"This... I fear it would alienate the scholars!"
Poison Dragon Child gasped in shock, muttering to himself.
This was a very real problem.
In fact, if one did not demote officials, who would manage affairs, who would collect taxes?
Without swiftly integrating the resources of Jiangzhou Prefecture, how could one seize the opportunity to strike in all directions and expand their territory?
Once unable to develop quickly, given the awkward position of Jiangzhou Prefecture, once the Imperial Court reacted, they would immediately be besieged on all sides, a sight too tragic to bear.
"Moreover... where would the military provisions and pay come from?"
Poison Dragon Child asked again.
"There are some stocks in the treasury, and if we kill some fat pigs... oh, I mean rich families, wouldn't that solve everything?"
Aaron laughed heartily.
"This is the tactic of the Vagrant Army, lacking a foundation, unable to gather the King's Qi!" Poison Dragon Child shook his head repeatedly.