The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

In a high-stakes imperial financial meeting, Chen Ping An revealed a massive budget of 2.67 billion taels, allocating substantial funds to the Ministries of Works, War, and Tobe. Despite objections from officials like Luo Yu Shi, Chen Ping An defended craftsmen's importance, proposing to elevate their social status. He argued that craftsmen are crucial to the empire's survival, determining food availability for millions and being more valuable than traditional bureaucrats. His bold statements silenced opposition and highlighted a transformative approach to social and economic policy.

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