Chapter 223: Chapter 211: The land in the bustling area is so expensive it's heart-wrenching~

Commercial taxes had already completely crushed the previous tax system seven days ago, indeed, the battle at Wancheng in the heartland of the Central Plains completely destroyed the original commerce center centered around Wancheng, with Nanyang as its extending reach, unintentionally giving a bargain to Fenggao.

Speaking of which, as a commercial hub, Fenggao wasn't exactly a prime location given its somewhat remote position. However, the current situation was that despite Fenggao lacking geographical advantages, it firmly seized the opportunity of timing and favorable human conditions.

When the commercial center of Wancheng was engulfed by war, and merchants across the land faced stagnation in sales, the two major commerce chambers, centered around the Zhen Family of the North and the Mi Family of Xuzhou, settled in Fenggao. At the same time, significant changes happened to the tax rates in Mount Tai and Qingzhou, drawing the attention of the majority of merchants nationwide.