Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Li Shi Min enjoys a vigorous back scrub from Li Chao, who uses techniques learned from his grandfather, a former barber skilled in various healing methods. They discuss the effectiveness of a salt bath for treating hidden injuries. Li Shi Min reflects on the court's financial deficit and the increase in the population and taxable adults during his reign. He learns that many individuals evade taxes through specialized roles, which undermines the strength of the Tang Dynasty. Li Chao suggests abolishing labor service, a long-standing practice, to improve the situation, surprising Li Shi Min with this radical idea.

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