How could Ning Fengzhi not know how wild an idea this was?
It also truly struck at their own interests.
By rights, he should not have supported Xue Qinghe in doing this.
But in the end, he still agreed.
This was also because some nobles had a fairly good reputation, had not bullied the common people much, and had actively cooperated. Their land alone was confiscated, while their other property was left untouched.
The earlier confiscations had targeted only nobles who had committed every kind of evil.
As the continent's foremost merchant, Ning Fengzhi could naturally sense the arrival of a new economic system—a completely new system, brimming with boundless potential. Especially after he was taken on a tour of the factories, his old feudal economic mindset had suddenly opened up.
No matter what, he was the first to taste the fruits of this new economy, so he naturally supported it wholeheartedly.
Ning Fengzhi said, "I support Your Majesty's policies."
Under the shocked and disappointed gazes of the ministers, Ning Fengzhi continued, "You needn't worry, everyone. Although the land will become state-owned, this new economic system will be enough to make up for your losses."
The ministers looked at one another. What was this new economic system?
Then Xue Qinghe followed Li Pu's talking points and explained in detail: the old employment system would be changed, so commoners would no longer be limited to inheriting their fathers' trades. They would have access to all sorts of other jobs and receive generous wages.
Once the common people became prosperous, a new productive force would be established, and money would circulate more effectively. Only then could the nobles earn even greater fortunes.
With all his might, Xue Qinghe painted a picture of a brand-new, tempting world.
In simple terms, he was dangling