Chapter 597: How can humans defy heaven, unless you pay more

As the words fell, Yan Wushuang's expression changed drastically.

Yuan Xuanlin's expression also turned ugly; they had finally discovered the root of the problem!

The great trend of the world is that after a long period of division, unity will come, and after a long period of unity, division will come; this is the law of dynasties, and the overthrow of every corrupt dynasty means a reshuffling of interests!

Military power and tax revenue in various places cannot be given away, personnel appointments cannot be given away, so after thinking about it, the only thing left is to bestow land and add tax exemptions; this is the smallest cost.

Moreover, if the Emperor wants the officials of the imperial court to do things, this also requires giving benefits!

Without privileges, without benefits, who would be willing to become an official in the imperial court?

Just like the scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, merchants have the lowest status, and scholars have the highest status; behind this, all correspond to class privileges!