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The merchants were treacherous and cunning. Without enough benefits, it was impossible for them to come up with money. And giving a few places for the imperial examination was harmless to the Great Wei. There were so many people who participated in the imperial examination every year, but only a few passed in the end. So even if they were given a place, they might not necessarily pass the examination. And this place was of great importance to those merchants. At least it gave them the hope of changing their family's fate.

In addition to this, Jian Qingqing also said another thing. "It doesn't seem to be possible to just let businessmen donate. Businessmen will weigh the pros and cons. Some people may take a few days to consider before they agree to the final plan, so we still need to make other preparations."

"What preparations can we make?" the Crown Prince asked, puzzled. He was now full of curiosity about what Jian Qingqing had to say.