Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

In a tense meeting of grain merchants, Du Li, a respected figure, addresses concerns about an imperial edict demanding grain sales. Merchants express fears of losing their livelihoods, questioning the fairness of selling half their grain at fixed prices. Du Li, leveraging his connections with the powerful Du family, advises caution, emphasizing the need for strong backing in business. He warns against underestimating the influence of Li Chao, a formidable official, and encourages merchants to comply with the edict, suggesting that establishing ties with influential figures like Li could yield greater benefits than resisting the court's demands.

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