The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

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Summary of the passage reveals a complex political and economic discussion about wealth distribution in Southern Qi. Lu Wen Wan, an outsider, argues that wealth is concentrated among powerful elites, similar to her homeland. The text explores historical economic disparities across different dynasties, highlighting how common people often suffered while nobles and merchants accumulated wealth. The narrative focuses on a proposed policy to change rice cultivation to mulberry farming, which sparks debate among officials about potential economic benefits versus risks of food production disruption.

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