Zhang Huai shook his head like he was laughing involuntarily, "Those merchants who ran armor and weapon businesses were furious. A small portion of the meetings of the meeting hall were paid by them. More importantly, the people themselves weren't willing. After a few failed suggestions the Ruler could only give up on it."
Thinking about it he added in another sentence, "In the current Gantian City, the largest weapon and armor shop belongs to the Ruler..."
The moment some emotions rose in Kong Rui's heart, they were instantly doused as if by a bucket of cold water, totally disappearing.
So this weapon artifact business would benefit the Ruler the most if it was run well...
Even if he wasn't willing to think too deeply into it, he couldn't help but guess that the Gantian Monster King was just allowing the status quo to continue.
Suggesting the prohibition of weapons was just an act?