Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Li Lai arrives at the Southern Mountain Eastern Path government office, where he quickly establishes new regulations concerning grain distribution. He introduces a grain book and grain coupons, mandating that grain transactions must be conducted through these coupons, prohibiting cash sales. This move astonishes clerks and officials alike, as it restricts private grain merchants' rights. Li's strict measures aim to prepare for an impending food shortage due to disasters in adjacent regions. He emphasizes the need for grain ration cards for all, regardless of social status, and proposes a simple categorization based on age and gender for rationing. His approach reflects a temporary solution to ensure equitable distribution during a crisis.

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