Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the Minglun Hall of the academy, scholars led by Jia Huan discussed strategies for borrowing silver and grain to aid disaster relief. They emphasized the importance of community support while being cautious with personal resources. Key figures, including Wei Yang and Xu Ying Lang, volunteered to help procure grain in the capital. The meeting concluded with plans for communication and logistical arrangements for the grain purchase. The next morning, a group set out with collected funds and letters, determined to bring back grain within four days, while the academy prepared for ongoing relief efforts.

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