Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In a heated discussion about "collusion between officials and salt merchants," Jia Huan skillfully redirects the conversation to criticize the salt merchants' exploitation of the common people. He outlines five harms caused by these merchants, which ignites debate among the attendees. As tensions rise, Luo Xiu Cai, who orchestrated rumors about Jia Huan, is confronted and humiliated by him. Jia Huan's eloquence and reputation lend weight to his words, causing the crowd to doubt Luo's credibility. The gathering shifts focus to the salt merchants' illegal activities, effectively diverting attention from the original topic and reinforcing Jia Huan's moral stance against corruption.

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