I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

The text discusses the advantages of sea transport over river transport, highlighting its speed, capacity, and lack of checkpoints, resulting in lower costs for merchants. A transport union was formed in Tianjin, significantly reducing transport expenses and increasing profits for both the court and common people. This led to a surge in wealthy merchants establishing businesses in Tianjin, contributing to the local economy. Emperor Jia Jing benefited from increased tax revenues, allowing him to bypass traditional financial constraints. Amidst political changes, Tang Yi's influence grew, attracting attention from officials like Wu Shi Lai, who sought to impeach him for personal gain.

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