yi prefers controlling assets using others' money rather than outright ownership, reflecting his financial philosophy. His wealth stems from a distillery, paper shop, and furniture store, which expanded significantly by employing refugees. His workshops are thriving, valued at over 100,000 taels each, with Tang Yi owning half. He also holds a 15% share in the Canal Ticket Office, which includes warehouses and fleets, totaling about 500,000 taels. Tang Yi's real estate investments have skyrocketed in value, prompting concern from his father about the sustainability of their wealth. Despite their connections, they feel vulnerable and recognize the need for a strong military presence to protect their interests against potential threats, especially from powerful local families and external forces like Japanese pirates. They plan to leverage the newly trained army to bolster their position.

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