I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che recognized the necessity of imposing taxes on carriages and mines to secure future military funding. He devised a noble excuse based on ancestral decrees to justify these taxes while ensuring they wouldn't burden small merchants. Concerned about reckless tax collection, he proposed a threshold to exempt smaller traders, focusing on larger merchants to maintain social stability. Liu Che considered appointing Gong Sun Hong, a capable and honest official, to oversee this initiative, believing he would handle it effectively. He instructed his aide to summon Gong Sun Hong to discuss the matter further.

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