I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

Tang Yi has successfully navigated the complexities of proposing the opening of the seas, overcoming opposition from conservative officials. He emphasizes that while the initial steps are crucial, the real challenge lies ahead. Tang Yi suggests that opening the seas can be achieved without significant costs by restructuring the Maritime Trade Office to focus on managing trade rather than competing with merchants. He proposes issuing trade licenses with financial guarantees to regulate foreign merchants and prevent piracy. His plan aims to restore order to trade, leveraging the Ming Dynasty's strengths while avoiding the pitfalls of past maritime policies.

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