Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Li Chao's campaign against the wolves led to a significant grain harvest of over 500,000 shi in the Jingji region, addressing the grain shortages in the capital, Chang'an. Historically, Guandong was fertile, but by the Tang dynasty, it struggled to meet the needs of its large population. The court's reliance on grain transport from the southeast was insufficient, leading to annual shortages. Li Chao cleverly seized grain from merchants, ensuring enough supply for the lean period and planned to distribute it fairly among the populace, while also implementing a household registration system to monitor grain distribution and population effectively.

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