Adopted Husband.

Summary

Time shifted from summer to autumn as Li Pin shared his experiences at the Yu Mountain Academy with Ning Yi. He reflected on his failed attempts to secure a government position after offending a high-ranking official with his radical essay during the imperial examination. Despite his initial hopes, he found the political landscape in Tokyo disheartening, leading him to leave and reflect on the state of the world. Li Pin discussed the historical reforms in Wu Dynasty, emphasizing the need to enrich the people, strengthen the military, and select talents. He analyzed the dynasty's issues, noting the cycle of weakness in military power due to internal policies. He suggested that addressing commerce and redistributing wealth from the elite to the impoverished could strengthen the dynasty. Ning Yi agreed, pointing out the challenges of convincing the wealthy to share their profits. They discussed past reform attempts, including those by Prime Minister Tan, and the need to purge bureaucratic resistance to implement effective policies. Ning Yi emphasized the importance of a fair commercial system, where greed can drive positive outcomes when aligned with basic economic rules.

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