I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

The court officials were thrilled by the potential benefits of a new policy, leading to swift resolutions and preparations for a grand banquet. However, many marquises realized their grain reserves were insufficient to trade for the vast amounts of salt and iron they desired. They turned their focus to the Imperial Treasury, which had a grain protection price policy in place. This policy, while stabilizing prices, also had loopholes that allowed officials to manipulate grain prices for personal gain. As the grain prices dropped, citizens rushed to buy grain, only to find it sold out, leading to rumors of further price suppression by the Ministry of Revenue.

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