Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

As night fell, the head of the academy, Zhang An Bo, and his lecturers discussed the dire food crisis caused by an influx of refugees. Lecturer Luo expressed anger over a failed siege at Wen Yue Hall, while Zhang An Bo sought help from Tanzhe Temple. However, when a messenger returned empty-handed, despair spread among the students, who feared the consequences of starvation. Jia Huan proposed a desperate plan to seize grain by force, igniting hope among his peers despite the moral dilemma. As preparations began, they aimed to rally the able-bodied refugees to join their cause, understanding the gravity of their situation as they faced potential violence to survive.

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