I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

Zhang Yue critiques the notion of acting for the world's sake, highlighting the absurdity of claiming to represent the world without true authority. He discusses the historical costs of war, emphasizing that despite significant military expenditures against the Xiongnu, the Han Dynasty ultimately gained more than it lost. Zhang Yue points out that the real burdens on the people stem from excessive local taxes and levies rather than official state taxes. He urges Jiang Gong to address these issues with the Son of Heaven, criticizing the Guliang school's silence on the matter. Additionally, he references economic concerns regarding the salt and iron policies, suggesting that historical patterns of merchant exploitation of farmers necessitate state intervention.

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