I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

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The content discusses the challenges faced by the Ming Dynasty after Zhu Lao Si moved the capital north, highlighting the growing economic disparity between the prosperous south and the stagnant north. Tang Yi argues for reform, emphasizing the wealth of Western nations and their interest in Ming's silk and porcelain. He reveals the lucrative potential of trading with Japan, where gold is cheaper than in Ming. Despite skepticism from officials like Li Mo, Tang Yi's insights astonish the court. Xu Wei counters Li Mo's claims about Japanese pirates, asserting that their origins predate the Maritime Trade Office, suggesting that Japan's internal strife is the real cause of piracy. Tang Yi concludes that the pirate issue is linked to Japan's stability, not Ming's policies.

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