This was because Chen Jie had given 60% of the refined salt business's profits to Darugachi; otherwise, the earnings would have been even greater.
The fourth principle was the eradication of harsh practices.
These oppressive measures refer to two aspects: Firstly, the disciples of White Tiger Hall imposing unofficial fees, oppressing small merchants and vendors on their own streets, not paying for meals, and demanding tributes.
Chen Jie directly warned against these actions and immediately expelled anyone from White Tiger Hall found engaging in such behavior, never to be employed again. He also regularly sent people to inquire about the vendors' conditions, taking severe actions immediately upon any reports, showing no mercy.
The other aspect of harsh practices involved some of the grey-area businesses of White Tiger Hall.
Such as high-interest loans!
As a guild, White Tiger Hall often dealt in high-interest loans, which had previously been one of its major sources of income.
