The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

Minister Li Liang of the Finance Ministry is deeply troubled by the proposal allowing the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works to manage their own finances. This shift threatens the Finance Ministry's power, which has grown since the decline of the Personnel Ministry. The War and Works ministries, burdened by financial constraints and delays in fund allocation, unite against the Finance Ministry, seeking autonomy in financial management. Zhao Hong Run's suggestion to allocate tax revenues directly to these ministries would streamline funding and reduce delays, but it would diminish the Finance Ministry's authority, making it merely a funding agency. This proposal alarms Li Liang and other Finance officials, as it could fundamentally alter their role in the government.

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