"Citizens will use this wealth to improve their tools and technology, hire more people, and thus make their products cheaper."
"The guilds will stop them." Matilda set down the parchment in her hand.
"One day, when a select few possess wealth far beyond that of most citizens, the guilds will be destroyed. They will band together and attempt to destroy the guilds in even more cities. Because they will no longer be limited to the market of a single city or a small region, they will set their sights on dozens of cities, hundreds of villages, and even several Kingdoms. More and more places will become their markets.
"As the market expands, they will need to hire more and more people. More people will become artisans and citizens. As villagers transform into citizens, the countryside will gradually disappear, and the barrier between village and city will cease to exist." Eric placed both his hands on Matilda's shoulders.
"And then what?" Matilda asked.
