Indeed, this is a clever strategy that achieves both objectives at once!
However, such a reform will undoubtedly face enormous resistance.
It's important to realize that the Slave Village is the property of Chen Cang, and it is a valuable asset that continually generates wealth. The upper echelons rely on their support—of the four classes: nobility, gentry, military, and civilians—which one doesn't enjoy the benefits brought by the Slave Village?
Reducing the taxes for so many slaves, who's going to cover the tax deficit? If the Slave Village is truly halved, not to mention anything else, the price of slaves will surely skyrocket, and many might no longer afford the lifestyle they once enjoyed with servants attending them.
Historically, reform and restructuring inevitably affect some people's interests, and the resistance is bound to be immense, wherever it occurs.
