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Empress Maria Saria respectfully presented the memorial. Gustav's gaze fell upon it, noting that the Harun family was willing to pay taxes on refined salt to support the work of the Salt Equalization Department and contribute to the country's financial revenue.

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This news surprised Gustav. He had originally thought the Harun family would oppose the empire over the refined salt issue, but they unexpectedly took the initiative to propose taxation.

This not only showed the Harun family's sincerity but also allowed Gustav to see an opportunity to resolve the refined salt dispute in the capital.

He looked up at Empress Maria Saria, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

"Maria Saria, what do you think of this memorial from the Harun family?" Gustav asked.

Empress Maria Saria smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, this memorial from my family undoubtedly shows our sincerity and our overall perspective in considering the country's finances. I believe this is an excellent opportunity. We can use this chance to not only resolve the dispute in the capital's refined salt market but also increase the country's financial revenue."

Gustav nodded in agreement. He already had an idea in mind and decided to go with the flow and accept the Harun family's proposal.

"Very well, I accept the Harun family's proposal. Issue a decree to have the Salt Equalization Department discuss the specific tax matters with the Harun family, ensuring fairness and reason."

Empress Maria Saria respectfully explained, "Your Majesty, the production of refined salt is far less than that of common salt, not even one ten-thousandth. The Harun family is willing to take the initiative to pay taxes, setting an example for the nobles. I implore Your Majesty to grant the Harun family an opportunity to demonstrate their loyalty and contribution."

Upon hearing this, Gustav's face showed a hint of gratification. He pondered to himself, 'If all nobles could consciously pay taxes like this, my days as emperor would surely be more comfortable.'

At the same time, Gustav also keenly captured the implied meaning in Empress Maria Saria's words.

Her unspoken intention was that the production of refined salt was small and the profit was meager, but she asked His Majesty not to nationalize it. They guaranteed to pay taxes on time and in full, and even drive other nobles in the refined salt guild to contribute to the country's finances.

Gustav asked curiously, "Is Soren also involved in this?"

Empress Maria Saria glanced at Empress Nina before nodding slightly.

"Yes, I understand." Gustav got the answer he wanted, nodded contentedly, and waved his hand, "You may all withdraw!"

Hearing this, Empress Maria Saria couldn't help but feel secretly delighted. She knew that this audience and the family's memorial had successfully protected the interests of refined salt.

This ingenious strategy not only prevented the Crodo family from counterattacking but also eliminated the possibility of His Majesty's intervention.

Even Empress Nina couldn't help but look at Empress Maria Saria with new eyes, giving her a few more glances.

This time, the Harun family had indeed firmly controlled the Crodo family, giving them no chance to breathe or retaliate.

Whether the Harun family rose or the Crodo family declined, in Gustav's eyes, it was nothing more than a game of power.

Since Soren held shares in the refined salt industry, then if he were to ascend the throne in the future, this refined salt industry would naturally become the property of the royal treasury.

Even if Soren failed to inherit the throne, he would surely become an important minister of the empire, wielding great power. At that time, the profits from the refined salt industry would be his compensation.

Gustav had long understood that, in any case, the refined salt industry behind Soren would eventually fall into the hands of the royal family.

Naturally, he had no reason to suppress his own family's industry.

Knowing that there was no hope for assistance this time, Empress Nina glared angrily at Empress Maria Saria as she left the Holy Emblem Palace, gnashing her teeth and saying, "What excellent methods!"

Empress Maria Saria responded with a nonchalant smile, "Likewise!"

As for Soren, the protagonist behind all of this, he was completely unaware of the various changes and turmoil caused by the booming sales of refined salt.

He had never expected that the Crodo family's main industry was refined salt, nor did he imagine that this business would become the first battle between the Harun family and the Crodo family.

No wonder Leisel had been so generous in proposing a 70/30 split. It turned out that he had calculated Gustav's attitude clearly from the beginning.

In Nina's palace, Empress Nina and Princess Wenna had been waiting for a long time, their expressions solemn, waiting for the situation to develop.

"Greetings, Empress Nina! Princess Wenna!" The two elder brothers respectfully saluted them. Although they had blood relations with these two younger sisters, they were actually just distant cousins.

Empress Nina and Princess Wenna's families had long been declining. When they became Gustav's wives, only a few old servants remained in the family. In order to enhance their voice in the palace and the capital, these two distant cousins were invited to be their nominal elder brothers, becoming the Crodo family behind them.

It was this kind of background that gave Empress Nina far greater control over the Crodo family than other concubines. She knew that she needed the family's strength to support her, and the Crodo family was the most powerful chess piece in her hand.

Empress Nina secretly summoned the family's two elder brothers, her eyes flashing with a firm and decisive light, her voice low and powerful: "We must take action. The reason why the Harun family can dominate the market is that they have mastered advanced refined salt refining technology. I suspect the production workshop is hidden in the Wenk Royal Manor."

Jackson and Tyrrell smiled at each other, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in their eyes.

They understood that Empress Nina's proposal was also an order.

"Since we can't reach an agreement, then we'll do it the hard way." A trace of unquestionable determination was revealed in Empress Nina's voice: "I hope you can organize a group of elite forces to sneak into the Wenk Royal Manor and seize the refining technology of refined salt. Even if we can't get it, we must completely destroy it, paralyzing the Harun family's refined salt business in a short period of time."

Jackson and Tyrrell nodded in agreement, deeply understanding Empress Nina's determination and intention.

This struggle had transcended the scope of simple commercial competition. It was related to the honor and status of the two families in the capital. They must do everything possible to achieve victory in this contest.