Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

The content discusses the importance of preparation in mitigating the effects of natural disasters, particularly famine caused by droughts and locust plagues. It emphasizes that a lack of preventive planning can lead to severe consequences. Li Chao proposes radical measures for grain distribution, including government oversight of communal granaries and mandatory grain sales from merchants and landowners to ensure timely relief. Despite the risks of public outrage, he argues that these extraordinary measures are necessary to prevent widespread starvation and potential rebellion, highlighting the urgency of addressing the looming catastrophe.

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