I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

The Emperor, after successfully annexing the southwestern region, felt joy but quickly turned to concern over funding for development. Despite the wealth from confiscated assets, the treasury was still strained, especially with the need for road repairs to integrate the new territories. The Emperor realized that without financial support, the newly joined states might become disloyal. He turned to his minister Zhang Yue, known for his financial acumen, seeking strategies to alleviate the fiscal crisis. Zhang Yue recognized the Han dynasty's financial troubles stemmed from land annexation leading to population decline and ineffective salt and iron policies. He understood that resolving these issues would take time and resources, which the Emperor lacked patience for.

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