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

Summary

In Yangzhou, rice prices soared from 12 to 20 taels per stone in just two days, leading to widespread despair as people sold their belongings to afford food. Governor Zeng Hu Shan was alarmed by the rising death toll from starvation, while temporary inspector Jiang Han seemed indifferent, focusing instead on personal comforts. Zeng confronted Jiang about the crisis, but Jiang suggested hiring disaster victims for renovations, claiming it would provide them with work. Despite Zeng's anger, he began to see Jiang's point about alleviating unemployment. However, the situation worsened, with more starving citizens and ineffective relief efforts, prompting outrage as the city faced potential rebellion.

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