Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

In Xiangyang, the once-bustling grain dock now lies quiet due to drought and a famine, with grain ships arriving infrequently. Dockworkers, once vital, are no longer needed as ships come with their own laborers. Zheng Ji faces the court's demands for his grain, which he can no longer access despite it being technically his. He is forced to sell 8,000 bushels, leaving him with barely enough for his family's survival. The court's promises of relief grain for famine victims are hollow, as they requisition supplies from wealthy households. Zheng Ji's rise in status comes at a painful cost, as he navigates the harsh realities of survival and the court's oppressive demands.

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