A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi, a young envoy, exudes authority at the Quanzhou Wei Government Office, questioning officials about the Franco people's attacks on Ming citizens. Officials Su Heng Yang and Zhang Chu initially deflect blame but eventually confess under pressure. Shen Xi's investigation reveals local government corruption and mishandling of grain resistance cases, leading to a cycle of deaths among prisoners. As he interrogates Wu Yuan and He Wen Zhu, they attempt to deny knowledge of the grain resistance, but Shen Xi's persistence exposes their complicity. The local officials face the consequences of their actions, highlighting the tension between authority and accountability in governance.

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