Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Li Chao's marriage alliances significantly elevated the Li Family's status, connecting them with prominent families, including royal ties and engagements with influential clans. Despite the emperor's prohibitions on such unions, Li Chao's strategic connections with the Five Surnames and Seven Clans reinforced his family's prestige. He established the Four Seas Trading Company, aiming to create economic opportunities and secure his family's future amidst the shifting political landscape. Recognizing the diminishing power of military officials under Li Shi Min's reforms, he sought to ensure his family's influence through commerce, adapting to the evolving dynamics of power in the Tang dynasty.

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