Chapter 77: The First Imperial Edict

he powers of the tax collection bureau would be excessive. Moreover, for the imperial court, with so many regions nationwide, the constant requisitioning of tens of thousands of troops would be a cons... While only 3,000 soldiers’ pay is actually spent, they can report 6,000 men. Thus, the additional 3,000 in military funds goes entirely to them.After Xu Wei finished speaking at length, he noticed t...