I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

In August of the 34th year of the Jiajing reign, a catastrophic earthquake devastated northern regions of the Ming Dynasty, leading to floods that resulted in over 830,000 deaths. Scholars debated the causes, with Yuan Sui blaming court treachery. Tang Yi, an imperial envoy, cautioned against rash actions, advocating for diligent study instead. He suspected mismanagement of river funds contributed to the disaster. Despite Cao Zi Chao's eagerness to impeach corrupt officials, Tang Yi warned against factional strife hindering disaster relief. They decided to gather resources for the affected areas, with Cao Zi Chao donating silver earned from betting on Tang Yi’s success. Tang Yi, however, was troubled by the long-term implications of the disaster.

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