Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

The granary of the Tobe in Nanjing was sold off, leaving only inferior rice mixed with dirt. The flood in Huai Nan displaced many, causing grain prices in Jinling to soar. Wei Hong, the Minister of Tobe, faced scrutiny as over sixty officials were detained for their roles in the scandal. Despite his lack of involvement in the sales, Wei Hong's reputation suffered. He suspected the Chen Family of trying to scapegoat him. As he pondered his situation, he received a letter from Jia Xiao Lian, prompting him to invite officials to discuss grain prices. The meeting revealed a lack of support from his peers, but Wei Hong remained determined to address the crisis.

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