Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Zhang Chao, a noble son turned Crown Prince's horse washer, works alongside villagers to build a dam. Despite harsh conditions, he plans to construct a one and a half zhang high earthen dam using local materials, which will store water for fish and agriculture. He envisions terraced fields for rice and vegetables, alongside mulberry trees for silkworms. As he discusses the project with craftsmen, he considers diversifying crops and livestock to maximize land use. Meanwhile, he meets Madam Zhao Si, who shares her struggles with falling grain prices and the burden of debt, revealing the precarious situation of her family's finances.

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