I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu She, close to the royal family, expressed concern about the insufficient treasury to support both Jiang Du and the Eastern Sea. He questioned where the funds would come from, highlighting the enormous resource consumption in feudal society. Liu Che recognized that raising taxes would lead to conflict with vested interests. Instead, he proposed controlling salt and iron as strategic resources, akin to gold. He announced a plan to relocate Jiang Du's residents, commanding the distribution of salt and iron to aid grain transporters, thus preparing for an impending disaster while ensuring the economy's stability.

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