None of the Chai family had any talent for business. Kang Yueran took out a stack of papers, pulled out a piece and handed it to Li Xi, who then presented it to Emperor Jianning.
The paper was written very clearly, and it also highlighted the areas where the court benefited.
Emperor Jianning read it and nodded with satisfaction, "Yes, your method is feasible. But..." But it is not enough.
"Your Majesty, many merchants rely on shipping for their livelihoods. If we suddenly ban it, it will probably cause dissatisfaction. It is better to proceed gradually."
"Then how long do we have to wait?" The merchants have made enough money, and it is time for him to get his turn. Besides, he makes money for the court, and the money goes into the national treasury, not his pocket.
Kang Yueran knew that as long as Emperor Jianning was interested in maritime transportation, he would definitely not tolerate anyone else.
"Your Majesty, the establishment of the Maritime Transport Office is for the benefit of the people of the world, but merchants are also people. People always say that merchants are lowly, but both the court and the people cannot do without merchants. Since we can't eliminate them, why not make good use of them?
If the imperial court could clearly decree that the sons of merchants be allowed to take the imperial examinations, the merchants would certainly be grateful to Your Majesty. Merchants have wealth and can afford to hire famous scholars for their children and grandchildren, and their knowledge may not be inferior to that of the children of aristocratic families.
When the imperial court encountered natural disasters, it often asked merchants to donate money. "Merchants are cunning and profit-driven by nature."
Kang Yueran curled her lips. "Aren't officials cunning? Then why do some prosper while others are demoted? Aren't officials profit-seeking? Then why do they need salaries for working for the court?"
Emperor Jianning glared at Kang Yueran, "You are making a crooked argument!"
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