As the second-in-command of the Recovery Society, the advantages he stood to gain were obviously immense, going without saying.
To be honest, he felt in his heart that if things continued to develop in this direction, the Court's foundation in Jiangning Prefecture would eventually be undermined.
But...
Yan Shan found it really difficult to refuse this matter.
The Court belongs to all under heaven, while Jiangning belongs to the Jiangning people.
What's the big deal if the Court loses a Jiangning Prefecture? South Zhili still has dozens of other Zhili cities.
Besides, it's not like taxes aren't being paid.
"This is also for the welfare of our locals. In the future when everyone goes into the city to shop, to a large extent, we can ensure that neither young nor old will be deceived," sighed Yan Shan.
"Moreover, by standing united, we can also prevent the Court's corrupt officials and vile functionaries from competing with the citizens for profits."
