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... o let them continue to prosper and collect taxes regularly than to seize their property by accusing them of vague crimes.

Furthermore, if such rumors spread, it would deter future merchants from coming to the empire, leading to economic turmoil.

They probably need funds urgently now. In the long run, it might be a loss, but they need money they can use immediately. Can't you guess the reason?

There's only one reason they need money so urgentlywar.

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