Most importantly, the existence of imperial merchants would make them hesitate to disrupt the market or exploit the commoners.
As long as their trading methods were legal and reasonable, however much money they earned was a matter of their own ability.
Besides, since Fan Li dared to let merchants freely amass wealth, he naturally had a whole series of measures to deal with them.
Although the Tianwu Dynasty had not been established for long, its system was already highly complete.
For merchants to fight officials... Fan Li could absolutely make them question their lives.
Inside the Imperial Study, Xiao Tianyang could not help but rise after hearing Fan Li's remarks.
With a sincere expression, he cupped his hands and said, "Elder Fan, the dynasty may appear prosperous on the surface, but its finances have reached their most difficult point."
"Now, only you can turn the tide. On behalf of the armies at the Frontline, I thank you in advance, Elder Fan."
Everyone present was deeply shaken.
They had been fortunate enough to witness from afar Xiao Tianyang's domineering bearing and arrogant words when facing enemies.
Yet now, he could humble himself before worthy talents to such an extent. Naturally, they were incredibly astonished.
In truth, everything done by those in high positions was viewed through a magnifying glass.
Their strengths would be infinitely magnified, and their flaws were no exception.
It was merely because Xiao Tianyang was an emperor that no one dared speak ill of him.
Moreover, ever since he founded the Tianwu Dynasty, he had been diligent and conscientious, without a single blemish to speak of.
If he truly had a flaw, it was at most that he was overly domineering.
However, most of those who pointed out that flaw were people or factions who had been brutalized