Mr. Wen sighed; although he was not at the court, he was very concerned about current affairs.
He couldn't say that Gu Chengyu was wrong in this matter. From a grand perspective, Gu Chengyu's actions at least preserved the interests of most common people; otherwise, increasing taxes by the court would be inevitable.
Moreover, this approach helps better manage the interests of the tea merchants, as their profits are indeed too large.
Of course, the most important point is enriching the National Treasury, ensuring those border guards receive their due salaries.
Mr. Wen shared his insights with Gu Chengyu, which surprised him greatly. He hadn't expected Mr. Wen to be so keen on current affairs, having quickly unraveled the intricacies.
Furthermore, Mr. Wen was better able to understand his ideas on this matter. He suddenly felt a sense of pity for Mr. Wen, who was once ambitious and astute in political matters.
