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Summary

In the past, disaster relief efforts involved aggressive measures by officials, including persuasion or intimidation of wealthy households to control grain prices. Qin Si Yuan initially considered these methods but opted for a more strategic approach, understanding the limitations of such actions. He mobilized the Right Prime Minister's residence to target smaller grain holders while avoiding direct confrontation with powerful families like Qi Jia and Zuo Family. As snow fell, officials acted against middle and small landlords, leading to arrests and executions to stabilize grain distribution. However, wealthy individuals retaliated by hoarding grain and creating chaos, resulting in deteriorating security and limited grain passage. The court also saw intense factional conflicts, with memorials targeting officials responsible for disaster relief. Emperor Zhou Zhe supported relief efforts but was frustrated by the ongoing turmoil. The Prime Minister's faction suffered a significant loss with the dismissal of Lin Zhong Tai, a key transport commissioner, due to political maneuvering by the Han family. His sudden death raised suspicions, complicating relief efforts further. Despite Qin Si Yuan's efforts and consultations with Ning Yi, grain prices began to decline, but many lives were already lost in the disaster areas, particularly among remote populations. Shi Shi, involved in relief efforts, experienced emotional fatigue, witnessing the tragedies and deaths of disaster victims, leading to a profound sense of defeat.

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