With the rise of industry, the Craftsmanship Sector will also prosper, forming a powerful group both in the court and among the people, second only to the scholars.
The role of these people, at critical moments, cannot be matched by the bookish scholars who engage in endless chatter; they have a more practical impact.
The first batch of artisans to receive official ranks and receive the court's salary will undoubtedly be emulated and admired by future craftsmen, and these admired craftsmen hail from under Jinrong's governance...
"How many craftsmen are there in the world? This is equivalent to giving Prince Yu a huge boost. What's more, the current Prince Yu is also gradually gaining followers in the court," Liu Chengzhi said with much frustration.
Li Qinhong sighed inwardly. Minister Liu, astute throughout his life, could it be that only now he sees the threat posed by Prince Yu?
