Yun Poxing nodded: "Indeed, if the Imperial Court sells the grain at regular prices, the Eight Great Families would buy it first before it reaches the people, then sell it at a higher price, which would benefit the Eight Great Families only, leaving the people with nothing. However, if the grain is distributed directly to the people, there is a fear it would encourage them to neglect farming."
The Empress of Xiliang clenched her fist tightly, her heart full of anger.
Cui Fengnian... Cui Gongxing! Using the concept of profit, they manipulated Xiliang in the palm of their hands with the help of the Eight Great Families. Although Cui Gongxing does not admit it, the Empress of Xiliang is determined that she is someone sent by either Yan or Zhou, intending to weaken Xiliang in this manner.
