Jinrong's question seemed out of place; in a feudal society where royal power was supreme, was it even an issue?
Ye Xinyan replied dismissively, "Isn't that easy to handle? Once His Majesty has amassed enough wealth, every household will be bleeding out silver. His Majesty will then lavish praise on the court officials, understanding that they have spent quite a bit out of their pockets. He'll decree that from now on, all residences must practice thrift and household management, prohibiting any further extravagant affairs, allowing them to save both financial and material resources to recuperate and thrive.
Moreover, doesn't Commander Lih have informants all over the country? In the next one or two years, let his subordinates work harder to strictly investigate everywhere. If there's any sign of corruption, detect it early and curb it promptly. After a year or two, this matter will quiet down, and if managed well, it might even change the corrupt culture among the elite."
