Hua Shunming held forty percent of the dry shares. To show her loyalty, Jin Qianqian delivered the account books to him every year.
Because of this move, anyone who wanted to tamper with the sea trade would have to weigh the consequences first.
Niu Hai'an knew he couldn't avoid the question, so he played it safe. "The Holy Emperor is wise. Over the past two years, the royal court has gained many capable individuals. You could choose from among them."
"That is exactly my intention. It would be best to choose officials who have no ties to the aristocratic families. Otherwise, who knows who will truly be calling the shots in Lu City in the future?"
Hua Shunming's words were rather pointed. Niu Hai'an and the others didn't even dare to answer.
Over the years, they had watched coldly as the Emperor continuously did his best to suppress the noble families. What's more, he managed to strike at their core every time, leaving the aristocratic families too afraid to rebel.
