Three hundred famous poems shook the nations, but I just want to be a rich merchant!

Summary

In Yangzhou, the heads of the Zhou, Wu, and Yang families discuss the unusual actions of Inspector Jiang Han, who allowed grain prices to rise. They suspect his motives and prepare for a banquet. At the banquet, Jiang reveals he will permit price increases but demands daily grain donations for disaster victims and 30% of their profits. The family heads initially feign generosity but are shocked by his blatant demand for a share of their profits, realizing Jiang is colluding with them rather than opposing their greed. This cunning strategy reveals Jiang's true intentions, leading to tension among the attendees.

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