Chen Jie directly gave these merchants a peace of mind, assuring them that workers sent over by the White Tiger Hall would be diligent. If any of them were to slack or deceive, they could be dismissed, and White Tiger Hall would send someone new to take over.
The merchants, after initial reluctance, finally agreed to the condition, especially after White Tiger Hall further reduced their taxes by five percent.
After all, they were in need of workers themselves.
Chen Jie's actions were meant to aid the Fishing Guild Disciples by lessening their family burdens.
It's known that the Fishing Guild Disciples often face significant family pressures, with elderly to care for at the top and children at the bottom, with many families relying solely on the earnings of one working Guild Disciple. The burden to provide was immense.
