Ye Qifeng paused for a moment before continuing:
"Next, let's talk about ordinary commoners."
"On Douluo Continent, although Spirit Masters are the mainstream, commoners are actually the foundation. Their numbers far surpass those of Spirit Masters."
"Though commoners hold little status and little wealth, their vast numbers are their advantage. Moreover, nearly all production and tax revenue comes from them."
"However, commoners are almost evenly divided and controlled by the Two Great Empires, Heaven Dou and Star Luo. That is why the two Empires can obtain enormous fiscal revenue every year."
"Given their enormous population base, commoners also make up the largest number of merchants."
"Commoner merchants can be considered the lowest tier of merchants, or rather, the most primitive kind. They make money from products, earning a living by selling their labor and the simplest goods."
"Because of class divisions, commoner merchants hold a low status on Douluo Continent as well. They also constantly face exploitation by the noble class, so they lack a secure trading environment and do not live particularly well."
"Commoners at the grassroots level can both create value and generate consumption, but this group is firmly controlled by the Two Great Empires. It will be difficult for Spirit Hall to win them over."
"Therefore, if Spirit Hall wants to develop commerce, the people it needs to win over are commoner merchants."
At this point, Ye Qifeng paused and looked in turn at Bibi Dong, whose eyes were growing brighter and brighter, and Yue Guan and Gui Mei, who were listening intently with thoughtful expressions.
Seeing that the three of them remained silent, Ye Qifeng continued:
"As long as Spirit Hall establishes a sound trade platform, provides commoner merchants with shelter, security, and information and channels for trading goods in Spirit Hall's name—"
"It will surely