I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

The Ministry of Revenue's departments, previously uncooperative, suddenly show enthusiasm, leaving Gong Sun Yi astonished. Zheng Yong and Xiahou Shou, known for their lack of action, now pledge support. Zhang Yue, the chamberlain, recognizes their show of loyalty as a façade but sees an opportunity to assert authority. He discusses the transportation of goods from southwestern countries, requiring a massive workforce to process millions of stones into food. The departments agree to mobilize thousands of servants, revealing the potential challenges ahead. Zhang Yue realizes the significance of this non-agricultural population in Guanzhong, crucial for the Han dynasty's strength.

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