I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

Tang Yi and Lu Bing engage in a tense negotiation with a young man seeking a share of the bank's profits. The young man proposes a tax farming system, claiming they could handle the burdensome tax collection, but Tang Yi is skeptical, fearing corruption and loss of control. He argues that the real power lies in market control, not just tax revenue. Lu Bing, initially hesitant, begins to see the potential of Tang Yi's vision for manipulating market dynamics. They agree to negotiate further with the young man, recognizing the need to maintain stability while plotting their next move against the Wenxiang Sect's demands.

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