Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the eastern city, Hu Chi, the Southwest Money King, enjoys his lavish estate and discusses recent favorable court decisions with his nephew. The meeting's swift conclusion reflects the influence of Jia Tan Hua and the manipulative strategies of Wei Hong and Jia Huan, who secured their shares amidst a chaotic power struggle. Meanwhile, in Guangzhou, Wu Guan Heng contemplates the shifting dynamics of wealth and influence, recognizing Jia Huan's rising prominence. Wei Qi Hou expresses frustration over Jia Fu's monopolization of resources, highlighting the tensions among the nobility. The March 15 meeting sets the stage for a significant shift in the minting and issuance of silver coins, impacting the economy and power relations in the capital. The chapter concludes with a sense of impending change as the political landscape evolves.

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