Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In Yangzhou City, Jiang Fu Zun encounters Inspector Li Kang Shi and County Magistrate Shen after leaving a tavern. The bustling atmosphere reflects the intricate networks within the officialdom. Li Xun Dao, now a prominent figure due to his role in salt law reform, engages with Jiang Fu Zun, causing envy among peers. As officials gather to bid farewell to Liu Xun An, tensions rise among salt merchants over smuggling issues. The arrival of an imperial envoy heralds significant news: Sha Sheng's promotion to Right Vice Minister of War, overseeing military and salt affairs, reshaping the power dynamics in Yangzhou.

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