Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

The government office of Jingguang Prefecture, situated in Chang'an, is overseen by magistrate Li Chao, who commutes daily. The city, designed to accommodate a million residents, currently houses only about 300,000, leading to a desolate atmosphere post-Xuanwu Gate incident. Li Chao, accompanied by a reduced guard of fifty, reflects on the stark contrast between Chang'an and his hometown, Taozhou. Amidst concerns over grain shortages and potential unrest, he instructs his deputies to secure supplies from wealthy households, emphasizing stability ahead of the upcoming enthronement ceremony. His plans include searching for hidden grain, treating any obstruction as treason.

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